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In May 2017, the Base year of All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has been revised to ______.

A) 2011-12 B) 2015-16
C) 2016-17 D) 2012-13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2011-12

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Arrest of _________ in 1930 led to angry demonstrations in streets of Peshawar.

A) Abdul Ghaffar Khan B) Abul Kalam Azad
C) Zakir Hussain D) Muzaffar Ahmed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Abdul Ghaffar Khan

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In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to _______________ to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system.

A) Dandi B) Sabarmati
C) Champaran D) Chauri Chaura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Champaran

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Akbar was born in the year _____.

A) 1542 B) 1642
C) 1742 D) 1842
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1542

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Battle of Plassey was fought in ______.

A) 1657 B) 1707
C) 1757 D) 1807
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1757

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Who led the English Army in the Battle of Buxar?

A) Lord Clive B) Vensittart
C) Hector Munro D) Eyre Coot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hector Munro

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The Shaka Era was founded in the year________.

A) B.C. 57 B) A.D. 78
C) A.D. 319 D) A.D. 248
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A.D. 78

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Mahatma Gandhi in 1919 decided to launch a nationwide satyagrah against the proposed ________________.

A) Simon Commission B) Rowlatt Act
C) Salt Act D) Pitt's India Act
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rowlatt Act

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