Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#791] Bal Gangadhar Tilak earned the epithet of Lokmanya during
Correct Answer

(C) the Home Rule Movement

Explanation

Solution: Bal Gangadhar Tilak earned the epithet of Lokmanya during the Home Rule Movement.

[#792] Who was the founder of Swatantra Party?
Correct Answer

(D) C. Rajagopalachari

Explanation

Solution: After parting away from Congress in 1957, C.Rajagopalachari founded Swatantra Party (Classical Liberal Political Party in 1959).

[#793] Who was the first Indian civil servant?
Correct Answer

(B) S N Banerjee

Explanation

Solution: Sir Surendranath Banerjee (10 November 1848 – 6 August 1925) was one of the earliest Indian political leaders during the British Raj. He founded the Indian National Association, through which he led two sessions of the Indian National Conference in 1883 and 1885, along with Anandamohan Bose. He was the first Indian civil servant.

[#794] Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by the Indians?
Correct Answer

(A) It did not include any Indian as a member

Explanation

Solution: The Simon Commission was established by the British government, to future administrative reforms in India. This commission was boycotted by the Indians because it did not include any Indian member.

[#795] The Muslim League demanded creation of Pakistan (Pakistan Resolution) in its session held on March 24, 1940 at
Correct Answer

(B) Lahore

Explanation

Solution: The resolution for the establishment of a separate homeland for the Muslims of British India passed in the annual session of the All India Muslim League held in Lahore on 22–24 March 1940 is a landmark document of Pakistan's history.