Sample questions
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NDA2020
The principle that the framing of the new Constitution for independent India should be primarily (though not solely) the responsibility of Indians themselves, was for the first time conceded in the
- A Government of India Act, 1935
- B August Offer of Viceroy Linlithgow
- C Cripps Proposals
- D Cabinet Mission ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
With reference to colonial period of Indian history, Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Person) List-II (Event) A. Macdonald
- Doctrine of Lapse B. Linlithgow
- Communal Award C. Dalhousie
- August Offer D. Chelmsford
- Dyarchy Codes: A B C D
- A 3 2 1 4
- B 3 2 4 1
- C 2 3 1 4 ✓
- D 2 3 4 1
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
What is the correct sequence of the following events? [1998]
- The August offer
- The I.N.A trial
- The Quit India Movement
- The Royal Indian Naval Ratings' Revolt
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:
- A 1, 3, 2, 4 ✓
- B 3, l, 2, 4
- C 1, 3, 4, 2
- D 3, 1, 4, 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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