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Question 544

When and where was the Tebhaga Movement started ?

AIn 1945 in Bihar

BIn 1944 in Uttar Pradesh

CIn 1946 in Bengal

DIn 1947 in Gujrat

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C. In 1946 in BengalThe Tebhaga Movement started in 1946 in Bengal. It was a major peasant struggle led mainly by sharecroppers (bargadars) who demanded two-thirds (tebhaga) of the crop instead of giving half to the landlords. Supported by the Kisan Sabha, the movement became a landmark in agrarian resistance and highlighted exploitation under the zamindari system.

Question 543

Who was elected the president of Tripuri Congress session of 1939 ?

APaltavi Sitaramaiya

BJawaharlal Nehru

CRash Bihari Bose

DNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose

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D. Netaji Subhash Chandra BoseNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose was elected the President of the Tripuri Congress Session in 1939. Despite strong opposition from the Gandhian group, he won against Pattabhi Sitaramayya, Gandhi’s preferred candidate. His re-election highlighted ideological differences within the Congress regarding strategies for achieving independence.

Question 542

First elected President of the 'All India Kishan Sabha' was

ASahajananda Saraswati

BN. G. Ranga

CBankim Mukherjee

DNone of them

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A. Sahajananda SaraswatiSahajananda Saraswati was the first elected President of the All India Kisan Sabha, formed in 1936 to champion farmers’ rights. A prominent peasant leader from Bihar, he worked to oppose zamindari oppression, fight for fair land rights, and mobilize peasants across India against exploitative agrarian policies.

Question 541

Who is popularly known as 'Master da' ?

AArobindo Ghosh

BBatukeswar Dutta

CDinesh Gupta

DSurya Sen

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D. Surya SenSurya Sen is popularly known as 'Master Da'. He was a prominent revolutionary leader from Bengal and the mastermind behind the Chittagong Armoury Raid of 1930. As a schoolteacher, he was affectionately called “Master Da” by his followers. His leadership, courage, and sacrifice made him an iconic figure in India’s freedom struggle.

Question 540

Name the Revolutionary Society established by the Indians in America in 1913 against the British rule in India :

AIndian Independent League

BIndian National Army

CGadhar Party

DNone of these

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C. Gadhar PartyThe revolutionary society formed by Indians in America in 1913 to fight British rule was the Gadhar Party. It was established by Indian immigrants, mainly Punjabi Sikhs, in San Francisco. The party aimed to inspire armed revolt against British rule and published the “Gadhar” newspaper to spread revolutionary ideas and mobilize support among Indians worldwide.

Question 539

The name of Chitta Ranjan das is associated with :

AIndigo Revolt

BMeerut conspiracy case

CFormation of Swarajya Party

DThe Cabinet Mission

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C. Formation of Swarajya PartyChitta Ranjan Das is closely associated with the formation of the Swarajya Party in 1923. Along with Motilal Nehru, he founded the party to enter legislative councils and obstruct colonial governance from within after the Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended. C.R. Das served as its first president and played a key role in strengthening constitutional opposition to British rule.

Question 538

The founder of 'Arya Samaj' was :

ADayananda Saraswati

BKeshab Chandra Sen

CMahadev Gobindra Ranade

DDebendranath Tagore

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A. Dayananda SaraswatiArya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875. He started this reform movement to purify Hinduism by returning to the teachings of the Vedas. Arya Samaj opposed idol worship, promoted women’s education, encouraged social reforms like widow remarriage, and emphasized equality. Dayananda’s motto “Back to the Vedas” inspired a strong revivalist and reformist spirit across India.

Question 537

Who gave the title 'Mahatma' to M. K. Gandhi ?

ARabindra Nath Tagore

BSubhas Chandra Bose

CJawaharlal Nehru

DBal Gangadhar Tilak

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A. Rabindra Nath TagoreThe title “Mahatma” was given to M. K. Gandhi by Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore used this title to acknowledge Gandhi’s moral strength, simplicity, and his unique method of non-violent struggle. The term “Mahatma,” meaning “great soul,” soon became widely accepted as Gandhi emerged as the central figure of India’s freedom movement.

Question 536

The founder of the Aligarh Anglo-oriental college was :

AMuhammad Ali Jinnah

BAbdullah Rasul

CSir Syed Ahmed Khan

DAbdul Kalam Azad

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C. Sir Syed Ahmed KhanThe Aligarh Anglo-Oriental College was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1875. His aim was to modernize Muslim education by introducing Western sciences along with traditional learning. The college later grew into the Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. Sir Syed’s efforts played a major role in promoting modern education and social reform among Indian Muslims.

Question 535

Name the book of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee which contains the national song 'Bande Mataram'.

AKapal Kundala

BDurgesh Nandini

CAnanda Math

DRajsingha

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C. Ananda MathThe national song "Bande Mataram" appears in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s novel Ananda Math, published in 1882. The song became a powerful source of inspiration during India’s freedom struggle, symbolizing patriotism and the spirit of resistance against colonial rule. Ananda Math depicts the story of Sanyasi rebels fighting British oppression.

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When and where was the Tebhaga Movement started ?

Who was elected the president of Tripuri Congress session of 1939 ?

First elected President of the 'All India Kishan Sabha' was

Who is popularly known as 'Master da' ?

Name the Revolutionary Society established by the Indians in America in 1913 against the British rule in India :

The name of Chitta Ranjan das is associated with :

The founder of 'Arya Samaj' was :

Who gave the title 'Mahatma' to M. K. Gandhi ?

The founder of the Aligarh Anglo-oriental college was :

Name the book of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee which contains the national song 'Bande Mataram'.

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