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Question 1

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The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is on significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the

The 1929 Session of the Indian National Congress holds great significance in the history of the Freedom Movement for several reasons:

Demand for Complete Independence: This session marked the first time the Congress formally demanded complete independence from British rule.
Resolution of Purna Swaraj: The session passed the Purna Swaraj resolution, which called for full self-governance.
Influence of Leaders: Prominent leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Gandhi played crucial roles in shaping the agenda.
Mobilization of Mass Support: The session helped mobilize mass support for the independence movement across the country.

Overall, the 1929 Session was a pivotal moment that galvanized the Indian populace towards the goal of independence.

Source: Modern India (Old NCERT: 12th Class by Bipin Chandra)

Answer

A. attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress.

B. Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.(Correct Answer)

C. Non-Cooperation Movement was launched.

D. Decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken.

Question 2

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The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

On 20th August, 1917, Lord Montague, the Secretary of State for India, made the following declaration in British Parliament: The Policy of His Majesty’s government… is that of increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration, and the gradual development of self-governing institutions, with a view to the progressive realization of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British empire.

Importance of Montagu's Statement:

From now onwards, the demand by nationalists for self-government or Home Rule could not be termed as seditious.
Attainment of self-government for Indians now became a government policy.
This was unlike Morley's statement in 1909 that the reforms were not intended to give self-government to India.

Source: NCERT: XII Bipan Chandra

Answer

A. social reforms

B. educational reforms

C. reforms in police administration

D. constitutional reforms(Correct Answer)

Question 3

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The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

On 20th August, 1917, Lord Montague, the Secretary of State for India, made the following declaration in British Parliament: The Policy of His Majesty’s government… is that of increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration, and the gradual development of self-governing institutions, with a view to the progressive realization of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British empire.

Importance of Montagu's Statement:

From now onwards, the demand by nationalists for self-government or Home Rule could not be termed as seditious.
Attainment of self-government for Indians now became a government policy.
This was unlike Morley's statement in 1909 that the reforms were not intended to give self-government to India.

Source: NCERT: XII Bipan Chandra

Answer

A. social reforms

B. educational reforms

C. reforms in police administration

D. constitutional reforms(Correct Answer)

Question 4

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Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because

Fort William College was established on 18 August 1800 by Lord Richard Wellesley (d. 1837), Governor General of Bengal, in order to provide instruction in the vernacular languages of India to the civil and military officials of the East India Company. It was named after King William III of England.

The purposes were multi-fold:

Fostering of Indian languages
Making the British officials familiar with the local languages
Facilitating administrative work through interaction with Indian natives

Source Citation: 12th Old NCERT: Bipin Chandra: Modern Indian History Spectrum; Spectrum: Brief Notes on Some Aspects of British Rule

Answer

A. he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so

B. he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India

C. he wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment

D. he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India(Correct Answer)

Question 5

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Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

Devaraya I in around 1410 A.D. got a barrage constructed across the Tungabhadra river and commissioned a 24 km long aqueduct from the Tungabhadra river to the capital. The account provided by Nuniz gives details of the projects undertaken by Deva Raya I that brought prosperity to the Kingdom. Hence option (a) is the correct answer.

Source: Satish Chandra: Medieval India NCERT Chapter 9

Answer

A. Devaraya I(Correct Answer)

B. Mallikarjuna

C. Vira Vijaya

D. Virupaksha

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