The 'Calcutta Killings' occurred in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Calcutta Killings' occurred in:
A. 1945
B. 1947
C. 1946
D. 1944
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Calcutta Killings (Great Calcutta Killings) occurred in August 1946, following the Direct Action Day, resulting in widespread communal violence.

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Question #1
The 'East India Association' founded by Dadabhai Naoroji aimed to?
A. Organize Indians in Bombay
B. Revive traditional industries
C. Present the Indian point of view to the British public
D. Promote trade with China

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji founded the East India Association in London in 1866 to create awareness about Indian problems and advocate for Indian interests in Britain.

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Question #2
The Second Anglo-Maratha War resulted in the Treaty of?
A. Salbai
B. Poona
C. Bassein
D. Surat

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805) was a direct result of the Treaty of Bassein (1802), in which the Peshwa Baji Rao II accepted subsidiary alliance with the British. The war ended with the defeat of the Marathas.

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The 'Ghadar Party' newspaper was called?
A. The Ghadar
B. New India
C. Swadesh
D. Hindustan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Ghadar Party published a weekly newspaper called 'The Ghadar', with editions in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, and other languages.

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