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• Question 1 of 30 1. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Indian National Congress (1885): It was originally known as the Indian Nation Union. Kadambini Ganguly, the first woman graduate of Calcutta University, addressed the inaugural Congress session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: A Justification: Statement 1 is correct: Before its first session in Bombay (Mumbai), A.O. Hume had initially conceived of the organization as the “Indian National Union.” The name was changed to “Indian National Congress” upon the suggestion of Dadabhai Naoroji. Statement 2 is incorrect: Kadambini Ganguly did not address the inaugural session of the Indian National Congress in 1885. She did, however, address the sixth session of the Indian National Congress in 1890. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct. Incorrect Solution: A Justification: Statement 1 is correct: Before its first session in Bombay (Mumbai), A.O. Hume had initially conceived of the organization as the “Indian National Union.” The name was changed to “Indian National Congress” upon the suggestion of Dadabhai Naoroji. Statement 2 is incorrect: Kadambini Ganguly did not address the inaugural session of the Indian National Congress in 1885. She did, however, address the sixth session of the Indian National Congress in 1890. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the Indian National Congress (1885):

• It was originally known as the Indian Nation Union.

• Kadambini Ganguly, the first woman graduate of Calcutta University, addressed the inaugural Congress session.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: A

Justification:

• Statement 1 is correct: Before its first session in Bombay (Mumbai), A.O. Hume had initially conceived of the organization as the “Indian National Union.” The name was changed to “Indian National Congress” upon the suggestion of Dadabhai Naoroji.

• Statement 2 is incorrect: Kadambini Ganguly did not address the inaugural session of the Indian National Congress in 1885. She did, however, address the sixth session of the Indian National Congress in 1890.

Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

Solution: A

Justification:

Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

• Question 2 of 30 2. Question 1 points In the context of modern history, ‘The Lightening conductor and conspiracy’ theory was related to: a) INA revolt b) Establishment of INC c) Partition of Bengal d) Komagatu Maru incident Correct Solution: B The Lightening conductor and conspiracy theory: – both the theories were related to establishment of Indian National Congress (INC). The conspiracy theory: – R.P. Dutt opined that the Indian National Congress was born out of a conspiracy to abort a popular uprising in India and the bourgeois leaders were a party to it. The Lightening conductor: – Bipan Chandra observes, the early Congress leaders used Hume as a ‘lightning conductor’, i.e., as a catalyst to bring together the nationalistic forces even if under the guise of a ‘safety valve’. Incorrect Solution: B The Lightening conductor and conspiracy theory: – both the theories were related to establishment of Indian National Congress (INC). The conspiracy theory: – R.P. Dutt opined that the Indian National Congress was born out of a conspiracy to abort a popular uprising in India and the bourgeois leaders were a party to it. The Lightening conductor: – Bipan Chandra observes, the early Congress leaders used Hume as a ‘lightning conductor’, i.e., as a catalyst to bring together the nationalistic forces even if under the guise of a ‘safety valve’.

#### 2. Question

In the context of modern history, ‘The Lightening conductor and conspiracy’ theory was related to:

• a) INA revolt

• b) Establishment of INC

• c) Partition of Bengal

• d) Komagatu Maru incident

Solution: B

The Lightening conductor and conspiracy theory: – both the theories were related to establishment of Indian National Congress (INC).

The conspiracy theory: –

R.P. Dutt opined that the Indian National Congress was born out of a conspiracy to abort a popular uprising in India and the bourgeois leaders were a party to it.

The Lightening conductor: –

Bipan Chandra observes, the early Congress leaders used Hume as a ‘lightning conductor’, i.e., as a catalyst to bring together the nationalistic forces even if under the guise of a ‘safety valve’.

Solution: B

The Lightening conductor and conspiracy theory: – both the theories were related to establishment of Indian National Congress (INC).

The conspiracy theory: –

R.P. Dutt opined that the Indian National Congress was born out of a conspiracy to abort a popular uprising in India and the bourgeois leaders were a party to it.

The Lightening conductor: –

• Question 3 of 30 3. Question 1 points Subramanya Aiyar founded which of the following publications? The Hindu Swadesamitran Navajivan How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: B Option 3 is incorrect. He preached nationalism through the Madras Mahajana Sabha. He also founded the The Hindu and Swadesamitran. He was proprietor, editor and managing director of The Hindu from 20 September 1878 to October 1898. Subramania Iyer campaigned vehemently for reforms in Hindu society. He supported widow remarriage and desired to abolish untouchability and child marriages. Navajivan (1929): A weekly newspaper started by Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarati. It became an important platform for his views and the Indian independence movement. Incorrect Solution: B Option 3 is incorrect. He preached nationalism through the Madras Mahajana Sabha. He also founded the The Hindu and Swadesamitran. He was proprietor, editor and managing director of The Hindu from 20 September 1878 to October 1898. Subramania Iyer campaigned vehemently for reforms in Hindu society. He supported widow remarriage and desired to abolish untouchability and child marriages. Navajivan (1929): A weekly newspaper started by Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarati. It became an important platform for his views and the Indian independence movement.

#### 3. Question

• Subramanya Aiyar founded which of the following publications?

• Swadesamitran

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: B

Option 3 is incorrect.

• He preached nationalism through the Madras Mahajana Sabha. He also founded the The Hindu and Swadesamitran.

• He was proprietor, editor and managing director of The Hindu from 20 September 1878 to October 1898.

• Subramania Iyer campaigned vehemently for reforms in Hindu society. He supported widow remarriage and desired to abolish untouchability and child marriages.

• Navajivan (1929): A weekly newspaper started by Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarati. It became an important platform for his views and the Indian independence movement.

Solution: B

Option 3 is incorrect.

• He preached nationalism through the Madras Mahajana Sabha. He also founded the The Hindu and Swadesamitran.

• He was proprietor, editor and managing director of The Hindu from 20 September 1878 to October 1898.

• Subramania Iyer campaigned vehemently for reforms in Hindu society. He supported widow remarriage and desired to abolish untouchability and child marriages.

• Navajivan (1929): A weekly newspaper started by Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarati. It became an important platform for his views and the Indian independence movement.

