Who was the Viceroy during the Partition of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the Viceroy during the Partition of India?
A. Lord Irwin
B. Lord Wavell
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. Lord Linlithgow
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
He oversaw the transfer of power in 1947.

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Question #1
The Swadeshi Movement was officially launched at which session of the Indian National Congress?
A. Bombay Session, 1904
B. Banaras Session, 1905
C. Surat Session, 1907
D. Calcutta Session, 1906

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Swadeshi Movement was proclaimed at the Banaras session of the Congress in 1905, presided over by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, to oppose the partition of Bengal.

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Question #2
The 'Deoband Movement' in Islamic reform was founded in which year?
A. 1857
B. 1866
C. 1875
D. 1889

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Darul Uloom Deoband was established in 1866 by Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, promoting Islamic orthodoxy and education.

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Question #3
The 'Planning Commission' of India was set up in which year?
A. 1952
B. 1947
C. 1951
D. 1950

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Planning Commission was established on 15 March 1950 by a resolution of the Government of India, with Jawaharlal Nehru as its first Chairman.

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