Q. 31. The day of ’15th August’ was decided as the date of the independence of India because:
(A) a resolution for this was unanimously passed at the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress in 1929.
(B) It marked the day of the ‘Do or Die’ declaration given by Mahatma Gandhi during the Quit India Movement.
(C) It was associated with the coronation of Bahadur Shah Zafar as the King of India during the Revolt of 1857.
(D) It marked the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the Second World War.
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Q. 32. Which one of the following statements are correct with reference to the Japanese invasion on china in the late 1930s?
1. The Indian National congress sent a medical mission to China.
2. All India China day was observed in an effort to collect funds to aid the Chinese people.
3. The British government offered financial support to China for its speedy recovery.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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Q. 33. With reference to ‘Indian Statutory Commission’, consider the following statements:
1. It was appointed to report on the working of the Government of India Act of 1935.
2. It was boycotted by the Muslim League and the Justice Party in South India.
3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed by the Bombay Legislative Council to work with the Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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Q. 34. Consider the following statements with reference to the policy of Dhamma of Ashoka:
1. It was based on the unifying principles of all major religions of the world.
2. Major rock Edict V refers to the appointment of Dhamma-mahamattas by Ashoka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q. 35. With reference to the Harappan Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. The Harappans used tools made of copper, bronze and stone.
2. Birds, monkeys and cattle are represented in the terracotta figurines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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