821: The educated middle class in India
(a) opposed the revolt of 1857
(b) supported the revolt of 1857
(c) remained neutral to the revolt of 1857
(d) fought against native rulers
Explanation:
The educated middle class remained neutral to the revolt of 1857, as they were English-Educated.
822: The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?
(a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.
(b) Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.
(c) Impose censorship on national press.
(d) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
823: Which one of the following was the most immediate factor for the spread of Swadeshi and Boycott agitation during the first decade of the present century?
(a) Curzon's attempt to control the Universities.
(b) Curzon's design to curtail the sphere of local self-government.
(c) Curzon's partition of Bengal.
(d) Curzon's plan to curb the growing popularity of the Indian National Congress.
824: Who of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile labour Association?
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) J. B. Kripalani
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) N. M. Joshi
Explanation:
The Ahmedabed Mill strike gave Gandhi an urban industrial base. In 1920 he founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association, The union which after worlds set the tone of industrial relations in the city. Its approach was mild, but Gandhi's standing with the owners, who feared him.
825: Consider the following statements about Sikh Gurus:
1. Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur.
2. Guru Arjan Dev became the Sikh Guru after Guru Ram Das.
3. Guru Arjan Dev gave to Sikhs their own script's Gurumukhi.
Which one of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Explanation:
Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur. Guru Angad (second guru) gave to sikhs their own script Guru Mukhi. Guru Arjun Dev (5th guru) became Sikh Guru after Guru Ram Das (4th guru).