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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
At a time when empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon, which one of the following Governors-General kept the British flag flying high in India? [1999]
CorrectLord Hastings (1813-23)
IncorrectLord Hastings (1813-23)
UnattemptedLord Hastings (1813-23)
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Which one of the following statements is not correct? [1999]
CorrectGhashiram Kotwal is a Marathi play written by playwright Vijay Tendulkar in 1972. Neel Darpan, the Mirror of Indigo; translated as Neel Darpan; or, the Indigo Planting Mirror is a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858-1859. The play was essential to Neel Bidroha, or Indigo Revolt.
IncorrectGhashiram Kotwal is a Marathi play written by playwright Vijay Tendulkar in 1972. Neel Darpan, the Mirror of Indigo; translated as Neel Darpan; or, the Indigo Planting Mirror is a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858-1859. The play was essential to Neel Bidroha, or Indigo Revolt.
UnattemptedGhashiram Kotwal is a Marathi play written by playwright Vijay Tendulkar in 1972. Neel Darpan, the Mirror of Indigo; translated as Neel Darpan; or, the Indigo Planting Mirror is a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858-1859. The play was essential to Neel Bidroha, or Indigo Revolt.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1999]
List-I (Books) List-II (Authors)
A. The First Indian War of Independence 1. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Anand Math 2. Sri Aurobindo
C. Life Divine 3. Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D. Sadhana 4. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Codes:CorrectThe Life Divine is Sri Aurobindo’s major philosophical opus. It combines a synthesis of western thought and eastern spirituality with Sri Aurobindo’s own original insights, covering topics such as the nature of the Divine (the Absolute, Brahman), how the creation came about, the evolution of consciousness and the cosmos, the spiritual path, and human evolutionary-spiritual destiny.
IncorrectThe Life Divine is Sri Aurobindo’s major philosophical opus. It combines a synthesis of western thought and eastern spirituality with Sri Aurobindo’s own original insights, covering topics such as the nature of the Divine (the Absolute, Brahman), how the creation came about, the evolution of consciousness and the cosmos, the spiritual path, and human evolutionary-spiritual destiny.
UnattemptedThe Life Divine is Sri Aurobindo’s major philosophical opus. It combines a synthesis of western thought and eastern spirituality with Sri Aurobindo’s own original insights, covering topics such as the nature of the Divine (the Absolute, Brahman), how the creation came about, the evolution of consciousness and the cosmos, the spiritual path, and human evolutionary-spiritual destiny.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Consider the following events: [1999]
1. Indigo Revolt
2. Santhal Rebellion
3. Deccan Riot
4. Mutiny of the Sepoys
The correct chronological sequence of these events is:CorrectIndigo revolt – 1860; Santhal rebellion – 1855-56; Deccan riot – 1875
IncorrectIndigo revolt – 1860; Santhal rebellion – 1855-56; Deccan riot – 1875
UnattemptedIndigo revolt – 1860; Santhal rebellion – 1855-56; Deccan riot – 1875
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1999]
List-I (Year) List-II (Event)
A. 1775 1. First Anglo-Burmese War
B. 1780 2. First Anglo-Afghan War
C. 1824 3. First Anglo-Maratha War
D. 1838 4. Second Anglo-Mysore War
Codes:CorrectFirst Anglo-Burmese War – Burmese defeated, Treaty of Yandobo (1826); First Anglo-Afghan War – Afghan defeated (1838); First Anglo-Maratha War – Britishers were defeated, Treaty of Salbai (1782); Second Anglo-Mysore War – Haider Ali died and succeeded by Tipu Sultan, Treaty of Mangalore.
IncorrectFirst Anglo-Burmese War – Burmese defeated, Treaty of Yandobo (1826); First Anglo-Afghan War – Afghan defeated (1838); First Anglo-Maratha War – Britishers were defeated, Treaty of Salbai (1782); Second Anglo-Mysore War – Haider Ali died and succeeded by Tipu Sultan, Treaty of Mangalore.
