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Which of the following event was the reason for suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

  1. The non co-operators were not enthusiastic

  2. The leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose were against it

  3. Gandhiji bowed to the pressure of the British government

  4. Chauri Chaura incident


Correct Option: D

Which of the following was the achieved milestone of the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921?

  1. It stopped the injustice done to the Khilafat

  2. Indians obtain some political rights

  3. The Hindus and the Muslims came closer in political pursuit

  4. It avenged the Punjab atrocities


Correct Option: B

When did the Non-Cooperation Movement got momentum under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1920-1922

  2. 1922-1924

  3. 1987-1989

  4. 1990-1992


Correct Option: A

Charanpaduka firing incidence is also known as Madhya Pradesh's Jallianwala Bagh.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Who among the following was known as the Grand Old Man of Indian politics?

  1. Dadabhai Nauroji

  2. Rasbehari Bose

  3. Bipin Chandra Pal

  4. Surendra Nath Banerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sir Dadabhai Naoroji Dordi (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917) also known as the "Grand Old Man of India" and "Unofficial Ambassador of India" was a British Parsi scholar, trader and politician who was a Liberal Party member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, Rashbehari Bose  was one of the key organisers of the Ghadar Mutiny and later the Indian National Army. Bipin Chandra Pal is known as the Father of Revolutionary Thoughts in India and was one of the freedom fighters of India.Surendranath Banerjee is also known as RastraGuru. Hence, these are incorrect. 

The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of _______________.

  1. Aurobindo Ghosh

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Mahatma Gandhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Congress policy of pray and petition ultimately came to an end under the guidance of Lala Lajpat Rai.

Who is known as the "Grand old man of India"

  1. Sardar patel

  2. Dada Bhai Naoroji

  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Dadabhai Naoroji was born in 1825.
  • Dadabhai Naoroji was a part of early Indian Nationalism and very active in politics from 1866 to 1917.
  • Dadabhai Naoroji was called Grand Old man of India due to his activities in Indian national movement for 6 decades.

Who was known as Grand Old Man of India?

  1. Mahadev Govind Ranade

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Surendernath Banerjee

  4. Dadabhai Naoroji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the Grand Old Man of India. He was an Indian nationalist and critic of British economic policy in India. He put forward the drain theory in his book Poverty and UnBritish Rule in India. He became widely known for his unfavourable opinion of the economic consequences of British rule in India.

Who among the following was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament?

  1. Surendra Nath Banerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Pherozeshah Mehta

  4. Badruddin Tayabji


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dadabhai Naoroji Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP. He refused to take the oath on the Bible as he was not a Christian, but was allowed to take the oath of office in the name of God on his copy of Khordeh Avesta.

Who founded the Indian National Congress?

  1. Sir A.O. Hume

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  4. Mahatma Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Allan Octavian Hume, a retired civil servant in the British Government took the initiative to form an all-India organization. Thus, the Indian National Congress was founded and its first session was held at Bombay in 1885.