Consider the statements about Mathura Art and select the correct ones.

1. The earliest images of Buddha, Bodhisatva, and Brahmanical dieties were made at Mathura.
2. Buddha has kept his right hand in Abhay Mudra in majority of sculpture.
3. Mathura act has theme of all the religions viz, Buddhism, Jainism and Brahmanism.
4. They used red sandstone in majority of Art.

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Match the following:

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A B C D

Match the following:

Consider the following personalities:

1. Kalidas
2. Dhanvantari
3. Varahamihira
4. Banabhatta.

Who among the above was/were included in Navratnas of Chandragupta Vikramaditya?

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Megasthenes divided Indian society into :

Which among these is wrongly matched?

Coin - Element

Which among the following is / are works of Kalidasa?

1. Ritusamhara
2. Meghaduta
3. Malavikagnimitra
4. Kumarashambhava
5. Abhijnana Sakuntalam

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

Bhojyanna were

Consider the following statements about Sangam literature:

1. Sangam literature can be described into two types viz. Agam (inner) and Puram (outer).
2. The topics of Agam are related to personal and human aspects such as love and sexual things.
3. The topics of Puram are related to human experiences and emotions such as Heroism, Valour, Ethics and Philanthropy.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Society as mentioned in Sangam Texts is/are correct?

1. Early Tamil people were primarily pastoral and traces of megalithic life appear in the Sangam texts.
2. The State formation was in rudimentary state and war booty was an important source of livelihood.

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Kashyapashilpa is–

The term Nadukal mentioned in the Sangam literature—

What is/are true for Seated Buddha, Katra mound, Mathura?

1. The Buddha is seated on a lotus throne.
2. Presence of images of the Padmapani and Vajrapani Boddhisattvas.
3. It is a sculpture from Saka Period at Mathura.
4. It represents Dhamma Chakra Pravartan.

Select the correct option:

Who built the Shore temples at Mahabalipuram?

Which ruler built the Sun temple at Konark?

Which of the following are examples of Bharhut sculptures?

1. Images of Yaksha and Yakhshini in the Mauryan period.
2. Modelling of the sculptural volume in low relief maintaining linearity.
3. Images stick to the picture plane.
4. Illusion of three-dimensionality in the relief panels.

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Which of the following are kinds of shrines of the temples?

1. Sandhara
2. Nirandhara
3. Sarvatobhadra
4. Amrutdhara

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Which of the following are rock-cut cave sites?

1. Guntapalle, near Eluru
2. Anakapalle near Vishakhapatanam
3. Sannati, Karnataka
4. Rampaerrampallam

Select the correct option:

Which of the following is/are true for Elephanta caves?

What is/are true for stupas at Sanchi?

1. It is presumed to have relics of the Buddha
2. It has relics of ten less famous Arhats belonging to three different generations
3. It has the relics of Sariputta and Mahamougalayana.

Select the correct option:

What is/are true for Mara Vijaya?

1. The theme of Mara Vijaya has been painted in the caves of Ellora.
2. It is sculpted near the colossal Buddha image of enlightenment.
3. Mara represents desire.

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The temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur and Darasuram were built during the reign of which kingdom?

The Nayaka paintings depict episodes from

Which forms an analogy like Nagara:Dravida?

What are the sub-types of Nagara temples?

1. Latina
2. Phamsana
3. Valabhi
4. Kalasha

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What is/are true for the temple at Deogarh in Lalitpur District, Uttar Pradesh?

1. This temple was built in the early sixth century CE.
2. This temple is in the panchayatana style of architecture.
3. This is a west-facing temple.

Select the correct option:

What is Gajendramoksha?

Which of the following is/are true for Lakshamana temple?

1. It is a temple of Khajuraho.
2. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.
3. It was built by the Chandela king.

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Which of the following is/are true for South Indian Temple Style?

1. It is enclosed within a compound wall.
2. The main temple tower takes the shape of a curving shikhara.
3. At the entrance, it would be usual to find images such as Mithunas and the river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna.
4. The multiple shikharas rise together as a cluster.

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What is the subject of temples at Mamallapuram?

1. Arjuna's Penance which is a story from the Mahabharata of how Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, performed severe austerities in order to obtain Shiva's weapon.
2. The sage Bhagiratha performs austerities in order to bring the Ganges down to earth. Shiva had to consent to break her fall in his hair, because otherwise its force would be too great for the earth to contain.

Select the correct option:

Identify the correct match:

Mithila painting is traditional art of which region?

The basic scale of Indian music is heptatonic. Which of the following are the notes associated with it?

1. Gandhara
2. Nishada
3. Panchama
4. Sadja

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Sculpture making was developed in India from ancient times. Many schools of sculpture making developed in India. Which of the following statements are correct in context of above?

1. Lost wax technique was used to make bronze sculptures in Indus Valley Civilisation.
2. Sarnath school is a school of sculpture making.
3. Mostly white marbles were used in Gandhara school of sculpture making.
4. Nagarjunakonda was as important centre associated with Amravati school of sculpture making.

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Consider the following statements in context of ancient Indian History.

1. Sarthvaha were the caravan leader who were associated with administration of district.
2. Pustpalas were the officials whose work was to manage & keep records.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

Ghati Yantras mentioned in Indian History is related with.

The famous ‘Uttaramerur’ inscription of South India is related with which of the following:

Consider these statements regarding ‘Mahajanpadas:

1. Ancient Buddhist texts like Anguttara Nikaya make frequent reference to sixteen great kingdoms and republics (Solas Mahajanapadas).
2. Mahajanpadas had evolved and flourished in a belt stretching from Gandhara in the northwest to Anga in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent and included parts of the trans-Vindhyan region.
3. Each of these Janapadas was named after the Kshatriya tribe (or the Kshatriya Jana) who had settled therein.
4. The first Buddhist Council was held in Pataliputra, capital of Magadha Mahajanpad.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Rigveda:

1. The oldest Veda is the Rigveda, composed about 3500 years ago.
2. The Rigveda includes thousand hymns, called sukta or “well-said”.
3. These hymns are in praise of various gods and goddesses.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Which of the following statements regarding Rig Vedic Gods is/are correct?

1. Female Gods were as prominent as Male Gods during Rig Vedic Period.
2. Aditi and Usha who represented the appearance of the dawn were female divinities of this period.

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Consider the following statements about the taxes in Mahajanapadas:

1. Taxes on crops was the most important.
2. There were taxes on craftpersons, as well.
3. Herders were also expected to pay taxes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements about changes that took place in agriculture during mahajanapadas:

1. Transplanting paddy was not yet started.
2. There was a growing use of iron ploughshares.
3. There was an increase in production of paddy.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements:

1. Carvaka or Lokyata philosophy is characterized as a materialistic and atheistic school of thought.
2. It is classified as an orthodox school of Hindu philosophy.
3. Carvaka rejected religious conceptions like afterlife, reincarnation, religious rites, etc.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements:

1. Samkhya is an enumerationist philosophy of Hinduism.
2. The founder of the Samkhya school of Philosophy was Maharishi Kapil.
3. It depicts highest believe in Ishwara or God.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements about Jainism:

1. Jainism encourages spiritual independence and self-control.
2. Anekantavada is one of the principles of Jainism.
3. Syadvada is also one of the principles of Jainism.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements:

1. Vajji Mahajanapada was under a different form of government than Magadha, known as gana or sangha.
2. In a gana or a sangha there was not one, but many rulers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the given statements about the polity and administration in the Rigvedic period:

1. Government was patriarchal in nature. Monarchy was normal, but non monarchical polities were also there.
2. The Purohita or domestic priest was the first ranking official.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the given statements about the society in the Rigvedic period:

1. The classification of society was based on the professions or occupations of the individuals.
2. The vocations were followed by persons according to their ability and liking.
3. The occupations were not hereditary.
4. The meat of animals, birds and fish was eaten.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the given statements about the Rigvedic period:

1. Money and markets were known but they were not very extensively used.
2. Coins were not known.
3. Cows and gold ornaments of fixed value were the media of exchange.
4. The art of healing wounds and curing diseases were in existence. There were experts in surgery.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the given statements about the Vedas:

1. Rigveda is known as the first testament of the mankind as it is the oldest text in the world.
2. Samaveda is related with the Indian music.
3. Vedic literature is called as Shruti.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the given statements about Religious worship in early Vedic period:

1. The Shiva-Shakti worship, the oldest form of worship in India, appears to have been part of religious belief of Harappan people.
2. Zoolatory and tree worship were also in vogue during Vedic period.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following dynasty is not associated with the Magadha Empire?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the early Vedic or Rig Vedic people?

1. Image worship was predominant part of Rig Vedic religion.
2. Rig Vedic people were majorly agriculturalist living in rural & urban settlements.

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With reference to the difference between Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley civilization, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Indus civilization was based on agriculture & trade while Rig Vedic Aryans were majorly pastoralists.
2. Indus civilization had many cities while Rig Vedic people could not reach urban level of development in general.

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The Vakataka Empire was the contemporary of the Gupta Empire. Consider the following statements regarding the Vakataka Empire:

1. They formed the southern boundaries of the north and ruled over an area which roughly forms today’s states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
2. Some of the Ellora Caves were built under the patronage of the Vakataka rulers.
3. They were eventually overrun by the Chalukyas.

Which of these statements are true?

Consider the following statements:

1. Gupta era marked the beginning of the Free Standing temple Architecture.
2. Temple was modeled on the architectural norms of the Mathura school.
3. In this period temple consisting of a square sanctum sanctorum was made.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements :

1. Chandragupta-I was the first king to assume the title of Maharajadhiraj.
2. Period during Gupta Dynasty is known as Golden Age of Indian History.
3. Mehrauli Iron pillar was established by Chandragupta-II as Vishnupada in the honour of Lord Vishnu.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Which the following rulers is known as the ‘Napoleon of India’?

Which of the following statements regarding Buddhism during Gupta period are correct?

1. Along with other religions, Buddhism received royal patronage.
2. Fa-hsien through his accounts gives the impression that Buddhism was in a flourishing state during this period.
3. Nalanda became a centre of Buddhist education.

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Consider the following statements about Gupta administration:

1. The Gupta administration was highly centralised.
2. The practice of appointed crown prince came into vogue.
3. Village headmen became more important than before.

Which of the given statement(s) are correct?

Arrange the following Gupta rulers in chronological order:

1. Chandragupta I
2. Chandragupta II
3. Samudragupta
4. Skandagupta

Select the correct code:

Who described the social, religious and economic conditions of India in the age of the ‘Guptas’?

Which of the following concepts or persons are not directly or indirectly related to the Gupta empire?

Consider the following statements about Gupta empire:

1. Clear separation of criminal and civil law for the first time happened during the Gupta empire
2. Fa-hien visited India in Gupta times

Choose the correct statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. Shudra's status improved during Gupta times
2. Gupta’s patronized Buddhism

Choose the correct statements:

Consider the following statements related to Indus Valley Civilization:

1. Leg bone of elephant was found at Kalibangan.
2. Surkotada is the only site where the remains of a horse have actually been found.
3. Copper rhino, copper chariot and copper elephant have been found at Lothal.
4. Salt production centre was founded at Padri.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements in relation to Harappan Civilization:

1. Sacrifices may have been performed at cities, such as Kalibangan and Lothal.
2. Some cities like Mohenjodaro, Harappa had elaborate store houses.
3. Iron was used to make tools, weapons, ornaments and vessels.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Match the following:

Consider the following statements:

1. The Harappans grew wheat, barley, pulses, peas, rice, sesame, linseed and mustard.
2. Irrigation system was completely absent in Harappan civilization.
3. The Harappans reared cattle, sheep, goats and buffaloes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Which among these animal are not depicted in Pasupati seal of Mohan Jodaro?

Which of the following statements are CORRECT?

1. The Harappan people didn’t use cotton for clothes.
2. The Harappans wore long tunics.
3. They were aware of the embroidered cloth.

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following statements regarding Harappan civilization is/are correct?

1. Canals and wells were used for irrigation during Harappan civilization.
2. The distinctive pottery and standardised weight system of Harappan civilization was prevalent even after the decline of Harappan civilization.

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Now more than 1400 sites belonging to Indus (Harappan) civilization have been excavated. Four outposts of the Harappan civilization are:

Which of the following statements about Harappa Culture or Indus valley civilization is/are incorrect?

1. The cultural practices of this civilization have survived the onslaught of time and still act as edifice upon which the foundations of Indian society rests.
2. On deciphering Harappan script, the historians opined that there exists a relation between Sanskrit and Harappan script and also Harappan Script have remarkably contributed to the literature development in those times.
3. Presence of granaries, seals, regulated weights etc. indicates towards importance of trade in the Indus valley civilization.

Choose the correct option

Consider the following statements:

1. Trade was the major occupation of the people of the Harappan Civilization.
2. The sewerage and drainage system found in the each and every city of Indus Valley.
3. Early Harappan phase stands characterized by centralized authority and an increasingly urban quality of life.

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Which one of the following important trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi ?

Consider the following statements about the cities of Indus valley civilization:

1. Ropar is the northern-most site of Indus valley civilization.
2. Daimabad is the southern-most site of Indus valley civilization.
3. Alamgirpur is the eastern-most site of Indus valley civilization.
4. Sutkagendor is the western most site of Indus valley civilization.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following were the port cities during Indus valley civilization?

1. Lothal
2. Sutkagendor
3. Allahdino
4. Balakot
5. Kuntasi

Select the correct option:

Consider the given statements:

1. Great grannary and Great Bath were located at Harappa.
2. Seal and clay figure of Mother-Goddess was found at Mohenjodaro.

Which of the given statement(s) is /are correct?

The common features of most of the Indus valley sites were:

1. Systematic town-planning on the lines of ‘grid system’.
2. Use of bricks in construction.
3. Underground drainage system.
4. Fortified citadel.

Select the correct option:

Consider the given statements about Indus valley civilization:

1. Harappan were the earliest people to produce cotton.
2. Coins were used for exchange of material and goods.
3. Indus valley civilization was primarily urban.
4. Iron was known to Indus valley people.

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Consider the given statements about Indus valley civilization:

1. Humpless bull is represented in most of the Indus seals.
2. Steatite was mainly used in the manufacture of seals.
3. Inhumation was the most common method of disposal of dead.
4. The most commonly found figurine is of Mother-Goddess.

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Consider the following statements about Pashupati Mahadeva:

1. Pashupati Mahadeva is considered as the lord of animals represented in seals as sitting in yogic posture.
2. In the seal he is surrounded by four animals elephant, tiger, rhino and horse.

Which of the given statement(s) is /are correct?

The terms Apaurasheya and Nitya are associated with:

Which of the following was a dockyard in Harappan civilization?

