Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#331] 'Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man'.Who said this?
Correct Answer

(A) Swami Vivekananda

Explanation

Solution: Vivekananda believed education is the manifestation of perfection already in men. He thought it a pity that the existing system of education did not enable a person to stand on his own feet, nor did it teach him self-confidence and self-respect. To him education was an assimilation of noble ideas.

[#332] Which of the following periods is considered as the revolutionary era in Indian history?
Correct Answer

(C) 1857-90

Explanation

Solution: 1857-90 is considered as the revolutionary era in Indian history.

[#333] Which of the following events inspired for the formation of the Home Rule Leagues?
Correct Answer

(A) First World War

Explanation

Solution: Annie Besant gave new hope to the country. “The moment of England’s difficulty is the moment of India’s opportunity.” She started the Home Rule League Movement to be later supported fully by Tilak. It aimed at self-government for India within the British Commonwealth. She was more Indian than most Indians, a woman of profound courage and determination. The movement soon made a great impact upon the people.

[#334] The year of the foundation of the Women's Indian Association (WIA) is
Correct Answer

(D) 1917

Explanation

Solution: On 8 May 1917 in Adyar, Madras, a multiethnic group of women established the Women's Indian Association (WIA). The WIA was one of the first organizations to boldly connect Indian women's social and sexual subjugation with patriarchy, poverty, and political disenfranchisement.

[#335] By the Act of 1858, India was to be governed
Correct Answer

(B) In the name of the Crown

Explanation

Solution: The Government of India Act 1858 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed on August 2, 1858. Its provisions called for the liquidation of the British East India Company (who had up to this point been ruling British India under the auspices of Parliament) and the transference of its functions to the British Crown.