What was the cause of War of Independence 1857?
A) Inefficient Administrative Machinery of Company
B) Greased Cartridges
C) Growing Suspicion among native rulers
D) Annexation of Avadh on ground of Bad-Governance
The War of Independence 1857 was started on?
A) May 10, 1857
B) May 21, 1857
C) May 27, 1857
D) May 07, 1857
Scientific Society Translated the modern work from?
A) English to Urdu
B) Urdu to English
C) Farsi to English
D) English to Farsi
The Hindi Urdu controversy started in which year in Banaras?
A) 1854
B) 1867
C) 1870
D) 1887
When Sir Syed Ahmad Khan went to England?
A) 1869
B) 1870
C) 1879
D) 1872
In which year MAO high school was established in Aligarh?
A) 1875
B) 1876
C) 1881
D) 1879
Who founded Muhammadan Educational Conference in 1886?
A) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
B) Ahmad Ali
C) Ali Johar
D) Altaf Hussain Hali
Who started Scientific Society on July 9, 1864?
A) Shibli Nomani
B) Syed Ameer Ali
C) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
D) Syed Mehmood
In Which year MAO school upgraded to the status of a college?
A) 1878
B) 1877
C) 1879
D) 1880
MAO College was Inaugurated by Lord?
A) Lord Lytton
B) Lord Curzon
C) Lord Hastings
D) Lord Wallington
Who was the commander of combined forces in 1857 war?
A) Lord Canning
B) Lord Mayo
C) Sir John Shore
D) Sir Alexander
At the place of Jhansi in the 1857 war, who led the forces?
A) Shah Zafar
B) Razia Sultana
C) Rani Laxmi Bai
D) None of these
The revolt of 1857 started first at?
A) Chitor
B) Jhansi
C) Meerut
D) Lukhnau
Bahadur Shah was exiled to?
A) Amritsar
B) Jhansi
C) London
D) Rangoon
When was the first British viceroy appointed in India?
A) 1848 AD
B) 1847 AD
C) 1858 AD
D) 1857 AD
What was the main cause of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
A) Economic exploitation and social grievances
B) Religious conflicts
C) Political suppression
D) A and C
The revolt of 1857 began with the sepoys in which city?
A) Meerut
B) Delhi
C) Kanpur
D) Lucknow
Who was proclaimed the Emperor of India during the rebellion of 1857?
A) Bahadur Shah II
B) Bahadur Shah I
C) Shah Jahan
D) Akbar
Which regiment initiated the revolt in Meerut during 1857?
A) 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry
B) 34th Bengal Native Infantry
C) 1st Bengal Fusiliers
D) 7th Bengal Native Infantry
Who was the leader of the Indian forces during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857?
A) Sir Henry Lawrence
B) Rani Lakshmibai
C) Bahadur Shah II
D) Maulvi Ahmedullah Shah
Which leader is known as the ‘Heroine of 1857’ for her role in the revolt?
A) Rani Lakshmibai
B) Begum Hazrat Mahal
C) Kunwar Singh
D) Raja Nahar Singh
Where did the British forces face a severe defeat at the hands of the rebel sepoys during the rebellion of 1857?
A) Kanpur
B) Jhansi
C) Delhi
D) Lucknow
Who was a prominent leader of the rebellion in Bihar during 1857?
A) Kunwar Singh
B) Bahadur Shah II
C) Rani Lakshmibai
D) Tantia Tope
Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India during the revolt of 1857?
A) Bahadur Shah
B) Babar
C) Akbar Shah
D) Muhammad Shah
Where did the rebellion start in the Punjab region during 1857?
A) Ambala
B) Ferozepur
C) Jalandhar
D) Ludhiana
Who was a notable leader of the rebellion in Awadh (Oudh) during 1857?
A) Begum Hazrat Mahal
B) Kunwar Singh
C) Bahadur Shah II
D) Tantia Tope
The rebellion of 1857 was primarily a revolt against:
A) The Mughal Empire
B) Indian princely states
C) British rule and policies
D) The Maratha Confederacy
The proclamation of Bahadur Shah II during the rebellion declared the end of:
A) The East India Company’s rule
B) The British Crown’s rule
C) The Sikh Empire
D) The Maratha Empire
Which of the following leaders was a prominent figure in the rebellion in Central India?
A) Rani Lakshmibai
B) Kunwar Singh
C) Tantia Tope
D) Bahadur Shah
Who was the Governor-General of India when the Indian Rebellion of 1857 began?
A) Lord Dalhousie
B) Lord Canning
C) Lord Cornwallis
D) Lord Ripon
The rebel leader Kunwar Singh belonged to which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Bihar
The rebel leader Tantia Tope was associated with which state during the revolt of 1857?
A) Central India
B) Awadh (Oudh)
C) Punjab
D) Maharashtra
Which event marked the end of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
A) Capture of Bahadur Shah
B) Execution of Mangal Pandey
C) Siege of Lucknow
D) Treaty of Gwalior
Who played a significant role in the rebellion of 1857 in the North-Western Provinces (modern-day Uttar Pradesh)?
A) Maulvi Ahmedullah Shah
B) Rani Lakshmibai
C) Bahadur Shah II
D) Kunwar Singh
Who was a notable leader of the rebellion in the western region of India during 1857?
A) Rani Avantibai
B) Kunwar Singh
C) Bahadur Shah II
D) Tantia Tope
Which city served as the center of the rebellion in the region of Rohilkhand during 1857?
A) Bareilly
B) Agra
C) Aligarh
D) Jhansi
Who was the Chief Commissioner of Delhi during the revolt of 1857?
A) Sir John Lawrence
B) Sir Henry Lawrence
C) Sir Colin Campbell
D) Sir Charles Wood
The Battle of Kanpur (Cawnpore) during the rebellion was led by:
A) Raja Nahar Singh
B) Tantia Tope
C) Rani Lakshmibai
D) Nana Sahib
Which leader played a significant role in the rebellion in the Bundelkhand region?
A) Nana Sahib
B) Rani Lakshmibai
C) Kunwar Singh
D) Raja Nahar Singh
The last pitched battle of the revolt of 1857 was fought at:
A) Gwalior
B) Kanpur
C) Delhi
D) Lucknow
Who was the 1st Mughal Emperor?
A) Jahangir
B) Aurangzeb
C) Zahir Uddin Babur
D) Bahadur Shah
Which of the following is not true about First Anglo-Mysore War?
A) First Anglo-Mysore War fought in AD 1767-69
B) Hyder Ali defeated the English in the First Anglo-Mysore War
C) Treaty of Madras was the result of First Anglo-Mysore War
D) All of the above are incorrect
Anthony McDonnel was the lieutenant governor of _________?