• Question 4 of 30 4. Question 1 points With reference to Surendranath Banerjee, consider the following statements: He was called the Indian Burke. He founded the Indian Association to agitate for political reforms. He had convened the Servants of India Society which merged with the Indian National Congress. He was the first Indian to become a Member of the British House of Commons. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: B Statement 1 and 2 is correct. Surendranath Banerjee was called the Indian Burke. He firmly opposed the Partition of Bengal. (Statement 1 is correct) He founded the Indian Association (1876) to agitate for political reforms. He had convened the Indian National Conference (1883) which merged with the Indian National Congress in 1886. (Statement 2 is correct) Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the Grand Old Man of India. He is regarded as India’s unofficial Ambassador in England. He was the first Indian to become a Member of the British House of Commons. (Statement 4 is incorrect) Gopal Krishna Gokhale was regarded as the political guru of Gandhi. In 1905, he founded the Servants of India Society to train Indians to dedicate their lives to the cause of the country. (Statement 3 is incorrect) Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 and 2 is correct. Surendranath Banerjee was called the Indian Burke. He firmly opposed the Partition of Bengal. (Statement 1 is correct) He founded the Indian Association (1876) to agitate for political reforms. He had convened the Indian National Conference (1883) which merged with the Indian National Congress in 1886. (Statement 2 is correct) Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the Grand Old Man of India. He is regarded as India’s unofficial Ambassador in England. He was the first Indian to become a Member of the British House of Commons. (Statement 4 is incorrect) Gopal Krishna Gokhale was regarded as the political guru of Gandhi. In 1905, he founded the Servants of India Society to train Indians to dedicate their lives to the cause of the country. (Statement 3 is incorrect)

#### 4. Question

With reference to Surendranath Banerjee, consider the following statements:

• He was called the Indian Burke.

• He founded the Indian Association to agitate for political reforms.

• He had convened the Servants of India Society which merged with the Indian National Congress.

• He was the first Indian to become a Member of the British House of Commons.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: B

Statement 1 and 2 is correct.

• Surendranath Banerjee was called the Indian Burke. He firmly opposed the Partition of Bengal. (Statement 1 is correct)

• He founded the Indian Association (1876) to agitate for political reforms. He had convened the Indian National Conference (1883) which merged with the Indian National Congress in 1886. (Statement 2 is correct)

• Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the Grand Old Man of India. He is regarded as India’s unofficial Ambassador in England. He was the first Indian to become a Member of the British House of Commons. (Statement 4 is incorrect)

• Gopal Krishna Gokhale was regarded as the political guru of Gandhi. In 1905, he founded the Servants of India Society to train Indians to dedicate their lives to the cause of the country. (Statement 3 is incorrect)

Solution: B

Statement 1 and 2 is correct.

• Surendranath Banerjee was called the Indian Burke. He firmly opposed the Partition of Bengal. (Statement 1 is correct)

• Question 5 of 30 5. Question 1 points Consider the following statements: She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. She along with her husband recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered. She was associated with Satyashodhak Samaj. The above statements refer to a) Sarojini Naidu b) Kadambini Ganguly c) Usha Mehta d) Savitribai Phule Correct Solution: D Savitribai Phule, the social reformer who is considered to be one of India’s first modern feminists, was born on January 3, 1831. Among her accomplishments, she is especially remembered for being India’s first female teacher who worked for the upliftment of women and untouchables in the field of education and literacy. Phule was born in Naigaon, Maharashtra in 1831 and married activist and social-reformer Jyotirao Phule when she was nine years old. After marriage, with her husband’s support, Phule learned to read and write and both of them eventually went on to found India’s first school for girls called Bhide Wada in Pune in 1948. Before this, she started a school with Jyotirao’s cousin Saganbai in Maharwada in 1847. Essentially, both Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered and hope to stand on an equal footing with the rest of the society. The Phules also started the Literacy Mission in India between 1854-55. The Phules started the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society for Truth-Seeking), through which they wanted to initiate the practice of Satyashodhak marriage, in which no dowry was taken. Incorrect Solution: D Savitribai Phule, the social reformer who is considered to be one of India’s first modern feminists, was born on January 3, 1831. Among her accomplishments, she is especially remembered for being India’s first female teacher who worked for the upliftment of women and untouchables in the field of education and literacy. Phule was born in Naigaon, Maharashtra in 1831 and married activist and social-reformer Jyotirao Phule when she was nine years old. After marriage, with her husband’s support, Phule learned to read and write and both of them eventually went on to found India’s first school for girls called Bhide Wada in Pune in 1948. Before this, she started a school with Jyotirao’s cousin Saganbai in Maharwada in 1847. Essentially, both Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered and hope to stand on an equal footing with the rest of the society. The Phules also started the Literacy Mission in India between 1854-55. The Phules started the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society for Truth-Seeking), through which they wanted to initiate the practice of Satyashodhak marriage, in which no dowry was taken.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements:

• She is regarded as the first female teacher of India.

• She along with her husband recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered.

• She was associated with Satyashodhak Samaj.

The above statements refer to

• a) Sarojini Naidu

• b) Kadambini Ganguly

• c) Usha Mehta

• d) Savitribai Phule

Solution: D

Savitribai Phule, the social reformer who is considered to be one of India’s first modern feminists, was born on January 3, 1831. Among her accomplishments, she is especially remembered for being India’s first female teacher who worked for the upliftment of women and untouchables in the field of education and literacy.

Phule was born in Naigaon, Maharashtra in 1831 and married activist and social-reformer Jyotirao Phule when she was nine years old. After marriage, with her husband’s support, Phule learned to read and write and both of them eventually went on to found India’s first school for girls called Bhide Wada in Pune in 1948. Before this, she started a school with Jyotirao’s cousin Saganbai in Maharwada in 1847.

Essentially, both Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered and hope to stand on an equal footing with the rest of the society.

The Phules also started the Literacy Mission in India between 1854-55. The Phules started the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society for Truth-Seeking), through which they wanted to initiate the practice of Satyashodhak marriage, in which no dowry was taken.

Solution: D

• Question 6 of 30 6. Question 1 points Who propounded the theory of “The White Man’s Burden”? (a) William Hampton (b) John Pook (c) Rudyard Kipling (d) John Keats Correct Answer: C “The White Man’s Burden” (1899), by Rudyard Kipling, is a poem about the Philippine–American War (1899–1902) that exhorts the United States to assume colonial control of the Filipino people and their country. Hence, option (c) is correct. Incorrect Answer: C “The White Man’s Burden” (1899), by Rudyard Kipling, is a poem about the Philippine–American War (1899–1902) that exhorts the United States to assume colonial control of the Filipino people and their country. Hence, option (c) is correct.

