UPSC STATIC QUIZ – History : 2 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the political organizations during 19th century in India. The Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed by associates of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Indian league was started in Calcutta by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Bengal British India Society was set up by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in London. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. The Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed in 1836 by associates of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. The main aim of the organization was to promote Bengali education by means of polemics and build up public opinion. On 25 September1875 the Indian League was founded under the leadership of Sisir Kumar Ghosh. Bengal British India Society founded in Calcutta in 1843 by William Adam, a friend of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in England. The Bengal British India Society was an organisation dominated by a section of the Bengal intellectuals, particularly by the young Bengal group. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. The Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed in 1836 by associates of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. The main aim of the organization was to promote Bengali education by means of polemics and build up public opinion. On 25 September1875 the Indian League was founded under the leadership of Sisir Kumar Ghosh. Bengal British India Society founded in Calcutta in 1843 by William Adam, a friend of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in England. The Bengal British India Society was an organisation dominated by a section of the Bengal intellectuals, particularly by the young Bengal group.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the political organizations during 19th century in India.

• The Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed by associates of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

• Indian league was started in Calcutta by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

• Bengal British India Society was set up by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in London.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

The Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed in 1836 by associates of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. The main aim of the organization was to promote Bengali education by means of polemics and build up public opinion.

On 25 September1875 the Indian League was founded under the leadership of Sisir Kumar Ghosh.

Bengal British India Society founded in Calcutta in 1843 by William Adam, a friend of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in England. The Bengal British India Society was an organisation dominated by a section of the Bengal intellectuals, particularly by the young Bengal group.

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

On 25 September1875 the Indian League was founded under the leadership of Sisir Kumar Ghosh.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Match the following organization with their founders. Landholders Society: Devendranath Tagore Indian Society: Anandmohan Bose East India Association: Dadabhai Naoroji How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. In 1838, to protect the interests of the landlords, the Zamindari Association (popularly known as the Landholders’ Society) was established by Dwarkanath Tagore in Bengal. The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London. In 1872, Anand Mohan Bose formed an Indian Society in London to foster the spirit of nationalism among the Indian residents in Britain. Later, this organisation became an important platform for Indians to voice their demands. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. In 1838, to protect the interests of the landlords, the Zamindari Association (popularly known as the Landholders’ Society) was established by Dwarkanath Tagore in Bengal. The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London. In 1872, Anand Mohan Bose formed an Indian Society in London to foster the spirit of nationalism among the Indian residents in Britain. Later, this organisation became an important platform for Indians to voice their demands.

#### 2. Question

Match the following organization with their founders.

• Landholders Society: Devendranath Tagore

• Indian Society: Anandmohan Bose

• East India Association: Dadabhai Naoroji

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

In 1838, to protect the interests of the landlords, the Zamindari Association (popularly known as the Landholders’ Society) was established by Dwarkanath Tagore in Bengal.

The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London.

In 1872, Anand Mohan Bose formed an Indian Society in London to foster the spirit of nationalism among the Indian residents in Britain. Later, this organisation became an important platform for Indians to voice their demands.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

In 1838, to protect the interests of the landlords, the Zamindari Association (popularly known as the Landholders’ Society) was established by Dwarkanath Tagore in Bengal.

The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following organisations submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament? a) The Indian Association b) East India Association c) Madras Mahajan Sabha d) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Correct Solution: d) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established by MG Ranade in 1870 along with Ganesh Vasudeo and others. In 1875 the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha submitted a petition to the House of Commons demanding direct representation of India in Parliament. Incorrect Solution: d) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established by MG Ranade in 1870 along with Ganesh Vasudeo and others. In 1875 the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha submitted a petition to the House of Commons demanding direct representation of India in Parliament.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following organisations submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?

• a) The Indian Association

• b) East India Association

• c) Madras Mahajan Sabha

• d) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

Solution: d)

Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established by MG Ranade in 1870 along with Ganesh Vasudeo and others.

In 1875 the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha submitted a petition to the House of Commons demanding direct representation of India in Parliament.

Solution: d)

Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established by MG Ranade in 1870 along with Ganesh Vasudeo and others.

In 1875 the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha submitted a petition to the House of Commons demanding direct representation of India in Parliament.

• Question 4 of 5 4. 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 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’.

#### 4. 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 5 of 5 5. Question The aim of the Indian Association was to a) Represent the views of the educated middle class and take united community action b) Organize seditious movements to dethrone the British Empire c) Advocate constitutional reforms through legislative action d) Give shape to and establish the Indian National Congress (INC) Correct Solution: a) The foundations of the Indian National Movement were laid by Suredranath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association at Calcutta in 1876. The aim of the Association was to represent the views of the educated middle class, inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action. Incorrect Solution: a) The foundations of the Indian National Movement were laid by Suredranath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association at Calcutta in 1876. The aim of the Association was to represent the views of the educated middle class, inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action.

#### 5. Question

The aim of the Indian Association was to

• a) Represent the views of the educated middle class and take united community action

• b) Organize seditious movements to dethrone the British Empire

• c) Advocate constitutional reforms through legislative action

• d) Give shape to and establish the Indian National Congress (INC)

Solution: a)

The foundations of the Indian National Movement were laid by Suredranath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association at Calcutta in 1876.

The aim of the Association was to represent the views of the educated middle class, inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action.

Solution: a)

The foundations of the Indian National Movement were laid by Suredranath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association at Calcutta in 1876.

The aim of the Association was to represent the views of the educated middle class, inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action.

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