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Modern History Quiz 8

author July 8, 2025 No Comments PYQ Quiz

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Consider the following statements: [2023]

Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day.

Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

Statement-I is correct Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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None

With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: [2019]

It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Not Attempted

None

The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the: [2016]

Agitation against the Partition of Bengal

Home Rule Movement

Non-Cooperation Movement

Visit of the Simon Commission to India

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None

What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907? [2016]

Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto

Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

Foundation of Muslim League

Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress

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None

Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’? [2015]

Swadeshi Movement

Quit India Movement

Non-Cooperation Movement

Civil Disobedience Movement

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None

Consider the following statements: [2015]

The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Tyabji.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Not Attempted

None

The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until: [2014]

The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.

King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act as the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911

Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement.

The Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan.

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None

During the Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation? [2012]

Different social reform groups or organisations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government

Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose

Behramji Malabari and M. G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organisation

None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

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None

What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S.Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893? [2011]

To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons.

To campaign for the entry of Indians into the imperial judiciary.

To facilitate a discussion on India’s independence in the British parliament.

To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British parliament.

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None

10.

What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement? [2010]

The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon.

A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak.

The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh, and passing of the Punjab Colonisation Bill.

Death sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers.

Not Attempted

None

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