Which of the following statements are CORRECT?

1. The Harappan people didn’t use cotton for clothes.
2. The Harappans wore long tunics.
3. They were aware of the embroidered cloth.

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Which of the following statements about Indus valley civilization is correct?

1. Historians called this civilization also as the Harappa culture as Harappa is the first discovered and is the largest site of this civilization.
2. The western most extent of this civilization reaches to Afghanistan and the southern most extent goes up to Karnataka.

Choose the correct option;

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the findings about the Harappan culture?

1. Their food habit encompasses both Veg and Non-Veg, and rice was the dominant cereal of their meal
2. Multiple cropping was used as a cropping pattern
3. Traces of socio-economic differences can be found in this culture, from the study of burial practices, artefacts etc.

Choose the correct option:

Match the following Harappan culture sites with their key feature:

Match the following

The most frequently depicted animal on the Harappan seal is:

Consider the following statements:

1. Harappans enjoyed trade relations with Mesopotamia
2. From Dholavira site, a chariot was found

Choose the correct statement/s:

Harappan Civilization was one of the most advanced civilization of the world in its contemporary period. Which of the following were used by Harappan?

1. Silver
2. Copper
3. Tin
4. Bronze
5. Stone tools

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Regarding Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements.

1. It was predominantly an urbanized civilization where majority of population lived at urban centers.
2. During this period cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Pillar Edicts established by Ashoka:

1. There are 7 pillar edicts of Ashoka.
2. One language viz. Prakrit has been used on all the pillars.
3. Pillar edict VI depicts Dhamma Policy adopted by Ashoka.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath:

1. The four lions standing back to back symbolize the Power, Courage, Pride and Confidence.
2. 4 animals viz. Lion, Elephant, Horse, Bull are the guardians of 4 directions viz. North, East, South and West, respectively.
3. The Chakra symbolized Dhammachakra-parivartan.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Ashokan inscriptions is/are correct?

1. Most of the Ashokan inscriptions found in Indian subcontinent, excluding the northwest were in prakrit language.
2. Most of the Prakrit inscriptions were written in Brahmi script, however, some, in the northwest, were written in Kharosthi script.
3. In Afghanistan, Aramaic and Greek scripts were used for writing inscriptions.

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Which of the following statements regarding post- Maurya science and technology are correct?

1. During this period Indian astronomy and astrology was influenced by Greek ideas.
2. Gold coins in India were struck by the Kushans in imitations of the Roman gold coins.
3. During this period the famous personalities in this field were Charaka and Sushruta.

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The statements about Mauryan Empire Administration:

1. The highest functionaries were Tirthas of Adhyabhas
2. Except Pataliputra, the whole empire was divided into four province controlled by viceroy.
3. Dharmasthas and Kontabasodhana were two types of courts
4. Pranaya was the tax levied on the farmers on regular basis:

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

During the Mauryan period Lakshan Adhyaksha was

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?

Mehrauli iron pillar located near Delhi is associated with which one of the following?

Consider the given statements about Mahajanpada period:

1. Buddhists literature and Jain literature present a list of Mahajanapadas with minor variations of name.
2. There were two types of states-Monarchical and Republican.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

The kingdom of Magadha is considered as the most powerful kingdom. What are the causes of Magadha’s success?

1. The territory of Magadha has the richest source of iron deposits in it.
2. Magadha was strategically located at the mid-Gangetic Plain.
3. Magadha has a special advantage in military organisation.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order:

1. Shishunaga Dynasty.
2. Udayin Dynasty.
3. Nanda Dynasty.
4. Haryanaka Dynasty.

The correct sequence is:

Consider the following statements about Mauryan administration:

1. The Mauryan Government was a centralised bureaucracy of which king was the nucleus.
2. The king was assisted by Mantri Parishad.
3. Nagarak was the city Superintendent, whose Chief duty was maintenance of law and order.

Which of the given statement(s) are correct?

Consider the following statements about Mauryan administration:

1. The state controlled almost all the economic activities.
2. Tolls were also levied on commodities.
3. Punch marked coins of silver were common units of transaction.

Which of the given statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Asokan edicts.

1. Besides Prakrit, Asokan edicts are written in Greek and Aramaic languages also.
2. All the edicts of Asoka are engraved in the Devanagari script.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are CORRECT?

After the fall of Mauryas several invaders entered India from North-West frontier. What was the Chronological order of the Invaders.

Ashoka, during his reign erected various rock edicts in India. Consider the following statements about Ashokan Rock edicts

1. Each Pillar is topped by inverted lotus, signifying symbol of Buddhism
2. Lion in the pillar indicates royalty and leadership
3. Through his rock edicts Ashoka conveyed his state morality and individual morality
4. Kalinga war was not mentioned in his rock edicts

Which of the statements given above are CORRECT?

Consider following statements about Punch marked coins:

1. These coins replaced granitic coins of the Mauryan empire.
2. These were made of silver and Bronze
3. These coins have been found from sites excavated in the eastern and north eastern India.

Which amongst the above statements is correct?

Consider the following statement:

1. Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador to the court of Ashoka
2. Ashoka's messages, popularly known as 'Dhamma', were religious-philosophical instructions for his subjects directing them to follow certain principles
3. Ashokan inscriptions were written largely in Sanskrit language, along with Prakrit, Aramaic and Greek languages
4. Major rock edicts of Ashokan inscriptions are found at Girnar, Sopara, Jaugada, Kalsi etc.

Which of the above statements is incorrect?

The politico-administrative system of Ashtapradhan is related to

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

1. Ashokan territory extended from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (present day) in the north-south extension
2. The empire of Samudragupta bordered the land of Tamil’s
3. The Chalukya king Pulakeshin Defeated Harshavardhana

Choose the correct option:

Which of the following factors have most likely contributed to the success of Magadhan empire?

1. Policy of conquest
2. Marriage alliances
3. Favorable geographic positions
4. Ambitious leaderships provided by rulers

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. Chanakya was the founder of the Mauryan empire
2. Mudrarakshasa narrates the love story of Chandragupta
3. The Maurya rule extended all over Indian subcontinent including Ceylon

Choose the incorrect statement:

Which of the following statements about the Mauryan ruler Ashoka is incorrect?

Which of the following terms is not associated with the Mauryan empire?

1. Rajukas
2. Samaharta
3. Sannidhata
4. Dhammamahamatras

Choose the correct option:

Who amongst the following did not succeed the Mauryan rule after its disintegration?

Consider the following statements:

1. Samudragupta expanded his empire by following Ashokan policy of peace and non-aggression
2. Harishena was a court poet of Chandragupta II

Choose the incorrect statements:

Which of the following statement is correct about the ancient drama & literature of India.

1. Malvikagnimitra is a play about story associated with Shunga dynasty.
2. Mudrarakshasa is a historical play in Sanskrit by Vishakhadatta majorly about Ashoka's cruelty in Kalinga war.
3. Mattavilasa Prahasana is a Sanskrit play written by Chalukyan king Mahendravarman.

Select the correct answer using codes given below:

Vallalacharita is –

Consider the following statements:

1. Kanishka-I was the founder and most powerful ruler of the Kushana Empire.
2. Vima Kadphises of Kushana period was the first to introduce the Gold Coins in India.
3. Kanishka-I convened the 4th Buddhist council in Kashmir in 78 AD.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements about the administration of Harshavardhana:

1. The principal source of revenue was the rent of the crown lands, which was 1/6th of the produce.
2. The reign of Harsha was from whole of basin of Ganga except tarai region to the Narmada in South.
3. The tax administration was flexible during this period.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Who was the court physician during the reign of Kanishka-I?

Choose the correct statements :

1. Harsha was a devotee of Shiva in the beginning.
2. Later on under the influence of Hien Tsang he accepted Mahayan Buddhism.

Consider the following statements about administration during the regime of Harsha:

1. The officials were remunerated by land grants.
2. The tax administration was not so rigid.
3. The principal source of revenue was the rent of the crown lands, which was 1/6th of the produce.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following gave a detailed account of Harsha’s reign?

Identify the cave site.

1. It is located in Aurangabad District.
2. It has monastries associated with the three religions dating from the fifth century CE onwards to the eleventh century CE.
3. It is unique in terms of stylistic eclecticism.

Select the correct option:

Consider the following statemens:

1. During ancient times India had trade relations with foreign countries
2. Kushanas and Satvahanas had magnificent trade relations with the Roman empire
3. Ancient India had exported large number of gold and silver coins to the Roman empire

Choose the incorrect statement:

Consider the following statements:

1. Administration during Harsha times become more centralized than Gupta times
2. There was robust law and order systems in place during Harsha times

Choose the correct statements:

Consider the following statements about Hsuan Tsang:

1. He visited India during Harsha times
2. Under his influence Harsha became a Buddhist
3. He provided detailed account of untouchables

Choose the incorrect statement:

Consider the following statements about ancient Nalanda University.

1. Kumaragupta is given credit to establish it
2. Harsha had given 100 villages in donation to this university.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are not correct?

Consider these statements:

1. Kanishka is renowned in Buddhist tradition for having convened a great Buddhist council in Kashmir.
2. Kanishka also had the original Gandhari vernacular, or Prakrit, Buddhist texts translated into the language of Vedic (chaste) Sanskrit.
3. Along with the Indian emperors Ashoka and Harsha Vardhana and the Indo-Greek king Menander I (Milinda), Kanishka is considered by Buddhism as one of its greatest benefactors.
4. Kanishka is said to have been particularly close to the Buddhist scholar Mahakshyapa, who became his religious advisor in his later years.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

Consider the following statements about the changes that occurred in Buddhism during the reign of Kushana ruler Kanishka:

1. A new form of Buddhism, known as Mahayana Buddhism, was developed.
2. Making of statues of the Buddha had started.
3. Belief in Bodhisattvas was started.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Which kingdom issued the largest number of gold coins?

Which of the following is/are true for Sandrakottas?

1. Contemporary of Alexander
2. Identified with Chandragupta Maurya
3. Megasthenes mentions him in ‘Indika’

Select the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. Rudraman, the most famous Kushana ruler is credited with the construction of Sudarshana lake
2. Gautami-puta Siri-Satkarni, the famous Satvahana ruler, ensured rigidity in social practices manifested through prohibition of inter-varna marriage.
3. The term 'Shrenis' were used to refer to classification of varna on the basis of common occupation or profession.

Which amongst these statements is incorrect?

Match the following.

Which among these is the most extensively excavated Chalcolithic site in India?

Consider the following options:

Consider the following statements:

1. Mesolithic age is an intermediate stage in the stone age culture
2. Microliths were the chief characteristics tools used in this age
3. People belonging to this age were unaware of the art of painting

Choose the correct statements:

On which of the following grounds Paleolithic age is divided in India?

1. Evolution of human beings
2. Nature of stone tools used
3. Occupational practices
4. Nature of metals used
5. Nature of change in climate

Choose the correct option:

Which of the following is not a feature of the Chalcolithic culture?

Which of the following features are common to Chalcolithic and Harappan culture?

1. Mass Urbanization
2. Primarily Rural Community based
3. Worship of Goddesses
4. Agricultural practices
5. Art of pottery making

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. The Megalithic phase in Indian history marked the rise of three new kingdoms in South India
2. The chief characteristics of this phase was the burial practices of placing red pottery in pits

Choose the correct statements:

Kalpasatru is a Jaina version of which of the following texts?

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer:

1. Zen Buddhism is a form of Buddhism in China, Korea and Japan that lays special emphasis on meditation.
2. Zen Buddhism places much more emphasis on scriptures than some other forms of Buddhism.

Codes:

Consider the following statements:

1. Jainism believes that life is both endless and subject to impermanence, suffering and uncertainty. These states are called the tilakhana, or the three signs of existence.
2. According to the Buddhism liberation is achieved by eliminating all karma from the soul.

Select the correct answer from below:

Consider the following statements in the context of Buddhism:

1. Hinayana is the more orthodox and conservative school of Buddhism which is believed to be more close to the advaitic tradition of Hinduism.
2. Mahayana is the more advanced and modern school of Buddhism which is believed to be closer to the Dvaita tradition of the Puranic Hinduism.
3. Vajrayana is the Tantric tradition in Buddhism which originated in Tibet and eastern parts of India and drew inspiration from the occultist traditions of Vedic Hinduism.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Shankara, one of the most influential philosophers of India:

1. He was an advocate of Advaita.
2. He advocated that Brahman, the only or Ultimate Reality, was formless and without any attributes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Which among these literacture represent the transition between Karmamarga (Way of Rituals) and Gyanmarg (Way of Knowledge)?

Which among these is wrongly matched :

Jatak is the part of which Pitak?

Who among the following has been considered a Lady Tirthankar in the Shvetambar tradition?

Which of the following is not true about Buddha?

Match the followings :

Code:

A B C D

Many of Greek, Kushanas, Sakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because :

Who composed Buddhacharita?

Choose the correct statements :

1. With a view to popularising and propagating the doctrines of Mahayan Buddhism, Harsha arrange a big assembly at Prayag.
2. Another assembly at Kannauj was organised for distributing gifts to public.

Code:

Which of the following is a part of Buddhist philosophy?

Who among the following believe in the philosophy of rebirth?

1. Bhagvatas
2. Lokayatas
3. Kalamukhas
4. Vedantics

Choose the correct option using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Manusmriti contains the earliest reference to untouchables referred to as Chandalas.
2. Dharmasastras deals with social rules and regulations.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

Consider the following statements about Mima-msa philosophy:

1. The poorva Mimamsa was postulated by Jamini.
2. The ideology of Poorva Mimamsa was to counteract the challenge by Buddhism and vedanta which marginalized the Vedic sacrifices.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Match the following:

Which of the following statements regarding Buddhist texts are correct?

1. The Buddhist texts Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa which were written in Sri Lanka contain regional histories of Buddhism.
2. Vinaya Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka include Buddha’s teachings and rules and regulation for those who joined the monastic order, respectively.
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka deals with the philoso-phical matters of Buddhism.

Codes:

Indian schools of philosophy are classified as orthodox and unorthodox systems. On what basis such a classification is made?

Consider the following statements about Tantricism.

Purtadharma was-

Which of the following is/are correct?

Assertion (A): Mahayana form of Buddhism dominated in first century AD.

Reason (R): Kanishka extended his whole-hearted patronage to Buddhism.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Nagarjuna’s Shunyavada is expounded in—

Biographies of Jaina Tirthankaras are found in—

What was considered as Varna Samkara?

Which of the following were important characteristics of early Bhagavatism?

