indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 4 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (b)

The Government of India Act, 1858 transferred all the powers to the crown. The Indian council Act, 1861 made a beginning towards decentralisation. Soldiers from martial races began to be recruited in large numbers. The strength of European troops was increased from 45,000 to 65,000

Answer: (c)

Lord Harding isremembered for the annulment of the partition of Bengal. Lord Harding, who succeeded Lord Minto, finally announced the annulment of the partition of Bengal in December 1911. Formal reunification of the Bengal was effected on April 1912 and Lord Carmichael was appointed as the first Governor of the reunited Bengal.

Answer: (a)

Ghalib was in Delhi when the uprising of 1857 was at its peak. He observed the revolutionary changes taking place during his lifetime.

Answer: (b)

Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in the anti-partition movement against the British decision to partition of Bengal.

Answer: (c)

Lala Hardayal wasthe founder of Gaddar Party.

Answer: (c)

Krishna Kumar Mitra was the first to suggest the boycott of British goodsin Bengal. The Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in the antipartition movement which was started to oppose the British decision to partition Bengal.

The formal proclamation of the Swadeshi movement was made on August 7, 1905 at a meeting held at the Calcutta Town hall. At theAugust 7 meeting, the famous Boycott resolution was passed. Boycott was first suggested by Krishan Kumar Mitra in Sanjivani in 1905.