Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#731] Who among the following was the first to sign the 'Instruments of Accession'?
Correct Answer

(B) The Dewan of Travancore

Explanation

Solution: Instrument of Accession was a legal document first introduced by Government of India Act, 1935. It was used in and after 1947 to enable each of rulers of princely states under British parliamentary to join one of the new dominions of India or Pakistan. Dewan of Travancore was the first to sign 'Instrument of Accession'.

[#732] Who among the following leader headed the interim Government of 1946?
Correct Answer

(C) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation

Solution: The Viceroy's Executive Council became the executive branch of the interim government. Originally headed by the Viceroy of India, it was transformed into a council of ministers, with the powers of a prime minister bestowed on the vice-president of the Council, a position held by the Congress leader Jawaharlal Nehru.

[#733] The United Nations declared __________ as the International Year of Women
Correct Answer

(C) 1975

Explanation

Solution: International Women's Year (IWY) was the name given to 1975 by the United Nations. Since that year March 8 has been celebrated as International Women's Day, and the United Nations Decade for Women, from 1976 to 1985, was also established.

[#734] Which of the following was not included in the Treaty to be negotiated as provided in the Cabinet Mission Plan?
Correct Answer

(C) Indian National Congress

Explanation

Solution: Indian National Congress was not included in the Treaty to be negotiated as provided in the Cabinet Mission Plan.

[#735] The members of the Board of Control must be paid from
Correct Answer

(B) Indian Revenues

Explanation

Solution: It was provided that the payment of the members and the staff of the Board of Control should be made out of the Indian revenues.