Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#146] In which of the following tribal rebellions did two tribal brothers, Kanhu and Sidhu, proclaim the end of the Company's rule in their region, and to supress their rebellion the government had to use military force?
Correct Answer

(D) Santhal Rebellion in Bihar (1855-56)

Explanation

Solution: The Santhal rebellion (sometimes referred to as the Sonthal rebellion), commonly known as Santhal Hool, was a native rebellion in present-day Jharkhand, in eastern India against both the British colonial authority and zamindari system by the Santhal people. It started on June 30, 1855 and on November 10, 1855 martial law was proclaimed which lasted until January 3, 1856 when martial law was suspended and the movement was brutally ended by troops loyal to the British. The rebellion was led by the four Murmu Brothers - Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav.

[#147] In the Interim Government formed in 1946, the Minister for Education was
Correct Answer

(C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Explanation

Solution: In the Interim Government formed in 1946, the Minister for Education was Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

[#148] Who had founded the Indian Home Rule Society?
Correct Answer

(D) Shyamji Krishna Varma

Explanation

Solution: The organisation was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma, with support from a number of prominent Indian nationalists in Britain at the time, including Bhikaji Cama, Dadabhai Naoroji and S.R. The society was founded amongst efforts and movements that arose to reverse the flow of authority and power from Britain to India.

[#149] From 1885 to 1905 (the moderate phase of the INC) the object before the INC was
Correct Answer

(D) Only A and B above

Explanation

Solution: From 1885 to 1905 (the moderate phase of the INC) the object before the INC was wider employment of Indians in higher public services and establishment of representative institutions.

[#150] The main exponent of the theory of Drain of Wealth was
Correct Answer

(B) Dadabhai Naoroji

Explanation

Solution: Dadabhai Naoroji's work focused on the drain of wealth from India to England during colonial rule of British in India. One of the reasons that the Drain theory is attributed to Naoroji is his decision to estimate the net national profit of India, and by extension, the effect that colonisation has on the country.