Q1) Which of the following are correct?
A. Harrappan seals was a most distinctive artifact of the harappan civilization
B. Harappan seal motifs conveyed a meaning to those unable to read it
C. Harappan seals had sanskrit script on them
D. Harappan seals had pali and prakrit inscription on them
E. Some harrapan seals showed wider spacing of script from right and cramping on left
Options :
1) A & D only
2) C , D and E only
3) A, B and E only
4) A, C and D only
The correct answer is: 3) A, B and E only
Q2) Match List 1 with List 2:
List 1 List 2
A) Kushanas I) Piyadassi
B) Ashoka II) Devputra
C) Samudragupta III) Court- Poet
D) Harisena IV) Prayag Prashasti
Options:
1) A- II , B-I, C-IV, D-III
2) A-I, B-II, C-III, D- IV
3) A- IV, B- III, C- II, D- I
4) A- III, B – IV, C- I, D- II
Correct answer is: 1. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Q3) Name the first site from where indus valley civilization was discovered
1)Harappa
2)Rakhigarhi
3)Hulas
4)Sinauli
The correct answer is:
1.Harappa , Harappa was the first site where evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in the 1920s by archaeologists. This discovery led to the identification of the entire Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization.
Q4) Match List 1 with List 2Options: 1) A – III, B -IV, C- II, D- I 2) A- IV, B= III, C- I, D- II 3) A- IV, B- I, C – III, D- II 4) A- I, B -IV, C -III, D – II The correct answer is: 2.A- IV, B- III, C- I, D- II Here's the matching explanation: A) Alexander Greenlaw - Detailed photography at Hampi, Alexander Greenlaw is known for his detailed photography of Hampi in the mid-19th century. B) John Marshall - Conservation works of Vijaynagar began under him, Sir John Marshall was a British archaeologist who led conservation efforts and archaeological work at various sites, including Vijayanagar. C) JF Fleet - Documenting the inscription on temple walls, J.F. Fleet was known for his work in documenting inscriptions on temple walls and other historical records. D) Colin Mackenzie - Visits Vijaynagar in 1800, Colin Mackenzie was an early explorer of South India and visited Vijayanagar in the early 19th century, around 1800.List 1 A) Alexander Greenlaw B) John Marshall C) JF Fleet D) Colin MckenzList 2 I) Documenting the inscription on temple walls II) Visits vijaynagar in 1800 III) Conservation works of Vijaynagar began under him IV) Detailed photography at Hampi
Q5) Match list 1 with list 2
List 1 List 2
A)Duarte Barbosa I) Morocco
B)Marco Polo II)Spain
C)Ibn Battuta III)Portugal
D)Antonio Monserrate IV)Italy
Choose the correct one
1) A – I, B -II , C- IV, D- III
2) A- III, B – IV, C -I, D -II
3) A- I, B -III, C- IV, D – II
4) A- III, B – IV, C -II, D- I
The correct answer is:
2. A- III, B – IV, C -I, D -II
Here's the matching explanation:
A) Duarte Barbosa - III) Portugal, Duarte Barbosa was a Portuguese writer and explorer.
B) Marco Polo - IV) Italy, Marco Polo was an Italian merchant and explorer from Venice.
C) Ibn Battuta - I) Morocco, Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan explorer and traveler.
D) Antonio Monserrate - II) Spain, Antonio Monserrate was a Spanish missionary and scholar.
