Q. The 'Two-Nation Theory' was proposed by which of the following leaders? (1940)
A.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
B.
Allama Iqbal
C.
Gandhi
D.
Nehru
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The 'Two-Nation Theory', which argued that Muslims and Hindus were distinct nations, was proposed by Mohammad Ali Jinnah, leading to the demand for Pakistan.
Correct Answer: A — Mohammad Ali Jinnah
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Q. The concept of 'Purna Swaraj' was formally adopted by the Indian National Congress in which year? (1930)
A.
1920
B.
1930
C.
1942
D.
1947
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'Purna Swaraj', or complete independence, was formally adopted by the Indian National Congress in 1930 during the Lahore session.
Correct Answer: B — 1930
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Q. The concept of 'Swaraj' was popularized by which of the following leaders? (1920)
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Subhas Chandra Bose
D.
B.R. Ambedkar
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'Swaraj', meaning self-rule, was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi as a central theme of the Indian independence movement.
Correct Answer: A — Mahatma Gandhi
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Q. The Dandi March of 1930 was a significant event in the Indian independence movement. What was its primary purpose? (1930)
A.
To protest against the Rowlatt Act
B.
To oppose the Simon Commission
C.
To defy the salt laws imposed by the British
D.
To demand the right to self-governance
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The Dandi March was primarily aimed at defying the salt laws imposed by the British, symbolizing the broader struggle for independence.
Correct Answer: C — To defy the salt laws imposed by the British
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Q. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in response to which of the following events? (1919)
A.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
B.
Rowlatt Act
C.
Simon Commission
D.
Partition of Bengal
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The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in response to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919, which galvanized Indian opinion against British rule.
Correct Answer: A — Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
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Q. The Quit India Movement of 1942 was significant because it: (1942)
A.
Marked the first mass uprising against British rule
B.
Was a call for immediate independence from British rule
C.
Led to the formation of the Indian National Army
D.
Resulted in the Cripps Mission
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The Quit India Movement of 1942 was significant as it was a mass protest demanding an end to British rule in India.
Correct Answer: B — Was a call for immediate independence from British rule
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Q. The role of women in the Indian Freedom Struggle was highlighted by which of the following movements? (1942)
A.
The Civil Disobedience Movement
B.
The Non-Cooperation Movement
C.
The Quit India Movement
D.
The Khilafat Movement
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The Quit India Movement highlighted the active participation of women in the Indian Freedom Struggle, with many women taking on leadership roles.
Correct Answer: C — The Quit India Movement
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Q. What was the primary objective of the Quit India Movement of 1942? (1942)
A.
To demand complete independence from British rule
B.
To seek constitutional reforms
C.
To promote communal harmony
D.
To support the British war effort
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The Quit India Movement aimed at demanding complete independence from British rule, marking a significant turning point in the Indian freedom struggle.
Correct Answer: A — To demand complete independence from British rule
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Q. Which event marked the beginning of the First War of Indian Independence in 1857?
A.
The revolt of sepoys in Meerut
B.
The annexation of Awadh
C.
The introduction of the Enfield rifle
D.
The formation of the Indian National Congress
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The First War of Indian Independence began with the revolt of sepoys in Meerut in 1857, which spread across northern India.
Correct Answer: A — The revolt of sepoys in Meerut
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Q. Which historical figure is credited with the unification of Italy in the 19th century?
A.
Giuseppe Garibaldi
B.
Count Camillo di Cavour
C.
Victor Emmanuel II
D.
Mazzini
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Count Camillo di Cavour was instrumental in the unification of Italy, serving as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Correct Answer: B — Count Camillo di Cavour
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Q. Which of the following acts was passed by the British Parliament to provide for the governance of India in 1919? (1919)
A.
Government of India Act
B.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
C.
Indian Councils Act
D.
Rowlatt Act
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The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were introduced in 1919 as part of the Government of India Act, which aimed to increase Indian participation in governance.
Correct Answer: B — Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
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Q. Which of the following acts was passed by the British Parliament to suppress the Indian independence movement after World War I? (1919)
A.
The Government of India Act 1919
B.
The Rowlatt Act 1919
C.
The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
D.
The Cripps Mission
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The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was passed to suppress the Indian independence movement and allowed for the arrest without trial.
Correct Answer: B — The Rowlatt Act 1919
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Q. Which of the following events marked the beginning of the Indian National Movement?
A.
Formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885
B.
The Revolt of 1857
C.
The Partition of Bengal in 1905
D.
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919
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The formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 is considered the beginning of the organized Indian National Movement.
