History Questions Latest History MCQ Objective Questions cod ¢ eRe ae acy Cee ee Start Complete Exam Preparation leet oes es Tere Download App Loerie rs pee Question 1: View this Question Online > Which of the following pair formed the Swaraj Party? 4. CR. Das and Jawahariah Nehru 2, Mahatma Gandhi and Motilal Nehru 3. CR. Das and Motilal Nehru 4. More than onei6f the above WV of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: CR. Das and Motilal Nehrucoaching India’s Super Teachers for all govt. exams Under One Roof BD ooo ae isin History Question 1 Detailed Solution The correct answer is .R. Das and Metiial Nehru. © Key Points + The Swaraj Party was formed by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru on 1 January 1923. + After Mahatma Gandhi withdrew the Non- Cooperation Movement, some Congress lea wanted to participate in elections. + The Swaraj Party was thus formed within Congress to return to council politics. Hence, the correct answer is C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru. Additional Informa’ The objectives of the Swaraj Party were: + attainment of full dominion status + right to frame a constitution. ge ee ane Beet Start Complete Exam Preparation CRC RR ost i Pea eee Dar Deseo Question Bank Exc) ee if D> Download App b Question 2: The city of Chandigarh was built to replace the capital of which state that was lost to Pakistan during Partition?1. Haryana x \o aa 2 sme OO 4. More than one of the above 5. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Punjab History Question 2 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Punjab. © Key Points + Chandigarh was buitt to replace Lahore as the’ O Lahore was lost to Pakistan during the Partition of India st + At the time of Partition, Lahore, co. he state of Punjab, India, became part of Pakistan. * This left Indian Punjab witigaut a ca go of Lahore, a major urban center and the capital of Punjab, was tt + In response to this, the vernment decided to create a new capital for the state of Punjab. + Chandigarh was chosen as the site for this new capital, and a decision was made to build a completely new city, rather than expanding an existing one. + The project of building Chandigarh was entrusted to the French architect Le Corbusier. + Today, Chandigarh serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. + This happened after the state of Haryana was carved out from Punjab in 1966, and both states agreed to share Chandigarh as their capital, + Despite being the shared capital of two states, Chandigarh itself is governed directly by the Union government of India end is officially a union territory.Se AB nari ORG aE as Start Complete Exam Preparation i Pea one Dar Descent y researc gd Px) Download App Question 3: View this Question Onling\> Where was Mahatma Gandhi on the day India got Independence? a 2. New Delhi 3. Calcutta 4. More than one of the above 5. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Calcutta History Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Caleutta. © Key Points + Mahatma Gandhi was in Calcutta onthe day India got Independence. + Champaran was the first ‘~ ‘of Mahatma Gandhi as a nationalist in India. + Mahatma Gandhi was the ki ho guided India towards Independence. India was under British rule for over 250 year: + Gandhi returned to india from South Africa in 1916 at the request of Gopal Krishna Gokhale. + Mahatma Gandhi's famous contributions to the Indian freedom movement + Champaran Satyagraha (1917): gis seca Acsenracasidis/onhets dita ee a a a a re ema oOfreedom politics. = The Champaran farmers were being forced to grow Indigo and were being tortured if they protested. + The farmers sought Gandhi's help and through a calculated non-violent protest Gandhi managed to win concessions from the authority. eee eae Pela mew ci mele hice) Ree aE as ig Rete ones MasterCl Question Bank Download App Question 4: View this Question Online > In 1936, which of the following created an ‘Anti-imperialist Peoples Front’ within the Congress? 