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Question 902

Mahatma Gandhi was conferred the title of 'Father of Nation' by:

ARabindranath Tagore

BJawaharlal Nehru

CSubash Chandra Bose

DSarojini Naidu

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C. Subash Chandra BoseExplanation not yet available.

Question 901

The Ramakrishna Mission was founded in 1897 by :

ASister Nivedita

BSwami Dayananda Swaraswati

CSwami Vivekananda

DNone of them

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C. Swami VivekanandaExplanation not yet available.

Question 899

The pact brought unity between Indian National Congress and Muslim League in 1916 was :

APoona Pactor

BMadras Pact

CLahore Pact

DLucknow Pact

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D. Lucknow PactExplanation not yet available.

Question 898

The name of Nawab Salimullah of Dacca is associated with the foundation of :

AIndian National Congress

BMuslim League

CHome Rule League

DGhadar Party

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B. Muslim LeagueExplanation not yet available.

Question 897

The Moderate - Extremist split is known as :

ALucknow split

BSurat split

CKanpur split

DLahore split

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B. Surat splitExplanation not yet available.

Question 896

In 1885 the Indian National Congress met at Bombay under the presidency of :

ASurrendranath Banerjee

BGopal Krishna Gokhle

CDadabhai Naoroji

DW. C. Banerjee

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D. W. C. BanerjeeThe Indian National Congress first met in 1885 at Bombay under the presidency of W. C. Banerjee. This historic session marked the beginning of organized national political activity in India. Seventy-two delegates attended, laying the foundation for a platform that later led the freedom movement.

Question 895

Who was William Hunter ?

AChairman of the Education Commission of 1882-83

BChairman of the Education Commission of 1917-1919

CChairman of the Education Commission of 1929

DEducational Advisor to the Goverment of India, appointed by the Central Advisory Board of Education, 1944.

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A. Chairman of the Education Commission of 1882-83William Hunter was the Chairman of the Education Commission of 1882–83, also known as the Hunter Commission. It was appointed by Lord Ripon to evaluate the progress of education and recommend reforms. The Commission emphasized primary education, teacher training, and improving educational access, particularly in rural areas.

Question 894

Lord Ripon assumed charge as Governor General of India in :

A1880

B1881

C1883

D1885

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A. 1880Lord Ripon assumed charge as the Governor-General of India in 1880. Known for his liberal policies, he introduced important reforms such as the repeal of the Vernacular Press Act and the Ilbert Bill proposal. His tenure is often remembered for promoting local self-government and supporting greater freedom for Indians.

Question 851

Quit India Movement was declared by the Indian National Congress after the failure of the :

ACripps Mission

BAugust offer

CWavell plan

DNone of the above

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A. Cripps MissionThe Quit India Movement was declared by the Indian National Congress in August 1942 after the failure of the Cripps Mission. The mission, sent by the British government, offered limited self-governance, which the Congress rejected. This led to the call for “Do or Die,” urging immediate British withdrawal from India.

Question 831

Who among the following initiated the formation of Azad-Hind-Fouz ?

ASubhas Chandra Bose

BChittaranjan Das

CRash Behari Bose

DAbid Hussain

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C. Rash Behari BoseThe formation of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) was first initiated by Rash Behari Bose. He laid the foundation by organizing Indian soldiers and expatriates in Japan during World War II. Later, Subhas Chandra Bose took command and reorganized the INA into a powerful force to fight for India’s independence.

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Indian History

Mahatma Gandhi was conferred the title of 'Father of Nation' by:

The Ramakrishna Mission was founded in 1897 by :

The pact brought unity between Indian National Congress and Muslim League in 1916 was :

The name of Nawab Salimullah of Dacca is associated with the foundation of :

The Moderate - Extremist split is known as :

In 1885 the Indian National Congress met at Bombay under the presidency of :

Who was William Hunter ?

Lord Ripon assumed charge as Governor General of India in :

Quit India Movement was declared by the Indian National Congress after the failure of the :

Who among the following initiated the formation of Azad-Hind-Fouz ?

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