Modern Indian History - Study Mode
[#326] What was Jagat Seth's claim to fame in Bengal?
Correct Answer
(C) Biggest banker in Bengal
Explanation
Solution: Jagat Seth meaning the “Banker of the World”, was a title conferred on his nephew Fateh Chand, a very rich banker in Bengal in the first half of the 18th century.
[#327] Which of the following songs was so dear to Mahatma Gandhi's heart, that he wrote: 'That one song is enough to sustain me, even if I were to forget the 'Bhagavad Gita'
Correct Answer
(C) Vaishnava Jana To Tene Kahiye
Explanation
Solution: Vaishnava Jana To Tene Kahiye songs was so dear to Mahatma Gandhi's heart, that he wrote: 'That one song is enough to sustain me, even if I were to forget the 'Bhagavad Gita'.
[#328] The Indians were allowed to frame their Constitution by
Correct Answer
(C) August Offer
Explanation
Solution: The August Offer was a proposal made by the British government in 1940 promising the expansion of the Executive Council of the Viceroy of India to include more Indians, the establishment of an advisory war council, giving full weight to minority opinion, and the recognition of Indians right to frame their own constitution.
[#329] Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages?
Correct Answer
(B) Kashi Viswanath Temple
Explanation
Solution: Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples. It is not on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages.
[#330] Which of the following leaders died as a result of injuries sustained during a protest demonstration against Simon Commission?
Correct Answer
(D) LaIa Lajpat Rai
Explanation
Solution: Prominent Indian nationalist Lala Lajpat Rai led a protest in Lahore. He suffered a police beating during the protest, and died of his injuries on 17th November,1928.