Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#591] In Gandhian Socialism
Correct Answer

(B) State is not required

Explanation

Solution: Gandhian socialism generally centres on Hind Swaraj or Indian Home rule. So according to Gandhiji's socialism state is not required.

[#592] 'Amar Shonar Bangla' the national anthem of Bangladesh was composed by whom?
Correct Answer

(A) Rabindranath Tagore

Explanation

Solution: Rabindranath Tagore was a great Bengali Poet. He played important role in development of modern literature. He is titled as 'Guru dev'. He win noble prizes for "Gitanjali" in 1913. He also composed the song "JAN GAN MAN" (National Anthem of India) and "AMAR SONAR BANGLA" (National Anthem of Bangladesh).

[#593] In the Carnatic, the English supported the claims of
Correct Answer

(A) Anwaruddin

Explanation

Solution: The French wanted to reduce the growing influence of the English in the Carnatic. So they supported Husain Dost Khan (Chanda Sahib) as the rightful Nawab of the Carnatic against Muhammad Anwaruddin, who was supported by the British.

[#594] The two states which had non Congress Ministries in 1937 were
Correct Answer

(A) Bengal and Punjab

Explanation

Solution: Bengal and Punjab were the two states where Non-Congress Ministries established after elections. In Bengal Muslim league and Krishak Praja party made the government and In Punjab, government was made by the Unionist and Muslim league.

[#595] Motilal presided over the Congress Session of 1919 held at
Correct Answer

(B) Amritsar

Explanation

Solution: Motilal Nehru presided over the Amritsar session of INC in 1919 as well as the Kolkata session of 1928. Motilal Nehru was an eminent lawyer and is the founder patriarch of the Nehru-Gandhi family.