Modern Indian History - Study Mode
[#551] Where was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' founded?
Correct Answer
(A) Singapore
Explanation
Solution: "Azad Hind fauz" was founded in Singapore. The chief commander of Indian National Army (INA) was Subhash Chandra Bose.
[#552] Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Started an Urdu Weekly, The Al-Hilal in 1912 but on its being banned by the Government he founded Al-Balagh in
Correct Answer
(A) 1913
Explanation
Solution: In 1913 Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad started Al-Balagh. He was an Indian scholar and the senior Muslim leader of the Indian National Congress during Indian Independence Movement. He became the first minister of Education in the Indian Government.
[#553] My Experiments with Truth is the work of Mahatma Gandhi published in
Correct Answer
(C) 1906
Explanation
Solution: My Experiments with Truth is the work of Mahatma Gandhi published in 1906. The Story of My Experiments with Truth is the autobiography of Mohandas K. Gandhi, covering his life from early childhood through to 1921.
[#554] The battle of Balakot was in __________
Correct Answer
(C) 1831
Explanation
Solution: Sikh Army tried to penetrate from the Garhi Habibullah (15 km downstream) with armies from Kashmir but were put to hold till the reinforcement arrived from Lahore via Timri near Shinkiari. On a little mound in the north of the city, by the Rou Nala, the Battle of Balakot was fought on May 6, 1831. Sikhs became victorious and all the Mujahideens including Syed Ahmad and Shah Ismail were killed.
[#555] The immediate cause of the Battle of Plassey was
Correct Answer
(D) Siraj-ud-Daulah's attack on Fort William and capture of Calcutta (Alinagar)
Explanation
Solution: The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757, under the leadership of Robert Clive. Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey in 1757 and captured Calcutta.