1, R.P. Dutt and Ben Bradley % 2. Subhash Chandra Bose 3. Sixth Comintern Congress 4, More than one.of the above ~” of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: R. P. Dutt and Ben Bradley History Question 4 Detailed Solution The correct answer is R. P. Dutt and Ben Bradley. © Key Points « "The Anti-Imperialist People's Front In Inc " was written by Raini Palme Dutt and BenBradley, popularly known as the Dutt-Bradley thesis. + Both of them were leaders of the Communist Party of Great Britain. + The Communist Party of Great Britain had been playing an important role in the development of the working class movement and the Communist Party in our country since the days of its formation in 1920, vehemently supporting the cause of complete independence from British imperialism. + It sent many comrades to work in the trade union movement and three of them were also implicated in the Meerut Conspiracy Case, which was aimed at suppressing the communist movement in the country. + The role of both Rajni Palme Dutt and Ben Bradley was very significant in this context. * In fact, Rajni Palme Dutt had undertaken a deep study of the economic structure in India prevailing at that time and gave a detailed analysis of the classes that are interested in maintaining British imperialist rule as well as the conditions and role of the overwhelming majority of the Indian population -- working class, peasantry, intelligentsia, other sections of the middle class, which though vacillating plays its role at different stages. + His book “Indla Today” has been a classical text not only for the communists but for all progressive forces in India. bs + It began addressing appeals to jan National Congress emphasising on the objective of complete independence from Bri + This was a big contribution the communists had made, as until the Lahore session of the Congress, the Congress had always demanded dominion status. + However, in the absence of centralised leadership, communist groups in Bombay and Punjab continued to participate in the Congress-led national movement * With the rise of fascist tendencies in the background of a developing capitalist crisis, communist parties in various countries had started raising the question of the united front of the working class, making a direct appeal to the workers and social democratic forces. + “In India, the policy of British imperialism, which used to retard the development of native industry, evoked great dissatisfaction among the Indian bourgeoisie. + Communist Party of India, in those days, was not able to organise any centre. + The main leadership was behind bars accused in the Meerut conspiracy case. + The bold statements made by them before the court popularized the ideas of socialism and communism. + In fact, until 1933 the communist movement was virtually deprived of an all-India Centre + In 1933, anew central committee was elected which took over the leadership of the Party on a national plane. + The Communist Party of ee a in Tashkent in 1920. Ca eee nrc) See Rey et Start Complete Exam PreparationPane ce mabe ieee Question Bank ea ec) Question 5: View this Question Qfilin)> ich of the following places the Congress leaders of this state were arrested on 9%" 1942 while returning from Bombay ? 1. Nasik 2. Malkhanpur 3. Rulgaon 4, More than one of the above 5. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Malkhanpur History Question 5 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Malkhanpur. © key Points + The Congress leaders of Chattisgarh were arrested on 9 August 1942 while returning from Bombay at a place cal < Malkhanpur. + The leaders that were arrested from Chattisgarh were: ; Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla, > Ghanshyam Singh Gupta, > Mahant Laxmi Narayan,ee eS ae eee area » Barrister Chedilal + They were arrested on 9 August 1942 at Malkhanpur. Thus, we can say that Malkhanpur was the place where congress leaders were arrested on 9 August 1942. istory MCQ Objective Questions ra Tee ane ca) Start Complete Exam Preparation Cecio a} ees Practice = j Paced oes Question Bank Download App Exe) Question 6 View this Question Online > Who was the founder of the Andhra Mahila Sabha? 1. Pandita Ramabai 2. Durgabai Deshmukh 3. Gayatri Devi 4 Wy lu Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Durgabei Deshmukh History Question 6 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Durgabhai Deshmukh, oO Key Points + Durgabhai Deshmukh was the founder of the Andhra Mahila Sabha. + She was popularly known as “Iron Lady”. « Che amarizved Salt Satvaarah during the Ci dienhedience movement i, Mall acimprisoned. + She was the founder of AMS (Andhra Mahila Sabha) institutions and other important social welfare organizations. he, with the help of two other prominent fationalists (A. K. Prakasam and Desodharaka Nageswararao), started the movement in Madras. + She was arrested and imprisoned for her involvement in a movement that had been banned. + She also edited 2 journal known as Andhra Mahila and inspired women to rebel against meaningless social constraints imposed on them. + She was a member of the Constituent Assembly. * She was awarded the Tamrapatra and Paul Hoffman Award after independence in recognition of her service ity. §; Additional Information + Sarojini Naidu: + Popularly known as the “Nightingale of India”, was a nationalist and poetess. = She was married to Dr. Govindarajulu Naidu in 1898. 