Who assassinated Sir Michael O'Dwyer in 1940? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who assassinated Sir Michael O'Dwyer in 1940?
A. Udham Singh
B. Surya Sen
C. Bhagat Singh
D. Kartar Singh Sarabha
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Udham Singh assassinated Sir Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab who had endorsed General Dyer's action, in London on 13 March 1940.

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The 'Young Bengal Movement' was led by:
A. Devendranath Tagore
B. Henry Vivian Derozio
C. Keshab Chandra Sen
D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Henry Vivian Derozio, a teacher at Hindu College, led the Young Bengal Movement promoting radical thinking.

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The 'Bangladesh' (East Pakistan) became independent later, but during partition in 1947, it was part of Pakistan. Which Muslim League leader from Bengal became the first Chief Minister of East Bengal?
A. A. K. Fazlul Huq
B. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
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Correct Answer: Option D


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B. Indian Councils Act 1861
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Correct Answer: Option B


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