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The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was carried out by which British Viceroy?

  • (A) Lord Curzon
  • (B) Lord Minto
  • (C) Lord Ripon
  • (D) Lord Hardinge

Answer: Lord Curzon

The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was carried out by Lord Curzon to weaken the influence of Bengali nationalists by dividing the region along religious lines.

The Mughal Emperor who introduced the Din-i Ilahi religion was:

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

Answer: Akbar

The Mughal Emperor Akbar introduced the Din-i Ilahi in 1582, a syncretic religion aimed at blending elements of various religions.

The Chola dynasty is known for ruling which region of India?

  • (A) Central India
  • (B) Southern India
  • (C) Eastern India
  • (D) Western India

Answer: Southern India

The Chola dynasty ruled over Southern India, especially Tamil Nadu, from the 9th to the 13th century.

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The Rajputs are best known for their contributions to which field?

  • (A) Literature
  • (B) Architecture
  • (C) Military valor and defense
  • (D) Trade

Answer: Military valor and defense

Rajputs are known for their military prowess, bravery and resistance against invaders, especially during the medieval period.

The Swaraj Party was founded by which two prominent leaders in 1923?

  • (A) Gandhi and Nehru
  • (B) Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das
  • (C) Subhas Chandra Bose and Lala Lajpat Rai
  • (D) Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel

Answer: Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das

The Swaraj Party was founded by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in 1923 to demand self-rule and independence for India.

The Simon Commission was boycotted by Indians in 1928 because:

  • (A) It had no Indian members
  • (B) It was a British-imposed commission
  • (C) It demanded partition of India
  • (D) It opposed Hindu-Muslim unity

Answer: It had no Indian members

The Simon Commission, set up by the British government in 1928, was boycotted by Indians because it had no Indian members.

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The Indian Muslim League was formed in 1906 in which city?

  • (A) Delhi
  • (B) Bombay
  • (C) Lucknow
  • (D) Dacca

Answer: Dacca

The All India Muslim League was formed in 1906 in Dacca (now Dhaka) to represent Muslim political interests in India.

The Viceroy of India at the time of Indias partition in 1947 was:

  • (A) Lord Minto
  • (B) Lord Curzon
  • (C) Lord Mountbatten
  • (D) Lord Lytton

Answer: Lord Mountbatten

Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, overseeing the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

The Mahatma Gandhis first major mass movement was the _________.

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

Answer: Champaran Movement

Mahatma Gandhi?s first major mass movement was the Champaran Movement of 1917, aimed at helping indigo farmers in Bihar who were exploited by British planters.

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The Revolt of 1857 was triggered by the introduction of which cartridge?

  • (A) Lee-Enfield
  • (B) Brown Bess
  • (C) Greased Cartridge
  • (D) Martini-Henry

Answer: Greased Cartridge

The Revolt of 1857 was triggered when the sepoys were required to use cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim soldiers.

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