History Quiz for SSC CGL 2016

Q1. Consider the following statements in regard to the Indian Council Act, 1919:

1. It introduced bicameral legislature.

2. It separated provincial budgets from the central budget.

3. It introduced the separate representation of chambers of commerce, universities and Zamindars.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of the Royal Indian Navy in 1946:

1. The revolt was launched to protest against racial discrimination and unpalatable food.

2. Lord Wavell the concurrent viceroy of India condemned the response of the Indian Army towards the revolt.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

     

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Non-Cooperation Movement:

1. The Indian National Congress unanimously accepted the proposal of non-cooperation.

2. Before launch of the movement, Gandhiji gave a notice to the viceroy about the movement.

3. Lokmanya Tilak passed on the day the movement was launched.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Consider the following statements:

1. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact 1931, placed the Indian National Congress on an equal footing with the British Indian Government.

2. The participation of Muslims in the Civil Disobedience Movement was less than that of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q5. Which of the following statements in regard to the 3rd June Plan are correct?

1. The successor governments would be given dominion status.

2. There was a provision for the Boundary Commission to determine boundaries of the successor states as India and Pakistan.

3. It was mandatory for India and Pakistan to remain within the British Commonwealth.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q6. Where did Subhash Chandra Bose set up the ‘Azad Hind Fauz’ and Azad Hind Government?

(a) Burma

(b) Japan

(c) Malaya

(d) Singapore

Q7. Direct Action Day was observed by Muslim League on-

(a) 15th August 1946

(b) 16th August 1946

(c) 17th August 1946

(d) 18th August 1946

Q8. Where was Mahatma Gandhi when the Cabinet Mission arrived in India?

(a) Urulikanchan

(b) Poona

(c) Hyderabad

(d) Bardoli

Q9. The title of the autobiography of Subhas Chandra Bose is-

(a) Autobiography of an unknown Indian

(b) Autobiography of a Revolutionary

(c) Autobiography of an Indian Pilgrim

(d) Autobiography of an Indian Soldier

Q10. Who was the architect of Communal Award?

(a) Lord Linlithgow

(b) Lord Reading

(c) Lord Irwin

(d) Ramsay Macdonald

Answers:

1. a
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. d
7. b
8. b
9. c
10. d