Who presided over the 1924 Belgaum Session of the Indian National Congress?

The 1924 Belgaum Session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. It was the only Congress session chaired by him. The session is considered a significant milestone in India’s freedom struggle.

Is the 1924 Belgaum Session associated with the formation of the All India Youth Congress?

No. The formation of the All India Youth Congress is associated with the Calcutta Session of 1928, which was presided over by Motilal Nehru.

Who was Sembiyan Mahadevi in Chola history?

Sembiyan Mahadevi was the widowed queen of Gandaraditya Chola and one of the most celebrated patrons of art and temple architecture in the Chola period. She was known for temple construction and contributions to bronze sculpture traditions.

Which GI-tagged products are correctly matched with their states?

Majuli masks are correctly matched with Assam, and Rupa Tarakasi (silver filigree work) is correctly matched with Odisha. Dodol is associated with Goa, not Maharashtra, and Kapdaganda shawl is associated with Odisha, not Ladakh.

Who coined the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' and authored the ghazal 'Chupke Chupke Raat Din'?

Maulana Hasrat Mohani coined the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' in 1921 and authored the famous ghazal 'Chupke Chupke Raat Din'. He also proposed an amendment in 1949 in the Preamble of the Constitution during the Constituent Assembly debates.

What was the impact of the Calico Act of 1721 on India's cotton industry?

The Calico Act of 1721 banned the use of printed cotton textiles in England, significantly impacting India's cotton industry. It restricted Indian textile exports and encouraged British domestic textile manufacturing.

How did the Industrial Revolution affect India's cotton industry?

The Industrial Revolution introduced mechanised inventions such as the spinning jenny and water frame, enabling mass production of textiles in Britain. This weakened India's traditional cotton industry due to cheaper British machine-made goods.

Why did Britain import cotton from America in the early 1800s?

By the early 1800s, Britain imported large quantities of cotton from America because American cotton had longer and stronger fibres suitable for mechanised textile mills. It was also cheaper due to slave labour, making British textile production more profitable.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - History & Culture - 21st March 2026

Devesh
Mar 21
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Updated: 2 days ago

Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s Indian History & Culture (Every Saturday) Quiz — covering 1924 Belgaum Session, Sembiyan Mahadevi, History of India and more.

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