Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#206] In May 1933, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast of 21 days
Correct Answer

(C) for his own purification and that of his associates for greater commitment to the cause of the Harijans

Explanation

Solution: In May 1933, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast of 21 days for his own purification and that of his associates for greater commitment to the cause of the Harijans.

[#207] Who had introduced the Indian Universities Act 1904?
Correct Answer

(C) Lord Curzon

Explanation

Solution: Lord Curzon had introduced the Indian Universities Act 1904.

[#208] Name the Commission that came to India in 1928 to reform India's constitutional system
Correct Answer

(D) Simon Commission

Explanation

Solution: Simon Commission came to India in 1928 to reform India's constitutional system. Indian opposed this commission because there were no Indian members in this commission (also called white commission).

[#209] Who said that "India's Soul live in villages"?
Correct Answer

(D) Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation

Solution: Mahatma Gandhi said that "India's Soul live in villages."

[#210] The office of the Secretary of State for India was created by the Act of
Correct Answer

(B) 1858

Explanation

Solution: The First Secretary of State of India: Lord Stanley. The first Secretary of state was Lord Stanley, who prior to 2 August 1858, served as President of the Board of Control. The Secretary of State was now the political head of the India.