Modern history miscellaneous


  1. In which year did the Indian National Congress split between moderates and extremists ?









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    It was during the Surat session in 1907 that the Indian National Congress split into two. The two groups were moderates and extremists. Extremists were led by Bal, Pal, Lal while the moderates by G.K. Gokhale.

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    It was during the Surat session in 1907 that the Indian National Congress split into two. The two groups were moderates and extremists. Extremists were led by Bal, Pal, Lal while the moderates by G.K. Gokhale.


  1. Which among the following is correctly matched ?









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    The resolution on Non-cooperation Movement, initiated by Mahatma Gandhi, was placed at a special session of the Indian National Congress convened at Calcutta in September 1920. On October 16, 1905 when the partition of Bengal was given effect to, the Swadeshi movement and Boycott of foreign goods were started by the people of Bengal. Rabindra Nath Tagore was considered as the great poet of the Swadeshi Movement. The Tokyo Conference in 1942 passed a resolution to form an Indian National Army. At the Bangkok Conference (June 1942) Ras Behari Bose elected the chairman and Captain Mohan Singh took over as the com- mander-in-chief of Indian National Army. The INA was formally established on September 1,1942. On July 4, 1943 Ras Behari Bose handed over to Subhash Chandra Bose the leadership of both Indian Independence League and INA. On August 25,1943 Subhash Chandra Bose assumed the supreme command for the free Indian National Army (INA). CR Das and Motilal Nehru organised Swaraj Party at Allahabad in March 1923.

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    The resolution on Non-cooperation Movement, initiated by Mahatma Gandhi, was placed at a special session of the Indian National Congress convened at Calcutta in September 1920. On October 16, 1905 when the partition of Bengal was given effect to, the Swadeshi movement and Boycott of foreign goods were started by the people of Bengal. Rabindra Nath Tagore was considered as the great poet of the Swadeshi Movement. The Tokyo Conference in 1942 passed a resolution to form an Indian National Army. At the Bangkok Conference (June 1942) Ras Behari Bose elected the chairman and Captain Mohan Singh took over as the com- mander-in-chief of Indian National Army. The INA was formally established on September 1,1942. On July 4, 1943 Ras Behari Bose handed over to Subhash Chandra Bose the leadership of both Indian Independence League and INA. On August 25,1943 Subhash Chandra Bose assumed the supreme command for the free Indian National Army (INA). CR Das and Motilal Nehru organised Swaraj Party at Allahabad in March 1923.



  1. Who was called the “Father of Local Self-government” in India?









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    Lord Ripon (1880-84) is called the ‘Father of Local Self-Government’ in India. He introduced the resolution on Local Self Government in 1882. In pursuance of this resolution, Local Self Government Bills were passed in various provinces during 1883-85.

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    Lord Ripon (1880-84) is called the ‘Father of Local Self-Government’ in India. He introduced the resolution on Local Self Government in 1882. In pursuance of this resolution, Local Self Government Bills were passed in various provinces during 1883-85.


  1. Who wrote the song ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha Hindoostan Hamara’ ?









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    It was written by Mohammad Iqbal and published on August 16, 1904 in the weekly journal Ittehad. It became an anthem of opposition to the British rule in India.

    Correct Option: C

    It was written by Mohammad Iqbal and published on August 16, 1904 in the weekly journal Ittehad. It became an anthem of opposition to the British rule in India.



  1. Who among the following is known as the “Father of the Indian Renaissance” ?









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    Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the ‘Father of the India Renaissance’.

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    Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. In August 1828 he founded the Brahmo Sabha which was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Roy is known as the ‘Father of the India Renaissance’.