The 'Indigo Commission' (1860) was set up after the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Indigo Commission' (1860) was set up after the:
A. Deccan riots
B. Indigo revolt
C. Pabna uprising
D. Santhal rebellion
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indigo Commission was appointed in 1860 to investigate the grievances of indigo cultivators in Bengal.

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Question #1
The 'Dandi March' is also known as:
A. Quit India Movement
B. Salt Satyagraha
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Dandi March is popularly known as the Salt Satyagraha, breaking the salt law on 6 April 1930.

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Question #2
The 'Nehru Report' was prepared in response to:
A. Cabinet Mission
B. Mountbatten Plan
C. Simon Commission
D. Cripps Mission

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It demanded dominion status.

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The 'Indian Universities Act of 1904' was strongly opposed by Indian nationalists because it?
A. Abolished colleges
B. Increased official control over universities
C. Promoted Indian languages
D. Reduced government control

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Curzon's Universities Act of 1904 increased government control over universities by expanding the official members in senates and syndicates.

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