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129 solved previous year questions on Revolutionaries & INA, papers from 1994 to 2022, drawn from State PCS, UPPCS, UPSC CDS. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #81Practice set
   Consider the following statements in the context of Nehru Report (1928): 1. The Hindu Mahasabha was vehemently opposed to the proposals for creating new Muslim-majority provinces. 2. The Hindu Mahasabha demanded a strictly unitary structure for India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Practiceb
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2
   Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct only were the Muslim League, the Hindu Mahasabha Sikh communalists unhappy about the Nehru Report, younger section of the Congress led by Jawaharlal Subhash Bose were also 1 is correct: The Hindu Mahasabha opposed to the proposals for creating provinces and reservation of seats majorities in Punjab and Bengal (which Muslim control over legislatures in 2 is correct.: The Hindu Mahasabha a strictly unitary structure. This attitude of Mahasabha complicated matters

2. #82Practice set
   Consider the following statements regarding the Deoli Plan: 1. Under Deoli plan, the disruption of war machinery of British was conceptualized. 2. Jayaprakash Narayan was the important personality associated with the Deoli plan.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2
   Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct Narayan was arrested for speaking against in the Second World War in February to Deoli detention camp in Rajasthan. Jayaprakash at the conditions in Deoli. He organized a to protest the conditions in 1941. The released him. The jail at Deoli, was set up hardened political prisoners. The prisop.ers communists, Congress socialists, revolutionaries Singh's Hindustan Socialist Republican Labour Party comrades, members of the the Revolutionary Socialist 1 is correct. In 1941, Jayaprakash saw a great opportunity for mobilizing support for struggle. Under Deoli plan, the disruption of of British was conceptualized in 2 is correct. The plan of action came to be the Deoli Plan of Jayaprakash Narayan. According Narayan, the nationalist unity could Gandhi were to plan a radical course of action rather Satyagraha

3. #83Practice set
   With reference to the Tripuri session (1939) of the consider following statements: 1. Subhash Chandra Bose defeated Pattabi Sitaramayya for the post of Congress Presidentship. 2. At this session, Bose favored a mass disobedience movement in case the demand of India's independence was not fulfilled by British. 3. Maulaha Azad was elected as the President of the Congress after the resignation of Subhash Chandra Bose.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Chandra Bose had been a unanimous choice as of the Congress in 1938 at its Haripura session. he decided to stand again for the Tripuri session of this time as the spokesperson of militant radical I is correct: With the blessings of leaders put up Pattabhi Sitaramayya as a the post. But Subhas Bose was elected on 29 January Pattabhi 2 is correct: Bose at the Tripuri that an imperialist war was about to take place He was in favour of giving a six-month Britain to grant the national demand of wanted to launch a mass civil disobedience case Britain refuses to grant 3 is incorrect: Subhas Bose believed that was strong enough to launch an immediate that the masses were ready for such struggle. was convinced that corruption and indiscipline Congress' capacity to fight and we should wait right moment to initiate a mass movement. Bose no other way out but to resign from th

4. #84Practice set
   Consider the following statements with respect to the Indian National Army (INA) trials:l. Congress adopted a resolution in the Bombay session in support of the Indian National Army's cause. nunllll 2. Prem Kumar Sehgal, Shah Nawaz khan and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon were the first set of INA prisoners to face the trial. 3. Following the public British reduced the death sentence of INA prisoners to deportation for life.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct answer. The Indian National Army trials also known as the INA the Red Fort trials was the British Indian trial of a officers of the Indian National Army (INA) between 1946, on various charges of treason, torture, abetment to murder. The INA prisoners were the fought with Japanese.troops during World War 1 is correct: At the first post-War in September 1945. at Bombay, a strong adopted declaring Congress support for the INA who supported the INA cause in varying degrees, the Congress, included the Muslim League, Unionists, Akalis, Justice Party, Ahrars in Swayamsevak Sangh, Hindu Mahasabha and 2 is correct: British held the first trial at the in Delhi in November 1945. and putting on dock Hindu, Prem Kumar Sehgal, a Muslim, Shah Nawaz a Sikh, Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon. These three the first to face the 3 is incorrect: The British never sentenced to death. The actual p

5. #85Practice set
   With reference to Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army (INA), consider the following statements: 1. Subhash Chandra Bose opposed the Quit India Movement as yet another ineffective nonviolent struggle. 2. The defeat of British by INA during Imphal campaign encouraged its members to liberate India from British.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • D1 nor 2
   Answer: (D) 1 nor 2
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct 1 is incorrect: Subhas Chandra Bose Indian National Army movement to be never but rather complementary to the Quit India described the Quit.India Movement as "India's and kept the outside world informed about in India and tried to secure sympathy and help struggle for 2 is incorrect: Imphal Campaign was a INA battalion commanded by Shah Nawaz was accompany the Japanese army to the Indo-Burma front in the. Imphal campaign. But the meted out to Indians which included rations, arms and being made to do menial work Japanese army, completely demoralised the failure of the Imphal campaign and the following INA members by the British culminated in the trial in India