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) United provinces
D) Central provinces
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because:
A) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
B) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the provinces
C) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
D) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
Which Governor General decided to make English as the medium of instruction in India?
A) Lord Canning
B) Lord Well Selly
C) Lord Harding
D) Lord William Bentick
Who Was the First to Raise the Slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’?
A) M Kelappan
B) Maulana Hasrat Mohani
C) Shankaran Nair
D) Veer Savarkar
The British attitude towards granting India independence changed partly owing to the
A) Change in the government of the UK
B) Impact of World War II
C) Growing tide of Indian Nationalism
D) All of the above
The single biggest item of British capital investment in India was __________?
A) Railways
B) Plantations and mines
C) Banking and insurance
D) Shipping
Who among the following founded the Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal?
A) William Jones
B) Lord Cornwallis John
C) Shore
D) Warren Hastings
Who assassinated to Lord Louis Mountbatten the last Viceroy of United India?
A) Thomas Saviory
B) Henry Lekvin
C) Thomas McMahon
D) Ravin Simmon Bovey
After the war of independence, the British Government assumed control of India through:
A) Indian council Act, 1862
B) Queens proclamation of 1858
C) Queens order,1857
D) East India Company order 1858
Lord Curzon created province of NWFP in__________?
A) 1900
B) 1901
C) 1906
D) None of these
How many years Aurangzeb Alamgir ruled India?
A) 40
B) 49
C) 52
D) None of these
How many years British dynasty ruled India?
A) 100
B) 90
C) 85
D) None of these
How many years Iltutmish dynasty ruled India?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) None of these
How many years Suri dynasty ruled India?
A) 12
B) 16
C) 17
D) None of these
How many years slave dynasty ruled India?
A) 82
B) 84
C) 86
D) None of these
Bengal was divided into two parts. In which part the Muslims were in majority?
A) Western Bengal
B) Eastern Bengal
C) North Western Bengal
D) None of these
Lord ________ issued an order of diving the province of Bengal into two parts in July 20, 1905.
A) Lord lytton
B) Lord Curzon
C) Lord Hastings
D) Lord Wallington
Which act during the Indian freedom struggle was known as the ‘Black Bill’?
A) Government of India Act
B) Indian Council Act
C) Rowlatt Act
D) Child Marriages Restraint Act
The provision for a separate electorate for Hindus and Muslims was made in___.
A) Minto-Morley reforms
B) Government of India Act, 1935
C) Mountbatten Plan
D) Montague Chelmsford reforms
____ played an important role in the formation of the Indian National Congress. Name the English Officer.
A) Sir Stafford Cripps
B) A O Hume
C) Sir John Simon
D) Lord Curzon
The Rowlatt Act enactment immediately precedes____.
A) Non- Cooperation Movement
B) Simon commission Arrival
C) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
D) Communal Awards
____ remarked, “Nehru is a patriot while Jinnah is a politician”
A) Abdul Gaffar Khan
B) Maulana Azad
C) Sir Mohammed Iqbal
D) Mahatma Gandhi
The Khilafat Movement was started by:
A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B) Dr Zakir Hussain
C) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
D) Ali Brothers
The Hunter Commission was appointed by the British to probe the:
A) Chauri-Chaura incident
B) Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
C) Khilafat Movement
D) Non-Co-operation Movement
In which year was the All-India Muslim League formed?
A) 1906
B) 1919
C) 1885
D) 1923
The All-India Muslim League was established to advocate for the rights and interests of which community?
A) Muslim
B) Hindu
C) Sikh
D) Christian
In which city was the All-India Muslim League founded?
A) Dhaka
B) Lahore
C) Delhi
D) Mumbai
Who was the key figure in the formation of the All-India Muslim League?
A) Aga Khan III
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D) Allama Iqbal
The All-India Muslim League was founded in response to concerns regarding the political representation of Muslims in which body?
A) Indian National Congress
B) British Parliament
C) All-India Round Table Conference
D) Central Legislative Assembly
The foundation of the All-India Muslim League was a precursor to the demand for which significant event in the history of the Indian subcontinent?
A) Creation of Pakistan
B) Independence of India
C) Abolition of the caste system
D) Social reforms
Which ideology did the All-India Muslim League eventually adopt as its guiding principle?
A) Two-Nation Theory
B) Secularism
C) Hindu-Muslim Unity
D) Socialism
The formation of the All-India Muslim League aimed to address the apprehensions of Muslims regarding their political future after which event?
A) Partition of Bengal
B) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
C) Revolt of 1857
D) Simon Commission
Who was the first president of the All-India Muslim League?
A) Aga Khan III
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D) Liaquat Ali Khan
The formation of the All-India Muslim League can be seen as a response to the growing influence of which political organization at that time?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Hindu Mahasabha
C) Communist Party of India
D) Khilafat Movement
Hindus started Swadeshi Movement in 7 August 1905, the Movement was started against_________?
A) Muslims
B) British
C) Both of these
D) None of these
Which Hindu leader started a movement against the partition of Bengal?
A) Surendar Nath Banerjee
B) Raja Ram Mohn Ray
C) Dayananda Saraswati
D) None of these
Name the city which was the central point of agitation against the partition of Bengal?
A) Calcutta
B) Hyderabad
C) Lahore
D) Dhaka
Urdu Defense Association was founded In August 1900 in _____ City?
A) Delhi
B) Karachi
C) Lucknow
D) Calcutta
The system of Dyarchy was in operation from 1921 to_________?
A) 1930
B) 1935
C) 1937
D) 1940
Under the 1973 Constituent of the statesman who was sworn In as President of Pakistan?
A) A Bhutto
B) Ghulam Ishaq Khan
C) Fazal Elahi
D) None of these
Under Treaty of Allahabad Shah Alam 2 got the districts if kora & Allahabad & was also give an annual pension of Rs. 2.6 million, in return of his favor, which areas were given to the British by Shah Alam?
A) Diwan of Bengal
B) Bihar
C) Orrisa
D) All of these
Who announced the communal award?
A) Macdonald
B) Irwin
C) Curzon
D) Wavell
What was the important element in the strength of the revolt of 1857?
A) leadership of nana sahib
B) leadership of rani of Jhansi
C) support of bahadur shah
D) Hindu Muslim unity
Buland Darwaza (gate of victory) was built by Akbar the Great to commemorate his conquest of Gujrat at?
A) Gujrat
B) Delhi
C) Fatehpur Sikri
D) Agra
Who founded Muhammadan Literary Society in 1863?
A) Shah Waliullah Dehlawi
B) Syed Ameer Ali
C) Nawab Abdul Latif
D) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Act of 1935 consisted of how many sections?
