indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

The first secretary of the Indian National Congress was Allan Octavian Hume. The Congress was founded by Indian and British members of the Theosophical Society movement, most notably A.O. Hume.

It has been suggested that the idea was originally conceived in a private meeting of seventeen men after a Theosophical Convention held at Madras in December 1884. Hume took the initiative, and it was in March 1885 that the first notice was issued convening the first Indian National Union to meet at Poona the following December.

Answer: (c)

London was the city where the East India Association founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866.

Answer: (b)

Zeenat Mahal the freedom fighter of first war of independence of 1857 was conferred the title of ‘Mahak Pari.’

Answer: (c)

Lord Canning was the Governor General of India during the Sepoy mutiny. Lord Canning had the unique opportunity to become the Governor-General as well as the first Viceroy according to the Act of 1858.

Answer: (c)

The number of the members of the legislative council at centre was increased from 16 to 60. Right of separate electorates for muslims was granted. It did not talk about any reservation of seats and spreading education.

Answer: (a)

Jyotiba Phule’s works Sarvajanik Satyadharma and Gulamgiri became sources of inspiration for the common masses. Phule aimed at complete abolition of caste system and the socio-economic inequalities.