6. #86Practice set
   With reference to Indian National Army (INA), consider the following statements: 1. It was placed under the 'Indian Independence League'. 2. INA formed the Provisional Government for Free India at Rangoon, Myanmar. 3. Shah Nawaz commanded the INA battalion in the Imphal campaign.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct 1 is correct: After being founded, and commanded by Bose, the INA was placed under called the Indian Independence by Rash Behari Bose, an Indian revolutionary exile in Japan. He was also working towards soldiers for fighting for Indian 2 is incorrect: On October 21, 1943, formed the Provisional Government for Free Singapore with H.C. Chatterjee (Finance Aiyar (Broadcasting), Lakshmi Swaminathan etc. The famous slogan "Give me blood, I you freedom" was given in Malaya. This declared war on Britain and the United was recognised by Axis 3 is One INA battalion commanded Nawaz was allowed to accompany the Japanese the Indo-Burma front and participate/ in the However, the Indians received from the Japanese, which included being and arms and being made to do menial work for units, and this disgusted and demoralised the

7. #87Practice set
   Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Army (INA): 1. It was first formed in 1942 by Subhash Chandra Bose. 2. It had different regiments named after Gandhi, Nehru and Maulana Azad. 3. It had an all women regiment headed by Rani Lakshmibai Rajwade. 4. It had participated in Operation U-Go against the British.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • COnly three
   • DAll four
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Indian National Army (INA), also known as Azad was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists. patronage of Imperial Japanese Army. Its more was to secure India's independence. The army as the army of Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind the provisional government of free I is incorrect: INA was originally formed by Captain Mohan Singh in Singapore in with Japan's Indian Prisoners of War Bose also supported the formation of INA. between Mohan Singh and Japanese regarding the autonomy of the Indian led to the disbandment of the first INA in Mohan Singh recommended Subhas Chandra Bose leader of the INA. Hence, in 1943 INA was revived Chandra 2 is correct: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose brigades/ regiments after Gandhi, Nehru, and himself. There was also an all-women after Rani of Jhansi, 3 is incorrect: Bose had a very for women. In 1943, he called on women to INA. He formed a w

8. #88Practice set
   Consider the following statements regarding the National Planning Committee (NPC), established in 1938: 1. Subhash Chandra Bose was appointed as the first Chairman of this Committee. 2. N.M. Jo.shi was one of the members of the Committee.Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? nmllll
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2
   Answer: (B) 2 only
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct 1938, Subhash Chandra Bose was appointed as of Congress' Haripura session of Congress (INC). His chairmanship marks like establishing of National Planning 1 is incorrect: Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Chairman of this Committee in important members were Sir M. Visveswaraya, Thakurdas, Dr. Megh Nad Saha 2 is correct: The committee was various industrialists- Sir Purshottamdas Shroff, Walchand Hirachand and Ambalal union leader N.M. Joshi was also a member of Solution: (d) Exp) Option d is the correct Punnapra-Vayalar revolt is named after two of involved in Kerala. It started under the undivided Communist Party of India (CPI) in a Punnapra on 23 October and lasted for 10 days culminated in 1 is incorrect: It was a revolt of class in India. It was against the of the then ruler C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyer Travancore). As former Kerala Chief Minister had instance, half of t

9. #89Practice set
   Who among the following took charge of the INA prisoners' legal defense during the trial at the Red Fort in 1945? 1. Bhulabhai Desai 2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 3. Asaf Ali 4. Tej Bahadur Sapru Selectthe correct answer using the code given below
   • A1, 2 3 only
   • B2, 3 and 4 only
   • C1, 3 and 4 only
   • D1, 2, 3 and 4
   Answer: (C) 1, 3 and 4 only
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct INA fought alongside the Japanese during the and were able to capture some parts of region. However, the INA's advance halted, and they were forced to retreat. Many INA soldiers were captured and held as prisoners of the this time, the British government accused the of treason and mutiny. The INA Defence the INA Defence and Relief Committee, was a by the Indian National Congress in 1945 those officers of the Indian National Army who be charged during the INA trials. The committee formation of the Congress' defence team for the INA famous lawyers of the time like Bhulabhai Nehru, Tej Bahadur Sapru, Kailash Nath Asaf Ali. The Congress organised an INA Relief Committee, which provided small sums of food to the men on their release, and attempted, marginal' success, to secure employment for The trials garnered widespread attention in India a turning point in India's s