#### 6. Question

Who propounded the theory of “The White Man’s Burden”?

• (a) William Hampton

• (b) John Pook

• (c) Rudyard Kipling

• (d) John Keats

“The White Man’s Burden” (1899), by Rudyard Kipling, is a poem about the Philippine–American War (1899–1902) that exhorts the United States to assume colonial control of the Filipino people and their country. Hence, option (c) is correct.

• Question 7 of 30 7. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the Ideology of Moderaates: Moderates imbibed western ideas of liberalism, democracy, equity and freedom. They believed in the efficacy of peaceful agitation. They believed in self-reliance as a weapon against domination. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Answer: B Ideology of Moderates: They believed in the efficacy of peaceful agitation. They believed in the British sense of justice and fair play. They were inspired by the ideas of western philosophers like Mill, Burke, Spencer and Bentham. Moderates imbibed western ideas of liberalism, democracy, equity and freedom. One of the main ideologies of Extremists was that they believed in self-reliance as a weapon against domination. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Moderates generally believed in working within the existing British framework and sought gradual reforms through cooperation and persuasion. They did not advocate for self-reliance as a direct weapon against British domination. Hence, option (b) is correct. Incorrect Answer: B Ideology of Moderates: They believed in the efficacy of peaceful agitation. They believed in the British sense of justice and fair play. They were inspired by the ideas of western philosophers like Mill, Burke, Spencer and Bentham. Moderates imbibed western ideas of liberalism, democracy, equity and freedom. One of the main ideologies of Extremists was that they believed in self-reliance as a weapon against domination. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Moderates generally believed in working within the existing British framework and sought gradual reforms through cooperation and persuasion. They did not advocate for self-reliance as a direct weapon against British domination. Hence, option (b) is correct.

#### 7. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Ideology of Moderaates:

• Moderates imbibed western ideas of liberalism, democracy, equity and freedom.

• They believed in the efficacy of peaceful agitation.

• They believed in self-reliance as a weapon against domination.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Ideology of Moderates:

• They believed in the efficacy of peaceful agitation.

• They believed in the British sense of justice and fair play.

• They were inspired by the ideas of western philosophers like Mill, Burke, Spencer and Bentham.

• Moderates imbibed western ideas of liberalism, democracy, equity and freedom.

One of the main ideologies of Extremists was that they believed in self-reliance as a weapon against domination.

Statement 3 is incorrect:

• The Moderates generally believed in working within the existing British framework and sought gradual reforms through cooperation and persuasion.

• They did not advocate for self-reliance as a direct weapon against British domination.

Hence, option (b) is correct.

Ideology of Moderates:

• They believed in the efficacy of peaceful agitation.

• They believed in the British sense of justice and fair play.

• They were inspired by the ideas of western philosophers like Mill, Burke, Spencer and Bentham.

• Moderates imbibed western ideas of liberalism, democracy, equity and freedom.

One of the main ideologies of Extremists was that they believed in self-reliance as a weapon against domination.

Statement 3 is incorrect:

• The Moderates generally believed in working within the existing British framework and sought gradual reforms through cooperation and persuasion.

• They did not advocate for self-reliance as a direct weapon against British domination.

Hence, option (b) is correct.

• Question 8 of 30 8. Question 1 points Consider the followings: Madan Mohan Malviya Dadabhai Naoroji G.Ranade Aurobindo Ghose How many of the above leaders were moderates? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Answer: c Madan Mohan Malviya: He was a prominent leader of the Moderate faction. He believed in constitutional methods and gradual reforms. Dadabhai Naoroji: He was one of the most respected and influential Moderate leaders. He advocated for constitutional reforms, economic reforms, and self-government within the British Empire. G. Ranade: He was a key figure in the Moderate movement. He believed in social and economic reforms through constitutional means. Aurobindo Ghose: Initially, Aurobindo Ghose was involved in moderate politics. However, he later became a strong advocate for more radical and assertive methods, moving towards the Extremist faction. Hence, option (c) is correct. Incorrect Answer: c Madan Mohan Malviya: He was a prominent leader of the Moderate faction. He believed in constitutional methods and gradual reforms. Dadabhai Naoroji: He was one of the most respected and influential Moderate leaders. He advocated for constitutional reforms, economic reforms, and self-government within the British Empire. G. Ranade: He was a key figure in the Moderate movement. He believed in social and economic reforms through constitutional means. Aurobindo Ghose: Initially, Aurobindo Ghose was involved in moderate politics. However, he later became a strong advocate for more radical and assertive methods, moving towards the Extremist faction. Hence, option (c) is correct.

#### 8. Question

Consider the followings:

• Madan Mohan Malviya

• Dadabhai Naoroji

• Aurobindo Ghose

How many of the above leaders were moderates?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

• Madan Mohan Malviya: He was a prominent leader of the Moderate faction. He believed in constitutional methods and gradual reforms.

• Dadabhai Naoroji: He was one of the most respected and influential Moderate leaders. He advocated for constitutional reforms, economic reforms, and self-government within the British Empire.

• G. Ranade: He was a key figure in the Moderate movement. He believed in social and economic reforms through constitutional means.

• Aurobindo Ghose: Initially, Aurobindo Ghose was involved in moderate politics. However, he later became a strong advocate for more radical and assertive methods, moving towards the Extremist faction.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

• Madan Mohan Malviya: He was a prominent leader of the Moderate faction. He believed in constitutional methods and gradual reforms.

• Dadabhai Naoroji: He was one of the most respected and influential Moderate leaders. He advocated for constitutional reforms, economic reforms, and self-government within the British Empire.