2 Under the guidance of Gopal Krishna Gokhale, she became the first woman to participate in India's struggle for independence. > She participated in the Dandi March with Gandhijl and presided over the Kanpur Session of Congress in 1925. She was the first woman to become the Governor of Uttar Pradesh State. Ca eee ee rnc Cee a Start Complete Exam Preparation Gre be Mock Tests Does elena resin’ prety) Download App ‘Question 7 \\View this Question Online > The Gandhi — Inwin Pact was associated to which of the following movements of India? 1, Rowlatt 2. Civil Disobedience 3 7 peration 4. Quit IndiaAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2 : Civil Disobedience History Question 7 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Civil Disobedience. © Key Points + The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was associated with the civil disobedience movement of India. + The agreement was signed by Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin, * The pact was signed on 8" March 1931. * Arranged before the second round table conferenceiin London. + As per Gandhi-Inwin Pact, Gandhiji discontinued the Civil Disobedience movement and agreed to attend the second round table conference. + Proposed conditions of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact are: 1. Participation by the Indian National’ Congress in the Second Round Table Conference. 2. Removal of the tax on salt. 2 3. Withdrawal of all oré ces imposing curbs on the activities of the Indian National Congres isued Hamyvernment of india 4. Discontinuation of Salt « Non-Co-operation movement was the fist mass political movement led by Gandhiji. » Started in 1920. + Main goal: The attainment of Swaraj. * Rowlatt Act was passed on 6" February 1919. © Gandhi called this act as ‘The Black Act’. * Lord Chelmsford was the British viceroy during the Rowlatt Act. * Quit India resolution was passed on 8°" August 1942. © The failure of the Crips mission was the immediate cause of the Quit India movement. © “Quit India” was the famous slogan raised during this movement. India's #1 Learning Platform © Trusted by 1,86,00,449+ Student: Start Complete Exam Preparation ee CireDownload App Question 8 r [ View this Question Online > Green colour in Indian National Flag signifies 2. Sacrifice 3. Relation to soil and prosperity 4. Truth Answer (D led Solution Below) Option 3 : Relation to soil and prosperity History Question 8 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Relation to soil and prosperity. © Key Points ii National Flag: ; + The national flag is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. * Saffron stands for courage. 2 White stands for truth and purity, o, © Green is the symbol of life, abundance, relation to soil, C Prtparity. + The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 2:3. + Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. + Its diameter approximates the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. + The design was given by Pinan + The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947. + It is our Fundamental Duty to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.CR ARES Relay Start Complete Exam Preparation CCC eos ic) Pea Practice f 5} acs Question Bank Brae jownload App Question 9 View this Question Online > Who were the first kings to issue the largest hoards of gold coins in India? 1, Mauryas . Indo-Greeks 3. Guptas 4. Kushans xz Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: Kushans History Question 9 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Kushans, + Kushans were the first kings to issue the largest hoards of gold coin: 6 Key Points « Kushanas Coi+ Kushanas issued mostly gold coins and numerous copper coins which have been found in most parts of North India up to Bihar. The Gold Dinara’s or Suvarnas were based on the Roman denarius and were of 124 grains (8.04 grams). * Double and quarter Dinaras were also issued. The copper coins were large, from 26 to 28 Masas or 240 to 260 grains (15.55 to 16.85) grams. © The coins of Vima Kadlphises bea: the figure of Siva standing beside a bull. In the legend on these coins, the king calls himself Maheshwara, ie. devotee of Siva. ® Kanishka, Huvishka and Vasudeva etc. all have this depiction on their ooins. + Many Indian gods and goddesses are depicted on Kushana coins besides many Persian and Greek deities. + Indo-Greek Coins: J + The Indo-Greek coins show beautiful artistic features them. + The portrait or bust of the king 6n.the obverse side appears to be a real portrait. 