Q1: Who among the following is known as the ‘Mother of Indian Revolution’ ?
1. Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi
2. Bhikaji Rustam Kama
3. Annie Besant
4. Sarojini Naidu
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Bhikaji Rustom Cama, known as the Mother of Indian Revolution, was a prominent figure in the Indian freedom struggle. She is best known for designing India’s first tricolor flag with green, saffron, and red stripes bearing the words Vande Mataram. This flag served as a symbol of India’s fight for independence and was unfurled at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart in 1907.
Q2: The statement The British empire is rotten to the core, corrupt in every direction and tyrannical and mean was made by whom ?
1. Mrs. Annie Besant
2. W. Digby
3. Sister Nivedita
4. William Wedderburn
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Sister Nivedita, born Margaret Elizabeth Noble, was an Irish-born disciple of Swami Vivekananda and a staunch supporter of India’s independence movement. She actively criticized the British Empire for its colonial rule in India and worked tirelessly to promote Indian culture, education, and self-reliance.
Q3: Who among the following formed the group Brothers of India ?
1. Annie Besant
2. George Feuerstein
3. H.S. Olcott
4. Alan Watts
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Annie Besant was a prominent theosophist and leader in the Indian freedom struggle. While she didn’t form the Brothers of India, she was associated with the Home Rule Movement. She played a significant role in the formation of the All India Home Rule League in 1916 with Bal Gangadhar Tilak, with the objective of achieving self-government and greater political representation from the British government.
Q4: Who launched the All India Home Rule League in September 1916 ?
1. Mahdev Govind Ranade
2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
3. Annie Besant
4. Joseph Baptista
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak launched the All India Home Rule League in September 1916 with objectives aimed at achieving self-government and greater political representation from the British government.
Q5: Who launched the All Women Conference in 1927 at Madras ?
1. Margaret Cousins
2. James Cousins
3. Both 1 & 2
4. None of the above
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Margaret Cousins, along with her husband James Cousins, was a key figure in the Indian independence movement. She founded the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) to work for the upliftment and betterment of women and children. The AIWC continues to be active in addressing women’s and children’s issues in India.
Q6: Who among the following women freedom fighters of India received the Magsaysay award (1966) for community leadership ?
1. Usha Mehta
2. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
3. Capt. Laxmi Sehgal
4. Bina Das
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was a multifaceted personality known for her contributions to community leadership, social causes, and the promotion of Indian arts and crafts. She was honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1966 for her dedication to various social and political initiatives.
Q7: Who was known as the Heroine of Quit India Movement ?
1. Aruna Asaf Ali
2. Sarojini Naidu
3. Sucheta Kripalini
4. Rani Gaidinliu
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Aruna Asaf Ali, known as the Heroine of the Quit India Movement, played a significant role in India’s struggle for independence. She served as the first Mayor of Delhi and actively participated in the Quit India Movement, a major civil disobedience campaign against British rule.
Q8: Who among the following founded the Theosophical Society ?
1. Madame Blavatsky
2. Colonel M.S. Olcott
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Dayanand Saraswati
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Answer: 3
Explanation: The Theosophical Society was indeed founded by Madame Helena Blavatsky and Colonel Henry Steel Olcott in the United States in 1875. The organization had a significant influence on the spiritual and philosophical landscape in India.
Q9: Who among the following is best known for offering the individual Satyagraha in the year 1941 ?
1. Purnima Banerjee
2. Usha Mehta
3. Adruti Laxmibai
4. Rameshwari Nehru
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Purnima Banerjee, though not widely recognized, is noted for her participation in offering individual Satyagraha in 1941. The individual Satyagraha was a form of nonviolent protest against British policies.
Q10: Who among the following was shot dead while hoisting the National Flag at Gohapon police station ?
1. Sarojini Naidu
2. Kanaklata Barua
3. Maniben Patel
4. Matangini Hazra
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Kanaklata Baruah, also known as Birbala, was a courageous freedom fighter who was tragically shot dead while leading a procession to hoist the National Flag at the Gohpur police station, demonstrating her dedication to India’s freedom struggle.
Q11: Who among the following was the first Indian woman to be arrested during the non-cooperation movement ?
1. Gulab Kaur
2. Basanti Devi
3. Sarojini Naidu
4. Malati Choudhury
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Basanti Devi was the first Indian woman to be arrested during the non-cooperation movement for selling khadi, a symbol of self-reliance and non-cooperation with British-made goods. Her contributions were recognized when she was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1973.
Q12: Who among the following were associated with the Chittagong Armoury raid in 1930 ?
1. Kalpana Dutt
2. Preeti Lata Waddedar
3. Latika Ghosh
4. Ramadevi Choudhury
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1. 1 & 2
2. 1 & 4
3. 2 & 4
4. 1, 2 & 4
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Kalpana Dutt and Preeti Lata Waddedar were associated with the Chittagong Armoury raid in 1930, a significant event led by Surya Sen that aimed to liberate Chittagong from British rule through an armed revolt and attacking imperialist strongholds.
Q13: Who fired at Stanley Jackson during the convocation address at the University of Calcutta ?
1. Amalprava Das
2. Kalpana Dutt
3. Bina Das
4. Usha Mehta
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Bina Das fired at Stanley Jackson during his convocation address at the University of Calcutta in 1932, symbolizing the spirit of protest and defiance against the British authorities.
Q14: Who organized the Mahila Rastriya Sangha in Chittagong ?
1. Mira Datta Gupta
2. Latika Ghosh
3. Mira Datta Gupta
4. Sucheta Kripalani
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Latika Ghosh, also known as Pritilata Waddedar, organized the Mahila Rashtriya Sangha in Chittagong, actively participating in the Indian freedom movement and fighting for women’s rights and their role in the struggle.
Q15: Lado Rani Zutshi was a leading woman revolutionary from which province of British India ?
1. Bengal
2. Bihar
3. Punjab
4. Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Lado Rani Zutshi was a prominent woman revolutionary from Punjab and an active member of Congress. She was also appointed as the 8th director of the War Council, showcasing her dedication to the Indian independence movement.
Q16: Parvati Agrawal was the daughter of which among the following Indian freedom fighter ?
1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
3. Rasbehari Bose
4. Lala Lajpat Rai
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Parvati Devi, the daughter of Lala Lajpat Rai, actively participated in the Satyagraha Committee and was part of the broader freedom struggle, carrying on the legacy of her prominent freedom fighter father.
Q17: Rukmini Lakshmipathi of Madras was arrested in connection with which of the following incident ?
1. Quit India Movement
2. Non-cooperation Movement
3. Swadeshi Movement
4. Salt satyagraha
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Rukmini Lakshmipathi was the first woman activist from Madras to be arrested in connection with the Salt Satyagraha, a significant nonviolent protest against British salt taxes. Her arrest exemplified the active participation of women in civil disobedience movements.
Q18: Which among the following statements about Durgabai Deshmukh are correct ?
1. She was the war dictator in the city of Madras.
2. She trained 600 volunteers to work for the Kakinada Session of INC)
3. She became the first lawyer who appeared in a Murder Case.
4. All of the above
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Durgabai Deshmukh was a prominent freedom fighter who served as the war dictator in the city of Madras. She trained volunteers and played a crucial role in the Kakinada Session of the Indian National Congress in 1923, later becoming a member of the Constituent Assembly.
Q19: Mridula Sarabhai was associated with which among the following events ?
1. Salt Satyagraha
2. Rajkot Satyagraha
3. Restoration of communal amity and harmony during partition
4. All of the above
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Mridula Sarabhai, the daughter of Sarla and Ambalal Sarabhai, actively participated in various freedom movements, including the Salt Satyagraha and the Indian National Army Trials. She also played a significant role in promoting communal harmony during the partition of India.
Q20: Hansa Mehta was associated with which of the following organization ?
1. United Nations Human Right Council
2. Anushilan Samity
3. Theosophical Society
4. Naujawan Bharat Sabha
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Hansa Mehta, an eminent educationist and social worker, was associated with the All India Women’s Conference from its inception in 1927. She worked to create awareness among women and improve their quality of life through social reforms.
Q21: Who among the following is known for establishing a Secret Radio Transmitter with Babu Bhai Prasad during the freedom struggle ?
1. Hansa Jivraj Mehta
2. Aruna Asaf Ali
3. Usha Mehta
4. Bhogeswari Phukanani
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Usha Mehta is best known for running a secret Congress Radio during the freedom struggle. She worked clandestinely with Babu Bhai Prasad and established a Secret Radio Transmitter. She actively participated in the Quit India Movement and later became a lecturer in Bombay.
Q22: Who among the following was the founder of the first women’s organization in India, the Bharat Stree Mahamandal ?
1. Matangini Hazra
2. Sarala Devi Chaudhurani
3. Vidyaben Shah
4. Annie Mascarene
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Sarala Devi Chaudhurani, an early women freedom fighter, founded the first women’s organization in India, the Bharat Stree Mahamandal, in Allahabad in 1910. She actively participated in the Swadeshi Movement and the revolutionary movement, advocating for women’s rights and independence.
Q23: Who among the following was the first Indian woman who contested the elections in 1926 ?
1. Sucheta Kripalani
2. Malati Choudhury
3. Chandraprabha Saikiani
4. Kamla Devi Chaltopadhyaya
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Kamla Devi Chattopadhyaya was a pioneering Indian woman who contested elections in 1926, becoming the first Indian woman to do so. She also represented the Indian women’s delegation at the Women International Conference in Berlin, actively engaging in social and political initiatives.
Q24: Charu Shila Devi was associated with which of the following incidents ?
1. Kakori Conspiracy, 1925
2. Muzzafarpur Bombing Case, 1908
3. Lahore Conspiracy Case, 1931
4. Chittagong armoury raid, 1930
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Charu Shila Devi was involved in the ‘Muzzafarpur Bomb Case’ in 1908 and actively participated in various freedom movements, including the Salt Satyagraha and Civil Disobedience Movement. She was arrested in connection with the murder of a Midnapore Magistrate, showing her commitment to the cause of Indian independence.
Q25: Who among the following was the president of the Indian National Congress at Calcutta session in 1933 ?
1. Sarojini Naidu
2. Annie Besant
3. Nellie Sen Gupta
4. None of the above
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Nelli Sen Gupta was the president of the Indian National Congress at Calcutta session in 1933 ?
Q26: Who among the following was an associate of Mrs. Annie Besant during the time of the fight for women’s rights ?
1. Margret Kajins
2. Krishna Hutheesing
3. Anna Mani
4. Ela Bhatt
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Margret Kajins was an Irish woman who worked alongside Mrs. Annie Besant and strongly advocated for women’s franchise and rights.
Q27: Who among the following was the first woman legislator of Madras Legislature ?
1. Mallu Swarajyam
2. Snehalata Reddy
3. Anna Mani
4. Muttu Laxmi Reddy
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Muttu Laxmi Reddy became the first woman legislator of Madras Legislature. She was actively involved in the freedom struggle and was arrested under the ‘Emergency Ordinance’ in 1923.
Q28: Susheela Didi was associated with which of the following revolutionary organizations ?
1. Anushilan Samity
2. Ghadar Party
3. Jugantar
4. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Susheela Didi was associated with the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association and actively participated in the freedom struggle. She was involved in various revolutionary activities and played a supportive role to revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh.
Q29: Ila Sen was associated with which among the following freedom movement incidents ?
1. Anti-Simon Commission agitation
2. Salt Satyagraha of 1930
3. Both of them
4. Quit India Movement
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Ila Sen actively participated in both the Anti-Simon Commission agitation and the Salt Satyagraha of 1930. She was arrested and jailed for her participation in these movements.
Q30: Who among the following is considered to be the only woman in the freedom struggle to go to jail for 42 times ?
1. Sarojini Naidu
2. Kanaklata Barua
3. Mani Ben
4. Sushila Nayyar
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Answer: 3
Explanation: Mani Ben, the daughter of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, is known to be the only woman (perhaps) in the freedom struggle to go to jail for 42 times. She actively participated in various freedom movements and played a significant role in India’s struggle for independence.
Q31: Who among the following established the Nari Karma Mandir ?
1. Urmila Devi
2. Basanti Devi
3. Kalpana Dutta
4. Leela Roy (Nag)
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Urmila Devi, along with Sunita Devi, established the Nari Karma Mandir to provide training to women freedom fighters. Urmila Devi was the sister of Chitranjandas and actively participated in the Indian Freedom Struggle.
Q32: Who among the following is best known for working with Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in N.W.F.P ?
1. Sarojini Naidu
2. Khurshed Behn Naoroji
3. Sheorajvati Nehru
4. Sarla Behn
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Answer: 2
Explanation: Khurshed Behn Naoroji, the granddaughter of Dadabhai Naoroji, is best known for participating in the salt satyagraha of 1930 and working with Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in the North-West Frontier Province (N.W.F.P).
Q33: Who among the following was the first woman on the executive committee of the All India Muslim League ?
1. Aruna Asaf Ali
2. Abadi Bano Begum
3. Amina Khan
4. Begum Shah Nawaz
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Begum Shah Nawaz was the first woman on the executive committee of the All India Muslim League. She was an active participant in various social and political initiatives and was a delegate to the London Round Table Conference.
Q34: Who among the following is known as the Grand Old Lady of the Independence movement ?
1. Aruna Asaf Ali
2. Renuka Ray
3. Matangini Hazra
4. Sarojini Naidu
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Aruna Asaf Ali is known as the Grand Old Lady of the Independence movement and is often referred to as the Queen of the Quit India Movement. She was actively involved in various freedom movements and played a significant role in India’s struggle for independence.
Q35: Who among the following was appointed as the first minister of health of independent India ?
1. Krishnammal Jagannathan
2. Satyavati Devi
3. Pushpalata Das
4. Amrit Kaur
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Amrit Kaur, hailing from the royal family of Kapurthala state, became the first woman to be appointed as the minister of health in the government of independent IndiA)
Q36: Who among the following gave the name Meera Behn to Madeleine Slade ?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. B)G. Tilak
3. S.Bose
4. Mahatma Gandhi
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Answer: 4
Explanation: Madeleine Slade was named Meera Behn by Mahatma Gandhi, under whose guidance she became his disciple and associate.
Q37: Who among the following is best known for the abolition of the Devadasi system as a legislator in 1927 ?
1. Mira Datta Gupta
2. S. Muthulakshmi Reddy
3. Shobhana Ranade
4. Parbati Giri
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Explanation: S. Muthulakshmi Reddy, the first woman legislator, successfully advocated for the abolition of the Devadasi system through an act in 1927. She was an active member of the women’s Indian association and worked for various social reforms.
Q38: The National Indian Association was founded by who among the following ?
1. Mary Carpenter
2. Annie Besant
3. Helena Blavatsky
4. Kasturba Gandhi
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Answer: 1
Explanation: Mary Carpenter, an English educational and social reformer, founded the National Indian Association in 1870 with the aim of improving communication between British and Indian reformers.
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