10. #90Practice set
    In the context of Quit India Movement, the term "Karnataka Method" denotes
    • Aa tactic where part-time peasant squads engaged in farming during the day and revolutionary activities at night
    • Ba method adopted by the British administrators to suppress the movement
    • Ccrowd funding initiative, where funds were gathered to support the Quit India Movement throughout India
    • Da framework developed by the students' unions for carrying out underground activities in urban areas of Karnataka. umllll
    Answer: (A) a tactic where part-time peasant squads engaged in farming during the day and revolutionary activities at night
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct hallmark of the second phase of Quit India the widespread underground terrorist activities by different groups of revolutionaries all over activities involved attempts to sabotage War dislocating communication, disseminating 'subversive' acts through slogans, handbills and other 'incendiary' Acts of sabotage were carried out not students and revolutionaries, ordinary peasants willingly. Practiced and popularized where part-time peasant squads engaged by day and sabotage activities by night, this to be known as the 'Karnataka

11. #91Practice set
    Which among the following were the concessions given by the British in the reaction to the upsurges of 1945-46 related to the INA trials? 1. British government decided to send the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. 2. All INA prisoners were released and none of them would be brought to trials. 3. Indian soldiers were to be withdrawn from Indo-China and Indonesia. 4. The setting of a constituent assembly was announced.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 3 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1 only
    • D1, 2 and 4 only
    Answer: (A) 1 and 3 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct r is correct. As a reaction to the three the British decision to send a to India (November 1946) and Cabinet taken in January 2 is incorrect. On December 1, 1946, - announced that only those INA of murder or brutal treatment of fellow not all INA soldiers would be brought to trial. Also, sentences passed against the first batch in January 3 is correct. Indian soldiers were Indo-China and Indonesia by February 4 is incorrect. The setting of a was not announced as part of these Practicebo

12. #92Practice set
    Which one of the following was not a reason for the resignation of Subhash Chandra Bose as the President of the Indian National Congress (INC), in April 1939?
    • ABose's differences with members of Congress working committee on the matter of federation
    • BIdeological differences between Bose and Mahatma Gandhi
    • CFormation of the Forward Bloc by Bose was not approved by the Congress working committee
    • DLack of support to Bose's ideas from the socialists and the communists within Congress
    Answer: (C) Formation of the Forward Bloc by Bose was not approved by the Congress working committee
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct May 1939, Bose and his followers formed the Forward a new party within the Congress. But when he gave a an all-India protest on July 9 against an AICC Congress Working Committee took disciplinary Bose in August 1939, he was removed from the president of the Bengal Provincial Congress formation of the Forward Bloc was not for the resignation of Subhash Chandra Bose President of the Indian National Congress (INC), was formed after he stepped down from the presidency. Important Tips There were various circumstances which led Subhas Chandra Bose to resign from the post of IN C's President. They are as given below

13. #93Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding revolutionary Bina Das: 1. She protested against the Simon Commission. 2. She was deeply inspired by Subhash Chandra Bose. 3: She was awarded Padma Shri for her contributions in social work.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (C) All three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct. Bina Das to ok part in the Simon Commission in 1918. She was a Bethune College of Calcutta at that 2 is correct. She was deeply inspired by Bose. Bose was like a mentor to her, which in her 3 is correct. In 1960, Government of her the Padma Shri for her contributions in

14. #94Practice set
    With reference to three upsurges in the winter of 1945-46, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Congress supported these upsurges because of their opposition to INA trials. 2. It resulted in the arrival of Cabinet mission to India.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is incorrect. Although the congress INA cause, but it did not officially supported the because of their tactics and timings. In the mutiny was badly advised: if they mutinied freedom, they were doubly 2 is correct. These upsurges prompted the extend some concessions like- Indian soldiers from ludo-China and Indonesia by Feb decision to send a parliamentary delegation to India the decision to send the Cabinet mission was taken

15. #95Practice set
    Consider the following events of the Indian Freedom Struggle: 1. First INA trial at Red Fort. 2. Establishment of Indian Independence League. 3. Atlee Statement. What is the correct chronological order of the above events?
    • A3-1-2
    • B1-3-2
    • C2-1-3
    • D1-2-3
    Answer: (C) 2-1-3
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 2: The 'Indian Independence League' was Rash Bihari Bose in 1942 at Tokyo, Japan. 1: The Indian National Avmy tdals were the trial by courts-martial of a number of officers of National Army (INA) between Novembe.t 1945 3: Attlee Statement was an announcement by the British Prime Minister on British intention the Indian subcontinent made on Febvuai,y 20, ). Exp) Option b is "the correct 1 is incorrect: The chafrman of the was Pethick Lawvence, Secvetuy State. Stafford Cripps, president of the Board of V. Alexander, First Lord of Admiralty were the Iriert the 2 is correct: The Cabinet Mission.teached Much 24, 1946 du ting the tenue of Vice.toy of Wavell. He served as Viceroy of India from 194,4 c

