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Total questions: 105
Worksheet time: 53mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who among the following was nominated as the first Satyagrahi by Mahatma Gandhi for the Individual Satyagraha of 1940?
a)
Vinoba Bhave
b)
Jawarharlal Nehru
c)
Lal Bahadur Shastri
d)
S. Satyamurti
2.
To protest against which of the following bills, Bhagat Singh and Batukeswar Dutt threw bomb into the Central Assembly?
a)
Public Safety Bill
b)
Trade Dispute Bill
c)
Both (A) and (B)
d)
Defence of India Bill
3.
Who presided over the First Indian Science Congress which was held in 1914 at Kolkata?
a)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b)
Romesh Chunder Dutt
c)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
d)
Ashutosh Mukherjee
4.
At which among the following places, the All India Muslim League was established in 1906?
a)
Dhaka
b)
Naypyidaw
c)
Islamabad
d)
Muscat
5.
Who was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 Movement?
a)
Lord Harding
b)
Lord Canning
c)
Lord Lytton
d)
Lord Dalhousie
6.
By which of the following for the first time, British government recognized the “Right of Dominion” for India?
a)
August Declaration
b)
August Offer
7.
Lucknow pact was signed between Indian National Congress and _____________ in 1916?<br /><br />
a)
Muslim League
b)
Lord Irwin
8.
The term Dyarchy was used in Govt. of India 1919. It was a first step towards which of the following ?
a)
Local Self Government
b)
Making the governor titular head
9.
Which among the following is not correct about C. R. Formula given by C Rajagopalachari?<br />1. It favored talks with Jinnah and the Muslim League<br />2. It recommended plebiscite among Muslims, whether they should form a separate state<br />3. It formed the basis of the 1944 Gandhi-Jinnah talks<br />
a)
Only 1 & 2.
b)
Only 2 & 3
10.
Who among the following did not vehemently protested the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement after the Chauri-Chaura Incident?
a)
Jawahar Lal Nehru
b)
Subhash Chandra Bose
11.
In context of first Anglo-Sikh war, who was the Governor-General of India when the Treaty of Lahore (1846) was signed?
a)
Lord Ellenborough
b)
Lord Auckland
12.
Who among the following gave communal award?
a)
Ramsay Macdonald
b)
S Baldwin
13.
The Cripps Mission was welcomed and accepted by which among the following?
a)
Congress
b)
Muslim League
14.
Who among the following gave the safety valve theory for Indian National Congress?
a)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b)
Lala Lajpat Rai
15.
Who among the following was the Viceroy of India when the Revolt of 1857 occurred?
a)
Lord Dalhousie
b)
Lord Canning
16.
Who among the following was the author of the book “Unhappy India” written as a response to the book “Mother India” ?
a)
Lala Lajpat Rai
b)
Lala Hardayal
17.
Morley Minto Reforms of 1909:<br />1.had provision for an Indian to be inducted in Governor general's executive council<br />2.provided separate electorate to muslims<br />3.introduced the system of Diarchy<br />4.increased membership in central and provincial legislative councils<br />Which of the above is/are correct statements?<br />
a)
1 Only
b)
2 and 4 Only
18.
What was /were the main idea behind establishment of United Patriotic Association by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1888?<br />1. To launch a parallel Organization to Congress for Muslims<br />2. To show British allegiance of Muslims<br />3. To voice for Indian grievances in England<br />4. To oppose Congress<br />Select the correct option from the codes <br />
a)
1, 2 & 3
b)
2, 3 & 4
19.
Jiyatarang movement is associated with which state of India?
a)
Odisha
b)
Bihar
20.
Which of the following was/were introduced during the reign of Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India?<br />1. Imperial Cadet Corps (ICC)<br />2. Ilbert Bill<br />3. Ancient Monuments Preservation Act<br />Select the correct option from codes<br />
a)
1 & 3 Only
b)
3 Only
21.
Which act gave recognition to the ‘portfolio system’ introduced by Lord Canning in 1859?
a)
Indian Councils Act, 1861
b)
Indian Councils Act, 1892<br />
22.
St. Angela Fort was built by which of the following Portuguese viceroy of India?
a)
Almeida
b)
Albuquerque
23.
