Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#401] According to Dadabhai Naoroji 'Swaraj' means
Correct Answer

(B) Self government

Explanation

Solution: Dadabhai Naoroji, known as Grand old Man of India, was a prominent leader of Indian National Congress. The demand for Swaraj was first raised by Dadabhai Naoroji in Calcutta Session of India National Congress in 1906. According to him 'Swaraj' means self Govemment or 'self rule'.

[#402] The Rohelas helped the Afghan invaders in 1761 in the Battle of
Correct Answer

(D) Panipat

Explanation

Solution: The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761 at Panipat, about 60 miles (97 km) north of Delhi, between a northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and invading forces of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, supported by two Indian allies—the Rohillas Najib-ud-daulah, Afghans of the Doab region and Shuja-ud-Daula-the Nawab of Awadh.

[#403] The landmarks or Dalhousie's administration did not include
Correct Answer

(B) English as the medium of instruction

Explanation

Solution: The landmarks of Dalhousie's administration did not include English as the medium of instruction.

[#404] As per provisions of the Charter Act of 1833, a Law Commission (for consolidating, codifying and improving Indian laws) was constituted under the Chairmanship of
Correct Answer

(C) Lord Macaulay

Explanation

Solution: First law Commission was established during the British Raj in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833. Lord Macaulay was the Chairman of this Law Commission.

[#405] The Ganapati festival was started in __________
Correct Answer

(C) 1893

Explanation

Solution: In 1893, the Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak praised the celebration of sarvajanik Ganesha utsav in his newspaper, Kesari, and dedicated his efforts to launch the annual domestic festival into a large, well-organised public event.