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[#396] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was equated with
Correct Answer

(D) Bismarck

Explanation

Solution: Bismarck was a german statesman who unified 36 states and established unified Germany. Sardar Patel also unified the 565 princely states to make India a federation by his diplomacy and political intelligency. That is why Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel known as Bismarck of India.

[#397] Pitt's India Act brought the company in direct subordination to a body representing __________
Correct Answer

(A) The Parliament of Britain

Explanation

Solution: The East India Company Act 1784, also known as Pitt's India Act, was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain intended to address the shortcomings of the Regulating Act of 1773 by bringing the East India Company's rule in India under the control of the British Government.

[#398] Lord Mountbatten had held detailed discussions on the approaching partition of India with
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Lord Mountbatten held free and frank discussions with Sardar Patel, Maulana Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru, Gandhiji and other prominent leaders.

[#399] Where did the so-called 'Black Hole Tragedy' take place ?
Correct Answer

(C) Calcutta

Explanation

Solution: The Black Hole tragedy took place at Fort William in Calcutta in the year 1756. The Background: The Nawab of Bengal gave The East India Company certain special rights as traders in Calcutta and allowed them to build a small fort (the Company named it Fort William) and maintain a small army.

[#400] Mahatma Gandhi began his political activities in India first from
Correct Answer

(D) Champaran

Explanation

Solution: In 1917 on the invitation of Raj Kumar Shukla, Gandhi ji visited champaran village in Bihar, were 'Tinkathiya' system was prevalent. In this system farmers were forced to grow Indigo on the 3/20th part of land. Gandhiji organized Champaran Satyagraha to protest against this system.