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Statement I: Mahatma Gandhi wished everyone had clothes to wear.
Statement II: He forced everyone to wear the single loin cloth as he did

  1. Statement I is true, Statement II is false

  2. Statement II is true, Statement I is false

  3. Both Statements are true, Statement II provides explanation to Statement I

  4. Both Statements are true, Statement II does not provide explanation to Statement I
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi advocated for the poor and often spoke about the lack of clothing among the masses, making Statement I true. However, he did not force others to adopt his specific attire; he chose the loincloth as a personal symbol of identification with the impoverished, making Statement II false.

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Which of the following writers did not have a profound influence on the thinking of Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. Tolstoy

  2. Thoreau

  3. Ruskin

  4. Marx
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Explanation

Gandhi was heavily influenced by the writings of Leo Tolstoy (The Kingdom of God is Within You), Henry David Thoreau (Civil Disobedience), and John Ruskin (Unto This Last). Karl Marx's ideology of class struggle and materialism did not align with Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and trusteeship.

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 Which one of the following aimed at providing a federal structure for India?

  1. Indian Council Act, 1909

  2. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms Act, 1919

  3. Charter Act, 1831

  4. Government of India Act, 1935
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Explanation

The Government of India Act, 1935, proposed an All-India Federation comprising British Indian provinces and princely states, which was the first significant attempt to create a federal structure for India.

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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
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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. 

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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.
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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. 

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Jay Prakash Narayan became General Secretary of ____________

  1. Swaraj Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Congress Socialist Party

  4. Hindustan Repulic Association
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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.

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The Socialist group emerged in Congress by ______.

  1. 1934

  2. 1936

  3. 1935

  4. 1940
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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.

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

  1. 1910s

  2. 1920s

  3. 1930s

  4. 1890s
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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.

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___________ was the General Secretary of the Congress Socialist Party.

  1. Acharya Narendra Dev

  2. Jay Prakash Narayan

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Subhasg Chandra Bose
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B Correct answer
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.

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

  1. Acharya Narendra Dev

  2. Subhaschandra Bose

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. All
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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.