A) 320
B) 321
C) 322
D) 323
The deliberation of Act 1935 preparation was printed over how many pages?
A) 323
B) 324
C) 325
D) 326
Act of 1935 contained how many schedules?
A) 8
B) 9
C) 11
D) 10
Act of 1935 contained how many parts?
A) 11
B) 12
C) 13
D) 14
The first Emperor of the Tughluq Dynasty?
A) Ameer Gulzar Tughluq
B) Alaudin Khilji
C) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
D) Ziauddin Tughluq
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, The Agha Khan headed the historic Simla deputation Which successfully presented Muslim demands on 01 Oct 1906 before:
A) Lord Curzon
B) Lord Irwin
C) Lord Minto
D) None of these
“Delhi proposal” was published in which year?
A) 1927
B) 1928
C) 1929
D) 1930
The first Urdu newspaper in the Indian subcontinent was ____________?
A) Jam-e-Jahan Numa
B) Nawai-e-waqt
C) Imroz
D) Indian Gazette
When did the All India Muslim League (AIML) celebrated Victory Day?
A) January 1945
B) January 1946
C) January 1937
D) Never celebrated Victory da
Under which scheme did the Muslim league surrender the demand of a separate electorate for the Muslims?
A) Delhi Proposal 1927
B) Patna Scheme 1938
C) Poona Pact
D) Never Surrender
Which Political Party was in Power in North West Frontier Province (Now KPK) at the time of Independence?
A) Muslim League
B) Congress
C) Justice Party
D) Tehreek e Khaksar
Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of Quit India Movement?
A) Lord Wavell
B) Lord Wallington
C) Lord Linlithgow
D) None of these
When did Simla Conference held?
A) 1944
B) 1945
C) 1956
D) 1942
Who Presented Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) on 23rd March,1940?
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) K Fazlul-Haq
In March 1942, who came to sub-continent with some proposals to solve constitutional problems?
A) Lord Ripon
B) Lord Minto
C) Stafford Crips
D) Linlithgow
Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by ________in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?
A) Akbar
B) Babar
C) Jahangir
D) Iltutmish
Who supported Pan-Islamism is the sub-continent?
A) Syed Ameer Ali
B) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
C) Liaqat Ali Khan
D) None of them
Boundary commission was headed by__________?
A) Adorn Radcliffe
B) Cecil Radcliffe
C) Cyril Radcliffe
D) Thomas Radcliffe
Nawab Abdul Latif found the Muhammadan Literary Society in April 1863 at___________?
A) Dhaka
B) Faridpur
C) Calcutta
D) Selhat
The issue which made Syed Ahmed Khan to conclude the Hindus and Muslims could not work together anymore was.
A) Hindi-Urdu Controversy
B) Ilbert Bill
C) Issue of Muslim University
D) Partition of Bengal
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan gave a effective reply to Sir William Muir’s work “Life of Muhammad” through his treatise entitled.
A) Tabeen-ul-Kalam
B) Risalah Tehzib-ul-Akhlaq
C) Asarul Sanadid
D) Khutbat-i-Ahmadiyah
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan had declared that “the system of election pure and simple cannot safely be adopted. The large community would totally override the interest of the smaller community” in his speech in year of.
A) 1881
B) 1882
C) 1883
D) 1884
Nawab Viqar-ul-Mul become secretary of Board of Trusties Aligarh in Year of:
A) 1906
B) 1907
C) 1908
D) 1909
Who is considered the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
B) Allama Iqbal
C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D) Sir Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
In which year was the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) established?
A) 1857
B) 1875
C) 1887
D) 1901
In which year was the Mohammadans Anglo-Oriental School established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?
A) 1860
B) 1875
C) 1886
D) 1906
What organization did Sir Syed found in 1886 to address issues concerning Muslims, alongside education?
A) All India Muslim League
B) Mohammadans Educational Conference
C) All Indian Muslim Students Federation
D) Simla Deputation
What was one primary reason for Sir Syed’s emphasis on modern education for Muslims in India?
A) To gain political power
B) To counter English aggression
C) To survive under British rule
D) To promote religious unity
Which language did the Aligarh Movement defend against efforts to replace it with Hindi?
A) Persian
B) Sanskrit
C) Urdu
D) Arabic
What significant event in 1906 is associated with the Aligarh Movement that contributed to the formation of Pakistan?
A) Formation of the All-India Muslim League
B) Shimla Deputation
C) Urdu-Hindi controversy
D) Mohammadans Anglo-Oriental School establishment
Which organization’s foundation is credited to the Aligarh Movement and eventually led to the division of India?
A) All India Muslim League
B) All Indian Muslim Students Federation
C) AIML’s flag
D) Aligarh Old Boys Association
The primary goal of the Aligarh Movement was:
A) To promote Hindu-Muslim unity
B) To advocate for Indian independence
C) To modernize Muslim education and social reform
D) To establish a separate Muslim state
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s educational ideas were influenced by:
A) British colonial policies
B) Ancient Indian philosophy
C) Persian literature
D) Chinese culture
The Aligarh Movement emphasized the importance of:
A) Religious conservatism
B) Western education and modern scientific knowledge
C) Agricultural reform
D) Caste-based society
The Aligarh Movement played a significant role in:
A) Promoting regional languages
B) Encouraging traditional Islamic education
C) Fostering Muslim political separatism
D) Modernizing Muslim education and culture
Which event greatly influenced Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s views on Muslims and education?
A) The Indian Rebellion of 1857
B) The Swadeshi Movement
C) The Partition of Bengal
D) The Quit India Movement
The Aligarh Movement aimed to bridge the gap between:
A) Muslims and Christians
B) Muslims and Hindus
C) Muslims and Sikhs
D) Muslims and Buddhists
Which term is often associated with the Aligarh Movement’s educational philosophy?
A) Pan-Africanism
B) Westernization
C) Traditionalism
D) None of the above
The “Tahzib al-Akhlaq” journal was established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to:
A) Promote traditional Islamic values
B) Promote Persian literature
C) Advocate for political activism
D) Promote social and educational reforms
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s “Asar-us-Sanadid” focused on:
A) Modern science and technology
B) Ancient Indian monuments and architecture
C) Islamic philosophy
D) Indian classical music
The Aligarh Movement leaders believed that education would help Muslims:
A) Maintain their traditional way of life
B) Gain political dominance
C) Integrate more effectively with British rulers
D) Achieve social and economic progress
The “Two-Nation Theory” later became a foundational idea for the creation of:
A) United Nations
B) European Union
C) Pakistan
D) China
The concept of “modern education” promoted by the Aligarh Movement included subjects such as:
A) Astrology and palmistry
B) Ancient Indian literature
C) Religious scriptures only
D) Mathematics, science, and English
The Aligarh Movement efforts to modernize Muslim society were most prominent in the field of:
A) Agricultural techniques
B) Political activism
C) Science and technology
D) Education and social reforms
The Aligarh Movement primarily focused on:
A) Promoting religious conflicts
B) Strengthening Hindu-Muslim unity
C) Advocating for modern education for Muslims
D) Advocating for the revival of ancient languages
What did Sir Syed realize during the Urdu-Hindi controversy that influenced his policy shift?
