Q21. With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to
A bonded labour B land grants made to military officers C waterwheel used in the irrigation of land D wasteland converted to cultivated land
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Correct answer: waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
Q22. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 2 and 3 only C 2 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
Q23. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
A Georg Bühler B James Prinsep C Max Müller D William Jones
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Correct answer: James Prinsep
Q24. Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
A agriculturists B warriors C weavers D traders
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Correct answer: traders
Q25. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of the Sunga dynasty?
A Swapnavasavadatta B Malavikagnimitra C Meghadoota D Ratnavali
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Correct answer: Malavikagnimitra
Q26. In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term: Description 1. Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins. 3. Ghatikas Colleges generally attached to the temples. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A 1 and 2 B 3 only C 2 and 3 D 1 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 3
Q27. With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in the Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
A 1-2-3 B 2-1-3 C 3-2-1 D 3-1-2
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Correct answer: 3-2-1
Q28. The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?
A Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments. B Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India. C Impose censorship on the national press. D Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
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Correct answer: Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
Q29. In the context of Indian history, the principle of `Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to
A Division of the central legislature into two houses. B Introduction of double government, i.e., Central and State governments. C Having two sets of rulers, one in London and another in Delhi. D The subjects delegated to the provinces are divided into two categories.
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Correct answer: The subjects delegated to the provinces are divided into two categories.
Q30. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
A The participation of workers in the management of industries. B Arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes. C An intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute. D A system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
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Correct answer: A system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
Q31. Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act of 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organising the labour movement in British India. Which of the above statements 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: 2 only
Q32. Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A 1 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
Q33. Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3 only
Q34. The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
A Ajanta B Badami C Bagh D Ellora
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Correct answer: Ajanta
Q35. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form. 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: 2 only
Q36. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
A Kakinada B Motupalli C Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) D Nelluru
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Correct answer: Motupalli
Q37. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 only B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only
Q38. With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs: Institution Founder 1. Sanskrit College at Benaras William Jones 2. Calcutta Madrasa Warren Hastings 3. Fort William College Arthur Wellesley Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
A 1 and 2 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 3 only
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Correct answer: 2 only
Q39. Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? 1. Charter Act of 1813 2. General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823 3. Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 and 2 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
Q40. Regarding Wood's Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? 1. Grants-in-Aid system was introduced. 2. The establishment of universities was recommended. 3. English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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