History Questions and Answers - Set 4

Who propounded the theory of 'Economic Drain'?

During which period did the Colonial conflict start in Uttarakhand?

Which of the following was known as 'Kubjamrak' in ancient time?

Which one among the following Acts for the first time allowed Indians, at least theoretically, entry to higher posts in British Indian administration?

Consider the following statements about Rashtrakuta kings—
1. They were ardent patrons of Shaivism and did not support other forms of religion.
2. They promoted only Sanskrit scholars and gave them large grants.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Which of the following statements about the first act of the Revolt of 1857 is/ are true?
1. It occurred in Meerut when two sepoys stole a superior officer's rifle.
2. It began when the Rani of Jhansi declared war on the British.
3. It began when Mangal Pandey fired at a European officer in Meerut.
4. It began when Mangal Pandey fired at a European officer in Barrackpore.
Select the correct answer using the code given below—

Which of the following statements about Gandhiji's Hind Swaraj written in 1909 is/are true?
1. Hind Swaraj offers a civilizational concept of the Indian nation.
2. Hind Swaraj states that Parliamentary democracy was necessary for the amelioration of the sufferings of Indians.
3. Hind Swaraj argues that Industrial capitalism was responsible for the immorality of society.
Select the correct answer using the code given below—

Consider the following statements—
1. Warren Hastings set up the Calcutta Madrassa for the study and teaching of Muslim law related subjects.
2. Jonathan Duncan started a Sanskrit College at Varanasi for the study of Hindu law and philosophy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Sufism in India—
1. Pilgrimage called ziyarat to tombs of Sufi saints is an important feature.
2. The most influential group of Sufis in India were the Chishtis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The accounts of Kalinga War is known to us by the—