Indian Politics | MCQs

Explanation

The Allahabad Address was a speech by Sir Muhammad Iqbal, one of the best-known in Pakistan's history.

Allama Iqbal Join Muslim League in 1908 in London and in the subcontinent in 1922

Sir Muhammad Iqbal's 1930 Presidential Address to the 25th Session of the All-India Muslim League Allahabad, 29 December 1930.

ND17-7-2023

Explanation

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah called a conference in March 20, 1927, and firmed up the "Delhi Muslim Proposal" for political settlement.
• The Delhi Muslim Proposals were a set of constitutional reforms proposed by Jinnah in 1927. 
• The proposals called for the setting up of a federal system in the country, representation of Muslims and non-Muslims in the central government in proportion to their population and the granting of autonomy to provinces.

Explanation

The Hindu Mahasabha was founded in 1915.

But it gained prominence in 1921.

Madan Mohan Malaviya was one of its key founders and leaders. 

Hindu Mahasabha is a political party in India. 

Founded: 1915

Founders: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Lala Lajpat Rai

Explanation

Simla Deputation organized by the Indian Muslim leaders met the Governor-General and Viceroy Lord Minto in Simla on 1 October 1906. 

The delegation of Simla deputation met Lord Minto on 1st October 1906

Explanation

Jinnah Gandhi talks were made in 1944.

Jinnah Gandhi talks were held in Bombay

Talk failed because Gandhi simply refused to accept the Lahore Resolution as interpreted by Jinnah.

Explanation

The Tashkent Declaration was signed between India and Pakistan on 10 January 1966 to resolve the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

The Tashkent Declaration was a peace agreement between India and Pakistan. 

Through the mediation of the Soviet Union Tashkent Agreement held between India and Pakistan 

Tashkent Declaration was signed president of Pakistan Ayub Khan and by India’s Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri 

Explanation

The final result of the 1935 elections in the Indian subcontinent was announced in February 1937.

Reasons of delay

Might have been delayed due to various reasons, including the time required for counting votes, resolving disputes, logistical challenges in collecting and tallying results from various regions

Explanation

The Simon Commission was a result of the Government of India Act 1919, which proposed sending a commission every 10 years.

It was actually sent in 1927, two years earlier than scheduled.

Explanation

The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley–Minto or Minto–Morley Reforms

The Indian Councils Act 1909,  was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

The Indian Councils Act (1909) followed discussions between John Morley, Secretary of State for India (1905–14), and Lord Minto, viceroy (1905–10).

ND28-4-2023

Explanation

Khilafat Committee and the congress participated in the election under Act of 1919.

The Muslims of the Sub continent launched the Khilafat Movement in the year 1919 until 1924

AGM 25-12-2022