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1. Consider the following statements :
The legendary ruler Marthanda Varma won a decisive victory against the Dutch
which was

i. The most fearsome military and colonial power of the time.

ii. A quasi-government in Travancore.

ii. A trading company.

iv. The ruler of Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Select the answer using the
options given below.

A) Only ii B) Only i
C) Only ii and iii D) Only iv
2. Which of the following statements is correct about the formation of the Indian National
Congress in 1885 ?
i. It was started by the British initiative to act as the Safety Valve to curb anti-British
feeling.
ii. It was the culmination of political awakening and national consciousness to achieve
anti-imperialist objectives.
iii. The educated elites founded it to fulfil their aspirations of grabbing political power.
iv. It was founded by Mahatma Gandhi.
Select the correct answer using the options given below.
A) Only iii B) Only i
©) Only ii D) Only iv

3. Consider the following statements about the Round Table Conference, 1930 - 31 :
i. The British fostered the idea that the conference was a failure in order to diffuse the
success of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

ii. Gandhi returned empty handed from the Conference.
iii. The British were serious about granting Responsible Government to India.
iv. India was promised independence at the Conference.
Which of the statements given above is correct ? Select the answer from the options

given below.
A) Only i and iv B) Only ii
©) On iii D) Only i

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