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What was the main reason behind the nationalist upsurge at the end of the First World War?
What was the main reason behind the nationalist upsurge at the end of the First World War?
- Post-War economic prosperity
- Colonial disillusionment worldwide
- Impact of the Russian Revolution (correct)
- Nationalist contentment with imperialism
Which system was implemented in the provinces through the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
Which system was implemented in the provinces through the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
- Direct rule by ministers
- Dyarchy with reserved and transferred subjects (correct)
- Governor-general's absolute power
- Bicameral legislatures
What was a drawback of the Dyarchy arrangement under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
What was a drawback of the Dyarchy arrangement under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
- Empowerment of provincial ministers
- Responsibility of central executives to the legislature
- Simplified and functional structure
- Limited franchise for the people (correct)
Why did nationalists feel a sense of betrayal by the British after World War I?
Why did nationalists feel a sense of betrayal by the British after World War I?
During Gandhi's activism in South Africa, what did he campaign against?
During Gandhi's activism in South Africa, what did he campaign against?
What was a key feature of the Central Legislative Assembly set up under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
What was a key feature of the Central Legislative Assembly set up under the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms?
What is the primary focus of the text provided?
What is the primary focus of the text provided?
Which product is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which product is NOT mentioned in the text?
What can readers do after logging in with Disqus?
What can readers do after logging in with Disqus?
What is the purpose of 'Spikefitness' mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of 'Spikefitness' mentioned in the text?
Where can a reader subscribe to receive daily updates of the latest articles?
Where can a reader subscribe to receive daily updates of the latest articles?
What is NOT listed under 'Top Searches' in the text provided?
What is NOT listed under 'Top Searches' in the text provided?
What is the Union Government likely to do in fiscal year 2019-20 regarding funds from the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)?
What is the Union Government likely to do in fiscal year 2019-20 regarding funds from the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)?
How has the government's reliance on borrowing from the NSSF changed over the years?
How has the government's reliance on borrowing from the NSSF changed over the years?
What impact does borrowing more from NSSF have on the 10-year Government securities yield?
What impact does borrowing more from NSSF have on the 10-year Government securities yield?
Why are states now relying more on market borrowings instead of borrowing from the NSSF?
Why are states now relying more on market borrowings instead of borrowing from the NSSF?
What major change occurred in National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) from April 2016 onward?
What major change occurred in National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) from April 2016 onward?
How does the cost of borrowings from NSSF compare to market borrowings?
How does the cost of borrowings from NSSF compare to market borrowings?
What is the main objective of the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)?
What is the main objective of the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)?
Which of the following is NOT classified under small savings instruments?
Which of the following is NOT classified under small savings instruments?
Who administers the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)?
Who administers the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)?
Under which rule was the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) established?
Under which rule was the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) established?
Which of the following is a social security scheme classified under the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)?
Which of the following is a social security scheme classified under the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)?
In what year was the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) established?
In what year was the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) established?
Study Notes
Post-War Nationalist Upsurge
- Post-War economic hardship led to nationalist disillusionment with imperialism worldwide.
- The Russian Revolution of 1917 further fueled nationalist sentiments.
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1918)
- Introduced Dyarchy in provinces, dividing subjects into reserved and transferred lists for administration.
- Reserved subjects were administered by the governor through an executive council, while transferred subjects were administered by ministers from the legislative council.
- The governor-general had extensive powers, along with the secretary of state, for interference.
Drawbacks of Dyarchy
- The arrangement was too complex and irrational to be functional.
- The central executive was not responsible to the legislature.
- The franchise was limited.
Gandhi's Activism in South Africa (1893-1914)
- Gandhi set up the Natal Indian Congress and started Indian Opinion.
- He led a Satyagraha against registration certificates.
- He campaigned against restrictions on Indian migration.
- He campaigned against the poll tax and the invalidation of Indian marriages.
National Small Savings Fund (NSSF)
- Established in 1999, the NSSF is administered by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance.
- The fund is used to de-link small savings transactions from the Consolidated Fund of India.
- The NSSF operates in the public account, and its transactions do not impact the fiscal deficit of the Centre directly.
- Small savings instruments include postal deposits, savings certificates, and social security schemes.
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Learn about the reasons behind the rise in nationalist movements following the First World War, including economic hardships, disillusionment with imperialism, and political reforms like the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. Explore the impact of the Russian Revolution and the concept of Dyarchy in provinces.
