Indian History | MCQs

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The proposed all-India federation included 11 provinces of British India, 6 Chief Commissioners Provinces

The Government of India Act of 1935 was the last constitution of British India

The Government of India Act, of 1935 was an Act adapted from the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

It originally received royal assent in August 1935.

It was the longest Act of (the British) Parliament ever enacted until the Greater London Authority Act 1999 surpassed it.

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In 1867, the Hindi-Urdu controversy deeply affected Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, changing his view of Hindu-Muslim unity.

He realized that Muslims needed a separate political identity and educational progress.

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Sir Syed is considered as the first person to theorize the idea of separate nationhood for Muslims in subcontinent.

In a speech at Meerut in 1866 he presented on overall scenario of post colonial phase in

which he described Muslims and Hindus as two nations

Syed Ahmad Khan who presented the theory of the two nations 

He presented this theory In a speech at Meerut in 1866 

The two-nation theory is the basis of the creation of Pakistan.

The theory advocated by the All India Muslim League is the founding principle of the Pakistan Movement.

The state of India officially rejected the two-nation theory

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After the 1857 War of Independence, the British Government took direct control from the East India Company in 1858.

Wood's Despatch (1854) laid the foundation for modern education just before the Company's rule ended.

Explanation

After the failure of the 1857 War of Independence, the British government ended the rule of the East India Company.

India then came directly under the British Crown’s control, starting the period known as the British Raj.

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The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761

This battle was fought at Panipat Delhi India

It was fought between the:

•  Maratha Empire (led by Sadashivrao Bhau)
  
• Afghan army (of Ahmad Shah Durrani)
  

Result: Durrani victory

Additional information:

1st battle of Panipat: 1526

2nd battle of Panipat: 1556

Explanation

The earliest coins in the subcontinent, known as punch-marked coins, were primarily made of silver.

These coins date back to around the 6th century BCE during ancient Indian kingdoms.

Explanation

The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761

This battle was fought at Panipat Delhi India

It was fought between the:

•  Maratha Empire (led by Sadashivrao Bhau)
  
• Afghan army (of Ahmad Shah Durrani)
  

Result: Durrani victory

Additional information:

1st battle of Panipat: 1526

2nd battle of Panipat: 1556

Explanation

Indian Rebellion of 1857 fought from: 10 May 1857 to 1 November 1858