General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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3,086.

What was the primary objective of the Rowlatt Act?

A.

To increase taxes

B.

To curb revolutionary activities

C.

To partition Bengal

D.

To abolish zamindari

E.

To implement permanent settlement

Correct answer is B

The Rowlatt Act of 1919 aimed to curb revolutionary activities in India.

3,087.

Who led the Santhal Rebellion against the British?

A.

Birsa Munda

B.

Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu

C.

Alluri Sitarama Raju

D.

Tantia Bhil

E.

Rani Gaidinliu

Correct answer is B

Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the Santhal Rebellion in 1855-56.

3,088.

Which British law restricted the freedom of the Indian press?

A.

Rowlatt Act

B.

Vernacular Press Act

C.

Arms Act

D.

Salt Law

E.

Ilbert Bill

Correct answer is B

The Vernacular Press Act (1878) restricted the freedom of the Indian press.

3,089.

Who founded the Satavahana dynasty?

A.

Simuka

B.

Satakarni

C.

Gautamiputra

D.

Vashishtiputra

E.

Hala

Correct answer is A

Simuka is regarded as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.

3,090.

Which Indian leader established the Forward Bloc?

A.

Subhash Chandra Bose

B.

Bhagat Singh

C.

Jawaharlal Nehru

D.

Lal Bahadur Shastri

E.

Mahatma Gandhi

Correct answer is A

Subhash Chandra Bose established the Forward Bloc in 1939.