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Indian Independence Movement

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The Indian Independence Movement encompasses the efforts and events that led to India freeing itself from colonial rule. This hub covers key leaders, the Indian National Congress, and major movements like Quit India. Questions on this topic frequently appear in general awareness sections.

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Indian Independence Movement Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Motilal Gandhi and M.k.Nehru

  2. Motilal Nehru and C.R.Das

  3. C.R. Das and M.K.Gandhi

  4. Dr.Ambedkar and Motilal Nehru

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Multiple choice
  1. Srinivasanar and satyamurthy

  2. None

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The Swaraj Party in the Madras Presidency was effectively led by S. Srinivasa Iyengar and S. Satyamurthy, who were prominent figures in the regional political landscape.

Multiple choice
  1. Rajaji and satyamurthy

  2. None

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The Madras Satyagraha Sabha was established by prominent leaders C. Rajagopalachari and S. Satyamurthy to organize protests against the Rowlatt Act.

Multiple choice
  1. Nilakanta bhramachari

  2. None

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Nilakanta Brahmachari was a key revolutionary figure who founded and operated the Bharata Mata Society in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice
  1. Abul kalam azad

  2. B R Ambedkar

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Mahatma Ghandi

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is known as the principal architect of the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

In 1930, the president of the All India Muslim League was

  1. Maulana Muhammad Ali.

  2. Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

  3. Sir Aga Khan.

  4. Sir Muhammad Iqbal.

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In 1930, the president of the All India Muslim League was Sir Muhammad Iqbal. All India Muslim League founded on 30 December 1906 in Dhaka. The All India Muslim League raised the slogan of separate Muslim interests,  and demanded government services.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

The All India Muslim League was founded under the leadership of _____________.

  1. Maulana Mohmmed Ali

  2. Hasan Imam and Mazhar ul Haque

  3. Agha Khan and Mohsin ul Mulk

  4. Hakim Ajmal Khan and Zafar Ali Khan

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All India Muslim League was founded under the leadership of Aga Khan and Mohsin ul Mulk. In 1906 a group of muslim leaders met at Dhaka to form the Muslim League. It was founded by the followers, admirers and companions of Aligarh Movement. Sir Agha Khan was appointed as the first Honourary President. The founding fathers of All India Muslim League also included Nawab Sir Khwaja Salimullah, Nawab Waqar ul Mulk, Nawab Mohsin ul Mulk and Syed Ameer Ali. 

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

 Who was the first president of All India Muslim League? 

  1. Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk

  2. Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk

  3. Hakim Ajmal Khan

  4. Aga Khan III

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Aga Khan III was one of the founders and the first president of All India Muslim League. In 1906 he headed the Muslim deputation to the British viceroy, Lord Minto , to promote the interests of the Muslims minority in India.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Who was the first president of Muslim League?

  1. Nawab Salimullah.

  2. Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

  3. Agha Khan.

  4. Abul Kalam Azad.

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The proposal to form a central organisation for Muslims was accepted and political association  "All-India Muslim League" was set up on December 30, 1906, under the Presidentship of Nawab Salimullah. Aga Khan was elected as Permanent President of the Muslim League.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Who founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh?

  1. K.B. Hedgewar

  2. V.D. Savarkar

  3. Madan Mohan Malviya

  4. D.N. Karve

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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is an organization founded in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. He was influenced by the ideas of V. D. Savarkar. The objective was to train the Hindu youths so that they united the Hindu Community and make India an Independent undivided country.

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Who was the first Indian to enter civil services ?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Biharilal Gupta

  3. Satyendranath Tagore

  4. R.C. Dutt

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Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service. He was an author, song composer, linguist and made significant contribution towards the emancipation of women in Indian society during the British Raj.