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| 3701. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I List-II A. Babar 1. Tujuk-i-Jahangiri B. Gulbadan Begum 2. Akbar Nama C. Abul Fazal 3. Humayun Nama D. Jahangir 4. Tuzuk-i-Babari |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» D. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 | |
| 3702. |
Month scale in the Mansabdari system was introduced by |
| A. | Jahangir |
| B. | Shahjahan |
| C. | Aurangzeb |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Aurangzeb | |
| 3703. |
Which were the two distinctive features of the architecture of Shahjahan's reign? 1. Use of Marble 2. Cusped arches 3. Simplicity 4. Use of beams Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 3704. |
Arrange the following events of Akbar's reign in the Chronological order: 1. Uzbeq Rebellion 2. Introduction of Dagh System 3. Conquest of Kashmir Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 1 and 3 |
| C. | 3, 2 and 1 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 1 |
| Answer» B. 2, 1 and 3 | |
| 3705. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I (Monuments) List-II (Builders) A. Buland Darwaja, Fatehpur Sikri 1. Alauddin Khilji B. Alai Darwaja, Delhi 2. Akbar C. Moti Masjid, Delhi 3. Shahjahan D. Moti Masjid, Agra 4. Aurangazeb |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 | |
| 3706. |
Which of the following was/were written in the lime of Akbar? 1. Humayun Namah 2. Tarikh-i-Shershahi 3. Akbar-Namah 4.Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3707. |
Who among the following Indian rulers was a contemporary of Akbar? |
| A. | Rani Durgawati |
| B. | Ahilya Bai |
| C. | Martand Verma |
| D. | Swai Jai Singh |
| Answer» C. Martand Verma | |
| 3708. |
Consider these two statements: Assertion [A]: Akbar constructed the Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri, Reason [R]: Akbar desired to commemorate his victory. In the context of these two statements which one of the following is correct? |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false. |
| D. | A is false, but R is true. |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. | |
| 3709. |
Who among the following was defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat? |
| A. | Bahlol Lodi |
| B. | Ibrahim Lodi |
| C. | Sikandar Lodi |
| D. | Dawlat Khan Lodi |
| Answer» C. Sikandar Lodi | |
| 3710. |
Who built the Ibadal khana at Fatehpur Sikri? |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Jahangir |
| C. | Shahjahan |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» B. Jahangir | |
| 3711. |
Which one of the following emperors was known as Alamgir? |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Jahangir |
| C. | Shahjahan |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3712. |
Who was the founder of Mughal dynasty? |
| A. | Babur |
| B. | Humayun |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Shahjahan |
| Answer» B. Humayun | |
| 3713. |
Who among the following invitees of Akbar to the Ibadat Khana was not a Jain Monk? |
| A. | Hari Vijay Suri |
| B. | Meher Ji Rana |
| C. | Jin Chandra Sun |
| D. | Shanti Chandra |
| Answer» C. Jin Chandra Sun | |
| 3714. |
Which one of the following leaders was not a part of Non- cooperation Movement? |
| A. | M.A. Ansari |
| B. | M.A. Jinnah |
| C. | Abul Kalam Azad |
| D. | Hakim Ajamal Khan |
| Answer» C. Abul Kalam Azad | |
| 3715. |
Who hailed Gandhi's call for 'Quit India' as an 'Epic Movement'? |
| A. | Ram Manohar Lohia |
| B. | Jai Prakash Narayan |
| C. | Subhash Chandra Bose |
| D. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| Answer» D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | |
| 3716. |
Which one of the following had drafted the Quit India Resolution |
| A. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| B. | Jawahar Lal Nehni |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | Acharya Narendra Deo |
| Answer» C. Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 3717. |
The statement, "On bended knees I asked for bread and received stone instead", is associated with |
| A. | Khilafat Movement |
| B. | Non-cooperation Movement |
| C. | Dandi March |
| D. | Quit India Movement |
| Answer» D. Quit India Movement | |
| 3718. |
Who among the following leaders escaped from the prison and organised underground activities during the Quit India Movement? |
| A. | J.B. Kriplani |
| B. | Ram Manohar Lohia |
| C. | Achyut Patwardhan |
| D. | Jayaprakash Narayan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3719. |
Where was Mahatma Gandhi when a raid was made by Congress Volunteers on Dharsana Salt Depot? [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | In Yervada Jail |
| B. | In Sabarmati Jail |
| C. | In Agha Khan Palace Poona |
| D. | In Ahmadnagar Fort Jail |
| Answer» B. In Sabarmati Jail | |
| 3720. |
Which one of the following had seconded the 'Quit India Resolution of 1942? |
| A. | A. K. Azad |
| B. | Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel |
| D. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3721. |
Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of the Royal Indian Navy in 1946: 1. The revolt was launched to protest against racial discrimination and unpalatable food. 2. Lord Wavell the concurrent viceroy of India condemned the response of the Indian Army towards the revolt. Which of the statements given above is/arc correct'? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 3722. |
Aruna Asaf Ali was connected with which one of the following movements as a woman organiser of underground activity? |
| A. | Civil Disobedience Movement |
| B. | Non-cooperation Movement |
| C. | Quit India Movement |
| D. | Swadeshi Movement |
| Answer» D. Swadeshi Movement | |
| 3723. |
Which of the following movements drew women out from the seclusion of home? 1. Swadeshi Movement 2. Home Rule Movement 3. Non-Cooperation Movement 4. Civil Disobedience Movement Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3724. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion [A]: The Khilafat Movement did bring the Urban Muslims into the fold of the National Movement. Reason [R]: There was a predominant element of anti-imperialism in both the National and Khilafat Movements. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false. |