Q6) Match list 1 with list 2Choose the correct option 1) A – III, B -I, C – II, D – IV 2) A- I, B -III, C -II, D -IV 3) A – I, B -II, C -IV, D -III 4) A- III, B -IV, C -I, D -II Correct answer: 1) A – III, B -I, C – II, D – IVList 1 A)Pataliputra B)Rajgaha C)Kalinga D)ArthsastraList 2 I) Prakrit name of Rajgir,Bihar II) Present day coastal odissa III) Present day patna IV) Kautilya
Q7) Which of the following statements are correct
A) Mahabharata has over 100000 verses
B) Mahabharata was written by Valmiki
C) VS Suthankar was associated with critical edition of Mahabharata
D) The critical edition of Mahabharata took 47 years to complete
E) The critical edition of Mahabharata ran over 13000 pages
Choose the correct answer
1) A & B only
2) B and E only
3) A, C , D, and E only
4) B and C only
Correct Answer: A, C, D and E
Q8) Match list 1 with list 2
List 1 List 2
A) Kula I) Larger network of kinfolk
B) Jati II) Families
C) Vamsha III) People
D) Jana IV) Lineage
Choose the correct option
1) A – I, B – II, C -III, D -IV
2) A- IV, B – III, C -II, D -I
3) A- II, B -I, C -IV, D -III
4) A -III, B -IV, C- II, D -I
The correct answer is:
3. A- II, B -I, C -IV, D -III
Q9) Match list 1 with list 2Choose the correct answer A) A– IV, B -III, C -II, D -I B) A -III, B -IV, C -I, D -II C) A -I, B -II, C -III, D -IV D) A -II, B-I, C -IV, D -III The correct answer is: B) A -III, B -IV, C -I, D -IIList 1 A) Meghe dhaka tara B) Garam Hawa C) Tamas D) Jis Lahore nhi vekhya O jamya-e-naiList 2 I) Govind Nihilani II) Habib Tanvir III)Ritvik Ghatak IV) M.s sathyu
Q10) Who was the first woman to be ordained as Bhikkhuni?
1. Sigala
2) Karuna Prajapati
3) Mahapajapati Gotami
4) Punna
The correct answer is: 3) Mahapajapati Gotami
Mahapajapati Gotami was the first woman to be ordained as a Bhikkhuni (Buddhist nun). She was the stepmother and maternal aunt of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sangha (order of nuns).
Q11) Who amongst the following were the principal deities of vedic pantheon
1) Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
2) Vishnu, Shiva, Indra
3) Agni, Indra, Soma
4) Agni, Varun, Indra
The correct answer is: 4) Agni, Varun, Indra
In the Vedic pantheon, Agni (the fire god), Varuna (the god of water and cosmic order), and Indra (the king of the gods and god of thunder and rain) were among the principal deities. These gods were central to the rituals and hymns found in the Vedas, particularly in the Rigveda.
Q12) Which of the following statement are not correct?
A) Vinay pitika does not describe rules for monks
B) Buddhism grew only after the death of buddha
C) Sutta pitaka are the verses composed by bhikkunis
D) Punna was a rich land lady
E) The word chaitya may have been derived from the word ‘chita’
Options:
1) D and E only
2) A , B and D only
3) C and E only
4) B, D and E only
The correct answer is: 2) A, B and D only
Q13) Madras, Bombay and Calcutta were the anglized names of ____ where the british first set up trading posts
1) Cities
2) Villages
3) Towns
4) Capitals
Ans 1) Cities
Q14) which of the following statements are correct?
A) Guru Arjan compilled Guru Nanak’s hymns in the adi granth sahib
B) Guru teg bahadur laid the foundation of Khalsa panth
C) Guru Nanak composed Guru Granth Sahib
D) Mirabai was a maratha princess
E) Mirabai was a Rajput princess
Options:
1) A and D only
2) C and D only
3) B and C only
4) A and E only
The correct answer is: 4) A and E only
Here's the explanation:
A) Guru Arjan compiled Guru Nanak’s hymns in the Adi Granth Sahib
- Correct. Guru Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, compiled the Adi Granth (the primary scripture of Sikhism) which includes the hymns of Guru Nanak along with those of other Sikh Gurus and various saints.
B) Guru Tegh Bahadur laid the foundation of Khalsa Panth
- Incorrect. The Khalsa Panth was founded by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, in 1699.
C) Guru Nanak composed Guru Granth Sahib
- Incorrect. Guru Nanak's hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, but the compilation of the Guru Granth Sahib was done by Guru Arjan.
D) Mirabai was a Maratha princess
- Incorrect. Mirabai was not a Maratha princess.
E) Mirabai was a Rajput princess
- Correct. Mirabai was a Rajput princess, known for her devotion to Lord Krishna and her bhajans (devotional songs).
So, statements A and E are correct.
