📜 Modern History Chapter 20: Gaya Congress, Swaraj Party and the Constructive Phase, 1922-1928 (स्वराज्य पार्टी एवं रचनात्मक चरण)

Module 3: Bihar Politics, 1923-24

📖 Chapter 20 of 28 🧩 Module 3 of 6 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 5 MCQs
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Subtopic 3.1: Bihar Politics, 1923-24

  • On 30 August 1923 Babu Nirsu Narayan Singh moved a resolution in the Bihar Legislative Council to abolish flogging in jails.
  • Flag Day was observed in Bihar on 18 July 1923.
  • On 31 October 1923 the Bihar Provincial Conference met at Motihari under Babu Dharnidhar.
  • In February 1924 the paper Desh, its editor Pt. Parasnath Tiwari and printer Mahavir Ram were prosecuted for the essays "Vijay ka Sadhan" and "Mata ki Pukar"; Desh was printed at the Searchlight Press.
  • In 1924 communal riots broke out in Bihar; Bhagalpur was the worst affected.
Bihar Politics, 1923-24
Figure: Bihar Politics, 1923-24
⭐ Key Points
  • Who moved a resolution in the Bihar Legislative Council on 30 August 1923 to abolish flogging in jails? Babu Nirsu Narayan Singh.
  • When was Flag Day observed in Bihar? On 18 July 1923.
  • Where did the Bihar Provincial Conference meet on 31 October 1923 under Babu Dharnidhar? At Motihari.
  • Desh, printed at the Searchlight Press, for the essays "Vijay ka Sadhan" and "Mata ki Pukar".
  • Which place was worst affected by the communal riots in Bihar in 1924? Bhagalpur.
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Question: Who moved a resolution in the Bihar Legislative Council on 30 August 1923 to abolish flogging in jails? Answer: Babu Nirsu Narayan Singh.
  • Question: When was Flag Day observed in Bihar? Answer: 18 July 1923.
  • Question: Where did the Bihar Provincial Conference meet on 31 October 1923 under Babu Dharnidhar? Answer: Motihari.
  • Question: In February 1924, which paper, its editor Pt. Parasnath Tiwari and printer Mahavir Ram were prosecuted? Answer: Desh.
  • Question: Which place was worst affected by the communal riots in Bihar in 1924? Answer: Bhagalpur.
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Question 1: Who moved a resolution in the Bihar Legislative Council on 30 August 1923 to abolish flogging in jails?

Babu Nirsu Narayan Singh.

Question 2: When was Flag Day observed in Bihar?

On 18 July 1923.

Question 3: Where did the Bihar Provincial Conference meet on 31 October 1923 under Babu Dharnidhar?

At Motihari.

Question 4: In February 1924, which paper, its editor Pt. Parasnath Tiwari and printer Mahavir Ram were prosecuted?

Desh, printed at the Searchlight Press, for the essays "Vijay ka Sadhan" and "Mata ki Pukar".

Question 5: Which place was worst affected by the communal riots in Bihar in 1924?

Bhagalpur.
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Who moved a resolution in the Bihar Legislative Council on 30 August 1923 to abolish flogging in jails?

Babu Nirsu Narayan Singh.

When was Flag Day observed in Bihar?

18 July 1923.

Where did the Bihar Provincial Conference meet on 31 October 1923 under Babu Dharnidhar?

Motihari.

In February 1924, which paper, its editor Pt. Parasnath Tiwari and printer Mahavir Ram were prosecuted?

Desh.

Which place was worst affected by the communal riots in Bihar in 1924?

Bhagalpur.
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