Modern history miscellaneous


  1. Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?









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    The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavour to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.

    Correct Option: B

    The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was formed as body of seekers after Truth, who endeavour to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.


  1. The only Viceroy to be assassinated in India was









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    Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872, was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.

    Correct Option: D

    Lord May, the viceroy of India during 1869-1872, was assassinated by Sher Ali Afridi, an Afridi Pathan convict at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands on 8 February 1972. His murderer appeared to be motivated only by a sense of injustice at his own imprisonment, and had resolved to kill a high-ranking colonial official.



  1. Who was the founder of Kolkata’s first “Atmiya Sabha” (philosophical discussion circle) held in 1815?









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    Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha is considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.

    Correct Option: A

    Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha is considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.


  1. In which year was the Morley Minto reform passed?









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    The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms was passed by the British Parliament in 1909. It received royal assent on 25 May 1909. It aimed to widen the scope of legislative councils, placate the demands of moderates in Indian National Congress and to increase the participation of Indians the governance

    Correct Option: C

    The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms was passed by the British Parliament in 1909. It received royal assent on 25 May 1909. It aimed to widen the scope of legislative councils, placate the demands of moderates in Indian National Congress and to increase the participation of Indians the governance



  1. In which pact, warm relations were established between “Garam dal”and “Naram dal”, the two groups of the Indian National Congress?









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    The Lucknow Pact established cordial relations between the two prominent groups of the Indian National Congress – the “hot faction” led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and the moderates or the “soft faction”, led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.They had split during the Surat Session (1907) of the Congress.

    Correct Option: B

    The Lucknow Pact established cordial relations between the two prominent groups of the Indian National Congress – the “hot faction” led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and the moderates or the “soft faction”, led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.They had split during the Surat Session (1907) of the Congress.