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India in 1914 Flashcards

1
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When was the first meeting of the INC?

A

1885 (73 representatives)

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What was the membership of the INC in 1888 and 1914?

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1888= 600 and 1914=100,000

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When was the All India Muslim League founded?

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1906

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4
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The Secretary of State of India worked with the Council of India, based in London. How many people were on the Council?

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15

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5
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Until what year could the Indian Civil Service (ICS) exam only be taken in London?

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1919 (now could be taken in Delhi and Rangoon)

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6
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What percentage of India was run by the Princely States?

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35% (562 states)

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7
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How many people were governed in the princely state of Hyderabad?

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14 million

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8
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What was the population of India in 1914?

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300 milllion

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9
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What percentage of the population in 1914 were Hindu?

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70%

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10
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What was the lowest caste in the caste system?

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‘Untouchables’

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What percentage of the Indian population were Muslim?

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20%

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12
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What were the two other sizeable minority religions in India besides Hinduism and Islam?

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Sikhs and Christians

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How much, financially, were UK imports of Tea from India in 1854 and 1914?

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1854= £24,000 and 1914= £7.8 million

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How much, financially, were UK imports of Wheat from India in 1854 and 1914?

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1854= £0 and 1914=£8.0 million

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How much, financially, were UK exports of manufactured textiles to India in 1854 and 1914?

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1854= £7.2 million and 1914= £40.7 million

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16
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When were the import duties of Lancashire Cotton removed?

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1879 (this caused extreme outrage)

17
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India received about £360 million in investment from Britain. What percentage of Britain’s foreign investment did this represent in 1910?

A

10%

18
Q

When was the Indian Mutiny?

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1857

19
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How many Anglo-Indians were there at the beginning of the 20th century?

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110,000

20
Q

Who was the leader of the moderate camp within the Indian National Congress?

A

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

21
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Who was the leader of the extremist faction within the Indian National Congress?

A

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

22
Q

When was the Indian Councils Act?

A

1909

23
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In the Indian Councils Act, how many of the 60 on the Viceroy’s executive council will be elected from territorial constituencies?

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27

24
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What provision was made in the Indian Councils Act that enabled minorities to have a voice in the various councils?

A

Separate electorates

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