Modern history miscellaneous


  1. During Quit India Movement, ‘Parallel Government’ was constituted at:









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    The Quit India Movement is notable for regional experiences of parallel government. A minor uprising led by Chitu Pandey took place in Ballia in Uttar Pradesh where people overthrew the district administration, broke open the jail, released the arrested Congress leaders and established their own independent rule. It took weeks before the British could reestablish their writ in the district.

    Correct Option: D

    The Quit India Movement is notable for regional experiences of parallel government. A minor uprising led by Chitu Pandey took place in Ballia in Uttar Pradesh where people overthrew the district administration, broke open the jail, released the arrested Congress leaders and established their own independent rule. It took weeks before the British could reestablish their writ in the district.


  1. Who founded the Indian National Party in Berlin during 1914?









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    Dr. Champak Raman Pillai established the Indian National Party in Berlin in 1914. The members of this party were Lala Hardayal, Tarak Nath Das, Mohammad Barkatullah, Raja Mahendra Pratap and Virendranath Chattopadhyaya.

    Correct Option: D

    Dr. Champak Raman Pillai established the Indian National Party in Berlin in 1914. The members of this party were Lala Hardayal, Tarak Nath Das, Mohammad Barkatullah, Raja Mahendra Pratap and Virendranath Chattopadhyaya.



  1. Match the following :
    List-I (Sobriquets)List-II (Names)
    A. Frontier Gandhi1. Madan Mohan Malaviya
    B. Grand Old Man of India 2. Vallabhbhai Patel
    C. Mahamana3. Dadabhai Naoroji
    D. Strong Man of India4. Balgangadhar Tilak
    5. Abdul Gaffar Khan









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    Abdul Gaffar Khan is known as Frontier Gandhi. Dadabhai Naoroji is referred to as the Grand Old Man of India. Madan Mohan Malaviya is called Mahamana. Vallabhbhai Patel is known as Strong Man of India.

    Correct Option: B

    Abdul Gaffar Khan is known as Frontier Gandhi. Dadabhai Naoroji is referred to as the Grand Old Man of India. Madan Mohan Malaviya is called Mahamana. Vallabhbhai Patel is known as Strong Man of India.


  1. Who was the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Services?









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    The Charter Act of 1953 had provided for the holding of a competitive examination in London for recruitment to higher services under the company. In 1864, Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian to qualify for the covenanted service.

    Correct Option: B

    The Charter Act of 1953 had provided for the holding of a competitive examination in London for recruitment to higher services under the company. In 1864, Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian to qualify for the covenanted service.



  1. Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on









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    Through the mediation of Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Sri Jayakar, a pact was concluded between Gandhiji and Lord Irwin on March 5, 1931. According to this Pact, the Government agreed:
    (a) to withdraw all ordinances and cases pending against the political workers.
    (b) to release all political prisoners except those who were guilty of violence
    (c) to permit the persons living within a certain distance from the sea-shores to collect and or manufacture salt without being taxe and so on.

    Correct Option: D

    Through the mediation of Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Sri Jayakar, a pact was concluded between Gandhiji and Lord Irwin on March 5, 1931. According to this Pact, the Government agreed:
    (a) to withdraw all ordinances and cases pending against the political workers.
    (b) to release all political prisoners except those who were guilty of violence
    (c) to permit the persons living within a certain distance from the sea-shores to collect and or manufacture salt without being taxe and so on.