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Indian History MCQs 76 (For UPSC PSC and other prelims exams)

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

  1. It introduced provincial autonomy in India.
  2. It abolished dyarchy in the provinces.
  3. It granted complete 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 Act introduced provincial autonomy, allowing Indian ministers to exercise real power at the provincial level. ✅
  • It abolished dyarchy at the provincial level but retained it at the center. ✅
  • It did not grant complete independence; British control remained. ❌

52. With reference to the Lahore Resolution (1940), consider the following statements:

  1. It was passed by the Indian National Congress.
  2. It demanded the creation of an independent Muslim state.
  3. It was opposed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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) 2 only

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✅ Answer: (d) 2 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Lahore Resolution was passed by the Muslim League, not the INC. ❌
  • It demanded the creation of a separate Muslim state (later Pakistan). ✅
  • Jinnah strongly supported it, rather than opposing it. ❌

53. Consider the following statements regarding the August Offer (1940):

  1. It promised Dominion Status for India after World War II.
  2. It rejected the idea of a Constituent Assembly.
  3. The INC rejected the offer, demanding complete independence.

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 August Offer promised Dominion Status after World War II. ✅
  • It accepted the idea of a Constituent Assembly in principle. ❌
  • The INC rejected the offer, demanding immediate independence. ✅

54. With reference to the Quit India Movement (1942), consider the following statements:

  1. It was launched by Gandhi after the failure of the Cripps Mission.
  2. The British responded by immediately arresting Gandhi and other leaders.
  3. The movement led to the direct transfer of power to India in 1943.

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 movement was launched in August 1942 after the failure of the Cripps Mission. ✅
  • The British arrested almost all INC leaders immediately. ✅
  • The movement did not lead to immediate independence; power was transferred in 1947. ❌

55. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian National Army (INA):

  1. It was formed by Subhas Chandra Bose with Japanese support.
  2. The INA successfully liberated large parts of India from British control.
  3. The INA trials in Red Fort sparked nationwide protests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The INA was formed under Subhas Chandra Bose with support from Japan. ✅
  • It did not achieve full military success in liberating India. ❌
  • The INA trials triggered massive nationalist protests in India. ✅

56. With reference to the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny (1946), consider the following statements:

  1. It was a rebellion by Indian naval personnel against British rule.
  2. The revolt spread to multiple Indian cities, including Bombay and Karachi.
  3. The mutiny was strongly supported by the Indian National Congress.

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 RIN Mutiny involved Indian naval personnel revolting against British officers. ✅
  • It spread to cities like Bombay, Karachi, and Calcutta. ✅
  • The INC did not fully support the mutiny, fearing a loss of control over the independence movement. ❌

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

  1. It proposed a three-tier federal structure.
  2. It recommended the immediate partition of India.
  3. The INC and Muslim League initially accepted its proposals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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✅ Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

📖 Explanation:

  • The Cabinet Mission proposed a federal structure with provinces and princely states having autonomy. ✅
  • It did not propose partition; it sought to keep India united. ❌
  • Both INC and the Muslim League initially accepted it, but later disagreed on its implementation. ✅

58. Consider the following statements regarding the Mountbatten Plan (1947):

  1. It proposed the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan.
  2. It set 15 August 1947 as the date for Indian independence.
  3. It provided a clear solution for the integration of 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 Mountbatten Plan led to the partition of India and the formation of Pakistan. ✅
  • It set 15 August 1947 as the date for independence. ✅
  • The integration of princely states was not a part of this plan but was handled later by Sardar Patel. ❌

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

  1. It abolished the British rule in India.
  2. It created the Dominion of India and the Dominion of Pakistan.
  3. It provided for the drafting of a new constitution by each dominion.

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 Act ended British rule in India, granting full independence. ✅
  • It created the Dominions of India and Pakistan. ✅
  • Each dominion was to draft its own constitution. ✅

60. Consider the following statements regarding the integration of princely states after independence:

  1. The process was led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  2. The Instrument of Accession allowed princely states to join India or Pakistan.
  3. Hyderabad was integrated into India through peaceful negotiations.

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:

  • Sardar Patel played a key role in integrating princely states. ✅
  • The Instrument of Accession allowed states to join either India or Pakistan. ✅
  • Hyderabad was integrated through military action (Operation Polo), not peaceful negotiations. ❌

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