1. Devotion
2. Action
3. Knowledge
4. Social rigidity
5. Self-sacrifice (Tyaga)

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

In reference to the Hindu philosophy, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Mahayana Buddhism is distinct from old form of Buddhism in which of the following -

1. Sculpture of Buddha using certain signs instead of statues of Buddha.
2. Bodhisattavas started remaining in world to teach and help other people instead of going into complete isolation and meditate in peace.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Jainism prescribes a path to liberation which consists of the three jewels (trinity or ratna-traya) except:

Which one of the following statements is correct?

In context of Buddhism which of the following statement(s) stand NOT true?

1. According to Buddha, Avidya is the root cause of Suffering.
2. Mahayana sect considers Buddha as Man and gives his teaching ethical values.
3. Theravada sect is precursor of Hinayan tradition and has essentially disappeared today.
4. Pali is the canonical language of Buddhist scriptures.
5. Buddha summarized his metaphysical teachings in the four noble truths.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Which of the following is NOT a part of six schools of Indian philosophy:

Consider the following pairs of the schools of Indian philosophy and their founders:

1. Sankhya - Sage Kapila
2. Yoga - Patanjali
3. Nyaya - Akshapada Gautam
4. Miminsa - Jamini

Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements about causes of religious movements:

1. The Vedic philosophy has lost its original purity.
2. Supremacy of Brahmans created unrest in the society
3. Kshatriya reacted against Brahmanical domination.
4. Introduction of new agriculture economy in eastern India.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the given events of Buddha’s life and the symbols associated with it:

1. Janma: Lotus
2. Renunciation: Horse
3. Enlightenment: Bodhi tree
4. Death: Wheel

Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs related to the Buddhist Literature?

1. Sutta Pitaka: Buddha’s saying.
2. Vinay Pitaka: Monastic code.
3. Abhidhamma Pitaka: Religious discourse of Buddha.

Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following features of a sect of Buddhism:

1. Followers believed in original teachings of Buddha.
2. Follwers sought individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.
3. It is known as Southern Buddhist Religion.
4. They did not pursue idol worship.

Identify the sect:

Which of the following are Triratna of Jainism:

1. Right Faith
2. Right Knowledge
3. Right Conduct
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood

Select the correct option:

Match the following pairs:

Consider the following statements about the Buddhists councils:

1. During the fourth Buddhist Council, Buddhism was divided into two sects Hinyana and Mahayana.
2. During third Buddhists Council, decision was taken to send missionaries to various part of the world.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following comprises vows of Jainism?

1. Ahimsa
2. Satya
3. Asteya
4. Aparigraha
5. Brahmacharya

Select the correct option:

Where is Lomus Rishi cave located?

Which of the following are places where stupas were constructed over the relics of the Buddha?

1. Rajagraha
2. Allakappa
3. Ramagrama
4. Vethadipa
5. Pippalvina

Select the correct option:

Which of the following is/are true for eight fold path preached by Buddhism?

1. Right Conduct
2. Right Understanding
3. Right Speach

Select the correct option:

What are the four distinct stages of Chaturashrama system?

1. Shudras
2. Brahamanas
3. Kshatriyas
4. Vaishyas

Select the correct option:

Which of the following temples are in Odisha?

1. Parsvanath temple
2. Lingaraja temple
3. Jagannatha temple
4. Visvanatha temple

Select the correct option:

Which of the following is/are true for monolithic statue of Gommateshwara Bhagawan Bahubali ?

1. It is located in Gangaikonda cholapuram.
2. It was built during rule of Ganga dynasty

Who is the Hathigumpha inscription related to?

Which of the following is/are true for Mahayana?

1. Continuation with earlier practices of Buddhism.
2. Received royal patronage of Kanishka.
3. Mahavastu is the literary material related to Mahayana.

Select the correct option:

Which school deals with materialistic philosophy?

Identify the correct match:

Which of the following is a part of Buddhist philosophy?

Consider the following statements:

1. Manusmriti contains the earliest reference to untouchables referred to as Chandalas.
2. Dharmasastras deals with social rules and regulations.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

Consider the following statements about Mahayana Buddhism:

1. It treated Buddha as God.
2. It adopted Pali as the language for its literature.

Which of the above statement/s is/are NOT true?

Jainism and Buddhism share several common tenets. Identify the similar threads running in their religious philospohies.

1. Both avoid extremity of indulgence and austerity
2. Both deny the authority of Vedic literature

Select the correct statement/s using the codes given below:

Buddhism is based on the four Noble Truths. Which of the following is not one of the Noble Truths?

Yaksha and Yakshni are part of the art of which of the following religions?

1. Buddhism
2. Jainism
3. Brahminism

Choose the correct option using the code given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Some of the oldest Buddhists texts were written in language of masses i.e. Pali and Prakrit, as the system grew in opposition to Brahmanical-Sanskritic traditions.
2. Buddhist expansion to other regions led to the emergence of some other texts such as Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa.

Choose the correct statement:

Consider the following statements:

1. The Jatakas, written in Pali, are used by the historians to account for the thoughts and experiences of the Kings, to know what they thought about their subjects.
2. Gandatindu Jataka describes the strategies adopted by the Kings to influence their subjects and mould their opinion

Choose the correct statements:

Match the following;

Consider the following statements:

1. Although Mahavira was preceded by 23 tirthankars, but he is credited with the foundation and propogations of basic Jaina philosophy
2. Principle of Ahimsa is at the core of Jaina philosophy
3. Jaina literatures were found in Pali, Prakrit and Tamil language.

Choose the correct statement:

Consider the following statements:

1. During the lifetime of Buddha, all his teachings were compiled by his disciples at the council held at Veshali, known as Tipitaka
2. Tipitaka consist of Vinaypitaka, Sutta pitaka and Abhidhamma pitaka

Choose the correct statement:

Consider the following statements:

1. Indian thinkers such as Buddha and Mahavira questioned the authority of the Vedas and consequently established there system of thought leading to garnering of followers in large numbers.
2. Both Buddhism and Jainism denied the existence of god

Which amongst these statements is incorrect?

Consider the following statements:

1. Bhakti tradition in India is classified into Astika and Nastika
2. Bhakti tradition provided a ray of hope for liberation to those considered ineligible by Brahmanical traditions

Choose the correct statements:

Consider the following statements:

1. Tantric practices are associated with worship of goddesses
2. Followers of tantric practices were not discriminated on the basis of caste or gender
3. These practices were prevalent in north and north-western India
4. Ideas of Tantric system influenced both Shaivism and Buddhism

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. The growth and popularity of Bhakti movement can be attributed to their egalitarian practices
2. Sankara’s philosophy curbed the growth of Jainism and Buddhism

Choose the correct statement:

Which of the following is not a philosophical doctrine related to Buddhism?

Consider the following statements:

1. Buddhism served as a link between Indo-Asian relation
2. India learnt Sericulture from China

Choose the incorrect statement:

Shad darshan, the six system of Indian Philosophy forms the base of Indian philosophy. Which of the following is correctly matched?

1. Sankhya Darshana - Jaimini
2. Yoga Darshana - Patanjali
3. Nyaya Darshana – Kapila

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Buddhism & Jainism?

1. Gautam Buddha founded Mahayana Buddhism.
2. Mahavir founded Jainism.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Vigyanvada or Yogachar and Madhyamaka or Madhyamikavada are the sects associated with which of the following?

Niyativad is a philosophy according to which every matter in the world is predetermined and controlled by destiny/fate. This was the core philosophy of which of the following sect?

Consider these statements:

1. Roman and Greek traders frequented the ancient Tamil country and Sri Lanka, securing trade with the seafaring Tamil states of the Chola, Pandyan and Chera dynasties and establishing trading settlements which secured trade with India by the Greco-Roman world since the time of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
2. The Rome-India trade also saw several cultural exchanges which had lasting effect for both the civilizations and others involved in the trade. The Egyptian kingdom of Aksum was involved in the Indian Ocean trade network and was influenced by Roman culture and Indian architecture. Traces of Indian influences are visible in Roman works of silver and ivory, or in Egyptian cotton and silk fabrics.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Aihole inscription is related to Pulakesin II of the Chalukya Dynasty.
2. Pallavas initiated the Dravida style of temple architecture.
3. The founder of the Chalukyas of Vatapi was Jayasimha.

Codes:

Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagar Empire:

1. The Vijayanagara Empire was an empire based in South India, in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka I of the Sangam Dynasty.
2. It lasted until 1646 although its power declined after a major military defeat in 1565 by the Deccan sultanates.
3. The empire is named after its capital city of Vijayanagara, whose ruins surround present day Hampi, now a World Heritage Site.

Which of the statements is/are false?

Consider the following statements about Chalukyas of Badami:

1. Aihole inscription is the most important source of history of the Chalukyas Dynasty.
2. Chalukya era was an important period in the development of South Indian architecture.
3. The Royal Emblem of Chalukyas of Badami was “Varaha”.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements about Chola Dynasty:

1. Sangam Literature is the most important source of history of the Chola Dynasty.
2. Pillars of Asoka are also an important source of Chola’s history.
3. In the “Battle of Venni” both the Pandyas and Cheras were defeated by the Cholas.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements:

1. Sangam literature deals with emotional and material topics such as love, war, governance, trade and bereavement.
2. Sangam Poems fall into two categories the ‘inner field’ and the ‘outer field’.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Match the following names with categories of land mention in Chola inscriptions:

“Uttaramerur Inscription” gives us inform about:

Which of the following is correct about Chola taxation system?

Consider the following aspects of Chola administration. Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following are matched correctly?

1. Sabha - assembly of Brahmin landowners.
2. Ur - village assembly found in areas where landowners were non-Brahmins.
3. Nagaram - merchant organizations

Select the correct answer from the code(s) given below:

Which of the following is correctly matched?

1. vellalar – large landowners.
2. Uzhavar – ordinary ploughmen.
3. kadaisiyar – landless labourers including slaves

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Grambhojakas were

Consider the following statement about the Chola empire:

1. The Cholas maintained large army consisting of elephants, cavalry, and infantry and a strong navy as well
2. The Chola empire was divided into Mandalams
3. Chola empire had economic relations with other countries as well
4. Local self government existed in this empire

Choose the correct option:

In which of the following regions Hoysala monuments are found?

Which of the following is TRUE about Sangam society?

1. Brahmanas appeared for the first time in south India.
2. People believed in good and bad omens.
3. The widows enjoyed great respect in society.

Choose the correct option using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements about Sangam literature.

1. Tolkappiyam, the early Tamil grammar was written during first Sangam.
2. Sangam literature is primarily secular, dealing with everyday themes in a Tamilakam context.
3. Sangam Poems falls into two categories: the ‘inner field’ and the ‘outer field’.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are CORRECT?

The title of ‘Adivraha’ was adopted by which of the following rulers?

Sthala Mahatmyas were used to refer to:

Sangam period is very important for the history of South India. Which of the following is not matched correctly?

1. Kural - Tiruvalluvar
2. Silappadikaram - Illango Adigal
3. Manimekalai – Tiruttakrdeva

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements in context of history of Tamil Region.

1. Kurinji is hilly region
2. Marutam wetland having practice of plough Agriculture
3. Neital is the coastal region

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

Which of the followings were the important features of Later-Vedic life?

1. Use of iron plough
2. Well organized irrigation
3. Burning of forests
4. Agricultural rituals

Choose the correct option from below:

Consider the following:

1. During the Vedic period Rajas had capital cities, palaces or armies.
2. Rajas also collected taxes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?Codes:

The transmigration of soul is defined in which of these Upnishads?

Consider the following statements about eating habits in Vedic society:

1. The main cereal produced by the Rig Vedic people was Yava or barley.
2. Wheat and rice were also important cereals produced in Vedic society.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Vedas is/are correct?

1. The seventh mandala of the Rig Veda contains the famous Purushasukta which explains the 4 varnas.
2. Shatapatha Brahamana literature is attached to Yajur Veda.

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Every Vedas has several brahamanas attached to it. In this regards find out the incorrect pair:

Which one of the following is not a Vedanga:

There are six famous Smritis associated with the Vedic literature, which of the given Smritis were part of the Gupta period:

Consider the following pairs of Upvedas and associated Vedas:

1. Ayurveda - Rigveda
2. Gandharveda - Samaveda
3. Dhanurveda - Atharvaveda
4. Shilpaveda - Yajurveda

Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

The term Niyoga in the Vedic period refers to:

Consider the given statements about literature in the later Vedic period:

1. Later Vedic literature gives three broad division of India viz. Aryavarta, Madhyadesa, and Dakhinapath.
2. Large kingdoms and stately cities made their appearance in later Vedic period.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the given statements about the types of marriages in Later Vedic period?

1. Brahma vivaha: Giving the girl to a man with dowry.
2. Deva vivaha: Giving the girl to the priest himself in lieu of his fees.
3. Gandharva vivaha: Love marriage.

Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the given statements about Later Vedic period:

1. Agriculture began to replace rearing of cattle.
2. Production of goods advanced due to formation of new occupations.
3. Merchants organised themselves into Guilds.

Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following Veda is a collection of songs, spells, magical charms for evil spirits etc.?

Consider the following statements about Sabha and Samiti in the Vedic period:

1. Sabha was the national assembly of people.
2. Samiti was the council of elders, where few people were called.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are TRUE?

Which of the followings were the important features of Later-Vedic life?

1. Use of iron plough
2. Well organized irrigation
3. Burning of forests
4. Agricultural rituals

Choose the correct option from below:

Consider the following statements about Aryans:

1. Use of horse as a mode of transportation aided their widespread movement
2. Yajurveda provides account of Aryan invasion in Indian subcontinent
3. Aryan society was male dominated

Choose the incorrect statements:

Consider the following statements about Later Vedic Phase

1. Crafts and trade were the chief sources of livelihood.
2. Only iron was used in agricultural tools.
3. They practiced Painted grey-ware pottery only

Choose the incorrect statements:

Match the following:

Codes:

A B C D

Consider the following statements about uprisings taken place before 1857:

1. They were localized and isolated.
2. They were the result of mostly local grievances.
3. These movements were targeted against imperialism.
4. The leadership was semi-feudal in character.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are true?

Which of the following were the causes of 1857 Revolt?

1. Discriminatory tariff against Indian products.
2. Destruction of traditional handicrafts.
3. British interference in socio-religious affairs.
4. Increased status of zamindars.

Choose the correct option using the codes given below:

Choose the correct pairs from the following regarding revolt of 1857.

Sepoys revolted in 1857 because

1. Conditions of service in the company’s army and cantonments increasingly came into conflict with the religious beliefs and prejudices of the sepoys.
2. Discontentment regarding treatment meted out and payment of salaries compared to British counterparts.

Which of the above statement is incorrect?

Which of the following personality is not a rebel of 1857 revolt?

Which of the following is not the consequence of the revolt of 1857?

Who termed 1857 Revolt as ‘First War of Indian Independence’?

With respect to 1857 Revolt-Economic cause, find out the incorrect statement.

