Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#436] The 'Hero of Plassey' was
Correct Answer

(C) Clive

Explanation

Solution: The 'Hero of Plassey' was Clive. Clive decided that the best way to secure the company's interests in Bengal was to replace Siraj with a new and more pliant nawab.

[#437] The hero of the Kakori 'Dacoity' case was
Correct Answer

(A) Ramprasad Bismil

Explanation

Solution: Kakori Dacoity was a train robbery conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil near Lucknow. It was organised under the banner Hindustan Republican Association.

[#438] Who preached the idea of Home Rule through his two news papers - the Kesari and the Maratha?
Correct Answer

(C) Tilak

Explanation

Solution: Kesari is a Marathi newspaper which was founded in 1881 by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

[#439] The use of the mother tongue in India in the law Court was permitted by
Correct Answer

(D) Bentinck

Explanation

Solution: The use of the mother tongue in India in the law Court was permitted by Bentinck.

[#440] What was the Ilbert Bill intended for?
Correct Answer

(B) To enable India District Magistrates and Session Judges to try Europeans

Explanation

Solution: The Ilbert Bill was a bill introduced in 1883 during the Viceroyship of the Marquess of Ripon, which was written by Sir Courtenay Peregrine Ilbert (The law member of the Viceroy's Council). According to this act, Indian judges could try Europeans.