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[#171] Delhi was formally declared the future capital of the British India in :
Correct Answer

(D) 1911

Explanation

Solution: King George V crowned in England in 1911. A durbar was held in Delhi to celebrate this occasion in India and Delhi was declared the capital of imperial India in that durbar. The foundation stone of the city was laid by George V, Emperor of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911.

[#172] The year which is associated with the Gadar movement is:
Correct Answer

(B) 1913

Explanation

Solution: In 1913, Pacific Coast Hindustan Association was founded by Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president, which was called Ghadar Party. The members of this party were the immigrant Sikhs of US and Canada. The first issue of The Ghadar, was published from San Francisco on November 1, 1913.

[#173] The Queen Victoria assumed the title of the Empress of India in 1876 by :
Correct Answer

(A) British parliament

Explanation

Solution: The Royal Titles Bill was brought before Parliament in 1876. Queen Victoria opened Parliament in person, the first time since the death of Prince Albert, to announce the change in royal title.

[#174] In 1821 Raja Ram Mohan Roy started the Bengal quarterly:
Correct Answer

(A) Samvad Kaumudi

Explanation

Solution: In 1821 Raja Ram Mohan Roy started the Bengal quarterly Samvad Kaumudi.

[#175] The first man after the revolt of 1857 who wanted to overthrow the British regime by means of an armed rebellion and establish self-government in India was:
Correct Answer

(C) Vasudeo Balwant Phadke

Explanation

Solution: The first man after the revolt of 1857 who wanted to overthrow the British regime by means of an armed rebellion and establish self-government in India was Vasudeo Balwant Phadke.