Who was the Governor-General of India at the time of the 1857 Revolt? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the Governor-General of India at the time of the 1857 Revolt?
A. Dalhousie
B. Canning
C. Bentinck
D. Wellesley
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Canning was the Governor-General during 1857.

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Question #1
The Nehru Report (1928) was a response to the:
A. Rowlatt Act
B. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
C. Simon Commission
D. Government of India Act, 1919

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Nehru Report of 1928 was drafted by Motilal Nehru as a response to the Simon Commission. It proposed Dominion Status for India and was rejected by the Muslim League.

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Question #2
The Aligarh Movement was led by:
A. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D. Hakim Ajmal Khan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Aligarh Movement was led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, who founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875 (later Aligarh Muslim University). It aimed at modern education for Muslims.

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Question #3
The 'National Herald' newspaper was started by which Indian leader?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru established the National Herald newspaper in Lucknow in 1938. It became a prominent English daily of the Indian National Congress.

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