indian freedom struggle I (1857–1917) MCQs set 5 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

1. Theosophical Society was founded by Blavatsky. The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, in November 1875 by Helena
2. Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. Satya Shodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotirao Phule.
3. Jotirao formed 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' (Society of Seekers of Truth) with himself as to its first president and treasurer. The main objectives of the organization were to liberate the Shudras to prevent their 'exploitation by the upper caste like Brahmans. Seva Samiti was founded by Pandit Hridayanath Kunzru. Sharda Sadan was founded by Ramabai.
4. Ramabai started Sharda Sadan, which also provided housing, education, vocational training, and medical services for many needy groups including widows, orphans, and the blind.

Answer: (c)

Babu Kunwar Singh who took part in great leader of Revolt of 1857 was Zamindar ofJagdishpur. Kunwar Singh, a ruined and discontented Zamindar ofJagdishpur nearAwadh, wasthe chief organiser of the revolt in Bihar. He fought the British in Bihar.

Answer: (d)

In Lord Ripon viceroyalty, the white muting took place.

Answer: (b)

The Indian Home Rule leagues were organised on the lines of the Irish Home Rule leagues and they represented the emergence of a new trend of aggressive politics. Annie Basant and Tilak proved to be the pioneers of this new trend.

Answer: (b)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak never became President of Indian National Congress. Tilak joined the Indian National Congress in 1890. He opposed its moderate attitude, especially towards the fight for self-government. He wassupported by fellow Indian nationalists Bipin Chandra Pal in Bengal and Lala Lajpat Rai in Punjab. They were referred to as the Lal-Bal-Pal triumvirate.

Answer: (c)

October 16, 1905, the day the partition formally came into force, was observed as a day of mourning throughout Bengal. People fasted, bathed in the Ganga and walked barefoot in processions singing Bande Mataram which became the theme song of the movement.