Modern History: Miscellaneous (Part-VI)

Total Questions: 18

11. Arrange the following in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Dandi March
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Quit India Movement
Swadeshi Movement

(a) 2, 4, 1, 3
(b) 4, 2, 1, 3
(c) 2, 1, 4, 3
(d) 4, 2, 3, 1

Correct Answer: (b) 4, 2, 1, 3

Solution:The chronological order of the given events is as follows :
Swadeshi Movement - 1905
Jallianwala Massacre - 13 April, 1919
Dandi March - 12 March, 1930 (start)
Quit India Movement - August, 1942

12. Select the correct chronological order of the following events from the codes given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Poona Pact
Quit India Movement
Cabinet Mission
Simla Conference

(a) 1, 2, 4, 3
(b) 4, 3, 2, 1
(c) 2, 3, 4, 1
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2, 4, 3

Solution:In 1932, Poona Pact was signed after the intervention of senior leaders. According to the terms, total of 148 seats were reserved for untouchables, but the joint electoral system was ensured to choose their candidates. Quit India Movement started from 9 August, 1942. Viceroy invited Indian leaders on 25 June, 1945 for discussion on Wavell offer. Cabinet Mission arrived in India on 24 March, 1946 and discussed with various political parties and officials of Government. For the first time, Jinnah realized that the British Government is ready to transfer the power without his concern. On May 16, 1946 mission published its proposal.

13. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events. [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
Quit India Movement launched
Second Round Table Conference
What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1-2

Correct Answer: (c) 3-2-1

Solution:Second Round Table conference - 7 September-1 December (1931)
Quit India movement launched - 9 August, 1942
Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy - 18-23 February, 1946

14. Arrange the following events in their chronological order and select the correct answer by using the codes given at the end: [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

decision for partition of Bengal.
acceptance of Swaraj as the goal of Congress.
formal declaration of Swadeshi Movement.
Surat Split.

(a) 1, 3, 4 and 2
(b) 1, 3, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 3

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3, 2 and 4

Solution:The partition of Bengal was declared on July 20, 1905. The official declaration of Swadeshi Movement was announced on August 7, 1905 at a conference held at Town Hall, Calcutta. Indian National Congress took a positive step in its Calcutta Session regarding the national movement. In his presidential speech, Dadabhai Naoroji said that the main aim of the Indian National Congress was to establish own Government just like Britain and its dominions. It means the establishment of self-Government was adopted as the main aim of the Indian National Congress. In 1907, during Surat Session, there was split in the INC on the issue of Swadeshi.

15. Consider : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Assertion(A) : Nehru had no reverence towards Upanishads.
Reason(R) : He has a scientific point of view.
Select answer by codes given below—

(a) (A) & (R) both are true, & (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) (A) & (R) both are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Solution:Upanishads are a philosophical and scientific analysis of Vedic literature. Nehru considered Upanishads as relevant texts and had great faith in it. Nehru is considered as the father of science in modern India. Nehru accepted science as an important tool for socio-economic development. Thus, Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is true.

16. "Who said "Imperialism" is dead as 'Dodo'? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Ramse Macdonald
(b) Winston Churchill
(c) Clement Attlee
(d) Lord Wavell

Correct Answer: (c) Clement Attlee

Solution:British Prime Minister (after II- World War) Clement Attlee said that "Imperialism is dead as dodo" (an extinct bird).

17. Who said “Here is a revolution taking place and we should move more quickly”? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Sir Stafford Cripps
(b) Lord Pethick Lawrence
(c) Lord Wavell
(d) A.B. Alexander

Correct Answer: (a) Sir Stafford Cripps

Solution:This statement belongs to Sir Stafford Cripps. He was the head of Cripps Mission, 1942 and also a member of Cabinet Mission, 1946.

18. Consider the following events: [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

August Offer
Poona Pact
Third Round Table Conference
Communal Award

Arrange above events in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 4, 3, 2, 1
(b) 4, 2, 3, 1
(c) 2, 1, 3, 4
(d) 3, 2, 1, 4

Correct Answer: (b) 4, 2, 3, 1

Solution:The correct chronological order of the following events is as follows -

Communal Award - 16 August, 1932
Poona Pact - 24 September, 1932
Third Round Table Conference - 17 November - 24 December 1932
August Offer - 1940

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