Correct : D
Explanation: India National Congress spitted into two groups (Moderate and Extremists) during the session at Surat in 1907. Moderated were led by G.K. Gokhale where as extremist by Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal (Lal, Bal, Pal).
2. The slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' was first raised by
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Correct : A
Explanation: The slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" was first coined in 1921 by Urdu poet and freedom fighter Hasrat Mohani. The slogan means "Long live the revolution". In April 1929, this slogan was raised by Bhagat Singh and his associate B. K. Dutt. They shouted “Inquliab zindabad” after bombing the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi to protest against an unfavorable Bill.
3. Uplift of the backward classes was the main programme of the
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Correct : B
Explanation: Satyashodhak Samaj was a reformist society founded by Jyotiba Phule. This society was formed on September 24, 1873 in Pune, Maharashtra.
The objective of Satyashodhak Samaj was to provide freedom to the people of Shudra and untouchable castes.
This society supported the political power, education, social rights, and access to justice of the underprivileged. In Maharashtra, its main goal was to uplift and support women, Shudras, and Dalits.
4. Valllabhbhai Patel was born at
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Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is also known as the Iron Man of India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on 31st October 1875 in Nadiad village in Gujarat. The Statue of Unity is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of independent India. The statue is located in Gujarat and is the world's tallest.
5. The Rowlatt Act led to
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Rowlatt Act led to the massacre at Amritsar.
The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 and allowed the government to imprison people without a trial if they were suspected of seditious activities.
The Act also allowed police to search any place and arrest anyone without a warrant. The accused were also denied the right to appeal to a higher court.
The major reason to opposed Rowlatt Act was :
Gave Muslims the right to separate electorates.
Prevented Indians from owning weapons.
Limited fundamental rights like freedom of expression.
Strengthened police powers.
6. The first session of Indian National Congress was held at
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Correct : B
Explanation: The first session of the Indian National Congress at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay from December 28 to 31, 1885.
7. Who gave the motto 'back to the Vedas' ?
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Correct : C
Explanation: Swami Dayanand Saraswati is credited with giving the slogan "Go back to Vedas". He was a religious leader and social reformer who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875. His original name was Mula Shankar.
8. The title of Governor General was changed to that of Viceroy in which year ?
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Correct : A
Explanation: The title of Governor-General of India was changed to Viceroy in 1858. The British Parliament passed the Government of India Act in August 1858, which ended the rule of the East India Company and gave the title of Viceroy to the British Governor-General of India. The title of Viceroy represented the representative of the British monarch.
Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India.
9. Which of the following institution was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi founded several institutions. These are: Kochrab Ashram - 1st Ashram in India (Satyagraha Ashram) , Phoenix Settlement, Tolstoy Farm (South Africa), Sabarmati Ashram, Rashtriya Vidyapith, Navjivan.
10. Suddhi movement was started by
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Shuddhi Movement was started in the early 20th century by the Arya Samaj and its founder, Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The movement's goal was to bring back people who had converted from Hinduism to Islam and Christianity.
Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded in 1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati. The movement's goal was to re-establish the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures, as revealed truth. Arya Samaj followers believe that the Vedas are infallible and the literal word of God.
11. Jallianwala bagh massacre occurred on
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Correct : A
Explanation : Jallianwala Bagh is a memorial in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The memorial commemorates the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place on April 13, 1919. On that day, British troops opened fire on a crowd of unarmed Indians, killing hundreds and wounding many more. The memorial was established in 1951 by the Government of India.
12. Who initiated the greeting of 'Jai Hind' ?
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Correct : D
Explanation: Subhas Chandra Bose is credited with starting the greeting "Jai Hind". Bose was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement and used the phrase as a salutation and slogan for the Indian National Army during World War II.
13. The Battle of Buxar took place in which year ?
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Correct : C
Explanation: The Battle of Buxar took place on October 22–23, 1764. The battle was fought between the British East India Company (EIC) and the combined forces of the Mughal Empire and the Nawab of Bengal. The British won the battle, which was a turning point in their fortunes in India.
14. Nick name of Rani Lakshmi Bai was
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Correct : D
Explanation: Rani Lakshmi Bai (1835 - 1858) was the queen of Jhansi and a leader of the Indian Mutiny of 1857–58. She is also known as the Rani of Jhansi.
15. Widow Remarriage Act was enacted in which year ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was passed on July 16, 1856 and enacted on July 26, 1856. The act was drafted by Lord Dalhousie and passed by Lord Canning before the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
16. The first Governor General of free India was
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Correct : B
Explanation: Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of Independent India, serving from 1947 to 1948. He was also the last Viceroy of India, serving from 1947 to 1948. C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General of Independent India.
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17. Indian Reform Association was founded by
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Correct : D
Explanation: Keshub Chandra Sen founded the Indian Reform Association in 1870. The association was formed on October 29, 1870, with Sen as president. The association represented the secular side of the Brahmo Samaj and included many who did not belong to the Brahmo Samaj.
18. The 'Suddhi Movement' for reconverting the converted Muslims into the Hindu fold was iniated by
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Shuddhi Movement was started in the early 20th century by the Arya Samaj and its founder, Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The movement's goal was to bring back people who had converted from Hinduism to Islam and Christianity.
Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded in 1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati. The movement's goal was to re-establish the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures, as revealed truth. Arya Samaj followers believe that the Vedas are infallible and the literal word of God.
19. The original name of Swami Dayanand Saraswati was
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Correct : B
Explanation: The original name of Swami Dayanand Saraswati was Mool Shankar Tiwari. He was born on February 12, 1824 in Tankara, Gujarat. Swami Dayanand Saraswati was a Hindu philosopher, social reformer, and the founder of the Arya Samaj. The Arya Samaj was a Hindu reform movement that promoted the values and practices of the Vedas.
20. Who was the first Governor General of India ?
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Correct : D
Explanation: William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India, appointed in 1833. Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal, serving from 1813 to 1823.