Modern Indian History - Study Mode
[#826] The Theosophical Society was officially formed in . . . . ., United States, in November 1875 by Helena Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge and others
Correct Answer
(D) New York City
Explanation
Solution: The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. Olcott was its first president, and remained president until his demise in 1907.
[#827] Mrs Annie Besant became the first woman President of the INC in
Correct Answer
(B) 1917
Explanation
Solution: She launched the Home Rule League in 1916, modelling the Indian plight on that of Ireland. She was a member of the Fabian Society, owing to her close relationship with George Bernard Shaw. In 1917 she became the first woman president of the Indian National Congress at a session in Calcutta.
[#828] In 1920 under her leadership the__________, the Ahmedabad textile mill workers union was established
Correct Answer
(A) Majoor Mahajan
Explanation
Solution: In 1920 under her leadership the Majoor Mahajan, the Ahmedabad textile mill workers union was established.
[#829] Which Brigadier was associated with Jallianwala Bagh tragedy?
Correct Answer
(A) General Dyer
Explanation
Solution: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919 when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer fired rifles into a crowd of Punjabis, who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab.
[#830] In 1942, Europe had witnessed a great war between
Correct Answer
(D) Germany and Russia
Explanation
Solution: In 1942, Europe had witnessed a great war between Germany and Russia.