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Question (31)

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Which change in Congress strategy followed the withdrawal of Non-Cooperation?

(A) Some leaders sought to work through legislative councils
(B) Congress completely abandoned political activity
(C) Congress supported permanent British rule
(D) Congress rejected elections permanently

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party to return to council politics.

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Question (32)

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Agricultural prices began falling from 1926 and collapsed after 1930. If a farmer's agricultural income was ₹20,000 before the decline and fell by 30%, what would the income become?

(A) ₹12,000
(B) ₹14,000
(C) ₹16,000
(D) ₹18,000

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

30% of ₹20,000 = ₹6,000. Remaining income = ₹20,000 − ₹6,000 = ₹14,000.

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Question (33)

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Why did falling agricultural prices intensify political unrest in rural India during the late 1920s?

(A) Peasants earned more and could easily pay revenue
(B) Falling cash incomes made it difficult for peasants to meet revenue demands
(C) Agricultural exports increased sharply
(D) Land revenue was completely abolished

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Lower agricultural prices reduced cash income while government revenue demands continued.

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Question (34)

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The Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 without any Indian member. If a commission had 7 members and all were British, what percentage of its members were Indian?

(A) 0%
(B) 14.3%
(C) 50%
(D) 100%

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

No Indian was included in the commission, so Indian representation was 0%.

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Question (35)

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Why did the slogan "Go back Simon" receive support from both the Congress and the Muslim League?

(A) Both opposed the absence of Indian representation in the commission
(B) Both supported the commission's recommendations
(C) Both wanted to abolish all elections
(D) Both supported British control over constitutional reform

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Simon Commission had no Indian member, provoking opposition from major Indian political organisations.

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Question (36)

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Lord Irwin's October 1929 offer mentioned dominion status for India at an unspecified future date. Why did Congress leaders find this inadequate?

(A) They had moved toward the demand for complete independence
(B) They wanted India to remain a colony permanently
(C) They opposed all forms of constitutional change
(D) They wanted more British officials in government

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

By late 1929, nationalist leaders were increasingly demanding complete independence rather than an uncertain future dominion status.

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Question (37)

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The Lahore Congress formalised the demand for Purna Swaraj in December 1929. If a student studies this event 17 years later, which year would it be?

(A) 1944
(B) 1945
(C) 1946
(D) 1947

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

1929 + 17 = 1946.

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Question (38)

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Gandhi sent his letter containing eleven demands to Viceroy Irwin on 31 January 1930 and set a deadline of 11 March. Approximately how many days separated the letter from the deadline?

(A) 29 days
(B) 39 days
(C) 49 days
(D) 59 days

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The interval from 31 January to 11 March was approximately 39 days.

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Question (39)

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Gandhi's selection of salt as a central issue was strategically significant because

(A) salt was consumed only by peasants
(B) salt was an essential item used by rich and poor alike
(C) salt production was controlled only by Indian merchants
(D) salt had no connection with colonial taxation

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Salt was an essential commodity consumed by rich and poor, making the salt tax a widely understood colonial grievance.

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Question (40)

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Gandhi's Salt March covered more than 240 miles in 24 days. Using 240 miles for calculation, what was the average distance travelled per day?

(A) 8 miles
(B) 10 miles
(C) 12 miles
(D) 15 miles

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Average distance = 240 ÷ 24 = 10 miles per day.

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Question (31)

Which change in Congress strategy followed the withdrawal of Non-Cooperation?

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Question (32)

Agricultural prices began falling from 1926 and collapsed after 1930. If a farmer's agricultural income was ₹20,000 before the decline and fell by 30%, what would the income become?

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Question (33)

Why did falling agricultural prices intensify political unrest in rural India during the late 1920s?

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Question (34)

The Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 without any Indian member. If a commission had 7 members and all were British, what percentage of its members were Indian?

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Question (35)

Why did the slogan "Go back Simon" receive support from both the Congress and the Muslim League?

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Question (36)

Lord Irwin's October 1929 offer mentioned dominion status for India at an unspecified future date. Why did Congress leaders find this inadequate?

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Question (37)

The Lahore Congress formalised the demand for Purna Swaraj in December 1929. If a student studies this event 17 years later, which year would it be?

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Question (38)

Gandhi sent his letter containing eleven demands to Viceroy Irwin on 31 January 1930 and set a deadline of 11 March. Approximately how many days separated the letter from the deadline?

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Gandhi's selection of salt as a central issue was strategically significant because

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Question (40)

Gandhi's Salt March covered more than 240 miles in 24 days. Using 240 miles for calculation, what was the average distance travelled per day?

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