INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following organizations/newspapers is/are associated with Mahatma Gandhi’s struggle in South Africa?
- Indian Natal Organization
- Indian Mirror
- Indian Opinion
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: a)
Indian Mirror was an English paper founded by Devendranath Tagore, at Calcutta in 1862.
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Solution: a)
Indian Mirror was an English paper founded by Devendranath Tagore, at Calcutta in 1862.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Gandhiji decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the Rowlatt act because the Act provided for
- Repression of political activities
- Unreasonable detention of political prisoners without trial
- Ban on all the local language newspapers and radio
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Gandhiji in 1919 decided to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act (1919). This Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years. Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws.
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Solution: a)
Gandhiji in 1919 decided to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act (1919). This Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years. Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are correctly matched?
Movement People Associated
- Young Bengal Movement Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
- Dharma Sabha Keshub Chandra Sen
- Indian Reform Association Radhakant Deb
- Theosophical Society Annie Besant
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
Young Bengal Movement (1826-1831); – Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (founder), Rasikkrishna Mullick,
Tarachand Chuckervati, Krishanmohan Banerjee
Dharma Sabha; Calcutta (1830); – Radhakant Deb (founder).
Indian Reform Association; Calcutta (1870); – Keshub Chandra Sen.
The Theosophical Society— founded in New York but headquarters shifted to Adyar, near Madras (1875). Madam H.P. Blavatsky (1831- 91), a Russian, and Col. H.S. Olcott (1832-1907), an American (founders); Annie Besant (one of its presidents).
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Solution: b)
Young Bengal Movement (1826-1831); – Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (founder), Rasikkrishna Mullick,
Tarachand Chuckervati, Krishanmohan Banerjee
Dharma Sabha; Calcutta (1830); – Radhakant Deb (founder).
Indian Reform Association; Calcutta (1870); – Keshub Chandra Sen.
The Theosophical Society— founded in New York but headquarters shifted to Adyar, near Madras (1875). Madam H.P. Blavatsky (1831- 91), a Russian, and Col. H.S. Olcott (1832-1907), an American (founders); Annie Besant (one of its presidents).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Karachi session, 1931, of the Congress was important because
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Solution: c)
A special session was held in Karachi to endorse the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. Karachi session became famous because of the two resolutions that were adopted-one on Fundamental rights and other on National Economic program, both drafted by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. The goal of Purna Swaraj was reiterated. This was the first time the congress spelt out what swaraj would mean for the masses.
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Solution: c)
A special session was held in Karachi to endorse the Gandhi-Irwin Pact. Karachi session became famous because of the two resolutions that were adopted-one on Fundamental rights and other on National Economic program, both drafted by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. The goal of Purna Swaraj was reiterated. This was the first time the congress spelt out what swaraj would mean for the masses.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
During Salt Disobedience, after Gandhiji’s arrest, the Congress Working Committee sanctioned:
- No-chowkidara-tax campaign in zamindari areas
- Non-payment of revenue in ryotwari areas.
- Violation of forest laws in the Central Provinces
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Gandhiji’s arrest came on May 4, 1930 when he had announced that he would lead a raid on Dharasana Salt Works on the west coast. Gandhiji’s arrest was followed by massive protests in Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta and in Sholapur, where the response was the most fierce. After Gandhiji’s arrest, the CWC sanctioned:
- non-payment of revenue in ryotwari areas;
- no-chowkidara-tax campaign in zamindari areas; and
- violation of forest laws in the Central Provinces.
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Solution: d)
Gandhiji’s arrest came on May 4, 1930 when he had announced that he would lead a raid on Dharasana Salt Works on the west coast. Gandhiji’s arrest was followed by massive protests in Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta and in Sholapur, where the response was the most fierce. After Gandhiji’s arrest, the CWC sanctioned:
- non-payment of revenue in ryotwari areas;
- no-chowkidara-tax campaign in zamindari areas; and
- violation of forest laws in the Central Provinces.
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