History – True/False – GK Questions

Mangal Pandey, a sepoy of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry, attacked British officers in Barrackpore on March 29, 1857, protesting the new cartridges. He was hanged on April 8, 1857, becoming a martyr of the revolt. [[30]]

While railways facilitated movement of people and goods, their primary purpose was to transport raw materials to ports for export to Britain and move troops quickly to suppress rebellions. [[30]]

British policies favored import of manufactured goods from Britain and export of raw materials from India. This led to the decline of India's renowned textile and handicraft industries, causing unemployment and poverty. [[1]]

The Child Marriage Restraint Act (Sarda Act) of 1929 set the minimum age of marriage at 14 for girls and 18 for boys. It was a significant step against child marriage in colonial India. [[1]]

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar campaigned vigorously for widow remarriage. His efforts led to the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856, which legalized remarriage of Hindu widows. [[30]]

Unlike the Permanent Settlement, the Ryotwari System allowed the government to revise revenue rates every 20-30 years based on land productivity, giving the state more flexibility but creating uncertainty for peasants. [[30]]

The Ryotwari System, introduced by Thomas Munro in Madras Presidency, allowed peasants (ryots) to pay revenue directly to the government, bypassing intermediaries. It was also used in Bombay and Assam. [[1]]

Maharana Pratap of Mewar fought the Battle of Haldighati against Akbar's forces led by Man Singh in 1576. Though tactically inconclusive, Pratap continued guerrilla warfare to defend Mewar's independence. [[1]]

Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529) was the most prominent Vijayanagara ruler. He expanded the empire, patronized arts and literature, and maintained friendly relations with Portuguese traders. [[30]]

Ahimsa is a core principle in both Buddhism and Jainism. Jainism emphasizes it more strictly, advocating non-violence in thought, word, and deed towards all living beings. [[30]]

Panini's Ashtadhyayi (c. 4th century BCE) is a comprehensive treatise on Sanskrit grammar with nearly 4,000 rules. It is considered one of the greatest intellectual achievements of ancient India. [[1]]

The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille. It overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, and promoted ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. [[1]]

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain around 1760 with mechanization of textiles, steam power, and the factory system. It transformed economies and societies globally. [[30]]

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected President of the Constituent Assembly on December 11, 1946. He later became the first President of independent India (1950-1962). [[30]]

The 42nd Amendment added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble. It also emphasized the unity and integrity of the nation during the Emergency period. [[30]]

The Government of India Act 1935 established a Federal Court at Delhi (inaugurated in 1937) to adjudicate disputes between provinces and federal units. It was the precursor to the Supreme Court of India. [[1]]

The Constituent Assembly first met on December 9, 1946. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and enforced on January 26, 1950 – totaling 2 years, 11 months, 18 days. [[30]]

Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905 on administrative grounds, but it was widely seen as a 'divide and rule' policy. It sparked the Swadeshi Movement and was annulled in 1911. [[30]]

Rash Behari Bose initially organized the INA in 1942. Subhash Chandra Bose later took command in 1943, reorganized it, and proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India. [[1]]

Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942, with the slogan 'Do or Die'. Most Congress leaders were arrested immediately, but the movement continued through underground activities. [[1]]