16. #96Practice set
    Which of the following statement is/are correct with respect to Indian Freedom Struggle? 1. Initially both Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose were against office acceptance after election of 1937. 2. Subhash Chandra Bose proposed to start a civil disobedience movement with start 3. Gandhi supported the call for immediate mass struggle with start of WW2.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B2 only
    • C2 and 3 only
    • D3 only
    Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct answer Statement 1 is correct: With passage of Government of India Act 1935, provincial elections were announced in 1937. Subhash, congress socialist and communist opposed office acceptance. They said it would negate the rejection of the act and assuming responsibility without power. Gandhi also opposed office acceptance initially but he was willing to give a trial. He did not attend even a single election meeting. Statement 2 is correct: Subhash's stands during WW2 was of not supporting either side and rather take advantage of it by immediately starting a civil disobedience movement. Statement 3 is incorrect: Gandhi was not in favor of an immediate mass struggle due to underlying causes

17. #97Practice set
    With respect to Indian freedom struggle which of the following stateptents is/are incorrect? 1. Congress Socialist Party and Communist Party of India supported Subhash Chandra Bose's proposal of parallel congress to organize a mass struggle. 2. A Provisional Indian Government was setup by Subhash Chandra Bose in Singapore. Select the answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct answer Statement 1 is incorrect: With start of WW2, Subhash Chandra Bose and socialist argued to take advantage of the condition and launch an immediate mass struggle. But congress was not willing to support it so he proposed a parallel congress but Congress Socialist Party and Communist Party of India differed with Bose on this. Statement 2 is correct: In 1942, a Provisional Indian Government was setup by Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore and later shifted to Rangoon in 1944. This was done with the help of Rashbehari Bose and POW s from. Burma, Malaya and Singapore. It was recognized by Axis 1 powers

18. #98Practice set
    To suppress the Quit India Movement in 1942, the provincial administrations were empowered with the Defense of India Rules. Which of the following were major actions of officials under 1. Martial law was declared in the provinces where uprisings of the people were organized. 2. The government officials took arbitrary action against any person and ceased property in the name of the war effort.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct 1 is incorrect. Martial law had not but the army, though nominally the orders of the civilian authorities, often did wanted to without any reference to the direct officers. was as severe as it could have been under The provincial government officials were extraordinary powers to suppress any 2 is correct. The Defense of India Rules permitted the officials to take arbitrary action against any cease property in the name of the war effort

19. #99Practice set
    Which of the following acts/laws/ ordinances were used by the British to suppress the Quit Movement? 1. The Law Amendment Act of 1908. 2. The Revolutionary Movements Ordinance. 3. The Special Criminal Courts of 1942. Select correct answer using the code given
    • A1 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C3 only
    • D1 and 3 only
    Answer: (D) 1 and 3 only
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct. The Congress Working Congress Committee and the Provincial were declared unlawful associations under Law Amendment Act of 2 is incorrect. The Viceroy Lord Linlithgow the Revolutionary Movement Ordinance in 1942 the Quit India Movement but it was not issued Official gazette because most of the provinces could make do with powers under the Defence 3 is correct. The Special Criminal Courts Ordinance of 1942 was passed to set up special criminal courts to cases of suspected offenders involved in the Quit

20. #100Practice set
    With respect to the demands raised by the Muslim League at the Shimla conference of 1945, which among the following is incorrect?
    • AIt presented itself as the sole representative of the Muslims
    • BIt demanded veto power on any decision of the proposed Governor General's Executive Council concerning Muslim interests
    • CIt demanded the right to choose all the Muslim members of the proposed Governor General's Executive Council
    • DMuslim League proposed to choose Unionist Muslims as part of the Muslim representatives in the Governor General's Executive
    Answer: (D) Muslim League proposed to choose Unionist Muslims as part of the Muslim representatives in the Governor General's Executive
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct a is correct. The Muslim League the Cohgiess at the Conference 'for including Muslim riremtiers like Maulana Azad and Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan and asserted to be the sole representative of th,r Muslims. Statement b is correct. The Muslim League veto any decision Muslim irtlerests with decisions opposed to Muslims needing a two thirds majority for approval. Statement c is correct. The Muslim League claimed absolute jurisdiction in selecting the Muslim members of the Governor General's Executive Council Statement d.is incorrect. The Muslim League did not take into consideration the Unionist Muslims as part of the Muslim members to be chosen in the Governor General's Executive Council. 359 Solution Option bis the correct answer. ':in. 1946, the Royal Indian Navy rebelled against the, Ra): The mutiny in Bombay where the naval ratings in HMIS Talwar went on hunger strike

