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Q. 3732
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Which incident led to withdraw of Non Co-operation Movement:
Correct answer: D
- Why correct: The Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended by Mahatma Gandhi after the Chauri Chaura incident (1922), where a violent mob burnt a police station and killed policemen, leading to a loss of moral authority for the movement.
- Why others are incorrect:
- A) Alipore Bomb Case: 1908, not linked to the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
- B) Meerut Conspiracy Case: 1929, a separate legal case, not the withdrawal trigger.
- C) Poona Pact: 1932, related to pact with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, long after the movement.
Q. 3723
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Mahatma Garrdhi started which newspaper?
Correct answer: D - All of the above
- Indian Opinion was started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1903 while he was in South Africa.
- Harijan began in 1933 to promote ideas of social reform and upliftment.
- Navjeevan (Navjivan) was also started by Gandhi to publish his views and promote the freedom movement.
- Thus, Gandhi started all three newspapers at different times; hence, “All of the above” is correct.
Q. 3688
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The Gandhi Irwin Pact was signed on:
Correct answer: C
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on March 5, 1931, between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, to ease tensions after the Civil Disobedience Movement and pave the way for talks with the British government.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on March 5, 1931, between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, to ease tensions after the Civil Disobedience Movement and pave the way for talks with the British government.
- A July 5, 1931 — Incorrect; not the signing date.
- B June 5, 1931 — Incorrect; not the signing date.
- D January 5, 1931 — Incorrect; not the signing date.
Q. 3687
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The title given by the British government to Mahatma Gandhi which he surrendered during the Non-coopreation movement was:
Correct answer: B. Kaiser-e-Hind
- The British government awarded Gandhi the Kaiser-i-Hind medal/title, meaning “Emperor of India.”
- He surrendered this title in 1919 as a protest during the Non-cooperation Movement.
- A. Hind Kesari was a title often associated with other freedom fighters, not Gandhi.
- C. Rai Bahadur was a different honour awarded by the British and not the one Gandhi surrendered.
- D. Rt Honorable is a generic British honor prefix, not the title Gandhi held/surrendered.
Q. 3686
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The title of 'Viceroy' was added to the centre of the Governor-General of India for the first time in:
Explanation
- The title “Viceroy” was added to the office of the Governor-General in 1858, after the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown. The formal title became “Viceroy and Governor-General of India.”
- Option B (1858 A.D) is correct.
- Options A, C, D are incorrect because the title change did not occur in those years.
Q. 3685
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Who among the following is considered as the 'Grandmother of Indian Revolutionary Movement'?
Correct answer: D. Madam Cama
- Why correct: Madam Bhikaiji (Cama) is traditionally known as the “Grandmother of Indian Revolutionary Movement” for her lifelong work promoting Indian freedom and for organizing revolutionary activities from abroad, including propagating revolutionary ideas and supporting movements against British rule.
- Why others are incorrect:
- A) Sarojini Naidu – noted as the Nightingale of India and a freedom fighter, but not titled grandmother of the revolution.
- B) Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi – a heroic queen of 1857; not associated with the title.
- C) Annie Besant – a prominent activist and reformer, but not the grandmother of the revolutionary movement.
Q. 3684
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Third Round Table Conference was held in:
Correct answer: C (1932)
- The Third Round Table Conference was held in 1932 in London.
- Why others are incorrect:
- 1929 (A) – Not the Round Table Conference year.
- 1930 (B) – Year of the First Round Table Conference.
- 1934 (D) – After the Round Table series; not the third conference.
Q. 3669
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Drain of Wealth theory was put forward by:
Explanation:
- Correct answer: C — Dadabhai Naroji. He formulated the Drain of Wealth theory, arguing that British rule continuously drained Indian wealth to Britain, hindering India’s economic development.
- Other options are incorrect because:
- A. Tilak
- B. Gandhi
- D. Gokhale
Q. 3668
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Who was the Governor General when the 1857 Revolt broke out:
Explanation:
- Correct answer: Canning – Lord Charles Canning was the Governor‑General of India when the 1857 Revolt began (Meerut in 1857).
- Why others are incorrect:
- Curzon – Viceroy in the early 1900s.
- Lawrence – Viceroy in 1864–1869, long after 1857.
- Dalhousie – Governor‑General earlier (1848–1856); the revolt started after his tenure.
Q. 3667
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Who is known as Father of Indian Civil Service:
Correct answer: A. Cornwalis
- Cornwallis is known for reorganizing the Indian Civil Service in the late 18th century. He established a more merit-based and centralized administrative framework, laying the foundations of the modern Civil Service.
- He introduced reforms such as independent civil and revenue administration and laid groundwork for competitive, merit-based recruitment (to reduce patronage).
- Other options are not associated with the title:
- Curzon and Bentinck were later administrators with different reforms.
- Satyetham is not a recognized figure linked to this title.
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