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Role of the Indian Civil Service in the Indian Freedom Struggle

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Which of the following was not a member of the Indian Civil Service who played a significant role in the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. Surendranath Banerjea

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a prominent leader of the All-India Muslim League and later became the founder of Pakistan. He was not a member of the Indian Civil Service.

Who was the first Indian to be appointed to the Indian Civil Service?

  1. Satyendra Nath Bose

  2. Surendranath Banerjea

  3. Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. Satyamurti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satyendra Nath Bose was the first Indian to be appointed to the Indian Civil Service in 1896.

Which of the following was not a major contribution of the Indian Civil Service to the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Providing leadership to the Indian National Congress

  2. Organizing mass protests and demonstrations

  3. Drafting the Indian Constitution

  4. Negotiating with the British government


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly of India, which was elected by the people of India. The Indian Civil Service was not involved in the drafting of the Constitution.

Who was the first Indian to become the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. Surendranath Banerjea

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first Indian to become the President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

Which of the following was not a major demand of the Indian Civil Service during the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Indianization of the civil service

  2. Increased representation in the legislative councils

  3. Complete independence from British rule

  4. Abolition of the caste system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The abolition of the caste system was not a major demand of the Indian Civil Service during the Indian Freedom Struggle.

Who was the first Indian to become the Governor of a province in British India?

  1. Surendranath Banerjea

  2. Satyendra Nath Bose

  3. Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. Satyamurti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Satyendra Nath Bose was the first Indian to become the Governor of a province in British India. He was appointed as the Governor of Bengal in 1937.

Which of the following was not a major challenge faced by the Indian Civil Service during the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Opposition from the British government

  2. Lack of support from the Indian people

  3. Internal divisions within the civil service

  4. Financial constraints


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Civil Service generally enjoyed the support of the Indian people during the Indian Freedom Struggle.

Who was the first Indian to become the Chief Minister of a province in British India?

  1. Surendranath Banerjea

  2. Satyendra Nath Bose

  3. Dadabhai Naoroji

  4. Satyamurti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Satyendra Nath Bose was the first Indian to become the Chief Minister of a province in British India. He was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bengal in 1937.

Which of the following was not a major achievement of the Indian Civil Service during the Indian Freedom Struggle?

  1. Indianization of the civil service

  2. Increased representation in the legislative councils

  3. Establishment of a democratic government in India

  4. Abolition of the caste system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The abolition of the caste system was not a major achievement of the Indian Civil Service during the Indian Freedom Struggle.

Who was the first Indian to become the Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Indian to become the Prime Minister of India in 1947.

Which of the following was not a major contribution of the Indian Civil Service to the development of India after independence?

  1. Providing leadership to the government

  2. Implementing government policies and programs

  3. Maintaining law and order

  4. Promoting economic development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting economic development was not a major contribution of the Indian Civil Service to the development of India after independence. This was primarily the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance and the Planning Commission.

Who was the first Indian to become the President of India?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad was the first Indian to become the President of India in 1950.

Which of the following was not a major challenge faced by the Indian Civil Service after independence?

  1. Corruption

  2. Inefficiency

  3. Lack of accountability

  4. Political interference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political interference was not a major challenge faced by the Indian Civil Service after independence.

Who was the first Indian to become the Chief Justice of India?

  1. Harilal J. Kania

  2. M. Patanjali Sastri

  3. B.K. Mukherjea

  4. S.R. Das


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harilal J. Kania was the first Indian to become the Chief Justice of India in 1950.

Which of the following was not a major achievement of the Indian Civil Service after independence?

  1. Providing leadership to the government

  2. Implementing government policies and programs

  3. Maintaining law and order

  4. Promoting economic development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting economic development was not a major achievement of the Indian Civil Service after independence. This was primarily the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance and the Planning Commission.

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