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Question 3586

Who played an important role in bringing the Congress and the Muslim League together (Lucknow Pact, 1916)?

ADadabhai Naoroji

BLokmanya Tilak

CM.A.Jinha

DAnnie Besant

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B. Lokmanya TilakLokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak played an important role in bringing the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League together during the Lucknow Pact of 1916. The pact marked a historic moment of Hindu-Muslim unity, where both parties agreed to present joint constitutional demands to the British government for greater self-governance.

Question 3585

Who led the Khasi revolt against the British?

AKiang Nongbah

BRani Gaidinliu

CU-Tirot Singh

DMoJe Riba

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C. U-Tirot SinghExplanation not yet available.

Question 3584

Where did the French establish their first factory in India?

APondicherry

BMusalipatam

CSurat

DGoa

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C. SuratThe French established their first factory in India at Surat in 1668. Surat, located on the western coast, was an important trading port at that time. This marked the beginning of French commercial activities in India, which later expanded to places like Pondicherry, Chandernagore, and Karaikal.

Question 3583

The site of Harappa is located on the bank of river:

ARavi

BIndus

CBeas

DSaraswati

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A. RaviThe site of Harappa is located on the banks of the river Ravi in present-day Pakistan. It was one of the major urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, known for its planned city layout, advanced drainage system, and use of standardized bricks. The discovery of Harappa in the 1920s marked the beginning of In

Question 3582

Who among the following established the Mukti Mission in Pune?

APandita Ramabai

BSwami Dayanand Saraswati

CSavitribai Phule

DJyotiba Phule

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A. Pandita RamabaiThe Mukti Mission in Pune was established by Pandita Ramabai in 1889. It was founded to provide shelter, education, and vocational training to widows and destitute women. Pandita Ramabai, a pioneering social reformer and women’s rights activist, worked tirelessly for the upliftment and empowerment of women in India.

Question 3581

Ram Mohan Roy was conferred with the title "Raja" by:

Athe British

Bthe Mughals

Cthe Hindus

DIndian Women

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B. the MughalsRam Mohan Roy was conferred with the title “Raja” by the Mughal Emperor Akbar II in 1831. He was sent as an ambassador to England to represent the Mughal emperor’s interests before the British government. The title recognized his intellect, reformist zeal, and contribution to social and educational progress in India.

Question 3580

Who was the founder of "The Independent Labour Party" in India?

AMahatma Gandhi

BDr. B. R Ambedkar

CBal Gangadhar Tilak

DJawaharlal Nehru

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B. Dr. B. R AmbedkarDr. B. R. Ambedkar founded the Independent Labour Party in 1936. The party aimed to represent the interests of the working class, peasants, and the depressed classes. It opposed caste-based discrimination and fought for social and economic justice, marking Ambedkar’s strong political advocacy for equality and workers’ rights in colonial India.

Question 3579

"History of British India" is written by:

ACharles Grant

BAlexander Duff

CE. Storrow

DJames Mill

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D. James MillThe book “History of British India” was written by James Mill in 1817. It was a comprehensive account of India under British rule and played a significant role in shaping British policies toward India. Mill, who had never visited India, viewed Indian society from a Eurocentric perspective, often criticizing its traditions and culture.

Question 3578

The practice of Sati was abolished by Lord William Bentinck on:

ADecember 4, 1826

BNovember 4, 1827

CNovember 4, 1828

DDecember 4, 1829

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D. December 4, 1829The practice of Sati was abolished by Lord William Bentinck on December 4, 1829. This social reform was enacted with the strong support of Raja Rammohan Roy, who campaigned against the inhuman custom. The abolition of Sati was a landmark step in promoting women’s rights and social justice in India.

Question 3577

A CD-ROM is a kind of:

AOptical disk

BMagnetic disk

CFibre disk

DNone of these

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A. Optical diskExplanation: A CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is an optical disk used to store large amounts of data. It is read using a laser beam in a CD drive and is commonly used for distributing software, music, and multimedia content.

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Who played an important role in bringing the Congress and the Muslim League together (Lucknow Pact, 1916)?

Who led the Khasi revolt against the British?

Where did the French establish their first factory in India?

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Who among the following established the Mukti Mission in Pune?

Ram Mohan Roy was conferred with the title "Raja" by:

Who was the founder of "The Independent Labour Party" in India?

"History of British India" is written by:

The practice of Sati was abolished by Lord William Bentinck on:

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