UPSC STATIC QUIZ – History : 15 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question In the context of Modern India, Jugantar and Bharathmatha Association were a) Reformist Hindu Organisations b) Publications against colonialism c) Revolutionary groups d) Pre-Congress Social Organisations Correct Solution: c) In the first half of the 20th century, revolutionary groups sprang up mainly in Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab and Madras. The revolutionaries were not satisfied with the methods of both the moderates and extremists. Hence, they started many revolutionary secret organizations. In Bengal Anusilan Samiti and Jugantar were established. In Maharashtra Savarkar brothers had set up Abhinava Bharat. In the Madras Presidency, Bharathmatha Association was started by Nilakanta Bramachari. Incorrect Solution: c) In the first half of the 20th century, revolutionary groups sprang up mainly in Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab and Madras. The revolutionaries were not satisfied with the methods of both the moderates and extremists. Hence, they started many revolutionary secret organizations. In Bengal Anusilan Samiti and Jugantar were established. In Maharashtra Savarkar brothers had set up Abhinava Bharat. In the Madras Presidency, Bharathmatha Association was started by Nilakanta Bramachari.

#### 1. Question

In the context of Modern India, Jugantar and Bharathmatha Association were

• a) Reformist Hindu Organisations

• b) Publications against colonialism

• c) Revolutionary groups

• d) Pre-Congress Social Organisations

Solution: c)

In the first half of the 20th century, revolutionary groups sprang up mainly in Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab and Madras. The revolutionaries were not satisfied with the methods of both the moderates and extremists. Hence, they started many revolutionary secret organizations. In Bengal Anusilan Samiti and Jugantar were established. In Maharashtra Savarkar brothers had set up Abhinava Bharat. In the Madras Presidency, Bharathmatha Association was started by Nilakanta Bramachari.

Solution: c)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Barrah Dacoity was organized by Dacca Anushilan under Pulian Das. Prafulla Chaki and Kudiram Bose staged a bomb attack on Viceroy Irwin. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) In 1908, Barrah dacoity was organised by Dacca Anushilan under Pulin Das to raise funds for revolutionary activities. Prafulla Chaki and Kudiram Bose threw a bomb at a carriage supposed to carrying the judge, Kingsford, in Muzzafarpur. Incorrect Solution: a) In 1908, Barrah dacoity was organised by Dacca Anushilan under Pulin Das to raise funds for revolutionary activities. Prafulla Chaki and Kudiram Bose threw a bomb at a carriage supposed to carrying the judge, Kingsford, in Muzzafarpur.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Barrah Dacoity was organized by Dacca Anushilan under Pulian Das.

• Prafulla Chaki and Kudiram Bose staged a bomb attack on Viceroy Irwin.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

In 1908, Barrah dacoity was organised by Dacca Anushilan under Pulin Das to raise funds for revolutionary activities.

Prafulla Chaki and Kudiram Bose threw a bomb at a carriage supposed to carrying the judge, Kingsford, in Muzzafarpur.

Solution: a)

In 1908, Barrah dacoity was organised by Dacca Anushilan under Pulin Das to raise funds for revolutionary activities.

Prafulla Chaki and Kudiram Bose threw a bomb at a carriage supposed to carrying the judge, Kingsford, in Muzzafarpur.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The period between 1885 – 1905 is known as the era of the moderates. Which of the following were the main demands of Moderates? Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations. Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords. Separation of the judiciary from the executive. Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) The main Demands of Moderates 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. Reduction of spending on army. Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations Incorrect Solution: d) The main Demands of Moderates 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. Reduction of spending on army. Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

#### 3. Question

The period between 1885 – 1905 is known as the era of the moderates. Which of the following were the main demands of Moderates?

• Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations.

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

• Separation of the judiciary from the executive.

• Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

The main Demands of Moderates

• 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.

• Reduction of spending on army.

• Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

Solution: d)

The main Demands of Moderates

• 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.

• Reduction of spending on army.

• Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The Congress split in 1907 was due to the issue of a) Grant of concessions to the All-India Muslim League b) Economic ideology of state-led development of India c) Methodology of struggle against the British d) Increasingly religious tones in the Indian National Movement Correct Solution: c) The Congress split in 1907. The Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott. They felt that it involved the use of force. However, the extremists insisted on the use of mass boycott movements, protests and strikes to make a point against the British. After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside. Incorrect Solution: c) The Congress split in 1907. The Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott. They felt that it involved the use of force. However, the extremists insisted on the use of mass boycott movements, protests and strikes to make a point against the British. After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside.

#### 4. Question

The Congress split in 1907 was due to the issue of

• a) Grant of concessions to the All-India Muslim League

• b) Economic ideology of state-led development of India

• c) Methodology of struggle against the British

• d) Increasingly religious tones in the Indian National Movement

Solution: c)

The Congress split in 1907. The Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott. They felt that it involved the use of force. However, the extremists insisted on the use of mass boycott movements, protests and strikes to make a point against the British.

After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside.

Solution: c)

After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The Lucknow Session, 1916 was special in many respects. Consider the following statements regarding this session. It marked the re-union of the Moderates and Extremists. Congress and All India Muslim League signed the historic Lucknow Pact. Annie Besant was the president of Lucknow session. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National Congress. The session is memorable for the re-union of the Moderate and Extremist wings of Indian National Congress. In the same session, unity between the Congress and Muslim League was also achieved and they signed the historic Lucknow Pact. Through the pact, the two parties agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in the provincial legislatures. The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian autonomy. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National Congress. The session is memorable for the re-union of the Moderate and Extremist wings of Indian National Congress. In the same session, unity between the Congress and Muslim League was also achieved and they signed the historic Lucknow Pact. Through the pact, the two parties agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in the provincial legislatures. The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian autonomy.

#### 5. Question

The Lucknow Session, 1916 was special in many respects. Consider the following statements regarding this session.

• It marked the re-union of the Moderates and Extremists.

• Congress and All India Muslim League signed the historic Lucknow Pact.

• Annie Besant was the president of Lucknow session.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National Congress.

The session is memorable for the re-union of the Moderate and Extremist wings of Indian National Congress. In the same session, unity between the Congress and Muslim League was also achieved and they signed the historic Lucknow Pact. Through the pact, the two parties agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in the provincial legislatures. The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian autonomy.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National Congress.

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