• G. Ranade: He was a key figure in the Moderate movement. He believed in social and economic reforms through constitutional means.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

• Question 9 of 30 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements: Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations. Expansion and reform of legislative councils. The introduction of Permanent Settlement to other parts of India. How many of the above were the major demands of the Moderates? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Answer: C The major demands of the Moderates were: Expansion and reform of legislative councils. Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India. Separation of the judiciary from the executive. More powers for the local bodies. Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords. Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations The repeal of the Arms Act Reduction of spending on army. (Hence statement 1 & 2 is correct) The introduction of Permanent Settlement to other parts of India While the Moderates were concerned with land revenue policies, they did not specifically demand the introduction of the Permanent Settlement to other parts of India. They focused on reforms to protect the interests of peasants and landholders, seeking more equitable land revenue systems. (Hence statement 3 is incorrect) Incorrect Answer: C The major demands of the Moderates were: Expansion and reform of legislative councils. Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India. Separation of the judiciary from the executive. More powers for the local bodies. Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords. Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations The repeal of the Arms Act Reduction of spending on army. (Hence statement 1 & 2 is correct) The introduction of Permanent Settlement to other parts of India While the Moderates were concerned with land revenue policies, they did not specifically demand the introduction of the Permanent Settlement to other parts of India. They focused on reforms to protect the interests of peasants and landholders, seeking more equitable land revenue systems. (Hence statement 3 is incorrect)

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements:

• Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations.

• Expansion and reform of legislative councils.

• The introduction of Permanent Settlement to other parts of India.

How many of the above were the major demands of the Moderates?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

The major demands of the Moderates were:

• Expansion and reform of legislative councils.

• Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India.

• Separation of the judiciary from the executive.

• More powers for the local bodies.

• Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords.

• Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

• The repeal of the Arms Act

• Reduction of spending on army. (Hence statement 1 & 2 is correct)

• The introduction of Permanent Settlement to other parts of India

• While the Moderates were concerned with land revenue policies, they did not specifically demand the introduction of the Permanent Settlement to other parts of India.

• They focused on reforms to protect the interests of peasants and landholders, seeking more equitable land revenue systems. (Hence statement 3 is incorrect)

The major demands of the Moderates were:

• Expansion and reform of legislative councils.

• Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India.

• Separation of the judiciary from the executive.

• More powers for the local bodies.

• Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords.

• Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

• The repeal of the Arms Act

• Reduction of spending on army. (Hence statement 1 & 2 is correct)

• The introduction of Permanent Settlement to other parts of India

• While the Moderates were concerned with land revenue policies, they did not specifically demand the introduction of the Permanent Settlement to other parts of India.

• They focused on reforms to protect the interests of peasants and landholders, seeking more equitable land revenue systems. (Hence statement 3 is incorrect)

• Question 10 of 30 10. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Home Rule Movement: It was a response to Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The main objective was self-government or home rule for all of India within the British commonwealth. All India Home Rule League was organized on lines of the Irish Home Rule League. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: B The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War in a less charged but a more effective way than the response of Indians living abroad which took the form of the romantic Ghadr adventure. Prominent leaders—Balgangadhar Tilak, Annie Besant, G.S. Khaparde, Sir S. Subramania Iyer, Joseph Baptista and Mohammad Ali Jinnah among others—got together and decided that it was necessary to have a national alliance that would work throughout the year (unlike the Congress which had annual sessions) with the main objective of demanding self-government or home rule for all of India within the British commonwealth. This alliance was to be the All-India Home Rule League along the lines of the Irish Home Rule League. Incorrect Solution: B The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War in a less charged but a more effective way than the response of Indians living abroad which took the form of the romantic Ghadr adventure. Prominent leaders—Balgangadhar Tilak, Annie Besant, G.S. Khaparde, Sir S. Subramania Iyer, Joseph Baptista and Mohammad Ali Jinnah among others—got together and decided that it was necessary to have a national alliance that would work throughout the year (unlike the Congress which had annual sessions) with the main objective of demanding self-government or home rule for all of India within the British commonwealth. This alliance was to be the All-India Home Rule League along the lines of the Irish Home Rule League.

#### 10. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Home Rule Movement:

• It was a response to Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

• The main objective was self-government or home rule for all of India within the British commonwealth.

• All India Home Rule League was organized on lines of the Irish Home Rule League.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 and 3 only

• (c) 1 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: B

The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War in a less charged but a more effective way than the response of Indians living abroad which took the form of the romantic Ghadr adventure. Prominent leaders—Balgangadhar Tilak, Annie Besant, G.S. Khaparde, Sir S. Subramania Iyer, Joseph Baptista and Mohammad Ali Jinnah among others—got together and decided that it was necessary to have a national alliance that would work throughout the year (unlike the Congress which had annual sessions) with the main objective of demanding self-government or home rule for all of India within the British commonwealth.

This alliance was to be the All-India Home Rule League along the lines of the Irish Home Rule League.

Solution: B

This alliance was to be the All-India Home Rule League along the lines of the Irish Home Rule League.

• Question 11 of 30 11. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Kheda Satyagraha: The peasants demanded complete remission of revenue as per provisions of the Revenue Code. The Servants of India Society supported the peasants’ issue. The Satyagraha was withdrawn when the government ordered 35% remission in revenue for three consecutive years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only Correct Solution: A During 1918, due to drought, the crops failed in Kheda district of Gujarat putting the peasants in extreme distress due to failure of crops. According to the Revenue Code, if the yield was less than one-fourth of the normal produce, the farmers were entitled to remission. Enquiries by members of the Servants of India Society along with Vittalbhai Patel and Mahatma Gandhi confirmed validity of the peasants’ case and supported their cause by upholding that they were entitled to a total remission of the land revenue. Ultimately the government agreed to suspend the tax for the year and for the next, reduce the increase in rate and return all confiscated property of the peasants. Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct The peasants of Kheda began to show signs of weakness when Gandhiji came to know that the government directed that revenue should be recovered only from those peasants who could pay; a public declaration was not made though; under these circumstances, the movement was withdrawn. Hence statement 3 is incorrect Incorrect Solution: A During 1918, due to drought, the crops failed in Kheda district of Gujarat putting the peasants in extreme distress due to failure of crops. According to the Revenue Code, if the yield was less than one-fourth of the normal produce, the farmers were entitled to remission. Enquiries by members of the Servants of India Society along with Vittalbhai Patel and Mahatma Gandhi confirmed validity of the peasants’ case and supported their cause by upholding that they were entitled to a total remission of the land revenue. Ultimately the government agreed to suspend the tax for the year and for the next, reduce the increase in rate and return all confiscated property of the peasants. Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct The peasants of Kheda began to show signs of weakness when Gandhiji came to know that the government directed that revenue should be recovered only from those peasants who could pay; a public declaration was not made though; under these circumstances, the movement was withdrawn. Hence statement 3 is incorrect

#### 11. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Kheda Satyagraha:

• The peasants demanded complete remission of revenue as per provisions of the Revenue Code.