Q15) Which sufi teacher was also known as Gharib Nawaz
1) Shaikh nizammuddin Auliya
2) Khwaja Muinnuddin
3) Amir Khusro
4) Shaikh Qutubbdin Bakhtiyar Kaki
The correct answer is:
2) Khwaja Muinuddin
Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, also known as Gharib Nawaz (Protector of the Poor), was a prominent Sufi saint and founder of the Chishti Order in India. He is widely revered for his teachings of love, compassion, and service to humanity. His shrine in Ajmer, Rajasthan, is an important pilgrimage site.
Q16) Lord Jagannatha is a form of which god
1) Surya
2) Lord Vishnu
3) Lord Shiva
4) Lord Brahma
The correct answer is: 2) Lord Vishnu
Lord Jagannatha is considered a form of Lord Vishnu. He is particularly worshipped in the state of Odisha, especially in the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri. Lord Jagannatha is often associated with Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu.
Q17) Which among the following traveller visited the city of vijaynagar during the 15th century?
A) Domingo Paes
B) Abdurr Razaq
C) Afanasii Nikitin
D) Fernao Nuniz
E) Nicolo de conti
Choose the correct option
1. B, C and E only
2. C, D and E only
3. A, B and D only
4. B, C, and D only
The correct answer is:
3. A, B and D only
Here's the explanation:
A) Domingo Paes
- Domingo Paes was a Portuguese traveler who visited the Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century and provided detailed descriptions of the city.
B) Abdur Razzaq
- Abdur Razzaq was a Persian traveler and ambassador who visited the Vijayanagar Empire in the 15th century.
D) Fernao Nuniz
- Fernao Nuniz was another Portuguese traveler who visited the Vijayanagar Empire, also in the 16th century, but his accounts are important for the understanding of the period just after the 15th century.
Afanasii Nikitin (C) and Nicolo de Conti (E) did not visit Vijayanagar during the 15th century. Nikitin traveled in India in the late 15th century but did not specifically visit Vijayanagar, while Nicolo de Conti visited India earlier, in the early 15th century, but his travels were more focused on other regions.
Q18) Match list 1 with list 2Choose the correct answer 1) A- IV, B -I, C- II, D- III 2) A- I, B – II, C – IV, D -III 3) A- I, B -II, C- III, D- IV 4) A- IV, B -III, C- II, D- I The correct answer is: 1) A- IV, B -I, C- II, D- III Here's the matching explanation: A) Terracotta models of plough - IV) Cholistan - Terracotta models of plough have been found in Cholistan, an area that had extensive agricultural activities in ancient times. B) Ploughed field - I) Kalibangan - Evidence of a ploughed field has been found at Kalibangan, indicating early agricultural practices. C) Traces of canals - II) Shortughai - Traces of canals, used for irrigation, have been found at Shortughai, an Indus Valley Civilization site. D) Water reservoirs - III) Dholavira - Dholavira is known for its sophisticated water management system, including large water reservoirs.List 1 A) Terracotta models of plough B) Ploughed field C) Traces of canals D) Water reservoirsList 2 I) Kalibangan II) Shortughai III) Dholavira IV) Cholistan
Q19) Who among the following founded the vijaynagar empre?
1) Krishnadeva Raya
2) Harihara and Bukka
3) Raja Raya
4) Rajendra II
The correct answer is:
2) Harihara and Bukka
Harihara I and Bukka I were the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire in 1336. They established the empire with its capital at Vijayanagar, which is present-day Hampi in Karnataka.
Q20) Match list I with list 2
List 1 List 2
A) Shell I) Shortughai
B) Lapis Lazuli II) Nageshwar
C) Carnelian III) South Rajasthan
D) Steatite IV) Lothal
Choose the correct option:
1) A – III , B -IV, C-I, D -II
2) A- II, B -I, C- IV, D -III
3) A- I, B -II, C- III, D -IV
4) A- IV, B -III, C- II, D- I
The correct answer is:
2) A- II, B -I, C- IV, D -III
Q21)Match List 1 with List 2Choose the correct answer: 1) A-I , B-II, C-III, D-IV 2) A- IV, B -III, C- II, D- I 3) A- IV, B- III, C- I, D -II 4) A- II, B -I, C -IV, D -III The correct answer is: 2) A- IV, B -III, C- II, D- IList 1 A) Mahals B) Pahariya and Santhals C) 1793 D) TaluqList 2 I) Territorial Units II) Permanent Settlement III) Rajmahal hills IV) Estates
Q22) Which of the following are correct?
