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Historical Background 03
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Q1. During freedom struggle, who raised the ‘Free Indian Legion’?
A.
Lala Hardyal
B.
Rashbehari Bose
C.
Subhash Chandra Bose
D.
V D Savarkar
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Correct Answer:
C
SC Bose formed this legion in Germany to fight for India's independence.
Q2. The Design of the National Flag was adopted by the Assembly in
A.
Jul-48
B.
Jul-50
C.
Jul-47
D.
Aug-47
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
The flag was adopted on July 22, 1947.
Q3. Who was the Finance Minister in the Interim Government 1946-47?
A.
RK Shanmukham Chetty
B.
John Mathai
C.
Liaquat Ali Khan
D.
Chintamanrao Deshmukh
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Liaquat Ali Khan from the Muslim League held the Finance portfolio in the Interim Cabinet.
Q4. The Cabinet Mission Plan envisaged a
A.
Federation
B.
Confederation
C.
Unitary Government
D.
Union of States
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Correct Answer:
D
The plan proposed a weak center with a 'Union of States' dealing only with foreign affairs, defense, and communications.
Q5. The first statute for governance of India under direct British rule was
A.
Act of 1858
B.
Act of 1861
C.
Act of 1892
D.
Act of 1915
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Correct Answer:
A
The 1858 Act transferred power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
Q6. Most profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution was
A.
British Constitution
B.
US Constitution
C.
Irish Constitution
D.
Government of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer:
D
About 75% of the Constitution's structure is based on the 1935 Act.
Q7. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
A.
BR Ambedkar
B.
C Rajagopalachari
C.
Rajendra Prasad
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The committee was set up on Aug 29, 1947, with Dr. Ambedkar as Chairman.
Q8. Christian Missionaries were allowed to spread religion under the
A.
Pitts India Act 1784
B.
Charter Act 1813
C.
Charter Act 1833
D.
Charter Act 1853
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The 1813 Act allowed missionaries to enter India for the purpose of religious preaching.
Q9. Primary source of Indian Constitution?
A.
British Constitution
B.
Irish Constitution
C.
Government of India Act 1935
D.
German Constitution
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Correct Answer:
C
It provided the administrative blueprint for the new Republic.
Q10. Christian Missionaries were allowed to spread religion under the Act?
A.
Pitts India Act of 1784
B.
Charter Act of 1813
C.
Charter Act of 1833
D.
Charter Act of 1853
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The Charter Act of 1813 permitted Christian missionaries to come to India for the purpose of religious preaching.
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