The Montagu Declaration (1917) promised: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Montagu Declaration (1917) promised:
A. Partition of India
B. Dominion status
C. Immediate independence
D. Gradual development of self-governing institutions
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Montagu Declaration of 1917, by Secretary of State Edwin Montagu, promised the gradual development of self-governing institutions in India, with the goal of achieving responsible government.

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Question #1
The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny, a major revolt of Indian ratings against British officers, broke out in February 1946 on which ship?
A. HMIS Rajput
B. HMIS Talwar
C. HMIS Mysore
D. HMIS Vikrant

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The naval mutiny began on February 18, 1946, on the signal training ship HMIS Talwar in Bombay, over poor food, racial discrimination, and colonial policies.

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Question #2
Who was the leader of the 'All India Trade Union Congress' (AITUC) first session?
A. M.N. Roy
B. Subhash Chandra Bose
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai was the first president of the AITUC in 1920.

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The 'Ashtapradhan' council of eight ministers was formed by which Maratha ruler?
A. Shivaji
B. Shahu
C. Sambhaji
D. Balaji Vishwanath

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Shivaji established the Ashtapradhan (Council of Eight Ministers) to assist in administration. Each minister was responsible for a specific department.

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