982. Who was the first Gupta ruler to attain the title Maharajadhiraja?
Answer: Chandragupta I
A
Chandragupta I
B
Samudragupta
C
Kumaragupta
D
Kurugupta
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Chandragupta I adopted the title Maharajadhiraja, reflecting the rise of Gupta imperial power. His marriage alliance with the Lichchhavis strengthened the dynasty.
985. Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted because:
Answer: Indians were excluded from the Commission
A
To protest the arrest of Mahatma Gandhi
B
Indians were excluded from the Commission
C
To protest inclusion of Sir John Simon
D
To protest Jallianwala Bagh massacre
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The Simon Commission had no Indian member, leading to widespread boycott. It arrived in India in 1928 amid protests including the slogan 'Simon Go Back'.
The source identifies Nitipal (Nitya Pal) as the last Chutia king. The Chutia kingdom was centred in eastern Assam before its incorporation into the Ahom state.
993. Which movement was launched along with the Khilafat Movement?
Answer: Non-Cooperation Movement
A
Non-Cooperation Movement
B
Civil Disobedience Movement
C
Home Rule Movement
D
Swadeshi Movement
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The Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat Movement developed together in 1920. Gandhi supported the Khilafat cause as part of a broader anti-colonial mobilisation.
1000. General Dyer, associated with the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, was shot dead by:
Answer: Udham Singh
A
Sohan Singh Bhanka
B
V. V. S. Iyer
C
Mohan Lal Dhingra
D
Udham Singh
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The source identifies Udham Singh. In 1940 he assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, former Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab, whom he held responsible for the massacre's political context.