Q. Assertion (A): Lal, Bal and Pal formed extremist group in the Indian National Congress. Reason (R): They were revolutionary leaders (a) A and R both are incorrect (b) A is correct but R is incorrect (c) A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (d) A and R are ...

Q. Assertion (A): The revolt of 1857 failed. Reason (R): It lacked adequate organization and military power. (a) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (b) A is correct but R is incorrect (c) A is incorrect but R is correct  (d) Both A and R are ...

Q. Who had founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784? (a) Lord Clive (b) Lord Warren Hastings (c) Queen Victoria (d) William Jones Ans: (d) William Jones Explanation: The person who founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784 was option (d) William Jones. Sir William Jones, ...

Q. Who was the person behind conversion of East India Company from a trading company into a regional power? (a) Lord Warren Hastings (b) Lord Clive (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Wellesley Ans: (b) Lord Clive  Explanation: The person behind the conversion of the East India ...

Q. What is most significant regarding partition of Bengal in 1905? (a) The English undertook partition without consulting the local population (b) The English established that they were strong people (c) Muslims were separated from other people (d) This paved the way for involvement of ...

Q. What was the objectives of Home Rule Movement? (a) Self-government at all levels (b) Eradication of evils like Sati in the Indian community (c) Participation in Indian National Movement (d) Boycott of foreign goods Ans: (a) Self-government at all levels Explanation: The ...

Q. Write the correct chronological order of the following annexations by the Britishers: 1. Oudh 2. Punjab 3. Upper Burma Select the correct answer from the codes given below : (a) 3 2 1 (b) 1 2 3 (c) 1 3 2 (d) 2 1 3 Ans: (d) 2 1 3

Q. Swaraj Party was established to (a) Share power in the Government (b) Ask the British to leave India (c) To enter the Councils and wreck the Government from within (d) Ask the people to fight against the British Ans: (c) To enter the Councils and wreck the Government from within ...

Q. In the 19th century the people who participated in the national movement were mostly (a) Zamindars (b) Rich people (c) Educated middle class (d) Poor people Ans: (c) Educated middle class Explanation: In the 19th century, the people who participated in the national movement ...

Q. Which of the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi is correct in connection with India’s independence? (a) He was the happiest man (b) He was a very disillusioned man (c) He had full satisfaction about his achievements (d) He was happy with the formation of Pakistan Ans: (b) ...