A) The need for stronger ties with Hindus
B) The potential for mutual understanding between languages
C) The impossibility of Muslim-Hindu unity
D) The need for cultural assimilation
What was the significance of the Mohammadans Anglo-Oriental School’s transition into a college?
A) It facilitated the emergence of Muslim trading companies
B) It provided education solely in Urdu language
C) It became a symbol of modern education for Muslims
D) It initiated political activism among students
What role did the Aligarh Movement play in relation to the division of India?
A) It advocated for a united India
B) It fostered Hindu-Muslim unity
C) It supported the formation of Pakistan
D) It emphasized British rule continuation
In which year was the Indian National Congress (INC) founded?
A) 28 Dec 1857
B) 28 Dec 1875
C) 28 Dec 1885
D) 28 Dec 1905
Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?
A) Dadabhai Naoroji
B) Allan Octavian Hume
C) O. Hume
D) Womesh Chunder Banerjee
What was the primary objective behind the establishment of the Indian National Congress?
A) To demand complete independence from British rule
B) To voice the grievances of Indian civil servants
C) To seek greater participation in the British government
D) To promote social reforms in India
Which prominent leader advocated the “Safety Valve Theory” regarding the formation of the Indian National Congress?
A) O. Hume
B) Dadabhai Naoroji
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
In its early years, the Indian National Congress mainly comprised:
A) Peasant farmers
B) Elite and educated Indians
C) Religious leaders
D) British expatriates
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
The Partition of Bengal resulted in the creation of how many provinces?
A) Two (East & West Bengal)
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
The Partition of Bengal was officially revoked by the British due to protests during the reign of which monarch?
A) King George V
B) King Edward VII
C) Queen Victoria
D) King George VI
The Swadeshi Movement that emerged in response to the Partition aimed at:
A) Promoting foreign goods
B) Boycotting British-made goods
C) Encouraging British industrial growth
D) Enhancing British trade in India
The Shimla Deputation in 1906 aimed at:
A) Promoting Hindu-Muslim unity
B) Demanding separate electorates for Muslims
C) Boycotting British goods
D) Establishing a separate Muslim state
Who led the Simla Deputation that met Lord Minto to seek separate electorates for Muslims?
A) Aga Khan III
B) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
The Shimla Deputation submitted its proposals regarding separate electorates to which Viceroy of India?
A) Lord Curzon
B) Lord Minto
C) Lord Ripon
D) Lord Harding
The Shimla Deputation laid the foundation for the eventual formation of which political organization?
A) Indian National Congress
B) All India Hindu Mahasabha
C) All India Muslim League
D) Khilafat Movement
The All-India Muslim League was formed on:
A) 30 December 1906
B) 30 December 1907
C) 30 December 1911
D) 30 December 1908
Who became the first president of the All-India Muslim League?
A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Aga Khan III
D) Nawab Salimullah Khan
The main objective of the All-India Muslim League at its inception was to:
A) Promote Hindu-Muslim unity
B) Advocate for British rule
C) Safeguard Muslim political interests
D) Challenge the Indian National Congress
The demand for separate electorates for Muslims was initially accepted through which legislative act?
A) Indian Councils Act of 1892
B) Indian Councils Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms)
C) Government of India Act of 1919
D) Indian Independence Act of 1947
The first session of the All-India Muslim League was held in which city?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Dhaka
D) Mumbai
Who was the founding father of the Two-Nation Theory, emphasizing the distinct identity of Hindus and Muslims in India?
A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) Maulana Mohammad Ali Johar
Who led the Shimla Deputation?
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Sir Agha Khan
C) Ch Rehmat Ali
D) Liaqat Ali Khan
The shimla Deputation consisted:
A) 30 members
B) 35 members
C) 40 members
D) 45 members
Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined All India Muslim League in the year of:
A) 1910
B) 1913
C) 1914
D) 1912
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was made between?
A) The British and India
B) The Congress and the Muslim League
C) The Hindus and the Muslims
D) The moderates and extremists
Who were the prominent leaders representing the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League respectively during the Lucknow Pact negotiations?
A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B) Annie Besant and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C) Mahatma Gandhi and Liaquat Ali Khan
D) Ambika Charan Majumdar and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The Lucknow Pact was a significant agreement signed in which year?
A) 1915
B) 1916
C) 1917
D) 1918
The primary aim of the Lucknow Pact was to:
A) Demand complete independence from British rule
B) Secure separate electorates for Muslims
C) Establish dominion status for India
D) Achieve Hindu-Muslim unity and constitutional reforms
The Lucknow Pact resolved the differences between Congress and Muslim League over:
A) Representation in legislatures
B) Land reforms
C) Cultural issues
D) Foreign policy
Who was the main Architect of the joint meeting of congress and League in Lucknow in 1916?
A) Zafar Ali Khan
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Allama Muhammad Iqbal
D) Shibli Naumani
The Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached in
A) December 1916
B) December 1917
C) December 1918
D) December 1919
The Khilafat Movement was launched in response to the fall of which Islamic empire?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Mughal Empire
C) Safavid Empire
D) Abbasid Caliphate
Khilafat movement was launched in the subcontinent in___________?
A) 1920
B) 1919
C) 1917
D) 1918
Which event triggered the Khilafat Movement?
A) Partition of Bengal
B) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
C) Rowlatt Act
D) Treaty of Sevres
Who were the two prominent leaders of the Khilafat Movement in India?
A) Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Maulana Mohammad Ali Johar and Maulana Shaukat Ali
D) Allama Iqbal and Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
How did the Khilafat Movement contribute to the political consciousness of Indian Muslims?
A) By advocating for the rights of Indian Muslims within the British administration
B) By encouraging the migration of Muslims to Afghanistan
C) By inspiring them to initiate the Pakistan Movement for Independence
D) By promoting unity between Hindus and Muslims in India
Gandhi called off the Non Co-operation Movement due to:
A) Chauri Chaura (in Uttar Pradesh)
B) Jallianwala Bagh
C) Arrest of Gandhi
D) None of them
The Muslim and Hindus started Non-Cooperation Movement for:
A) Indian Independence
B) Restoration of Khilafat
C) Both a and b
D) Expulsion of British
What action by Kamal Ataturk in 1924 is highlighted as a significant factor leading to the decline of the Khilafat Movement?
