Modern History Years — Set 7
Days & Years · आधुनिक इतिहास के वर्ष · Questions 61–70 of 80
In which year was Sati abolished in British India by Lord William Bentinck?
Correct Answer: B. 1829
Sati was officially abolished in 1829 through the Bengal Sati Regulation. Raja Ram Mohan Roy played a crucial role in advocating for this social reform. It was one of the first major humanitarian interventions by the British administration.
When was the Charter Act that ended the East India Company's monopoly over tea trade passed?
Correct Answer: B. 1833
The Charter Act of 1833 completely ended the commercial privileges of the East India Company. It also designated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India. This act centralized the administration of British territories in India.
In which year was the Widow Remarriage Act passed due to the efforts of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar?
Correct Answer: C. 1856
The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was enacted in 1856. It legalized the remarriage of widows and was a significant step toward social reform. Lord Dalhousie drafted the act, but it was passed during Lord Canning's tenure.
When did the partition of Bengal take place under Lord Curzon?
Correct Answer: C. 1905
The partition was implemented in October 1905, dividing Bengal into two provinces. It sparked the Swadeshi and Boycott movements across the nation. The partition was eventually annulled in 1911 due to intense protests.
In which year was the 'Surat Split' of the Indian National Congress observed?
Correct Answer: C. 1907
The INC split into Extremists and Moderates during the 1907 Surat session. Disagreements over agitation methods led to this major organizational divide. The two groups remained separate until their reconciliation in 1916.
When was the historic Lucknow Pact signed between the Congress and the Muslim League?
Correct Answer: A. 1916
The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916 during the joint sessions of both parties. It established a common platform to demand self-government from the British. It is noted for the rare political cooperation between the two communities.
In which year was the Rowlatt Satyagraha launched by Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: C. 1919
The Rowlatt Satyagraha began in April 1919 as a protest against the restrictive Rowlatt Act. It was Gandhi's first nationwide mass protest in India. The movement was largely peaceful but led to significant British repression.
When did the Khilafat Movement join forces with the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Correct Answer: B. 1920
The merger took place in 1920 to protest the treatment of Turkey after World War I and the Rowlatt Act. This alliance brought Hindus and Muslims together in a massive anti-colonial struggle. It was one of the most powerful phases of the independence movement.
In which year did the Dandi March begin, marking the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Correct Answer: C. 1930
The Dandi March was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on March 12, 1930. He and his followers walked for 24 days to reach the sea and break the salt law. This event captured global attention and revitalized the nationalist struggle.
When was the historic Purna Swaraj resolution passed at the Lahore session of INC?
Correct Answer: C. 1929
The resolution for 'Complete Independence' was passed in December 1929. Jawaharlal Nehru presided over this session held on the banks of the Ravi river. Following this, the first Independence Day was celebrated on January 26, 1930.