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271. The setting up of a Constituent Assembly of India was not acceptable to the Indian National Congress when it was proposed under the
A. Government of India Act, 1935
B. Cripps Plan
C. Mountbatten Plan
D. Cabinet Mission Plan
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272. The British law which provoked Matatma Gandhi to crusade for the Asians in South Africa was called
A. The Blacks Registration act
B. The Asiatic Registration Act
C. The Coloureds Licence Act
D. The Apartheid Act
Explanation:
273. The English Weekly edited by Mahatma Gandhi was
A. Kesari
B. Comrade
C. Bombay Chronicle
D. Young Inida
Explanation:
274. The Quit India Movement started at
A. Delhi on Aug. 15, 1942
B. Bombay on Aug. 8, 1942
C. Lahore on July 7, 1942
D. Wardha on Aug. 7, 1942
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275. What is the correct chronological order in which of the following appeared on the administrative scene of India ? 1. Lord Auckland 2. Lord Ellenborough 3. Sir Charles Metcalfe 4. Lord Hardinge
A. 1, 3, 2, 4
B. 2, 1, 4, 3
C. 3, 1, 2, 4
D. 4, 3, 1, 2
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