A) Establishment of a democratic government in Turkey
B) Exiling Sultan Abdul Majeed
C) Formation of the Indian National Congress
D) Abolition of the Indian educational system
what conclusion was drawn regarding the relationship between Hindus and Muslims during the Khilafat Movement?
A) They demonstrated a lasting unity against the British Government.
B) They were considered two separate nations due to their inability to maintain unity.
C) They achieved success in jointly advocating for the Ottoman Empire’s restoration.
D) They formed a separate political party to address their concerns.
Which movement was the by-product of the Khilafat movement?
A) Independence Movement
B) Hijrat Movement
C) Boycott Movement
D) None of them
Who was the major Muslim Leader who strongly opposed non-cooperation programme?
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Quaid-e-Azam
C) Abu Al Kalam Azam
D) Liaquat Ali Khan
The delegation of Khilafat committee met the British Prime Minister Lloyd George in:
A) March,1919
B) July,1918
C) March,1915
D) May,1920
When the 1st meeting of Khilafat Committee was held?
A) 23rd September 1918
B) 23rd May 1916
C) 23rd July 1915
D) 23rd November 1919
When Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
A) February,1922
B) February,1921
C) April,1919
D) March,1915
In which incidence 22 policemen had been shut up in a house and burnt alive by a frenzied mob?
A) Arrest of Nehru
B) Chauri Chaura
C) Arrest of Patel
D) Jalianwala Bagh
The first session of Khilafat conference was held on:
A) October,1921
B) August,1918
C) December,1919
D) December,1920
The first session of Khilafat conference was presided over by:
A) Shaukat Ali
B) Rehmat Ali
C) Abu Al Kalam Azam
D) Muhammad Ali Johar
Who was elected first president of Khilafat Committee?
A) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jouhar
B) Maulana Muhammad Ali Shaukat
C) Seth Jan Muhammad Chottani
D) Quaid-e-Azam
The Rowlatt Act of 1919, which empowered the British government to arrest and imprison Indians without trial, was a major factor that contributed to the Khilafat Movement. What was the popular name given to the protest against the Rowlatt Act?
A) Salt March
B) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
C) Non-Cooperation Movement
D) Quit India Movement
The Khilafat Movement marked the first time that Hindus and Muslims in India jointly participated in a political movement. Who played a key role in fostering Hindu-Muslim unity during the movement?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Allama Iqbal
C) Sardar Patel
D) Mahatma Gandhi
What was the name of the newspaper that was launched by the leaders of the Khilafat Movement to promote their cause?
A) Hindustan Times
B) Al-Hilal
C) The Khilafat Chronicle
D) The Ottoman Post
The “Moplah Rebellion” of 1921, which occurred in the Malabar region of Kerala, was linked to the Khilafat Movement. What were the primary reasons for this rebellion?
A) Economic grievances
B) Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims
C) Opposition to the British colonial government
D) Support for the Ottoman Caliphate
The “Chauri Chaura incident” was a turning point in the Khilafat Movement. What happened during this incident?
A) A peaceful protest march was held
B) A massacre of British officials occurred
C) The leaders declared independence for India
D) The movement was disbanded
The formal abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate occurred in:
A) 1919
B) 1921
C) 1924
D) 1930
The Khilafat Movement’s non-cooperation activities included boycotting British-made goods and:
A) Launching violent attacks on British officials
B) Refusing to pay taxes
C) Demanding a separate Muslim state
D) Encouraging conversion to Christianity
The “Jallianwala Bagh Massacre” of 1919, in which British troops killed hundreds of unarmed protesters, had a profound impact on the Khilafat Movement. In which city did the massacre occur?
A) Delhi
B) Lahore
C) Amritsar
D) Kolkata
The leaders of the Khilafat Movement organized a “Hijrat Movement” encouraging Muslims to migrate from India to which country?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Afghanistan
C) Iran
D) Turkey
The Khilafat Movement’s leaders adopted a strategy of “non-cooperation” with the British government. What did this strategy involve?
A) Engaging in armed struggle against the British
B) Seeking the support of foreign powers
C) Collaborating with the British for reforms
D) Refusing to cooperate with British authorities and institutions
Which of the following was the main objective of the Round Table Conferences?
A) To discuss India’s independence
B) To address constitutional reforms in India
C) To negotiate trade agreements
D) To establish colonial rule
Who chaired the first Round Table Conference held in 1930?
A) Winston Churchill
B) Ramsay MacDonald
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Which of the following individuals represented the Indian National Congress at the Round Table Conferences?
A) Subhas Chandra Bose
B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
The communal award was associated with which Round Table Conference?
A) First Round Table Conference
B) Second Round Table Conference
C) Third Round Table Conference
D) All of the above
Who among the following boycotted the Round Table Conferences?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Muslim League
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
The Government of India Act of 1935 was partially based on the discussions and deliberations held during which Round Table Conference?
A) First Round Table Conference
B) Second Round Table Conference
C) Third Round Table Conference
D) All of the above
Which British Viceroy represented the colonial government in the Round Table Conferences?
A) Lord Mountbatten
B) Lord Irwin
C) Lord Chelmsford
D) Lord Willingdon
The representation of untouchables or Dalits was primarily advocated by:
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) R. Ambedkar
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Vallabhbhai Patel
The failure of the Round Table Conferences led to:
A) Immediate independence for India
B) The Quit India Movement
C) The creation of the Indian National Army
D) The eventual partition of India
Which of the following British monarchs was on the throne during the Round Table Conferences?
A) King Edward VIII
B) Queen Victoria
C) King George V
D) King George VI
The Communal Award of 1932 provided separate electorates for:
A) Muslims and Hindus
B) Hindus and Sikhs
C) Muslims and Sikhs
D) Dalits and Buddhists
Who led the Indian delegation at the Second Round Table Conference?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Bhimrao Ambedkar
The objective of the Simon Commission was to:
A) Assess the economic condition of India
B) Evaluate the progress of Indian industries
C) Review the working of the Government of India Act 1919
D) Propose reforms for Indian education
The Round Table Conferences were convened in which city?
A) London
B) New Delhi
C) Karachi
D) Lahore
The participation of which prominent leader was minimal in the Round Table Conferences due to imprisonment during that period?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Subhas Chandra Bose
C) Maulana Azad
D) Vallabhbhai Patel
The third Round Table Conference was boycotted by which major political party?
