Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#736] On account of his differences with Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Bose resigned the Presidentship of the Congress (April 1939) and organised a new party called
Correct Answer

(D) Forward Block

Explanation

Solution: The All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) is a left-wing nationalist political party in India. It emerged as a faction within the Indian National Congress in 1939, led by Subhas Chandra Bose.

[#737] On which date was the announcement formally made that India and Pakistan would be made free?
Correct Answer

(B) June 3, 1947

Explanation

Solution: The actual division of British India between the two new dominions was accomplished according to what has come to be known as the "3 June Plan" or "Mountbatten Plan". It was announced at a press conference by Mountbatten on 3 June 1947 at 4 pm, when the date of independence of India - 15 August 1947 was also announced.

[#738] Dadabhai Naroji has described his theory of 'Drain of Wealth' in the book
Correct Answer

(A) Poverty and Un-British Rule in India

Explanation

Solution: In 1867, Dadabhai Naoroji put forward the 'drain of wealth' theory in which he stated that Britain was completely draining India. He mentioned this theory in his book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India.

[#739] Who said "Patriotism is religion and religion is love for India"?
Correct Answer

(B) Bankim chandra Chatterjee

Explanation

Solution: The statement was uttered by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. He deliberately equated the patriotism and religion so as to in still the sense of nationalism among the masses.

[#740] Land Revenue under Tipu__________
Correct Answer

(B) Was mainly collected by Government officials appointed by Tipu

Explanation

Solution: The land Revenue under Tipu was like the Rotwari and collected by the government officials.