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In which year was the administration of India transferred to the British Monarch by the Proclamation of Queen Victoria?
1858
1842
1887
1864
Correct Answer: A — 1858
Explanation:
The Government of India Act 1858 transferred the administration of India from the East India Company to the British Crown. Queen Victoria's Proclamation of November 1, 1858 formally announced this transfer, ending Company rule and beginning direct Crown rule over India.
In which of the following years did Sarojini Naidu preside over the Indian National Congress session?
1925
1945
1935
1915
Correct Answer: A — 1925
Explanation:
Sarojini Naidu presided over the Indian National Congress at the Kanpur Session in 1925. She was the first Indian woman to be elected President of the INC, a landmark moment in India's freedom struggle and women's political participation.
In which year was a separate Andhra state formed after the linguistic reorganisation of the then Madras province?
1956
1952
1947
1953
Correct Answer: D — 1953
Explanation:
Andhra State was carved out of the Madras State on October 1, 1953, following the death of Potti Sriramulu who fasted unto death demanding a separate Telugu-speaking state. It was India's first state formed on a linguistic basis. In 1956, it merged with Telugu-speaking areas of Hyderabad to form Andhra Pradesh.
'Ganga Sagar Mela' is celebrated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti from 13 to 15 January every year in:
West Bengal
Uttarakhand
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A — West Bengal
Explanation:
Ganga Sagar Mela is held at Sagar Island in West Bengal, where the Ganges meets the Bay of Bengal. It is celebrated during Makar Sankranti (13–15 January) and is one of the largest Hindu pilgrimages in India.
On March 23rd, India observes _______ as a tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary.
Tribute Day
Shaheed Divas
Vidroh Divas
Protest Day
Correct Answer: B — Shaheed Divas
Explanation:
March 23rd is observed as Shaheed Divas (Martyrs' Day) in India to honour Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, who were hanged by the British on this day in 1931. The day commemorates their supreme sacrifice for India's independence.