Match the following:

Which of the following were the causes of 1857 Revolt?

1. Discriminatory tariff against Indian products.
2. Destruction of traditional handicrafts.
3. British interference in socio-religious affairs.
4. Increased status of zamindars.

Choose the correct option using the codes given below:

Consider the following:

1. Kuchipudi is one of the classical dance forms of the South India and derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Carrying a fine combination of Natya, Nritta and Nritya, Kuchipudi was never a solo affair and required a number of performers.
3. In modern times the Kuchipudi dance is considerably different than it originally used to be. Most of the performances are solo, done by female dancers.

Select the correct answer code from below:

Which of the following statements related to the classical dance Mohiniattam are true?

1. Mohiniattam is a solo female dance (in a single costume), where musical melody and the rhythmical swaying of the dancer from side to side and the smooth and unbroken flow of the body movement is the striking feature.
2. The credit for reviving the Mohiniattam dance in the nineteenth century goes to Swati Tirunal, the king of Travancore.
3. The performers of Mohiniattam dance usually wear a brown colored sari with silver borders.

Codes:

Consider the following statements:

1. Koodiyattam, the Malayalam theatre tradition of Kerala, India has been declared as among the ‘Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’ by UNESCO.
2. It is for the first time that UNESCO has selected art forms from across the world to bestow recognition as part of its effort to safeguard expressions of oral heritage and traditional culture.

Select the answer from the code given below:

A typical recital of Odissi contains at least one or two ashtapadis (poem of eight couplets) from Gita Govindam, which describes in exquisite Sanskrit poetry the complex relationship between Radha and her Lord. The Gita Govindam was written by......

Veeranatyam, which means the “Dance of the Brave”, is a traditional form of dance. The main characteristic features of this dance pattern are the dexterous movements of hands and other skilful steps. Veeranatyam belongs to which of the following states?

Consider the following statements:

1. Kathakali is the only Indian dance form in which the entire body, both skeleton and muscles, down to even the smallest facial muscle are used to portray emotion.
2. The Hastha Lakshandeepika is a classical text and forms the basis of hands and arms movement in Kathakali.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Ghode Modni is a form of folk music in Goa sung during weddings by the women.
2. Ovi, another wedding folk music of Goa, is sung during a ritual in which coconut milk is applied in small quantities on the bride and groom as a symbol of prosperity in terms of material wealth and family.

Select the correct answer code from below:

Out of the many beautiful forms of handicrafts, Kalamkari has always been the favourite with the art and craft lovers. The Kalamkari craft involves the art of printing and painting of fabrics. This is a rare kind of art, which uses a Kalam or quill, from which it has earned its name and vegetable dyes. The Kalamkari craft belongs to…..

Consider the following statements in the context of Dravida temple architecture:

1. The chief feature of the Dravida style is the Vimana or the storey.
2. Chola temples are famous for their richly ornamented gateways called the gopurams.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Therukoothu is the most popular form of the folk drama of Andhra Pradesh.
2. It is mostly performed at the time of annual temple festival of Mariamman (Rain goddess) to achieve rich harvest.

Select the correct answer from below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Kalaripayattu which is one of the oldest martial arts of India is original to Kerala.
2. Silambam which is another indigenous martial art specializing in stick fighting is original to Tamil Nadu.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following pair of Dances and respective states is NOT matched correctly?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneswar and the Jagannath temple at Puri are examples of the Nagara style of temple architecture.
2. The Kandariya Mahadev temple of Khajuraho and the Dilwara temples of Mount Abu are examples of the Vesara style of temple architecture.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

Vidhushaka, a common character in Sanskrit drama is invariably a—

Match the following pairs:

A B C D

Consider the following statements:

1. Pattachitra refers to the folk painting of Odisha, in the eastern region of India.
2. Themes of the Pattachitra are chiefly on Lord Jagannath, Radha-Krishna and Jainism.

Select the correct answer code from below:

Match the following.

Consider the following statements about the Tanjore painting:

1. It is a major form of classical South Indian painting.
2. Tanjore paintings are done on hand made cloths or canvas.
3. The subjects of most of these paintings are Hindu gods, goddesses and saints.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements about the Sattriya Nritya of Assam:

1. It is one among the eight principal classical Indian dance traditions.
2. Great saint Srimanta Sankardev, created Sattriya Nritya in the 15th century.
3. It is mainly performed as tradition in Vaishnava monasteries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Temples have played an important role in Chola Empire. Consider the following statements in this context:

1. Chola temples often became the nuclei of settlements which grew around them.
2. Temples were also endowed with land by the rulers as well as by others.
3. Temples were only places of worship.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements:

1. The Kandariya Mahadeva temple was constructed by the King of the Chandela dynasty.
2. This Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
3. This was the place for ritual worship where only the king, his immediate family members and priests gathered.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Match the following:

Consider the following:

1. Gandhara School of art was based on Greco-Roman style.
2. Mathura School of art was purely indigenous in its style.
3. Only standing posture of Buddha’s statues were carved out in the Mathura School.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

Consider the following statements about Kathak:

1. Kathak began evolving into a distinct mode of dance in the 15th and 16th centuries with the spread of the Bhakti Movement.
2. Under the Mughal emperors and their nobles, Kathak was performed in the court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are—

Choose the wrong one :

Which among these is wrongly matched?

Choose the wrong statement :

1. The oldest book on Indian Drama tradition is written by Bharata.
2. The earliest source dealing exclusively with astronomy is Jyotisha Vedanga.
3. Sulva Sutra is the oldest book in Indian Geometry.
4. Aryabhatta was the astronomer who calculated the length of solar year and value of Pie, very close to modern values.

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Consider the following statements about Sangam literature.

1. Tolkappiyam, the early Tamil grammar was written during first Sangam.
2. Sangam literature is primarily secular, dealing with everyday themes in a Tamilakam context.
3. Sangam Poems falls into two categories: the ‘inner field’ and the ‘outer field’.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Thanjavur paintings.

1. Thanjavur paintings are characterised by rich, flat and vivid colors, simple iconic composition.
2. Thanjavur paintings are panel paintings done on wooden planks.
3. The subjects of most paintings are only Hindu gods, goddesses, saints and episodes from Hindu Puranas.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Losar Festival in Ladakh.

1. The festival is marked with ancient rituals, the stage fights between good and evil, chanting and the dance of the Ibex deer.
2. Losar festival celebrates the Ladakhi or Tibetan New Year.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

Who constructed Raj Rajeshwari Temple at Tanjavur?

Consider the fol lowing statements about Kathak.

1. This dance form traces its origin to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathakars or storytellers.
2. Passing of knowledge from guru to shishya is the main feature of Kathak.
3. It is based on the concept of Gharana.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about Madhu-bani painting:

1. It is a style of painting practised in the Mithila region of Bihar.
2. Themes revolve around Hindu Gods and mythology, along with scenes from the royal court and social events like weddings.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?Codes:

Consider the following statements about Bihu festival:

1. Bihu is the festival of New Year of Assam falling in mid-April.
2. This is a festival of nature and mother earth.
3. The first day of festival is for the cows and buffaloes and Second day is for the man.

Which of the above statements are correct?Codes:

Consider the following statements about Rajput paintings:

1. Rajput paintings depict a number of themes, events of epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
2. The colours used in paintings were extracted from certain minerals and plant sources.
3. It develops distinctive styles combining indigenous as well as foreign influences.

Which of the above statements are correct?Codes:

Match the following:

Which of the following statements regarding Ajanta cave paintings are correct?

1. Ajanta cave paintings include descriptions of country life, processions, men and women at work and festivals.
2. The paintings depict stories from the Jatakas.
3. The technique of shading has been used to give a three dimensional quality to these pictures and some of the paintings are extremely naturalistic.

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Consider the following statements about classical music in India:

1. The musical chanting of Samveda is said to be the source of the later secular and classical music.
2. Raga and Tala are the two musical pillars of the Indian music.
3. Pandit V.N Bhatkhande had classified Ragas into the 10 Thaats.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Thang Ta, a famous martial art form, belongs to which of the following state:

Which of the following statements regarding Chola period architecture are correct?

1. The style of architecture which came into vogue during this period was called Dravida because it was confined largely to South India.
2. The installation of images of Kings and queens in addition to that of deities was in practice during Chola period.
3. One of the finest and most elaborate examples of this style is Brehadeshwara temple at Thanjavur which was built by Rajaraja Chola I.

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Which of the following is/are true about Madhubani Paintings?

1. It is also referred as Mithila Art.
2. Earlier the paintings were drawn on mud plastered walls during important festivals and ceremonies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?Codes:

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer:

1. Tanjore painting was developed after the fall of Vijayanagar empire.
2. Mysore became the main centre for silk as early as in the reign of Tipu Sultan.

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Consider the following statements regarding Manipuri classical dance form:

1. It pays much more attention to facial movements than other classical dances.
2. It does not pay much attention to facial movements.
3. It lays down a greater emphasis on knee and hand position.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Sankirtana, a form of ritual singing, drumming and dancing belongs to which of the following state?

Which of the following is not the correct match of folk dances and the given States?

Which of the following statements is/are true about Ellora caves?

1. The Ellora caves are carved into the sides of a Basaltic hill.
2. Structures in the Ellora caves represent the Buddhist mythologies only.

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Which of the following statements is/are true about Rock cut Architecture?

1. Chaityas and monasteries are the best example of rock cut architecture.
2. Chaityas were dwellings of monks while viharas were places of worship.

Codes:

Consider the following statements regarding Kathak dance form:

which of the following is/are not a characteristic feature of Kathakali dance?

1. It is characterized by a strong dramatic element.
2. In Kathakali the dancers are not narrators but actors.
3. Kathakali carries the sensuousness and fluidity of odissi.

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Which of the following statements is/are true about Dhrupad?

1. It is considered as one of the oldest forms of Hindustani Vocal Music.
2. Dhrupad is always accompanied by a Pakhawaj.

Codes:

Which of the following is Dravidian style temple-

Main characteristics of early medieval paintings are–

Kamikagama deals with-

Rekhadeul is:

Shantamurti is a feature of

Concept of temple libraries evolved from

Which of the following hold(s) true about the Western Indian School of Painting?

1. The style was flat and decorative and before paper was brought to India, palm leaf palettes were used in simple red, yellow, gold, black and white colours.
2. A distinguished feature was that profile heads showed bulging glass eyes to add realism to image.
3. As paper and blue pigment were brought to India more greens and blues were added and brush work became more detailed and elaborate.
4. Laur Chanda and blue, Baramassa, Rasik Priya were some famous works of the period.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Rehka, Bdadre, Kharlchare, Gudiya are-

Which one of the following ragas is sung late in the evening?

Consider the following statements regarding Jaina miniature paintings:

1. They are mainly in the form of manuscript paintings mainly in the folios of Kalpasutra.
2. They date back to as early as 6th century AD.
3. Mature form of Jaina miniatures originated in western India.
4. They employ a highly aesthetic linear perspective.
5. Colors used were derived almost exclusively from minerals and vegetables.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Consider the following statements in the context of British influence on Indian painting traditions:

1. East India Company merchants provided large market for native art.
2. Many European painters visited royal courts in India to cater to demand of European style portraits.
3. “Company painting” employed linear perspectives and use of water colors.
4. Revivalist movement in painting developed in Bengal as a sharp reaction to western influence.

Which of the above statements are true?

Consider the following statements in the context of the provisions of the Cripps Mission:

1. It refused to provide dominion status to India and rather offered a plan for formation of constituent assembly.
2. It prescribed holding of fresh elections to all the provincial legislature.
3. Representatives of the Indian states were to constitute an electoral college which would, in turn, elect the constitution-making body.
4. It prescribed that if a province expressed its unwillingness to accept the constitution, it could refuse accession to the Indian union and instead formulate its own constitution.

Which of the above statements is are correct in the related context?

In October, 1943 Lord Wavell, Governor-General, made an attempt to resolve the deadlock in India. Consider the following statements about the Wavell Plan and select the correct answer:

1. It included formation of an interim government before proceeding for the work of framing Constitution.
2. According to the plan all members of the Central Executive Council barring the Governor-General were to be Indians.
3. The proposed interim government was to have a balanced representation of the main communities including equal proportion of Muslims and Caste Hindus.

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Consider the following statements about the Cripps Mission and select the correct answer:

1. It was an attempt by the British government to secure Indian cooperation and support for their efforts in World War II.
2. The leaders of the Muslim League, along with the Congress opposed the Indian involvement in war.
3. The proposal of Cripps mission was criticized by Gandhi as a “post-dated cheque drawn on a crashing bank”.

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August Offer 1940, offered which one of the following:

1. Dominion Status in an unspecified future.
2. A post-war Body to enact the Constitution.
3. To expand the Governor General’s Executive Council to give full weightage to minority opinion.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Rajagopalachari formula:

1. The formula asked Muslim League to endorse congress demand for Independence.
2. The formula asked League to cooperate with the Congress in forming a provisional government at the centre.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Cripps Mission:

1. Cripps mission offered the Dominion Status to India after the war.
2. The leader of the Muslim League supported the Indian involvement in war.
3. The proposal of Cripps mission was criticized by Gandhi as a “post-dated cheque drawn on a crashing bank”.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the proposals made in “August Offer” of 1940:

1. Complete Independence for India gradually.
2. Dominion Status.
3. Provincial autonomy.
4. Representative government at the Centre.

Choose the correct options from the codes given below:

Which of the following provisions were contained in the Desai-Liaquat formula?

1. Equal number of persons nominated by congress and league in Central Legislature
2. Representation of Minorities
3. In event of separation of India, agreements would be made for defence, communication and other essential matters

Select the correct answer from the code(s) given below:

With reference to ‘August Offer’, find out the incorrect statement.

With reference to recommendations of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements:

1. Setting up of a post war constituent assembly.
2. There would be provision for any Province of British India not prepared to accept this Constitution, either to retain its present constitutional position or frame a constitution of its own.
3. Protection of minorities.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

For which of the following British proposal Gandhiji called it as a “Post-dated Cheque”?

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

1. Formation of Forward Bloc
2. August Offer
3. Quit India Movement
4. Individual Satyagraha
5. Cripps Mission

Choose the correct order:

Consider the following statements:

1. August Declaration (1917)provided for dominion status to India after First World War
2. Lord Chelmsford made this declaration.
3. This declaration acted as a precursor to Montague Chelmsford reforms.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. Cripps Mission offered dominion status to India.
2. Lord Wavell was the viceroy when this mission came to India
3. It was accepted by both Congress and the Muslim League

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. August 8 Offer was announced by Lord Linlithgow.
2. It was accepted by both Congress and the Muslim League.

Choose the correct statement/s:

During struggle for India’s Independence Gandhiji called ‘a post dated cheque on a crashing bank’ to

Which one of the following statement about Cripps mission is incorrect?

