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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 3530

Subhas Chandra Bose was elected as President of Congress in the year:

A1938

B1933

C1928

D1923

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A. 1938Subhas Chandra Bose was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1938 at the Haripura Session. As president, he emphasized industrialization, self-reliance, and a more assertive approach toward independence. He was re-elected in 1939 at the Tripuri Session but later resigned due to ideological differences with the Gandhian faction.

Question 3116

Satara got annexed to East India Company by applying which policy?

APrinciple of Adjudication

BPrinciple of Paramountcy

CDoctrine of Lapse

DDoctrine of Land

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C. Doctrine of LapseSatara was annexed to the East India Company in 1848 by applying the Doctrine of Lapse policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this doctrine, if a ruler died without a natural male heir, his kingdom would be annexed by the British. The annexation of Satara was the first major application of this policy.

Question 3109

Who took arms and led an anti-British movement when the British tried to annex the State of Kitoor?

ASethu Lakshmi Bhai

BRudramadevi

CRani Channamma

DRani Lakshmi Bhai

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C. Rani ChannammaExplanation: Rani Channamma of Kittur was one of the earliest female rulers to take up arms against the British. When the British tried to annex the State of Kittur under the Doctrine of Lapse, she led a strong armed rebellion in 1824. Her courageous resistance made her a symbol of early anti-British struggle, long before the Revolt of 1857.

Question 3107

Which Governor General was credited with the initiation of the policy of 'Paramountcy'?

ALord Richardson

BLord Hastings

CLord Clive

DLord Williamson

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B. Lord HastingsExplanation: Lord Hastings is credited with initiating the policy of ‘Paramountcy’ in India during his tenure as Governor-General (1813–1823). This policy asserted the supreme authority of the British over Indian princely states, compelling them to accept British dominance in political and military matters. It laid the foundation for expanding British control across the subcontinent.

Question 3044

After the battle of ________ in 1757, the British achieved political power in India

ABuxar

BPlassey

CAliwal

DNone of these

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B. PlasseyExplanation: After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British East India Company gained its first significant political control in India. The victory, led by Robert Clive against the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, marked the beginning of British political dominance. Plassey paved the way for further expansion and ultimately the establishment of British rule in India.

Question 3034

Who handed over the charge of Indian National Army to Netaji?

ARashbehari Bose

BMohan Singh

CHardayal

DMahendra Pratap

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A. Rashbehari BoseExplanation: Rashbehari Bose handed over the leadership of the Indian National Army (INA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in 1943. Rashbehari Bose had first organized the INA with the support of Japan, but he believed Netaji’s dynamic leadership and mass appeal would strengthen the movement. Under Netaji, the INA became a powerful force fighting for India’s independence.

Question 3031

Who founded All India Harijan Sangh?

AB R Ambedkar

BGandhiji

CJayprakash Narayan

DRaj Narayan

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B. GandhijiExplanation: The All India Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 to work for the upliftment of the Depressed Classes, whom he called “Harijans” (children of God). The organization focused on education, sanitation, temple entry, and social equality to eliminate untouchability and promote social justice across India.

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Indian History

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:

Subhas Chandra Bose was elected as President of Congress in the year:

Satara got annexed to East India Company by applying which policy?

Who took arms and led an anti-British movement when the British tried to annex the State of Kitoor?

Which Governor General was credited with the initiation of the policy of 'Paramountcy'?

After the battle of ________ in 1757, the British achieved political power in India

Who handed over the charge of Indian National Army to Netaji?

Who founded All India Harijan Sangh?

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