Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#386] Of the following who did not find a place in the Legislative Council as per the Act of 1853?
Correct Answer

(D) The Lieutenant Governor

Explanation

Solution: The Charter act of 1853 provided for appointment of a separate Governor for the Presidency of Bengal, distinct from the Governor General. However, the court of Directors and the Board of Control were authorized to appoint a lieutenant governor, till the appointment of a Governor was made. Please note that the Lieutenant governor was appointed in 1854, but no Governor was appointed for Bengal till 1912.

[#387] Author of 'Culture ideology Hegemony Intellectual and Social consciousness in Colonial India' is
Correct Answer

(B) K. N. Panikkar

Explanation

Solution: K. N. Panikkar is Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala. He is the author of 'Culture ideology Hegemony Intellectual and Social consciousness in Colonial India'.

[#388] Which of the following was not one of the recommendations of the Cabinet Minion (1946) about the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer

(B) The Muslim majority provinces should be separately constituted into a Union of Pakistan

Explanation

Solution: The Muslim majority provinces should be separately constituted into a Union of Pakistan was not one of the recommendations of the Cabinet Minion (1946) about the Constitution of India.

[#389] What was the basis of transfer of power to India on 15th August?
Correct Answer

(D) Anniversary of the surrender of Japanese army before Admiral Mountbatten

Explanation

Solution: Lord Mountbatten decided the date of Aug 15 for transfer of power to India, because it was at this day (Aug 15, 1945) Japanese Army in second world war surrendered before him.

[#390] The Third battle of Panipat was fought in the year
Correct Answer

(C) 1761 A.D.

Explanation

Solution: The Third battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1761 between Ahmad Shah Abdali and Marathas. Marathas were defeated by Abdali.