The British followed an expansionist policy under Lord Wellesly known as “Subsidiary Alliance”. Consider the following statements related to this policy:

1. An Indian ruler entering into a subsidiary alliance with the British had to accept British forces within his territory and also agreed to pay for their maintenance.
2. If a ruler of the protected state died without having a natural heir, his adopted son would be denied to rule and the state would be annexed by Britishers.
3. The ruler would accept a British Resident in his state.

Which of the above statement/s is /are true?

The first Indian ruler who joined the subsidiary Alliance was—

Consider the following statements:

1. Foundation of local self government was laid under the Viceroy-ship of Lord Ripon.
2. During the first Indian census, Lord Mayo was the Viceroy of India.
3. Lord William Bentick was the last Governor General of Bengal.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following Treaties gave Diwani right of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to British?

Subsidiary Alliance was a system in which:

1. Zamindars had to pay a huge amount to the State.
2. It was a trap to suppress Santhal Revolt.
3. The British would not be held responsible for protecting their ally from external and internal threat.
4. The ally could enter into agreements with other rulers or engage in warfare only with the permission of the Britishers.

Which one of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to the Doctrine of lapse.

1. Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie to annex kingdoms in India.
2. Satara and Jhansi were annexed by applying this doctrine.
3. It could annex kingdom on basis of misgovernment.

Which of the above statement(s) is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. East India Company acquired territories in India through military conquests.
2. British Government in India also pursued the policy of military conquests for territorial expansion.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Who was the Nawab of Bengal and Governor of Fort Williams respectively when so called Black Hole tragedy occurred?

Consider the following statements:

1. Under subsidiary alliance system, ruler of Indian state had to accept a British Resident.
2. Lord Wellesley made first subsidiary treaty with the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. Sir Charles Napier was appointed first as the British Resident in Sind and later as its first Governor.
2. British annexed Sind in the year 1843.
3. Annexation of Sind took place during the Governor–Generaliship of Lord Hardinge I.

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. Regulating Act of 1773 transferred Government of Bengal in the hand of British governor.
2. Pitts India Act of 1784 empowered Court of Directors to make all appointments in India.

Choose the incorrect statements:

Which of the following treaties are correctly matched:

1. Treaty of Lahore - 1846
2. Treaty of Salbai - 1782
3. Treaty of Bassein - 1802
4. Treaty of Mangalore - 1784

Choose the correct code:

Consider the following statements about subsidiary alliance system:

1. Lord Cornwallis introduced this system.
2. Under this system, the Indian princely state had to accept a British resident in their territory.
3. The Nawab of Awadh was first to accept the Subsidiary Alliance.

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

Directions: In the question given below are two statements labeled as Assertion (A) and (R): In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct?

Assertion (A): East India company had all the powers without any responsibility during the dual system of Government in Bengal.

Reason (R): Nawab of Bengal had neither power nor responsibility.

Choose the correct option:

With reference to Treaty of Salbai, consider the following statements:

1. In May 1782, the Treaty of Salbai was signed between Warren Hastings and Mahadaji Scindia.
2. It provided the British twenty years of peace with the Marathas.
3. According to treaty, Salsette and Bassein were given to the British.

Which of the statements given above is/are/correct?

With reference to the doctrine of lapse, find the incorrect statement?

Which of the following Treaties gave Diwani right of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to British?

With reference to Subsidiary Alliance policy of British in India, consider the following statements

1. Under this Indian rulers were not allowed to have their independent armed forces.
2. Indian rulers have to pay for maintaining British forces in their territory.
3. If fail to pay Indian rulers can cede their some part of territory to British company.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

With reference to Doctrine of Lapse of British company in India, find out the incorrect statement

The Permanent Settlement system which had created the first group of landlords in India was launched by the Britishers. The salient features of the system were:

1. It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa in 1793.
2. It had recognized the landlords as the proprietor of the land with the right of hereditary succession.
3. Landlords had no right to transfer, sell or mortgage the land in their possession.

Which of above statements is/are correct?

During British rule India had to make huge payments to people in England on account of political, administrative, and commercial connections established between India and England. These charges were called ‘Home Charges’. They included -

1. Interest on public debt raised in India.
2. Annuities on account of railways and irrigation works.
3. Dividend to the shareholders of the East India Company.
4. Civil and Military charges.

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Consider the following statements. Which one of them is/are correct?

1. The ryotwari system is associated with the name of Sir Thomas Munro.
2. In the Zamindari system land revenue was imposed indirectly.
3. In Bombay, Madras, Assam and Burma the Zamindar usually did not have a position as a middleman between the government and the farmer.

What is ‘Imperial Preferences’ in British time?

Match the following :

Code:

1 2 3 4

The salient features of Land Revenue System during the Britishers’ rule were:

1. Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa in 1793.
2. Munro and Read had introduced the Ryotwari System in N-W province, part of Central India and Punjab.
3. Mahalwari system was introduced by Mackenzie in Madras and Mumbai Presidency.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

During the British rule in India which of the following charges applied by Britishers were called ‘Home Charges’?

1. Interest on public debt raised in England.
2. Annuities on account of railways and irrigation works.
3. Dividend paid to the shareholders of the East India Company.

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Consider the following statements about the agriculture policies during British period:

1. System of the rural banks on cooperative lines was introduced.
2. Land Improvement Loans Act of 1883 had introduced the system of rural credit.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The East-India Company began to use the term ‘Investments in India’ for—

Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1. The Permanent Settlement of Bengal, concluded in 1793 by Cornwallis, provided proprietary rights of the soil to class of aristocratic Zamindars.
2. The Zamindars emerged from the Permanent Settlement operations in a weaker position.
3. Thomas Munro developed a system of settlement under which the government did not deal directly with the individual peasant cultivator.
4. The land policy and settlements did not lead to structural changes in control over land aid in the relations among classes associated with land-cultivation.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Who among the following is not associated with economic critique of colonialism?

Consider the following statements:

1. Financial burden imposed by the British on Travancore was one of the causes of revolt led by Velu Thambi.
2. One of the aims of the Faraizi movement was to restore Muslim rule in India by expelling British.

Choose the correct statement/s:

With reference to Ryotwari system, consider the following statements:

1. The Ryotwari System covered about 51 per cent of the area under British rule in India.
2. Sir Thomas Munro introduced this system in the Madras Presidency.
3. The land revenue was fixed for a period for 40 years only at a time.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Mahalwari system, find the incorrect statement.

Indian handicraft industry had begun to decline by the beginning of the 18th century, consider the following statements:

1. The Indian market was flooded with the cheap finished goods from Britain.
2. In 1769, the Company encouraged the cultivation of raw silk in Bengal while imposing service restrictions on the sale of its finished products.
3. In 1813, strategies were devised by the Company to enhance the consumption of finished goods from Britain.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Ryotwari settlement:

1. It was introduced by Thomas Munro.
2. This was prevalent in South India especially Madras Presidency.
3. The Government gave pattas to the Ryots.
4. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the government.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Permanent Settlement was a major land revenue system introduced by colonial government in India. Which of the following is not correct about it?

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home charges" formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds were not the part of "Home Charges"?

1. Funds for waging wars outside India by British.
2. Funds to pay pensions of British personnel.
3. Funds used to support the Indian office in London.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

In the year 1859 British passed the 'Limitation Law', it is related to:

Consider the following statements:

1. Dadabhai Naoroji advocated Drain of Wealth Theory exposing British economic exploitation of India
2. Drain of wealth constitutes remittances to England by British in India, interest charges on public debt held in Britain etc.

Choose the incorrect statement:

With reference to Permanent Settlement, consider the following statements

1. It was introduced in 1793.
2. By the terms of the settlement only rajas were recognized as zamindars.
3. Robert Clive introduced it in India.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

With reference to Ryotwari system, consider the following statements

1. It was developed by Alexander Read only
2. Because to no traditional big landlord it was introduced.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

With Reference to the British laid Judicial Organisation in 1793, consider the following statements:

1. Sadar Diwani Adalat was a High Court of Civil and Criminal jurisdiction in British India.
2. Munsifs and Amins were the Indian Judges of the court of the lowest order.
3. The Criminal court applied Muslim Criminal Law in less harsh form whereas Civil Court applied the Customary Law.
4. The Indian Penal Code was created by a Law Commission led by Lord Macaulay.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements. Which one of them is/are correct?

1. The Ilbert Bill was a Bill introduced by Viceroy Ripon.
2. It was to allow the Indian judges and Magistrates jurisdiction to try British offenders in criminal cases at the District level.
3. It was named after the newly appointed legal adviser to the Council of India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following regarding establishment of Judiciary in the British India:

1. It established the rule of law in India.
2. Government servants were made answerable to the civil courts.
3. European subjects were outside the jurisdiction of courts.
4. The judicial system became more and more complicated.

Which of the above statements are true?

Out of the Following Bills, which one is officially called as Criminal Procedure Amendment Code Bill?

Consider the following statements about the Ilbert Bill:

1. The main objective was to give Indian judges the right to try European and British Offenders.
2. It was a Criminal Procedure Amendment Code Bill introduced in 1883.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Dual Government arrangement made by the East-India Company in Bengal?

Consider the following statements about the judicial system during the early period of British rule:

1. Indian judges or Munsiffs were appointed to all the courts at the bottom of the judicial system.
2. In criminal cases, Muslim law was improved and followed.
3. In civil cases also, Muslim laws were followed.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

With reference Local Self-Government (1882), consider the following statements:

1. Their chairmen were to be non-officials.
2. The local bodies were given executive powers with financial resources of their own.
3. It diffused the administration and brought the government closer to the people.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With respect to Rowlatt Act (1919), consider the following statements:

1. In 1917, a committee was set up under the Presidentship of Sir Sydney Rowlatt to look into the militant nationalist activities.
2. As per this Act, any person could be arrested on the basis of suspicion. No appeal or petition could be filed against such arrests.
3. Two prominent leaders of Punjab, Dr Satya Pal and Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew, were arrested in Amritsar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who headed the first Linguistic Provinces Commission?

Which of the following acts or persons did not contributed to the promotion of local self government in India?

1. Lord Mayo
2. Lord Ripon
3. GOI Act of 1919
4. GOI Act of 1935

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following regarding establishment of Judiciary in the British India:

1. It established the rule of law in India.
2. Government servants were made answerable to the civil courts.
3. European subjects were outside the jurisdiction of courts.
4. The judicial system became more and more complicated.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

Capital from Calcutta to Delhi was shifted in which year?

The Treaty of Seringapatam, signed on 19 March 1792, ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War. Which of the following statements regarding this treaty are true?

1. Its signatories included representatives of Nizam of Hyderabad and Maratha Empire, Robert Clive on behalf of East India Company, and Tipu Sultan.
2. Under the treaty, Mysore ceded about one half of its territories to other signatories.
3. Tipu Sultan, to guarantee Mysore’s performance, was required to surrender two of his three sons as hostages of war.

Codes:

Match the following :

Code:

A B C D

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to first Carnatic war?

1. It bagan in 1746 and ended in 1748.
2. Chanda Saheb was capture and executed.
3. Anwar-ud-din, the nawab of carnatic, intervened in the war on behalf of the English.
4. Madras was restored to the English by the French after the war.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the followings statements:

1. First Carnatic war took place between Nizam of Hyderabad and British East India Company.
2. In the Battle of Wandiwash Eyre Coote was defeated by Count de Lally.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. Battle of Plassey made British East India Company a paramount power in India.
2. One of the main cause for this battle was misinterpretation of Farman of the Mughal by the British.

Consider the following statements:

1. Battle of Buxar took place during period of Vensittart as a Governor of Fort Williams.
2. Robert Clive served twice as a Governor of Fort William.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. Treaty of Madras was a result of First Anglo-Mysore war.
2. Second Anglo-Mysore war took place during the period of Cornwallis as the Governor of Bengal.
3. Governor–General William Bentinck took over the administration of Mysore citing misgovernment by its rulers, in the year 1813.

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

Arrange the following in a chronological order:

1. Battle of Buxar
2. Treaty of Seringpatam
3. First Anglo-Maratha war
4. Third Anglo-Carnatic War

Choose the correct option:

Which of the following treaties are related to Anglo-Maratha War?

1. Treaty of Lahore
2. Treaty of Purandhar
3. Treaty of Rajpurghat
4. Treaty of Mandasor

Correct option:

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

Consider the following statements about Battle of Bedara:

1. It was fought between British and French East India company respectively.
2. British emerged victorious in this battle.
3. Victorious British replaced Mir Jafar with his son-in-law as a ruler of Bengal.

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

Match the following:

With reference to Anglo-Maratha War, consider the following statements:

1. The first war (1775–82) began with British support for Raghunath Rao’s bid for the office of Peshwa of the confederacy.
2. The second war (1803–05) was caused by the Peshwa Baji Rao II’s defeat by the Bhonsle.
3. The third war (1817–18) was the result of an invasion of Maratha territory in the course of operations against Pindari robber bands by the British governor-general, Lord Wellesley.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

With respect to 3rd Anglo-Mysore war, consider the following statements, select the incorrect statement:

With reference to The Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-84), which of the below statements is not correct reason for it?

Match the following:

With reference to Battle of Plassey, consider the following statements:

1. The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal on 23 June 1757.
2. The battle took place at Plassey on the banks of the Damodar River.
3. Robert Clive bribed Mir Jafar, the Commander in Chief of the Nawab's army, and also promised him to make him Nawab of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Battle of Buxar, Consider the following statements:

1. The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1765.
2. The British fought under the command of Sir Hector Munro.
3. The battle was fought between the forces under the command of the British East India Company and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal; the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal Emperor Farukhsiyar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are true in the context of the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946?

1. A union of India, comprising both British India and princely states, should deal with three subjects viz. foreign affairs, defense and communications.
2. The princely states should retain all subjects other than, those ceded to the union.
3. All residuary powers should vest in the provinces of British India.
4. The constitution of the union and the groups should contain a provision whereby any province could by a majority vote of its legislative assembly call for a one time reconsideration of the terms of the constitution after an initial period of ten years after which there would be no scope for reconsideration.

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Which of the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly is/are correct?

1. The constitution of a Constituent Assembly was an integral part of the Cabinet Mission Plan.
2. The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas, a committee under the Constituent Assembly, was headed by Maulana Azad.

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Which of the following statements about the Executive Council of 1945 is/are correct?

1. The Executive Council could nominate members from among the nationalist leaders.
2. The Executive Council could have equal numbers of Hindu and Muslim representatives.
3. The veto power of the Governor-General was to be abolished.
4. The subject of foreign affairs was to be transferred from the Governor-General to an Indian Member of the Council.

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Which of the following statements about Cabinet Mission Plan are correct?

