476: Who among the following was a proponent of Fabianism as a movement?
(a) Annie Besant
(b) A. O. Hume
(c) R. Palme Dutt
(d) Michael Madhusudan Dutt
Explanation:
Annie Besant (1897-1933), as a member of the National Secular Society, she had preached free thought and as a member of the Fabian Society, Socialism.
477: Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C. ?
(a) Gandhar
(b) Kamboj
(c) Kashi
(d) Magadh
Explanation:
Initially Kashi was most powerful. In course of time, Kosala grew and finally Magadha dominated the scene under
Bindusara and Ajatasatru.
478: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the Lists :
List I--------------------------List II
I. Surat Split------------------(A) 1929
II. Communal Award-----------(B) 1928
III. All-Party Convention-------(C) 1932
IV Poorna Swaraj Resolution----(D) 1907
--------(E) 1905
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-E
(b) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(c) I-B, II-E, III-D, IV-A
(d) I-A, II-D, III-E, IV-C
Explanation:
The famous Surat Split between Moderates and Extremists in the Congress occurred in 1907. Communal Award was
announced by Ramsay MacDonald separate electorates for depressed classes in 1932. All party convention was convened
in which 29 organisations took part, to draw up a blue print for the future Constitution of India in 1928. Poorna Swaraj
was declared in Lahore Session of Congress in December 1929.
479: The Chishti saint, in whose honour "Urs" is held in Ajmer every year, was
(a) Nizamuddin Auliya
(b) Moin-ud-din
(c) Nasiruddin Chiragh-i-Delhi
(d) Hamidud-Din Nagori
480: Railway and Telegraphy systems were introduced in India by:
(a) Lord Dalhousie
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Bentinck
(d) Lord Wellesley