Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#671] Which of the following according to Mahatma Gandhi, is the strongest force in the world?
Correct Answer

(A) Non-violence of the brave

Explanation

Solution: Mahatma Gandhi was extreme supporter of non-violence or "Ahimsa". Movements lead by him were based on the principles of "Satyagrah". According to him, non-violence of brave is the strongest force in the world.

[#672] When was the first train steamed off in India?
Correct Answer

(B) 1853

Explanation

Solution: On April 16,1853, the first passengers train steamed between Bori Bunder in Bombay and Thane.

[#673] Of the following, which country's constitution did not influence the fathers of Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer

(B) The USSR

Explanation

Solution: The Constitution of The USSR did not influence the fathers of Indian Constitution.

[#674] What was Lala Lajpat Rai demonstrating against when he succumbed to police brutality?
Correct Answer

(C) Simon Commission

Explanation

Solution: Simon commission was appointed to report the working of the existing government, it was a six Members commission under the chairmanship of John Simon and it did not consist a single Indian member. Hence, Congress decided to boycott the commission. Lala ji who led the movement in Lahore was Severely injured by lathi charge.

[#675] On the Direct Action Day unprecedented bloodshed took place (as a result of Hindu-Muslim riots) in
Correct Answer

(B) Calcutta

Explanation

Solution: Direct Action Day or The Great Calcutta Killing was a planned attack on the Hindus of Calcutta by the Muslims under the leadership of Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy. On this day more than 5000 Hindus were killed by the fanatic Muslim mob.