1. It recognized Indian Right to cede from the Commonwealth.
2. The Cabinet Mission plan proposed a strong Centre.
3. The Cabinet Mission plan rejected the idea of separate Pakistan.

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According to Cabinet Mission plan, which one of the following was method of electing constituent Assembly?

Which of the following are correct regarding Cabinet Mission Plan (1946)?

1. The Cabinet Mission proposed the formation of a Union of India, comprising both the British India and the Princely States.
2. The Union would remain in charge of only foreign affairs, defence and communications leaving the residuary powers to be vested in the provinces.
3. A proposal was envisaged for setting up an Interim Government, which would remain in office till a new government was elected on the basis of the new constitution framed by the Constituent Assembly.
4. Muslim League not accepted the plan.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Who was the first President at the Central Legislative Assembly?

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Dyarchy system?

1. Provincial subjects were divided into “Reserved Subjects” and “Transferred Subjects”.
2. “Reserved Subjects” include police, jails, land revenue, irrigation and forests.
3. “Transferred Subjects” include education, local self-government, public health, sanitation, agriculture and industries.

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Which of the following provisions were included in the Government of India Act, 1919?

1. Introduction of ‘Dyarchy’ in the provinces and the division of provincial subjects into ‘Reserved’ subjects and ‘Transferred’ subjects.
2. Making the Central Legislature bicameral and more representative by removing the official majority and increasing the non-official directly elected majority.
3. Appointment of a High Commissioner of India at London, who would be responsible to Indian government and paid by it.

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Which of the following is not the feature of the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms?

Consider the following statements about the Dyarchy system introduced by the Government of India act of 1919:

1. It provided absolute powers to the provincial governments
2. Under this system some subjects, such as finance and law and order, were called ‘reserved’ and were under the direct control of the minister responsible to the legislatures

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statement(s) about Montagu-Chelmsford Act?

With reference to Montague-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919, consider the following statements:

1. A bicameral (Two Chambers) legislature was set up at the centre.
2. A High Commissioner for India at London was appointed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The GOI Act of 1919 provided for division of provincial subjects into reserved and transferred subjects. Which of the following constitutes transferred subjects?

1. Local self government
2. Education
3. Sanitation
4. Public health
5. Industries

Choose the correct option:

Which of the following statements constituted the items of the Gandhi-Irwin pact signed in March 1931 between Governor General Lord Irwin and Mahatma Gandhi?

1. Release of all political prisoners, except those guilty of violence.
2. Permit the free collection or manufacture of salt to persons residing within a specific distance from the sea coast.
3. Permit peaceful picketing of liquor and foreign cloth shops.

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Which of the following points were agreed upon in Gandhi-Irwin Pact?

1. Immediate and effective withdrawal of the Civil Disobedience Movement by the Congress.
2. Withdrawal of ordinance promulgated in relation to Civil Disobedience Movement.
3. Release of all political prisoners.

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Which of the following events happened during the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1931) salt satyagrah.

1. In Bihar, protest against Chowkidari tax in Saran, Bhagalpur and Monghyr were organised.
2. Refusal of Garhwal soldiers to fire on the people of Peshawar.
3. Organization of a society known as ‘Red Shirts’ in north-east.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Regarding First Round Table Conference, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It was held to discuss the Simon Commission recommendations.
2. INC did not attend the first session but were present in the other two rounds of conference.
3. This was attended by B.R. Ambedkar.

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Who among the following attended all 3 Round Table Conference?

Which of the following were contained in Gandhi-Irwin Pact?

1. Remission of all fines not yet collected.
2. Return of confiscated lands not yet soled to third parties.
3. Public inquiry into police excesses.

Choose the correct option using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements about Poona Pact:

1. It had introduced the system of reservation of the seats for the depressed classes in the provincial legislature.
2. It had also introduced the system of reservation of the seats for the depressed classes in the central legislature.
3. It accepted the joint electorate system.

Which of the above statements are correct? Codes:

Which of the following personalities is /are associated with Poona Pact?

1. Madan Mohan Malviya
2. T. Prakashan
3. B. R. Ambedkar

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to Civil Disobedience Movement, consider the following statements:

1. As the government failed to accept the Nehru Report, the Congress gave a call to launch the Civil Disobedience Movement.
2. Civil Disobedience movement was launched by breaking the salt laws.
3. Students, workers, farmers and women, all participated in this movement with great enthusiasm.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

With reference to Round Table Conference, consider the following statements:

1. The first Round Table Conference was held in November 1930 at London and it was boycotted by the Congress.
2. Gandhiji participated in the Second-Round Table Conference on behalf of Congress.
3. The third round table conference came to an end in 1932.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

With reference to Poona pact, find out the incorrect statement.

Which of the following statement is Correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Gandhiji started Civil Disobedience movement with salt march
2. Civil disobedience allows for violating laws.
3. Gandhi-Irwin pact ended civil disobedience movement.

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

Which of the following were the demands under ‘11 Point Ultimatum’ served by Gandhiji on British Government?

1. 50% reduction in Land Revenue
2. Abolition of the Salt Tax and government salt monopoly
3. Total prohibition of Intoxicants
4. Release of all political prisoners

Choose the correct option:

Who amongst the following played a key role in famous Gandhi-Irwin Pact?

1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru
2. Sir M.R. Jayakar
3. M.A. Jinnah
4. B.R. Ambedkar

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statement:

1. In the First Round Table Conference, Dr. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the depressed classes.
2. The Indian National congress did not take part in the third Round Table Conference.
3. In the Poona pact, special provisions for representations of the depressed people were made.

Which of the statements above is/are not correct?

Which of the following features makes Civil Disobedience movement different from Non-cooperation movement?

1. Refusal to pay taxes
2. Participation of women
3. Army uprising and support to anti-British demonstrators
4. Wider spatial outreach and impact

Choose the correct option:

Which of the following statements about Round Table Conferences (RTC) is incorrect?

Which of the following statements about Gandhi-Irwin Pact is false?

1. It ended the Civil disobedience movement started with the Salt satygraha
2. After this pact Gandhiji participated in second RTC
3. One of the provision of the pact was to release all prisoners and to withdraw every kind of prosecutions relating to all types of offences

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. Poona pact was signed to annul Macdonal award which provided for separate electorates to Muslims
2. The Pact was signed between Gandhiji and Jinnah

Choose the incorrect statements:

Which of the following were contained in Gandhi-Irwin Pact?

1. Remission of all fines not yet collected.
2. Return of confiscated lands not yet soled to third parties.
3. Public inquiry into police excesses.

Choose the correct option using the codes given below:

Which of the following statement is wrong?

Consider the following statement :

1. The Golden Jubilee session of INC was presided by J.L. Nehru.
2. On account of launching the First All India General Strike by Gandhi is April 6 1919, he was acknowledged ‘Mass leader of the Congress’.

Which statement is/are true :

During the Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress (1916), the Muslim League and the Congress came together and presented common demands to the Government. Which of the following reasons for this shift in the League’s position is/are true?

1. Annulment of partition of Bengal in 1911 had annoyed those sections of Muslims who had supported the partition.
2. The refusal of the British Government in India to set up a university at Aligarh with powers to affiliate colleges all over India also alienated some Muslims from Government.
3. Acceptance of Congress regarding Muslim League’s position on separate electorates.

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Which of the following demands regarding Jinnah’s fourteen points is/are not correct?

1. No constitutional amendment by the centre without the concurrence of the states constituting the Indian federation.
2. No Bill or resolution in any legislature to be passed if two-third of a minority community consider such a Bill or resolution to be against their interests.
3. Constitutional reforms in the NWFP and Sindh Province.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. At the Nagpur session of 1920 a working committee of 15 members was formed to enable the Congress to function as a continuous political organization.
2. At the Calcutta Session, the first All India Youth Congress came into existence.

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Consider the following statements :

1. P. Anadcharlu was the 2nd Hindu president of Indian National Congress.
2. 1st Session of Indian Union (Later on INC) was held in Bombay in which most of delegates were from western part of India.

Which statement is/are true?

Who is regarded as “The Mother of Indian Revolution”?

Consider the following:

1. Split in congress in 1907 in Kolkata session
2. Annie Besant came to India in 1893 to work for Theosophical society.
3. Moderates allowed re-entry of extremist group in December 1914 congress session.
4. In 1909 Montague-Chelmsford reforms were introduced.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Sarojini Naidu was the first women to be the president of the Congress.
2. In 1898, the scheme of national education was formulated by Satish Chandra Mukherjee.
3. The aim of Woods dispatch was to introduce the scientific research and rationalism in the traditional Indian education.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

Who suggested to change the name Indian Union to Indian National Congress?

Consider the following statements related to INC sessions:

1. First Indian woman President of the INC was Mrs. Sarojini Naidu.
2. The National Song, Vande Matram was first sung at Allahabad Session in 1888.
3. The first session after independence was presided by Acharya JB Kriplani.

Which of the above statements are correct?

The inactivity that had penetrated in National Congress in the first decade of the 19th century was due to:

1. Effects of split at Surat in 1907.
2. Government repression of Swadeshi activists.
3. Disillusionment of moderates with constitu-tional reforms of 1909.
4. Absence of Lala Lajpat Rai and Aurobindo Ghosh.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements in the context of the recommendations of the Nehru report presented to the fourth session of the All-parties Conference at Lucknow in 1928:

1. Provision for the freedom of conscience, profession and practice of one’s religion.
2. Lower house of the central legislature and the provincial councils to consist of members elected by joint mixed electorates with reservation of seats for Muslims or Hindus wherever they were in minority.
3. No reservation of seats for Muslims in Punjab and Bengal.
4. Reservation of seats on the basis of population and for a fixed period of 10 years and provision of adult universal suffrage.

Select the correct answer from below:

With reference to the Nehru Report, 1928, consider the following statements. Which of them is/are correct?

1. The first major Indian effort to draft a constitutional framework for India was through the Nehru Report.
2. Poorna Swaraj was demanded through the Nehru Report.
3. The report had a different chapter on minority rights apart from the fundamental rights.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to Surat Split of Congress, consider the following statements:

1. The 1907 Surat session was held at the bank of the Narmada river in Surat.
2. The Extremist camp was led by Lal, Bal and Pal and the moderate camp was led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
3. The Surat session was presided by Dr. Rash Behari Ghosh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian National Congress 1905, consider the following statements:

1. The Indian National Congress, meeting in 1905 under the Presidentship of Gokhale.
2. It support the anti-partition and Swadeshi Movement of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Match the following Congress President and their year of President ship.

Who was the first women Graduate from British India and Addressed the Congress session also?

Who was the President of Lahore session of Congress in 1929?

With reference to Gaya session (1922) of Congress, consider the following statements:

1. It was led by Nehru.
2. C.R. Das moved a proposal to enter the legislatures but it was defeated.
3. C.R. Das resigned from the presidentship of the Congress and along with Moti Lal Nehru, N.C. Kelkar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which amongst the following was/were likely to be the objective of the foundation of Indian National Congress?

1. To know real demand of the people and presenting them before the British Government.
2. To provide a platform for consolidation of feeling of national unity.
3. Demand for complete independence from the British.
4. To promote cordial relation among the nationalist workers from different parts of the country.
5. To act as a bridge between the rule and the ruled.

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. Lucknow Pact of 1916 refers to an agreement between revolutionary and the extremists.
2. Sarojini Naidu gave Gandhiji the title of “the Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity”.
3. Lucknow session of Congress of 1916 was presided by Annie Besant.

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the Nagpur session of 1920, the Congress adopted new constitution.
2. In this session Non cooperation campaign was ratified.
3. The newly adopted constitution of the Congress marked beginning of the Gandhian era in Indian politics.

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. Congress adopted resolution of complete independence at Lahore session of 1929.
2. Annie Besant was the first women president of the Congress session.
3. Last pre-independence session of the Congress was presided over by J. B. Kriplani.

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

“We believe that it is the inalienable right of the Indian people, as of any other people, to have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their toil and have the necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth…… we believe therefore, that India must sever the British connection and attain Purna Swaraj or complete independence”.

Who made this statement and where?

Conisder the following statements about Maulan Abul Kalam Azad:

1. He was the first education minister in the Government of Independent India.
2. He was the youngest person to serve as the president of the Indian Congress in 1923.
3. Swaraj party was formed when he was president of the Congress session.
4. He vehemently opposed Dharsana Satyagraha as it was against the ideals of Gandhiji.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Consider the following statements about Jawahar Lal Nehru:

1. He presided over a Congress session in which complete independence was demanded.
2. He authored books Discovery of India and A Bunch of Old Letters.
3. He opposed Home Rule Movement.
4. He raised the voice of India’s struggle at international forums.

Choose the correct statement/s:

In the early phase of Indian National Congress (INC) issue of Moderates and Extremists emerged. Consider the following statements in this context.

1. Moderates believed in the mass based politics.
2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale accused INC of practising politics of pray and petition.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

Split in the Indian national congress is very famously known as Surat Split. Consider the following statements in reference to Surat Split.

1. Foundation of Muslim League was the main reason of split.
2. Surat Split happened in 1906.
3. Ras Bihari Ghosh become the President of Congress in Surat session.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

In which of the following sessions did Congress passed Poorna Swaraj resolution?

‘Purna Swaraj’ was declared in which congress session?

Who among the following were responsible for the foundation of the Congress Socialist Party in 1934?

1. Acharya Narendra Dev
2. Jai Prakash Narayan
3. P.C. Joshi
4. B.P. Wadia

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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer?

1. Justice Party Movement was an intermediate caste movement launched in 1915-16 by C N Mudaliar, T M Nair, and P. Tyagaraja.
2. It was against the Brahmin predominance in education, government services and politics.
3. Justice Party led the Non-Cooperation movement in Tamil Nadu region.

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Which of the following statements reflect the impact of the Left on the national movement?

1. Passing of resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy at Karachi session.
2. Setting up of a National Planning Committee.
3. Foundation of All India Students Federation and the Progressive Writers’ Association.
4. Formation of All India States People’s Conference.

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Consider the following statements about Justice Party Movement:

1. It was against the Brahmin predominance in education, government services and politics.
2. It did not participate in Non-Cooperation movement during freedom struggle.
3. It was started as a lower/depressed caste movement launched by C N Mudaliar and others in South India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Communist Party of India was founded in Tashkent.
2. Congress Socialist Party was founded by JP Narayan, Acharya Narendra Dev etc.
3. Congress Socialist party was radically different and outside of the Congress.

Choose the incorrect statement/s:

With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statement:

1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of the proletariat.
3. It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements;

1. M.N Roy was the founder of communist party of India
2. M.N Roy was the exponent of the philosophy of Radical Humanism

Choose the correct statement:

Choose the correct statement :

1. EIC in early years believed in downward filtration theory of education.
2. Due to Modern education, modern ideas percolate to a large entent in mass in British India.
3. They propagated education in English medium because this is the language of the masters as well as the language of the administration.