The Treaty of Lhasa was signed in which year?
a)
1899
b)
1902
24.
Which among the following events took place during the time of Lord Minto II?<br />1. Surat split of Congress<br />2. All India Muslim League established<br />3. Agitation against the partition of Bengal<br />4. Foundation stone of Victoria Memorial Hall was laid<br />Choose the correct option from the codes<br />
a)
1 & 2
b)
1 & 4
25.
Which among the following about the treaty of Lahore is/ are correct?<br />1. The Sikhs gave Rs. 1 lakh as a war indemnity to the British<br />2. The Sikh ceded the Jalandhar Doab to the British<br />3. Daleep Singh was announced as the ruler<br />4. It reduced the strength of the Sikh army<br />Choose the correct option from the codes<br />
a)
1 only
b)
1 & 2
26.
Which among the following military reforms taken by Lord Curzon are correct?<br />1. The native regiments were reconstructed by Lord Kitchner<br />2. Infantries and cavalries were constructed with more Moplahs, Gurkhas and Punjabis<br />3. Royal Navy took over the Indian Defence<br />4. Imperial Cadet Corps was started<br />Choose the correct option from the codes <br />
a)
2 & 4
b)
1, 2 & 3
27.
In which of the following year the fourteen points of Md. Ali Jinnah was demanded?
a)
1919
b)
1927
28.
When did the Muslim League call the Direct Action Day?
a)
1942
b)
1945
29.
To protest against which of the following bills, Bhagat Singh and Batukeswar Dutt threw bomb into the Central Assembly?
a)
Public Safety Bill
b)
Trade Dispute Bill
30.
When did Queen Victoria assume the title of Kaiser-i-Hind?
a)
1813
b)
1833
31.
Who among the following were associated with Santals rebellion?<br />1. Sidhu<br />2. Kanhu<br />3. Chand<br />4. Bhairav<br />
a)
1 & 2
b)
1, 2 & 3
32.
Who among the following were associated with Indigo Revolt?<br />1. Bishnucharan Biswas<br />2. Digambar Biswas<br />3. Mahesh Banerjee<br />4. Rafiq Mondal<br />Choose the correct option from the codes <br />
a)
1 & 2
b)
1, 2 & 3
33.
Which among the following about the Eka movement are correct?<br />1. It was started in 1921<br />2. Madari Pasi was the the organizer of the movement<br />3. Excessive taxation was the main cause of the movement<br />4. The movement took place in present Uttar Pradesh<br />Choose the correct option from the codes <br />
a)
1 & 2
b)
1, 2 & 3
34.
The permanent settlement of Lord Cornwallis gave the ownership of land to which of the following?
a)
Zamindars
b)
Peasants
35.
In which year, King George V announced shifting of capital from Calcutta to New Delhi?
a)
1910
b)
1911
36.
Who presided the First Indian Science Congress which was held in 1914 at Kolkata?
a)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b)
Romesh Chunder Dutt
37.
Azad Hind Bank was inaugurated at which of the following places?
a)
1941
b)
1942
38.
Which of the following is NOT a correct statement with respect to Surendranath Banerjee?
a)
He was co-founder of Indian National Association
b)
He was founder of Ripon College in Kolkata
39.
Lord Ripon appointed Hunter commission for?
a)
combating terrorism and other anti-national activities
b)
educational reforms in India
40.
At which among the following sessions of the Muslim League, Mohammed Ali Jinnah had invented a new slogan “Divide and Quit”?
a)
Lucknow Session 1931
b)
Karachi Session 1933
41.
At which among the following places, All India Muslim League was established in 1906?
a)
Dhaka
b)
Naypyidaw
42.
Who among the following had drafted the fundamental rights resolution at the Karachi Session, 1931?
a)
Jawaharlal Nehru
b)
Acharya Narendra Deo
43.
Subhash Chandra Bose was re-elected the President of INC at the Tripuri Session in 1939 by defeating Gandhiji’s candidate :
a)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
b)
J.B.Kriplani
44.
Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Coimbatore?
a)
Deepuji Rana
b)
Surender Sai
45.
Which organisation was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to oppose Indian National Congress (INC) and to develop close ties between the Muslim community and the British Raj?
a)
Labour Swaraj Party
b)
Khudai Khidmatgar
46.
