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Modern Indian History

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1. On the suggestion of Ravindranath Tagore The date of partition of Bengal oct 16 - 1905 was celebrated as






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






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






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






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






6. Megasthenese States






7. Lord Dalhousie tried to snatch away the remaining geory of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah-II by






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






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






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






11. Who were the leaders of Khilafat Movement?






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






13. The modern Indian historian who has written 'it is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the so called First National war of Independence was neither first nor national nor a war of independence






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






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






16. 'There was little sympathy in spite of loud professions of loyalty. Moderate and extremist alike learnt with satisfaction of German Victories. There was no love for Germany of course - only the desire to see our rulers humbled.






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






18. After the passing of Govt of India Act 1935 -the total number of provinces in British India became






19. The Indian Association and National Conference both were founded by...






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






21. After the partition of Bengal - two new provinces which came into existence were?






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






23. The provision for separate electorate for which of the following communities ' in the communal Award<1932> made Gandhiji undertake a fast unto death






24. Who among the following is considered to be the father of the Idea of Pakistan?






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






26. The historic Lucknow session of INC in 1916 was presided over by_________






27. The objective of the new policy of 'Council Entry






28. Quit India Movement was carried on the overall leadership of






29. Who was instrumental in founding the National Committee in 1938 for drawing up a plan for economic development on the basis of industrialization?






30. '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






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






32. Panchsheel was declared by India and China in...






33. W C Bannerjee






34. 'Service was his portion in life






35. The HSRA movement ended with the death of...






36. The British Government declared to leave India in any case before June - 1948 in...






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






38. The leader of the 1857 revolt in Assam was?






39. '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






40. 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






41. Lahore session of Congress - 1929






42. Badaruddin Tyabji






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






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






45. 1951 - Saw the biggest peasant guerrilla war so for the Modern Indian History






46. Dhondu Pant






47. Gandhiji gave the title of 'SARDAR






48. Faizpur session of Congress - 1936






49. George Yule






50. Who discovered Balgangadhar Tilak as the Father of Indian Unrest?