• The Servants of India Society supported the peasants’ issue.

• The Satyagraha was withdrawn when the government ordered 35% remission in revenue for three consecutive years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 and 2 only

• (b) 2 and 3 only

• (c) 1, 2 and 3

• (d) 1 and 3 only

Solution: A

• During 1918, due to drought, the crops failed in Kheda district of Gujarat putting the peasants in extreme distress due to failure of crops.

• According to the Revenue Code, if the yield was less than one-fourth of the normal produce, the farmers were entitled to remission.

• Enquiries by members of the Servants of India Society along with Vittalbhai Patel and Mahatma Gandhi confirmed validity of the peasants’ case and supported their cause by upholding that they were entitled to a total remission of the land revenue.

• Ultimately the government agreed to suspend the tax for the year and for the next, reduce the increase in rate and return all confiscated property of the peasants.

Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct

• The peasants of Kheda began to show signs of weakness when Gandhiji came to know that the government directed that revenue should be recovered only from those peasants who could pay; a public declaration was not made though; under these circumstances, the movement was withdrawn.

Hence statement 3 is incorrect

Solution: A

• During 1918, due to drought, the crops failed in Kheda district of Gujarat putting the peasants in extreme distress due to failure of crops.

• According to the Revenue Code, if the yield was less than one-fourth of the normal produce, the farmers were entitled to remission.

• Ultimately the government agreed to suspend the tax for the year and for the next, reduce the increase in rate and return all confiscated property of the peasants.

Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct

Hence statement 3 is incorrect

• Question 12 of 30 12. Question 1 points Regarding August Declaration, which of the following statements is correct? (a) It was a public declaration by the Congress proclaiming the launch of the Quit India Movement (b) Declaration by the Congress advocating unwillingness of Indians in participating with British army in World War II (c) It advocated increasing participation of Indians in the administration (d) An official declaration of ‘Poorna Swaraj’ made by Jawaharlal Nehru Correct Solution: C On 20 August 1917, the Secretary of State for India Edwin Samuel Montagu made a historic statement in the British House of Commons; this later came to be known as August Declaration of 1917 or Montagu Declaration. The declaration stated that ‘the policy of His Majesty’s government is that of an increasing participation of Indians in every branch of Administration and gradual development of self-governing institutions with a view to progressive realisation of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British Empire’. With this statement, the demand for self government was no longer treated as seditious and it was a very important milestone in the journey of national movement of India. Hence option C is correct Incorrect Solution: C On 20 August 1917, the Secretary of State for India Edwin Samuel Montagu made a historic statement in the British House of Commons; this later came to be known as August Declaration of 1917 or Montagu Declaration. The declaration stated that ‘the policy of His Majesty’s government is that of an increasing participation of Indians in every branch of Administration and gradual development of self-governing institutions with a view to progressive realisation of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British Empire’. With this statement, the demand for self government was no longer treated as seditious and it was a very important milestone in the journey of national movement of India. Hence option C is correct

#### 12. Question

Regarding August Declaration, which of the following statements is correct?

• (a) It was a public declaration by the Congress proclaiming the launch of the Quit India Movement

• (b) Declaration by the Congress advocating unwillingness of Indians in participating with British army in World War II

• (c) It advocated increasing participation of Indians in the administration

• (d) An official declaration of ‘Poorna Swaraj’ made by Jawaharlal Nehru

Solution: C

• On 20 August 1917, the Secretary of State for India Edwin Samuel Montagu made a historic statement in the British House of Commons; this later came to be known as August Declaration of 1917 or Montagu Declaration.

• The declaration stated that ‘the policy of His Majesty’s government is that of an increasing participation of Indians in every branch of Administration and gradual development of self-governing institutions with a view to progressive realisation of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British Empire’.

• With this statement, the demand for self government was no longer treated as seditious and it was a very important milestone in the journey of national movement of India.

Hence option C is correct

Solution: C

• With this statement, the demand for self government was no longer treated as seditious and it was a very important milestone in the journey of national movement of India.

Hence option C is correct

• Question 13 of 30 13. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Dharsana Satyagraha: It was led by Sarojini Naidu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. It was a part of Salt Satyagraha of Mahatma Gandhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: C At Dharsana in Gujarat, salt production and storage was monopolised by the British On May 4, 1930, Gandhi wrote to Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, explaining his intention to raid the Dharsana Salt Works; but he was immediately arrested. The National Congress decided to continue with the proposed plan of action, but several leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru were arrested the day before After arrest of prominent leaders, peaceful agitation continued under the leadership of Sarojini Naidu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Several times Naidu and the satyagrahis approached the salt works before being turned back and beaten by the police. American journalist Web Miller was an eyewitness of the Satyagraha and police action on peaceful satyagrahis and he is report on the situation attracted international attention. Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct Incorrect Solution: C At Dharsana in Gujarat, salt production and storage was monopolised by the British On May 4, 1930, Gandhi wrote to Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, explaining his intention to raid the Dharsana Salt Works; but he was immediately arrested. The National Congress decided to continue with the proposed plan of action, but several leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru were arrested the day before After arrest of prominent leaders, peaceful agitation continued under the leadership of Sarojini Naidu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Several times Naidu and the satyagrahis approached the salt works before being turned back and beaten by the police. American journalist Web Miller was an eyewitness of the Satyagraha and police action on peaceful satyagrahis and he is report on the situation attracted international attention. Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct

#### 13. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Dharsana Satyagraha:

• It was led by Sarojini Naidu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

• It was a part of Salt Satyagraha of Mahatma Gandhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: C

• At Dharsana in Gujarat, salt production and storage was monopolised by the British

• On May 4, 1930, Gandhi wrote to Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, explaining his intention to raid the Dharsana Salt Works; but he was immediately arrested.

• The National Congress decided to continue with the proposed plan of action, but several leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru were arrested the day before

• After arrest of prominent leaders, peaceful agitation continued under the leadership of Sarojini Naidu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

• Several times Naidu and the satyagrahis approached the salt works before being turned back and beaten by the police.

• American journalist Web Miller was an eyewitness of the Satyagraha and police action on peaceful satyagrahis and he is report on the situation attracted international attention.

Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct

Solution: C

• At Dharsana in Gujarat, salt production and storage was monopolised by the British

• On May 4, 1930, Gandhi wrote to Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, explaining his intention to raid the Dharsana Salt Works; but he was immediately arrested.

• The National Congress decided to continue with the proposed plan of action, but several leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru were arrested the day before

• After arrest of prominent leaders, peaceful agitation continued under the leadership of Sarojini Naidu and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

• Several times Naidu and the satyagrahis approached the salt works before being turned back and beaten by the police.

• American journalist Web Miller was an eyewitness of the Satyagraha and police action on peaceful satyagrahis and he is report on the situation attracted international attention.

Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct

• Question 14 of 30 14. Question 1 points The recommendations of the Simon Commission 1930, included: Abolition of separate electorates Reservation of seats for depressed classes Abolition of Dyarchy in the provinces Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Report of the Simon Commission had the following provisions: Establishment of responsible government at the centre would be done in the future Retention of separate electorates Reservation of seats for depressed classes Abolition of Dyarchy in the provinces and establishment of responsible unitary government in the provinces Federal government in India in order to deal with diversity of the country Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct Incorrect Solution: B Report of the Simon Commission had the following provisions: Establishment of responsible government at the centre would be done in the future Retention of separate electorates Reservation of seats for depressed classes Abolition of Dyarchy in the provinces and establishment of responsible unitary government in the provinces Federal government in India in order to deal with diversity of the country Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct

#### 14. Question

The recommendations of the Simon Commission 1930, included:

• Abolition of separate electorates

• Reservation of seats for depressed classes

• Abolition of Dyarchy in the provinces

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Report of the Simon Commission had the following provisions:

• Establishment of responsible government at the centre would be done in the future

• Retention of separate electorates

• Reservation of seats for depressed classes

• Abolition of Dyarchy in the provinces and establishment of responsible unitary government in the provinces

• Federal government in India in order to deal with diversity of the country

Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct

Solution: B

Report of the Simon Commission had the following provisions:

• Establishment of responsible government at the centre would be done in the future

• Retention of separate electorates

• Reservation of seats for depressed classes

• Abolition of Dyarchy in the provinces and establishment of responsible unitary government in the provinces

• Federal government in India in order to deal with diversity of the country

Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct

• Question 15 of 30 15. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding provisions of Delhi Pact: The government agreed to return all agricultural lands confiscated in rural areas of the country. The government agreed to return all fines collected during the Civil disobedience movement. Commercial manufacturing of salt was allowed only for traders in coastal villages. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: D The Gandhi Irwin pact (1931) is also known as Delhi Pact. It was signed by Mahatma Gandhi on behalf of the Congress and Lord Irwin on behalf of the government. Under the pact the government allowed the right to make salt for consumption of villagers along the coast as well as the right to peaceful and non aggressive picketing. The Congress demand for a public enquiry into police excesses, however, was not accepted. The government agreed for immediate release of all political prisoners not convicted for violence and the remission of all fines not yet collected The government also agreed to return confiscated lands not yet sold to third parties and lenient treatment for those Government employees who had resigned. Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect Incorrect Solution: D The Gandhi Irwin pact (1931) is also known as Delhi Pact. It was signed by Mahatma Gandhi on behalf of the Congress and Lord Irwin on behalf of the government. Under the pact the government allowed the right to make salt for consumption of villagers along the coast as well as the right to peaceful and non aggressive picketing. The Congress demand for a public enquiry into police excesses, however, was not accepted. The government agreed for immediate release of all political prisoners not convicted for violence and the remission of all fines not yet collected The government also agreed to return confiscated lands not yet sold to third parties and lenient treatment for those Government employees who had resigned. Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect

#### 15. Question

Consider the following statements regarding provisions of Delhi Pact:

• The government agreed to return all agricultural lands confiscated in rural areas of the country.

• The government agreed to return all fines collected during the Civil disobedience movement.

• Commercial manufacturing of salt was allowed only for traders in coastal villages.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: D

• The Gandhi Irwin pact (1931) is also known as Delhi Pact.

• It was signed by Mahatma Gandhi on behalf of the Congress and Lord Irwin on behalf of the government.

• Under the pact the government allowed the right to make salt for consumption of villagers along the coast as well as the right to peaceful and non aggressive picketing.

• The Congress demand for a public enquiry into police excesses, however, was not accepted.

• The government agreed for immediate release of all political prisoners not convicted for violence and the remission of all fines not yet collected

• The government also agreed to return confiscated lands not yet sold to third parties and lenient treatment for those Government employees who had resigned.

Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect

Solution: D

• The Gandhi Irwin pact (1931) is also known as Delhi Pact.

• It was signed by Mahatma Gandhi on behalf of the Congress and Lord Irwin on behalf of the government.

• Under the pact the government allowed the right to make salt for consumption of villagers along the coast as well as the right to peaceful and non aggressive picketing.

• The Congress demand for a public enquiry into police excesses, however, was not accepted.

• The government agreed for immediate release of all political prisoners not convicted for violence and the remission of all fines not yet collected

• The government also agreed to return confiscated lands not yet sold to third parties and lenient treatment for those Government employees who had resigned.

Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect

• Question 16 of 30 16. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Indian Home Rule Society: It was established by Shyamji Krishna Verma along with Bhikaji Cama. It provided scholarships for Indian students studying in London. It founded the ‘India House’ as the centre of Indian nationalist activity. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: C The Indian Home Rule Society was an Indian revolutionary organisation formed by Shyamji Krishna Verma in 1905 in London. He got support from a number of prominent Indian nationalists in Britain including Madam Bhikaji Cama, Dadabhai Naoroji and SR Rana. It was a metropolitan organisation which was inspired from Victorian public institutions of the time ; it had a written constitution and had aims to secure home rule for India and to carry on genuine Indian propaganda in Britain by all practical means It’s membership was open to Indians only and was quite popular among Indian students and other Indians living in Britain at that time. The society provided scholarships and other forms of support to Indian students studying in London, thus fostering a generation of future leaders. The organisation founded the ‘India House’ in London which served as the centre of Indian nationalist activity; it gave Indian students who were studying in London, a forum on which to debate and promote Indian Independence. Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct Incorrect Solution: C The Indian Home Rule Society was an Indian revolutionary organisation formed by Shyamji Krishna Verma in 1905 in London. He got support from a number of prominent Indian nationalists in Britain including Madam Bhikaji Cama, Dadabhai Naoroji and SR Rana. It was a metropolitan organisation which was inspired from Victorian public institutions of the time ; it had a written constitution and had aims to secure home rule for India and to carry on genuine Indian propaganda in Britain by all practical means It’s membership was open to Indians only and was quite popular among Indian students and other Indians living in Britain at that time. The society provided scholarships and other forms of support to Indian students studying in London, thus fostering a generation of future leaders. The organisation founded the ‘India House’ in London which served as the centre of Indian nationalist activity; it gave Indian students who were studying in London, a forum on which to debate and promote Indian Independence. Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct

#### 16. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Home Rule Society:

• It was established by Shyamji Krishna Verma along with Bhikaji Cama.

