Who holds the distinction of being the very first President of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885?

W.C. Bonnerjee was the first President of the INC.

Which prominent leader was elected as the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress during its 1887 session in Madras?

Badruddin Tyabji was elected as the first Muslim President.

The Indian National Congress elected its first English President during its 1888 Allahabad session. What was his name?

George Yule was the first English President of the INC.

Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Indian National Congress session only once. In which year and at which location did this historic session take place?

Gandhi presided over the 1924 session in Belgaum.

Subhas Chandra Bose was elected President of the Indian National Congress for two consecutive terms. The first was at Haripura in 1938, and the second was at which session in 1939?

His second consecutive term was at the Tripuri session.

At the time of India's independence in August 1947, who was serving as the President of the Indian National Congress?

J.B. Kripalani was the President of the INC during India's independence.

Following the end of World War II, the historic INA (Indian National Army) trials were held at the Red Fort. Which prominent Congress leader served as the chief defense counsel for the INA officers?

Bhulabhai Desai served as the chief defense counsel.

The massive mutiny of the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) ratings in February 1946 began in Bombay on which specific naval ship?

The RIN mutiny began on the HMIS Talwar.

In 1944, a political formula was proposed to resolve the deadlock between the Congress and the Muslim League by suggesting a post-war plebiscite in Muslim-majority areas. Who authored this formula?

C. Rajagopalachari authored this political formula.

In June 1945, Viceroy Lord Wavell convened a major political conference to discuss the reconstitution of the Executive Council (the Wavell Plan). In which hill station was this conference held?

The conference was held in Simla.

To break the political deadlock and negotiate the transfer of power, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee dispatched the Cabinet Mission to India in which year?

The Cabinet Mission was dispatched to India in 1946.

Following the rejection of its demand for Pakistan by the Cabinet Mission Plan, the Muslim League called for "Direct Action Day," which led to massive communal violence in Calcutta. On what date was this observed?

Direct Action Day was observed on August 16, 1946.

An Interim Government of India was officially formed to oversee the transition of power on September 2, 1946. Who served as its de facto Prime Minister?

Jawaharlal Nehru served as the de facto Prime Minister.

On February 20, 1947, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee made a historic declaration in the House of Commons setting a final deadline for the British withdrawal from India. What was this deadline?

The final deadline was set for June 30, 1948.

The official plan that laid down the procedure for the partition of India into two independent dominions (India and Pakistan) is formally known as what?

It is formally known as The Mountbatten Plan (June 3 Plan).

To demarcate the exact international borders between India and Pakistan in the provinces of Punjab and Bengal, two boundary commissions were set up. Who chaired these commissions?

Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the boundary commissions.

The Indian Independence Bill, which legally enacted the provisions of the Mountbatten Plan, received Royal Assent from the British monarch on which date?

It received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947.

Following India's independence on August 15, 1947, who was requested by the Indian leaders to continue serving as the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India?

Lord Mountbatten continued serving as the first Governor-General.

Who holds the distinction of being the first and only Indian to serve as the Governor-General of independent India?

C. Rajagopalachari was the first and only Indian Governor-General.

The monumental and complex task of politically integrating over 500 princely states into the Indian Union was masterminded by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel along with which senior civil servant?

The task was masterminded alongside V.P. Menon.

While most princely states signed the Instrument of Accession voluntarily, the integration of which state required a military police action known as 'Operation Polo' in September 1948?

Hyderabad required the military police action known as 'Operation Polo'.

The Constitution of India, drafted over nearly three years, was finally adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly on which date?

It was adopted on November 26, 1949.

Even after India gained independence from the British, certain territories remained under colonial rule. Goa, Daman, and Diu were eventually liberated in 1961 from which European power?

They were liberated from The Portuguese.

The French colonial enclaves in India, including Pondicherry and Chandernagore, were peacefully transferred to the Indian Union de facto in which decade?

They were transferred in the 1950s.

Which prominent revolutionary, who had founded the Indian Independence League in Japan, handed over the leadership of the Indian National Army (INA) to Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore?

Rash Behari Bose handed over the leadership.

During the Quit India Movement of 1942, an underground radio station named "Congress Radio" was operated in Bombay to evade British censorship. Who was the key figure behind this broadcast?

Usha Mehta was the key figure behind Congress Radio.

During the Quit India Movement, several parallel governments were established. The famous "Jatiya Sarkar" (National Government) was set up in which region of Bengal?

It was set up in Tamluk (Midnapore).

The Simon Commission (1927) was boycotted across India with the slogan "Simon Go Back". Which senior nationalist leader succumbed to injuries sustained during a police lathi charge while protesting the Commission in Lahore?

Lala Lajpat Rai succumbed to injuries from the lathi charge.

The historic 'Dandi March', which initiated the Civil Disobedience Movement, began on March 12, 1930. What was the specific objective of this march?

To break the government monopoly on the manufacture of salt.

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931 facilitated the participation of the Indian National Congress in which of the Round Table Conferences held in London?

It facilitated participation in the Second Round Table Conference.

