“A graduate at 18, professor and associate editor of the Sudharak at 20, Secretary of the Sarvajanik Sabha and of the Provincial Conference at 25, Secretary of the National Congress at 29, leading witness before an important Royal Commission at 31, Provincial legislator at 34, Imperial legislator at 36, President of the Indian National Congress at 39. a patriot whom Mahatma Gandhi himself regarded as his master”.
This is how a biographer describes:
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(C)
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Gopal Krishna Gokhale was born on May 9, 1866, in Ratnagiri (Maharashtra). At the age of 18, he graduated from Elphinston College in 1884 and was appointed a professor of Economics and History at Ferguson College in Poona. Gokhale became as a protege of social reformer Mahadev Govind Ranade. He was a member of the Deccan Education Society. Gokhale fought for decades to obtain greater political representation and power over public affairs for common Indian. He first joined Congress in 1888 at the Allahabad session. Gokhale became a member of the Bombay Legislative Council and then the Imperial Legislative Council. Gandhiji often referred to Gokhale as ‘Mahatma.’ He was the political mentor of Gandhiji. Benaras Session of INC in 1905 was presided over by Gopal Krishna Gokhale. He founded Servants of India Society in 1905.
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Who among the following never presided a Session of Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak never presided a Session of Indian National Congress. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was president of Banaras session of 1905 of congress. Subash Chandra Bose was president of 1938 and 1939 session and Lala Lajpat Rai was president of 1920 special session of congress.
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In which year Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded 'Servants of India Society?
Correct Answer:
(D)
1905
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded 'Servants of India Society' in 1905. The aim of the Society was to train national missionaries for the service of India; to promote, by all constitutional means, the true interest of the Indian people and to prepare a cadre of selfless workers who were to devote their lives to the cause of the country in a religious spirit. This society gives some great social workers like U. Shrinivas Shashtri, G.K. Devdhar, N.M. Joshi, Pandit Hridyanath Kunjru. M.C. Setlavad, B.N. Rao and Anadi Krishna Swamy Ayar were its members.
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14
Which of the following leaders presided over the Congress Session at Calcutta in 1906?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Dadabhai Naoroji
In 1906, Congress was in real danger of splitting into two groups. The extremists were more popular than the moderates. Before this session, the extremists would have taken over Congress had they elected a leader among them. But it was not done. The moderates were politically intelligent. In 1906, the session at Calcutta was presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji. The moderate had chosen Naoroji to preside Congress. Naoroji, 'the Grand old man of India,' was respected by the moderates and extremists alike. In this session, the Congress adopted Swaraj as the goal of Indian people. Moderates toned down the resolution in a compromised state and made it self-Government meant obtaining the self-governing British colonies.” Thus, the whole meaning of Swaraj of the extremists was changed, and Congress was now bound to split.
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15
Which British Monarch attended the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
Correct Answer:
(C)
King George V
The 1911 Delhi Durbar was organised to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.
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What was the main purpose of the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
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(D)
To display the loyalty of Indian princely states to the British Crown
The main purpose of the Delhi Durbar was to demonstrate the loyalty and allegiance of the Indian princely states to the British Crown. The event aimed to solidify the British Empire’s hold over India and reinforce the idea of the India princely states as integral parts of the empire.
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Who was the Viceroy of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911?
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(C)
Lord Hardinge
Lord Hardinge served as the Viceroy of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. He played a significant role in organizing the event ensuring its grandeur.
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18
Which of the following events did not occur during the Delhi Durbar?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Unveiling of a new design for the Indian flag.
The Delhi Durbar did not include the unveiling of a new design for the Indian flag. However, during the Durbar, the announcement was made to shift the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi, and Delhi was proclaimed as the new capital. Additionally, gifts and medals were presented to Indian princes and nobles to demonstrate their loyalty to the British Empire.
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Which architectural structure was built specifically for the Delhi Durbar of 1877?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Coronation Park
Coronation Park is a park located at Burari Road near Nirankari Sarovar in Delhi. It was the venue of the Delhi Durbar of 1877 when Queen Victoria was proclaimed the Empress of India.
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In which year the capital of India has been transferred from Calcutta to Delhi?
Correct Answer:
(C)
1911
The capital of India was transferred from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi in 1911. This announcement was made during the Delhi Durbar by King George V on December 12, 1911.
While the announcement was made in 1911, the official inauguration of New Delhi as the new capital by Viceroy Lord Irwin took place on February 13, 1931.