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The Simon Commission was boycotted because it had no Indian representation.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Simon Commission (1927) was boycotted by all Indian political parties because it had no Indian members. Protesters carried black flags chanting 'Simon Go Back', leading to Lala Lajpat Rai's fatal lathi charge. [[1]]
The Poona Pact (1932) was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and ______.
Answer: B.R. Ambedkar
The Poona Pact (September 24, 1932) was signed between Gandhi and Ambedkar, ensuring reserved seats for Depressed Classes in legislative councils. It replaced the Communal Award's separate electorates for Dalits. [[1]]
The Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended after which incident?
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Chauri Chaura
- Dandi March
- Quit India
Answer: Chauri Chaura
Gandhi suspended the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident, where protesters burned a police station killing 22 policemen. Gandhi believed the movement had turned violent. [[1]]
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919.
- True
- False
Answer: True
On April 13, 1919 (Baisakhi day), General Dyer ordered troops to fire on an unarmed crowd at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, killing hundreds. This brutality galvanized the Indian independence movement. [[1]]
The Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918) was mediated by Mahatma Gandhi using the method of ______.
Answer: fasting
During the Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918), Gandhi undertook a fast to pressure both mill owners and workers to negotiate. This was one of the earliest uses of fasting as a tool of moral persuasion in India's freedom struggle. [[1]]
Mahatma Gandhi's first satyagraha in India was at:
- Kheda
- Champaran
- Ahmedabad
- Bardoli
Answer: Champaran
Gandhi's first satyagraha in India was the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar, where he supported indigo farmers against exploitative plantation systems. This marked the beginning of his mass movement strategy. [[1]]
Birsa Munda led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) in the late 19th century.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Birsa Munda (1875-1900) led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) in the Chotanagpur region against British land policies and missionary activities. He is revered as 'Dharti Aba' (Father of the Earth) by tribal communities. [[1]]
The Press Act of 1910 gave the government powers to seize seditious publications.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Indian Press Act of 1910, enacted during Lord Minto's tenure, empowered authorities to demand security deposits from newspapers and confiscate presses publishing 'seditious' material. [[1]]
Raja Ram Mohan Roy started the newspaper 'Sambad Kaumudi' in the ______ language.
Answer: Bengali
Raja Ram Mohan Roy started 'Sambad Kaumudi' (The Moon of Intelligence) in Bengali in 1821 to propagate social reforms and rational thinking. He also published 'Mirat-ul-Akbar' in Persian. [[1]]
Who started the first newspaper in India, 'Hickey's Bengal Gazette'?
- James Augustus Hickey
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Surendranath Banerjee
Answer: James Augustus Hickey
James Augustus Hickey started 'Hickey's Bengal Gazette' in 1780, the first newspaper in India. It was critical of the East India Company and was eventually suppressed by Governor-General Warren Hastings. [[1]]
The Wood's Despatch of 1854 is considered the 'Magna Carta of English Education in India'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Charles Wood's Despatch (1854) recommended establishing universities, promoting female education, and introducing a graded school system. It laid the foundation for modern education in India. [[1]]
Lord Canning was the Governor-General during the Revolt of 1857.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Lord Canning served as Governor-General (1856-58) and became the first Viceroy of India (1858-62) after the Government of India Act 1858 transferred power from the Company to the Crown. [[1]]
The Permanent Settlement was introduced by Lord ______ in 1793.
Answer: Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha in 1793. It fixed land revenue permanently and recognized zamindars as landowners, creating a loyal landlord class. [[1]]
Who was the first Governor-General of British India?
- Warren Hastings
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings served as the first Governor-General of Bengal (1773-85) under the Regulating Act of 1773. He established administrative foundations but was later impeached for alleged corruption. [[1]]
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was part of the Third Carnatic War.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Battle of Plassey (1757) occurred after the Carnatic Wars. The Third Carnatic War (1756-63) ended with the Treaty of Paris (1763), which confirmed British supremacy over the French in India. [[1]]
The British East India Company was granted a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Queen Elizabeth I granted a royal charter to the British East India Company on December 31, 1600, giving it a monopoly on English trade with the East Indies for 15 years. [[1]]
The Dutch East India Company established its first factory in India at ______.
Answer: Masulipatnam
The Dutch established their first factory at Masulipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) in 1605. They later set up centers at Pulicat, Nagapattinam, and Chinsurah, focusing on spice and textile trade. [[1]]
Who was the first European to reach India by sea?
- Christopher Columbus
- Vasco da Gama
- Bartholomew Dias
- Albuquerque
Answer: Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama reached Calicut (Kozhikode) on May 20, 1498, becoming the first European to reach India by sea via the Cape of Good Hope. This opened direct maritime trade between Europe and India. [[1]]
The Sikh Empire was established by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1799.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore in 1799 and established the Sikh Empire. He unified the Misls, modernized the army, and ruled with religious tolerance until his death in 1839. [[1]]
The Golden Temple is located in ______.
Answer: Amritsar
The Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, Punjab, is the holiest shrine of Sikhism. Built by Guru Ram Das and completed by Guru Arjan Dev, it symbolizes openness with doors on all four sides. [[1]]