21. #101Practice set
    Which of the following was/were the reasons for British government to send Cripps Mission in 1942? 1. There was a possibility of Japanese invasion of India. 2. USA and China had urged Britain to settle their difference with Indian leaders. 3. Indian nationalists had agreed to support the Allied cause if constituent assembly was immediately formed.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B1 only
    • C2 and 3 only
    • D1 and 3 only
    Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct March 1942, a mission headed by Stafford Cripps to India with constitutional proposals to seek for the war. The major reasons behind this - Statement 1 is correct. Japan's rapid and unexpected advance towards Indian borders gave a new urgency to the situation and forced the British government to send a mission to seek Indian cooperation. In December 1941, Japan joined the War with a surprise attack on Pearl Harbour. India supported China against Japanese aggression. Between December 1941 and March 1942, Japan captured Hong Kong, Borneo, Java, Rangoon, Sumatra and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Colombo in Ceylon and the Indian of Vishakhapatnam and Coconada were bombed in April 2 is correct. President Roosevelt of the of America and Chiang Kai Shek of China Churchill, who had taken over as Premier of War Cabinet, to settle differences with to seek Indian 3 is inc

22. #102Practice set
    Which of the following statements is/are correct about Indian national Army (INA)? 1. It was formed under the leadership of Mohan Singh. 2. It decided to accompany Japan in wars only when the Indian National Congress instructs it to do so. 3. It was dissolved and the army surrendered, when the Mohan Singh was taken into custody by the British.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B1 and 2 only
    • C2 and 3 only
    • D1 and 3 only
    Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Indian National Army (INA), also known as Azad was formed by Indian nationalists during 'World in 1942. Its aim was to secure Indian independence 1 is correct. It was initially formed under of Mohan Singh in 1942 in Southeast World War II. The idea of creating an army the Indian prisoners of war (POW) was originally that 2 is correct. Indian national army (INA) they would look like puppets in the hands of the the outside world. So, they decided that the Indian (INA) would accompany Japan in wars only when National Congress instructs it to do 3 is incorrect. This first INA collapsed and in December 1942 after differences between leadership and the Japanese military. After getting dissolved, it was again revived in 1943 Chandra Bose to fight for the freedom of India second phase began. So, the army surrendered only Japanese surrendered in 2nd world war-II in 1945

23. #103Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to the impacts of popular upsurges against British in 1945-46: 1. British took the decision to send Cabinet Mission after the upsurges of 1945-46. 2. British government announced the release the INA prisoners from trial. 3. It forced British government to withdraw Indian soldiers from Inda-China and Indonesia.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct three upsurges during 1945-46 were significant ways in India's freedom struggle. There was by the masses which led to many steps by the 1 is correct. One of impacts of the was the decision to send Cabinet Mission in January 1946 to India to find out ways and a negotiated, peaceful transfer of power to impact of these events was liberating in terms of of the ordinary 2 is incorrect. On December 1, 1946, announced that only those INA of murder or brutal treatment (and not of of fellow prisoners would be broughtto tria.l Imprisonment sentences passed against the. remitted in January 1947. Defense court were organized by Bhulabhai Desai, Tej Kailash Nath Katju, Jawaharlal Nehru and Asaf 3 is correct. Indian soldiers were withdrawn and Indonesia by February 1947. Important Tips Other impitcts of the these upsurges: Fearless action. by the masses was an expression of mi

24. #104Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian National Army (INA): 1. Colonel Malik of the Bahadur Grodp the INA flag for first time on the Indian mainland at Moirang, in Manipur. 2. The INA headquarters was shifted to Rangoon in January 1944. 3. Bose formed the Provisional Government for Free India. in with H.C. Chatterjee.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct Indian National Army (INA), also known as the Fauj, was an armed force formed by Indian the patronage of the Imperial Japanese Army, India's independence. First formed in 1942 by with Indian prisoners of war of the British captured by Japan in the Malayan campaign and INA was revived by Subhas Chandra Bose in I is correct: The Azad Hind Fauz crossed border, and stood on Indian soil on March The INA units subsequently advanced up to Imphal. On April 14, Colonel Malik of the hoisted the INA flag for the first time on the at Moirang, in Manipur (where the INA stands today) to enthusiastic cries Hind" 2 is correct: The INA headquarters was Rangoon (in Burma) in January 1944, and the were to march from there with the war cry Statement 3 is incorrect: On October 21, 1943, formed the Provisional Government for Free Singapore with H.C. Chatterjee (Finance Aiyar (Broadcasti

