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Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Which of the following developments resulted in shifting of leading sector from cotton to steel?

  1. Invention of steam engine.

  2. Discovery of iron metal.

  3. Expansion of railways.

  4. Establishment of cotton mills.
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C Correct answer
Explanation
With the expansion of railways, in England from the 1840s and in the colonies from the 1860s, the demand for iron and steel increased rapidly. By 1873 Britain was exporting iron and steel worth about £ 77 million, double the value of its cotton export.
Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

In 1918 the convention of 'Hindi Sahitya Sammelan' was organized in ______ which was presided by Gandhiji.

  1. Bhopal

  2. Indore

  3. Jabalpur

  4. Rewa
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Explanation

The 1918 session of the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan was held in Indore and was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, marking a significant moment for the promotion of Hindi.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Which firing incidence of Madhya Pradesh is called 'Jallianwala Bagh of Madhya Pradesh? 

  1. Tulria Forest firing

  2. Ghoda Dhongri Forest firing

  3. Charan Paduka firing

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The Charan Paduka massacre, which occurred in 1931 when British forces opened fire on a peaceful gathering, is often referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Who led the 'Forest Struggle' of Turia Jungle Seoni?

  1. Durga Shankar Mehta

  2. Birju Gond

  3. Ganjan Singh

  4. Seth Sunder Lal
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Explanation

Ganjan Singh was a tribal leader who played a key role in leading the forest struggle in the Turia region of Seoni district against British forest policies.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

The port which gained importance in place of Hoogly during the colonial rule in India.

  1. Bombay

  2. Calcutta

  3. Visakhapatnam

  4. Madras
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Explanation

As the British colonial power expanded, Calcutta became the primary administrative and commercial hub, surpassing the earlier importance of Hoogly.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Why did Prince Chain Singh of Narsinghgarh start agitation against British?

  1. He was insulted by political Agent Maddoc of Meerut Cantonment.

  2. He was insulted by political Agent Maddoc of Sehore Cantonment.

  3. He was insulted by political Agent Maddoc of Gwalior Cantonment.

  4. He was insulted by political Agent Maddoc of Jhansi Cantonment.
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Explanation

Prince Chain Singh of Narsinghgarh revolted against the British after being insulted by the political agent Maddoc at the Sehore Cantonment, leading to a confrontation.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Which city of England developed as a finishing centre?

  1. Manchester

  2. Cambridge

  3. London

  4. Nottingham
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C Correct answer
Explanation

London came to know as finishing center for textile industries because, a merchant clothier in England purchased wool from a wool stalper, and  carried it to the spinners, the yarn that was taken in subsequent stages of production to weavers, fullers and then to dyers. The finishing was done in London before the export merchant sold the cloth in the international market.