UnattemptedFirst Anglo-Burmese War – Burmese defeated, Treaty of Yandobo (1826); First Anglo-Afghan War – Afghan defeated (1838); First Anglo-Maratha War – Britishers were defeated, Treaty of Salbai (1782); Second Anglo-Mysore War – Haider Ali died and succeeded by Tipu Sultan, Treaty of Mangalore.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
The last major extension of British Indian territory took place during the time of: [2000]
CorrectThe last major extension of British Indian Territory took place during Dalhousie under his Doctrine of Lapse (Jhansi, Satara, Jaitpur, Sambalpur, Udaipur and Nagpur) and on the basis of misgovernance (Awadh).
IncorrectThe last major extension of British Indian Territory took place during Dalhousie under his Doctrine of Lapse (Jhansi, Satara, Jaitpur, Sambalpur, Udaipur and Nagpur) and on the basis of misgovernance (Awadh).
UnattemptedThe last major extension of British Indian Territory took place during Dalhousie under his Doctrine of Lapse (Jhansi, Satara, Jaitpur, Sambalpur, Udaipur and Nagpur) and on the basis of misgovernance (Awadh).
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Which one of the following statements is incorrect? [2000]
CorrectDadra and Nagar Haveli was under Portuguese colonial rule till 1954 and not French colonial rule.
IncorrectDadra and Nagar Haveli was under Portuguese colonial rule till 1954 and not French colonial rule.
UnattemptedDadra and Nagar Haveli was under Portuguese colonial rule till 1954 and not French colonial rule.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Who among the following Indian rulers established embassies in foreign countries on modern lines? [2001]
CorrectTipu Sultan established embassies in France, Turkey and Egypt on modern lines.
IncorrectTipu Sultan established embassies in France, Turkey and Egypt on modern lines.
UnattemptedTipu Sultan established embassies in France, Turkey and Egypt on modern lines.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [2001]
CorrectMeena Kumari is not the recipient of Bharat Ratna.
IncorrectMeena Kumari is not the recipient of Bharat Ratna.
UnattemptedMeena Kumari is not the recipient of Bharat Ratna.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Under the Permanent Settlement, 1893, the Zamindars are required to issue pattas to the farmers which were not issued by many of the Zamindars. The reason was: [2001]
CorrectJohn Shore planned Permanent Settlement and it was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis. Zamindars were made the owners of the land and the British got a fixed share of (10/11)th of the revenue collected by the zamindars.
IncorrectJohn Shore planned Permanent Settlement and it was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis. Zamindars were made the owners of the land and the British got a fixed share of (10/11)th of the revenue collected by the zamindars.
UnattemptedJohn Shore planned Permanent Settlement and it was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis. Zamindars were made the owners of the land and the British got a fixed share of (10/11)th of the revenue collected by the zamindars.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Consider the following statements: [2001]
1. Arya Samaj was founded in 1835.
2. Lala Lajpat Rai opposed the appeal of Arya Samaj to the authority of Vedas in support of its social reform programme.
3. Under Keshab Chandra Sen, the Brahmo Samaj campaigned for women’s education.
4. Vinoba Bhave founded the Sarvodya Samaj to work among refugees.
Which of these statements are correct?CorrectArya Samaj was founded in 1875 (not 1835) at Bombay by Dayananda Saraswati. Lala Lajpat Rai joined the Arya Samaj. His journal Arya Gazette concentrated mainly on subjects related to the [Arya Samaj]. He never opposed Arya Samaj.
IncorrectArya Samaj was founded in 1875 (not 1835) at Bombay by Dayananda Saraswati. Lala Lajpat Rai joined the Arya Samaj. His journal Arya Gazette concentrated mainly on subjects related to the [Arya Samaj]. He never opposed Arya Samaj.
UnattemptedArya Samaj was founded in 1875 (not 1835) at Bombay by Dayananda Saraswati. Lala Lajpat Rai joined the Arya Samaj. His journal Arya Gazette concentrated mainly on subjects related to the [Arya Samaj]. He never opposed Arya Samaj.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Who amongst the following Englishmen, first translated Bhagavad-Gita into English? [2001]
CorrectCharles Wilkins was a member of Asiatic Society of Bengal founded by William Jones. He translated Bhagavad Gita into English in 1794.
IncorrectCharles Wilkins was a member of Asiatic Society of Bengal founded by William Jones. He translated Bhagavad Gita into English in 1794.
