indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in

a) 1912

b) 1910

c) 1911

d) 1913

Question : 2

Satyartha Prakash was written by

a) Swami Dayanand Sarswati

b) Swami Shraddhanand

c) Swami Vivekanand

d) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Question : 3

Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of the formation of the Indian National Congress?

a) Lord Dufferin

b) Lord Canning

c) Lord Curzon

d) Lord Dalhausie

Question : 4

Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct? The main aim(s) of the Muslim League was / were :

1. To promote anti-British sentiments among Muslim youth.
2. To protect the political and other rights of the Indian Muslims

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 both

d) None

Question : 5

KingGeorgeVvisitedIndiaduringtheviceroyship of

a) Lord Ripon

b) Lord Hardinge

c) Lord Mayo

d) Lord Curzon

Question : 6

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A):
First war of independence broke out in India in 1857, soon after the departure of Lord Dalhousie from India.
Reason (R):
Lord Dalhousie’s annextionist policy had caused great discontent.

a) A is true, but R is false.

b) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.

c) Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A.

d) A is false, but R is true.