INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Swarajist activity in the legislatures.
- The Swarajists lacked any policy of coordinating their militant work in the legislatures with mass political work outside.
- Its activities inside legislatures helped the Congress to win many municipal elections during 1923-1924.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Swarajist activity in the legislatures was spectacular by any standards. It inspired the politicized persons and kept their political interest alive.
In 1923-24, Congressmen captured a large number of municipalities and other local bodies. The no-changers actively joined in these ventures since they believed that local bodies could be used to promote the constructive programme.
But the Swarajists lacked any policy of coordinating their militant work in the legislatures with mass political work outside. In fact, they relied almost wholly on newspaper reporting.
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Solution: c)
The Swarajist activity in the legislatures was spectacular by any standards. It inspired the politicized persons and kept their political interest alive.
In 1923-24, Congressmen captured a large number of municipalities and other local bodies. The no-changers actively joined in these ventures since they believed that local bodies could be used to promote the constructive programme.
But the Swarajists lacked any policy of coordinating their militant work in the legislatures with mass political work outside. In fact, they relied almost wholly on newspaper reporting.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
One of the major achievements of the Swarajists was that they defeated the ‘Public Safety Bill’ in 1928. What was the bill about?
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Solution: a)
A noteworthy achievement was the defeat of the Public Safety Bill in 1928 which was aimed at empowering the Government to deport undesirable and subversive foreigners.
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Solution: a)
A noteworthy achievement was the defeat of the Public Safety Bill in 1928 which was aimed at empowering the Government to deport undesirable and subversive foreigners.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The first ‘White Paper on Constitutional Reforms’ for India was prepared and submitted for the consideration of the Joint Select Committee of the British Parliament on the recommendations of the
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Solution: d)
Simon Commission In November 1927 itself (i.e., 2 years before the schedule), the British Government announced the appointment of a seven member statutory commission under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon to report on the condition of India under its new Constitution. All the members of the commission were British and hence, all the parties boycotted the commission. The commission submitted its report in 1930 and recommended the abolition of dyarchy, extension of responsible government in the provinces, establishment of a federation of British India and princely states, continuation of communal electorate and so on. To consider the proposals of the commission, the British Government convened three round table
conferences of the representatives of the British Government, British India and Indian princely states. On the basis of these discussions, a ‘White Paper on Consitutional Reforms’ was prepared and submitted for the consideration of the Joint Select Committee of the British Parliament. The recommendations of this committee were incorporated (with certain changes) in the next Government of Inida Act of 1935
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Solution: d)
Simon Commission In November 1927 itself (i.e., 2 years before the schedule), the British Government announced the appointment of a seven member statutory commission under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon to report on the condition of India under its new Constitution. All the members of the commission were British and hence, all the parties boycotted the commission. The commission submitted its report in 1930 and recommended the abolition of dyarchy, extension of responsible government in the provinces, establishment of a federation of British India and princely states, continuation of communal electorate and so on. To consider the proposals of the commission, the British Government convened three round table
conferences of the representatives of the British Government, British India and Indian princely states. On the basis of these discussions, a ‘White Paper on Consitutional Reforms’ was prepared and submitted for the consideration of the Joint Select Committee of the British Parliament. The recommendations of this committee were incorporated (with certain changes) in the next Government of Inida Act of 1935
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party in 1923.
- Belgaum session of Indian National Congress (1924) was presided by Mahatma Gandhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
After the calling off of non-cooperation movement, a section of leaders headed by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru advocated to enter the council and expose the government weakness. In January 1923, C.R.Das and Motilal Nehru formed the ‘Congress Khilafat Swaraja Party’ (or Swaraj Party) with Das as president.
Belgaum session of Indian National Congress (1924) was presided by Mahatma Gandhi. It is the only time that Mahatma Gandhi presided the Indian National Congress.
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Solution: c)
After the calling off of non-cooperation movement, a section of leaders headed by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru advocated to enter the council and expose the government weakness. In January 1923, C.R.Das and Motilal Nehru formed the ‘Congress Khilafat Swaraja Party’ (or Swaraj Party) with Das as president.
Belgaum session of Indian National Congress (1924) was presided by Mahatma Gandhi. It is the only time that Mahatma Gandhi presided the Indian National Congress.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following was/were the recommendations of the Simon Commission setup in 1927?
- India’s constitution should be unitary in nature.
- The provincial governments should devolve financial powers to the local bodies.
- Separate electorates should be abolished.
- Elections to the legislative assemblies will be based on Universal adult franchise.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
As per the commission, there should be a constitutional reconstruction in the form of a federal constitution. The provinces should be given full autonomy including law.
Other major recommendations include:
- The number of members of provincial legislative council should be increased. Governor- general should have complete power to appoint the members of the cabinet.
- The governor should have discretionary power to relate to internal security and administrative powers to protect the different communities.
- The government of India should have complete control over the high court.
- There were no Indian members in the commission. No universal franchise was proposed and the position of governor-general remained unaffected.
There was no provision to abolish separate electorate but it was rather extended to other communities as well. No financial devolution was proposed.
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Solution: d)
As per the commission, there should be a constitutional reconstruction in the form of a federal constitution. The provinces should be given full autonomy including law.
Other major recommendations include:
- The number of members of provincial legislative council should be increased. Governor- general should have complete power to appoint the members of the cabinet.
- The governor should have discretionary power to relate to internal security and administrative powers to protect the different communities.
- The government of India should have complete control over the high court.
- There were no Indian members in the commission. No universal franchise was proposed and the position of governor-general remained unaffected.
There was no provision to abolish separate electorate but it was rather extended to other communities as well. No financial devolution was proposed.
