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451. The Simon Commission visited India to
A. discuss the demand for the formation of Pakistan
B. enquire into the progress of responsible government in India
C. see the important historical places
D. None of these
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452. ""Bombay Samachar"" the first newspaper started in Bombay, was a venture by the
A. Hindus
B. Gujaratis
C. Parsees
D. Sindhis
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453. The East India company assumed responsibility for the education of the Indian poeple by the Charter Act of
A. 1758
B. 1774
C. 1793
D. None of these
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454. Who founded the Scouts Movement ?
A. Annie Besant
B. Florence Nightingle
C. Clement Attlee
D. Lord Baden Powell
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455. The 19th Century reawakening in India was confined to be
A. urban landlords
B. priestly classes
C. rich peasantry
D. upper middle classes
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