Q141. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka: Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana: Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka: Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only
Q142. Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of the Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?
A Indian handicrafts were ruined. B Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers. C Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country. D Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures.
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Correct answer: Indian handicrafts were ruined.
Q143. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang: In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian: Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar: Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 and 3 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
Q144. Wellesley established the Fort William College Calcutta because
A He was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so B He wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India C He wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment D He wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
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Correct answer: He wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
Q145. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of:
A peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters B its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions C national leaders’ opposition to the cultivation of indigo D Government control over the planters
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Correct answer: its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
Q146. With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
A The Revolt of 1857 B The Mappila Rebellion of 1921 C The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60 D Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
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Correct answer: Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
Q147. With reference to the book ‘Desher Katha’ written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements: 1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind. 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. 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
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Correct answer: 1 and 2 only
Q148. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Acceptance of Gandhi’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses 4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 only B 1, 2 and 4 only C 3 only D 2, 3 and 4 only
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
Q149. Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
A Chanhudaro B Kot Diji C Sohgaura D Desalpur
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Correct answer: Sohgaura
Q150. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Q151. In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is Ranyo Ashoka (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
A Kanganahalli B Sanchi C Shahbazgarhi D Sohgaura
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Correct answer: Kanganahalli
Q152. Consider the following: 1. The deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?
A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
Q153. With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
A It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people. B It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire. C The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages. D The eldest son of the labourer was sent as a forced labourer.
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Correct answer: It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
Q154. Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
A Chalukya B Chandela C Rashtrakuta D Vijayanagara
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Correct answer: Vijayanagara
Q155. Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of the Delhi Sultanate, the in charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution. 3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 only
Q156. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portraits?
A Humayun B Akbar C Jahangir D Shah Jahan
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Correct answer: Jahangir
Q157. Consider the following statements about ‘the Charter Act of 1813’: 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China. 2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company. 3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament. 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
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Correct answer: 1 and 2 only
Q158. Consider the following pairs Movement/Organisation Leader 1. All India Anti-Untouchability League Mahatma Gandhi 2. All India Kisan SabhaSwami Sahajanand Saraswati 3. Self-Respect Movement Naicker E.V. Ramaswami Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
Q159. With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of ‘indentured labour’. 2. In Lord Chelmsford’s ‘War Conference’, Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War. 3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only
Q160. With reference to the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. 2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of the Swadeshi Movement. 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
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Correct answer: Both 1 and 2