A) Moneylenders were called dikus
B) Zamindars hired the Santhals to reclaim land
C) Santhals were merchants
D) Land of santhals was demarcated as ‘Damin – i- koh’
E) Santhals charged heavy land revenue from Dikus moneylenders
Choose the correct answer:
1) A, B and C only
2) C and E only
3) A, B and D only
4) C and D only
The correct answer is:
3) A, B and D only
Here's the explanation:
A) Moneylenders were called dikus
- Correct. "Dikus" was a term used by the Santhals to refer to outsiders, particularly moneylenders, landlords, and government officials, who they felt exploited them.
B) Zamindars hired the Santhals to reclaim land
- Correct. Zamindars and the British administration encouraged the Santhals to settle in the Damin-i-Koh area to reclaim and cultivate the land.
C) Santhals were merchants
- Incorrect. The Santhals were primarily agriculturalists and not merchants.
D) Land of Santhals was demarcated as ‘Damin-i-Koh’
- Correct. The region demarcated for the Santhals was called Damin-i-Koh, meaning 'skirts of the hills'.
E) Santhals charged heavy land revenue from Dikus moneylenders
- Incorrect. The Santhals did not charge land revenue; instead, they were often subjected to exploitation by moneylenders and landlords.
So, statements A, B, and D are correct.
Q23) Which of the following are true about Zamindars
A) Milkiyat land was cultivated for the general use of public
B) Zamindars could sell, bequeath or mortgage the milkiyat lands
C) Zamindars collected revenue on behalf of themselves
D) Most Zamindars had fortress as well as armed contingents
E) Control over military resources was another source of power for zamindars
Choose the correct answer:
1) A, D and E only
2) C, D and E only
3) A, B and C only
4) B, D and E only
The correct answer is:
4) B, D and E only
Here's the explanation:
A) Milkiyat land was cultivated for the general use of public
- Incorrect. Milkiyat land was the private land of the zamindars, not cultivated for the general use of the public.
B) Zamindars could sell, bequeath or mortgage the milkiyat lands
- Correct. Zamindars had rights over their milkiyat lands, including the ability to sell, bequeath, or mortgage them.
C) Zamindars collected revenue on behalf of themselves
- Incorrect. Zamindars collected revenue on behalf of the state, though they retained a portion for themselves.
D) Most Zamindars had fortresses as well as armed contingents
- Correct. Zamindars often had fortresses and maintained armed contingents to assert and defend their authority.
E) Control over military resources was another source of power for zamindars
- Correct. Control over military resources, including armed contingents, was indeed a significant source of power for zamindars.
So, statements B, D, and E are correct.
Q24) Kauravs and Pandavs belonged to which ruling family?
1) Kuru
2) Panchal
3) Magadha
4) Vatsa
The correct answer is: 1) Kuru
The Kauravas and the Pandavas belonged to the Kuru dynasty, which was a prominent ruling family in ancient India. The epic Mahabharata, which narrates their story, is centered around the conflict between these two branches of the Kuru family.
Q25) Which report reproduced zamindars and ryots petitions as appendices for consideration of the british parliament?
1) The first report
2) The seventh report
3) The sixth report
4) The fifth report
The correct answer is:
4) The fifth report
The Fifth Report, presented to the British Parliament in 1812, included numerous petitions from zamindars (landlords) and ryots (peasants) as appendices. This report was a detailed document that examined the administration and economic conditions in the British territories in India, focusing particularly on the revenue system and the condition of agriculture.
