Cholas and Others


  1. Maulavi Liaqat Ali who played a significant role during the freedom struggle of 1857 belonged to which of the following cities?









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    Maulavi Liaquat Ali wasa a Muslim religious leader from Allahabad. He was one of the leaders in the revolt of 1857 against the British, what is now known as the Indian Mutiny, or the Sepoy Mutiny.

    Correct Option: C

    Maulavi Liaquat Ali wasa a Muslim religious leader from Allahabad. He was one of the leaders in the revolt of 1857 against the British, what is now known as the Indian Mutiny, or the Sepoy Mutiny.


  1. In which session of the Indian National Congress, Vande Mataram was first sung?









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    In 1896 in the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress, Vande Mataram was first sung.

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    In 1896 in the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress, Vande Mataram was first sung.



  1. The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in









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    In 1911, when King George V was crowned in England, a Durbar was held in Delhi to celebrate the occasion. The decision to shift the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi was announced at this Durbar.

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    In 1911, when King George V was crowned in England, a Durbar was held in Delhi to celebrate the occasion. The decision to shift the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi was announced at this Durbar.


  1. Queen Victoria's proclamation was read out by Lord Canning on 1st November 1858 at









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    Queen Victoria's proclamation was read out by Lord Canning on 1st November 1858 at Allahabad.

    Correct Option: A

    Queen Victoria's proclamation was read out by Lord Canning on 1st November 1858 at Allahabad.



  1. Annie Besant is mostly associated with









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    Annie Besant the Irish theosophist based in India since 1896, had decided to enlarge the sphere of her activities to include the building of a movement for Home Rule on the lines of the Irish Home Rule Leagues.

    Correct Option: B

    Annie Besant the Irish theosophist based in India since 1896, had decided to enlarge the sphere of her activities to include the building of a movement for Home Rule on the lines of the Irish Home Rule Leagues.