Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#801] The maximum number of additional members for the council of Bengal was raised from 20 to __________
Correct Answer

(B) 50

Explanation

Solution: The maximum number of additional members for the council of Bengal was raised from 20 to 50.

[#802] Mahatma Gandhi's remark, "A post-dated cheque on a crumbling bank" is regarding the proposals of
Correct Answer

(B) Cripps Mission

Explanation

Solution: Cripps Mission (headed by Sir Stafford Cripps) came to India in 1942 to secure full Indian co-operation for world war-II. Gandhiji remarked Cripps Mission as Post dated Cheque on a crumbling bank.

[#803] The first Swarajist Conference was held at
Correct Answer

(B) Allahabad

Explanation

Solution: The first Swarajist Conference was held at Allahabad.

[#804] Swarajist Party was organised by
Correct Answer

(A) Motilal Nehru

Explanation

Solution: Swaraj Party, Indian political party established in late 1922–early 1923 by members of the Indian National Congress (Congress Party), notably Motilal Nehru, one of the most prominent lawyers in northern India (and the father of political leader Jawaharlal Nehru), and Chitta Ranjan Das, a nationalist politician from Bengal.

[#805] The Deccan Riots of 1874-75 in Maharashtra were directed against
Correct Answer

(B) Moneylenders

Explanation

Solution: In May and June 1875, peasants of Maharashtra in some parts of Pune, Satara and Ahmednagar districts revolted against increasing agrarian distress. The Deccan Riots of 1875 targeted conditions of debt peonage (kamiuti) to moneylenders.