Transfer of Power & Partition — Set 9
National Movement · सत्ता हस्तांतरण और विभाजन · Questions 81–90 of 140
Which Indian state was created from the former princely state of Mysore?
Correct Answer: A. A. Karnataka
The modern state of Karnataka was created from the former princely state of Mysore (along with other areas). Mysore acceded to India in August 1947. Karnataka as a state was formed in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act based on language. It was called Mysore State until 1973 when it was renamed Karnataka.
Who gave the speech 'Tryst with Destiny' on August 14-15, 1947?
Correct Answer: A. A. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech on the night of August 14-15, 1947 as India became independent. He said 'At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.' This speech was delivered to the Constituent Assembly and broadcast on All India Radio. It is considered one of the greatest speeches in history.
The Radcliffe Line was announced on which date?
Correct Answer: A. A. August 17, 1947
The Radcliffe Line (the boundary between India and Pakistan in Punjab and Bengal) was officially announced on August 17, 1947, two days after independence. This delay was deliberate as Mountbatten feared that announcing it before independence would cause even more violence. The announcement triggered massive violence and population movements. Both India and Pakistan disputed aspects of the award.
What was the Khilafat Movement?
Correct Answer: A. A. A 1919-24 Muslim movement to protect the Ottoman Caliphate, supported by Gandhi
The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was a Muslim movement in India to support the Ottoman Caliphate which was threatened after World War I. Mahatma Gandhi supported it as part of his Non-Cooperation Movement to build Hindu-Muslim unity. The movement collapsed when Atatürk abolished the Ottoman Caliphate in 1924. Despite its brief success, it showed the potential for Hindu-Muslim cooperation.
Lord Mount Batten was the last Viceroy of India. Until which date did he serve as Viceroy?
Correct Answer: B. B. 15 August 1947
The correct answer is B. 15 August 1947. Lord Mount Batten served as the last Viceroy of India until 15 August 1947, when India officially became independent. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Consider the statement: Lord Mount Batten was the last Viceroy of India. Until which date did he serve as Viceroy?
Correct Answer: A. A. 15 August 1947
The correct answer is A. 15 August 1947. Lord Mount Batten served as the last Viceroy of India until 15 August 1947, when India officially became independent. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which of the following is accurate? Lord Mount Batten was the last Viceroy of India. Until which date did he serve as Viceroy?
Correct Answer: C. C. 15 August 1947
The correct answer is C. 15 August 1947. Lord Mount Batten served as the last Viceroy of India until 15 August 1947, when India officially became independent. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What was the Moplah Rebellion of 1921 in the context of independence movement?
Correct Answer: A. A. A Muslim peasant uprising in Malabar that turned into communal violence against Hindus
The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 was initially a peasant uprising against landlords in Malabar but turned into communal violence against Hindus. Moplah Muslims (Mappilas) attacked Hindu landlords and temples. The British suppressed it harshly. The rebellion shocked Gandhi and increased Hindu-Muslim tensions. It showed the complexities of combining religious and peasant grievances.
How many years of British rule ended with Indian independence in 1947?
Correct Answer: A. A. About 190 years (since 1757 Battle of Plassey)
British rule effectively began after the Battle of Plassey in 1757 when the East India Company defeated the Nawab of Bengal. From 1757 to 1947 is about 190 years of British dominance over India. The British Crown took direct control after the 1857 Revolt. Indian independence in 1947 ended nearly two centuries of colonial rule. This period profoundly shaped India's political, economic, and social landscape.
What was the role of All India Radio in India's independence?
Correct Answer: A. A. It broadcast Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' speech on August 15, 1947
All India Radio (AIR) broadcast Nehru's famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech at midnight on August 14-15, 1947. It was a historic broadcast that announced India's independence to the nation and the world. AIR had been established in 1936 and played a crucial role in national communication. The midnight broadcast is remembered as one of the most significant broadcasts in Indian history.