Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#761] Annie Besant joined The Theosophical Society on 21 May __________
Correct Answer

(D) 1889

Explanation

Solution: Annie Besant joined the Theosophical Society in May 1889 and became Blavatsky's devoted pupil and helper. She became a prominent worker in the Society and was elected President which position she held till her death on 21 September 1933. She first came to India on 16 November 1893.

[#762] In 1875, Sir Syed founded the Madarsatul Uloom in __________
Correct Answer

(B) Aligarh

Explanation

Solution: In 1875, Sir Syed founded the Madarsatul Uloom in Aligarh and patterned the MAO College after Oxford and Cambridge universities that he went on a trip to London. His objective was to build a college in line with the British education system but without compromising its Islamic values.

[#763] When King George-V and Queen of India visited India, a magnificent Durbar was held at
Correct Answer

(B) Delhi

Explanation

Solution: The 1911 Durbar was the only one that a sovereign, George V, attended. The term was derived from the common Mughal term durbar. On 22 March 1911, a royal proclamation announced that the Durbar would be held in December to commemorate the coronation in Britain a few months earlier of George V and Mary of Teck and allow their proclamation as Emperor and Empress of India.

[#764] My strongest bulwark is gone lamented Mahatma Gandhi on the death of
Correct Answer

(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explanation

Solution: My strongest bulwark is gone lamented Mahatma Gandhi on the death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

[#765] Which of the following influenced the makers of Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer

(C) The Constitution of USA

Explanation

Solution: The Constitution of USA influenced the makers of Indian Constitution.