| D. | A is false, but R is true. |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A. | |
| 3725. |
Due to leadership and success in which one of the following, did Vallabhbhai Patel get the title of Sardar? |
| A. | Kheda Satyagrah |
| B. | Non-cooperation Movement |
| C. | Bardoli Satyagrah |
| D. | Civil Disobedience Movement |
| Answer» D. Civil Disobedience Movement | |
| 3726. |
Which of the following movements came to abrupt end because of Chauri Chaura incident? |
| A. | Non-cooperation Movement |
| B. | Home Rule Movement |
| C. | Civil Disobedience Movement |
| D. | Quit India Movement |
| Answer» B. Home Rule Movement | |
| 3727. |
The leader of Bardoli Satyagrah was |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Vitthal bhai Patel |
| C. | Vallabhbhai Patel |
| D. | Mahadev Desai |
| Answer» D. Mahadev Desai | |
| 3728. |
Who among the following took the burning of that foreign clothes as the 'insensate waste' during the Non- cooperation Movement? |
| A. | C. R. Das |
| B. | Moti Lal Nehru |
| C. | Ravindra Nath Tagore |
| D. | Vallabh Bhai Patel |
| Answer» D. Vallabh Bhai Patel | |
| 3729. |
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was given the epithet 'Lok-Manya' during |
| A. | Swadeshi Movement |
| B. | Revolutionary Movement |
| C. | Home Rule Movement |
| D. | Quit India Movement |
| Answer» D. Quit India Movement | |
| 3730. |
Who of the following gave the slogan "Do or Die" during Quit India Movement? |
| A. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | Subhash Chandra Bose |
| D. | Lokmanya Tilak |
| Answer» C. Subhash Chandra Bose | |
| 3731. |
On which of the following fleet, the naval revolt of 1946 was started? |
| A. | L N. S. Virat |
| B. | LNS. Crown |
| C. | I.N.S. Talwar |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 3732. |
Which movement inspired Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to become a follower of Gandhi ji? |
| A. | Kheda |
| B. | Champaran |
| C. | Salt |
| D. | Khadi |
| Answer» B. Champaran | |
| 3733. |
Consider the following statements in regard to India Independence Act, 1947: 1. By this act, the legislative powers of the Governor General was removed but power to promulgate ordinances only in case of emergency for the peace and good government of the dominion, was conferred. 2. By this Act, the Governor General ceased to be a part of the Dominion Legislature and his power of dissolution was ended. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 3734. |
Consider the following statements in respect of the report presented by the Decent ralisation Commission constituted by the British Government in India in 1908: 1. According to the report the major stumbling block in the effective functioning of the local bodies was the unnecessary interference of the government in their works. 2. It recommended that for proper functioning of village Panchayats, these should be given adequate source of income and the interference of district officers should be circumscribed. 3. It recommended that Sub-District Boards should be established in every taluka or tehsil and should be the principal agencies in rural board administration. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3735. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct in regard to the transfer of power from the British to Indians? |
| A. | Cabinet Mission of Britain, which was prepared for a long stay in India, visited it, to negotiate with Indians to set up of a national government and to set into motion machinery for transfer of power. |
| B. | The policy of Britain in 1946 was clearly in favour of a united India in sharp contrast to its earlier policy of divide and rule. |
| C. | On 2nd September, 1946, the Interim Government of Indi was formed with Congress members alone with Jawaharlal Nehru as its actual head. |
| D. | When the All India Muslim League recognised the long term provisions of the Cabinet Mission Plan for the transfer of power. Lord Wavell brought it into the interim government of India. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3736. |
During the Civil Disobedience Movement, in Bengal, no-tax campaign, specially refusal to pay chowkidara tax, was started instead of violation of salt law, because- |
| A. | Chowkidara tax had become unbearable in Bengal and it was more needed to oppose it than to oppose salt law. |
| B. | The people at remote areas in Bengal were more interested in no-tax campaign. |
| C. | The Congressmen, to carry the movement for a long time, wanted to expand it up to new issues. |
| D. | Due to onset of the monsoon it was difficult to make salt in Bengal. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3737. |
The Akali Movement in Punjab was one of the powerful movements in India, that commenced along with Non-Cooperatio Movement and successfully ended. Which one of the following observations is not correct about the Akali Movement? |
| A. | The movement developed on a purely religious issue but ended rup as a powerful episode of the freedom movement of India. |
| B. | The movement arose with an aim of freeing the Gurudwaras from the control of corrupt managers and custodians of Gurudwaras who were appointed by the government after the British annexation of Punjab. |
| C. | In 1925 the British Government handed over control over all the Punjab Gurudwaras to an elected body of Sikh, known as Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC). |
| D. | The movement made a massive contribution to the political development of Punjab and awakened the Peasantry but also promoted Sikh communalism. |
| Answer» C. In 1925 the British Government handed over control over all the Punjab Gurudwaras to an elected body of Sikh, known as Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC). | |
| 3738. |
