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Q. Mahatma Gandhi’s remark, “A post-dated cheque on a crumbling bank” is regarding the proposals of

A
Cripps Mission
B
Simmon Commission
C
Cabinet Mission
D
Wavel Plan

Correct Answer

Cripps Mission

More Questions on History

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    B)Karachi
    C)Surat
    D)Bombay
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    B)Russia and Turkey
    C)Russia and Japan
    D)England and France
    Answer: Russia and Turkey
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    A)Kumaragupta I
    B)Skandagupta
    C)Chandragupta Ii
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    Answer: Skandagupta
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    A)Bhaskara
    B)Aryabhatta
    C)Brahmagupta
    D)Mahavira
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    A)Parsi education Reform Association
    B)Parsi Economical Reform Association
    C)Parsi culture Reform Association
    D)Parsi religious Reform Association
    Answer: Parsi religious Reform Association
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    A)Castles
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    C)Homes of townspeople
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    C)locally
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  • Q. Who was the National leader who wrote History of India on the walls of the Andaman Cellular Jail?
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    A)1676
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