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1601
The Urdu-Hindi conflict significantly contributed to creating what in India?
A. A unified national language
B. Separate national identities for Muslims and Hindus
C. Educational reforms
D. Administrative efficiency
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It significantly contributed to creating separate national identities for Muslims and Hindus in India[cite: 5463].
1602
Initially, what was the Urdu language called because it emerged during Muslim rule?
A. Hindustani
B. Musalmani
C. Deccani
D. Rekhta
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Since it was formed by the invaders of the Muslim world... it was termed as the language of the Muslims and that is why initially it was called Musalmani[cite: 5387].
1603
The 'Poona Pact' (1932) resulted in:
A. Separate electorates for Depressed Classes
B. Joint electorates with reserved seats for Depressed Classes
C. Separate electorates for Muslims
D. Abolition of reservations
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It replaced the separate electorates awarded by the Communal Award with joint electorates and an increased number of reserved seats.
1604
Which Act gave the Governor-General the power to issue ordinances that were valid for 6 months?
A. Act of 1861
B. Act of 1892
C. Act of 1909
D. Act of 1858
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The Indian Councils Act 1861 empowered the Governor-General to issue ordinances.
1605
The 'Baluchistan' status was decided by:
A. Referendum
B. Shahi Jirga and Quetta Municipality
C. Vote of Legislative Assembly
D. Ruler's decision
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It was decided by the Shahi Jirga and non-official members of the Quetta Municipality.
1606
The 'Indian Independence Act 1947' was passed by the British Parliament in:
A. June 1947
B. July 1947
C. August 1947
D. September 1947
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It was passed in July 1947 (Royal Assent July 18).
1607
Who was the Prime Minister of Bengal in 1946 during the Great Calcutta Killings?
A. A.K. Fazlul Huq
B. H.S. Suhrawardy
C. Khwaja Nazimuddin
D. Sarat Bose
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H.S. Suhrawardy was the Premier of Bengal.
1608
The 'Dyarchy' at the Centre was proposed by:
A. Act of 1919
B. Act of 1935
C. Cripps Mission
D. Cabinet Mission
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The Government of India Act 1935 proposed Dyarchy at the Centre (though it was never implemented).
1609
The 'August 1917 Declaration' by Montagu promised:
A. Dominion Status
B. Responsible Government
C. Independence
D. Partition
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It promised the 'progressive realization of responsible government' in India.
1610
The 'Wardha Scheme' of education was proposed by:
A. Dr. Zakir Hussain
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Nehru
D. Jinnah
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It was Gandhi's scheme of Basic Education (Nai Talim), though the committee was headed by Dr. Zakir Hussain.
