Modern History UPSC PYQ 2005

Question 1

Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?

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Lord Dufferin

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Lord Ripon

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Lord Curzon

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Lord Hardinge

Question 2

Consider the following statements :
1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar founded the Bethune School at Calcutta with the main aim of encouraging education for women.
2. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was the first graduate of the Calcutta University.
3. Keshav Chandra Sen’s campaign against Sati led to the enactment of a law to ban Sati by the then Governor General.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only

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1 and 2

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2 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

Question 3

Consider the following statements :
1. In the First Round Table Conference Dr. Ambedkar demanded electorates for the depressed classes.
2. In the Poona Pact, special provisions for representation of the depressed people in the local bodies and civil services were made.
3. The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 and 2

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2 and 3

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1 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

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