Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

In which year was the 'Native Marriage Act' passed?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 1872

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1872”.
The Native Marriage Act was passed in the year 1872.

This Act was aimed at providing legal recognition to the marriages of Hindus and Muslims in British India and was an important step in the reform of personal laws during the British colonial period.

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2) The arrival of the Cabinet Mission
3) Muslim League launches Direct Action
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Codes:
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  2. B) D B C A
  3. C) A B D C
  4. D) D B A C
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  2. B) Kol uprising
  3. C) Rampa uprising
  4. D) Santhal uprising
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List-I (Ruling Dynasties) List-II (Capitals)

A. Pallava - 1. Warangal
B. Pandya - 2. Kanchi
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D. Kaktiya - 4. Devagiri

Code:
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  2. B) 2 3 4 1
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III Quit India Movement
IV Dandi March

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