Warren Hastings is known as which of the following?
a)
First Governor General of Bengal
b)
First Governor General of India
47.
Which of the following language was abolished by William Bentinck as the court language?
a)
Persian
b)
Arabic
48.
Who of the following was the governor-general of India during the time of the great revolt of 1857?
a)
Lord Bentinck
b)
Lord Dalhousie
49.
Who held the portfolio of finance in the interim government of 1946?
a)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
b)
Liaquat Ali khan
50.
The theory of economic drain of India during British imperialism was propounded by
a)
Jawaharlal Nehru
b)
Dadabhai Naoroji
51.
The system of competitive examination for civil service was accepted in principle in the year
a)
1833
b)
1853
52.
Under an agreement with which of the following countries did Subhas Chandra Bose organize the Indian soldiers, taken as prisoners by the Axis Powers, into the Azad Hind Fauj?<br />
a)
China
b)
Germany
53.
The title of 'Viceroy' was added to the office of the Governor-General of India for the first<br /> time in<br />
a)
1848 AD
b)
1856 AD
54.
Under the Mountbatten Plan of 1947 the people of ___ were given the right to decide through a plebiscite whether they wished to join Pakistan or India.
a)
Assam
b)
Punjab
55.
The title given by the British Government to Mahatma Gandhi which he surrendered during the non-cooperation movement was
a)
Hind Keasri
b)
Kaiser-e-Hind
56.
What is the theme for Independence Day celebrations 2021?
a)
Self-reliant India
b)
Promote India's culture
57.
Who among the following was the first Governor-General of new Dominions of India until June 1948?
a)
Lord Mountbatten
b)
C. Rajgopalchari
58.
The famous quote "a tryst with destiny" is given by
a)
Dr. BR Ambedkar
b)
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
59.
Which of the following Plan was known as the partition plan?
a)
Macaulay Plan
b)
Atlee Announcement
60.
When the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?
a)
6310
b)
6678
61.
Which of the following is/are not correctly matched:<br />1. Champaran Satyagraha - 1917<br />2. Kheda Satyagraha - 1918<br />3. Ahmedabad Mill Strike - 1918<br />4. Rowlatt Act Satyagraha - 1919<br />
a)
Only 1
b)
Both 2 and 3
62.
Who presided over the 1907 Congress Session in Surat on the bank of the river Tapti?
a)
Pherozeshah Mehta
b)
Dadabhai Naroji
63.
Who among the following retained as the head of State until India transit a full. republic?<br />
a)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
b)
King George VI
64.
The first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian National Flag on 15 August, 1947 which of the following gates of the Red Fort?<br />
a)
Lahori Gate
b)
Delhi Gate
65.
In which session of the Congress both Extremist and Moderate leaders were. united?<br />
a)
Madras
b)
Lucknow
66.
Who among the following did not participate in official events of Indian Independence Day 1947?
a)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
b)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
67.
Quit India Movement is also known as
a)
August Movement
b)
September Movement
68.
Who was the Prime Minister of Britain when the Quit India Movement started?
a)
Roosevelt
b)
Churchill
69.
Which of the following freedom fighter who popularised the movement in Orissa and led the Salt Satyagraha in the coastal areas of Balasore, Cuttack and Puri districts?
a)
Gopabandhu Chaudhari
b)
Tarun Ram Phookan
70.
Who was elected as the president of the Indian Independence League (formed in March 1942) in June 1942?
a)
Rashbehari Bose
b)
Aurovindo Gosh
71.
Which of the following was NOT the outcome of Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
a)
Renunciation of the British titles and positions by many Indians
b)
Change in Gandhiji’s attitude towards the British Government
72.
Which of the following movements immediately followed the partition of Bengal?
a)
Non-cooperation Movement
b)
Swadeshi Movement
73.
Who was the first Indian native ruler to accept the system of Subsidiary Alliance?
a)
Scindia of Gwalior
b)
Nizam of Hyderabad
74.
Who said The Simon Commission Report should be thrown on a heap of rubbish?
a)
Mahatma Gandhi
b)
Shivaswami Ayyar
75.
Which one of the following aroused a wave of popular indignation that led to the massacre by the British at Jallianwala Bagh?
a)
The Arms Act
b)
The Public Safety Act
76.