25. #105Practice set
    With reference to the major resolutions related to local governance passed by the British India government, consider the following pairs: 1. Mayo's It authorised Resolution,1870 the provincial governments to resort to local taxation 11. 2. Ripon's It provided for the Resolution, 1882 majority of elected nonofficial members in local bodies -1 3 Government It.declared local of India government as a Resolution, 1915 transferred subject under the direct control of provincial ministersHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct: The Mayo's Resolution of 1870 provincial governments to resort to local balance their budgets. This was done in the context of certain departments of administration, such services, education and roads, to the control governments. This was the beginning of i.e., financial 2 is correct: Lord Ripon is called the father of in India. One of the main points of 1882 is that it stipulated elected in local bodies. Also, it demanded non-officials as chairpersons of local 3 is incorrect: The Government of India act local government the transferred subject ministerial control. It allowed each province local government according to provincial needs The Government of India resolution the official views on the recommendations Royal Commission on Decentralisation (1908). Important Tips Royal Commissfon on Decentralisation (1908) urged the withdrawal of existing rest

26. #106Practice set
    Which of the following were the reasons that prompted British to undertake the development of local bodies in India? 1. To check the increasing politicization of Indians 2. Centralisation has led to financial difficulties. 3. To utilize local resources to counter criticism of the governmentSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1 and 3 only
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct l is correct. Local government sought to of Indians with the administration British supremacy in India. Thus, itwas to check the increasing politicization of sharing power with 2 is correct. The Charter Act of 1833 centralized form of governance. The centralizing the governance led to financial difficulties which 3 is correct. With the local government, of local taxes for local welfare could be counter any public criticism of British reluctance. developmental works

27. #107Practice set
    In the context of modern history of India, the Whitley Commission of 1929 was related to which of the following
    • ARecommended measures to prevent famines
    • BExamine the military expenditure in India
    • CInquire into the conditions of labour in factories
    • DReport on the working of Government of India Act, 1919
    Answer: (B) Examine the military expenditure in India
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Conspiracy case- It is also known as Conspiracy or Muraripukur Conspiracy case. brothers (Aurobindo and Barindra) were charged or waging war against the king, equivalent to and punishable with death by hanging. defended Aurobindo. Aurobindo was acquitted of all whereas Barindra Ghosh was given death was later commuted to life imprisonment. S.A. not related to this case and hence pair 1 is Conspiracy case- After the merger of the Abhinav Bharat in 1904, Nasik, Poona and as centers of bomb manufacturing. In 1909, the collector of Nasik was killed by Anant a member of Abhinav Bharat. This killing is the Nasik Conspiracy Conspiracy case- This case of 1929, was a court in British India in March 1929 and got 1933. Several communists including three English arrested for organizing an Indian railway this case the growth of communist party in slowed down. The main charges

28. #108Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding taken under Warren Hastings: 1. District Fauzdari Adalats were established to try civil disputes. 2. District Diwani Adalats were set up to try criminal disputes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct under Warren Hastings 1 is incorrect: District Diwani Adalats Adalats) were established in districts to try These adalats were placed under the collector Hindu law applicable for Hindus and the Muslim law 2 is incorrect: District Fauzdari Adalafs Adalats) were set up to try criminal disputes placed under an Indian officer assisted by qazis These adalats also were under the general the collector. Muslim law was administered in Solution bis the correct 1 is incorrect: The legislative council the Councils Act, 1861, possessed no and was merely advisory in nature. It had over the 2 is correct. It could not discuss and no financial matters at all without of the 3 is incorrect. It could not discuss

29. #109Practice set
    Consider the following statements with respect to Ripon's Resolution of 1882: 1. It advocated the development of local bodies. 2. Official members to be in majority in these local bodies. 3. Lord Rippon is known as 'Father of local self-government in India'.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct. Ripon's Resolution of the development of local bodies to administration and as an instrument of political 2 is incorrect. It also recommended befo. majority in these bodies, who could be elected if thought that it was possible to introduce 3 is correct. The Government of Ripon provincial governments to apply in case of local same,P_dnciple of financial decentralization,Government had begun towards them. For Lord Ripon was called the father of in India

30. #110Practice set
    Regarding the judicial reforms carried out by Warren Hastings, which of the following statement/sis/are correct? 1. The diwani adalats administered English law on both Hindu and Muslim subjects. 2. The fauzdari adalats. administered justice through an Indian officer. 3. The collector was the judge of Diwani Adalat.Select the correct answer from the options given
    • A2 only ''
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1 and 3 only
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
    Explanation

