Modern History Years — Set 3
Days & Years · आधुनिक इतिहास के वर्ष · Questions 21–30 of 80
In which year did the Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) take place?
Correct Answer: D. 1930
The Dandi March started on March 12, 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram. Gandhi and his followers walked to the coastal village of Dandi to produce salt in defiance of British laws. This act marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact, which led to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement, was signed in?
Correct Answer: A. 1931
The pact was signed in March 1931 between Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin. It agreed to the release of political prisoners and allowed salt manufacture for personal use. In return, Gandhi agreed to participate in the Second Round Table Conference.
When was the Poona Pact signed between B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: D. 1932
The Poona Pact was signed in September 1932. It was an agreement to provide reserved seats for depressed classes in provincial legislatures instead of separate electorates. This pact resolved the crisis created by the Communal Award.
In which year was the Government of India Act, a major constitutional reform, passed?
Correct Answer: A. 1935
The Government of India Act 1935 was one of the longest acts passed by the British Parliament. It introduced provincial autonomy and a proposed federal structure for India. Many features of this act were later incorporated into the Indian Constitution.
When was the Quit India Movement, also known as the August Kranti, launched?
Correct Answer: D. 1942
The movement was launched on August 8, 1942, during World War II. Mahatma Gandhi gave the famous slogan 'Do or Die' at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay. It was a mass protest demanding an immediate end to British rule in India.
In which year did the Cripps Mission arrive in India to negotiate political support for the war?
Correct Answer: A. 1942
The Cripps Mission arrived in March 1942, led by Sir Stafford Cripps. Its proposals were rejected by both the Congress and the Muslim League as they did not promise immediate independence. Gandhi famously described its offer as a 'post-dated cheque on a failing bank'.
The Cabinet Mission, which proposed a plan for India's independence, visited in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1946
The Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946 to discuss the transfer of power. It suggested a three-tier administrative structure for a united India. The failure to agree on its terms eventually paved the way for partition.
In which year did the Indian Independence Act receive the Royal Assent?
Correct Answer: A. 1947
The act was passed by the British Parliament and received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947. It provided for the creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, on August 15, 1947. This legislation ended nearly two centuries of British rule.
When did the French Revolution, which introduced ideas of liberty and equality, begin?
Correct Answer: D. 1789
The revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille. It overthrew the absolute monarchy and led to the rise of democratic ideals. This global event significantly influenced modern political thought worldwide.
In which year did the American Revolution end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris?
Correct Answer: A. 1783
The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, formally ending the American Revolutionary War. It recognized the independence of the thirteen colonies from British rule. The United States of America emerged as a new sovereign nation following this treaty.