2 On the reverse, some deity is depicted. > We know that more -_ rulers ruled in a small north-western region of India from these coins, + Pre-Guptan and Guptan Coins: © Gupta kings issued the most Gold coins. + The Satavahanas issued coins of lead and potin (base silver). » Satavahanas’ copper coins with the Ujjain symbol bearing 2 ship were abundant in Avanti. © The gold coins of the Guptas (Dinara) originally approximated to the Kushana standard, but in the middle of the 5th century rose in weight to 144 grains, thus returning to the Indian standard of the copper Karsapana. A Mistake-Points + Gupta kings issued the most number of Gold coins whereas Kushans were the first kings to issue the largest hoards of gold coins in India. Solution Source - https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehs1 02,pdf (Pg No. 44) Ca eee rca See Start Complete Exam Preparation pone fees Mock Tests ire tel Coie Estes\h @ ‘Question 10 O View this Question Online > Who was the first OQ" of the Indian National Congress? ee? cojini Naidu 3. Annie Besant 4. Aruna Ali Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Annie Besant History Question 10 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Annie Besant. © Key Points + Annie Besant was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress. <¢ + She presided over the Indian National Congress at the Calcutta session of 1917. N + She was a leading member of INC. ¢O + She established the Home Rule League in 1916 at Madras. + She first visited India in 1893 and was involved in the Indian National Nk © Additional Information nO .O xe + Sarojini Naidu: She was the first Indian resident of the Indian National Congress. + She became the preside Indian National Congress in the Kanpur session in 1925. » She was given the title of “Nightingale of India” for her contributions in the field of poetry writing. © She was called "Bharat Kokila’. © She is the first woman to hold the office of governor in the dominion of india. > She became the governor of the United Provinces in 1947.A NMportarit FOUNS + Chittaranjan Das became the president of the indian National Congress in the Gaya session in 1922. + Motilal Nehru became the president of the Indian National Congress in the Calcutta session in 1928, + Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel became the president of the Indian National Congress in the Karachi session in 1931 ieee anu Reet Start Complete Exam Preparation Pea ees Derg Doser Cresiea og Gage Download App Question 14 Where did Mahatma Gandhi start the Salt Satyagraha? 1. Dandi 2. Sabarmati 3. Sevagram 4. Pawanar aa Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Sabarmati History Question 11 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Sabarmati. © Key Points Ree oreo View this Question Online > Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha was started by Mahatma Gandhi in Sabarmati |aunched on March 12, 1930, and it lasted till April 5, 1930, in Dandi (Navsari)..+ It was a part of Non-violent Civil Disobedience. + It was against the tax collected by the British Raj on salt and Gandhi opposed this by producing salt through evaporation. + This significantly influenced American activist's Martin Luther King, James Bevel, and others. + Its also known as the White Flowing River as all people took part in the march by wearing White Khadi + Gandhi called it "Poor Man's Struggle’. + Due to this, mass civil disobedience was observed and Indians boycotted British clothes andy goods + International Walk for Justice and Freedom — Mahetma Gandhi Foundation re-framed and cast the Salt March in 2005 on the 75” anniversary of Dandi March + National Salt Satyagraha Memorial — Dandi (inaugurated Jan 30, 2079) A Mistake Points + C Rajgopalachari, Gandhi's associate organized Vedaranyam Salt March along the east coast while Gandhi launched along the west coasts * C Rajgopalachari was the 1* Governor-General of India after Independence. + 1* women arrested in Sal tM, arojiniNaidu * To commemorate the 50° and niversary of Dandi March in 1980 and 2005 respectively, stamps were also released by the government. Teese neta Cea roe Pela mew climate Lica) rea ones aca MasterCl Question Bank Prete) Download App Question 12 View this Question Online > Whose reign was called the Golden Age of Mughal Architecture? 