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Indian History MCQs 73 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

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21. With reference to the Round Table Conferences (1930-1932), consider the following statements:

  1. The first conference was attended by the INC and all major Indian leaders.
  2. The second conference saw Mahatma Gandhi as the sole representative of INC.
  3. The third conference led to the adoption of the Government of India Act, 1935.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The INC boycotted the first Round Table Conference. ❌
  • Gandhi attended the second Round Table Conference as the sole INC representative. ✅
  • The third conference contributed to the passage of the Government of India Act, 1935. ✅

22. Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935:

  1. It introduced the concept of provincial autonomy.
  2. It provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation.
  3. It granted full independence to India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Government of India Act, 1935 introduced provincial autonomy, allowing elected Indian ministers in provinces. ✅
  • It proposed an All-India Federation but was never fully implemented. ✅
  • It did not grant full independence; that came with the Indian Independence Act of 1947. ❌

 

23. Consider the following statements regarding the Quit India Movement (1942):

  1. It was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in response to the failure of the Cripps Mission.
  2. The movement was completely non-violent throughout its course.
  3. The British responded by arresting almost all major INC leaders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942 after the failure of the Cripps Mission. ✅
  • While Gandhi advocated non-violence, the movement saw violent protests in some places. ❌
  • The British preemptively arrested most INC leaders, attempting to suppress the movement quickly. ✅

24. With reference to the Indian National Army (INA), consider the following statements:

  1. It was formed by Subhas Chandra Bose with Japanese support.
  2. The INA’s motto was “Jai Hind”.
  3. The INA successfully liberated large parts of Indian territory from British control.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The INA was formed under the leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose with the aid of Japan during World War II. ✅
  • “Jai Hind” was adopted as the INA’s war cry. ✅
  • The INA did capture some territory, including parts of Manipur and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, but could not hold them due to Japanese defeat. ❌

25. Consider the following statements regarding the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946):

  1. It proposed a three-tier federal structure for India.
  2. It recommended an immediate transfer of power to a constituent assembly.
  3. The INC and the Muslim League both accepted its proposals without conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Cabinet Mission proposed a three-tier federal structure comprising provinces, princely states, and a union government. ✅
  • It recommended forming a Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution. ✅
  • The INC and Muslim League had major differences over its provisions, leading to later conflicts. ❌

26. With reference to the Indian Independence Act (1947), consider the following statements:

  1. It granted complete independence to India and Pakistan.
  2. It led to the partition of India.
  3. It provided for the abolition of the princely states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Indian Independence Act (1947) led to the partition of India and granted full independence to India and Pakistan. ✅
  • The princely states were not abolished but were given the option to join India or Pakistan. ❌

27. Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly of India:

  1. It was formed as per the recommendations of the Cabinet Mission Plan.
  2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was elected as the first President of the Assembly.
  3. It drafted the Constitution of India, which was adopted on 26th November 1949.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Constituent Assembly was set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan. ✅
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as its President, while Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee. ❌
  • The Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950. ✅

28. With reference to the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian freedom struggle, consider the following statements:

  1. He led the Champaran Satyagraha, his first major movement in India.
  2. He gave the slogan “Do or Die” during the Quit India Movement.
  3. He was the first person to demand complete independence from British rule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • Gandhi’s first major movement in India was the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) against indigo planters. ✅
  • He gave the slogan “Do or Die” in 1942 during the Quit India Movement. ✅
  • The demand for complete independence was first made by the INC in 1929 at the Lahore Session, before Gandhi officially adopted it. ❌

29. Consider the following statements regarding the Partition of India (1947):

  1. The partition was based on the Mountbatten Plan.
  2. The princely states were given the option to join either India or Pakistan.
  3. The Radcliffe Line was drawn to demarcate the boundaries between India and Pakistan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

📖 Explanation:

  • The Mountbatten Plan (June 1947) proposed the partition of India. ✅
  • Princely states were given the choice to join India or Pakistan but were not allowed to remain independent. ✅
  • The Radcliffe Line, drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, defined the boundary between India and Pakistan. ✅

 

30. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1861:

  1. It introduced a system of legislative councils in India.
  2. It allowed Indians to be nominated to the Viceroy’s Executive Council.
  3. The Act introduced elections for legislative representatives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Act created legislative councils at the central and provincial levels. ✅
  • It allowed the nomination of Indians to the Viceroy’s Executive Council for the first time. ✅
  • Elections were not introduced; members were nominated. ❌

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