Consider the following statements about Woods Dispatch of 1854:

1. It is called Magna Carta of English educa-tion in India.
2. English language was made the medium of both primary and higher education in India.
3. Women and vocational education was also recommended.

Which of the above statements are correct?Codes:

With the advent of Britishers the modern education was introduced in India. Consider the following statements related to modern education phases in India:

1. Wood’s Dispatch was considered as the Magna Carta of English Education in India. It laid stress on mass education, female education and improvement of vernaculars and favoured secularism in Education.
2. The professional education was launched during 1813 - 1853 by the establishment of medical, engineering and law colleges.
3. Hartog Committee 1929 recommended universal and compulsory education for all children in the age group 6 - 11.
4. Wardha scheme of Basic Education (1937), worked out by the Zakir Hussain Committee, recommended medium of instruction should be English for expansion of modern education.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Sir Charles Wood’s Despatch on Education, 1854 is/are correct?

1. It asked the Government of India to assume responsibility for education of the masses, thus repudiating the ‘downward filtration theory’.
2. The Despatch emphasized the importance of vocational instruction and the need for establishing technical schools and colleges.

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Consider the following statements related to National Education Policy recommended by Kothari Committee:

1. It stressed on free and compulsory education up to the age of 14.
2. It stressed on improving the status and emoluments of teachers.
3. It laid the foundation for adaptation of three language formulae and development of regional languages.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Charles Wood’s Dispatch:

1. It advocated the idea of downward filtration theory.
2. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies and vernaculars at school level.
3. It laid down that the education imparted in government institutions should be secular.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

In reference to the policy of Orientalism:

1. Warren Hastings adopted this policy to improve governance in India.
2. As a result of this policy, the Asiatic Society of Bengal, the Calcutta Madarsa and Sanskrit at Benaras were set up.
3. The policy aimed at orienting the profit, exclusively towards Britain.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following is not recommended by Wood’s dispatch of 1854?

Who said “I have no time to think about God, since there is much to be done on earth”?

Consider the following:

1. In 1898 Annie Besant established the Central Hindu College at Benares which later formed the nucleus of the Benares Hindu University.
2. Indulal Kanaiyalal Yagnik was an Indian independence activist who lead Mahagu- jarat Movement.
3. George Arundale was Theosophical follower of Annie Besant.
4. Lokmanya Tilak set up Home Rule league at Bombay Provincial conference in Aril 1916.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

With reference to Universities Act-1904, consider the following statements:

1. It was based on 1902-Hunter commission.
2. Curzon accepted the recommendation of commission.
3. This brought all the Universities in India under the control of the government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Hunter Education Commission (1882-1883), consider the following statements:

1. Objective to look into the complaints of the non-implementation of the Wood’s Despatch of 1854.
2. The contemporary status of university education in the British territories.
3. Suggested means by which this can be extended and improved.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Wardha Scheme of Basic Education, consider the following statements:

1. It was based on Gandhiji’s article in the daily newspaper Harijan.
2. Free and compulsory education to be provided for 7 years at a nationwide scale.
3. Mother tongue should be the medium of instruction.
4. A committee under Dr. Zakir Hussain was appointed to formulate the scheme of the basic education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Hartog Committee (1929), find out incorrect statement.

Arrange the following educational reforms in British India in their chronological order:

1. Chales Wood’s Despatch
2. Sadler University Commission
3. Hartog Committee
4. Wardha Scheme of Basic Education

Choose the correct order:

With reference to Charles Wood Dispatch, find the incorrect statement.

With respect to education system in British India, consider following statements:

1. The Charter Act of 1813 adopted a provision to spend one lakh rupees per annum for the spread of education in India.
2. Macaulay Minute advocated the Anglicist point of view.
3. The Orientalists, advocated the promotion of oriental subjects through Indian languages.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which amongst the following is not related to British educational reforms in India?

1. The Charter act of 1813
2. Woods Dispatch of 1854
3. Hunter Commission of 1882
4. Saddler Commission

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements regarding Charles Wood’s Dispatch:

1. It advocated the idea of downward filtration theory.
2. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies and vernaculars at school level.
3. It laid down that the education imparted in government institutions should be secular.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

First election was held in which year as per the provisions under Government of India Act of 1935?

Consider the following statements about Provincial elections of the year 1937:

1. On the basis of GOI act of 1935, elections were held in provices in the year 1937
2. The result of these elections were favorable for Congress.
3. Congress formed ministry in cooperation with Muslim League.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Which of the following is correct about the Lucknow Pact of 1916?

1. Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League to pressurize the British government to adopt a liberal approach to India.
2. The Pact failed to reunite the moderate and extremist groups of Congress.

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With reference to methods used by the extremists, Find out the incorrect statement?

With reference to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, consider the following statements:

1. The Britishers called Bal Gangadhar Tilak, 'The Father of the Indian unrest'.
2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak started the Swadeshi movement in India. Jamshed Tata and Tilak found Bombay Swadeshi Co-op Stores to promote the movement.
3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in the year 1890 and started the fight of self-rule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following can be termed as an achievement of Extremist nationalist leaders of Indian independence movement?

1. They were the first to demand Swaraj as a matter of birth right
2. Involved masses in the freedom struggle
3. Organized movement having pan India character

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements about Madan Mohan Malviya:

1. He served as the president of Congress for four times.
2. He was the founder of Banaras Hindu University.
3. He started English newspaper “The Leader”.
4. Mahatma Gandhi conferred the title of “Mahamana” on him.

Choose the incorrect statements:

Which of the following leader advocated for doctrine of passive resistance and in which paper/article/journal etc?

Which amongst the following were the methods or course of actions adopted by extremists during Independence movements?

1. Passive resistance
2. Emphasis on national education
3. Use of Swadeshi Goods
4. Boycott of Foreign Goods

Choose the correct option:

Government of India Act, 1935 was formulated by the Joint Committee chaired by Lord Linlithgow. Consider the following statements:

1. The Act provided for the establishment of the All India Federation consisting of the British Provinces and the Princely States.
2. The Act established the Federal Court and a Federal Bank.
3. Principle of separate electorate was extended only to Muslims and excluded Anglo-Indians, Indian-Christians and Europeans.
4. Burma and Aden were separated from India and two new provinces, Orissa and Sind were created.

Which of the above statement is false?

Government of India Act 1935 had all the provision except-

Which of the following are features of Government of India Act, 1935?

1. It provided for the establishment of All India Federation.
2. It provided adoption for diarchy at the centre.
3. It provided for the establishment of Federal public service commission
4. It introduced for the first time, bicameralism and direct election in the country.

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Assertion (A): The Congress Ministries went out of office in 1939

Reasoning (R): The Ministries failed to function properly.

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With reference to Government of India Act 1935, which of the following is/are feature(s) of Provincial Executive?

1. The Executive authority of the Province was vested in the Governor
2. The Governor could be removed by a vote of no-confidence of the Provincial Legislature.
3. The provision Council of Ministers to advise the Governor.

Select the correct answer using the code(s) below.

Principle Sources from which Government of India Act 1935 drew its material were-

1. Simon Commission Report
2. Report of the All Parties Conference
3. Lothian Report

Select the correct answer from the code(s) given below:

Provincial autonomy was established under which of the following acts.

With reference to Government of India Act of 1935, consider the following statements:

1. Provision for the establishment of an All India Federation at the Centre, consisting of the Provinces of British India only.
2. Division of powers into three lists: Federal, Provincial and Concurrent.
3. Introduction of Dyarchy at the Centre.
4. The Governor was made the head of the Provincial Executive but he was expected to run the administration on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under which act salaries of the Secretary of State for India stopped to be paid from Indian Revenues?

Consider the following statements:

1. GOI Act of 1935 extended separate electorates to Anglo-Indians and Indian Christians only.
2. Poona Pact was signed by Madan Mohan Malviya and B.R. Ambedkar.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Which of the following is/are not a provision/s of GOI act of 1935?

1. Establishment of an All India Federation
2. Establishment of Federal Court at Calcutta
3. Separation of powers between organs of the state
4. Discretional powers of the Governor General

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. Buttler committee was appointed to inquire into relationship between the Indian states and the paramount power.
2. Muddiman committee was appointed to inquire into the pitfalls and working of the GOI act 1935.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Which of the following were most likely to be the principle source for Government of India Act of 1935?

1. Simon Commission Report
2. Lothian Report
3. Discussions at Round Table Conferences
4. Government of India Act of 1919

Choose the correct option:

All but one is the feature of the GOI Act of 1935?

Consider the following statements:

1. Congress accepted the GOI act of 1935 and consequently fought elections in the year 1937
2. Congress ministries resigned in the year 1939 on the issue of war

Choose the incorrect statement:

Which of the following Governor-Generals/ Viceroys are correctly matched with the main events and developments during their respective tenure?

1. Foundation of Asiatic Society of Bengal - Lord Cornwallis
2. Prohibition of female infanticide - Lord Hardinge I
3. Establishment of High Courts at Bombay, Madras and Calcutta - Lord John Lawrence
4. Widow Remarriage Act - Lord Dalhousie

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Consider the following statements:

1. Lord William Bentinck appointed two committees, one military and one civil, to make recommendations for effecting economy in expenditure.
2. Bentinck tried to employ Indians wherever possible in place of highly paid Europeans.
3. He reduced the Bhatta i.e. extra or additional allowances paid to military officers.
4. Allowances of civil servants were also reduced during his regime.

Which of the above statements are correct?

What is the correct chronological sequence of the events which took place during the tenure of office of Lord William Bentinck?

1. Introduction of English as the Official language.
2. Abolition of Sati.
3. Annexation of Mysore.
4. Suppression of Thuggee.

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Which of the following statements regarding extension of British Dominion under Wellesley is/are correct?

1. In Northern India, the Company’s political Jurisdiction extended from Bengal to the bordering upper Sind and Punjab.
2. By a revised subsidiary treaty in 1800, he forced Nizam to cede districts of Bellary and Cuddapah to the Company.
3. Wellesley took over the administration of Tanjore, Surat and Carnatic in 1799, 1800 and 1801.

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Which of the following recommendation of Aitchison Committee on Public Services (1886) set up by Dufferin is/are correct?

1. Classification of the civil service into Imperial Indian Service, Provincial Civil Service and Subordinate Civil Service.
2. Retaining the age limit to 21.
3. Dropping of the terms ‘covenanted’ and ‘uncovenanted’.

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Consider the following statements related to Lord Curzon:

1. He had passed Indian Coinage and Paper Currency Act.
2. Passed Indian Universities Act of 1904 on the basis of recommendations of Raleigh Commission.
3. Doctrine of Lapse started by Lord Dalhousie was officially withdrawn by him.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Match the following:

Consider the following statements. Which one of them is/are correct?

1. The Civil service was brought into existence by Lord Wellesley.
2. The College of Fort William at Calcutta was established by Lord Cornwallis.
3. Inclusion of Indians was a special feature of the Indian Civil Service since its starting days.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

When Napolean was moving all over Europe and also captured some of African parts, which Governor General had consolidated British Empire in India?

Which among these combination is correct?

1. Income tax was introduced for the first time in India by Lord Canning (1858).
2. High Courts were established in Calcutta, Madras and Delhi (1865).
3. The universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras founded in the period of Lord Canning.
4. Macaulay’s minute in education was accepted by Sir Charles Metcalfe declaring that english should be the official language of India.

Which Governor General was called back to England for which there was agitation and strike in India?

Which of the following is NOT associated with Lord William Bentick?

Consider the following statements:

1. Rippon’s Government had sought to abolish “ Judicial disqualification” based on race distinction.
2. Ilbert Bill sought to give Indians the same powers and rights as those enjoyed by their European colleagues in covenanted Civil Service.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Calcutta Madarsa was established by Warren Hastings in 1781.
2. Sanskrit college at Varanasi was established by Jonathan Duncan in 1791.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?Codes:

What is the chronological order of the annexation of following Indian states by Dalhousie between 1848 and 1854?

1. Sambhalpur
2. Jhansi
3. Satara
4. Nagpur

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Which of the following progressive reforms were introduced by the Governor General Lord William Bentick?

1. Suppression of infanticide and child sacrifices
2. Suppression of Thugi
3. Removal of humiliating distinctions in Recruitment to Public Services
4. Liberal policy towards the Press.

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Who said,”My policy, ever since I came to India, has been to reduce the Congress to impotence”?

Consider the following statements with respect to Lord Warren Hastings and identify the correct one.

Anthony Mc Donald commission set up by Lord Curzon was related to-

Consider the following statements about the Ilbert Bill and select the correct answer:

1. It was a bill introduced in 1883 to amend the Indian Penal Code.
2. It was introduced by Lord Ripon.
3. The main aim of the bill was to give Indian District Magistrates and Sessions Judges the right to try European and British offenders.

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Consider the following statements. Which one of them is/are correct?

1. The Hunter Commission was appointed to enquire into the matter of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
2. The Rowlatt Act enabled the government to suspend the right of Habeas Corpus.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following events occurred during the tenure of Lord Irwin?

1. Appointment of Simon Commission
2. Boycott of Simon Commission by the Congress.
3. Lahore session of the Congress and Purna Swaraj resolution.
4. Launching of the civil disobedience movement by Gandhi with his Dandi march.

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Consider the following statements:

1. General Dyer was a British officer who, was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.
2. Rowlatt act introduced separate electorate.
3. MK Gandhi was a special invitee in Khilafat conference November 1919.
4. Hunter committee report criticized Rowlatt Act.

Which of the above statement are incorrect?

Decentralization Commission report of 1908 was prepared by-

with reference to police reforms undertaken during Lord Curzon’s Viceroy ship, find out the wrong statement

Who stated that "the Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions, while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise"?

With reference to Lord Rippon, consider the following statements:

1. Lord Ripon was the most popular Viceroy that England ever sent to India.
2. He attempted to remove racial distinction in the judiciary.
3. Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. When partition of Bengal was annulled the viceroy was Lord Curzon.
2. Quit India movement was launched under the rule of Lord Linlithgow.

Choose the correct statement/s:

Consider the following statements:

1. Lord Cannings was the first Viceroy of India.
2. Revolt of 1857 started during the tenure of Lord Dalhousie.
3. First railway line connecting Bombay and Thane was constructed during the tenure of Lord Cannings
4. First Telgraph line between Calcutta and Agra was constructed during the tenure of Lord Dalhousie.