• It provided scholarships for Indian students studying in London.

• It founded the ‘India House’ as the centre of Indian nationalist activity.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: C

• The Indian Home Rule Society was an Indian revolutionary organisation formed by Shyamji Krishna Verma in 1905 in London.

• He got support from a number of prominent Indian nationalists in Britain including Madam Bhikaji Cama, Dadabhai Naoroji and SR Rana.

• It was a metropolitan organisation which was inspired from Victorian public institutions of the time ; it had a written constitution and had aims to secure home rule for India and to carry on genuine Indian propaganda in Britain by all practical means

• It’s membership was open to Indians only and was quite popular among Indian students and other Indians living in Britain at that time.

• The society provided scholarships and other forms of support to Indian students studying in London, thus fostering a generation of future leaders.

• The organisation founded the ‘India House’ in London which served as the centre of Indian nationalist activity; it gave Indian students who were studying in London, a forum on which to debate and promote Indian Independence.

Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Solution: C

• The Indian Home Rule Society was an Indian revolutionary organisation formed by Shyamji Krishna Verma in 1905 in London.

• He got support from a number of prominent Indian nationalists in Britain including Madam Bhikaji Cama, Dadabhai Naoroji and SR Rana.

• It’s membership was open to Indians only and was quite popular among Indian students and other Indians living in Britain at that time.

• The society provided scholarships and other forms of support to Indian students studying in London, thus fostering a generation of future leaders.

Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct

• Question 17 of 30 17. Question 1 points Consider the following statements: The members Hindustan Republican Army aimed to establish Federal Republic of United States of India with a government elected on the basis of adult franchise. The members of HRA were associated with the Kakori Robbery case. The members of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) accepted socialism as their main aim under Chandrashekhar Azad. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: C The revolutionaries in Northern India organised themselves under the leadership of Ram Prasad Bismil, Jogesh Chatterjee and Sachindranath Sanyal. They met in Kanpur in October 1924 and founded the Hindustan Republican Association (or Army) The aim of the Association was to organise armed revolution to overthrow colonial rule and establish in its place, Federal Republic of United States of India whose basic principle would be adult franchise. Hence statement 1 is correct The Kakori Robbery was organised by the members of HRA in August 1925. After the Kakori robbery case, young activists Bhagat Singh, Bhagwati Charan Vohra and Sukhdev in Punjab set out to reorganise the HRA under the overall leadership of Chandrashekhar Azad. Simultaneously they were being influenced by socialist ideas. Finally, nearly all the major revolutionaries of Northern India met at Feroz Shah Kotla ground in Delhi in September 1928 and created a new collective leadership. They adopted socialism as their official goal and changed the name of the party to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct Incorrect Solution: C The revolutionaries in Northern India organised themselves under the leadership of Ram Prasad Bismil, Jogesh Chatterjee and Sachindranath Sanyal. They met in Kanpur in October 1924 and founded the Hindustan Republican Association (or Army) The aim of the Association was to organise armed revolution to overthrow colonial rule and establish in its place, Federal Republic of United States of India whose basic principle would be adult franchise. Hence statement 1 is correct The Kakori Robbery was organised by the members of HRA in August 1925. After the Kakori robbery case, young activists Bhagat Singh, Bhagwati Charan Vohra and Sukhdev in Punjab set out to reorganise the HRA under the overall leadership of Chandrashekhar Azad. Simultaneously they were being influenced by socialist ideas. Finally, nearly all the major revolutionaries of Northern India met at Feroz Shah Kotla ground in Delhi in September 1928 and created a new collective leadership. They adopted socialism as their official goal and changed the name of the party to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct

#### 17. Question

Consider the following statements:

• The members Hindustan Republican Army aimed to establish Federal Republic of United States of India with a government elected on the basis of adult franchise.

• The members of HRA were associated with the Kakori Robbery case.

• The members of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) accepted socialism as their main aim under Chandrashekhar Azad.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: C

• The revolutionaries in Northern India organised themselves under the leadership of Ram Prasad Bismil, Jogesh Chatterjee and Sachindranath Sanyal.

• They met in Kanpur in October 1924 and founded the Hindustan Republican Association (or Army)

• The aim of the Association was to organise armed revolution to overthrow colonial rule and establish in its place, Federal Republic of United States of India whose basic principle would be adult franchise.

Hence statement 1 is correct

• The Kakori Robbery was organised by the members of HRA in August 1925.

• After the Kakori robbery case, young activists Bhagat Singh, Bhagwati Charan Vohra and Sukhdev in Punjab set out to reorganise the HRA under the overall leadership of Chandrashekhar Azad.

• Simultaneously they were being influenced by socialist ideas.

• Finally, nearly all the major revolutionaries of Northern India met at Feroz Shah Kotla ground in Delhi in September 1928 and created a new collective leadership.

• They adopted socialism as their official goal and changed the name of the party to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct

Solution: C

• The revolutionaries in Northern India organised themselves under the leadership of Ram Prasad Bismil, Jogesh Chatterjee and Sachindranath Sanyal.

• They met in Kanpur in October 1924 and founded the Hindustan Republican Association (or Army)

Hence statement 1 is correct

• The Kakori Robbery was organised by the members of HRA in August 1925.

• After the Kakori robbery case, young activists Bhagat Singh, Bhagwati Charan Vohra and Sukhdev in Punjab set out to reorganise the HRA under the overall leadership of Chandrashekhar Azad.

• Simultaneously they were being influenced by socialist ideas.

