Q1. In which year was the Rowlatt Act passed by the British government in India? Q1. In which year was the Rowlatt Act passed by the British government in India?
(A) 1909 (A) 1909
(B) 1915 (B) 1915
(C) 1919 (C) 1919
(D) 1925 (D) 1925
Answer: (C) 1919 Answer: (C) 1919
The Rowlatt Acts were a series of legislative acts passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India in March 1919. These acts, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, aimed to curb growing nationalist movements in India following World War I. They granted the police extensive powers to arrest and detain individuals without trial for suspected revolutionary activities. The Rowlatt Acts were widely opposed by Indian leaders and the public, who viewed them as oppressive and a denial of fundamental civil liberties. This widespread opposition led to significant protests, including Mahatma Gandhi's first nationwide satyagraha.The Rowlatt Acts were a series of legislative acts passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India in March 1919. These acts, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, aimed to curb growing nationalist movements in India following World War I. They granted the police extensive powers to arrest and detain individuals without trial for suspected revolutionary activities. The Rowlatt Acts were widely opposed by Indian leaders and the public, who viewed them as oppressive and a denial of fundamental civil liberties. This widespread opposition led to significant protests, including Mahatma Gandhi's first nationwide satyagraha.
Q1. In which year was the Rowlatt Act passed by the British government in India? Q1. In which year was the Rowlatt Act passed by the British government in India?
(A) 1909 (A) 1909
(B) 1915 (B) 1915
(C) 1919 (C) 1919
(D) 1925 (D) 1925
Answer: (C) 1919 Answer: (C) 1919
The Rowlatt Acts were a series of legislative acts passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India in March 1919. These acts, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, aimed to curb growing nationalist movements in India following World War I. They granted the police extensive powers to arrest and detain individuals without trial for suspected revolutionary activities. The Rowlatt Acts were widely opposed by Indian leaders and the public, who viewed them as oppressive and a denial of fundamental civil liberties. This widespread opposition led to significant protests, including Mahatma Gandhi's first nationwide satyagraha.The Rowlatt Acts were a series of legislative acts passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India in March 1919. These acts, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, aimed to curb growing nationalist movements in India following World War I. They granted the police extensive powers to arrest and detain individuals without trial for suspected revolutionary activities. The Rowlatt Acts were widely opposed by Indian leaders and the public, who viewed them as oppressive and a denial of fundamental civil liberties. This widespread opposition led to significant protests, including Mahatma Gandhi's first nationwide satyagraha.
Q2. In which year the title 'Viceroy' was given to 'Governor General of India'? Q2. In which year the title 'Viceroy' was given to 'Governor General of India'?
(A) 1867 (A) 1867
(B) 1858 (B) 1858
(C) 1876 (C) 1876
(D) 1905 (D) 1905
Answer: (B) 1858 Answer: (B) 1858
The title of "Governor General" was changed to "Viceroy" in 1858. The title was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858.
The title was created after the Revolt of 1857. The Government of India Act of 1858 was passed to end the rule of the East India Company and transfer it to the British crown. The act also ended the system of dual government by abolishing the Board of Control and the Board of Directors.The title of "Governor General" was changed to "Viceroy" in 1858. The title was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858.
The title was created after the Revolt of 1857. The Government of India Act of 1858 was passed to end the rule of the East India Company and transfer it to the British crown. The act also ended the system of dual government by abolishing the Board of Control and the Board of Directors.
Q4. Who was primarily responsible for writing the influential series of nationalist articles published in the Bande Mataram newspaper in 1907? Q4. Who was primarily responsible for writing the influential series of nationalist articles published in the Bande Mataram newspaper in 1907?
(A) Bipin Chandra Pal (A) Bipin Chandra Pal
(B) Rabindranath Tagore (B) Rabindranath Tagore
(C) Sri Aurobindo Ghosh (C) Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: (C) Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Answer: (C) Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
While the Bande Mataram newspaper was started by Bipin Chandra Pal, the powerful series of articles that appeared in 1907, known for their fervent nationalist ideology and call for complete independence, were largely penned and edited by Sri Aurobindo Ghosh. These writings played a significant role in shaping the Indian nationalist movement during that period.While the Bande Mataram newspaper was started by Bipin Chandra Pal, the powerful series of articles that appeared in 1907, known for their fervent nationalist ideology and call for complete independence, were largely penned and edited by Sri Aurobindo Ghosh. These writings played a significant role in shaping the Indian nationalist movement during that period.
Q5. During which national movement did Kanaklata Barua become a martyr? Q5. During which national movement did Kanaklata Barua become a martyr?
(A) Quit India Movement (A) Quit India Movement
(B) Swadeshi Movement (B) Swadeshi Movement
(C) Civil Disobedience Movement (C) Civil Disobedience Movement
(D) Non Cooperation Movement (D) Non Cooperation Movement
Answer: (A) Quit India Movement Answer: (A) Quit India Movement
Kanaklata Barua became a martyr during the Quit India Movement of 1942. The 17-year-old Indian independence activist was shot and killed by British police while leading a procession carrying the national flag. The procession was attempting to raise the flag at the Gohpur Police Station on September 20, 1942. Barua was a member of the All India Students' Federation and an organizer in the Mrityu Bahini, a group of freedom fighters.Kanaklata Barua became a martyr during the Quit India Movement of 1942. The 17-year-old Indian independence activist was shot and killed by British police while leading a procession carrying the national flag. The procession was attempting to raise the flag at the Gohpur Police Station on September 20, 1942. Barua was a member of the All India Students' Federation and an organizer in the Mrityu Bahini, a group of freedom fighters.
Q8. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921? Q8. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921?
(A) At the circuit house (A) At the circuit house
(B) Tarun Phukan's house (B) Tarun Phukan's house
(C) Phani Sharma's home (C) Phani Sharma's home
(D) Poki (D) Poki
Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house
During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.
Q10. When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Assam? Q10. When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Assam?
(A) 1917 (A) 1917
(B) 1920 (B) 1920
(C) 1918 (C) 1918
(D) 1921 (D) 1921
Answer: (D) 1921 Answer: (D) 1921
Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.
