Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#636] Which of the following event was probe by the Hunter Commission?
Correct Answer

(C) Jalianwalla Bagh massacre

Explanation

Solution: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919 when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer fired rifles into a crowd of Punjabis, who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab.

[#637] Indirect election was introduced in India by the Act of
Correct Answer

(C) 1892

Explanation

Solution: The act of 1892 can be said to be a first step towards the beginning of the representative government in India. However such representation was via only indirect elections and there was nothing for a common Indian. The system of indirect election prevented direct contact between the public and the representatives.

[#638] Who was the founder of Banaras Hindu University?
Correct Answer

(B) Madan Mohan Malviya

Explanation

Solution: Madan Mohan Malviya strived to promote modern education among hindus and eventually founded Banaras Hindu University (BHU) at Varanasi in 1916, which was created under the B.H.U. Act, 1915. The largest residential university in Asia and one of the largest in the world, having over 40,000 students across arts, sciences, engineering, medical, agriculture, performing arts, law and technology from all over the world. He was Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1919–1938.

[#639] Which of the following is the correct chronological order of in modern Indian history?
Correct Answer

(C) Morley-Minto Reforms, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Gandhi-Irwin Pact, August Offer

Explanation

Solution: Morley-Minto Reforms- 1909, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre- 1919, Gandhi-Irwin Pact- 1931, August Offer- 1940.

[#640] Azad Hind Fauz or the Indian National Army (INA) was founded by
Correct Answer

(C) General Mohan Singh

Explanation

Solution: Kuala Lumpur fell on 11 January 1942 with 3,500 Indian prisoners of war, and Singapore on 15 February with 85,000 British troops, of whom 45,000 were Indians. Mohan Singh asked for volunteers who would form the Azad Hind Fauj (Free India Army) to fight for Indian independence from the British rule.