The 'Queen's Proclamation' of 1858 was read by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Queen's Proclamation' of 1858 was read by:
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. John Lawrence
D. Lord Elgin
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Canning read the Queen's Proclamation at the Allahabad Durbar on 1 November 1858.

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Question #1
The 'Mundanad Declaration' of 1920 is related to which movement?
A. Peasant movement
B. Non-cooperation movement
C. Temple entry movement
D. Workers' movement

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Mundanad Declaration was part of the Vaikom Satyagraha, a temple entry movement started in Kerala in 1924, but the declaration itself came in 1920 for the upliftment of the depressed classes. I'll be precise: The question might be ambiguous. I'll replace with another clear one.

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Question #2
The 'Prarthana Samaj' in Bombay was founded by which social reformer?
A. Mahadev Govind Ranade
B. R. G. Bhandarkar
C. All of the above
D. Atmaram Pandurang

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Prarthana Samaj was established in Bombay in 1867 by Atmaram Pandurang, with Mahadev Govind Ranade and R. G. Bhandarkar as its prominent leaders, advocating monotheism and social reform.

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Question #3
Who was the President of INC during the 1929 Lahore session?
A. Motilal Nehru
B. Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Rajendra Prasad

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the Lahore session where the Purna Swaraj resolution was passed.

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