UPSC Static Quiz – Modern India : 2 September 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Modern India : 2 September 2024 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Communal Award of 1932: The Communal Award was based on the recommendations of the Indian Franchise Committee, also known as the Lothian Committee. The Communal Award provided for separate electorates for multiple communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, and the depressed classes. The seats in the provincial legislatures were to be distributed equally among all communities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct. The Communal Award was indeed based on the findings of the Indian Franchise Committee, also known as the Lothian Committee. This committee was responsible for investigating and making recommendations on the representation of different communities in the legislative bodies of India. Statement 2 is correct. The Communal Award provided for separate electorates for various communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans, women, and the depressed classes. This was a significant move aimed at addressing the communal tensions and ensuring representation for minorities and marginalized groups. Statement 3 is incorrect. The seats in the provincial legislatures were not distributed equally among all communities. Instead, they were distributed on a communal basis, with specific allocations for different communities, often leading to disproportionate representation and communal divisions. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct. The Communal Award was indeed based on the findings of the Indian Franchise Committee, also known as the Lothian Committee. This committee was responsible for investigating and making recommendations on the representation of different communities in the legislative bodies of India. Statement 2 is correct. The Communal Award provided for separate electorates for various communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans, women, and the depressed classes. This was a significant move aimed at addressing the communal tensions and ensuring representation for minorities and marginalized groups. Statement 3 is incorrect. The seats in the provincial legislatures were not distributed equally among all communities. Instead, they were distributed on a communal basis, with specific allocations for different communities, often leading to disproportionate representation and communal divisions.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Communal Award of 1932:

• The Communal Award was based on the recommendations of the Indian Franchise Committee, also known as the Lothian Committee.

• The Communal Award provided for separate electorates for multiple communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, and the depressed classes.

• The seats in the provincial legislatures were to be distributed equally among all communities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct. The Communal Award was indeed based on the findings of the Indian Franchise Committee, also known as the Lothian Committee. This committee was responsible for investigating and making recommendations on the representation of different communities in the legislative bodies of India.

Statement 2 is correct. The Communal Award provided for separate electorates for various communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans, women, and the depressed classes. This was a significant move aimed at addressing the communal tensions and ensuring representation for minorities and marginalized groups.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The seats in the provincial legislatures were not distributed equally among all communities. Instead, they were distributed on a communal basis, with specific allocations for different communities, often leading to disproportionate representation and communal divisions.

Solution: a)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The Poona Pact of 1932 primarily focused on which of the following issues? a) The division of electoral seats among various religious communities b) The reservation of electoral seats for the Depressed Classes in the legislature of British India c) The abolition of untouchability in British India d) The formation of separate electorates for Muslims and Sikhs Correct Solution: b) The Poona Pact was an agreement that primarily dealt with the reservation of electoral seats for the Depressed Classes in the legislature of British India. This pact was a result of negotiations following the Communal Award, which had initially proposed separate electorates for the Depressed Classes. The Poona Pact, signed by B.R. Ambedkar and other Hindu leaders, including Madan Mohan Malviya, replaced the separate electorates with a reservation of seats within the general electorate. Incorrect Solution: b) The Poona Pact was an agreement that primarily dealt with the reservation of electoral seats for the Depressed Classes in the legislature of British India. This pact was a result of negotiations following the Communal Award, which had initially proposed separate electorates for the Depressed Classes. The Poona Pact, signed by B.R. Ambedkar and other Hindu leaders, including Madan Mohan Malviya, replaced the separate electorates with a reservation of seats within the general electorate.

#### 2. Question

The Poona Pact of 1932 primarily focused on which of the following issues?

• a) The division of electoral seats among various religious communities

• b) The reservation of electoral seats for the Depressed Classes in the legislature of British India

• c) The abolition of untouchability in British India

• d) The formation of separate electorates for Muslims and Sikhs

Solution: b)

• The Poona Pact was an agreement that primarily dealt with the reservation of electoral seats for the Depressed Classes in the legislature of British India. This pact was a result of negotiations following the Communal Award, which had initially proposed separate electorates for the Depressed Classes.

• The Poona Pact, signed by B.R. Ambedkar and other Hindu leaders, including Madan Mohan Malviya, replaced the separate electorates with a reservation of seats within the general electorate.

Solution: b)

• The Poona Pact, signed by B.R. Ambedkar and other Hindu leaders, including Madan Mohan Malviya, replaced the separate electorates with a reservation of seats within the general electorate.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935: The Act provided for the establishment of an All India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units, but the federation never came into being. The Act introduced diarchy at the provincial level while abolishing it at the Centre. The Act extended communal representation by providing separate electorates for Scheduled Castes, women, and labourers. 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 correct. The Government of India Act, 1935, proposed the creation of an All India Federation that would include both provinces and princely states. However, this federation never materialized because the princely states did not agree to join. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Act of 1935 actually abolished diarchy at the provincial level, where it had been introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919. Instead, diarchy was introduced at the Centre, dividing federal subjects into “reserved” and “transferred” categories. Statement 3 is correct. The Act extended communal representation by providing separate electorates for various communities, including the Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes), women, and labourers, in addition to the existing communal representation for Muslims, Sikhs, and others. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. The Government of India Act, 1935, proposed the creation of an All India Federation that would include both provinces and princely states. However, this federation never materialized because the princely states did not agree to join. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Act of 1935 actually abolished diarchy at the provincial level, where it had been introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919. Instead, diarchy was introduced at the Centre, dividing federal subjects into “reserved” and “transferred” categories. Statement 3 is correct. The Act extended communal representation by providing separate electorates for various communities, including the Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes), women, and labourers, in addition to the existing communal representation for Muslims, Sikhs, and others.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935:

• The Act provided for the establishment of an All India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units, but the federation never came into being.

