Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#756] The joint session of the Congress and Muslim League was held in 1916 at
Correct Answer

(C) Lucknow

Explanation

Solution: The Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League at the joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in December 1916.

[#757] In which year was the All India Muslim League founded?
Correct Answer

(B) 1906

Explanation

Solution: Founded in In 30 December 1906, the All-India Muslim League was founded at Dhaka. Founders: Khwaja Salimullah, Vikar-ul-Mulk, Syed Amir Ali, Syed Nabiullah.

[#758] Against Lord and State was written by
Correct Answer

(A) K. N. Panikkar

Explanation

Solution: Against Lord and State was written by K N Panikkar.

[#759] Jyotiba Phule, popularly known as Baba Phule, was a social reformer in Maharashtra. Which of the following is not true about him
Correct Answer

(D) The urban educated Marathas were his most ardent followers

Explanation

Solution: Jyotirao ‘Jyotiba’ Govindrao Phule was a prominent social reformer and thinker of the nineteenth century India. He led the movement against the prevailing caste-restrictions in India. He revolted against the domination of the Brahmins and struggled for the rights of peasants and other low-caste people. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was also a pioneer for women education in India and fought for education of girls throughout his life. He is believed to be the first Hindu to start an orphanage for the unfortunate children. The urban educated Marathas were his most ardent followers is not true ant him.

[#760] The Nehru Report of 1928 with proposals for constitutional reforms had been prepared by
Correct Answer

(A) Motilal Nehru

Explanation

Solution: The Nehru Report of 28-30 August, 1928 was a memorandum outlining a proposed new dominion status constitution for India. It was prepared by a committee of the All Parties Conference chaired by Motilal Nehru with his son Jawaharlal Nehru acting as secretary.