Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#576] In which ot the following places was the Ryotwari settlement introduced by
Correct Answer

(C) Madras and Bombay

Explanation

Solution: Ryotwari settlement was introduced by Alexander Reed and Thomas Munro in Madras and Bombay.

[#577] Which great war was fought between the years 1914 and 1918?
Correct Answer

(B) The First World War

Explanation

Solution: World War I began in 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and lasted until 1918. During the conflict, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the Central Powers) fought against Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan and the United States (the Allied Powers).

[#578] Who was the first woman President of Congress?
Correct Answer

(A) Mrs. Annie Besant

Explanation

Solution: Mrs. Annie Beasant was the first women President of Congress (1917, Calcutta session), she was also the founder of Home rule League.

[#579] Who had rounded the first women's university in India?
Correct Answer

(D) Dhondo Keshav Karve

Explanation

Solution: Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) University, the first women's university in India. It was founded in 1916 by Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve, with the objective of educating more women.

[#580] Hardayal, an intellectual giant, was associated with
Correct Answer

(B) Ghadar Movement

Explanation

Solution: Lala Hardayal was a revolutionary attached with Gadar Movement in San Francisco. He inspired many Indians living in US and Canada to fight against British imperialism. He turned down a career in Indian Civil services to participate in National Movement.