436: The Russian traveller who visited the Deccan during the medieval period of Indian history was
(a) Rastyannikov
(b) Shirokov
(c) Pavlov
(d) Nikitin
437: Rajagopalachari's formula was:
(a) Merger of princely States
(b) Formulation of a separate Muslim State
(c) Plebiscite to Muslims whether they should form a separate State
(d) Forming a Constituent Assembly
Explanation:
Option C is correct
438: Ancient Indian art and architecture reached its zenith during the period of:
(a) Rajputs
(b) Mauryas
(c) Guptas
(d) None of these
439: Which one of the following provisions was NOT made in the Charter Act of 1833?
(a) The trading activities of the East India Company were to be abolished
(b) The designation of the supreme authority was to be changed as the Governor General of India in Council
(c) All law-making powers to be conferred on Governor-General in Council
(d) An Indian was to be appointed as a Law Member in the Governor- General's Council
Explanation:
A law member was to be appointed but not an Indian. First law member appointed under this Charter Act, 1833 was Lord Macaulay.
440: Swaraj Party was formed after the failure of:
(a) Quit India Movement
(b) Satyagraha Movement
(c) Non-cooperation Movement
(d) Civil Disobedience Movement