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11 questions · 2009 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942) (5)Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947) (3)Early Nationalism & Indian National Congress (1885-1915) (1)Peasant, Tribal & Labour Movements (1)Social & Religious Reform Movements (1)

Consider the following statements :

  1. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935.
  2. The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the provinces of British India and the Princely States.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta?

(a) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
(b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(c) Keshab Chandra Sen
(d) Raja Rammohan Roy
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Answer: (d) Raja Rammohan Roy

Who of the following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India?

(a) James Ramsay MacDonald
(b) Stanley Baldwin
(c) Neville Chamberlain
(d) Winston Churchill
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Answer: (d) Winston Churchill

During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?

(a) It curtailed the freedom of religion
(b) It suppressed the Indian traditional education
(c) It authorized the government to imprison people without trial
(d) It curbed the trade union activities
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Answer: (c) It authorized the government to imprison people without trial

Which one of the following began with the Dandi March?

(a) Home Rule Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
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Answer: (c) Civil Disobedience Movement

With

which one of the following movements is the slogan “Do or die” associated?

(a) Swadeshi Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
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Answer: (d) Quit India Movement

Who of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) N. M. Joshi
(d) J. B. Kripalani
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Answer: (a) Mahatma Gandhi

In the context of the Indian freedom struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?

(a) The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall
(b) Partition of Bengal took effect
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj
(d) Lokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona
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Answer: (b) Partition of Bengal took effect

In the ‘Individual Satyagraha’, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second?

(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) C. Rajagopalachari
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Answer: (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Consider the following statements:

  1. Full independence for India.
  2. Creation of Constitution-making body.

The Cripps Proposals include the provision for

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only

During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in

(a) Civil Disobedience Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Quit India Movement
(d) Swadeshi Movement
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Answer: (c) Quit India Movement