A) Indian National Congress
B) Muslim League
C) All India Forward Bloc
D) Socialist Party of India
The failure of the Round Table Conferences was primarily due to:
A) Lack of participation from Indian leaders
B) Intransigence on the part of the British government
C) Failure to address the demands of various communities adequately
D) All of the above
Which commission was appointed by the British Government in 1927 to draft the coming constitution for India?
A) Nehru Commission
B) Simon Commission
C) Gandhi Commission
D) MacDonnell Commission
Who among the following was NOT a representative of the Indian National Congress in the Round Table Conferences?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
Which Round Table Conference saw the participation of representatives from Indian princely states?
A) First Round Table Conference
B) Second Round Table Conference
C) Third Round Table Conference
D) All of the above
What was the primary demand of the Congress Party before agreeing to attend the Round Table Conferences?
A) Complete Independence for India
B) Drafting a scheme for Dominion Status for India
C) Dissolution of the Simon Commission
D) Separate electorates for Untouchables
Who signed the Gandhi-Irwin Pact on January 25, 1931?
A) Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin
B) Jawaharlal Nehru and Lord Mountbatten
C) Subhas Chandra Bose and Winston Churchill
D) Vallabhbhai Patel and Ramsay MacDonald
What led Gandhi to start a fast unto death during the Second Round Table Conference?
A) The rejection of the Nehru Report
B) Disagreements over the federal structure of government
C) The application of the principle of Weightage in the Communal Award
D) The absence of Muslim leaders from the conference
Which Round Table Conference did not see the participation of the Congress and Labour Party?
A) First Round Table Conference
B) Second Round Table Conference
C) Third Round Table Conference
D) None of the above
What was the major outcome of the Communal Award announced by the British Government in 1932?
A) Recognition of untouchables as a minority
B) Establishment of separate electorates for Sikhs
C) Sindh awarded the status of a separate province
D) Formation of a federal legislature in India
What was the significant issue that led to the division within the All-India Muslim League after the Communal Award?
A) Separate electorates for Muslims
B) Weightage principle application
C) Sindh’s status as a separate province
D) Reservation of special seats for Hindus depressed classes
Which event marked the issuance of a new constitution for India after the Round Table Conferences?
A) White Paper recommendations
B) Approval by the Parliament
C) The Select Committee’s actions
D) Approval by the British Government
Which British Prime Minister summoned Indian leaders to attend the Round Table Conferences in 1930?
A) Winston Churchill
B) Ramsay MacDonald
C) Clement Attlee
D) Stanley Baldwin
What was the outcome of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed on January 25, 1931?
A) Agreement on the representation of untouchables
B) Congress leaders’ release from jail
C) Resolving differences over the federal structure
D) Acceptance of complete independence for India
On which date did the First Round Table Conference between the Britishers and Indians take place?
A) 7 September 1931
B) 12 November 1930
C) 17 November 1932
D) 1 December 1931
During which period did the Second Round Table Conference take place in London?
A) 7 September 1930 to 1 December 1930
B) 7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931
C) 17 November 1931 to 24 December 1931
D) 17 November 1932 to 24 December 1932
When was the Third Round Table Conference held?
A) 7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931
B) 17 November 1931 to 24 December 1931
C) 7 September 1932 to 1 December 1932
D) 17 November 1932 to 24 December 1932
Quaid-e-Azam’s 14 point were presented in response of ___________?
A) 3rd June plan
B) Rowlett Act
C) Nehru Report
D) Lucknow Pact
Fourteen points of Jinnah prescribed that the form of the constitution should be:
A) Presidential System
B) Federal System
C) Preliminary System
D) All of these
Who helped the Quaid-e-Azam in preparation of fourteen points?
A) Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
B) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
C) Allama Iqbal
D) Liaquat Ali khan
The Fourteen points of Jinnah demanded reforms in the provinces of.
A) Sindh and Balochistan
B) KPK and Punjab
C) Balochistan and (NWFP) KPK
D) Bengal and Assam
Quaid e Azam presents his 14 points in the response of Nehru report on
A) 9 March 1929
B) 9 March 1930
C) 9 March 1931
D) 9 March 1932
In March 1940 Quaid-e-Azam wrote his only article published in British media titled as?
A) Now or never
B) Time and tide
C) One last time
D) Last chance
The Government of India Act 1935 was passed in Aug 1935. When was the act enforced?
A) 1937
B) 1938
C) 1939
D) 1936
How many parts did the Government of India Act 1935 consist of?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Which house of the Assembly under the Act was a permanent body and couldn’t be dissolved?
A) Indian Legislature Assembly
B) The Council of State
C) Federal Court
D) Legislative Council
What percentage of the Federal Budget was non-votable and couldn’t be discussed or amended in the legislature?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 80%
D) 90%
How many lists of subjects were there under the Government of India Act 1935?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
According to the Govt of Indian Act 1935, how many provinces divided the entire country?
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
What was the special feature of Governors’ authority under emergency situations as per the Act?
A) They had limited powers
B) They could be challenged by other institutions
C) They enjoyed unlimited powers uncontested by any institution
D) Their authority was under the jurisdiction of the Federal Court
What institution was established under the Act to interpret the constitution?
A) Legislative Council
B) Federal Assembly
C) Indian Legislature Assembly
D) Federal Court
Who expressed dissatisfaction with the Act by stating it was like a machine with strong brakes and no engine?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Madan Mohan Malaviya
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
What was the opinion of Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the emergency rights of Governor-General and Governors as per the Act?
A) He fully supported it
B) He criticized it, comparing it to a machine with strong brakes and no engine
C) He found it satisfactory
D) He remained silent on the matter
According to Nehru Report, the Governors of Provinces were to be appointed by.
A) The Viceroy
B) The Chief Justice
C) King of England
D) The Central Legislature
Which political parties expressed dissatisfaction with the Act?
A) Indian National Congress only
B) Muslim League only
C) Both Indian National Congress and Muslim League
D) None of the above
What was the term used for the system introduced in the provinces under the Government of India Act 1935?
A) Bicameral legislature
B) Dyarchy
C) Unicameral legislature
D) Federalism
What was the reason behind Muslims’ initial demand for separate electorates?
A) To gain political dominance over Hindus
B) To protect their fundamental rights
C) To establish a separate country
D) To challenge the British rule
Which event marked a significant show of support for Jinnah’s leadership among the Muslim community?
A) Day of Deliverance on December 22, 1939
B) Khaksar Tragedy on March 19, 1940
C) Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940
D) All India Muslim League’s annual session on March 24, 1940
Who was made the head of the reception committee for the All-India Muslim League’s annual session in Lahore in 1940?
