In which year did the direct action day occur? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In which year did the direct action day occur?
A. 1948
B. 1945
C. 1946
D. 1947
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Muslim League called for Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946, leading to massive communal riots.

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Who among the following was the founder of the 'Anushilan Samiti' in Calcutta in 1902?
A. Jatindranath Mukherjee
B. Barindra Kumar Ghosh
C. Khudiram Bose
D. Pramathanath Mitra

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Calcutta Anushilan Samiti was established by Pramathanath Mitra (P. Mitra) along with Jatindranath Banerjee, Barindra Kumar Ghosh, and others as a secret revolutionary society.

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The 'August Offer' of 1940 was rejected by the Congress because it did not?
A. Promise independence
B. Abolish separate electorates
C. Include Indian representation in the War Council
D. Recognize the right of Indians to frame their constitution

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The August Offer proposed dominion status after the war but did not recognize the Indian people's right to frame their own constitution, hence it was rejected.

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The 'Economic Liberalization' in India started in:
A. 2000
B. 1991
C. 1985
D. 1975

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Under P.V. Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh.

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