1. Akbar2. Jahangir 3. Shahjahan 4, Humayun Answer (Detailed Solution Below Option 3: Shahjahan O istor XO, Solution a” rect answer is Shahjahan, © Key Points + Shahjahan's reign (1627-1658) is known as the golden age of Mughal architecture + Reasons:- + He erected several large monuments like the Taj Mahal, the Red fort etc. + There was peace during his reign. + There were ne foreign threats. + He also did a lot of welfare work like constructing roads, canals. + Trade and commerce flourished. * Shah Jahan (1628 - 1658) Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra te Delhi in 1638. + He created Shahjahanabad + He constructed the Jama Masjid and the Moti Masjid. He also built the famous Peacock throne. Aurangzeb imprisoned him in 1658. 6 Additional Informa’ { + Akbar (1556-1605)- Akbar was 13 years old when he became emperor. His reign can be OC divided into three periods. % eee ae eeof his domestic staff. * Military campaigns were launched against the Suris and other Afghans, against the neighbouring kingdoms of Malwa and Gondwana, and to suppress the revolt of his half-brother Mirza Hakim and the Uzbegs. = In 1568 the Sisodiya capital of Chittor was seized @nd in 1569 Ranthambhor. + 1870-1585 — military campaigns in Gujarat were followed by campaigns in the east in Bihar, Bengal and Orissa. These Which of the following Dynasties established the kingdom of Vijayanagara? 1. Sangama Dynasty a Pieces:3. Soma Dynasty f 4, Tuluva Dynasty) Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Sangama Dynasty History Question 13 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Sangama Dynasty. @ Key Points + Vijayanagara was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka of the Sangama dynasty. On the south bank of the Tungabhadra river, they founded a new city named Vijayanagara. ®; Additional Informa’ Vijayanagar Dynasties: Ipyna: Founder eriod |Other Information Harihara [Deva Raya Il was the st famous ruler of 5 \ angapid Buk [1330-1 EO ns dynasty i By ending the Banga aluva iy ‘ aluvdNarsihma 1485-148" As power its Krishna Deva [TuluvgNarasimha [1505-1 ne belonged to the ‘luva dynasty |t was last dynasty of Jaravidl™™2!2 11570-1qstjeyanagara Empire India’s #1 Learning Platformeli] Calleetoss Hise a Col er Download App Question 14 View this Question Online > Who established the “Atmiya Sabha’ ¢ precursor in the socio-religious reforms in Bengal? 1. Vivekanand Zz > ane 3. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 4. Aurobindo Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: Raja Ram Mohan Roy History Question 14 Detailed Solution The correct answer is option Raja Ram Mohan Roy. © Key Points ~ + Raja Ram Mohen Roy established the “Atmiya Sabha” a precursor organization in the socio-religious reforms in Bengal in the year 1814 in Kolkata, + It was a philosophical discussion circle where debates and discussions were held leading to the ideas for social reforms. eee ene eto Cee PSE Ta meee clumsy elated) Par aar Pees Trae‘Question 15 View this Questi Online > Who introduced the dual government system? 1, Robert Clive AY, 2 e Hastings 3. Lord Cornwallis 4. Lord Wellesley Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Robert Clive History Question 15 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Robert Clive. © key Points + Robert Clive was the governor of Bengal during:1757-1760 and’again during 1765-1767. + He led the Company's army against Sirajuddaulah at Plassey in 1757. + The dual government system in India was introduced by Robert Clive. + He introduced the dual government system in’Bengal in 1765. * Itwas continued till 1772. — 7 + The administration of ‘~ divided into Diwani and Nizamat as a result of the dual the government system. + Robert Clive is known as §& Additional Informa’ bur of British India’. + Warren Hastings is the only governor who was impeached by the British government in India. + Warren Hastings abolished the dual government system in 1772. + The system of Permanent Settlement and civil services were introduced by Lord Cornwallis. + The Subsidiary Alliance System in India was introduced by Lord Wellesley.