Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#281] Mahatma Gandhi spent a year of complete silence in 1926 to
Correct Answer

(B) work for harijan welfare

Explanation

Solution: Mahatma Gandhi spent a year of complete silence in 1926 to work for harijan welfare.

[#282] When was the office of District Collector created?
Correct Answer

(B) 1772

Explanation

Solution: Revenue Collection system was the major problem for east India company in his initial phase Governor General of Bengal Warren Hastings established the office of District collector in 1772 for collection of revenue.

[#283] Who declared as his ultimate aim the wiping of every tear from every eye?
Correct Answer

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation

Solution: Jawaharlal Nahru in his speech 'Freedom at midnight" said that the ambition of the greatest men of our generation has to be to wipe every tear from every eye.

[#284] Which Directive Principal bears the direct impact of Gandhi's moral philosophy?
Correct Answer

(C) Prohibition of the slaughter of cows

Explanation

Solution: Gandhi's moral Philosophy was of socialism, non-violence and welfare state. The impact of his Philosophy can be seen in various DPSP & including article 48 which prohibits the slaughter of cows.

[#285] Who among the following from the first cabinet of indepenent India was responsible of mass religious conversion?
Correct Answer

(D) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Explanation

Solution: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar argued that converting into Buddhism was the only way for the untouchables to gain equality. In 1956, he started the Dalit Buddhist Movement.