Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#561] The Pitt's India Act empowered the Governor-General with
Correct Answer

(B) A casting vote

Explanation

Solution: The Pitt's India Act empowered the Governor-General with a casting vote.

[#562] In 1913, the Guru founded an Ashram at __________ called the Advaita Ashram
Correct Answer

(C) Aluva

Explanation

Solution: In 1913, the Guru founded an Ashram at Aluva called the Advaita Ashram.

[#563] Of the following who died as political prisoner in Lahore prison?
Correct Answer

(C) Jatin Das

Explanation

Solution: Jatindra Nath Das (27 October 1904 – 13 September 1929), also known as Jatin Das, was an Indian independence activist and revolutionary. He died in Lahore jail after a 63-day hunger strike.

[#564] Under whose leadership was the Congress Socialist Party founded in 1934?
Correct Answer

(B) Acharya Narendra Bose and P. C. Joshi

Explanation

Solution: Under the leadership of Acharya Narendra Bose and P. C. Joshi Narayan Congress Socialist Party was founded in 1934 and Acharya Narendra Dev was the president of Party.

[#565] Who among the following introduced Ryotwari system in madras?
Correct Answer

(C) Sir Thomas Munro

Explanation

Solution: Sir Thomas Munro introduced Ryotwari system in Madras in 1820. Under Ryotwari System the ryots (peasnts) were given thc direct ownership and British government collected taxes directly from peasant. This system was introduced in Madras, Bombay, part of Assam.