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Indian History and World History (Part-36)

📆 December 18, 2024

NATIONAL MOVEMENT

Total Questions: 13

1. In the context of India's freedom struggle, Bombay Plan (1944) was a draft plan on: [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 30.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Economic policies
Solution:The Bombay Plan, 1944 was a set of proposals submitted by eight influential Indian industrialists in Bombay for the development of India's post-independence economy.

The main objective of this plan was to achieve a balanced economy and to increase agricultural and industrial production within a period of 15 years of operation of the scheme.

Here are its key provisions:

  1. Industrialization: Focused on rapid industrialization to boost India's economy.

  2. Public Sector Role: Advocated for significant government control and investment in key industries.

  3. Five-Year Plans: Suggested the adoption of a Five-Year Plan for economic development.

  4. Infrastructure Development: Emphasized improving infrastructure, including transport and energy.

  5. Economic Planning: Promoted centralized economic planning for coordinated growth.

  6. Social Welfare: Advocated for better education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.

  7. Land Reforms: Suggested reforms in land tenure to improve agricultural productivity.

  8. Reduction of Inequality: Aimed at reducing economic inequality and promoting social justice.

2. Who among the following was NOT a Minister of Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Lord Wavell
Solution:In February 1946, British Prime Minister Attlee announced the sending of a three-member high-level delegation to India.

Cabinet Mission Plan 1946: 

Members:

  • Lord Pethick-Lawrence (Secretary of State for India)

  • Sir Stafford Cripps (President of the Board of Trade)

  • A.V. Alexander (First Lord of the Admiralty)

Key Provisions:

  1. Federal Structure: India to have a federal union with a central government and autonomous provincial governments.

  2. Constituent Assembly: Formed with 389 members (292 from British India, 93 from princely states) to draft the constitution.

  3. Grouping of Provinces: Provinces grouped into three categories: Hindu-majority (Group A), Muslim-majority (Group B), and princely states (Group C).

  4. Division of Powers: Central government handles defense, foreign affairs; provinces manage other areas.

  5. Communal Representation: Separate electorates for Muslims, Sikhs, and other minorities.

  6. Executive Council: Reconstitution with more Indian representatives from Congress, Muslim League, and others.

  7. No Partition: The plan did not propose partition but provided safeguards for Muslim-majority areas.

  8. Minority Rights Protection: Safeguards for the protection of minorities, especially Muslims.

3. The 'Cabinet Mission' of 1946 was led by: [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Sir Pathic Lawrence
Solution:

Cabinet Mission Plan 1946: 

Members:

  • Lord Pethick-Lawrence (Secretary of State for India)

  • Sir Stafford Cripps (President of the Board of Trade)

  • A.V. Alexander (First Lord of the Admiralty)

4. Who was the last Viceroy of India who oversaw the creation of the independent states of India and Pakistan? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Lord Mountbatten
Solution:The last Viceroy to oversee the creation of the independent states of India and Pakistan was Lord Mountbatten.

Lord Mountbatten took office on March 24, 1947, and presented the plan for the Partition of India on June 3, 1947.

5. In 1945, Which Government came to power in Britain and committed itself to grant independence to India. [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Labour party
Solution:In the year 1945, the Labor Party government came to power in Britain and committed itself to offer India independence.
  • The Labor Party was a liberal left-wing political party in Britain.
  • Clement Richard Attlee became the Prime Minister of Britain in the year 1947, and the Indian Independence Act, 1947 was passed.

6. Who was the first Governor General of independent India? [C.P.O. 5.1. 5.06.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Lord Mountbatten
Solution:The first Governor General of independent India was Lord Mountbatten,
  • while C. Rajagopalachari was the last and first Indian Governor General.
  • Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India from March 1947 to August 15, 1947.
  • As the first Governor General of independent India, he served from August 15, 1947, to June 21, 1948, while C. Rajagopalachari held the post of Governor General of India from June 21, 1948, to January 26, 1950.

7. Who among the following was one of the speakers after Jawaharlal Nehru to address the Parliament on the midnight of 15 August 1947? [S.S.C. Online CPO S.I. (T-I) 23.11.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Solution:Before the speech of Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishan delivered his speech before midnight on 15 August 1947 and spoke about India's unique achievement.
  • Jawahar Lal Nehru delivered his famous 'Tryst With Destiny' speech in Parliament.
  • On August 15, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn in as PM of independent India.
  • Vande Mataram was sung as the National Song.

8. Who was responsible for the integration of Princely States into the Indian Union after Independence? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Solution:Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was responsible for the integration of the princely states into the Union of India after independence.

Most of the princely states merged into the Indian Union in the year 1947.

By August 15, 1947, all the princely states except

  • Junagadh,
  • Jammu and Kashmir,
  • and Hyderabad

joined India and by the end of the year 1948, these three princely states were also forced to follow so.

It is noteworthy that under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, various princely states were merged into the Indian Union.

9. Who played a decisive role in the integration of the princely states of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Solution:Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was responsible for the integration of the princely states into the Union of India after independence.

Most of the princely states merged into the Indian Union in the year 1947.

By August 15, 1947, all the princely states except

  • Junagadh,
  • Jammu and Kashmir,
  • and Hyderabad

joined India and by the end of the year 1948, these three princely states were also forced to follow so.

It is noteworthy that under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, various princely states were merged into the Indian Union.

10. Who played a decisive role in the integration of the princely states of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Solution:Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was responsible for the integration of the princely states into the Union of India after independence.

Most of the princely states merged into the Indian Union in the year 1947.

By August 15, 1947, all the princely states except

  • Junagadh,
  • Jammu and Kashmir,
  • and Hyderabad

joined India and by the end of the year 1948, these three princely states were also forced to follow so.

It is noteworthy that under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, various princely states were merged into the Indian Union.

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