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The All India Students' Federation (AISF) is the most recently established student organization in India.
Answer: False
This statement is factually inaccurate. The All India Students' Federation (AISF), established on August 12, 1936, is recognized as the oldest student organization in India, not the most recently established.
The original motto of the AISF was 'Study & Struggle'.
Answer: False
The original motto of the AISF was 'Freedom, Peace and Progress.' The motto was subsequently amended to 'Study & Struggle' at the 1958 National Convention.
Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated the founding conference of the AISF in Lucknow.
Answer: True
The founding conference of the AISF, held on August 12, 1936, in Lucknow, was indeed inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru.
The AISF's motto was changed to 'Freedom, Peace and Progress' at the 1958 National Convention.
Answer: False
The AISF's motto was changed from 'Freedom, Peace and Progress' to 'Study & Struggle' at the 1958 National Convention, not the other way around.
The founding conference of the AISF was held in Lahore.
Answer: False
The founding conference of the AISF took place in Lucknow on August 12, 1936, not in Lahore.
The AISF's 11th National Conference was held in Bombay in 1947.
Answer: True
The 11th National Conference of the AISF took place in Bombay from December 29-31, 1947.
The motto 'Study & Struggle' emphasizes the organization's focus on academic research and peaceful dialogue.
Answer: False
The motto 'Study & Struggle' reflects the organization's dual commitment to intellectual engagement ('Study') and active participation in social and political movements ('Struggle'), rather than solely academic research and peaceful dialogue.
When and where was the All India Students' Federation (AISF) founded?
Answer: August 12, 1936, in Lucknow
The All India Students' Federation (AISF) was founded on August 12, 1936, at a conference held in Lucknow.
Which prominent leader inaugurated the founding conference of the AISF?
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
The founding conference of the AISF in Lucknow was inaugurated by the prominent national leader Jawaharlal Nehru.
Who presided over the founding conference of the AISF in Lucknow?
Answer: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a significant political figure of the era, presided over the founding conference of the All India Students' Federation in Lucknow.
What was the original motto of the AISF?
Answer: Freedom, Peace and Progress
The original motto adopted by the All India Students' Federation was 'Freedom, Peace and Progress'.
The AISF is ideologically aligned with Scientific Socialism and maintains an affiliation with the Communist Party of India.
Answer: True
The AISF's ideological foundation is Scientific Socialism, and it is affiliated with the Communist Party of India (CPI), as indicated by its inclusion in relevant organizational contexts.
The AISF is affiliated with the International Union of Students (IUS) but not the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY).
Answer: False
The AISF holds affiliations with both the International Union of Students (IUS) and the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY), indicating its engagement with international student and youth organizations.
The stated purpose of the AISF is to promote Scientific Socialism.
Answer: True
The primary stated purpose of the All India Students' Federation (AISF) is to promote the ideology of Scientific Socialism.
The AISF's main publication is called 'Student Voice'.
Answer: False
The primary publication of the AISF mentioned in the source material is 'Student's Action', not 'Student Voice'.
The AISF is affiliated with the Communist Party of India (CPI).
Answer: True
The AISF maintains a formal affiliation with the Communist Party of India (CPI), reflecting its ideological alignment and organizational ties.
The AISF's inclusion in the 'Communism in India' sidebar signifies its historical opposition to communist movements.
Answer: False
The AISF's inclusion in the 'Communism in India' sidebar, specifically under organizations affiliated with the Communist Party of India (CPI), signifies its alignment with and participation in communist movements, not opposition.
What ideology does the AISF primarily support?
Answer: Scientific Socialism
The AISF primarily supports and promotes the ideology of Scientific Socialism.
The AISF holds affiliations with which two international student organizations?
Answer: WFDY and IUS
The AISF is affiliated with two major international student organizations: the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) and the International Union of Students (IUS).
What is the main organ or publication of the AISF mentioned in the text?
Answer: Student's Action
The primary organ or publication of the AISF mentioned in the provided text is 'Student's Action'.
At its second conference, the AISF passed a resolution condemning Nazi Germany's intervention in Republican Spain.
Answer: True
Indeed, at its second conference held in Lahore, the AISF adopted a resolution that unequivocally condemned the intervention of Nazi Germany in the affairs of Republican Spain.
The AISF provided support during the Bengal famine of 1943 and mobilized students for the Royal Indian Navy mutiny.
Answer: True
The AISF was actively involved in humanitarian efforts, providing support during the Bengal famine of 1943, and also mobilized student participation in solidarity with the Royal Indian Navy mutiny.
After India's independence, the AISF played a significant role in the Naxalite movement.
Answer: False
Post-independence, the AISF played a central role in the Telangana Rebellion, not the Naxalite movement. Its involvement in the Quit India Movement is also a significant historical contribution.
Karnail Singh Benipal was killed while participating in the Goa liberation movement.
Answer: True
Karnail Singh Benipal, an AISF leader, tragically lost his life while actively participating in the Goa liberation movement.
During the 1980s Khalistan movement, AISF activists provided armed training to counter militants and suffered casualties.
Answer: True
During the 1980s, AISF activists, under leadership such as Satyapal Dang, actively engaged against the Khalistan movement by providing armed training to counter-militants and sustained casualties in the process.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, AISF activists focused solely on organizing online study groups for students.
Answer: False
During the COVID-19 pandemic, AISF activists undertook broader humanitarian efforts, including the distribution of essential goods and masks, and the establishment of helplines, beyond solely organizing online study groups.
The AISF participated in relief efforts during the 1943 Bengal famine.
Answer: True
The AISF demonstrated its commitment to social welfare by actively participating in relief efforts during the devastating Bengal famine of 1943.
The AISF played a role in the Goa liberation movement, with leader Karnail Singh Benipal being killed during the action.
Answer: True
The AISF actively participated in the Goa liberation movement, and tragically, its leader Karnail Singh Benipal was killed during this campaign.
Harpal Mohali, an AISF leader, was paralyzed after being shot by Khalistan militants.
Answer: True
Harpal Mohali, an AISF leader actively involved in countering the Khalistan movement, was shot by militants and subsequently paralyzed as a consequence of his activism.
The AISF's participation in the Goa liberation movement highlighted its commitment to national causes.
Answer: True
The AISF's active involvement in the Goa liberation movement, which included significant sacrifices, underscored the organization's dedication to national causes and territorial integrity.
The AISF's involvement in the Bengal famine of 1943 demonstrated its commitment to political activism over social welfare.
Answer: False
The AISF's engagement in relief efforts during the Bengal famine of 1943 clearly demonstrated its commitment to social welfare and humanitarian aid, rather than prioritizing political activism exclusively.
Which historical event involving Republican Spain did the AISF condemn in a resolution at its second conference?
Answer: The intervention by Nazi Germany into the affairs of Republican Spain
At its second conference, the AISF passed a resolution specifically condemning the intervention by Nazi Germany into the affairs of Republican Spain.
Besides relief work during the Bengal famine, what other pre-independence action did the AISF support?
Answer: The Royal Indian Navy mutiny
In addition to providing support during the Bengal famine, the AISF also mobilized students in solidarity with the Royal Indian Navy mutiny in Bombay.
What major post-independence movement did the AISF play a central role in, according to the source?
Answer: The Telangana Rebellion
Following India's independence, the AISF played a central role in the Telangana Rebellion, a significant post-independence movement.
During the Goa liberation movement, which AISF leader was killed?
Answer: Karnail Singh Benipal
Karnail Singh Benipal, an active participant in the Goa liberation movement and an AISF leader, was killed during this campaign.
How did the AISF respond to the Khalistan movement in the 1980s?
Answer: They provided armed training to counter militants and suffered casualties.
During the 1980s, the AISF actively countered the Khalistan movement by providing armed training to counter-militants and sustained casualties in their efforts.
What actions did AISF activists take during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Answer: Distributed masks, established helplines, and called for distribution of essential goods.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, AISF activists engaged in practical support by distributing masks, establishing helplines for students, and advocating for the distribution of essential goods.
The AISF's participation in the Goa liberation movement is significant because:
Answer: It involved the sacrifice of leader Karnail Singh Benipal.
The AISF's participation in the Goa liberation movement is particularly significant due to the sacrifice of its leader, Karnail Singh Benipal, who was killed during the campaign.
The headquarters of the AISF is located in Mumbai, India.
Answer: False
The headquarters of the AISF is situated at 4/7, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi-110002, India, not in Mumbai.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as the first general secretary of the AISF.
Answer: False
Muhammad Ali Jinnah presided over the founding conference of the AISF. The first general secretary elected was Prem Narayan Bhargava.
The AISF has a notable presence only in the southern states of India.
Answer: False
The AISF maintains a significant presence across numerous states in India, including but not limited to Kerala, Bihar, West Bengal, Tripura, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Assam, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, and Punjab, extending to most universities nationwide.
The administrative structure of the AISF includes national, state, and district level bodies, but lacks representation at the institutional level.
Answer: False
The AISF's administrative structure is comprehensive, encompassing national, state, and district levels, as well as representation at the institutional level (e.g., university unions).
The 15th National Conference of the AISF was held in Udaipur in 1959.
Answer: True
The 15th National Conference of the AISF convened in Udaipur from January 2-4, 1959.
The 16th National Conference of AISF was successfully held in Kanpur in 1961 as scheduled.
Answer: False
The 16th National Conference, scheduled for Kanpur in 1961, was unfortunately cancelled due to a natural disaster, preventing its scheduled occurrence.
Vicky Mahesari was elected National President at the 29th AISF National Conference in 2018.
Answer: False
At the 29th AISF National Conference in 2018, Shuvam Banerjee was elected National President, and Vicky Mahesari was elected General Secretary.
The 30th AISF National Conference in 2023 elected Dinesh Sreerangaraj as the National President.
Answer: False
The 30th AISF National Conference in 2023 elected Vicky Mahesari as National President and Dinesh Sreerangaraj as General Secretary.
The AISF's official website is aisfofficial.org.
Answer: False
The official website for the AISF is aisf.org.in, not aisfofficial.org.
Viraaj Devang is the current General Secretary of the AISF as of June 30, 2024.
Answer: False
As of June 30, 2024, Viraaj Devang holds the position of National President of the AISF. Dinesh Sreerangaraj serves as the General Secretary.
Atul Kumar Anjan served as President and Amarjeet Kaur as General Secretary for both the 20th and 21st AISF National Conferences.
Answer: True
Atul Kumar Anjan held the position of President, and Amarjeet Kaur served as General Secretary for both the 20th (1979) and 21st (1983) National Conferences of the AISF.
Viraaj Devang was elected National President of AISF on June 30, 2024.
Answer: True
Viraaj Devang, formerly the National Treasurer, was elected as the National President of the AISF on June 30, 2024.
The 26th National Conference of AISF was held in Chennai in 2006.
Answer: True
The 26th National Conference of the AISF convened in Chennai from January 3-6, 2006.
Who was elected as the first general secretary of the AISF?
Answer: Prem Narayan Bhargava
Prem Narayan Bhargava was elected as the inaugural general secretary of the All India Students' Federation.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a state with a strong AISF presence?
Answer: Gujarat
The AISF maintains a strong presence in states such as Kerala, West Bengal, and Tripura, among many others. Gujarat is not explicitly listed as having a notable presence in the provided information.
Which of the following is part of the AISF's administrative structure?
Answer: Block level committee
The AISF's administrative structure includes various levels, such as national, state, district, and block level committees, as well as institutional unions.
Who presided over the 15th National Conference of the AISF held in Udaipur?
Answer: Vidyasagar Nautiyal
Vidyasagar Nautiyal presided over the 15th National Conference of the AISF, which took place in Udaipur in 1959.
Why was the 16th National Conference of AISF, scheduled for Kanpur in 1961, cancelled?
Answer: Because of a natural disaster
The 16th National Conference of the AISF, planned for Kanpur in 1961, could not be held as scheduled due to the occurrence of a natural disaster.
Who were elected President and General Secretary at the 29th AISF National Conference in 2018?
Answer: Shuvam Banerjee (President), Vicky Mahesari (Gen Sec)
At the 29th AISF National Conference in 2018, Shuvam Banerjee was elected National President, and Vicky Mahesari was elected General Secretary.
Who were elected President and General Secretary at the 30th AISF National Conference in 2023?
Answer: Vicky Mahesari (President), Dinesh Sreerangaraj (Gen Sec)
The 30th AISF National Conference in 2023 elected Vicky Mahesari as National President and Dinesh Sreerangaraj as General Secretary.
The AISF actively opposed the Kothari Commission's recommendations for educational reform.
Answer: False
Contrary to opposition, the AISF participated in the Kothari Commission, which was instrumental in shaping significant educational reforms in India.
The AISF has protested against the National Education Policy (NEP) and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Answer: True
The AISF has actively engaged in protests against contemporary policies, including the National Education Policy (NEP) and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), demonstrating its involvement in current socio-political discourse.
The AISF does not support LGBT rights and has not had transgender representation in its leadership.
Answer: False
The AISF actively supports LGBT rights. Notably, Nadira Mehrin, an AISF member, was the first transgender person to contest a student union election at Kerala University, signifying progress in transgender representation.
The AISF has actively campaigned against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).
Answer: True
The AISF has actively campaigned against standardized entrance examinations such as the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), advocating for alternative admission processes.
In January 2022, AISF activists protested alleged errors in the RRB NTPC exam results by organizing a bandh in Kolkata.
Answer: False
While AISF activists protested alleged errors in the RRB NTPC exam results in January 2022, the organized bandh occurred in Patna, Bihar, not Kolkata.
The AISF has been involved in protests against proposed increases in university fees.
Answer: True
The AISF has consistently voiced concerns regarding educational affordability and has been involved in protests against proposed increases in university fees.
The AISF organized a national convention titled 'Reject NEP 2020' in Chennai in May 2022.
Answer: True
In May 2022, the AISF convened a national convention in Chennai specifically titled 'Reject NEP 2020,' advocating for the withdrawal of the National Education Policy.
What was the AISF's stance on the Kothari Commission?
Answer: They participated in it, contributing to educational reforms.
The AISF actively participated in the Kothari Commission, contributing to its work which laid the foundation for significant educational reforms in India.
In recent years, the AISF has protested against which policy?
Answer: The National Education Policy (NEP)
The AISF has actively protested against the National Education Policy (NEP), advocating for its withdrawal or significant revision.
What is the AISF's position on LGBT rights?
Answer: They actively support LGBT rights.
The AISF actively supports LGBT rights, as evidenced by their members' participation in advocacy and the historical election of a transgender candidate.
The AISF has campaigned against which entrance examination?
Answer: NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test)
The AISF has actively campaigned against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), among other educational policies and examinations.
What specific protest action did AISF members take in Patna in January 2022?
Answer: A Bihar Bandh to protest alleged errors in RRB NTPC exam results.
In January 2022, AISF activists organized a Bihar Bandh in Patna to protest alleged errors in the results of the Railway Recruitment Control Board's Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC) exam.
What was the AISF's stance on the National Education Policy (NEP) in 2022?
Answer: They organized a convention titled 'Reject NEP 2020' advocating for its withdrawal.
In 2022, the AISF organized a national convention in Chennai specifically titled 'Reject NEP 2020,' advocating for the withdrawal of the National Education Policy.
Hemu Kalani, an AISF leader, was publicly hanged in 1943 at the age of 25 after being arrested for his role in the Quit India Movement.
Answer: False
Hemu Kalani, an AISF leader, was indeed arrested for his role in the Quit India Movement and publicly hanged in 1943. However, he was 19 years old at the time of his execution, not 25.
Inder Kumar Gujral, former Prime Minister of India, is a notable former leader of the AISF.
Answer: True
Inder Kumar Gujral, who later served as Prime Minister of India, is indeed recognized as a notable former leader associated with the AISF.
A. B. Bardhan and D. Raja are identified as prominent AISF leaders who never held positions in the Communist Party of India.
Answer: False
A. B. Bardhan and D. Raja are prominent figures who were leaders within the AISF and also held significant leadership positions within the Communist Party of India (CPI).
O. N. V. Kurup, a famous Malayalam poet, had no association with the AISF.
Answer: False
O. N. V. Kurup, a renowned Malayalam poet, was indeed associated with the AISF, serving as a former leader within the organization.
Kanaklata Barua was an AISF leader who was publicly hanged for her role in the Quit India Movement.
Answer: False
While Kanaklata Barua was an AISF leader who died participating in the independence struggle, it was Hemu Kalani who was publicly hanged for his role in the Quit India Movement. Kanaklata Barua died during the Quit India Movement protests.
Nadira Mehrin, an AISF member, was the first transgender person to contest a student union election at Kerala University.
Answer: True
Nadira Mehrin, an AISF member, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first transgender individual to contest a student union election at Kerala University in 2018.
G. R. Anil, V. S. Sunil Kumar, and K. Rajan are former AISF leaders who served as ministers in Kerala.
Answer: True
G. R. Anil, V. S. Sunil Kumar, and K. Rajan are indeed former leaders of the AISF who have subsequently served as ministers in the government of Kerala.
Nadira Mehrin's contest for chairperson at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit was a setback for transgender representation.
Answer: False
Nadira Mehrin's contest for chairperson at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, following her historic candidacy at Kerala University, represented a significant advancement and progress for transgender representation in student politics, not a setback.
The 'See also' section related to AISF lists prominent Indian Prime Ministers.
Answer: False
The 'See also' section primarily lists related student organizations and broader political contexts. While some former AISF leaders like I. K. Gujral became Prime Ministers, the section itself does not primarily list Indian Prime Ministers as related entities.
Biswanath Mukherjee was a founder of the AISF in Bengal and a leader of the Communist Party of India.
Answer: True
Biswanath Mukherjee is recognized as a key founder of the AISF in Bengal and also held a leadership position within the Communist Party of India.
How did AISF leader Hemu Kalani contribute to the Indian independence movement according to the source?
Answer: He was arrested and publicly hanged at age 19 for his role in the Quit India Movement.
Hemu Kalani, an AISF leader, was arrested in 1942 for his active participation in the Quit India Movement and was subsequently executed by hanging at the age of 19.
Which former Prime Minister of India is mentioned as a notable former leader of the AISF?
Answer: Inder Kumar Gujral
Inder Kumar Gujral, who later served as Prime Minister of India, is recognized as a notable former leader of the AISF.
Which two prominent CPI leaders are also noted as being associated with the AISF?
Answer: A. B. Bardhan and D. Raja
A. B. Bardhan and D. Raja are identified as prominent leaders who were associated with the AISF and also held significant positions within the Communist Party of India (CPI).
Who is O. N. V. Kurup, mentioned in connection with the AISF?
Answer: A renowned Malayalam poet and former AISF leader
O. N. V. Kurup was a distinguished Malayalam poet who also served as a former leader within the All India Students' Federation.
Who is identified as one of the founders of the AISF in Bengal?
Answer: Biswanath Mukherjee
Biswanath Mukherjee is identified as one of the founders of the AISF in Bengal and also as a leader of the Communist Party of India.