Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#536] After reading Thomas Paine's famous book __________Jyotirao was greatly influenced by his ideas
Correct Answer

(A) The Rights of Man

Explanation

Solution: In 1848, aged 23, Phule visited the first girls' school in Ahmadnagar, run by Christian missionaries. It was also in 1848 that he read Thomas Paine's book Rights of Man and developed a keen sense of social justice. He realised that lower castes and women were at a disadvantage in Indian society, and also that education of these sections was vital to their emancipation.

[#537] The Marathas were defeated in Panipat because
Correct Answer

(B) The Marathas were not equal to Afghans in strength

Explanation

Solution: Third battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali (The ruler of Afghanistan) on 14th Jan 1761, due to lack of strength as compared to Afghans, Marathas were defeated.

[#538] Which of the following was not a common social reform attempted by all the Hindu social reformers of the 19th century
Correct Answer

(D) untouchability

Explanation

Solution: untouchability was not a common social reform attempted by all the Hindu social reformers of the 19th century.

[#539] Which of the following Government of India Act gave separate representation to the Muslims?
Correct Answer

(A) Act of 1909

Explanation

Solution: Government of India Act of 1909 gave separate representation to the Muslims.

[#540] The Muslim League withdrew its acceptance of the Cabinet Mission Plan and decided to resort to Direct Action Day on
Correct Answer

(A) August 16, 1946

Explanation

Solution: Direct Action Day (16 August 1946), also known as the Great Calcutta Killings, was a day of widespread communal rioting between Muslims and Hindus in the city of Calcutta (now known as Kolkata) in the Bengal province of British India. The day also marked the start of what is known as The Week of the Long Knives.