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The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was passed by which British government?

  • (A) British Parliament
  • (B) East India Company
  • (C) Parliament of Ireland
  • (D) Westminster Parliament

Answer: British Parliament

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was passed by the British Parliament, which led to the partition of India into two independent nations?India and Pakistan.

The First War of Indian Independence is commonly referred to as the ________.

  • (A) Indian Rebellion of 1857
  • (B) Sepoy Mutiny
  • (C) First War of Freedom
  • (D) All of the above

Answer: All of the above

The First War of Indian Independence (1857) is also known as the Indian Rebellion, Sepoy Mutiny, or the First War of Freedom, a major revolt against British rule.

The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between the British East India Company and which ruler?

  • (A) Siraj-ud-Daula
  • (B) Nadir Shah
  • (C) Ranjit Singh
  • (D) Hyder Ali

Answer: Siraj-ud-Daula

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal.

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The Chauri Chaura incident led to the suspension of which movement?

  • (A) Non-Cooperation Movement
  • (B) Quit India Movement
  • (C) Civil Disobedience Movement
  • (D) Salt March

Answer: Non-Cooperation Movement

The Chauri Chaura incident of 1922, where protesters clashed with the police, led to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement by Mahatma Gandhi.

The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 was fought between Maharana Pratap and the forces of which Mughal emperor?

  • (A) Akbar
  • (B) Jahangir
  • (C) Aurangzeb
  • (D) Shah Jahan

Answer: Akbar

The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and the Mughal forces under Emperor Akbar, although the battle was inconclusive.

The Viceroy of India during the partition of Bengal in 1905 was:

  • (A) Lord Curzon
  • (B) Lord Mountbatten
  • (C) Lord Irwin
  • (D) Lord Wavell

Answer: Lord Curzon

Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India when the British decided to partition Bengal in 1905 to divide Hindus and Muslims, sparking widespread protests.

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The Dandi March was a part of which major Indian movement?

  • (A) Civil Disobedience Movement
  • (B) Quit India Movement
  • (C) Non-Cooperation Movement
  • (D) Salt Satyagraha

Answer: Salt Satyagraha

The Dandi March (1930), led by Mahatma Gandhi, was part of the Salt Satyagraha to protest the British salt laws.

Who was the first emperor of the Maurya Empire?

  • (A) Chandragupta Maurya
  • (B) Ashoka
  • (C) Bindusara
  • (D) Kautilya

Answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire, which he established in 321 BCE after overthrowing the Nanda dynasty.

The Muslim League was formed in which year?

  • (A) 1906
  • (B) 1910
  • (C) 1920
  • (D) 1930

Answer: 1906

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 to represent Muslim political interests in India, eventually advocating for the creation of Pakistan.

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The Mahatma Gandhis Quit India Movement was launched in which year?

  • (A) 1935
  • (B) 1940
  • (C) 1942
  • (D) 1947

Answer: 1942

The Quit India Movement, launched in 1942, was a mass protest against British rule, demanding immediate independence for India.

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