Cholas and Others


  1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded









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    Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded Servants of India Society in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, who left the Deccan Education Society to from this association. Along with him were a small group of educated Indians, as Natesh Appaji Dravid, Gopal Krishna Deodhar and Anant Patwardhan who wanted to promote social and human development and overthrow the British rule in India.

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    Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded Servants of India Society in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, who left the Deccan Education Society to from this association. Along with him were a small group of educated Indians, as Natesh Appaji Dravid, Gopal Krishna Deodhar and Anant Patwardhan who wanted to promote social and human development and overthrow the British rule in India.


  1. The system of separate electorates was introduced by the Act of









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    The system of separate electorates was introduced by the Act of 1909. Indian Council Act of 1909, popularly known as Morley-Minto reforms was the first true attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in India. The seats of the Councils were to be filled in by elections. The Act provided for separate or special electorates for due representation of the different communities, classes and interests.

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    The system of separate electorates was introduced by the Act of 1909. Indian Council Act of 1909, popularly known as Morley-Minto reforms was the first true attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in India. The seats of the Councils were to be filled in by elections. The Act provided for separate or special electorates for due representation of the different communities, classes and interests.



  1. In which of the following years, the Vernacular Press Act was Passed?









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    In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed. This Act empowered a magistrate to secure an undertaking from the editor, publisher and printer of a vernacular newspaper that nothing would be published against the English Government.

    Correct Option: B

    In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed. This Act empowered a magistrate to secure an undertaking from the editor, publisher and printer of a vernacular newspaper that nothing would be published against the English Government.


  1. Rahnumai Mazdyasan Sabha is associated with









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    The Rahnumai Mardyasan Sabha was founded in 1851 by a group of English educated Parsis for the "regeneration of the social conditions of the Parsis and the restoration of the Zoroastrian religion to its pristine purity".

    Correct Option: B

    The Rahnumai Mardyasan Sabha was founded in 1851 by a group of English educated Parsis for the "regeneration of the social conditions of the Parsis and the restoration of the Zoroastrian religion to its pristine purity".



  1. In which of the following years, Enfield Rifle was introduced in India?









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    In 1856, Enfield Rifle was introduced in India. The 1857 revolt was sparked off by the episode of the greased cartridges. The new Enfield Rifle had been introduced for the first time in the Indian army.

    Correct Option: D

    In 1856, Enfield Rifle was introduced in India. The 1857 revolt was sparked off by the episode of the greased cartridges. The new Enfield Rifle had been introduced for the first time in the Indian army.