Which one of the statements regarding the role of women in the freedom struggle of India is incorrect? |
| A. | Women participation in the nationalist movement against the partition of Bengal, was very less. |
| B. | Several women participated as candidates in the elections of provincial assemblies in 1937 and also assumed offices in the Congress ministries. |
| C. | The women participated at forefront in trade union movements and Kisan movements which arose in India, In the 1920s. |
| D. | The All India Women's Conference was founded in 1927. |
| Answer» B. Several women participated as candidates in the elections of provincial assemblies in 1937 and also assumed offices in the Congress ministries. | |
| 3739. |
Consider the following statements in respect of factory acts introduced in India by the British Government: 1. There was a gap of approximate one decade between the passing of first and second factory acts. 2. The first factory act was primarily related to the problem of child labour. 3. The second factory act fixed working hours for all workers and it could not be more than 11 hours per day. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3740. |
Assertion (A): A major lacuna in the early education policy of the British rule in India (during 1813 to 1857) was the almost total neglect of the education of .girls. Reason (R): Social discrimination based on sex was prevalent in |
| A. | Britain also up to the 19th century and even the British women were treated as secondary subjects of the British Crown. |
| B. | Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true but R is false. |
| D. | A is false bur R is true. |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false. | |
| 3741. |
Among the various forms of struggle thrown up by the Swadeshi Movement, which one of the following met with the greatest visible success at the practical and popular level? |
| A. | The boycott of foreign goods. |
| B. | Public meetings and processions against the British rule. |
| C. | Picketing of shops selling liquor and foreign goods. |
| D. | Arrest of the political workers on a large scale. |
| Answer» B. Public meetings and processions against the British rule. | |
| 3742. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the famine relief measures taken during British rule in India: 1. Lord Ripon appointed a famine commission, under the chairmanship of Richard Strachey. 2. The Strachey Famine Commission recommended for the appointment of a Famine Commissioner to operate the relief programmes in the area affected by the famine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3743. |
Assertion: The caste system was a major element of social disintegration in India, in 18th century. Reason (R): It was possible for a person to acquire a higher social status by the acquisition of a high office or power. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true bur R is false. |
| D. | A is false but R is true. |
| Answer» C. A is true bur R is false. | |
| 3744. |
Which of the statements given below in regard to peasant movements, in India, in 1930s and 40s is/are not incorrect? 1. They were a result of the concurrent Great Economic Depression. 2. They were also inspired by the new phase of mass struggle launched by the All India National Congress in 1930. 3. They demanded for the fundamental reforms, like abolition of zamindari, in the existing agrarian system. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3745. |
Consider the following: 1. Bhulabhai Desai 2. K.N. Katju 3. Tej Bahadur Sapru 4. Asaf Ali 5. Vithalbhai Patel 6. Rajendra Prasad Who among the personalities given above appeared as defence counsels of prisoners of the Indian National Army at the historic Red Fort Trial? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 and 5 only |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 and 6 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only | |
| 3746. |
Consider the following statements in reference to the Simon Commission: 1. It was a statutory commission constituted to recommend whether India was ready for further constitutional progress and on which lines. 2. It was constituted by the Government of Liberal Party in 3. Britain, which wanted to solve the issue of India as soon as possible. 4. It was opposed by the both moderate and extremist nationalists of India. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3747. |
Who among the following extremist nationalists was recognized as the leader of the Ghadar revolutionists in 1915 to organize the revolt against the British Rule in India? |
| A. | Sohan Singh Bhakna |
| B. | Bhai Parmanand |
| C. | Kartar Singh Saraba |
| D. | Rash Behari Bose |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3748. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act: 1. It was launched by Gandhij i to oppose the Rowlatt Act, which was passed to curtail the civil liberty of Indians in the name of curbing terrorist violence. 2. It initiated in Delhi before the date, which was fixed for its launching. 3. During the movement, Gandhiji was deported from Bombay to Patna by the British Rule, when he was trying to quiet the turbulent people. 4. Gandhiji recalled the movement, when he saw that its total atmosphere had become violent. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3749. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the movements related to the socio-religious awakening in India during 19th century: 1. These movements were often exclusively religious in character. 2. These movements were inspired by the ideology of humanism and rationalism. 3. Their attention was focused more on spiritualism than that of worldly existence. Which of the following statements is/are not incorrect? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 3750. |
Consider the following statements in regards to 'Nehru Report': 1. It stated in dia's political objective to be complete independence'. 2. It rejected the principle of separate communal electorates. 3. Muslim League gave its complete support to the report. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |