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| 4001. |
With reference Bahadur Shah I reign which of the following statement is not correct? |
| A. | The positions of state finances worsened. |
| B. | Bahadur Shah I recognized Shahu as the rightful Marath King. |
| C. | Bahadur Shah I adopted tolerant attitude towards the Hindu chiefs and rajas. |
| D. | Sikhs raised the banner of revolt under the leadership of Banda Bahadur. |
| Answer» C. Bahadur Shah I adopted tolerant attitude towards the Hindu chiefs and rajas. | |
| 4002. |
Which of the following were included in the Fourteen Point demands of Mohammad Ali Jinnah? 1. Formation of a unitary government at central. 2. Muslim representation should not be less than one third in the central legislature. 3. Separation of Sind from the Bombay presidency. Select the correct answer using the codes: |
| 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 | |
| 4003. |
Consider the following statements regarding Anti-Partition of Bengal Movement. 1. Both the moderates and militant nationalists co-operated during the course of the movement. 2. The day of partition was declared as a day of national mourning throughout the country. 3. Rabindra Nath Tagore composed the national song, 'Ama Sonar Bangia for the movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4004. |
Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the Champaran Satyagraha? |
| A. | It was Gandhiji's first battle of civil disobedience in India. |
| B. | Rajendra Prasad along with others was companied Gandhiji in this movement. |
| C. | The peasantry on the indigo plantations in the district was excessively oppressed by the European planter. |
| D. | The movement spread outside Bihar very quickly. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4005. |
Consider the following statements regarding Ahom's revolt: 1. The revolt against the British was organized under the Ahom prince Gomdhar Konwar. 2. The main reason of this revolt was annexation of territories of Ahom regions into British Empire. Which of the above statements 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 | |
| 4006. |
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding Mugha Emperor Akbar? |
| A. | He abolished the Pilgrim Tax and the Jaziya. |
| B. | He tried to stop the practice of Sati. |
| C. | He adopted the Indian socio-cultural custom of shaving the head after the death of a member of Mughal royal family. |
| D. | He collected the information about the disabled people and paid them maintenance allowance. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4007. |
Who among the following was /were the leaders of the Revolt of 1857. 1. Liakat Ali 2. Surendra Sai 3. Rao Tula Ram Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4008. |
Consider the following pairs: 1. First Anglo Maratha War : Warren Hastings 2. Second Anglo Maratha War : Lord Cornwallis 3. Third Anglo Maratha War : Lord Hastings Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 4009. |
Which of the statements about Lucknow Pact is not correct? 1. Muslims should be given two-third representation in the central government. 2. The number of Muslims in the provincial legislatures should be laid down province by province. 3. The salaries of the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs should be paid by the British government and not from Indian funds. 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» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 4010. |
Consider the following statements under the British administration: 1. Both the Zamindari and Ryotwari systems departed fundamentally from the traditional land systems of the country. 2. All over the country land was now made saleable, mortgageable and alienable. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 4011. |
Consider the following about the Permanent Settlement: 1. Zamindars were allowed to keep, force and maintain order in their districts. 2. The revenue amount to be paid was fixed from time to time. 3. The state had no direct contact with the peasants. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 4012. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Young Bengal Movement? 1. This movement peripherally involved Christians. 2. It was launched in Calcutta by a group of radical Bengali free thinkers, called Derozians. 3. The freedom of the Press was demanded in this movement. Select the answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4013. |
Consider the following statements regarding The Theosophical Society. 1. They preached the universal brotherhood of man 2. It recognized the doctrine of the transmigration of the soul 3. The society advocated the revival and strengthening of Hinduism only Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 4014. |
In reference with Indian National Movement consider the following statements: 1. Non Co-operation was started by Mahatma Gandhi on August 1, 1920. 2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak died on August 1, 1920. 3. Congress special session of 1920 was organized under the President ship of Bipin Chandra Pal. Which of the given above statement is/ are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4015. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Arya Samaj? |
| A. | Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. |
| B. | Arya Samaj opposed the ideas of Veda |
| C. | Arya samaj advocated monotheism |
| D. | Arya Samaj aimed at uplifting the down-trodden classes or castes amongst the Indians |
| Answer» C. Arya samaj advocated monotheism | |
| 4016. |
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Swadeshi Movement? |
| A. | It emphasized on self- reliance or 'Atmasakti'. |
| B. | Women participation was a remarkable aspect of the movement. |
| C. | Muslim did not participate in the movement. |
| D. | The movement was an immense success. |
| Answer» D. The movement was an immense success. | |
| 4017. |
Consider the following statements regarding Row latt Act: 1. It enables the government to suspend the right of Habeas corpus. 2. It was opposed by every single Indian member of the Central Legislative Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 4018. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Swarajists: 1. They advocated Hindu-Muslim unity. 2. They advocated the end of boycotting the legislative council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 4019. |
Consider the following statements regarding Tattwabodhini Sabha: 1. It was formed to propagate the ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. 2. It supported the improvement of the ryot's condition and temperance. 3. It promoted a systematic study of India's past through its organ Tattwabodhini Patrika in Sanskrit. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4020. |
Who among the following were members of different associations which have been established before congress came into existence in 1885? 1. Justice Ranade 2. Dada bhai Naoroji 3. Anand Charlu 4. W C Bonnerjee Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4021. |
Which of the following statements regarding Eka Movement, of 1921 is/are correct? 1. Main causal reason was very high rents, even 50 per cent higher than the recorded rates. 2. Baba Ramchandra was one of its main leader. 3. The movement was marked by symbolic religious rituals. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4022. |
Which of the following proposals was/were made by Cripps Mission 1942? 1. An Indian Union with a dominion status would be set up. 2. The making of the constitution was to be solely in Indian hands now. 3. Defence of India would remain in British hands. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4023. |
Which of the following statements regarding Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Revolt is/are correct? 1. The RIN Revolt spread to all shores from Mumbai to Karachi to Calcutta. 2. The Congress, Muslim league and Communist flags were jointly hoisted on the ships' masts. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4024. |
Simon Commission was appointed in November 1927 by the British Conservative government under Stanley Baldwin to report on the working of the Indian constitution established by the Government of India Act of 1919, but this commission was boycotted in India. The commission was boycotted by: 1. Congress 2. Muslim League 3. Hindu Mahasabha Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4025. |
Mahatma Gandhi was a national leader of great stature. Many of his followers were part of constituent assembly. Mahatma Gandhi believed that strengthening Village Panchayats is a means of effective decentralization. Yet the subject of local government including panchayats did not receive adequate importance in the Original Constitution of 1950. The main reason attributed to this is? |
| A. | Village panchayats were seen as backward and regressive |
| B. | Mass illiteracy at ground level especially at village level |
| C. | Extreme localism up to level of villages was seen as a threat to unity and integration of the nation |
| D. | Gandhians were outnumbered by neo-liberals in constituent assembly |
| Answer» D. Gandhians were outnumbered by neo-liberals in constituent assembly | |
| 4026. |
Which of the following statements was/were not correct regarding the Indian Government Act-1935? 1. Diarchy was established both at the Center and the Province level. 2. Federal structure which was described by the Government of India Act-1935 took place in reality. 3. Provinces were given autonomy. Choose the correct answer using code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 4027. |
Consider the following statements regarding the specific nature of communist and revolutionary extremist movement in India context: 1. Both the communist and the revolutionary extremist advocated India would be republic. 2. Both the communist and the revolutionary extremist believed in internationalism. 3. Support bases of communist were labourers, peasants and other working class whereas supporters of revolutionary extremist were middle class of cities. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4028. |
Who describes Gandhiji's advent as "a powerful current of fresh air"? |
| A. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| B. | Vallabhbhai Patel |
| C. | Gopal Krishna Gokhale |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4029. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Bengal was too big to be administered, therefore for the administrative reason it was divided. 2. The division of Bengal was essential due to the emergence of nationalism in Bengal and rest of India. Which of the above statements was/were the main motive of Bengal division? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 4030. |
Which of the following pairs are matched incorrectly? |
| A. | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Durgesh Nandani |
| B. | Sri Aurobindo The life divine |
| C. | Chandu menon Indu lekha |
| D. | Krishnamma chetty Charitram |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4031. |
Consider the following statements regarding Vyaktigat (Individual ) Satyagrah (1940): 1. Frist individual satyagrahi was Vinoba Bhave and second on was Jai Prakash. 2. Vyaktigat Satyagrah which had two phases, begun on 17 October 1940. Which of the above given statements is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 4032. |
Which of the of the following persons, accepted 1857 revolt as a national freedom movement? 1. Dr. R.C. Majumdar 2. Dr. S. N. Sen 3. V.D. Savarkar Select the correct answer using code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3. |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3. | |
| 4033. |
(Consider the following statements regarding educational history of India: 1. Lord Curzon paid special attention to training of teachers 2. Wood's Despatch, 1854 was said to be 'the Magna Carta of Indian education. 3. Baroda was the first Indian state to introduce, in 1906, compulsory and free primary education. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4034. |
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's famous novel Anandamath story was based on which of the following rebellion? |
| A. | Khasi Rebellion |
| B. | Wahhabi Revolt |
| C. | Sannyasi Rebellion |
| D. | Pagal Panthis |
| Answer» D. Pagal Panthis | |
| 4035. |
Consider the following statements regarding Surat Session of Indian National Congress: 1. The 1907 Surat session was held at the bank of the Tapti River in Surat. 2. The Extremist camp was led by Lal ,Bal and Pal and the moderate camp was led by Gopal Krishna Gokhle. 3. The president of the Surat session was presided by Dr. Rash Behari Ghosh. 4. Extremists were trying to make Lala Lajpat Roy as the Chairperson of Indian National Congress at Surat Coference 1907. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4036. |
Consider the following statements regarding Rowlatt's act: 1. Under, Rowlatt Act, Government had the authority and power to arrest people and keep them in prisons without an trial if they are suspected with the charge of terrorism. 2. The government earned the power to refrain the newspaper from reporting and printing news. 3. The Act was ill famed as 'Black Act' by the people and Indian revolted in protest against the Rowlatt Act. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4037. |
Which of the following statements in regard to the Indian National Movement are correct? 1. It demanded for the adult franchise. 2. It adopted a pro-poor orientation from its beginning. 3. The socialist wing of the movement successfully challenged the hegemony of the Bourgeois over it. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| 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 | |
| 4038. |
Which among the following was not related to the establishment of the Hindu College of Calcutta? |
| A. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | David Hare |
| C. | Sir Edward Hyde East |
| D. | Aurobindo Ghosh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4039. |
Consider the following statements with regard to revolutionary terrorism after the withdrawal of non co - operation movement: 1. The revolutionary terrorist started to work under a unified banner on an all India basis. 2. The revolutionaries were influenced by the upsurge of working class trade unionism after the war. 3. The success of Russian revolution and the success of the young socialist state in consolidating itself was a major influence on the rise of revolutionary terrorists. Which of the statement 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 | |
| 4040. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Indigo Revolt: 1. The revolt observed tremendous initiative and cooperation from the Ryots. 2. The revolt failed to see the unity between Hindu and Muslim. 3. Intelligentsia of Bengal supported the rebellious peasantry by organizing powerful campaigns by means of newspapers, mass meetings. 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 | |
| 4041. |
Which of the following was one of the most significant development laid by Charter Act of 1813? |
| A. | East India Company's monopoly over trade in India got terminated. |
| B. | Bombay and Madras presidency were subordinated to that of Bengal. |
| C. | Indian Civil Services was opened for all. |
| D. | Governor General of Bengal was to be designated as Governor general of India |
| Answer» B. Bombay and Madras presidency were subordinated to that of Bengal. | |
| 4042. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the civil rebellions during the first hundred years of the British rule: 1. The leadership of the rebellions was from the rack rented peasant, ruined artisans and demobilized soldier groups. 2. The major reason behind these rebellions was the changes brought by British in the economy, administration and land revenue system. 3. The main objectives of the rebellions were to fight against the foreign rule and bring a new form of rule and social relations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 4043. |
Which among the following were the reasons of Kheda Satyagraha? 1. The peasants were suffering from plague and drought. 2. The British Indian government introduced new higher land revenue-rate. 3. High prices due to the World War I. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| 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 | |
| 4044. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Council Act 1909: 1. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time. 2. The Right to separate electorate was given to the Muslims. 3. The act provided diarchy system for major provinces. 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 | |
| 4045. |
Consider the following statements regarding Wahab Movement during freedom struggle in India: 1. The Wahab Movement was a part of the Indian free do struggle as it offered a serious threat to British supremacy in India in the 19th century. 2. The movement was led by Syed Ahmed Barelvi, who was greatly influenced by the teaching of Abdul Wahab of Arabi and the preaching of Delhi saint Shah Walliullah. The Wahabl Movement essentially condemned all changes and innovations to Islam. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4046. |
Who was the Governor General of India during the introduction of the Railway service in India? |
| A. | Lord William Bentinck |
| B. | Lord Auckland |
| C. | Lord Dalhousie |
| D. | Lord Curzon |
| Answer» D. Lord Curzon | |
| 4047. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Communal Award was declared by the British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald granting separate electorates in British India for the Muslims and depressed classes of Hindu community only. 2. The demand of separate electorates for the untouchables was raised by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. 3. Mahatma Gandhi began an indefinite hunger strike at Yerwada Jail to protest against the communal Award. 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 | |
| 4048. |
Consider the following statements with regard to Nehru Report: 1. It was prepared by a committee of the All Parties Conference chaired by Motilal Nehru with his son Jawaharlal acting as its secretary. 2. All Muslim Parties Conference held under the president- ship of Agha khan in Delhi unanimously rejected the Nehru Report. 3. It contained the Bill of Rights. 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» E. | |
| 4049. |
Who among the following supported the prisoners of the Indian National Army? 1. The Muslim League 2. The Justice Party 3. The Hindu Mahasabha 4. The Communist Party of India 5. The Sikh League Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 5 only |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4050. |
Which of the following steps were taken by the Congress Ministries during 1937-39? 1. Passing of laws that enabled untouchables to enter temples. 2. Introduction of basic education with an emphasis on manual and productive work. 3. Providing subsidies to Khadi, spinning and village industries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |