The Rowlatt Act aimed at:
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Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
- Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces
- Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims
- Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces
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The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because
- the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence
- the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that session
- a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that session
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements :
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he -
- Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
- Interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians
- Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
- It opposed idolatry.
- It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
- It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
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With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the statements :
- The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
- The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
- The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
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Consider the following :
- Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops
- Use of mobile cannons in warfare
- Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies
Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
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