Description : Which General, who commanded the British forces against the Americans in their War of Independence later became Governor-General of India ? (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013) (a) Dalhousie (b) William Bentinck (c) Wellesley (d) Cornwallis
Last Answer : (b) William Bentinck
Description : With reference to the British rule in India, mention two economic factors, which became the causes of the First War of Independence, 1857. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The two economic factors which became the cause of the First War of Independence were: (i) The British trade policy in India led to the ruin of Indian trade and handicrafts. Heavy ... due to various reasons led to the ejections of farmers from land. This caused discontentment among cultivators.
Description : The First War of Independence of 1857 was the culmination of peoples’ dissatisfaction with the British rule. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Economic Causes: The British crippled Indian trade and created a high tariff wall in Britain against Indian goods and encouraged the imports of British goods to India. They purchased raw ... . Monopolization of jute, tea and coffee industry took place. Zamindars and Taluqdars were displaced.
Description : The American General who led the revolt against the British & declared American independence was: A. George Washington B. Bill Clinton C. George Bush D. None of these
Last Answer : A. George Washington
Description : Can anyone suggest some historically based movies/documentaries about Southern slave revolts?
Last Answer : answer:Amastad Not really a “Deep South” revolt but an historic one.. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/20842/Amistad-mutiny
Description : Give a brief history of the revolts by different tribal groups in the country. -History
Last Answer : Several tribal groups in different parts of the country were unhappy with the changes they were experiencing and the problems they were facing under the British rule. Finally, they rebelled against the ... in 1910. The Warli Revolt in Maharashtra in 1940. Birsa Munda also led one such movement.
Description : Find out from your parents, friends or teachers, the names of some heroes of other tribal revolts in the twentieth century. Write their story in your own words. -History
Last Answer : Choose any tribal group Hiring in India today. Find out about their customs and way of life, and how their lives have changed in the last 50 years.
Description : Which revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his noval Anand Math ? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What are the native American uprisings conflicts revolts in nuestra sonora?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : How did voting right change in Europe due to the revolts of mid 1800s?
Last Answer : Only a few countries expanded voting rights.
Description : Which revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his noval Anand Math?
Last Answer : Sanyasi rebellion
Description : “The story of Ho Chi Minh trail is one way of understanding the nature of war that the Vietnamese fought against US.” Is it true? Comment. OR Write an evaluation of Vietnamese war against the US from the point of a porter on the Ho Chi Minh trail. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Ho Chi Minh trail symbolises how the Vietnamese used their limited resources to great advantage. About 20,000 North Vietnamese troops came to South Vietnam each month on this trail. The ... to destroy this important supply line by intensive bombing failed because they were rebuilt very quickly.
Description : What prevents the USA and the British from entering a full blown war in Iraq (again) against ISIS?
Last Answer : answer:The people. We remember what happened last time, and would severely punish any government that dragged us back into that mess in the same capacity as we were in. That said, there are boots ... for another protracted war. We struggle to accept that this war is by its very nature unwinnable.
Description : What attacks did the British leaders against American forces in the war of 1812?
Description : Which statement is true? (A) The 1890s witnessed the decline of the Australian nationalism. (B) In 1942 the British forces were able to defend Australia against the Japanese invasion. (C) ... The relationship between Australia and the USA have never been proclaimed in any treaty of mutual security.
Last Answer : (C) Since World War II, the Australian ruling circles have looked towards the US instead of the UK as the main protector of their interests.
