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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryObjective of Shimla conference was
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Shimla conference 1945:
Lord wavell invited 21 Indian Political leaders to Shimla, the Summer Capital of British Government to discuss Wavell Plan. The leaders included Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who was the President of the Congress at that time. Mohammad Ali Jinnah also reached in the conference.
Wavell Plan:
- Viceroy’s Executive Council would be immediately reconstituted and the number of its members would be increased.
- Except the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief all would be Indians in the Council.
- Out of 14 members in the Executive Council 6 will be Muslims.
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Shimla conference 1945:
Lord wavell invited 21 Indian Political leaders to Shimla, the Summer Capital of British Government to discuss Wavell Plan. The leaders included Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who was the President of the Congress at that time. Mohammad Ali Jinnah also reached in the conference.
Wavell Plan:
- Viceroy’s Executive Council would be immediately reconstituted and the number of its members would be increased.
- Except the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief all would be Indians in the Council.
- Out of 14 members in the Executive Council 6 will be Muslims.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryThe 1916 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
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Respective year of congress session and its historic importance-
1917- Session was presided by a Lady for the First time.
1929- Attainment of Poorna Swaraj Was adopted as the goal of the Congress
1920- Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
1916- Historic Lucknow pact was signed with Muslim league also Historic due to Re-union of the Congress (moderates and extremist)
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Respective year of congress session and its historic importance-
1917- Session was presided by a Lady for the First time.
1929- Attainment of Poorna Swaraj Was adopted as the goal of the Congress
1920- Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
1916- Historic Lucknow pact was signed with Muslim league also Historic due to Re-union of the Congress (moderates and extremist)
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryThe National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana was publicly sung for the first time at
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Congress session of 1911 calcutta to welcome of George V on his visit to India.
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Congress session of 1911 calcutta to welcome of George V on his visit to India.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryHarcourt Butler Committee was set up by British Government to:
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Harcourt Butler Committee was a three member committee headed by Harcourt Butler, appointed on December 16, 1927 to examine the relations between the native states and the paramount power. It declined to define what paramountcy was, but stated that “paramountcy must remain paramount”. The committee fully endorsed that the viceroy, not the governor general should remain the Crown agent in dealing with the native states.
Campbell Commission, 1886 – investigate the causes of famine and to recommend measures to prevent recurrences in future.
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Harcourt Butler Committee was a three member committee headed by Harcourt Butler, appointed on December 16, 1927 to examine the relations between the native states and the paramount power. It declined to define what paramountcy was, but stated that “paramountcy must remain paramount”. The committee fully endorsed that the viceroy, not the governor general should remain the Crown agent in dealing with the native states.
Campbell Commission, 1886 – investigate the causes of famine and to recommend measures to prevent recurrences in future.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements with regard to Indian National Movement:
Which of the statements given below is not correct?
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Jawaharlal was critique of Gandhian strategy of struggle described by him as Struggle — Truce — Struggle (S-T-S)
Nehru advocated that the Congress must maintain ‘an aggressive direct action policy’ till the end. His strategy was Struggle-Victory(S- V) or the permanent waging of mass struggle till victory was won.
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Jawaharlal was critique of Gandhian strategy of struggle described by him as Struggle — Truce — Struggle (S-T-S)
Nehru advocated that the Congress must maintain ‘an aggressive direct action policy’ till the end. His strategy was Struggle-Victory(S- V) or the permanent waging of mass struggle till victory was won.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following newspapers was/were launched by Mahatma Gandhi?
- Navjivan
- Young India
- National Herald
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Gandhiji started in all 4 newspaper Hrijan,navjivan, Indian opinion and young india .National Herald was started by Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Gandhiji started in all 4 newspaper Hrijan,navjivan, Indian opinion and young india .National Herald was started by Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following were not part of fundamental rights resolution passed a the Karachi session of Indian National Congress?
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Article 21-Right to life and personal liberty was not part of Karachi session
Some important aspects of Karachi resolutions were:
Basic civil rights of freedom of speech, Freedom of Press, Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association,
Equality before law.
Elections on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise
Free and compulsory primary education.
Substantial reduction in rent and taxes.
Better conditions for workers including a living wage, limited hours of work.
Protection of women and peasants.
Government ownership or control of key industries, mines, and transport.
Protection of Minorities.
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Article 21-Right to life and personal liberty was not part of Karachi session
Some important aspects of Karachi resolutions were:
Basic civil rights of freedom of speech, Freedom of Press, Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association,
Equality before law.
Elections on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise
Free and compulsory primary education.
Substantial reduction in rent and taxes.
Better conditions for workers including a living wage, limited hours of work.
Protection of women and peasants.
Government ownership or control of key industries, mines, and transport.
Protection of Minorities.
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