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The Gandhian Era (1917-47) MCQ

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Q126. The name of the periodical among the following published by Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in South Africa-

  1. ANavjivan
  2. Blndia Gazette
  3. CAfricaner
  4. Dlndian Opinion
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Answer: D) lndian Opinion

Q127. ln which of the following did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel play a leading role ?

  1. ABijolia Movement
  2. BDandi March
  3. CBardoli Satyagraha
  4. DTextile Mill workers strike at Ahmedabad
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Answer: C) Bardoli Satyagraha

Q128. A large crown gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh at Amritsar on April 13, 1919 to protest against the arrest of-

  1. ASwami Shradhanand and Mazharul Haq
  2. BMadan Mohan Malviya and Mohammad Ali Jinnah
  3. CMahatma Gandhi and Abul Kalam Azad
  4. DDr. Saifuddin Kitchlu and Dr. Satyapal
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Answer: D) Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlu and Dr. Satyapal

Q129. The date April 6, 1930 is Known in lndian History for-

  1. ADandi March by Mahatma Gandhi
  2. BFirst Round Table Conference
  3. CGandhi-lrwin Pact
  4. DJallianwala Bagh Massacre
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Answer: A) Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi

Q130. Which of the following struggles of Mahatma Gandhi was related to industrial workers ?

  1. AChamparan Satyagraha
  2. BAhmedabad Struggle
  3. CKheda Struggle
  4. DNone of these
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Answer: B) Ahmedabad Struggle

Q131. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given here under : Assertion (A) : ln the wake of Quit lndia Movement the British and the Muslims in their common hatred for the Congress closer to each other. Reason (R): Jinnah acted as a staunchally of the British Government and told Muslims to keep away from the Congress movement of 1942. Codes:

  1. ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true, but R is false
  4. DA is false, but R is true
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Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Q132. With which of the following movements was Gandhiji NOT associated ?

  1. AKhilafat Movement
  2. Blndividual Satyagraha Movement
  3. CQuit lndia Movement
  4. DSwadeshi Movement
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Answer: D) Swadeshi Movement

Q133. The main reason for the boycott of Simon Commission in lndia was-

  1. AAppointment before time
  2. BAll the members were Englishmen
  3. CChairman was a member of the British Liberal Party
  4. DGandhiji's Non-Co-operation Movement
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Answer: B) All the members were Englishmen

Q134. Dyarchy was first introduced in lndia under-

  1. AGovernment of lndia Act 1935
  2. BMorley-Minto Reforms
  3. CMont-Ford Reforms
  4. DSimon Commission plan
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Answer: C) Mont-Ford Reforms

Q135. Poona Pact was signed between-

  1. AGandhiji and Lord lrwin
  2. BGandhiji and Jinnah
  3. CGandhiji and S.C. Bose
  4. DGandhiji and Ambedkar
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Answer: D) Gandhiji and Ambedkar

Q136. Find the correct chronological order of the following events from code given below: 1. Civil Disobedience Movement 2. lndividual Satyagraha 3. Quit lndia Movement 4. Cripps Mission Codes:

  1. A1-2-4-3
  2. B1-2-3-4
  3. C2-1-3-4
  4. D2-3-1-4
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Answer: A) 1-2-4-3

Q137. The freedom fighter who died in jail due to hunger strike was-

  1. ABhagat Singh
  2. BBipin Chandra Pal
  3. CJatin Das
  4. DSubhash Chandra Bose
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Answer: C) Jatin Das

Q138. Who of the following said Mahatma Gandhi like fleeting phantom raises dust but not the level ?

  1. AB.R. Amkbedkar
  2. BM.A. Jinnah
  3. CV.D.Savarkar
  4. DNone of these
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Answer: A) B.R. Amkbedkar

Q139. The province where the lndian National Congress could not get absolute majority during the general election of 1937 was-

  1. ABomay
  2. BAssam
  3. COrissa
  4. DBihar
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Answer: B) Assam

Q140. ln which chronological order the following events took place ? 1. Chauri - Chaura Episode 2. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 3. Rowlatt Satyagraha 4. Champaran Satyagraha Codes:

  1. A1-2-3-4
  2. B2-3-4-1
  3. C4-3-2-1
  4. D3-2-4-1
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Answer: C) 4-3-2-1

Q141. The historic Dandi March is associated with-

  1. ABoycott of elections
  2. BHindu Muslim Unity
  3. CViolation of Salt law
  4. DAbolition of Untouchability
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Answer: B) Hindu Muslim Unity

Q142. Who among the following decided to launch the lndependent Party on 16th December, 1922 ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below : 1. Lala Hardayal 2. MadanMohanMalviya 3. Mohammad Ali Jinnah 4. Moti Lal Nehru Coded :

  1. A1 and 2
  2. B2 and 3
  3. C3 and 4
  4. D2 and 4
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Answer: D) 2 and 4

Q143. Which of the following statements are true about the Simon Commission ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below the statements : 1. lt was appointed to enquire into the working of the 1919 Act. 2. lt was headed by Sir john Simon. 3. lt recommended a Federal form of Government . 4. lt was opposed by the lndian leaders. Codes :

  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B1, 2 and 3 only
  3. C2, 3 and 4 only
  4. DAll the above
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Answer: D) All the above

Q144. Select the correct chronological order of the following events from the codes given below : 1. Poona Pact 2. Quit lndia Movement 3. Cabinet Mission 4. Simla Conference Codes :

  1. A1-2-4-3
  2. B4-3-2-1
  3. C3-4-1-2
  4. D2-3-4-1
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Answer: A) 1-2-4-3

Q145. Which of the following institutions were founded during the Non-Co-operation Movement (1920-22)? 1. Kashi Vidyapeeth 2. Gujarat Vidyapeeth 3. Jamia Milia 4. Kashi Hindu Vishwavidayalaya Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C1, 2 and 3 only
  4. DAll the above
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Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q146. Which one of the following was favoured by Nehru but not favoured by Gandhiji ?

  1. ATruth
  2. BNon-violence
  3. CUntouchability
  4. DHeavy industrialisation
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Answer: D) Heavy industrialisation

Q147. Consider- Assertion (A) : Nehru had no regard for Upanishads. Reason (R) : His attitude was scientific. Codes :

  1. ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R is are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A.
  3. CA is true, but R is false
  4. DA is false, but R is true
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Answer: D) A is false, but R is true

Q148. Who among the following Pakistani National was awarded Bharat Ratna by the lndian Government ?

  1. ALiaquat Ali Khan
  2. BM.A. Jinnah
  3. CKhan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
  4. DMuhammad lqbal
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Answer: C) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

Q149. ln Delhi congress Session in 14 June 1947 the resolution for lndia 's partition was passed. The session was presided over by-

  1. ARajendra Prasad
  2. BSardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  3. CAcharya J.B. Kriplani
  4. DJawahar Lal Nehru
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Answer: A) Rajendra Prasad

Q150. Who declared Every blow that is hurled on my back will be a nail in the coffin of the British Empire?

  1. ALala Lajpat Rai
  2. BBhagat Singh
  3. CBal Gangadhar Tilak
  4. DChandra Sekhar Azad
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Answer: A) Lala Lajpat Rai

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