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During the British Raj, which law or section was often used against the newspapers?
A) Section 124 A of IPC
B) Rowlatt Act
C) Vernacular Press Act
D) Section 107 & 151 of CrPC
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Section 124 A of IPC deals with the sedition or disaffection against the govt. It was introduced in 1870 by the colonial government and often used against the journalists writing against the british govt.
B.G. Tilak and M.K. Gandhi were amongst the writers who were jailed under this act for their articles against the govt. Ironically, this law exists even today and often (mis)used by the govt against its opponents.
Shaheed Sukhdev, a prominent freedom fighter, was born in which city?
A) Jalandhar
B) Lahore
C) Ludhiana
D) Ropar
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Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar was born in Ludhiana city of Punjab and his house is still located in the old city area. He was a close accomplice of Bhagat Singh and was hanged to death on 23 March, 1931 along with Bhagat Singh and Rajguru for his involvment in Lahore Conspiracy Case.
Who formed Indian National Army (INA)?
A) Mohan Singh
B) Veer Savarkar
C) Chandra Shekhar Azad
D) Subhash Chandra Bose
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Captain Mohan Singh was the founder of Indian National Army. It was formed in 1942 but collapsed in the same year due to differences with Japanese officers. In 1943, Subhash Chandra Bose again formed the INA.
Who was the most prominent leader in the formation of Pakistan?
A) Muhammad Iqbal
B) Sikander Hayat Khan
C) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
D) None of these
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Mohammad Ali Jinnah played a major role in the formation of Pakistan and is considered as its founder.
Who established Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)?
A) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
B) Zakir Husain
C) Mohammad Hamid Ansari
D) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan established Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875, which later became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. He was of the view that knowledge of English and western sciences was necessary to maintain political influence of muslims in India.
It is now a reputed university of the country and funded by the central government.
When was Quit India Movement started?
A) 1919
B) 1930
C) 1942
D) 1947
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Quit India Movement was started on 8 August 1942 by Mahatma Gandhi. It was a mass protest throughout the nation demanding the withdrawal of british from India.
The call for 'Do or Die' was made during this movement.
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In which year was New Delhi made capital of India?
A) 26 January 1911
B) 13 February 1931
C) 1 November 1921
D) 15 July 1918
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The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to New Delhi in 1931. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931 by Lord Irwin, who was the Viceroy of India at that time.
Who was the first Indian Governor-General of India?
A) Baldev Singh
B) C. Rajagopalachari
C) Muhammad Iqbal
D) Rajendra Prasad
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Chakravarti Rajagopalachari was the first indian Governor-General of India. He held the office from 21 June 1948 to 26 January 1950. He was also the last Governor-General.
Which mughal emperor gave the rights to East India Company to build trading posts and factories at Surat?
A) Jahangir
B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb
D) Bahadur Shah
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When EIC entered India, Jahangir was the mughal emperor who ruled major parts of the Indian sub-continent. In 1612, he gave permission to build trading posts and a factory at Surat.
Which was the first European country to start trade with India first?
A) Britain
B) France
C) Dutch
D) Portugal
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Portugal was the first European country to establish trade relations with India. Soon after the discovery of sea route to India by portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in 1498, Portugal established the trading centers in Bombay, Goa, Daman and Diu.
Which social reformer is known of his efforts for abolition of Sati?
A) Raja Rammohan Roy
B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C) Hemendranath Tagore
D) Nobin Chunder Roy
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Raja Rammohan Roy was a social reformer best known for his effors for abolishment of the practice of Sati. He founded Brahmo Sabha movement in 1828 for the purpose of social and religious reforms in the Hindu society.
'Why Am I An Atheist' was written by which Indian freedom fighter?
A) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B) Rash Behari Bose
C) Lala Lajpat Rai
D) Bhagat Singh
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Bhagat Singh was the author of 'Why Am I An Atheist'. Bhagat Singh was an atheist and believed in communism.
When was Shaheed Bhagat Singh born?
A) 23 March, 1907
B) 23 March, 1931
C) 31 July, 1904
D) 28 September, 1907
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Bhagat Singh was born on 28 September, 1907 at Banga village, tehsil Jaranwala in Lyallpur district of Punjab (now in Pakistan). His ancestral house, which is now converted into a museum, is at village Khatkar Kalan, near Banga town in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district of Punjab. Note that Bhagat Singh was neither born or lived in that ancestral house.
According to States Reorganization Act 1956, how many states and union territories (UTs) were created?
A) 9 States, 7 UTs
B) 11 States, 9 UTs
C) 14 States, 5 UTs
D) 29 States, 7 UTs
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India was divided into 14 states and 5 UTs by the States Reorganization Act 1956. Currently there are 29 states and 7 UTs in India.
When and who laid the foundation stone of New Delhi?
A) King George V, 1911
B) Queen Victoria, 1921
C) Lord Irwin, 1931
D) Jawaharlal Nehru, 1947
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King George V announced the shifting of capital of India from Calcutta to New Delhi and laid its foundation stone during the Delhi Durbar held in December 1911. The actual construction began almost 10 years later, only after the World War I.
Who was the main architect to design New Delhi?
A) Frank Lloyd Wright
B) Le Corbusier
C) Louis Sullivan
D) Edwin Lutyens
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Sir Edwin Lutyens was the leading architect who designed New Delhi alongwith Sir Herbert Baker. Large parts of New Delhi and many buildings like Viceroy's House (now Rashtrapati Bhawan) were planned by Lutyen. In recognition of his work, there is an area of the city named as Lutyens' Delhi which includes Lutyens Bunglow Zone (LBZ). India's Prime Minister, many cabinet ministers and high level government functionaries live in these bunglows.
Sobha Singh was the main contractor for the construction of the city.
Who designed our national flag?
A) Mangal Pandey
B) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Pingali Venkayya
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Pingali Venkayya designed the flag for the Indian National Congress and the current national flag is based upon that design. In the initial design, there was a symbol of spinning wheel (Charkha) at the center, which was later replaced by a circle with 24 spokes on 22 July 1947 and adopted as the national flag of India.
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