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Modern History Set 75 Questions & Answers

Who holds the distinction of being the very first President of the Indian National Congress when it was founded in 1885? – W.C. Bonnerjee
Which prominent leader was elected as the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress during its 1887 session in Madras? – Badruddin Tyabji
The Indian National Congress elected its first English President during its 1888 Allahabad session. What was his name? – George Yule
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the Indian National Congress session only once. In which year and at which location did this historic session take place? – 1924, Belgaum
Subhas Chandra Bose was elected President of the Indian National Congress for two consecutive terms. The first was at Haripura in 1938, and the second was at which session in 1939? – Tripuri
At the time of India’s independence in August 1947, who was serving as the President of the Indian National Congress? – J.B. Kripalani
Following the end of World War II, the historic INA (Indian National Army) trials were held at the Red Fort. Which prominent Congress leader served as the chief defense counsel for the INA officers? – Bhulabhai Desai
The massive mutiny of the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) ratings in February 1946 began in Bombay on which specific naval ship? – HMIS Talwar
In 1944, a political formula was proposed to resolve the deadlock between the Congress and the Muslim League by suggesting a post-war plebiscite in Muslim-majority areas. Who authored this formula? – C. Rajagopalachari
In June 1945, Viceroy Lord Wavell convened a major political conference to discuss the reconstitution of the Executive Council (the Wavell Plan). In which hill station was this conference held? – Simla
To break the political deadlock and negotiate the transfer of power, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee dispatched the Cabinet Mission to India in which year? – 1946
Following the rejection of its demand for Pakistan by the Cabinet Mission Plan, the Muslim League called for “Direct Action Day,” which led to massive communal violence in Calcutta. On what date was this observed? – August 16, 1946
An Interim Government of India was officially formed to oversee the transition of power on September 2, 1946. Who served as its de facto Prime Minister? – Jawaharlal Nehru
On February 20, 1947, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee made a historic declaration in the House of Commons setting a final deadline for the British withdrawal from India. What was this deadline? – June 30, 1948
The official plan that laid down the procedure for the partition of India into two independent dominions (India and Pakistan) is formally known as what? – The Mountbatten Plan (June 3 Plan)
To demarcate the exact international borders between India and Pakistan in the provinces of Punjab and Bengal, two boundary commissions were set up. Who chaired these commissions? – Sir Cyril Radcliffe
The Indian Independence Bill, which legally enacted the provisions of the Mountbatten Plan, received Royal Assent from the British monarch on which date? – July 18, 1947
Following India’s independence on August 15, 1947, who was requested by the Indian leaders to continue serving as the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India? – Lord Mountbatten
Who holds the distinction of being the first and only Indian to serve as the Governor-General of independent India? – C. Rajagopalachari
The monumental and complex task of politically integrating over 500 princely states into the Indian Union was masterminded by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel along with which senior civil servant? – V.P. Menon
While most princely states signed the Instrument of Accession voluntarily, the integration of which state required a military police action known as ‘Operation Polo’ in September 1948? – Hyderabad
The Constitution of India, drafted over nearly three years, was finally adopted and enacted by the Constituent Assembly on which date? – November 26, 1949
Even after India gained independence from the British, certain territories remained under colonial rule. Goa, Daman, and Diu were eventually liberated in 1961 from which European power? – The Portuguese
The French colonial enclaves in India, including Pondicherry and Chandernagore, were peacefully transferred to the Indian Union de facto in which decade? – 1950s
Which prominent revolutionary, who had founded the Indian Independence League in Japan, handed over the leadership of the Indian National Army (INA) to Subhas Chandra Bose in Singapore? – Rash Behari Bose
During the Quit India Movement of 1942, an underground radio station named “Congress Radio” was operated in Bombay to evade British censorship. Who was the key figure behind this broadcast? – Usha Mehta
During the Quit India Movement, several parallel governments were established. The famous “Jatiya Sarkar” (National Government) was set up in which region of Bengal? – Tamluk (Midnapore)
The Simon Commission (1927) was boycotted across India with the slogan “Simon Go Back”. Which senior nationalist leader succumbed to injuries sustained during a police lathi charge while protesting the Commission in Lahore? – Lala Lajpat Rai
The historic ‘Dandi March’, which initiated the Civil Disobedience Movement, began on March 12, 1930. What was the specific objective of this march? – To break the government monopoly on the manufacture of salt
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931 facilitated the participation of the Indian National Congress in which of the Round Table Conferences held in London? – The Second Round Table Conference

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INC Foundation: W.C. Bonnerjee was the 1st President (1885).
Muslim Representation: Badruddin Tyabji was the 1st Muslim President (1887).
English Representation: George Yule was the 1st English President (1888).
Gandhi’s Role: Gandhi presided over INC only once in Belgaum (1924).
SC Bose Presidency: Bose’s 2nd term was at Tripuri (1939).
Independence Era: J.B. Kripalani was INC President in Aug 1947.
INA Trials: Bhulabhai Desai was chief defense counsel.
Naval Mutiny: RIN mutiny began on HMIS Talwar (1946).
Political Formulas: C. Rajagopalachari authored the 1944 formula.
Wavell Plan: The 1945 conference was held in Simla.
Cabinet Mission: Dispatched by Clement Attlee in 1946.
Direct Action Day: Observed on August 16, 1946 by the Muslim League.
Interim Government: Jawaharlal Nehru became de facto PM (Sept 1946).
Attlee’s Declaration: Original deadline for withdrawal was June 30, 1948.
Partition Plan: Formally known as the Mountbatten Plan (June 3).
Boundary Lines: Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the commissions.
Independence Bill: Received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947.
Dominion Status: Mountbatten remained 1st Gov-General post-independence.
Indian Gov-General: C. Rajagopalachari was the 1st and only Indian in the role.
State Integration: V.P. Menon assisted Patel in integrating princely states.
Operation Polo: Military action required for Hyderabad’s integration.
Constitution: Adopted on November 26, 1949.
Goa Liberation: Liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961.
French Enclaves: Transferred to Indian Union de facto in the 1950s.
INA Origins: Rash Behari Bose handed leadership to SC Bose.
Quit India Radio: Usha Mehta operated the underground Congress Radio.
Parallel Governments: “Jatiya Sarkar” set up in Tamluk.
Simon Commission: Lala Lajpat Rai martyred following lathi charge.
Dandi March: Objective was breaking the salt monopoly.
Round Table: Gandhi-Irwin pact facilitated 2nd RTC participation.

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