Correct Answer: A — Formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885
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Q. Which of the following leaders is associated with the concept of 'Swaraj' during the Indian Freedom Struggle? (1920)
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
Subhas Chandra Bose
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Mahatma Gandhi is most closely associated with the concept of 'Swaraj', which means self-rule, during the Indian Freedom Struggle.
Correct Answer: A — Mahatma Gandhi
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Q. Which of the following leaders is associated with the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885?
A.
A.O. Hume
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D.
Dadabhai Naoroji
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A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a crucial role in the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
Correct Answer: A — A.O. Hume
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Q. Which of the following leaders is known for his role in the Russian Revolution of 1917? (1917)
A.
Leon Trotsky
B.
Vladimir Lenin
C.
Joseph Stalin
D.
Mikhail Gorbachev
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Vladimir Lenin was a key figure in the Russian Revolution of 1917, leading the Bolshevik Party to power.
Correct Answer: B — Vladimir Lenin
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Q. Which of the following movements was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1918 to address the grievances of farmers? (1918)
A.
Champaran Satyagraha
B.
Kheda Satyagraha
C.
Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
Civil Disobedience Movement
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The Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi to address the grievances of farmers affected by crop failure and high taxes.
Correct Answer: B — Kheda Satyagraha
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Q. Which of the following personalities is associated with the introduction of the 'Doctrine of Lapse' in British India?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Wellesley
C.
Lord Cornwallis
D.
Lord Canning
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Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed the British to annex any princely state if the ruler died without a male heir.
Correct Answer: A — Lord Dalhousie
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Q. Which of the following personalities is known for the establishment of the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
A.
Ashoka
B.
Chandragupta Maurya
C.
Bindusara
D.
Harshavardhana
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Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE, marking the beginning of a significant era in Indian history.
Correct Answer: B — Chandragupta Maurya
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Q. Which of the following was a major outcome of the Cripps Mission of 1942? (1942)
A.
Acceptance of the demand for complete independence
B.
Formation of a new Indian government
C.
Rejection by Indian leaders
D.
Introduction of provincial autonomy
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The Cripps Mission was largely rejected by Indian leaders, as it did not meet their demands for complete independence.
Correct Answer: C — Rejection by Indian leaders
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Q. Which of the following was a major outcome of the Round Table Conferences held in the early 1930s? (1935)
A.
The Government of India Act 1935
B.
The Cripps Mission
C.
The formation of the Indian National Congress
D.
The establishment of the All-India Muslim League
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The major outcome of the Round Table Conferences was the Government of India Act 1935, which provided for a greater degree of self-governance.
Correct Answer: A — The Government of India Act 1935
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Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917? (1917)
A.
It marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement
B.
It led to the abolition of the zamindari system
C.
It highlighted the plight of indigo farmers
D.
It resulted in the formation of the All India Kisan Sabha
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The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 highlighted the plight of indigo farmers and was one of the first successful movements led by Gandhi.
Correct Answer: C — It highlighted the plight of indigo farmers
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Q. Which personality is known for the establishment of the 'Indian National Congress'?
A.
A.O. Hume
B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D.
Dadabhai Naoroji
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A.O. Hume was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress in 1885, which became a major political party in India.
Correct Answer: A — A.O. Hume
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Q. Who among the following was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and is known for his philosophy of non-violence? (1947)
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Subhas Chandra Bose
D.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Mahatma Gandhi is renowned for his philosophy of non-violence and played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence.
Correct Answer: B — Mahatma Gandhi
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Q. Who is known as the 'Father of Modern India' for his efforts in social reform and education?
A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Swami Vivekananda
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
B.R. Ambedkar
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy is often referred to as the 'Father of Modern India' for his pioneering efforts in social reform and education.
Correct Answer: A — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Q. Who was the first female ruler of the Mughal Empire in India?
A.
Nur Jahan
B.
Jahanara Begum
C.
Empress Mumtaz Mahal
D.
Begum Hazrat Mahal
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Nur Jahan was the wife of Emperor Jahangir and effectively ruled the Mughal Empire during his reign.
Correct Answer: A — Nur Jahan
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Q. Who was the last Governor-General of independent India? (1947)
A.
Lord Mountbatten
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
Lord Wavell
D.
Lord Canning
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Lord Mountbatten served as the last Governor-General of independent India from 1947 until 1948.
Correct Answer: A — Lord Mountbatten
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Q. Who was the prominent leader of the civil rights movement in the United States, known for his 'I Have a Dream' speech? (1963)
A.
Malcolm X
B.
Martin Luther King Jr.
C.
Rosa Parks
D.
Frederick Douglass
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Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for his 'I Have a Dream' speech, advocating for civil rights and equality.
Correct Answer: B — Martin Luther King Jr.
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