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Q :  

Who was the first Indian to become a British Member of Parliament during the British rule in India?

(A) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

(B) C Rajagopalachari

(C) Dadabhai Naoroji

(D) Acharya J B Kriplani

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. On 6 July 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji (Liberal Party candidate) won a closely-fought election to become the first non-white to be elected to the British Parliament.

2. He also became the first Asian member of the House of Commons.

3. One of Naoroji's most prominent supporters was the famous Florence Nightingale.


Q :  

What was the name of the first newspaper to announce the partition of Bengal on July 6th 1905?

(A) Sanjibani

(B) Hansh

(C) Swaraj

(D) Kalantar

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In the year 1883, Krishna Kumar Mitra launched his Bengali journal named "Sanjibani". It was the first newspaper to announce the partition of Bengal on July 6th 1905.


Q :  

Which of the following rulers had inscribed on his coins- 'Sovereignty is not given to every person, but it is given to the one who is chosen'

(A) Iltutmish

(B) Alauddin Khilji

(C) Muhammad Tughlaq

(D) Bahlol Lodi

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351, inscribed on his coins the statement that "Sovereignty is not conferred upon every man but is placed on the elect." This inscription reflected his belief in the concept of divine right of kingship, where the ruler is chosen by God and possesses supreme 


Q :  

In which year, Land Holder’s society was established in India?

(A) 1848

(B) 1850

(C) 1806

(D) 1838

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Landholders' Society in India was established in 1838. This society was formed by large landowners in Bengal in response to the new land revenue policies introduced by the British East India Company. The society aimed to protect the interests of the landlords and address their grievances related to revenue assessment and land tenure systems.


Q :  

In which state is Kalibangan located?

(A) Punjab

(B) Haryana

(C) Gujarat

(D) Rajasthan

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.

2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.

3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.

4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.

5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.

6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.


Q :  

Who among the following founded the Depressed Classes Mission of India? 

(A) Achraya Vinoba Bhave

(B) Shantabai Kamble

(C) Vitthal Ramji Shinde

(D) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Vitthal Ramji Shinde established this organization on 16 October 1906. His early spiritual awakening came from his readings of Sant Tukaram, Sant Eknath, and Sant Ramdas of Maharashtra. V.R.Shinde was a prominent campaigner on behalf of the Dalit movement. Aims of this mission were to try to get rid of untouchability, educate people from lower strata, help them to get Jobs, solve their social problems.



Q :  

Who was related to Kalibangan? 

(A) Y. D. Sharma

(B) R. D. Banerji

(C) Daya Ram Sahni

(D) Amalananda Ghosh

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.

2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.

3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.

4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.

5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.

6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.


Q :  

Who among the following was the founder of the Paris Indian Society? 

(A) Bhikaji Kama

(B) Lala Hardayal

(C) S R Rana

(D) Taraknath

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Bhikaiji Cama moved to Paris where she founded the Paris Indian Society. Munchershah Burjorji Godrej and S.R. Rana were the co-founders of this society.


Q :  

In which year, the Danish East India company was formed?

(A) 1626

(B) 1617

(C) 1616

(D) 1615

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Danish East India Company was formed in the year 1616. The company played a role in trade and colonial activities in Asia, including India, during the 17th and 18th centuries. It established trading posts and forts in various parts of India, particularly in Tranquebar (now Tharangambadi) on the southeastern coast.



Q :  

Who among the following is called the father of Nationalism in India? 

(A) Dadabhai Naoroji

(B) Raja Rammohan Roy

(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(D) Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the father of Indian Nationalism, the Father of Indian Renaissance and the Prophet of Indian Nationalism. He started the Brahmo Samaj in 1828. He also started Atmiya Sabha by attracting young men from Calcutta and carried on struggle against the religious and social evils.



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