Modern History Years — Set 7

Correct Answer: B. 1829

• **1829** = Sati was officially abolished in British India by Lord William Bentinck in this year. • **1829** — The Bengal Sati Regulation outlawed the practice; Raja Ram Mohan Roy significantly advocated for this reform. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1824]: This year is too early for Sati abolition; it was a period of increasing pressure for reforms. [1833]: The Charter Act of 1833 was passed in this year, completely ending the East India Company's commercial privileges. [1856]: The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was passed in this year, a different social reform.

Correct Answer: B. 1833

• **1833** = The Charter Act of this year ended the East India Company's monopoly over tea trade and all its commercial privileges. • **1833** — This Charter Act also designated the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India, centralizing British administration. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1813]: The Charter Act of 1813 ended the East India Company's trade monopoly except for tea and trade with China. [1853]: The Charter Act of 1853 continued the Company's rule but subjected appointments to an open competition system. [1793]: The Charter Act of 1793 extended the Company's charter for another 20 years and regulated its administration.

Correct Answer: C. 1856

• **1856** = The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was enacted in this year, legalizing the remarriage of widows. • **1856** — This act was a significant social reform, drafted by Lord Dalhousie and passed during Lord Canning's tenure, largely due to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's efforts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1829]: Sati was abolished in this year by Lord William Bentinck. [1853]: The Charter Act of 1853 was passed in this year, continuing the Company's rule but introducing open competition for civil services. [1858]: The Government of India Act 1858 was passed after the Revolt of 1857, transferring power from the East India Company to the British Crown.

Correct Answer: C. 1905

• **1905** = The partition of Bengal was implemented in this year, dividing the province into two parts by Lord Curzon. • **1905** — This partition sparked the Swadeshi and Boycott movements nationwide; it was eventually annulled in 1911 due to widespread protests. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1901]: This year is too early; no major political events related to Bengal partition took place. [1903]: While discussions about partition began earlier, its formal announcement and implementation were later. [1911]: The partition of Bengal was annulled in this year, not implemented.

Correct Answer: C. 1907

• **1907** = The 'Surat Split' of the Indian National Congress occurred in this year, dividing it into Extremists and Moderates. • **1907** — This major organizational divide happened during the Surat session due to disagreements over agitation methods; the groups reconciled in 1916. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1905]: The partition of Bengal occurred in this year, which intensified the differences within the Congress but did not cause the split. [1906]: The Calcutta session of INC was held in this year, where the demand for Swaraj was articulated. [1908]: This year followed the split, with the moderates controlling the Congress for several years.

Correct Answer: A. 1916

• **1916** = The historic Lucknow Pact was signed in this year between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. • **1916** — This pact established a common platform for demanding self-government from the British, symbolizing rare political cooperation between the two parties. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1915]: Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in this year; the pact was not signed then. [1911]: The partition of Bengal was annulled in this year, and the capital shifted to Delhi. [1918]: World War I ended in this year, influencing post-war political developments.

Correct Answer: C. 1919

• **1919** = The Rowlatt Satyagraha was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in this year as a protest against the restrictive Rowlatt Act. • **1919** — This was Gandhi's first nationwide mass protest in India, which, though largely peaceful, led to significant British repression, including the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1917]: Gandhi led the Champaran Satyagraha in this year, his first major civil disobedience movement in India. [1918]: Gandhi led the Kheda and Ahmedabad Mill Strike Satyagrahas in this year. [1920]: The Non-Cooperation Movement began in this year, a larger and more widespread movement.

Correct Answer: B. 1920

• **1920** = The Khilafat Movement joined forces with the Non-Cooperation Movement in this year, forming a united front against British rule. • **1920** — This alliance brought Hindus and Muslims together in a massive anti-colonial struggle, protesting the treatment of Turkey after WWI and the Rowlatt Act. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1919]: The Rowlatt Satyagraha was launched in this year, and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred. [1921]: The Non-Cooperation Movement intensified in this year, with various protests and boycotts. [1922]: The Chauri Chaura incident occurred in this year, leading to the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Correct Answer: C. 1930

• **1930** = The Dandi March, marking the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement, began in this year. • **1930** — Launched by Mahatma Gandhi on March 12, this march to break the salt law captured global attention and revitalized the nationalist struggle. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1928]: The Simon Commission visited India in this year, leading to widespread protests. [1929]: The Purna Swaraj resolution was passed at the Lahore session of INC in this year. [1931]: The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in this year, temporarily suspending the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Correct Answer: C. 1929

• **1929** = The historic Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) resolution was passed at the Lahore session of the INC in this year. • **1929** — Jawaharlal Nehru presided over this session, held on the banks of the Ravi river; it led to the celebration of the first Independence Day on January 26, 1930. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1927]: The Simon Commission was appointed by the British government in this year. [1928]: The Nehru Report was presented in this year, proposing Dominion Status. [1930]: The Dandi March began in this year, marking the start of the Civil Disobedience Movement.