Welcome to Set-04: The History Special (Indian Freedom Struggle).
You have successfully covered Set-01 (General GK), Set-02 (West Bengal GK), and Set-03 (Science). Now we address the most significant section for any competitive exam: **Modern Indian History**.
The entire history portion of the WBP Constable syllabus focuses mainly on the period from **1857 to 1947**—the fight for India’s freedom. This section is highly scoring if you memorize key dates, personalities, and movements.
This Mock Test Covers:
- Major Revolts and Movements (Swadeshi, Non-Cooperation, Quit India).
- Key Acts (Morley-Minto, Government of India Act).
- Indian National Congress Sessions and Leaders.
- Viceroys and their Contribution.
- Total Questions: 20
- Level: Moderate (Focusing on Dates and Leaders).
- Target Score: 15/20 (History can be tricky!).
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The history syllabus for the West Bengal Police Constable exam is very specific. Focus must be on the **Indian National Movement** and the role of key leaders. If you master the timeline, names, and places, you can easily secure 8 out of 10 marks in this section.
This Set-04 Mock Test tested your knowledge of the period between the Revolt of 1857 and Independence in 1947. Below are the three most high-yield areas for quick revision.
1. Essential Timeline of Indian Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)
Dates are paramount in History. Memorize these crucial events in chronological order:
| Year | Event / Act | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1857 | Sepoy Mutiny (The First War of Independence) | Started by Mangal Pandey. Ended East India Company rule. |
| 1885 | Formation of Indian National Congress (INC) | Founded by A. O. Hume in Bombay. |
| 1905 | Partition of Bengal | Under Lord Curzon. Led to the Swadeshi Movement. |
| 1909 | Morley-Minto Reforms | Introduced Separate Electorates for Muslims. |
| 1919 | Jallianwala Bagh Massacre & Rowlatt Act | General Dyer ordered the firing in Amritsar. |
| 1920-22 | Non-Cooperation Movement | Led by Mahatma Gandhi; withdrawn after Chauri Chaura incident. |
| 1930 | Civil Disobedience Movement (Dandi March) | Gandhi broke the Salt Law in Dandi. |
| 1942 | Quit India Movement | The ‘Do or Die’ call was given. |
| 1947 | Indian Independence | Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy. |
2. Important Indian National Congress (INC) Sessions
The INC sessions often define the path of the freedom struggle. Questions about the first woman president or the place of the ‘Purna Swaraj’ resolution are very common.
| Year | Place | President | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Bombay | W. C. Bonnerjee | First Session (72 Delegates). |
| 1906 | Calcutta | Dadabhai Naoroji | Word ‘Swaraj’ first used. |
| 1907 | Surat | Rash Behari Ghosh | Surat Split (Moderates vs Extremists). |
| 1916 | Lucknow | A. C. Majumdar | Lucknow Pact (INC & Muslim League reconciled). |
| 1917 | Calcutta | Annie Besant | First female President of INC. |
| 1924 | Belgaum | Mahatma Gandhi | The only session presided over by Gandhi. |
| 1929 | Lahore | Jawaharlal Nehru | Resolution for ‘Purna Swaraj’ (Complete Independence) passed. |
3. Viceroys and Their Key Contributions
The policies of British Viceroys directly influenced the freedom movements. Know their major acts:
- Lord Canning (1856-1862): Last Governor-General and first Viceroy.
- Lord Lytton (1876-1880): Known for the Vernacular Press Act (1878).
- Lord Ripon (1880-1884): Known as the ‘Father of Local Self Government’. Repealed the Vernacular Press Act.
- Lord Curzon (1899-1905): Responsible for the Partition of Bengal (1905).
- Lord Hardinge II (1910-1916): Capital shift from Calcutta to Delhi (1911).
- Lord Irwin (1926-1931): Signed the Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931).
- Lord Mountbatten (1947-1948): Last Viceroy of British India. Oversaw Independence.
For more detailed reading on the socio-economic causes of the struggle, refer to resources like the NCERT History textbooks (Class 8 and 10).
Your WBP series is almost complete. Finish the final set: Next Up: Set-05! This will be the **Final Full Mock Test (All Subjects Mixed)** with 100 Questions. Get ready for the Grand Finale!
Conclusion:
History is about linkage. Connect the events with the Viceroys and the dates. Use the tables above for daily revision to guarantee success in the WBP Constable GK section.
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