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Tue Sep 28, 2021
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Sthanakvas:
1. It is a sub-sect of the Digambara sect in Jainism.
2. They practice their religious duties in temples.
3. They do not believe in idol worship at all.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Correct Option: (d)Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: Sthanakvas is a sub-sect of the Svetambara sect. Statement 2 is incorrect: They practice their religious duties in prayer halls, not in temples.
Q2.With reference to Satavahanas, consider the following statements:1. They succeeded Mauryan rule in Deccan and Central India.
2. The society during their rule was patriarchal.
3. They claimed Brahmana decent but also promoted Buddhism.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above
Correct Option: (d)Explanation: All statements are correct
Q3.Which among the following sessions of INC was not presided over by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya?(a) Lahore Session of 1909
(b) Delhi Session of 1918
(c) Calcutta Session of 1932
(d) Ramgarh Session of 1940
Correct option: (d)Explanation: Option (d) is correct: Ramgarh Session of 1940 was presided by Abul Kalam Azad.
Q4Consider the following statements regarding Tenets of Buddhism:1. There exists a supreme god or deity in Buddhism.
2. ‘Dukkha’ and its extinction are central to the Buddha’s doctrine.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Option: (b)Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: There is no supreme god or deity in Buddhism.
Q5.The main objective of Wood’s dispatch was:(a) English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended.
(b) Spread of western culture in India
(c) Introduction of scientific research and rationalism in traditional Indian education.
(d) Promotion of literacy among the people using English medium
Correct Option: (d)Explanation: Option (d) is correct: The main objective of Wood’s dispatch was the promotion of literacy among the people using English
1. Bhills uprising: Hill range of Khandesh
2. Mappila Revolt: Coromandel Coast
3. Santhal uprising: Rajmahal Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Correct Option: (c)Explanation: Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Mappila Revolt: Malabar Coast
Q7.Match the following: Educational Founder InstitutesA. Sanskrit College 1. Warren at Benaras Hastings
B. Fort William 2. Lord Wellesley College
C. Calcutta Madarsa 3. Jonthan Duncan
D. Asiatic Society for 4. James Mill Oriental learning Select the correct answer using code given below: A B C D
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 3 2 1 4
Correct Option: (d)
Q8.Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Ryotwari system?
(a) This system of land revenue was instituted by Sir Thomas Munro in the province of Madras.
(b) Peasants had ownership rights over land and could sell, mortgage, or gift the land.
(c) Tax rates were high and fixed at 55% of total land revenue.
(d) There were no middlemen
Correct Option: (c)Explanation: Option (c) is incorrect: The rates were high and unlike in the Permanent System, they were open to being increased.
1. The 1st capital of Magadha was Patliputra which was later shifted to Rajgir.
2. The use of bronze armaments was one of the reasons for the rise of Mahajanpada
3. Bimbisara of the Haryanka dynasty took the title of ‘ekarat’, the sole sovereign.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: (d)Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The 1st capital of Magadha was Rajgir which was later shifted to Patliputra. Statement 2 is incorrect: The use of Iron armaments at a large scale was one of the reasons for the rise of Mahajanpadas. Statement 3 is incorrect: Mahapadma Nanda of the Nanda dynasty took the title of ‘ekarat’, the sole sovereign
Q10. With reference to the Cabinet Mission Plan, consider the following statements:1. Cabinet Mission came with the two-nation concept acceptable to both League and Congress.
2. The interim government was formed on 2nd September 1946 with League and Congress members.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Option: (c)Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: Cabinet Mission came with the concept of a united nation. Statement 2 is incorrect: Only Congress joined the interim government formed in 1946