Modern history miscellaneous


  1. Gandhi’s Salt Satyagraha was a part of—









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    The Salt March which began with the Dandi March on March 12, 1930, was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India. It triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.

    Correct Option: D

    The Salt March which began with the Dandi March on March 12, 1930, was a direct action campaign of tax resistance and nonviolent protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India. It triggered the wider Civil Disobedience Movement.


  1. In 1937, an educational conference endorsing Gandhi’s proposals for ‘basic education’ through the vernacular medium was held at









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    On July 31, 1937, Gandhi had published an article in the Harijan. Based upon this article, an all India National Education Conference was held on October 22 and 23, 1937, which was called the Wardha Educational Conference.

    Correct Option: D

    On July 31, 1937, Gandhi had published an article in the Harijan. Based upon this article, an all India National Education Conference was held on October 22 and 23, 1937, which was called the Wardha Educational Conference.



  1. Gandhiji withdraw the Non Cooperation Movement due to









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    The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn by Gandhiji due to violence in the Chauri Chaura incident. The incident involved the setting on fire of a police chowki (station) by a mob of angry citizens in 1922 which killed 22 policemen inside.

    Correct Option: A

    The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn by Gandhiji due to violence in the Chauri Chaura incident. The incident involved the setting on fire of a police chowki (station) by a mob of angry citizens in 1922 which killed 22 policemen inside.


  1. Who is commonly known as the Iron Man ?









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    Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was known as the “Iron Man of India” or “Bismarck of India.” He showed exemplary statesmanship in the integration of princely states with the Union of India.

    Correct Option: A

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was known as the “Iron Man of India” or “Bismarck of India.” He showed exemplary statesmanship in the integration of princely states with the Union of India.



  1. The Narendra Mandal or Chamber of Princes was inaugurated in 1921 by









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    It was by a royal proclamation that the Chamber of Princes was instituted on 8 February 1921. The inauguration ceremony was performed by His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught in the Diwan-i-am of Red Fort on behalf of His Majesty the King Emperor.

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    It was by a royal proclamation that the Chamber of Princes was instituted on 8 February 1921. The inauguration ceremony was performed by His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught in the Diwan-i-am of Red Fort on behalf of His Majesty the King Emperor.