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Q. 1019
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Who was the first Indian to contest election to the British House of Commons ?
A W C Banerjee
B Surendra Nath Banerjee
C Rash Behari Bose
D Motilal Nehru
Correct Option:
A [ W C Banerjee ]
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Explanation:
Womesh Chunder Banerjee (W C Banerjee) was the first Indian who contested a seat in the British House of Commons. He symbolized early Indian attempts to engage with British political institutions during the colonial period, followed by later figures who sought parliamentary representation from Britain. The other options did not precede him in contesting a British parliamentary seat.
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Womesh Chunder Banerjee became the first non-British president of the Indian National Congress in 1885.
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The first Indian to contest a seat in the British House of Commons was W C Banerjee.
Q. 974
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Who first addressed Rabindranath Tagore as 'Gurudev' ?
A Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
B Mahatma Gandhi
C Deshabandhu Chittaranjan Das
D Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Option:
B [ Mahatma Gandhi ]
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Explanation:
Correct answer: B — Mahatma Gandhi first addressed Rabindranath Tagore as "Gurudev." Gandhi admired Tagore’s moral influence and spiritual leadership, and the term “Gurudev” (revered teacher/master) reflected Tagore’s guidance beyond politics.
Why others are incorrect:
A) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose — Bose respected Tagore but did not coin or popularize the title first.
C) Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das — Das admired Tagore, yet the specific addressing as Gurudev traces to Gandhi.
D) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru — Nehru also held Tagore in high respect, but Gandhi’s usage predates others.
Q. 973
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Name the first Governor-General of free India :
A C. Rajagopalachari
B Lord Mountbatten
C Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D None of them
Correct Option:
B [ Lord Mountbatten ]
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Explanation:
The first Governor-General of free India was Lord Mountbatten. He served as the last Viceroy of British India and became Governor-General of the newly formed Dominion of India on 15 August 1947, the day of independence. He oversaw the transfer of power and the transition to independence, while maintaining interim government structures. The other options do not fit: Rajagopalachari (C. Rajagopalachari) became the first Indian-born Governor-General in 1948, and Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India, not Governor-General. Hence, Mountbatten is correct.
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Lord Mountbatten was appointed as the last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of free India.
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Mountbatten was the last Viceroy and the first Governor-General of independent India.
Q. 911
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Which of the following Acts marked the end of British rule in India and made India free on 15th August, 1947 :
A The Goverment of India Act
B The Rawlatt Acts
C The Indian Independence Acts
D None of the above
Correct Option:
C [ The Indian Independence Acts ]
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Q. 910
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The Cabinet Mission, sent to India by the British Goverment, consistted of :
A Three members
B Five members
C Six members
D Two members
Correct Option:
A [ Three members ]
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Q. 909
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The first Independence day of British India was celebrated on :
A 25 February, 1928
B 23 January, 1929
C 26 January, 1930
D 14 August, 1947
Correct Option:
C [ 26 January, 1930 ]
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Q. 908
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The prominent leader, sacrificed his life while agitating against Simon Commission is:
A Batukeshwar Dutta
B Bahga Jatin
C Bhagat Singh
D Lala Lajpat rai
Correct Option:
D [ Lala Lajpat rai ]
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Q. 907
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'Komagata Maru' was the name of a
A Place
B Rifle
C Movement
D Ship
Correct Option:
D [ Ship ]
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Q. 906
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The name of Matangini Hazra is associated with :
A Civil Disobedience Movement
B Swadeshi Movement
C Khilafat Movement
D Quit India Movement
Correct Option:
B [ Swadeshi Movement ]
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Q. 905
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The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn due to :
A Chauri Chaura incident
B Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
C Introduction of the Rawlatt Act
D Severe oppressive measure taken by the British Goverment
