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256. Who was the founder of the Muslim League in India ?
A. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
B. M. A. Jinnah
C. Nawab Salimulla
D. None of these
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257. Who among the following analysed the causes of the uprising of 1857 advocationg a reconciliation between the British and the Muslims ?
A. Syed Amir Ali
B. Syed Ahmed Khan
C. Syed Ahmed Bardvi
D. Shah Wali-Ullah
Explanation:
258. The first Buddhist Council was held in the reign of
A. Bimbisara
B. Ajatashatru
C. Ashoka
D. Kanishka
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259. A leading nationalist leader while undertaking fast in the prison wrote to the British Governor, ""The individual must die so that the nations may live. Today, I must die so that India may win freedom and glory."" Who wrote this statement ?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Jatin Das
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation:
260. The immediate cause for precipitation of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 was
A. spread of Christianity
B. Doctrine of Lapse
C. the rumour of use of cartridges greased with cow fat
D. disparity in salaries of native sepoys and British soliders
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