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The Government of India Act of 1935 is considered as an important document, because it _______.

  1. Introduced bicameral governments in provinces

  2. Appointed Board of control

  3. Formed separate electoral constituencies based on religion

  4. Led to the creation of a federal structure in the country


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government of India Act 1935 was passed by British Parliament in August 1935. With 321 sections and 10 schedules, this was the longest Act passed by British Parliament so far and was later split into two parts viz. Government of India Act 1935 and Government of Burma Act 1935. This act ended the system of dyarchy introduced by GOI Act 1919 and provided for establishment of a Federation of India to be made up of provinces of British India and some or all of the Princely states. The act also provided for the establishment of Federal Court to interpret the Act and adjudicate disputes relating to the federal matters. 

The Government of India Act of $1935$ was an important step in shaping of our present constitution because _______.

  1. Dyarchy was abolished in the provinces

  2. Reserve Bank of India was established

  3. Provided basic framework for the Federal Government of India

  4. Provided the provincial autonomy.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Government of India Act 1935 was passed by British Parliament in August 1935. It had 321 sections and 10 schedules and was the longest act passed by British Parliament so far. It was later split into two parts viz. Government of India Act 1935 and Government of Burma Act 1935. This act ended the system of dyarchy introduced by GOI Act 1919 and provided for establishment of a Federation of India to be made up of provinces of British India and some or all of the Princely states. The act also provided for the establishment of Federal Court to interpret the Act and adjudicate disputes relating to the federal matters. 

Jay Prakash Narayan became General Secretary of ____________

  1. Swaraj Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Congress Socialist Party

  4. Hindustan Repulic Association


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

The Socialist group emerged in Congress by ______.

  1. 1934

  2. 1936

  3. 1935

  4. 1940


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

The Socialist thoughts became popular during _________ in and out of the Congress Party.

  1. 1910s

  2. 1920s

  3. 1930s

  4. 1890s


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

___________ was the General Secretary of the Congress Socialist Party.

  1. Acharya Narendra Dev

  2. Jay Prakash Narayan

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Subhasg Chandra Bose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji.

Which of the following were leaders of the Congress Socialist Party.

  1. Acharya Narendra Dev

  2. Subhaschandra Bose

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. All


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

Though __________ identified himself as a socialist, he was with Gandhiji.

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Jay Prakash Narayan

  3. Subaschandra Bose

  4. Acharya Narendra Dev


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had clearly emerged in the congress. Most of the socialists were younger generation. They established Congress Socialist Party. Jaya Prakash Narayan became its General Secretary. Acharya Narendra Dev, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas chandra Bose were the other leaders. Though Nehru identified himself as Socialist, he was with Gandhiji. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.

Ambedkar was born in the _______ caste.

  1. Priest

  2. Warrior

  3. Untouchable

  4. Merchant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ambedkar was born in Mhow of the Central Province (present Madhyapradesh) on April 14th, 1891. Father was Ramaji Sakpal and mother was Bheemabai.  He was born in a untouchable caste called Mahar.

Most of the Socialists were of a __________ generation.

  1. Younger

  2. Older

  3. A mix of younger and older

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Socialist thoughts became popular during 1930s in and out of Congress party. By 1934, a Socialist Group had emerged in the Congress. Most of the socialist leaders belonged to the younger generation. The Socialists organized the farmers and workers to attain social justice in Indian society. Jayaprakash Naryan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Aruna Asf Ali and other Socialist leaders took part in Quit India movement and performed major roles in its success and emerged as popular leaders.