    Exp) Option b is the correct 1 is incorrect. The diwani, adalats were Civil Fauzdari adalat were Criminal courts. 'Diwani Hindu laws on Hindu subjects and on Muslim 2 is correct. The fauzdari adalats worked supervision of the collector and administered an Indian officer assisted by qazis and 3 is correct. The collector was the judge Adalat

31. #111Practice set
    Which of the following judicial reforms were undertaken by British in India? 1. Establishment of rule of law 2. Codification of laws 3. Trial of Europeans in criminal cases by Indians 4. Cheaper access to judicial systemSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C2, 3 and 4 only
    • D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is correct. British established rule of law The Indian Penal Code formulated by the the British Raj in 1860, still forms the backbone law in India 1 1 Statement 2 is correct. British codified laws. that. religious and personal laws of the 3 is incorrect. European subjects could not by Indian judges. In criminal cases, they could be European judges 4 is incorrect. Under the British, the became more and more complicated and rich could manipulate the system. The access to was not cheap

32. #112Practice set
    Consider the following statements: 1. The 1935 Act recommended the establishment of a Federal Public Service Commission. 2. The maximum age for at the Civil Service Examinatioh was increased from nineteen in 1859 to twenty-three in 1878. 3. Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Statement 1 is correct. In 1924, Lee Commission recommended establishment of a Public Service Commission. Later, the Government of India Act,1935 recommended the establishment of a Federal Public Service Commission and Provincial Public Service Commission under their spheres. Statement 2 is incorrect. The maximum age for appearing at the Civil Service Examination was reduced from twenty three in 1859 to nineteen in 1878 under Lord Lytton. Statement 3 is correct. In 1863, Satyendra Nath Tagore became the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service

33. #113Practice set
    Colonial exploitation was carried on broadly through three phases in India, consider the following statements in this context:-1 Practicebo 1. The first phase was marked by direct plunder of India. 2. In the second phase surplus Indian revenues were used to buy Indian finished goods to be exported to England. 3. The third phase of British colonialism was known as the period of financial imperialism.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct exploitation was carried on broadly through first phase (1757-1813) of 'mercantilism' was one plunder in which surplus Indian revenues were buy Indian finished goods to be exported to the second phase (1813-1858) of free trade India into a source of raw material and a market manufactured third phase (1858 onwards) was one of in which British capital controlled banks, firms and managing agencies in India. This was carried out through a range of primarily in the industrial and agricultural the colonial economy

34. #114Practice set
    With reference to the local self-government in British India under the Dyarchy system, consider the following statements: 1. It became a transferred subject. 2. It became independent of both the Central Provincial governments. 3. Lack of financial powers hindered its development.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is correct: Under the system of dyarchy, Government became a transferred subject. This all control and decisions related to local to be taken by popular ministers who were the Provincial Legislature (elected and could be on a no confidence 2 is incorrect: Local Self Governance did of the Centre which stopped giving to the provincial government regarding it was still under the Provincial government an entirely independent tier of governance. It was subject under the direction and control of it must be noted that the taxes that could be local bodies had been entirely separated from Provincial 3 is correct: As it was a transferred;. related to Local Government was 'u'nd'.er minister including taxation available to the But, finance in its entirety was a reserved by the Governor and his executive was not elected, and not responsible to the or the electorate. So, this

35. #115Practice set
    Rash Behari Bose was associated with which of the following? 1. Indian Independence League 2. Ghadar Revolution 3. Jugantar 4. Indian Club of Tokyo 5. Forward BlocSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1, 2 and 3 only
    • B2 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
    • CAll three
    • D1, 3, 4 and 5 only the following statements
    Answer: (C) All three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct. Rashbehari Bose was elected of the Indian Independence League in June mobilised Indian soldiers taken as prisoners of war Japanese forces for an armed rebellion against the 2 is correct. During the First World Bose was involved as one of the leading the Ghadt Revolution. Bose met Bagha Jatin to possibilities of an all-India armed rising of 1857 3 is correct. Bagha Jatin asked Rashbehari Bose charge of Upper India part of Jugan tar that was bring about an all-India 4 is correct. As the plan for revolution did Rasl,behari Bose to Japan in 1915. In Bose became a naturalized citizen. He Indian Club of Tokyo 10 make the Japanese aware Indian independence 5 is incorrect. Subash Chandra Bose is the Forward Bloc. He formed it in May, 1939 at as a new party within the Congress