A) Jinnah
B) Main Bashir Ahmad
C) Muhammad Iqbal
D) Sir Shah Nawaz Khan
What was the occasion celebrated by the Muslim League on December 22, 1939?
A) Independence Day
B) Day of Deliverance
C) Pakistan Day
D) Muslim Unity Day
What was the estimated number of attendees at the public meeting during the All-India Muslim League session in Lahore?
A) Around 50,000
B) Around 75,000
C) Around 100,000
D) Around 150,000
In his presidential address at the Lahore session, what did Jinnah emphasize about Hindus and Muslims?
A) Their unity in diversity
B) Their shared cultural heritage
C) Their conflicting ideas and civilizations
D) Their historical collaborations
Who moved the historical Lahore Resolution at the All-India Muslim League session in 1940?
A) Muhammad Iqbal
B) Jinnah
C) AK. Fazal-ul-Haq
D) Chaudhry Khaliquzzam
Which resolution rejected the idea of a United India and proposed the creation of an independent Muslim state?
A) Lahore Resolution
B) Day of Deliverance Resolution
C) Muslim League’s Constitution Resolution
D) Indian Partition Resolution
Which leaders seconded the Lahore Resolution at the All-India Muslim League session in 1940?
A) Muhammad Iqbal, Jinnah, and Sir Shah Nawaz Khan
B) Chaudhary Khaliq ul Zaman, Maulana Zafar Ali Khan, and Sir Abdullah Haroon
C) Gandhi, Nehru, and Maulana Azad
D) British Viceroy and Governors of Indian states
What did Hindu newspapers ironically term the Lahore Resolution?
A) Resolution for Indian Unity
B) Resolution for Muslim Autonomy
C) Pakistan Resolution
D) Lahore Accord
What was the actual day when the Lahore Resolution was passed?
A) March 22
B) March 23
C) March 24
D) March 25
How did the Hindu community react to the demand for Pakistan?
A) They supported it wholeheartedly
B) They denounced it as “anti-national”
C) They remained neutral
D) They proposed a referendum for the decision
Why were the British hostile to the Muslim demand for Pakistan?
A) They supported the idea of a separate Muslim state
B) They feared losing control over India
C) They were indifferent to Indian politics
D) They believed in a united India under their rule
Who emphasized that Muslims were a separate nation according to any definition of nationhood?
A) Muhammad Iqbal
B) Jinnah
C) AK. Fazal-ul-Haq
D) Chaudhry Khaliq ul Zaman
What event significantly changed the demand of the Muslims from “Separate Electorates” to a “Separate State”?
A) The Day of Deliverance
B) The Lahore Resolution
C) The All-India Muslim League’s annual session
D) The Khaksar Tragedy
Who led the Muslims of the sub-continent in their struggle for an independent state?
A) Gandhi
B) Jinnah
C) Nehru
D) British Viceroy
What did the Lahore Resolution set as the ultimate goal for Muslims?
A) Economic prosperity
B) Cultural revival
C) Establishment of a separate Muslim state
D) Integration with Hindu society
What was the primary demand of the Quit India Movement initiated by Mohandas Gandhi in 1942?
A) Immediate partition of India
B) Total co-operation with the British government
C) Withdrawal of the British from India
D) Increased representation of Indians in the Viceroy’s Council
How did the British respond to the Quit India Movement led by the Congress Party?
A) Immediate negotiations for independence
B) Supporting the movement for Indian self-governance
C) Mass arrests of Congress leaders and demonstrators
D) Offering immediate independence after the war
Who opposed the Quit India Movement and cooperated with the British, gaining new members and support?
A) Communist Party of India
B) Muslim League
C) Indian National Army
D) Hindu Mahasabha
Which leader’s opposition to the Quit India Movement resulted in large numbers of Muslims cooperating with the British?
A) Mohandas Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) Subhas Chandra Bose
What was the impact of the Quit India Movement at the regional level?
A) Limited impact, especially in major provinces
B) Regional success in various areas like Satara, Talcher, and Midnapore
C) Overwhelming support from all princely states
D) High success rate in establishing direct governance in major cities
What region notably contributed to the Quit India Movement due to its ‘baharvatiya’ tradition?
A) Punjab
B) Saurashtra
C) Bengal
D) Rajasthan
What did the British do in response to the intensification of the Quit India Movement?
A) Offered negotiations for Indian independence
B) Released all Congress leaders from prison
C) Inflicted mass detentions, fines, and public floggings
D) Proposed to evacuate major Congress leaders out of India
Who presided over the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) session and hoisted the flag after the arrest of major leaders during the Quit India Movement?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Aruna Asaf Ali
C) Mohandas Gandhi
D) Subhas Chandra Bose
What did Mohandas Gandhi do after his release in 1944 regarding the Quit India Movement?
A) He continued his resistance and went on a 21-day fast
B) He withdrew from political activities
C) He fled to South Africa
D) He joined the British government
Who wrote in Harijan on April 6, 1940, expressing bafflement over the Muslim League’s actions in Lahore?
A) Rajagopalachari
B) Lord Wavell
C) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
D) Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi
Why did C. Rajagopalachari resign from the Congress?
A) Disagreement with the Lahore Resolution
B) Opposition to Hindu-Muslim reconciliation
C) Advocating for the acceptance of partition
D) Approval of the Two Nations theory
On which date did Rajagopalachari address a small gathering in the Madras legislature, recommending the acceptance of partition in principle?
A) April 23, 1942
B) May 2, 1942
C) July 9, 1944
D) September 27, 1944
What event led to Jinnah being invested with full powers to negotiate on behalf of the Muslim League?
A) Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi’s request
B) Gandhi’s proposal for talks
C) Lahore Resolution approval
D) Rajaji’s resignation
What was Lord Wavell’s opinion about the Gandhi-Jinnah talks?
He was impressed by Gandhi’s leadership.
He expected better outcomes.
He believed it increased Jinnah’s prestige.
He saw it as a step towards unity.
What did Jinnah claim Gandhi’s apparent purpose was during the talks?
To discredit the Muslim League
To find a middle ground
To genuinely seek unity
To impose Hindu ideologies
Who gained increased leadership prestige after the breakdown of talks?
A) Gandhi
B) Congress
C) Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi
D) Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Gandhi – Jinnah talks of 1944 failed due to
A) Opposition by the Khaksars
B) Red Shirts
C) The Ahrar
D) Two – Nation Theory
Lord Wavell offered a scheme for the settlement of the future political problems of India which is known as__________.
A) Wavell ideology
B) Wavell direction
C) Wavell plan
D) None of theses
Who replaced Lord Linlithgow as the Viceroy of India in October 1943?
