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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.

Question 534

Calcutta University was established in :

A1857

B1878

C1880

D1882

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A. 1857Calcutta University was established on 24 January 1857, making it one of the first modern universities in India. Founded during Lord Canning’s tenure and modeled on the University of London, it introduced a structured system of higher education with affiliated colleges and standardized examinations. The university later became a major center of learning, producing influential leaders, scientists, and thinkers who contributed significantly to India’s intellectual and nationalist movements.

Question 533

The control of Indian administration was transferred from the East India Company to the Crown (British Govt.) by :

AThe Goverment of India Act, 1858

BThe Indian Council Act, 1861

CThe Royal Title Act, 1876

DThe Arms Acts, 1878

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A. The Goverment of India Act, 1858The control of Indian administration was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown by the Government of India Act, 1858. This Act was passed after the Revolt of 1857, which exposed major failures in Company rule. Through this Act, the British government took direct control over India, abolished the Company’s authority, and created the post of Secretary of State for India to oversee governance. It marked the beginning of the British Raj and centralized administration under the Crown.

Question 425

C Rajagopalachari was the

ALast Governor General of free India

BFirst Indian Governor General of free India

CLast Governor General of India

DNone of these

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B. First Indian Governor General of free IndiaC. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General of free India. He assumed office in 1948 after Lord Mountbatten and served until 1950. Rajaji was the only Indian to hold this position, marking the end of British-appointed Governor-Generals in India.

Question 422

The Asiatic Society of was established in Calcutta by

AWarren Hasting

BSir William Jones

CRaja Rammohan Roy

DNone of these

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B. Sir William JonesThe Asiatic Society was established in Calcutta by Sir William Jones in 1784. It became an important institution for the study of Indian history, culture, literature, and languages, and played a key role in promoting Oriental research during the British period.

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Indian History

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'.

Calcutta University was established in :

The control of Indian administration was transferred from the East India Company to the Crown (British Govt.) by :

C Rajagopalachari was the

The Asiatic Society of was established in Calcutta by

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