Answer : A
Explanation
C. Rajagopalachari informally called 'Rajaji' or C.R. was the first Indian Governor General and the last Governor General of independent India..
Who repealed the Vernacular Press Act?
Answer : B
Explanation
The real name of Lord Dalhousie is James Broun-Ramsay. He is credited with introducing passenger trains in railways, electric telegraph and uniform postage in India which he described as the "three great engines of social improvement".
Name the Governer General who introduced Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer : B
Explanation
The real name of Lord Dalhousie is James Broun-Ramsay. He is credited with introducing passenger trains in railways, electric telegraph and uniform postage in India which he described as the "three great engines of social improvement".
In which year, the Government of India had set up the Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State relations?
Answer : B
Explanation
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India.
Which of the following commissions in the British era had made recommendations for a change in the pattern of dyarchy introduced under Government of I
Answer : A
Explanation
The Indian Statutory Commission, commonly referred to as the Simon Commission after its chairman Sir John Allsebrook Simon, was sent to India in 1928 (February - March and October 1928 - April 1929) to study potential constitutional reform. The outcome of the Simon Commission was the Government of India Act 1935, which called for responsible government at the provincial level in India but not at the national level—that is a government responsible to the Indian community rather than London. It is the basis of many parts of the Indian Constitution.
Who was the Governor General during the period of 1857 revolt?
Answer : B
Explanation
Lord Canning is the viceroy who introduced income tax and budget system in India.
Who called vellore mutiny as the 'prelude to the first war of indian independence'?
Answer : B
Explanation
Vellore Mutiny was started on 10th July 1806.
When did Alexander the Great invaded India?
Answer : B
Explanation
The Battle of the Hydaspes was fought in 326 BC between Alexander the Great and King Porus of the Paurava kingdom on the banks of the river Jhelum.
Tulasidas lived during the regime of:
Answer : A
Explanation
Tulsidas was a Hindu Vaishnava saint and poet, renowned for his devotion to the deity Rama.
To which personality Gandhiji gave the title ‘Deen Bandhu’?
Answer : A
Explanation
Nelson Mandela was called African Gandhi.
Who was the first Indian to become a member of the British Parliament?
Answer : A
Explanation
In 1867, Dadabhai Naoroji put forward the 'drain of wealth' theory also known as Drain Theory.
To which dynasty did the Asoka belong?
Answer : C
Explanation
King Bindusara was the father of Ashoka.
Who was the founder of Saka Era?
Answer : D
Explanation
The Saka Era was founded by Kanishka, the emperor of Kushana empire from the year 78 A.D.
Who started Aligarh Movement ?
Answer : A
Explanation
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Bahadur wrote “The Loyal Muhammadans of India” to achieve greater Muslim autonomy and greater status for Muslims with the British.
Who was started Individual Sathyagraha during 1940's ?
Answer : D
Explanation
The first Individual Satyagrahi, Acharya Vinoba Bhave offered Satyagraha by making an antiwar speech.
Which among is called the 'Movement of Hindu-Muslim Unity' ?
Answer : B
Explanation
The Khilafat Movement(1919-1924) was a major pan-Islamic movement started to save the Ottoman Empire and it extended to India against the British power.
In the revolt of 1857, Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi was defeated by which English General ?
Answer : C
Explanation
On June 18th 1858, Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, one of the most important figures of India's First War of Independence, died while fighting against the British in Gwalior.
Who was the Governor General of India when the Vernacular Press Act was passed?
Answer : A
Explanation
The act was proposed by Lord Lytton, then Viceroy of India, and was unanimously passed by the Viceroy's Council on 14 March 1878.