Choose the incorrect statements:

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Warren Hastings revenue collection method was based on the principle of auctioning the right to collect revenue to the highest bidder. this principle he adopted from

Match the following:

Match the following:

Match the following:

To achieve the Imperial Expansionist policy Wellesley relied on three methods, find out the one which was not that method

With reference to Warren Hastings impeachment, consider the following statements:

1. The most important of them were related to the Rohilla War, the case of Nanda Kumar, the treatment of Raja Chait Singh of Benares and the pressures on the Begums of Oudh.
2. After a long trail which lasted till 1795, Warren Hastings was completely acquitted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The first state which was brought under Wellesley’s Subsidiary System in 1798 was

With respect to Governor General Lord Hastings, consider the following statements:

1. He approved the Ryotwari system of land revenue introduced in the Madras Presidency by Sir Thomas Munroe.
2. The importance of Indian Munsiffs had increased during his administration.
3. The separation of judicial and revenue departments was not rigidly followed. Instead, the District Collector acted as Magistrate.
4. Hastings was the Patron of Hindu College of Calcutta.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With respect to various reforms of William Bentinck, consider the following statements:

1. In the judicial department, he abolished the provincial courts of appeal established by Cornwallis.
2. In the military department, he allowed the system of double Batta.
3. He abolished Sati system in 1829.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Doctrine of Lapse was given by

Which Viceroy of India introduced Local Self-Government (1882)?

Consider the following statements:

1. Robert Clive was the first governor of Bengal.
2. Warren Hastings was the first governor general of Bengal.
3. William Bentinck was the first governor general of India.

Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Deepavali declaration was issued by Lord Irwin
2. It was concerned with grant of dominion status to India and holding Round Table Conferences

Choose the correct option:

"The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise." Who said this?

Which of the following is NOT associated with Lord William Bentick?

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer:

1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, G. S. Khaparde, Sir S. Subramania Iyer were the important leaders of All India Home Rule League founded in 1916.
2. The main objective of the Home Rule League was to obtain the status of a Dominion within the British Empire.
3. In 1920, the All India Home Rule League elected Mahatma Gandhi as its President and merged with the Indian National Congress.

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Which of the following statements regarding Home Rule League Movement is/are correct?

1. Tilak’s League was set up in April 1916 and was restricted to Maharashtra, excluding Bombay city, Karnataka, Central Provinces and Berar.
2. Besant’s League was set up in September 1916 and covered the rest of India, including Bombay city.
3. Most of the Muslims and non-brahmins from South, did not join the agitation as they felt Home Rule would mean rule of the Hindu majority, mainly the high caste.

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Consider the following statements. Which one of them is/are correct?

1. The Objective of the Home Rule Movement was a self-government for India under British Empire.
2. The Home Rule Movement was supported by Muslim League also.
3. S. Subramania was one of the leaders of the Home rule Movement.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statement with regards to freedom movement.

1. Annie Besant succeeded in getting the Congress and the Muslim League to support her decision to set up Home Rule Leagues.
2. Annie Besant launched a campaign through her two papers – New India and Commonweal – to demand self-government for India.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

Which of following statements are correct about the Home Rule Movement?

1. Idea of Home Rule was suggested by the Anne Besant in Bombay session in 1915.
2. During this movement, Tilak gave statement ‘‘Swaraj is my Birthright’’.
3. Sindhi Community participated for first time in freedom struggle during the Home Rule Movement.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following is correct related to the demands of the Home Rule League set up by Tilak?

1. Demand for Self Governance.
2. Demanded education to be imparted in English Language so as to empower people for government jobs.
3. Demand for the formation of linguistic states.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Who among the following launched the Home Rule Movement in 1916?

Consider the following statements:

1. Indian Home Rule League movements were inspired from French Home Rule League.
2. Objective of Home Rule League was educating people and pressing British for India’s complete independence.
3. Tilak was the first one to organize Home Rule League.
4. Annie Besant’s Home Rule League movement has presence all over India.
5. It was a unit of Indian National Congress.

Choose the correct statements:

Consider the following statements in the context of the provinces in the June Third Plan of 1947:

1. In the Punjab and Bengal the legislative assembly would be divided into sections, one for members belonging to the Muslim-majority districts and the other for the non-Muslim districts.
2. The plan made provisions for setting up of a boundary commission in case of partition.
3. In the NWFP and Baluchistan province, the choice of joining any particular constituent assembly was to be decided by a referendum.
4. The Governor General was to prescribe the method and mode of ascertaining the will of the people of Sylhet, the muslim majority area of Assam.

Which of the above statements is are correct?

Which of the following statements could be termed as the true contents of the CR formula?

1. The Muslim league should cooperate with the Congress in the formation of provisional interim government for the transitional period.
2. The people in the Muslim dominated districts of the north-west and the east of the India shall decide, by plebiscite, the issue of separation from India.
3. The prerequisite of the formula was the grant of dominion status to India by the British.

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With reference to Indian Independence Act 1947, consider the following statements:

1. The partition of the country into India and Pakistan.
2. On 15th August 1947 India, and on the 14th August Pakistan.
3. A Boundary Commission would demarcate the boundaries of the provinces of the Punjab and Bengal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who sang the song "a war is coming without knife and blood" during freedom struggle

Consider the following statements in context of Cabinet Mission of 1946:

1. It recommended a federal Government.
2. It recommended for three groups of Indian provinces.
3. Sir Stafford Cripps was included in Cabinet Mission.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

With reference to Interim Government and First Cabinet of Free India consider the following statements.

1. The members of the interim government were the members of the viceroy's executive council.
2. Jawaharlal Nehru was designated as vice president of the council.
3. All the members of Interim government became members of the First Cabinet of Free India.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

The idea of a Constituent Assembly was first conceived and advocated by which of the following?

Which of the following statements is not correct about the Cabinet Mission Plan?

Which of the following statements are true in the context of the INA?

1. INA was founded by Captain Mohan Singh with the help of the Japanese in 1942 in Singapore.
2. Netaji joined INA in 1943 and proclaimed the provisional government of free India in Singapore.
3. The British army halted the march of the INA at Kohima and forced Netaji to retreat to Malaya.
4. Colonel Prem Sehgal, Colonel Gurubaksh Singh Dhillon and Major General Shah Nawaz Khan of the INA were tried for court martial at the Red fort between November 1945 and May 1946.

Which of the above statements are true?

Which of the following statements regarding support for INA Prisoners is/are correct?

1. Defence of INA prisoners in the court was organized by Bhulabhai Desai, Tej Bahadur Sapru, Kailash Nath Katju and Asaf Ali.
2. Apart from the Congress, Muslim League, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Hindu Mahasabha and Communist Party also supported INA cause in varying degrees.
3. On 11 February 1946, a major upsurge took place in Calcutta against the seven year sentence to INA officer Rashid Ali.

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Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Army (INA). Which one of them is/are correct?

1. The idea of the INA, to liberate India was originally conceived by Rashbehari Bose.
2. INA had three fighting brigades named after Gandhi, Azad and Nehru.
3. The Rani of Jhansi Brigade was an exclusive women force.
4. After annexation, Andaman and Lakshwadeep islands were named as Shaheed and Swaraj.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from Congress after he failed to get elected as the President of Congress at Tripuri session, 1939.
2. Subhash Bose was defeated by Patabhi Sitaramaya.

Which of the above statement is/are TRUE?

Put in chronological order:

1. Naval Rating Mutiny
2. Cabinet Mission
3. Quit India Movement
4. Cripps Mission

Codes:

Find out the incorrect brigade name of INA (1942)?

Subhash Chandra Bose in 1943, established Provisional Indian government with head-quarters at

In the trial of the soldiers of INA at Red Fort in Delhi, who fought the case on behalf of the soldiers?

With reference to Naval Mutiny (1946) consider the following statements:

1. The mutineers hoisted three flags tied together on the ships which they had captured one of Congress, one of Muslim League, and the third Red Flag of the Communist Party of India.
2. Naval Rating of HMIS Talvar went for strike.
3. The mutiny started as a strike by the ratings to protest against the hardships regarding pay, food and racial discrimination.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

"The crisis came at first as a mere military mutiny, it speedily changed its character and became a national insurrection." This statement is correct about which of the following event?

Who was the first satyagrahi nominated for Individual Satyagraha in 1940 by Mahatma Gandhi?

Consider the following statements regarding peasants and workers movements during Indian freedom struggle:

1. Champaran cultivators opposed oppressive Tinkhathia system.
2. Ahmedabad mill workers were went on strike in demand of Pleague bonus.
3. Kheda peasants cause was supported by Gujarat Sabha.

Which of the above statement is incorrect?

When was the term Satyagraha first used by Gandhiji?

Consider the following statements. Which one of the following is/are correct?

1. Gandhiji undertook a fast unto death in Kheda Satyagrah.
2. Sardar Vallabhai Patel became the follower of Gandhiji during the Kheda Movement.
3. Under Tin-kathia system peasants were compelled to grow barley on at least 3/20th of their land.

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Which among these may be assumed as first all India level Satyagraha by Gandhi?

In many peasants and workers movements led by Mahatma Gandhi; many other leaders were also associated with him. In this context consider the following statements:

1. Champaran Satyagraha – Raj Kumar Shukla
2. Ahmedabad Mill workers issue – Ambalal Sarabhai
3. Kheda Satyagraha – Indulal Yagnik.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

In reference to Gandhi’s South Africa visit, consider these statement(s):

1. It made him aware of the capacity for sacrifice, hardship and morale in the face of repression of the poor Indian labours.
2. The experience helped him identify strength and weakness of his methods.
3. It gave him the opportunity to lead Indians across social classes.
4. He learned that leadership involves facing ire of not only of the opponent but the followers as well.

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Which one of the following events marks the entry of Gandhi in all-India politics?

Which of the following are correctly matched?

Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of Rowlatt Act of 1919?

1. It was called the Anarchical and Revolu-tionary Crimes Act (1919).
2. This Act effectively authorized the government to imprison for a maximum period of six months, without trial, any person suspected of terrorism living in the British Raj.
3. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was justified by British government on the pretext of the Rowlatt Act.

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In which of the following movements Gandhiji manifested his militant mood?

1. Non cooperation movement
2. Civil disobedience movement
3. Quit India movement
4. Individual Satyagraha

Which of the above stated movement is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs regarding Gandhiji:

1. Champaran: In 1917, Satyagraha against the oppressive European indigo planters.
2. Kheda: Gandhiji undertook a satyagraha for peasants who were not able to pay the land tax due to failure of crops.
3. Ahmedabad Mill Workers: In 1917, Gandhiji undertook a fast unto death for the cause of workers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correctly matched?

Under which of the following movements Gandhiji admitted to have committed ‘Himalayan Blunder’?

Which of the following constitutes five virtues Gandhiji asked people to follow by pointing towards his five fingers?

1. Hindu-Muslim amity
2. Equality for women
3. Spinning
4. Removal of untouchability
5. Sobriety

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. Champaran can be considered as the first Gandhian movement in India.
2. Civil disobedience movement was withdrawn due to violence at Chauri-Chaura.

Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?

A historian remarked about South Africa as the cradle for "the making of Mahatma". Which of the following attributes this historian is most likely to identify with the title 'Mahatma' as thought to have been developed in South Africa?

1. Utilization of techniques of non-violent protest known as satyagraha for the first time
2. Promotion of harmony between religions for the first time
3. For the first time made upper caste Indians acknowledge about their discriminatory treatment of lower castes and women

Choose the correct options:

Consider the following statements:

1. Rowlatt act authorizes the government to imprison any person on the basis of suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities
2. The main purpose behind the act was to curb growing nationalism in India
3. Ghandiji called this act as "black act"

Choose the correct statements:

No-tax campaign movement organized by peasants is associated with which of the following event/movement?

During Independence movement there was only one session of Congress presided by Gandhiji. Which session was this?

Consider the following statements:

1. Sarojini Naidu was the first women to preside over the Congress session during independence movement
2. Mahatma Gandhi suggested winding up of the congress once India gains Independence

Choose the correct statement:

With reference to Alluri Sitaram Raju-fighter from Andhra, cisider the following statements

1. He asserted that India could be liberated only by the use of force, not non-violence
2. Raju talked of the greatness of Mahatma Gandhi, said he was inspired by the Non-Cooperation Movement.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

With reference to Salt March of Gandhiji, consider the following statements

1. He was accompanied by 78 of his trusted volunteers
2. The march was over 240 miles, from Gandhiji’s ashram in Sabarmati to the Gujarati coastal town of Dandi.
3. On 6 April he reached Dandi, and ceremonially violated the law, manufacturing salt by boiling sea water.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

Consider the following statements with respect to Maratha Empire:

1. Maratha kingdom could alone fulfill the political vacuum created by the decaying Mughal empire at that time.
2. The unity amongst the Maratha sardars and the common visions and plan were the main source of their strength manifested in their successive military achievements.

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements:

1. Chhatrapati Shivaji collected Chauth from territories vulnerable to his attack.
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji collected Chauth and Shardesmukhi from territories vulnerable to Mughal attack to provide protection.
3. Tipu Sultan was the only king to have died in a battle against British.
4. Haider Ali, son of Tipu Sultan allied with various Marathas to defeat British.

The correct statement(s) is/are:

Consider the following statements about Chauth levied by Marathas:

1. It was an annual tax nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce.
2. It was levied on the land which was under nominal Mughal rule.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

The Portugese were the first to reach India in 1498 with an objective of capturing the spice trade of the east. Which among the following were the first to revolt against the Portugese in Indian Ocean region?

Consider the following statements:

1. Portugese came to India at a time when European economy was facing depression and therefore they explored overseas areas to accumulate more resources to support their domestic economy.
2. Portugese governor Albuquerque played a prominent role in making the Portugese, a strong power in India.

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements related to conditions of India and Europe in 18th century:

1. The social and religious conditions of India was no better than its political conditions in 18th century.
2. During the 18th century Europe was passing through the process of enlightenment and renaissance.

Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

French lost hold on Indian territories, whereas British established supremacy. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect in context of Battle of Wandiwash?

What is the correct chronological sequence of the following events?

1. Khilafat Movement
2. Moplah Rebellion
3. First Civil Disobedience Movement
4. Congress ministries in provinces

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Consider the following events of Indian National Movement:

1. Cripps Mission
2. August Offer
3. Individual Satyagraha
4. Quit India Movement

Select the correct chronological order of the events using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about an Indian personality:

1. She was the first Indian lady to become a governor of Uttar Pradesh post- independence.
2. She joined Home Rule league.
3. She was the first Indian lady to become president of Indian National Congress.
4. She was the Chairman of Asian Conference in 1947.

The statements given above are TRUE about which of the following personalities?

The general political condition of India in the late 18th century was-

1. Stable and economically sound.
2. Militarily aggressive.
3. Foreign policy reached the heights.
4. Fluid and fast deteriorating.