Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#126] Why did Mahatma Gandhi ultimately lend his support to the resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee agreeing to the partition of India in spite of his personal, lifelong outspoken disapproval of Pakistan?
Correct Answer

(C) To prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition

Explanation

Solution: Mahatma Gandhi ultimately lend his support to the resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee agreeing to the partition of India in spite of his personal, lifelong outspoken disapproval of Pakistan to prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition.

[#127] The Hindu Pioneer started in __________
Correct Answer

(D) 1838

Explanation

Solution: The Hindu Pioneer was started in 1838.

[#128] Mahatma Gandhi broke his epic fast unto death on September 26, 1932 after the Poona Pact, which provided for
Correct Answer

(D) All the above

Explanation

Solution: Mahatma Gandhi broke his epic fast unto death on September 26, 1932 after the Poona Pact, which provided for common electorate for all Hindus, reservation of 48 seats for the depressed classes in different provincial legislatures and reservation of 18 per cent of the seats in the Central Legislature.

[#129] As per the Regulating Act a Supreme Court was established in
Correct Answer

(A) Bengal

Explanation

Solution: The Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William, Calcutta (Kolkata) was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1774. It replaced the Mayor's Court of Calcutta and was British India's highest court from 1774 until 1862, when the High Court of Calcutta was established.

[#130] Swami Vivekananda, known in his pre-monastic life as__________
Correct Answer

(A) Narendra Nath Datta

Explanation

Solution: Swami Vivekananda, known in his pre-monastic life as Narendranath Datta, was born in Kolkata on 12 January 1863. Born with a yogic temperament, he used to practise meditation even from his boyhood, and was associated with Brahmo Movement for some time.