UnattemptedCharles Wilkins was a member of Asiatic Society of Bengal founded by William Jones. He translated Bhagavad Gita into English in 1794.
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British parliament? [2002]
CorrectPoona Sarvajanik Sabha was established in 1870 by M.G. Ranaday and Joshi. It submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament.
IncorrectPoona Sarvajanik Sabha was established in 1870 by M.G. Ranaday and Joshi. It submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament.
UnattemptedPoona Sarvajanik Sabha was established in 1870 by M.G. Ranaday and Joshi. It submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament.
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
With which one of the following mountain tribes did the British first come into contact with after the grant of Diwani in the year 1765? [2002]
CorrectAfter the grant of Diwani in the year 1765, the British first came in contact with a mountain tribes called Khasis.
IncorrectAfter the grant of Diwani in the year 1765, the British first came in contact with a mountain tribes called Khasis.
UnattemptedAfter the grant of Diwani in the year 1765, the British first came in contact with a mountain tribes called Khasis.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Match List-I (Acts of Colonial Government of India) with List-II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2002]
List-I List-II
(Acts of Colonial Government of India) (Provisions)
A. Charter Act, 1813 1. Set up a Board of Control in Britain to fully regulate the East India
B. Regulating Act 2. Company’s trade monopoly in India was ended
C. Act of 1858 3. The power to govern was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown
D. Pitt’s India Act 4. The Company’s directors were asked to present to the British government all correspondence and documents pertaining to the administration of the company
Codes:CorrectRegulating Act was passed in 1773. Pitts India Act was passed in 1784.
IncorrectRegulating Act was passed in 1773. Pitts India Act was passed in 1784.
UnattemptedRegulating Act was passed in 1773. Pitts India Act was passed in 1784.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his Executive Council by substituting “Portfolio” or departmental system for corporate functioning? [2002]
CorrectThe Indian Councils Act of 1861 transformed the viceroy’s Executive Council into a miniature cabinet run on the portfolio system, and each of the five ordinary members was placed in charge of a distinct department of Calcutta’s government.
IncorrectThe Indian Councils Act of 1861 transformed the viceroy’s Executive Council into a miniature cabinet run on the portfolio system, and each of the five ordinary members was placed in charge of a distinct department of Calcutta’s government.
UnattemptedThe Indian Councils Act of 1861 transformed the viceroy’s Executive Council into a miniature cabinet run on the portfolio system, and each of the five ordinary members was placed in charge of a distinct department of Calcutta’s government.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission? [2003]
CorrectWhitley chaired the Royal Commission on Labour in India, which reported in 1931.
IncorrectWhitley chaired the Royal Commission on Labour in India, which reported in 1931.
UnattemptedWhitley chaired the Royal Commission on Labour in India, which reported in 1931.
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct? [2003]
CorrectThe Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.
IncorrectThe Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.
UnattemptedThe Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
In India, among the following locations, the Dutch established their earliest factory at: [2003]
CorrectThe Dutch East India Company in India, established the first factory in Masulipattanam in 1605, followed by Pulicat in 1610, Surat in 1616, Bimilipatam in 1641 and Chinsura in 1653.
IncorrectThe Dutch East India Company in India, established the first factory in Masulipattanam in 1605, followed by Pulicat in 1610, Surat in 1616, Bimilipatam in 1641 and Chinsura in 1653.
UnattemptedThe Dutch East India Company in India, established the first factory in Masulipattanam in 1605, followed by Pulicat in 1610, Surat in 1616, Bimilipatam in 1641 and Chinsura in 1653.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
The aim of education as stated by the Wood’s Despatch of 1854 was: [2003]
CorrectWood’s Despatch of 1854 are considered as the Magna Carta of English education in India. Statement (C) is incorrect as it recommended English as the medium of instructions for higher studies and vernaculars at school level.
IncorrectWood’s Despatch of 1854 are considered as the Magna Carta of English education in India. Statement (C) is incorrect as it recommended English as the medium of instructions for higher studies and vernaculars at school level.
UnattemptedWood’s Despatch of 1854 are considered as the Magna Carta of English education in India. Statement (C) is incorrect as it recommended English as the medium of instructions for higher studies and vernaculars at school level.