Which statements about M. N. Roy are correct?

Neither statement is correct. The All-India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was founded in 1920 under the presidency of Lala Lajpat Rai, not M. N. Roy. Additionally, M. N. Roy passed away on January 25, 1954, and therefore could not have opposed the 1964 split of the Communist Party of India into CPI and CPI(M).

Who was Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and what were his contributions?

Keshav Baliram Hedgewar was the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1925. A medical practitioner inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and associated with the Anushilan Samiti, he actively participated in the Indian National Congress and courted arrest during the Non-Cooperation Movement. However, he did not found the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha.

What is the significance of the Government of India Act, 1935, in the history of civil services in India?

The Government of India Act, 1935, proposed the establishment of a Public Service Commission for both the federation and the provinces. This laid the foundation for modern recruitment to civil services in India and eventually led to the creation of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Which personality rejected idol worship, supported women’s education, and founded the Arya Samaj?

Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875. He rejected idolatry and ritualism, supported women's education, opposed child marriage and untouchability, and advocated a return to Vedic principles. He also promoted cow protection through his pamphlet 'Gokarunanidhi' and the establishment of the Gaurakshini Sabha.

Khido Khundi is the traditional Indian form of which modern sport?

Khido Khundi is the traditional Indian form of modern field hockey. It was played in regions such as Punjab and Bombay using a cotton ball and a twisted stick. This indigenous game contributed to India's rich hockey legacy and the eventual establishment of the Indian Hockey Federation in 1925.

When was the Communist Party of India founded?

The Communist Party of India (CPI) traces its origin to the Kanpur Conference held on December 26, 1925. However, some historians and political groups also consider the 1920 Tashkent meeting associated with M. N. Roy as an earlier milestone in its formation.

When was the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) established?

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was founded in 1925 by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur with the aim of promoting unity and cultural nationalism among Hindus.

What is the Arya Samaj and who founded it?

Arya Samaj is a socio-religious reform movement founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875. It promotes Vedic teachings, social equality, women's education, and the eradication of caste discrimination and social evils.

What is the origin and significance of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

The UPSC evolved from the Civil Service Commission established in 1926, following the recommendations of the Lee Commission. The Government of India Act, 1935, further strengthened the framework, leading to the formation of the Federal Public Service Commission, which became the Union Public Service Commission after independence.

When was the Indian Hockey Federation established?

The Indian Hockey Federation was established on November 7, 1925, marking the formal organization of hockey in India. In 2009, it was replaced by Hockey India, the current governing body affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - History & Culture - 4th April 2026

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Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s Indian History & Culture (Every Saturday) Quiz — covering M N Roy, Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, history of civil services in India, Khido Khundi and more.

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