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Question 568

Seleucus was the General of

AChandragupta Mourya

BDhana Nanda

CAlexander

DVikramaditya

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C. AlexanderSeleucus was a general of Alexander the Great. After Alexander’s death, he became one of the most powerful rulers among the Diadochi and established the Seleucid Empire. He later fought Chandragupta Maurya but eventually signed a treaty, giving territory in exchange for 500 war elephants.

Question 549

The Pact signed between Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar in 1932, for providing separate electorates for the depressed classes was :

AThe Delhi Pact

BThe Poona Pact

CThe Lucknow Pact

DThe Lahore Pact

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B. The Poona PactThe pact signed between Gandhiji and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in 1932 was the Poona Pact. It was an agreement to resolve the issue of separate electorates for the Depressed Classes. Instead of separate electorates, they agreed on reserved seats within the general electorate, ensuring greater political representation for the Depressed Classes while maintaining social unity.

Question 548

The repressive Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was repealed in 1882 by :

ALord Lytton

BLord Ripon

CLord Hastings

DLord Curzon

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B. Lord RiponThe Vernacular Press Act of 1878, introduced by Lord Lytton to restrict the freedom of Indian-language newspapers, was repealed in 1882 by Lord Ripon. Ripon believed in liberal policies and supported freedom of expression. His decision ended the harsh censorship imposed on the Indian press and restored greater journalistic freedom.

Question 547

The name of Sarojini Naidu is associated with : A) Non-cooperation Movement. B) Swadeshi Movement. C) Civil disobedience Movement. D) Quit India Movement

ANon-cooperation Movement

BSwadeshi Movement

CCivil disobedience Movement

DQuit India Movement

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C. Civil disobedience MovementSarojini Naidu is closely associated with the Civil Disobedience Movement. She actively participated in the Salt Satyagraha in 1930 and even led the Dharasana Salt Raid after Gandhiji’s arrest. Her leadership and courage during this movement earned her national admiration. She also worked to inspire women across India to join the struggle for independence.

Question 546

In which session of the Indian National Congress was the demand for 'Complete Independence' adopted ?

ALahore Congress session of 1929

BHaripura Congress session of 1938

CTripuri Congress session of 1939

DBombay Congress session of 1934

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A. Lahore Congress session of 1929The demand for ‘Complete Independence’ (Purna Swaraj) was adopted in the Lahore Congress Session of 1929 under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru. This session marked a turning point in the freedom struggle, declaring that Indians would accept nothing less than full sovereignty. The historic decision led to the celebration of 26 January 1930 as the first Independence Day.

Question 545

Who said 'You give me blood, and I will give you freedom' ?

ABal Gangadhar Tilak

BNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose

CCapt. Shah Nawaz Khan

DGurbaksh Singh Dhilon

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B. Netaji Subhash Chandra BoseThe slogan “You give me blood, and I will give you freedom” was given by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. He used this powerful call to inspire Indians, especially the soldiers of the Indian National Army (INA), to fight courageously for India’s independence. The slogan became a symbol of patriotism and sacrifice.

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.

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Seleucus was the General of

The Pact signed between Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar in 1932, for providing separate electorates for the depressed classes was :

The repressive Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was repealed in 1882 by :

The name of Sarojini Naidu is associated with : A) Non-cooperation Movement. B) Swadeshi Movement. C) Civil disobedience Movement. D) Quit India Movement

In which session of the Indian National Congress was the demand for 'Complete Independence' adopted ?

Who said 'You give me blood, and I will give you freedom' ?

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' ?

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