Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#181] The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 primarily to promote among Indian Muslims
Correct Answer

(C) feeling of loyalty to the British Government

Explanation

Solution: Muslim League, original name All India Muslim League, political group that led the movement calling for a separate Muslim nation to be created at the time of the partition of British India (1947). The Muslim League was founded in 1906 to safeguard the rights of Indian Muslims.

[#182] Purna Swaraj was declared as the goal of the Congress in the Congress session held at Lahore under the Presidentship of
Correct Answer

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation

Solution: Purna Swaraj was declared as the goal of the Congress in the Congress session held at Lahore under the Presidentship of Jawaharlal Nehru.

[#183] The Government of India Act of 1919 made provision for the appointment of a/an __________ for India in the United Kingdom
Correct Answer

(B) Council

Explanation

Solution: Government of India Act 1919 - An Act to make further provision with respect to the Government of India. The Government of India Act 1919 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was passed to expand participation of Indians in the government of India.

[#184] Who was the author of 'Esoteric Christianity'?
Correct Answer

(D) Annie Besant

Explanation

Solution: Annie Besant was the author of 'Esoteric Christianity'.

[#185] In 1893 __________ landed in India, made a tour of the country in the company of H. S. Olcott, and by her splendid presentation of Indian philosophy and her undisguised personal preference for the Indian spiritual heritage, won the support of orthodox Brahmins to Theosophy
Correct Answer

(A) Annie Besant

Explanation

Solution: In 1893 Annie Besant landed in India, made a tour of the country in the company of H. S. Olcott, and by her splendid presentation of Indian philosophy and her undisguised personal preference for the Indian spiritual heritage, won the support of orthodox Brahmins to Theosophy. The transformation of the religious life in India, particularly among Hindus, is one of the wonders she performed.