History and Indian Freedom Struggle (GENERAL STUDIES)

Total Questions: 42

1. Identify the institution which wasturned into Benaras Hindu University by Madan Mohan Malaviya.

Correct Answer: (d) Central Hindu school established by Mrs. Annie Besant.

2. Where did Vivekananda attend the World’s Parliament of Religion in 1893?

Correct Answer: (a) Chicago

3. In 1888, Sir Syed Ahmed founded the

Correct Answer: (a) Patriotic Association

4. The Anti-Partition movement was initiated on

Correct Answer: (b) 7 Aug. 1905

5. Annie Besant was

1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theosophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below?

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

6. The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

Correct Answer: (c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans

7. The meeting of Indian and British political leaders during 1930–32 in London has often been referred to as the First, Second and Third Round Table Conferences. It would be incorrect to refer to them as such because:

Correct Answer: (d) It was an instance of a conference held in three session and not that of three separate conference

8. The Indian Muslims, in general, were not attracted to the Extremist movement because of :

Correct Answer: (d) extremists policy of harping on Hindu aspect

9. The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with the rejection of :

Correct Answer: (c) Cabinet Mission

10. Who is the author of the book entitled ‘A Nation in the Making’?

Correct Answer: (b) Surendranath Banerjee