Question 1

Who founded Brahma Samaj?

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, aiming to reform societal practices and integrate modern values with Hinduism.

Question 2

Dayantha Saraswathy founded …........

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Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875, a Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the Vedas.

Question 3

In 1917 Annie Besant was elected …........ of the Indian Natioanl Congress.

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Annie Besant was elected as the president of the Indian National Congress in 1917, becoming the first woman to hold this position.

Question 4

Which sect of Bhudhism flourished in Ceylon?

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Question 5

The battle of plassey took place in the year .

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The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757, marking a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies.

Question 6

The Drain Theory was propounded by

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The Drain Theory, which highlighted the economic exploitation of India by the British, was propounded by Dadabhai Naoroji.

Question 7

Velu Thampi led a revolt against the British state of

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Velu Thampi led a revolt against the British in the state of Travancore. He was the Dalawa (Prime Minister) of Travancore and is remembered for his rebellion against the British East India Company's influence in the region.

Question 8

.Tipu Sultan was the ruler of

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Tipu Sultan was the ruler of Mysore. He is known for his valiant resistance against British colonialism in India and was a key figure in the history of the Mysore kingdom.

Question 9

.Wellesely came to India as governor general in

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Richard Wellesley came to India as the Governor-General in 1798.

Question 10

Hindu college Calcutta founded by

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Hindu College, Calcutta was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1817.

Question 11

India struggle for Independence is a book edited by

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Question 12

The battle of Buxar took place in the year

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The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces of the British East India Company and the combined armies of the Mughal Empire, Nawab of Bengal, Nawab of Awadh, and the Ruler of Bihar.

Question 13

S N D P formed in the year …......

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Question 14

Panditha Rama Bai belongs to …...........

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Pandita Ramabai was a social reformer, educator, and activist from the state of Karnataka, India. She is known for her efforts towards the advancement of women's education and the emancipation of women in Indian society during the British Raj.

Question 15

Which was the first news paper in India?

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The first newspaper in India was the Bengal Gazette, also known as Hicky's Gazette, founded in 1780 by James Augustus Hicky.

Question 16

Social back ground of Indian Nationalism is a work by …...

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"Social Background of Indian Nationalism" is a significant work by Ram Lal Desai, which delves into the socio-economic factors contributing to the rise of nationalism in India.

Question 17

How many branches of Home rule league did Bal Gangadhar Tilak setup?

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Question 18

. The papers New India and "common weal " were started by …........

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Annie Besant was a prominent British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, and supporter of Irish and Indian self-rule. She started the newspapers "New India" and "Commonweal" as part of her efforts to promote Indian self-rule and social reforms.

Question 19

Where and when the extremists were readmitted in to the congress ?

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The extremists were readmitted into the Congress at the Lucknow session in 1916. This was part of the Lucknow Pact, which also marked the reunion of the moderates and extremists within the Indian National Congress and an alliance with the Muslim League.

Question 20

Who said the following of the Indian National Congress ;A safety valve for the escape of great and growing forces generated by our own actions was urgently needed ?

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A.O. Hume, a British civil servant, is credited with founding the Indian National Congress. He described it as a "safety valve" for the British administration, aiming to channel the growing discontent among Indians in a controlled manner.

Quiz 1: Indian History Trivia: Founders, Movements, and Leaders