A) Lord Amery
B) Lord Wavell
C) Lord Linlithgow
D) Lord Mountbatten
What was Lord Wavell’s primary objective upon assuming the role of Viceroy?
A) Implement immediate constitutional reforms
B) Seek assistance from Indian political parties in the war effort
C) Formulate a plan for Indian independence
D) Establish a council for British-Indian negotiations
When was the Wavell Plan officially presented to the public?
A) May 1945
B) June 14, 1945
C) June 25, 1945
D) October 1943
What did the Wavell Plan propose regarding the Viceroy’s Executive Council?
A) Immediate reconstitution with increased members
B) Equal representation for high-class Hindus only
C) Exclusion of all minorities from representation
D) Continued British control with no Indian members
What was the objective of Lord Wavell in convening the Shimla Conference in June 1945?
A) To finalize the partition of India
B) To form a coalition interim government between Congress and Muslim League
C) To establish British control over Indian provinces
D) To negotiate India’s independence from British rule
Who represented the Muslim League at the Shimla Conference?
A) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Quaid-i-Azam
What was the primary demand of the Muslim League at the conference?
A) Immediate independence for India
B) Division of India into separate nations
C) Increased representation in the British Parliament
D) A united interim government with Congress
What was the major obstacle that led to the failure of the Shimla Conference?
A) Congress’s rejection of British proposals
B) Muslim League’s refusal to cooperate with the Viceroy
C) Disagreement over the representation of Muslims in the Viceroy’s Executive Council
D) British interference in Indian politics
What was the attitude of Congress towards Muslim representation in the Viceroy’s Executive Council?
A) Congress agreed to the Muslim League’s sole representation of Muslims
B) Congress nominated its own Muslim representatives
C) Congress opposed the idea of Muslim representation in the Council
D) Congress supported the Viceroy’s decisions on Muslim representation
What was Lord Wavell’s intention behind organizing the Shimla Conference?
A) To enforce British dominance in Indian politics
B) To encourage cooperation between Congress and the Muslim League and diminish the demand for Pakistan
C) To support the immediate partition of India
D) To establish a completely independent India without negotiations
Why did the Congress and Muslim League fail to reach a compromise during the conference?
A) Both parties were willing to compromise on their stances
B) Congress insisted on representing all communities while Muslim League demanded sole representation for Muslims
C) The Viceroy intervened and prevented any negotiation between the two parties
D) Both parties agreed on the division of India but disagreed on the details
3rd June plan was announced on 3rd June, 1947 by
A) Lord Wavell
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Ghandi
D) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
3rd June Plan is also known as
A) Nehru Plan
B) Jinnah Plan
C) Partition Plan
D) None of theses
What was proposed to determine the future of the North West Frontier Province?
A) A Referendum
B) A Governor’s Conference
C) A Boundary Commission
D) A Legislative Assembly decision
Which district of Assam was proposed to have a referendum to decide its association with East Bengal or Assam after partition?
A) Sindh
B) Punjab
C) Sylhet
D) Balochistan
Who were among the seven Indian leaders who initially approved the June 3rd Plan?
A) Gandhi, Patel, Jinnah
B) Nehru, Liaquat, Nishtar
C) Patel, Kriplani, Quaid-i-Azam
D) Nehru, Patel, Quaid-i-Azam
What was the basis for appointing a Boundary Commission in case of division in Punjab and Bengal?
A) Muslim majority areas
B) Non-Muslim majority areas
C) Contiguous majority areas of Muslims and Non-Muslims
D) Governor General’s decision
What was the primary purpose of the Boundary Commission established under the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
A) To establish trade routes between India and Pakistan
B) To demarcate the boundaries of Hindu and Muslim majority districts in Punjab and Bengal
C) To create a unified government for the Indian subcontinent
D) To resolve territorial disputes between India and Pakistan
What was the purpose of dividing the provinces of Punjab and Bengal?
A) To create separate princely states
B) To establish a federal government
C) To allocate Hindu-majority districts to India and Muslim-majority districts to Pakistan
D) To form independent territories within the British Empire
Under the Indian Independence Act, which religious communities were primarily considered for the division of territories?
A) Hindus and Sikhs
B) Muslims and Christians
C) Hindus and Muslims
D) Buddhists and Jains
What necessitated the setting up of a Boundary Commission during the partition of India?
A) Political disagreements between Indian leaders
B) Disputes over natural resources
C) Need to demarcate boundaries of Hindu and Muslim majority districts
D) Cultural differences among various provinces
Who was responsible for demarcating the Radcliffe Line?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Cyril Radcliffe
D) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
The Radcliffe Line demarcated the boundary between which provinces of British India?
A) Punjab and Rajasthan
B) Punjab and Bengal
C) Maharashtra and Gujarat
D) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Indian Independence Act’ was enforced on?
A) 13th August 1947
B) 14th August 1947
C) 15th August 1947
D) 16th August 1947
When was the Indian Independence Act passed by the British Parliament?
A) 1945
B) 1946
C) 1947
D) 1948
What was the primary objective of the Indian Independence Act?
A) To establish a federal system of government in India
B) To grant independence to India and Pakistan
C) To maintain British control over the Indian subcontinent
D) To divide India into smaller independent states
Under the Indian Independence Act, what was the procedure for the partition of British India?
A) A referendum conducted across provinces
B) Decision made by the British Parliament
C) Creation of separate legislative assemblies
D) Establishment of boundary commissions
Which provision of the Indian Independence Act led to the formation of India and Pakistan as separate nations?
A) Division of India along religious lines
B) Implementation of a federal system
C) Establishment of a national language
D) Appointment of separate governors for regions
What administrative changes did the Indian Independence Act introduce?
A) Establishment of a single, unified government for India and Pakistan
B) Creation of separate dominions for India and Pakistan
C) Division of India into smaller British colonies
D) Appointment of British viceroys for each province
The member of Shahi Jirga and Municipality of Quetta decided in 1947:
A) To remain Independent
B) To join Pakistan
C) To join India
D) To remain part of British empire
In Punjab and Bengal, Radcliffe gave an unjust award. He unjustly included in India the Punjab Tehsils of:
A) Sheikhupura, Kasur
B) Gurdaspur, Pathankot and batala
C) Ferozpur, Hoshiarpur, Ajnala
D) Shakargarh, Pakpattan, Okara
On 14th Aug 1947 Pakistan emerged on the map of the world as an independent state as a result of:
A) of India Act, 1935
B) Simon Commission Report
C) Indian Independence Act, 1947
D) August offer
Quaid e Azam was sworn in as the first Governor General Of Pakistan on:
A) 11th Aug 1947
B) 15th Aug 1947
C) 14th Aug 1947
D) 12th Aug 1947
