Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#546] Which of the following reason compel the leaders of Muslim League to enter in the Interim Government?
Correct Answer

(D) The Muslim League wanted to get a foothold to fight for the cherished goal of Pakistan

Explanation

Solution: The Muslim League wanted to get a foothold to fight for the cherished goal of Pakistan was the reason compelled the leaders of Muslim League to enter in the Interim Government.

[#547] In 1917 Anasuya Sarabhai had led the __________textile workers' strike
Correct Answer

(A) Ahmedabad

Explanation

Solution: Sewa founder Ela Bhatt presided over the function. Exactly a century ago on December 4, 1917, 'Motaben' Anasuya Sarabhai had organized the textile labour force under one umbrella organization mentored by Mahatma Gandhi. Back in 1917 textile workers in Ahmedabad were demanding a 50% hike in plague bonus.

[#548] The death of millions of Indian in frequent famines which visited India during the 19th century, were mainly due to
Correct Answer

(C) poor purchasing power of the people due to their extreme poverty and rise in prices

Explanation

Solution: The death of millions of Indian in frequent famines which visited India during the 19th century, were mainly due to poor purchasing power of the people due to their extreme poverty and rise in prices.

[#549] Who among the following was the real founder of the Aligarh Muslim University?
Correct Answer

(B) Syed Ahmad Khan

Explanation

Solution: The Anglo–Indian statesman Syed Ahmad Khan founded the predecessor of AMU, the Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College, in 1875 having already established two schools. The movement of Muslim awakening associated with Syed Ahmad Khan and M.A.O. College came to be known as Aligarh Movement.

[#550] The revolutionary leader who had organized an attack on the armoury of Chittagong was
Correct Answer

(A) Surya Sen

Explanation

Solution: The Chittagong armoury raid, also known as the Chittagong uprising, was an attempt on 18 April 1930 to raid the armoury of police and auxiliary forces from the Chittagong armoury in the Bengal Presidency of British India (now in Bangladesh) by armed Indian independence fighters led by Surya Sen.