Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#511] Which of the following leaders did not attended the First Round Table Conference?
Correct Answer

(A) M. K. Gandhi

Explanation

Solution: The first Round Table Conference convened from 12 November 1930 to 19 January 1931. Prior to the Conference, M. K. Gandhi had initiated the Civil Disobedience Movement on behalf of the Indian National Congress.

[#512] The All India Muslim League was formed in 1906 at
Correct Answer

(B) Dacca

Explanation

Solution: The All India Muslim League was rooted in 1906 at Dhaka. It emerged from the Aligarh Movement, formed originally to promote a modern education for Muslims. Muslim League, political organization of India and Pakistan, founded 1906 as the All-India Muslim League by Aga Khan III.

[#513] The first Famine Commission was constituted under
Correct Answer

(A) Sir Richard Strachey

Explanation

Solution: The first Famine Commission (1878-80) under Sir Richard Strachey was appointed and it made many commendable recommendations. They include provision of funds for famine relief and construction work in the annual budget. The Famine Code came into existence in 1883. In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed.

[#514] The number of members in the Simon Commission/was __________
Correct Answer

(C) 7

Explanation

Solution: The commission consisted of seven members—four Conservatives, two Labourites, and one Liberal—under the joint chairmanship of the distinguished Liberal lawyer, Sir John Simon, and Clement Attlee, the future prime minister.

[#515] Who is commonly known as the 'Iron Man'?
Correct Answer

(A) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Explanation

Solution: Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel is Commonly known as the Iron man (for his patience), and also known as Bismark (for political expertness), Sardar (title gave him by Gandhi ji during Bardoli Movement).