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

Answer: (c)

Elijah Impey was the first chief justice of Supreme Court of Calcutta.

Answer: (d)

The system of separate electorates was introduced by theAct of 1909. Indian CouncilAct of 1909, popularly known as Morley-Minto reforms was the first true attempt at introducing a representative and popular element in India. The seats of the Councils were to be filled in by elections. The Act provided for separate or special electorates for due representation of the different communities, classes and interests.

Answer: (c)

After the split in the Indian National Congress in 1907, the British Indian government took an arrogant and repressive step against the national movement. The extremist national leaders failed to give a positive lead to the people.

Answer: (a)

Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur participated in the revolt of 1857 after Delhi was captured by the British. Begum Hazrat Mahal, who provided great strategic leadership to the revolt, fled to Nepal after the revolt’s failure.

Answer: (c)

The ideology and the publications of the Ghadar movement were strongly secular in tone. The Ghadar Party was an organization founded by Punjabi Indians, in the United States and Canada with the aim to liberate India from British rule. Key members included Lala Hardayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha, and Rashbehari Bose.

Answer: (b)

Dadabhai Naoroji produced the statistical estimate of average per capita income of India for the first time. Drain Theory is attributed to Naoroji because of his decision to estimate the net national profit of India and the effect that colonization has on the country.