• Finally, nearly all the major revolutionaries of Northern India met at Feroz Shah Kotla ground in Delhi in September 1928 and created a new collective leadership.

• They adopted socialism as their official goal and changed the name of the party to Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct

• Question 18 of 30 18. Question 1 points Consider the following personalities: Ambika Chakraborty Kartar Singh Sarabha Surya Sen Bina Das How many the above were associated with Indian Republican Army? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: B The Indian Republican Army was an armed force established in 1930 under the leadership of Surya Sen, also known as Masterda. It was formed with the cooperation of Ganesh Ghosh, Ambika Chakraborty, Ananta Singh and Loknath Bal. On 18 April 1930 Surya Sen looted the Chittagong Armory with 64 revolutionaries in the night; the British came forward with a group of troops to suppress them. Just after the raid, the entire communication system was cutoff. The revolutionaries took refuge in Jalalabad hills and a fierce battle against the British took place; Finally, after few days Surya Sen was arrested and hanged in January 1934. Hence options 1 and 3 are correct Kartar Singh Sarabha was a Sikh Revolutionary and a member of the Gadar Party. Bina Das in 1932 shot at the Governor while receiving her degree in the convocation in Bengal. Hence options 2 and 4 are incorrect Incorrect Solution: B The Indian Republican Army was an armed force established in 1930 under the leadership of Surya Sen, also known as Masterda. It was formed with the cooperation of Ganesh Ghosh, Ambika Chakraborty, Ananta Singh and Loknath Bal. On 18 April 1930 Surya Sen looted the Chittagong Armory with 64 revolutionaries in the night; the British came forward with a group of troops to suppress them. Just after the raid, the entire communication system was cutoff. The revolutionaries took refuge in Jalalabad hills and a fierce battle against the British took place; Finally, after few days Surya Sen was arrested and hanged in January 1934. Hence options 1 and 3 are correct Kartar Singh Sarabha was a Sikh Revolutionary and a member of the Gadar Party. Bina Das in 1932 shot at the Governor while receiving her degree in the convocation in Bengal. Hence options 2 and 4 are incorrect

#### 18. Question

Consider the following personalities:

• Ambika Chakraborty

• Kartar Singh Sarabha

How many the above were associated with Indian Republican Army?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: B

• The Indian Republican Army was an armed force established in 1930 under the leadership of Surya Sen, also known as Masterda.

• It was formed with the cooperation of Ganesh Ghosh, Ambika Chakraborty, Ananta Singh and Loknath Bal.

• On 18 April 1930 Surya Sen looted the Chittagong Armory with 64 revolutionaries in the night; the British came forward with a group of troops to suppress them. Just after the raid, the entire communication system was cutoff. The revolutionaries took refuge in Jalalabad hills and a fierce battle against the British took place; Finally, after few days Surya Sen was arrested and hanged in January 1934.

Hence options 1 and 3 are correct

• Kartar Singh Sarabha was a Sikh Revolutionary and a member of the Gadar Party.

• Bina Das in 1932 shot at the Governor while receiving her degree in the convocation in Bengal.

Hence options 2 and 4 are incorrect

Solution: B

• The Indian Republican Army was an armed force established in 1930 under the leadership of Surya Sen, also known as Masterda.

• It was formed with the cooperation of Ganesh Ghosh, Ambika Chakraborty, Ananta Singh and Loknath Bal.

Hence options 1 and 3 are correct

• Kartar Singh Sarabha was a Sikh Revolutionary and a member of the Gadar Party.

• Bina Das in 1932 shot at the Governor while receiving her degree in the convocation in Bengal.

Hence options 2 and 4 are incorrect

• Question 19 of 30 19. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding MacDonald Award: It declared depressed classes as minority and provided them with voting rights. It provided for allocation of seats for landlords and industrialists. Under it, 3% seats were to be reserved for women in provincial legislatures. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: D The MacDonald Award or Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in August 1932 It was based on findings of the Indian Franchise Committee or the Lothian committee. Under it Muslims, Europeans, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo Indians , women and even Marathas were to get separate electorates It extended the provision of separate electorates to the depressed classes or the untouchables. This arrangement for depressed classes was made for a period of 20 years. Under it, a two-tire election System was recommended to ensure proper representation of depressed classes. It distributed seats in the provincial legislatures on the communal basis and doubled the existing seats of the provincial legislature. It provided for provided for allocation of seats for landlords, labours, traders and industrialists. Also, Muslims were to be given weightage wherever they were a minority. It provided for reservation of 3% seats for women in all provinces except in the Northwest Frontier province. Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Incorrect Solution: D The MacDonald Award or Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in August 1932 It was based on findings of the Indian Franchise Committee or the Lothian committee. Under it Muslims, Europeans, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo Indians , women and even Marathas were to get separate electorates It extended the provision of separate electorates to the depressed classes or the untouchables. This arrangement for depressed classes was made for a period of 20 years. Under it, a two-tire election System was recommended to ensure proper representation of depressed classes. It distributed seats in the provincial legislatures on the communal basis and doubled the existing seats of the provincial legislature. It provided for provided for allocation of seats for landlords, labours, traders and industrialists. Also, Muslims were to be given weightage wherever they were a minority. It provided for reservation of 3% seats for women in all provinces except in the Northwest Frontier province. Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

#### 19. Question

Consider the following statements regarding MacDonald Award:

• It declared depressed classes as minority and provided them with voting rights.

• It provided for allocation of seats for landlords and industrialists.

• Under it, 3% seats were to be reserved for women in provincial legislatures.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) 1 and 2 only

• (b) 1 only

• (c) 1 and 3 only

• (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: D

• The MacDonald Award or Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in August 1932

• It was based on findings of the Indian Franchise Committee or the Lothian committee.

• Under it Muslims, Europeans, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo Indians , women and even Marathas were to get separate electorates

• It extended the provision of separate electorates to the depressed classes or the untouchables.

• This arrangement for depressed classes was made for a period of 20 years.

• Under it, a two-tire election System was recommended to ensure proper representation of depressed classes.

• It distributed seats in the provincial legislatures on the communal basis and doubled the existing seats of the provincial legislature.

• It provided for provided for allocation of seats for landlords, labours, traders and industrialists.

• Also, Muslims were to be given weightage wherever they were a minority.

• It provided for reservation of 3% seats for women in all provinces except in the Northwest Frontier province.

Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.