Description : After the war of Independence 1857, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is considered to be the founder of two nation Theory. Name the person, who is considered to be the founder of Two Nation theory before the War of Independence: A. Abu Rehan Al-Beruni B. Ibne Sina C. Maulana Zafar Ali Khan D. Ahmad Shah Abdali
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : History After the war of Independence 1857, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is considered to be the founder of two nation Theory. Name the person, who is considered to be the founder of Two Nation theory before the ... : A. Abu Rehan Al-Beruni B. Ibne Sina C. Maulana Zafar Ali Khan D. Ahmad Shah Abdali
Description : On the US flag, the 50 stars glorifying represent the 50 states of the United States of America, while the 13 stripes on the flag are the emblem of the thirteen British colonies that became the first states in the U.S after declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. True/ False
Last Answer : 1
Description : The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are in __________ (A) the Bill of Rights. (B) the Declaration of Independence. (C) the Magna Carta. (D) the British North America Act.
Last Answer : (A) the Bill of Rights.
Description : The country which got its independence of the British Crown first was __________ (A) the USA. (B) Ireland. (C) Canada. (D) Australia.
Last Answer : (A) the USA.
Description : What was the British reaction to the declaration of independence?
Last Answer : Authority
Description : Who was the British Emperors or Empresses of India during its independence?
Last Answer : George VI
Description : How many British Colonies declared independence from England in 1776 to form the United States? (a)13 (b) 20 (c) 51
Last Answer : (a)13
Description : The Statute of Westminster recognized the independence of the British colonies in __________ (A) 1921. (B) 1931. (C) 1939. (D) 1947.
Last Answer : (B) 1931.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct? a. Sufficiency refers to the quality of evidence, while appropriateness refers to the quantity of evidence. b. The reliability of evidence is ... are honest and have integrity relieves the auditor of the need to maintain professional scepticism.
Last Answer : The performance of consulting services for audit clients does not, in and of itself, impair the auditor’s independence
Description : In determining the scope and nature of services to be performed in public practice, a CPA firm should a. Have in place internal control procedures b. Only perform accounting related services c. ... that the performance of all services is consistent with the firm's members' role as professionals
Last Answer : Determine that the performance of all services is consistent with the firm's members' role as professionals
Description : ‘The battle against the French colonial education became a part of the larger battle against colonialism and for the independence’. Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Educational and colonial battle. The French sought to strengthen their rule in Vietnam through the control of education whereas Vietnamese intellectuals wanted to use education as a power to motive ... . Under . this movement many Vietnamese students went to Japan to look for foreign help.
Description : “The Vietnamese made the battle against French colonial education a part of the larger battle against colonialism and for independence.” Explain the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Battle against French colonial education as battle for independence with students contribution can be understood by the following factors: (i) Go East Movement. (ii) Formation of Restoration Society. ... . (vi) Open protests by the students. (vii) Students formed various political parties.
Description : Which is called India’s first war of independence? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Sepoy Mutiny or Revolt of 1857.
Description : Why was the ‘war of 1857’ hailed as the first war of National Independence? -SST 10th
Last Answer : People of different castes, communities and religions came together for the first time and fought for independence.
Description : State any two political causes responsible for the First War of Independence. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Two of the important political causes responsible for the First War of Independence were: (i) The British policy of annexation of kingdoms under the pretext of inefficient administration of the rulers. (ii ... and the lapse of kingdom into the hands of the British in the absence of natural heir.
Description : The First War of Independence, 1857, led to several changes. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Rights granted to the Indian Princes and Chiefs: (i) The Doctrine of Lapse was abandoned and the right to adoption was recognised. (ii) The Indian Princes were assured that their territories ... , (iii) The British Government declared that all the treaties and agreements would be honoured. Question
Description : Mention two political causes of the First War of Independence. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (1) Policy of Expansion. (2) Disrespect shown to Bahadur Shah Zafar.
Description : How much of a priority do you think the French and Indian War was to Britain before William Pitt became head of the British government?
Last Answer : It was a giant priority, since Britain was fighting over The New World Territory
Description : With reference to Lok Adalats, which one among the following statements is correct? (1) Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative state and not those matters pending before any court ... so far (4) No appeal lies in a civil court against the order of the Lok Adalat
Last Answer : (4) No appeal lies in a civil court against the order of the Lok Adalat Explanation: Award has the same effect as of a Civil Court decree. The Supreme Court has held that award of the Lok ... passed by itself. It was the legal services authority act 1987, which gave statutory status to Lok Adalat.
