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Modern Indian History

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1. Which of the following were the main objectives for the Khilafath Movement?






2. With the capture of which of the following rebels in April 1858 - could be said as the end of 1857 revolt?






3. Who of the following founded a National society - a national paper - a national school and a national Gymnasium and made the word ' National ' popular in the later half of 19th century?






4. The unique contribution of Rani Gaidinlu's Naga movement was that






5. Mahatma Gandhi presided over the annual session of INC for only once at






6. Both the transfer of power and the partition of India were hurled through in____days






7. On 23rd






8. In 1934 - Gandhi withdrew from all political activities and made a country wide tour covering a distance of 12 -504 miles. This tour is known as






9. Who was the first Muslim to preside over the session of Indian National Congres?






10. Which one was not a principle of the Panchsheel?






11. As a result of the Poona Pact the number of seats reserved for the Depressed classes out of general electorate seats were






12. The most important centre of Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan was






13. The university Grants Commission was constituted in 1953 A.D. which among the followmg first recommended for it?






14. The 'call of deliverance day






15. The first tri-colour flag was hoisted on...






16. Which - among the following - Round Table Conferences held in London - was attended by M.K. Gandhi as the sole representative of the Congress?






17. Why did the crowd had gathered at JallianwalahBagh - Amritsar on Apr 13 - 1919






18. Karachi session of Congress - 1931






19. In the interim govt formed in 1946 - the vice-president of executive council was






20. Who worked for the upliftment of Ezhavazas in Kerla in 20th century?






21. Every pearl in the Royal crown is but the crystallized drop of blood fallen from the tearful eyes of the Poor Peasant. The above remark about the poverty of the Indian Peasants during the Delhi sultanate was made by






22. The concept of national education was propounded during the course of the _______ movement






23. Who was the famous Urdu poet who witnessed the massacre of male civilians of Delhi by the British soldiers?






24. The historic importance of the second session of INC held in Calcutta 1886 was that






25. 'Decay is inherent in all component beings. Work out your own salvation with deligence.






26. A novel and remarkable feature of the Civil Disobedience movement was the widespread participation of






27. 'No one is allowed to marry outside his own caste - or to exchange are profession or trade for another or to follow more than business.






28. Dhondu Pant






29. 'Amongst his great nobles he (the king) was so predominant that none dare lift his head too high but with the humble classes he was benevolent and debonair - willingly giving them audience and hearing their petitions. He was pleased to accept their p






30. Kunwar Singh






31. The title given by British govt to the Mahatma Gandhiji which he surrendere during the Non-Cooperation Mov was






32. Where did the sepoys break out in revolt on 10th May - 1857?






33. Lahore session of Congress - 1929






34. Megasthenese States






35. According to the provisions of which of the following acts - Burma was separated from the British Indian Administration?






36. Partitioning of Bengal & Punjab - Acceptance of Governor Generalship of Independent India Union - Advancing the date of transfer of power from June 1948 to August 1947 - Holding referendum in NWFP






37. Fueled the intensity of the labour movements in India in the Frist Quarter of the 20th Centuary






38. The Civil Disobedience Movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi in the year






39. members of the Cabinet Mission?






40. Who were the leaders of Khilafat Movement?






41. 'I issue such order to the people as I consider to be beneficial for them and the State. I do not know whether they are permitted by the Shariat or not






42. The leaders of the 1857 revolt who sent 3 letters to King Napolean III of France during the rebellion was






43. Gandhiji gave the title of 'SARDAR






44. The popular movements in various princely states were launched by the local organizations known as






45. During 1857 revolt -the British after capturing Delhi what was their most Brutal act( by General Hudson -commander in chief of the English troops)?






46. In which year All India Muslim League was founded?






47. Which of the following was responsible for the large scale communal riots during and after August 1946 especially ' Great Calcutta Killings






48. Begum Hazrat Mahal






49. Through which of the following was the partition of Bengal subsequently annualled?a) Minto-Morley Reforms 1909






50. 'Why should the neglected state of this land create uneasiness in our minds and why should we expend our money and time to vender it fruitful ? We may be deprived of it in a single moment - and our exertions would benefit neither ourselves nor our ch






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