Which one of the following was the first fort constructed by the British in India?
a)
Fort William
b)
Fort St. George
77.
In which year was English recommended as the medium of instruction for higher education in India by Lord Macaulay?
a)
1835
b)
1833
78.
With which of the following is the comment ‘no vakil, no appeal, no dalil’ associated?
a)
The Communal Award, 1932
b)
The Communal Award, 1932
79.
‘Khilafat Movement’ subsided because of :
a)
the understanding reached between the Congress and the Muslim league
b)
the concessions given to Muslims by the British
80.
The interim Government at the centre was formed in 1946 :
a)
before the visit of the Cabinet Mission
b)
after the visit of the Cabinet Mission
81.
Who was the Prime Minister of U. K. at the time of India’s independence?
a)
Winston Churchill
b)
Clement Attlee
82.
Who once remarked, "Nehru is a patriot while Jinnah is a politician?"
a)
Maulana Azad
b)
Mahatma Gandhi
83.
About which kingdom did Dalhousie say that it was a "cherry that will drop into our mouth one day"?
a)
Oudh
b)
Jhansi
84.
To which regiment did Mangal Pandey belong?
a)
34 Native Infantry
b)
7 Oudh Regiment
85.
Which of the following states was the first to be annexed by the Doctrine of Lapse?
a)
Nagpur
b)
Satara
86.
In which country was Bahadur Shah II exiled by the British after the end of war of independence?
a)
Nepal
b)
Afghanistan
87.
The History of the War of Indian Independence is a book written by
a)
Veer Savarkar
b)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
88.
At which of the following places was the Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmibai defeated finally by the British?
a)
Badli-ki-serai
b)
Kotah-ki-serai
89.
Who was the first Indian to become member of the British Parliament?
a)
Badruddin Tyabji
b)
W.C. Banerjee
90.
Which one of the following had presided over the Surat Session of Indian National Congress 1907?
a)
Feroz shah Mehta
b)
Dadabhai Naoroji
91.
Who was called “Grand Old Man of India”?
a)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b)
Dadabhai Naoroji
92.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded
a)
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
b)
Land Holders Society
93.
The first President of Muslim league was
a)
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
b)
Hidayat Hussain Khan
94.
Which one of the following is known as Mother of Indian Revolutionaries?
a)
Usha Mehta
b)
Madam Cama
95.
During which of the following movements, Vande Mataram became the theme song of the Indian National Movement?
a)
Non-cooperation Movement
b)
Anti-Rowlatt Act Agitation
96.
The policy of ‘Masterly Inactivity’ was associated with
a)
Lord Curzon
b)
John Lawrence
97.
The Revolt of 1857 was witnessed by the poet
a)
Ghalib
b)
Iqbal
98.
. ‘Abhinav Bharat’ a secret society of revolutionaries was organized in 1904 by
a)
V.D. Savarkar
b)
Aurobindo Ghosh
99.
In which one of the following cities, was the East India Association founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866?
a)
Tokyo
b)
New York
100.
Which among the following included the administrative /judicial reforms of Warren Hastings?<br />1.Establishment of a Board of Revenue at Calcutta<br />2.Abolishing the judicial functions of the Zamindars<br />3. Appointment of Indian Judges in Criminal Courts<br />Select the correct option from the codes given below:
a)
Only 1 & 2
b)
Only 2 & 3
101.
All India Muslim League was founded by Khwaja Salimullah, Vikar-ul-Mulk, Syed Amir Ali, Syed Nabiullah, Khan Bahadur Ghulam , Mustafa Chowdhury, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah (Aga Khan III) etc.At which among the following places, the Muslim League was founded in 1906?
a)
Kolkata
b)
Murshidabad
102.
Name British officer who suppressed the Revolt of 1857 in Gwalior?
a)
Nicholson and Hudson
b)
Colin Champbell
103.
Who among the following foreign travellers visited during the reign of Aurangzeb?
a)
Manucci
b)
Bernier<br />
104.
The Indian National Congress had adopted the famous Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) resolution at its session held at
a)
Karachi<br />
b)
Allahabad
105.
Who said that Indian National Congress is a ‘begging institute’?
a)
Mahatma Gandhi
b)
Bipin Chandra Pal
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