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

Answer: (b)

• Shyamji Krishna Verma was associated with the Journal ‘Indian Sociologist’.
• Madam Bhikaji Cama was related to the ‘Talwar Journal’.
• Annie Besant published the journal ‘Commonweal’.
• Aurobindo Ghosh associated with ‘Vande Mataram'.

Answer: (d)

LordRipon isrightly called the “ Father of Local Self-Government” in India. Ripon believed thatselfgovernment is the highest and noblest principles of politics. Therefore, Ripon helped the growth of local bodies like the Municipal Committees in towns and the local boards in Talukas and villages.

Answer: (d)

The policies that were adopted by the British towards native states after the revolt of 1857 were to maintain status quo of Indian states.

Answer: (d)

In Lord Ripon viceroyalty, the white muting took place.

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: (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.