2266: Consider the following statements :
I. Arya Samaj was founded in 1835.
II. Lala Lajpat Rai opposed the appeal of Arya Samaj to the authority of Vedas in support of its social reform programmes.
III. Under Keshab Chandra Sen, the Brahmo Samaj campaigned for women's education.
IV. Vinoba Bhave founded the Sarvodaya Samaj to work among rufugees.
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) II and IV
(d) III and IV
2267: How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah's reign come to an early end?
(a) He was deposed by his wazir
(b) He died due to a slip while climbing down steps
(c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
(d) He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
2268: Why could British only succeed in trade and commerce in India?
(a) Because of government backing
(b) Quality of merchandise
(c) Naval superiority
(d) All of the above
2269: With which one of the following movements is the slogan "Do or die" associated?
(a) Quit India Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Swadeshi Movement
(d) Civil Disobedience Movement
2270: Which one of the following statements is correct ?
The Prime Minister of India
(a) is free to choose his ministers only from among those who are members of either House of the Parliament
(b) can choose his cabinet colleagues after due counselling by the President of India in this regard
(c) has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet
(d) has only limited powers in the choice of his cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary power vested with the President of India