• The Act introduced diarchy at the provincial level while abolishing it at the Centre.

• The Act extended communal representation by providing separate electorates for Scheduled Castes, women, and labourers.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct. The Government of India Act, 1935, proposed the creation of an All India Federation that would include both provinces and princely states. However, this federation never materialized because the princely states did not agree to join.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Act of 1935 actually abolished diarchy at the provincial level, where it had been introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919. Instead, diarchy was introduced at the Centre, dividing federal subjects into “reserved” and “transferred” categories.

Statement 3 is correct. The Act extended communal representation by providing separate electorates for various communities, including the Depressed Classes (Scheduled Castes), women, and labourers, in addition to the existing communal representation for Muslims, Sikhs, and others.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Provincial elections held in British India in 1936-37? a) The Congress formed governments in all eleven provinces. b) The elections led to the complete boycott of British institutions by the Congress. c) The Congress successfully formed governments in seven out of eleven provinces. d) The elections resulted in the revival of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Correct Solution: c) In the provincial elections of 1936-37, the Congress emerged as the dominant party and successfully formed governments in seven out of the eleven provinces where elections were held. This marked a significant shift from confrontation to constitutional politics, as the Congress sought to work within the framework of the Government of India Act, 1935, and utilize the opportunity to advance their goals through legislative power. Incorrect Solution: c) In the provincial elections of 1936-37, the Congress emerged as the dominant party and successfully formed governments in seven out of the eleven provinces where elections were held. This marked a significant shift from confrontation to constitutional politics, as the Congress sought to work within the framework of the Government of India Act, 1935, and utilize the opportunity to advance their goals through legislative power.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Provincial elections held in British India in 1936-37?

• a) The Congress formed governments in all eleven provinces.

• b) The elections led to the complete boycott of British institutions by the Congress.

• c) The Congress successfully formed governments in seven out of eleven provinces.

• d) The elections resulted in the revival of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Solution: c)

In the provincial elections of 1936-37, the Congress emerged as the dominant party and successfully formed governments in seven out of the eleven provinces where elections were held. This marked a significant shift from confrontation to constitutional politics, as the Congress sought to work within the framework of the Government of India Act, 1935, and utilize the opportunity to advance their goals through legislative power.

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding India’s participation in the Second World War: Viceroy Linlithgow declared India’s participation in WWII without consulting Indian political leaders, leading to widespread discontent. The Indian National Congress supported the British war effort unconditionally, hoping to gain favor for independence after the war. The Congress Working Committee resolution condemned fascist aggression and imperialism while offering conditional support to the British war effort. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1, 2, and 3 c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only Correct Solution: d) Statement 1 is correct. Viceroy Linlithgow unilaterally declared India’s participation in WWII without consulting Indian political leaders, which caused significant discontent and sparked debates within the Indian political landscape. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Indian National Congress did not support the British war effort unconditionally. Instead, they offered conditional support, demanding the establishment of a Constituent Assembly and a responsible government as prerequisites for their cooperation. Statement 3 is correct. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution that condemned fascist aggression and imperialism. Simultaneously, they offered conditional support to the British war effort, stipulating that India’s participation was contingent upon assurances regarding its political future and governance structure post-war. Incorrect Solution: d) Statement 1 is correct. Viceroy Linlithgow unilaterally declared India’s participation in WWII without consulting Indian political leaders, which caused significant discontent and sparked debates within the Indian political landscape. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Indian National Congress did not support the British war effort unconditionally. Instead, they offered conditional support, demanding the establishment of a Constituent Assembly and a responsible government as prerequisites for their cooperation. Statement 3 is correct. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution that condemned fascist aggression and imperialism. Simultaneously, they offered conditional support to the British war effort, stipulating that India’s participation was contingent upon assurances regarding its political future and governance structure post-war.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India’s participation in the Second World War:

• Viceroy Linlithgow declared India’s participation in WWII without consulting Indian political leaders, leading to widespread discontent.

• The Indian National Congress supported the British war effort unconditionally, hoping to gain favor for independence after the war.

• The Congress Working Committee resolution condemned fascist aggression and imperialism while offering conditional support to the British war effort.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1, 2, and 3

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 3 only

Solution: d)

Statement 1 is correct. Viceroy Linlithgow unilaterally declared India’s participation in WWII without consulting Indian political leaders, which caused significant discontent and sparked debates within the Indian political landscape.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Indian National Congress did not support the British war effort unconditionally. Instead, they offered conditional support, demanding the establishment of a Constituent Assembly and a responsible government as prerequisites for their cooperation.

Statement 3 is correct. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution that condemned fascist aggression and imperialism. Simultaneously, they offered conditional support to the British war effort, stipulating that India’s participation was contingent upon assurances regarding its political future and governance structure post-war.

Solution: d)

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