Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#521] The idea of starting a Home Rule League in 1915 was first propounded by
Correct Answer

(C) Annie Besant

Explanation

Solution: The idea of starting a Home Rule League in 1915 was first propounded by Annie Besant.

[#522] The Sepoy Mutiny broke out on May 10, 1857 at __________
Correct Answer

(A) Meerut

Explanation

Solution: It was on May 10, 1857 that the Indian soldiers at the Meerut cantonment in modern UP revolted against the British.

[#523] The programme of Swadeshi and Boycott against the partition of Bengal was visualised by
Correct Answer

(C) Aurobindo Ghose

Explanation

Solution: The Swadeshi movement started with the partition of Bengal by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon in 1905 and continued up to 1911. It was the most successful of the pre-Gandhian movement. Its chief architects was Aurobindo Ghosh.

[#524] As per 'August Offer 1940' the Constitution of India would be drawn by
Correct Answer

(D) Indians

Explanation

Solution: The August Offer was a proposal made by the British government in 1940 promising the expansion of the Executive Council of the Viceroy of India to include more Indians, the establishment of an advisory war council, giving full weight to minority opinion, and the recognition of Indians' right to frame their own constitution (after the end of the war).

[#525] The first Carnatic War in India was an extension of the Anglo-French War in
Correct Answer

(B) Europe

Explanation

Solution: First Carnatic War was an extension of the Anglo-French War in Europe which was caused by the Austrian War of Succession.