Modern history miscellaneous
- Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi ?
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Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The resolution on Noncooperation was again repeated at the Nagpur session of the INC in December 1920. The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1934) was started with the famous Dandi March. The Congress Working Committee met on July 14,1942 at Wardha and adopted the famous ‘Quit India Resolution’. This resolution was accepted with some modification by All India Congress Committee in Bombay on August 8,1942. Gandhiji gave the call ‘do or die’.
Correct Option: B
Mahatma Gandhi did not lead the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. On October 16,1905 when the Partition of Bengal was given effect to, Bengal plunged into grief. The people decided to boycott the foreign goods and use Swadeshi. A special session of the Indian National Congress was convened at Calcutta in September 1920 to adopt the policy of progressive non-violent non-cooperation inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The resolution on Noncooperation was again repeated at the Nagpur session of the INC in December 1920. The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1934) was started with the famous Dandi March. The Congress Working Committee met on July 14,1942 at Wardha and adopted the famous ‘Quit India Resolution’. This resolution was accepted with some modification by All India Congress Committee in Bombay on August 8,1942. Gandhiji gave the call ‘do or die’.
- Who was regarded by Gandhiji as his political Guru ?
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866–1915) was political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. He was known as “Mahatma Gandhi’s Conscience Keeper’’. He founded ‘Servants of India Society’ in 1905. He was the President of Indian National Congress in 1905, held at Benares.
Correct Option: D
Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866–1915) was political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. He was known as “Mahatma Gandhi’s Conscience Keeper’’. He founded ‘Servants of India Society’ in 1905. He was the President of Indian National Congress in 1905, held at Benares.
- In which session of the Indian National Congress was the “Poorna Swaraj” resolution adopted ?
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Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Indian National Congress at Lahore in 1929 and demanded complete independence or severance of links from the British Empire. The resolution of complete Independence was passed on December 31,1929. It was also decided that 26th January should be observed all over India as ‘‘Poorna Swaraj’’ day.
Correct Option: C
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Indian National Congress at Lahore in 1929 and demanded complete independence or severance of links from the British Empire. The resolution of complete Independence was passed on December 31,1929. It was also decided that 26th January should be observed all over India as ‘‘Poorna Swaraj’’ day.
- Who gave the title of ‘Sardar’ to Vallabhbhai Patel ?
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Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930 when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end. Mahatma Gandhi conferred on him the title of ‘Sardar’.
Correct Option: B
Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 21, 1875 in Gujarat. He entered into politics in 1918. He gave conclusive proof of his dynamic leadership in 1930 when he led Bardoli Satyagraha to a successful end. Mahatma Gandhi conferred on him the title of ‘Sardar’.
- Permanent Settlement of Bengal was done by British Governor General :
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Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.
Correct Option: A
Lord Cornwallis (1786-93) in 1793 declared the decennial settlement permanent and zamindars and their legitimate successors were allowed to hold their estates at that very assessed rate for ever. The state demand was fixed at 89 percent of the rental, leaving 11 percent with the zamindars as their share for their trouble and responsibility.