While delivering the presidential address, the Congress President who advocated the introduction of Roman script for Hindi language was

Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme : I. Boycott of law-courts and foreign cloth II. Observance of strict non-violence III. Retention of titles and honours without using them in public IV. Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputes How many of the above were parts of Non-Cooperation Programme?

1. (a)Only one
2. (b)Only two
3. (c)Only three
4. (d)All the four

Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of 'Harijans' in his political and social programme?

1. (a)The Poona Pact
2. (b)The Gandhi-Irwin Agreement (Delhi Pact)
3. (c)Arrest of Congress leadership at the time of the Quit India Movement
4. (d)Promulgation of the Government of India Act, 1935

With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?

1. (a)The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
2. (b)The Viceroy's Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
3. (c)The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
4. (d)Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following ? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Acceptance of Gandhiji’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses 4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)1, 2 and 4 only
3. (c)3 only
4. (d)2, 3 and 4 only

No answer is recorded for this question: cancelled by UPSC — marks awarded to all candidates

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements : 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'. 2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War. 3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)1 and 3 only
3. (c)2 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha ?

1. (a)Active all-India participation of lawyers, students and women in the National Movement
2. (b)Active involvement of Dalit and Tribal communities of India in the National Movement
3. (c)Joining of peasant unrest to India's National Movement
4. (d)Drastic decrease in the cultivation of plantation crops and commercial crops