Q. The 'Quit India Movement' of 1942 was a response to which of the following government policies? (1942)
A.The Cripps Mission
B.The Government of India Act
C.The Simon Commission
D.The Partition Plan
Solution
The Quit India Movement was largely a response to the failure of the Cripps Mission, which proposed limited self-government but was rejected by Indian leaders.
Q. Which government policy was aimed at promoting the use of Hindi as a national language in India post-independence? (1963)
A.The Official Languages Act
B.The Education Policy of 1968
C.The National Policy on Education
D.The Language Policy of 1956
Solution
The Official Languages Act of 1963 aimed to promote Hindi as the official language of the Union, while also allowing the use of English for official purposes.
Q. Which of the following policies was introduced by the British government to suppress the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
A.The Permanent Settlement
B.The Doctrine of Lapse
C.The Indian Councils Act
D.The Rowlatt Act
Solution
The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy that allowed the British to annex any princely state if the ruler died without a male heir, which contributed to the discontent leading to the Rebellion of 1857.
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Government of India Act of 1935? (1935)
A.Establishment of a federal structure
B.Introduction of direct elections
C.Complete autonomy for provinces
D.Abolition of the diarchy system
Solution
The Government of India Act of 1935 established a federal structure, providing for a division of powers between the central and provincial governments.
Correct Answer: A — Establishment of a federal structure
Q. Which policy was introduced by the British to control the Indian press and curb dissent during the early 20th century?
A.The Vernacular Press Act
B.The Indian Press Act
C.The Rowlatt Act
D.The Arms Act
Solution
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was aimed at curbing the freedom of the press in Indian languages, reflecting the British government's attempt to control dissent.
