Q41. Who among the following were the founders of the "Hind Mazdoor Sabha" established in 1948?
A B. Krishna Pillai, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and K.C. George B Jayaprakash Narayan, Deen Dayal Upadhyay and M.N. Roy C C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, K. Kamaraj and Veeresalingam Pantulu D Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta
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Correct answer: Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta
Q42. In the federation established by the Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers given to the
A Federal Legislature B Governor General C Provincial Legislature D Provincial Governors
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Correct answer: Governor General
Q43. In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?
A All India Home Rule League B Hindu Mahasabha C South Indian Liberal Federation D The Servants of India Society
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Correct answer: All India Home Rule League
Q44. He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna, stayed in America for some time, and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was:
A Aurobindo Ghosh B Bipin Chandra Pal C Lala Lajpat Rai D Motilal Nehru
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Correct answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
Q45. Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the:
A Increase in the export of Indian handicrafts B Growth in the number of Indian-owned factories C Commercialisation of Indian agriculture D The rapid increase in the urban population
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Correct answer: Commercialisation of Indian agriculture
Q46. After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? 1. The territories called ‘Santhal Parganas’ were created. 2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal. 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: Both 1 and 2
Q47. Which among the following events happened the earliest
A Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj. B Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neel Darpan. C Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Anandmath. D Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Examination.
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Correct answer: Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neel Darpan.
Q48. Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
A To maintain a large standing army at others expense B To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger C To secure a fixed income for the Company D To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States
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Correct answer: To secure a fixed income for the Company
Q49. The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were:
A Raw cotton, oil seeds and opium B Sugar, salt, zinc and lead C Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea D Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium
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Correct answer: Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium
Q50. With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
A Avalokiteshvara B Lokesvara C Maitreya D Padmapani
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Correct answer: Maitreya
Q51. With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to
A Buddhism B Jainism C Vaishnavism D Shaivism
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Correct answer: Jainism
Q52. 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
Q53. 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
Q54. 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
Q55. 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
Q56. 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
Q57. 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
Q58. 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
Q59. 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.
Q60. 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