Q26) The rebel leaders issued Proclamations and few ___ to propogate their ideas during the 1857 revolt in India
1) Catridges
2) Ishtahars
3) Sepoys
4) Taluqdars
The correct answer is: 2) Ishtahars
During the 1857 revolt in India, rebel leaders issued proclamations and ishtahars (notices or posters) to propagate their ideas and rally support among the masses. These ishtahars were used to communicate their messages and aims to the people.
Q27) In 1857, ‘ The life was gone out of the body’ was said in reference to which state?
1) Jhansi
2) Awadh
3) Kanpur
4) Delhi
The correct answer is: 4) Delhi
In 1857, "The life was gone out of the body" was said in reference to Delhi. This phrase captures the sentiment after the British forces recaptured Delhi, which was a crucial center of the rebellion. The fall of Delhi marked a significant blow to the morale and structure of the 1857 revolt.
Q28) Which of the following statements are correct?
A) Bell of arms was a store room in which weapons were kept
B) The army of awadh supported the british
C) Firangi is a term of persion origin applied to the British by the rebels
D) The 7th awadh irregular cavalry accepted the new catridges in earlier may
E) Local leaders emerged, urging peasants, zamindars and tribals to revolt
Choose the correct answer:
1) A , B and C only
2) B and D only
3) A, C and E only
4) D and E only
The correct answer is: 3) A, C and E only
Here's the explanation:
A) Bell of arms was a store room in which weapons were kept
- Correct. The "bell of arms" was indeed a storeroom for weapons in military contexts.
B) The army of Awadh supported the British
- Incorrect. The army of Awadh did not support the British; instead, Awadh was a major center of the rebellion against British rule.
C) Firangi is a term of Persian origin applied to the British by the rebels
- Correct. "Firangi" is a term of Persian origin used by the rebels to refer to the British.
D) The 7th Awadh irregular cavalry accepted the new cartridges in earlier May
- Incorrect. The issue of new cartridges, which were rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, was a major cause of discontent and was widely rejected by Indian soldiers, including those in Awadh.
E) Local leaders emerged, urging peasants, zamindars and tribals to revolt
- Correct. During the revolt of 1857, many local leaders emerged who urged peasants, zamindars, and tribal groups to join the rebellion against the British.
Thus, statements A, C, and E are correct.
Q29) Match list 1 with list 2Choose the correct answer: 1. A- I, B- II, C -III, D -IV 2. A- I, B -II, C- IV, D- III 3. A- III, B -IV, C – II, D – I 4. A- II, B-I, C-III, D -IV The correct answer is: 3. A- III, B -IV, C – II, D – I Here's the matching explanation: A) Nana Sahib - III) Kanpur - Nana Sahib was a leader during the 1857 revolt and played a significant role in the events at Kanpur. B) Rani Lakshmi Bai - IV) Jhansi - Rani Lakshmi Bai, also known as the Queen of Jhansi, was one of the prominent leaders of the 1857 revolt in Jhansi. C) Kunwar Singh - II) Arrah - Kunwar Singh was a leader in the 1857 revolt and led the rebellion in Arrah, Bihar. D) Birjis Qadr - I) Awadh - Birjis Qadr was the ruler of Awadh during the 1857 revolt and played a key role in the rebellion there.List 1 A) Nana Sahib B) Rani Lakshmi Bai C) Kunwar Singh D) Birjis QadrList 2 I) Awadh II) Arrah III) Kanpur IV) Jhansi
Q30) Who was the leader of santhal revolt of 1855- 56?
1) Birsa Munda
2) Gonoo
3) Sidhu Manjhi
4) Shah Mal
The correct answer is:3) Sidhu Manjhi
The Santhal revolt of 1855-56 was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. The rebellion was against the oppressive practices of landlords, moneylenders, and the colonial authorities. Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu were the primary leaders who mobilized the Santhal community for this uprising.
Q31) Who fought in the famous battle of Chinhat in which british forces under Henry Lawrence was defeated?
1. Shah Mal
2. Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
3. Birjis Qadr
4. Kinwar Singh
The correct answer is: 2. Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah played a significant role in the Battle of Chinhat, where British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated. This battle took place during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 near Lucknow. Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was a prominent leader and military commander in the rebellion.
Q32) Who was the Commissioner of Lucknow when the rebels besieged it in the revolt of 1857?
1. Colin Campbell
2. Henry Lawrence
3. James Outram
4. Henry Havelock
The correct answer is: 2. Henry Lawrence
Henry Lawrence was the Commissioner of Lucknow when the rebels besieged the city during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He played a crucial role in the defense of the British Residency in Lucknow before he was mortally wounded and subsequently died during the siege.
Q33) The sunset Law was associated with
1. Zamindari system/ Permanent settlement
2. British Navy
3. Imperial Court
4. Freedom Movement
The correct answer is:
1. Zamindari system/ Permanent settlement
The "Sunset Law" was associated with the Zamindari system under the Permanent Settlement in British India. According to this law, if zamindars (landlords) failed to pay their land revenue to the British government by sunset on the due date, their estates could be auctioned off to recover the dues.
Q34) During his salt march, Gandhiji began walking towards the ocean from his ashram located in ____
1. Ahmedabad
2. Sabarmati
3. Wardha
4. Kochrab
The correct answer is:
2. Sabarmati
During the Salt March, also known as the Dandi March, Mahatma Gandhi began walking towards the ocean from his ashram located in Sabarmati. The march began on March 12, 1930, and was a key event in the Indian independence movement.
Q35) Mahatama Gandhi’s salt march was notable as the first nationalistic activity focussed on ______
1. Women
2. Lord Irwin
3. Subhash Chandra Bose
4. 15 March 1930
The correct answer is:
1. Women
Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March was notable as the first nationalistic activity that significantly involved and focused on the participation of women. While the Salt March itself was a protest against the British salt monopoly, it marked a significant moment in the Indian independence movement where women participated in large numbers, gaining visibility and prominence in the struggle for independence.
Q36) Purna Swaraj as the goal of nationalism in India was aimed to achieve,
1. Partial freedom
2. Complete Independence
3. Indian Identity
4. Partition
Ans 2. Complete Independence
Q37) Which of the following statements of Gandhiji made at the openening of Banaras Hindu University was true? A) Gandhiji charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the labouring poor B) Gandhiji was not worried about the contrast between the “richly bedecked noblemen” and millions of poor people C) Gandhiji said our salvation can only come through lawyers, doctors and rich landlords D) Gandhiji emphasized that farmers are going to secure the salvation of India E) Gandhiji told the priviledged invitees “ Strip yourself of this jewellery and hold it in trust of the countrymen” Choose the correct answer: 1) A , B and C only 2) C, D and E only 3) B, c and D only 4) A, D and E only The correct answer is: 4) A, D and E only Here's the explanation: A) Gandhiji charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the labouring poor - True. Gandhi often criticized the Indian elite for not being concerned about the conditions of the poor laborers. D) Gandhiji emphasized that farmers are going to secure the salvation of India - True. Gandhi believed that the salvation of India would come through the farmers and the laboring classes, not through the elite. E) Gandhiji told the privileged invitees “Strip yourself of this jewellery and hold it in trust of the countrymen” - True. Gandhi urged the privileged classes to give up their luxuries and work for the betterment of the masses. Statements B and C are not true, as Gandhi was indeed worried about the contrast between the rich and the poor and did not believe that salvation could come through lawyers, doctors, and rich landlords alone.
Q38) Match list 1 with list 2Choose the correct option: 1. A -I , B -II, C -III, D -IV 2. A- I, B -IV , C -II, D -III 3. A -III, B- I, C -IV, D -II 4. A- IV, B -III, C -II, D -I The correct answer is: D) A- IV, B -III, C -II, D -I Here's the matching explanation: A) Khilafat Movement - IV) 1919-1920 - The Khilafat Movement took place during 1919-1920, aiming to protest against the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and to protect the position of the Turkish Caliph. B) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - III) 1919 - The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in 1919, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians. C) Kemal Ataturk - II) Turkish Ruler - Kemal Ataturk was a prominent Turkish leader and the founder of modern Turkey. D) Louis Fisher - I) Mahatma Gandhi’s biographer - Louis Fisher was a notable biographer of Mahatma Gandhi.List I A) Khilafat Movement B) Jallianwala bagh massacre C) Kemal Ataturk D) Louis FisherList II I) MK Gandhi’s biographer II) Turkish Ruler III) 1919 IV) 1919- 1920
Q39) Who was the judge who presided over Gandhiji’s trial after the withdrawl of Non cooperation movement
1) Justice CN Broomfield
2) Justice William Hodges
3) Justice joseph Noel
4) Justice Thomas Barker
The correct answer is:
1) Justice CN Broomfield
Justice C.N. Broomfield presided over Mahatma Gandhi's trial after the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922. Gandhi was sentenced to six years in prison during this trial.
