Pakistan Movement 1857-1947 MCQs

What was the main focus of the Indian National Congress in its initial years after its formation in 1885?

A) Achieving immediate independence from British rule

B) Demanding civil rights for Indian citizens

C) Seeking administrative reforms within the British government

D) Promoting religious unity among Indians

Who among the following was NOT associated with the Indian National Congress in its early years?

A) Dadabhai Naoroji

B) Motilal Nehru

C) Surendranath Banerjee

D) Mahatma Gandhi

How founded the Indian National Congress in 1885?

A) C Bannerji

B) Yul

C) Ghandi

D) O Hume

Third Act was the first legislature by the British Government:

A) Indian Councils Act of 1861

B) Chater Act of 1883

C) Chater Act of 1853

D) Chater Act of 1813

The Indian Act of 1861 established Legislature Council in the presidencies of:

A) Calcutta and Madras

B) Bombay and madras

C) Madras and Calcutta

D) None of the above

The partition of Bengal was announced on ‘

A) 20 July 1905

B) 20 July 1906

C) 20 July 1907

D) 20 July 1908

The Partition of Bengal came into effect on

A) 16 oct 1905

B) 16 oct 1906

C) 16 oct 1907

D) 16 oct 1908

Who was the Viceroy of India when the Partition of Bengal was announced?

A) Lord Curzon

B) Lord Mountbatten

C) Lord Dalhousie

D) Lord Harding

The Partition of Bengal was officially annulled in which year?

A) 1908

B) 1911

C) 1914

D) 1919

The Bengal was divided into two parts. The majority of the Muslims was in ___

A) East Bengal

B) West Bengal

C) North Bengal

D) South Bengal