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Question 2955

The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on:

ALord Clive's report

BSimon Commission

CLord Curzon Commission

DDimitrov Thesis

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B. Simon CommissionExplanation: The Government of India Act, 1935 was primarily based on the recommendations of the Simon Commission (1927). The Act introduced provincial autonomy, a federal structure (though never fully implemented), and expanded voting rights. It was the longest and most comprehensive constitutional act passed by the British for India and served as the basis for India’s governance until independence.

Question 2943

Who founded the Indian National Party in Berlin during 1914?

AChampakaraman Pillai

BSubhash Chandra Bose

CW.C. Banerjee

DLala hardayal

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A. Champakaraman PillaiExplanation: The Indian National Party in Berlin was founded in 1914 by Champakaraman Pillai. He was an Indian revolutionary who worked in Germany to mobilize international support for India’s independence during World War I. The party collaborated with other expatriate revolutionaries to challenge British rule from abroad.

Question 2942

The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:

AGandhi and Nehru

BNehru and Ambedkar

CGandhi and Ambedkar

DMalaviya and Ambedkar

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C. Gandhi and AmbedkarExplanation: The Poona Pact was signed in 1932 between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. It resolved the dispute created by the British Communal Award, which granted separate electorates to the Depressed Classes. Through the pact, separate electorates were replaced with reserved seats within the general electorate, ensuring political representation while maintaining social unity.

Question 2939

During Quit India Movement, 'Parallel Government' was constituted at:

ABallia

BVaranasi

CAllahabad

DLucknow

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A. BalliaExplanation: During the Quit India Movement of 1942, a ‘Parallel Government’ was established at Ballia in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Chittu Pandey, often called the “Sher-e-Ballia.” The local administration was overthrown temporarily, showing strong public defiance against British rule. Similar parallel governments also appeared in Satara and Tamluk.

Question 2798

Which incident force Mahatma Gandhi to call for the suspension of the Non-Co-operation movement in 1922 ?

AMob violence in Chauri chaura

BJalianwalabagh massacre

CChittangong Armoury Raid

DFoundation of the Swarajya Party

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A. Mob violence in Chauri chauraExplanation: Mahatma Gandhi suspended the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 after the violent incident at Chauri Chaura in Uttar Pradesh. During a protest, a mob set fire to a police station, killing several policemen. Deeply committed to non-violence, Gandhi felt the movement had deviated from its peaceful path, leading him to call it off immediately.

Question 2797

the act of 1919 is known as:

ARowlatt Act

BMorley Minto Act

CMont Fort Act

DSimon Act

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A. Rowlatt ActExplanation: The Act of 1919 is officially known as the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms or the Mont-Ford Act. It introduced dyarchy in provincial governments, expanding limited self-government by dividing subjects into “reserved” and “transferred” categories. Although the Rowlatt Act was also passed in 1919, the term “Act of 1919” generally refers to the Mont-Ford Reforms that shaped India’s constitutional development.

Question 2796

Who was the founder-President of the Swaraj Party ?

AMotilal Nehru

BC. R. Das

CRajendra Prasad

DRajagopalachari

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B. C. R. DasExplanation: Chittaranjan Das, popularly known as C. R. Das, was the founder-President of the Swaraj Party, established in 1923 along with Motilal Nehru. The party aimed to enter legislative councils to resist British policies from within after the Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended. C. R. Das served as its first president, playing a vital role in constitutional and political opposition to colonial rule.

Question 2781

The Non-cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in:

A1916

B1920

C1923

D1926

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B. 1920Explanation: The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919), the Khilafat issue, and the overall repressive policies of the British. Gandhi urged Indians to boycott British goods, schools, courts, and titles, promoting swadeshi and self-reliance. It became the first mass nationwide movement led by Gandhi.

Question 2773

Who was the first person to establish an independent Indian army outside India?

AM. N. Roy

BLala Hardayal

CRashbehari Bose

DSubhas Chandra Bose

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C. Rashbehari BoseExplanation: Rashbehari Bose was the first person to establish an independent Indian army outside India. He laid the foundation of the Indian National Army (INA) in East Asia by organizing Indian soldiers and expatriates during World War II. Later, in 1943, he handed over the leadership of the INA to Subhas Chandra Bose, who further strengthened and expanded the force.

Question 2772

When was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' formed ?

A1st October, 1939

B10 August, 1940

C11th May, 1941

D1st September, 1942

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D. 1st September, 1942Explanation: The Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) was formally formed on 1st September 1942 in Singapore under the leadership of Rash Behari Bose. Later, in 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose took command and reorganized the INA into a stronger fighting force with the aim of liberating India from British rule.

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Indian History

The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on:

Who founded the Indian National Party in Berlin during 1914?

The Poona Pact (1932) was an agreement between:

During Quit India Movement, 'Parallel Government' was constituted at:

Which incident force Mahatma Gandhi to call for the suspension of the Non-Co-operation movement in 1922 ?

the act of 1919 is known as:

Who was the founder-President of the Swaraj Party ?

The Non-cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in:

Who was the first person to establish an independent Indian army outside India?

When was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' formed ?

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