Q40) When were separate electorates first created by the British Colonial Government?
1. 1919
2. 1923
3. 1909
4. 1907
The correct answer is:
3. 1909
Separate electorates were first created by the British Colonial Government in 1909 under the Indian Councils Act, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms. This act allowed for separate electorates for Muslims, marking a significant change in the electoral landscape of colonial India.
Read the passage and answer the question: Mughal chronicles especially the Akbar nama written by Abu’l fazal have bequeathed a vison of empire in which agency rests almost solely with the emperor, while the rest of the kingdom has been portrayed as following his orders. Yet, if we look more closely at the rich information, these histories provide apparatus of the Mughal state from which we may be able to understand the ways in which imperial organization was dependent on several different institution to be able to function effectively. One important pillar of the Mughal state was the nobility Q41) Mughal chronicles viewed the emperor as supremo soverign because, 1. Nobility wanted him to be one 2. Vision of empire viewed the emperor as sole ruler 3. Chronicles were a rich source of history 4. Imperial administration was weak Ans : 2 Vision of empire viewed the emperor as sole ruler
Q42) Which section of Mughal court was viewed as very significant 1) Imperial Vision 2) The Empire 3) Nobility 4) Mughal Chronicles Ans 3) Nobility
Q43) Which chronicle says that the entire kingdom has to follow king’s oders? 1. Urdu Akhbar 2. Badshah Nama 3. Akbar Nama 4. Kitabkhana Ans 3. Akbar Nama
Q44) The Mughal imperial administrative apparatus was effectively dependent on ____ 1. Travellers 2. Nobles 3. Masses 4. Mir Bakshi Ans 2. Nobles
Q45) Who is the author of Akbar Nama? 1. Chandrabhan Brahman 2. Muhammad Kazim 3. Lahori 4. Abu’l Fazl Ans 4 Abu’l Fazal
Read the passage and answer the five questions that follow: The constituent assembly deliberated upon the Indian constitution which came into effect on 26th January 1950. It has the dubious distinction of being the longest in the world. But its length and complexity are perhaps understandable when one considers the country’s size and diversity. At Independence India was not merely large and diverse, but also deeply divided. A constitution designed to keep the country together and to take it forward, had necessarily to be elaborate , carefully worked out and painstakingly drafted document. For one thing, it sought to heal wounds of past and present, to make Indians of different classes, castes and communities come together in a shared political experiment. For another, it sought to nurture democratic institutions. Q46) When did Indian constitution came into force? 1. 26th January 1950 2. 15th August 1947 3. 31st January 1929 4. 6th November 1949 Ans 1. 26th January 1950
Q47) Why is the constitution of India described as the longest document in the world 1. It is painstakingly drafted 2. It is carefully worked out 3. It embibes culture of hierarchy 4. The country size and diversity impacted the constitution length Ans 4 - The country size and diversity impacted the constitution length
Q48) How can we say the constitution of India seeks to unify India? 1. It deals with country’s problems 2. The area of subcontinent was under its control 3. It was designed to keep the country’s divided classes, communities and caste together 4. It was to nurture democrartic institutions Ans – 3 - It was designed to keep the country’s divided classes, communities and caste together
Q 49) In which body was the constitution of India deliberated upon? 1. Parliament of India 2. Through Newspaper coverage 3. Constituent assembly 4. Princely states Ans 3 . Constituent assembly
Q 50) The nature of constitution imbibed the right to ________________ 1. Cultural rights 2. Educational Rights 3. Equality 4. Religion Ans – 3. Equality
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