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[#271] When was Tilka Manjhi hanged by the Britishers?
Correct Answer
(C) 1785
Explanation
Solution: Tilka Manjhi was executed by the British on 13 th January 1785 in Bhagalpur. Tilka Manjhi's activities might be considered as the first serious attempt by indigenous peoples to resist British control.
[#272] Under whose Presidentship the Congress constituted Non-Cooperation Committee?
Correct Answer
(B) Muhammad Hassan
Explanation
Solution: The congress established a non-cooperation committee in Palamu under the presidentship of Sher Muhammad Hassan. This body eventually evolved into the Congress Committee.
[#273] Thakur Vishwanath Shahdeo who revolted against British was a
Correct Answer
(C) Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
Solution: Thakur Vishwanath Shahdeo was born on 12 th August 1817, in Satranji. Vishwanath was a nagbanshi rajput who was related to the maharaja of Palakot's Chota Nagpur. He resolved to fight for the country's independence, but he awaited an opportunity to join the anti-British campaign.
[#274] Shailbala Roy, Saraswati Devi and Sadha Devi participated in
Correct Answer
(A) Salt movement in Hazaribagh
Explanation
Solution: Many women were involved in Mahatma Gandhi's salt movement, which began on 6 th April 1930. During the salt movement in Hazaribagh, Shailbala Ray opposed the salt legislation in Santhal Pargana, and Smt. Saraswati and Smt. Sadha Devi were detained. In 1941, in Dumka, Mahadevi Kejriwal decided to defy the salt rule.
[#275] Ramgarh session of Congress held in
Correct Answer
(A) 1940
Explanation
Solution: The 53 rd session of Congress was held in Ramgarh, Hazaribagh district, on the 19 th and 20 th of March 1940, under the presidency of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.