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The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in which year?

  • (A) 1930
  • (B) 1931
  • (C) 1935
  • (D) 1942

Answer: 1931

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in 1931 between Mahatma Gandhi and the British Viceroy, Lord Irwin, to suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement.

The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought between the British East India Company and which rulers?

  • (A) Shuja-ud-Daula, Mir Qasim and the Nawab of Bengal
  • (B) Marathas and Rajputs
  • (C) Sikhs and Afghans
  • (D) Rajputs and Mughals

Answer: Shuja-ud-Daula, Mir Qasim and the Nawab of Bengal

The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was fought between the British East India Company and a coalition of rulers led by Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Oudh.

The Mughal Emperor Akbar was known for which of the following?

  • (A) Establishing a policy of religious tolerance
  • (B) Strictly enforcing Islamic law
  • (C) Promoting the spread of Christianity
  • (D) Promoting trade with the British

Answer: Establishing a policy of religious tolerance

Emperor Akbar was known for his policy of religious tolerance and promoting harmony among different communities in his empire.

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The Chauri Chaura incident took place in which year?

  • (A) 1919
  • (B) 1921
  • (C) 1930
  • (D) 1942

Answer: 1921

The Chauri Chaura incident occurred in 1921 when a mob of peasants killed 22 policemen, which led Mahatma Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement.

The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 took place in which Indian state?

  • (A) Bengal
  • (B) Bihar
  • (C) Uttar Pradesh
  • (D) Maharashtra

Answer: Bihar

The Indigo Revolt took place in Bihar in 1859-60, where peasants protested against oppressive conditions imposed by British planters in the indigo trade.

Who was the first ruler of the Maratha Empire?

  • (A) Bajirao I
  • (B) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
  • (C) Mahadji Shinde
  • (D) Shahu Maharaj

Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in 1674, known for his military tactics and establishing a strong and independent kingdom.

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The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was founded in which year?

  • (A) 1941
  • (B) 1950
  • (C) 1960
  • (D) 1936

Answer: 1941

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences was founded in 1941 by the Tata family to promote social science research and education in India.

The Rama Mohan Roy is regarded as the pioneer of which movement?

  • (A) Renaissance of India
  • (B) Social Reform Movement
  • (C) Hindu Reform Movement
  • (D) All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is regarded as the pioneer of the Indian Renaissance, advocating for social reforms like abolishing Sati and promoting womens rights.

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

  • (A) 1919
  • (B) 1920
  • (C) 1930
  • (D) 1942

Answer: 1920

Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920 to protest against British rule by boycotting British goods and services.

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The Swadeshi Movement was a direct response to which event?

  • (A) The partition of Bengal
  • (B) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
  • (C) The Indian Rebellion of 1857
  • (D) The introduction of the Rowlatt Act

Answer: The partition of Bengal

The Swadeshi Movement was launched in response to the 1905 partition of Bengal by the British, advocating for the boycott of British goods.

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