36. #116Practice set
    Which of the following is correct with respect to the integration of Hyderabad state with the Indian Union?
    • APeasants were organized into dalams, given training in arms, and mobilized for the anti-Nizam struggle
    • BJoin Indian Union Day was observed on 7th August 1947 against the Nizams refusal to join Indian Union lllt Practice
    • CCommittee of Action was formed to organise satyagraha and armed resistance against the rule of Nizam
    • DAll of the above
    Answer: (D) All of the above
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct a is correct. In organizing the defence against and attacks on Razakar camps, the a very important role, especially in the areas Warangal and Khammam that were Peasants were organized into dalams, in arms, and mobilized for the In these areas, the movement also took an, anti landlord stance and many cruel Jandlords,were. even killed, and illegally occupied land was the original bis correct. 7th August 1947 was observed as Union Day as part of a struggle against the to join the Indian c is correct. The Committee of Action was 1947 by state leaders of Congress in Hyderabad with the national leadership to organized and armed resistance against the rule of

37. #117Full-length test
    With reference to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) consider the following statements: 1. Global Land Outlook report is the flagship publication of the UNCCD. 2. It is the only legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. 3. The Nation states, non-governmental organisations and corporate entities are parties to the convention. 4. It is committed to encouraging the participation of local people to combat desertification.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll the four
    Answer: (C) Only three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct United Nations Convention to Combat was established in 1994 to protect and restore and ensure a safer, just, and more sustainable 1 is correct: The Global Land Outlook the UNCCD's flagship publication which and transformative policies and provides guidance land management at global and national 2 is correct: The UNCCD is the only international agreement linking environment to sustainable land management. Fo { } Statement 3 is incorrect: There are 197 countries and European Union are Parties to the UNCCD Convention. The Convention unites governments, scientists, policymakers, the private sector and communities around a shared vision to restore and manage the world's land. Thus, non-sovereign entities or NGOs, corporate entities etc. are not parties to the convention but rather are development partners. Statement 4 is correct: The UNCCD is particularly committed to

38. #118Full-length test
    Which of the following statements best describes the 'One Water Approach'?
    • AA commitment under Jal Shakti Abhiyan for improving the drinking water quality across India
    • BA framework to levy charges on 'Virtual Water Trade' between countries
    • CA concept evolved by the Judiciary to resolve inter-state water disputes in India
    • DA concept that aims to promote integrated management techniques for sustainable use of water resources
    Answer: (D) A concept that aims to promote integrated management techniques for sustainable use of water resources
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct to value water in all its forms is considered a of the mismanagement of water, according to World Water Development Report 2021, published on behalf of UN- Water. 'One water' mindset for Shift needed from water management to multi-dimensional management technique. It is an approach for resilient, and sustainable management resources. It is the recognition that all water has of its source

39. #119Full-length test
    Which of the following statements is correct in respect of the United Nation Environmental initiatives?
    • AThe UN charter explicitly mentions environment protection and sustainable development as its principles
    • BThe IUCN was established as a UN specialised agency to look after global environmental problems
    • CThe UN Commission on Sustainable Development ( established in UN World Summit on Sustainable Development,2002
    • DUNEP was conceived following the landmark UN Conference on Environment
    Answer: (D) UNEP was conceived following the landmark UN Conference on Environment
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct a is incorrect: The United Nation Charter explicitly mention the environment or The United Nations Environment and Commission on Sustainable Development bodies which deal with global environmental b is incorrect: The International Union of Nature (IUCN) was established in it is an international Non-Governmental working in the field of nature conservation use of natural resources. IUCN is not a of the United Nations 1 E c is incorrect: The United Nations Commission Development (CSD) was established by the Assembly in 1992 itself. The Commission the UN Economic and Social Council oversee the outcomes. the 1992 Earth summit as the United Nations -Conference on d is correct: It is that the First United on the Environment held in Stockholm in to the formation of the United Nation (UNEP). This conference is also called conference and it was the first world make the envi

40. #120Full-length test
    With reference to the ICC (International Criminal Court) and ICJ (International Court of Justice), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Unlike ICC, ICJ has no jurisdiction to try individuals accused of war crimes. 2. Unlike ICC, the judgments of ICJ are not binding upon the parties. 3. India is a member of ICC but not the ICJ.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • C1 and 3 only
    • D2 and 3 only { }
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the organ of the United' Nations (UN). It was June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and in April International Criminal Court (ICC) is organization and international sits in The Hague, 1 is correct. The International Court of no jurisdiction to try individuals accused of or crimes against humanity. As it is not a it does not have a prosecutor to initiate International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates individuals charged with genocide, war crimes, humanity and the crime of 2 is incorrect. The judgments delivered by disputes between States are binding upon the Judgments are final and without appeal. can review if the states do not comply. On the ICC has an ½.ppeals Chamber' which may decide or amend the decision or sentence or order a before a different Trial 3 is incorrect. India is a member of of Justice but not th

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