Description : explain the greek war of independence -SST 10th
Last Answer : Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since the fifteenth century. The growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe sparked off a struggle for independence amongst the Greeks which began ... 1824. Finally, the Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognised Greece as an independent nation.
Description : Write a note: The Greek War of independence -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Greek War of independence It's an event that mobilized nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe. Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since the fifteenth century. ... in 1824. Finally, the Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognized Greece as an independent nation
Description : Write a note on The Greek War of independence -SST 10th
Description : How did the Greek War of Independence mobilise nationalist feeling among the educated elite across Europe ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Greece was the part of Ottoman empire since the fifteenth century. The growth of revolutionary nationalism in Europe motivated the Greeks to start a struggle for independence which began in 1821. ... joy came in 1832 and Greece recognised as an independent nation by the Treaty of Constantinople.
Description : How did the Greek War of Independence mobilized nationalist feeling among the educated elite across Europe? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Greece had been a part of the Ottoman Empire since the 15th Century. (ii) Struggle for independence began in 1821. (iii) Greece got support from Greeks living in exile and West- ... of fever in 1824. (vi) The treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognized Greece as an independent nation.
Description : Lord Samuel described the Indian Independence Act as Treaty of Peace without War’. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Indian Independence Act was the only one of the many acts which both Congress and Muslim League signed with the British. Never in the history had Britain voluntarily abdicated a Colonial territory without ... unique' in history. It is this what Lord Samuel called Treaty of Peace without War'.
Description : Name five nations that earned their independence after the Second World War. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The five nations that earned independence after the Second World War were India, Burma, Sri Lanka, Malaya and Indonesia.
Description : I'm by nature solitary, scarred by spear and wounded by sword, weary of battle. I frequently see the face of war, and fight hateful enemies; yet I hold no hope of help being brought to me in the ... wounds gape wider and wider; death blows are dealt to me by day and by night.What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : A shield.
Description : Who were the first to revolt against the British? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Sepoys at Dum Dum in Calcutta.
Description : Practitioner's independence: a. Minimizes risk. b. Defends against liability c. Helps achieve public confidence d. Achieves compliance with the standards of fieldwork.
Last Answer : Helps achieve public confidence
Description : Despite being a Republican State, India is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations whose head is the British Monarch. This is because - (1) this membership does not affect the sovereign nature of the ... sovereign and independent (4) it is a symbol of the unity among the members of the association
Last Answer : (2) this membership only shows that the British ruled over India Explanation: The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organisation of 53 member states that were mostly territories of the former British Empire. The membership only shows that the British ruled over India.
Description : How did the British government respond to protests, clashes and attacks by the Indian against the Jallianwala Bagh incident ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The government responded with brutal repression. (ii) Seeking to humiliate and terrorise people, Satyagrahis were forced to rub their noses on the ground. (iii) They were forced to crawl on ... (salute) to all sahibs. People were flogged and villages (around Gujranwala in Punjab) were bombed.
Description : How did the salt Satyagraha become an effective tool of resistance against British colonialism in India during 1930? Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Salt satyagraha . Mahatma Gandhi believed that salt could be a powerful symbol to unite the whole nation. Poor peasants- against high revenue demand, trade depression, remittance of rent. . Rich ... went on strike in railway workshops shops closed down. . Local leaders were arrested.(Any three)
Description : “British rule in India would have been collapsed if Indians had not cooperated.” How did this statement help in starting a mass movement in India against the British rule? OR Why did Mahatma Gandhi think of Non-cooperation only? -SST 10th
Last Answer : '. Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule was established in India with the cooperation of Indians and if they had refused to cooperate, British rule in India would have been collapsed ... felt that in case the government used suppression, a full civil disobedience campaign would be launched.