Quiz on Modern Indian History – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
11. The most Important feature of the Government of India Act of 1919 was
A. enlargement of Indian Councils
B. provision for direct election
C. dyarchy in the Provinces
D. All the above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : The most Important feature of the Government of India Act of 1919 was enlargement of Indian Councils, provision for direct election and dyarchy in the Provinces.
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12. Muslim communalism was lent an impetus by the activities of
A. Ashfaqullah
B. Liaqat Hussain
C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D. Sayyid Ahmad Khan
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : Muslim communalism was lent an impetus by the activities of Sayyid Ahmad Khan.
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13. Who threw two bombs on the Door of the Central Assembly in New Delhi on April 8, 1929?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Batukeshwar Dutt
C. Raj Guru
D. Both (a) and (b) above
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Answer: Option D
Explanation : Bhagat Singh also disapproved that the two should be escorted after the bombing by the rest of the party. On 8 April 1929, Singh and Dutt threw a bomb onto the corridors of the assembly and shouted “Inquilab Zindabad!” (“Long Live the Revolution!”). This was followed by a shower of leaflets stating that it takes a loud voice to make the deaf hear.
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14. Noakhali is situated in
A. West Bengal
B. Bangladesh
C. Tripura
D. Bihar
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Answer: Option B
Explanation : Noakhali is a district in South East Bangladesh 16th August, 1946 was declared the ‘Direct Action Day'(also known as Calcutta killings Great) by Muslim League putting forward the demand of separate Nation and the riots broke out at Noakhali.
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15. During the first Carnatic War, the French Governor-General of Pondicherry was
A. La Bourdonnais
B. Captain Paradise
C. Dupleix
D. Count-de-Lally
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Answer: Option B
Explanation : Noakhali is a district in South East Bangladesh 16th August, 1946 was declared the ‘Direct Action Day'(also known as Calcutta killings Great) by Muslim League putting forward the demand of separate Nation and the riots broke out at Noakhali.
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