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The quintessence of Gandhian thought is
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Answer: Option A
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Satyagraha - the totality or most typical example of Gandhian thought can be regarded as Satyagraha which was the backbone of Gandhian Struggle.
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The day (22 December 1939) the Congress Ministries resigned in the Provinces the Muslim League observed
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Answer: Option A
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On 22 October 1939, the Congress called upon all its ministries to resign in the wake of the viceroy's declaration. On 2 December that year, League chief Muhammad Ali Jinnah called upon Indian Muslims to celebrate 22 December as 'Deliverance Day' from Congress.
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Who was the Congress President at the time when India become free?
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Answer: Option D
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J. B. Kripalani, whose full name was Jayaprakash Narayan Bapuji Kripalani, served as the President of the Indian National Congress at the time when India became independent. Kripalani was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and played a crucial role in the struggle against British colonial rule.

Born on 11 November 1888, Kripalani was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and was an ardent follower of Gandhi's principles. He actively participated in various movements led by Gandhi, including the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Quit India Movement.

Kripalani's tenure as the Congress President coincided with the final stages of India's struggle for independence. His leadership during this period was marked by his commitment to the ideals of democracy, secularism, and social justice. He worked closely with other prominent leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to steer the country towards independence.

After India gained independence in 1947, Kripalani continued to be actively involved in politics and social reform. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, where he contributed to the drafting of the Indian Constitution. He also held various ministerial positions in independent India.

Overall, J. B. Kripalani's tenure as the Congress President at the time of India's independence underscores his significant role in shaping the destiny of the nation during a critical phase of its history.
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The historic fast by Gandhi came to an end as a result of the
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Answer: Option A
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The historic fast by Gandhi came to an end as a result of the Poona Pact.
75
Who among the following was impeached in the UK for his actions in India?
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Answer: Option C
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Edmund Burke on the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788) Introduction: Warren Hastings (1732-1818) was the first Governor General of India (1778-1884). He resigned, returned to England, was impeached for his conduct in India and had to face a trial by Parliament. He was acquitted in 1795.
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Which is the oldest trade Union organisation in India?
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Answer: Option C
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All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) is the oldest trade union federation in India and one of the five largest. It was founded on 31st october 1920 in Bombay by Lala Lajpat Rai, Joseph Baptista, First president- Lala Lajpat Rai. First General Secretary- Diwan Chaman Lal.
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In the famous Kakori Conspiracy Case (August 1925) which of the following revolutionaries was not hanged?
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Answer: Option C
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The Kakori Conspiracy (or Kakori train robbery or Kakori Case) was a train robbery that took place between Kakori and, near Lucknow, on 9 August 1925 during the Indian Independence Movement against the British Indian Government. The robbery was organised by Hindustan Republican Association. The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. Snehlata was not hanged.
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Infanticide was completely banned by the
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Answer: Option C
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Bengal Regulation Act XXI of 1795 completely banned infanticide in India. The Anglicist-Orientalist controversy was related to the education system in India.
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The revolutionary who died of a 64 days hunger strike was
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Answer: Option C
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Jatindra Nath Das, also known as Jatin Das, was a revolutionary and Independence activist. He embraced death in Lahore jail after fasting for 63 days on this day, September 13, in the year 1929, aged 24 years.
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The first Congress and nationalist leader to face repeated imprisonment was
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Answer: Option D
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The first Congress and nationalist leader to face repeated imprisonment was BG Tilak.