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History Questions and Answers - Set 5 (80 Questions)
Who among the following leaders is associated with the concept of party less democracy?
J.B. Kripalani
Jayprakash Narayan
Acharya Narendra Dev
Vinoba Bhave
Jayprakash Narayan
Which one of the following statements about the Indigo Revolt of 1859 is correct?
It broke out at Poona and Ahmadnagar
It was directed against money lenders
It was supported by the intelligentsia of Bengal
It was directed against the petty Zamindars and ex-employees of the planters
It was supported by the intelligentsia of Bengal
Which one of the following statements about the Education Act of 1835 is not correct?
It was proposed by Governor General William Bentinck on the advice of Macaulay
It made English the language of instruction in Indian education system
With the formal institutionalization of English as the language of instruction, the stage was set for a new direction to Indian education
To the existing Oriental Institutions fresh awards of stipends to students and the publication of classical texts were to continue
To the existing Oriental Institutions fresh awards of stipends to students and the publication of classical texts were to continue
Which one of the following dynasties ruled under the suzerainty of Kingdom of Vijayanagar?
Sangamas, Saluvas, Tuluvas and Aravidus
Sangamas, Hoysalas, Aravidus and Tuluvas
Hoysalas, Saluvas, Poligars and Sangamas
Yadavas of Devagiri, Hoysalas, Saluvas and Aravidus
Sangamas, Saluvas, Tuluvas and Aravidus
Which one of the following had created the office of the Secretary of State for India?
The Councils Act 1861
The Government of India Act 1858
The Morley Minto Reforms
Montague Chelmsford reforms
The Government of India Act 1858
Which one of the following was the mandate of the Dhar Commission (1948)?
To study the classification of States
To recommend whether the States can be re-organized on linguistic basis
To study and Centre-State relations
To examine whether Madras City can be transferred to Andhra
To recommend whether the States can be re-organized on linguistic basis
Carnatic music in India originated in the—
12th Century to 13th Century
14th Century to 15th Century
13th Century to 14th Century
None of the above
14th Century to 15th Century
Constructed with a framework of Ragam (Raga) and Thalam (Tala), Carnatic Sangeet boasts a vibrant history and tradition. This musical form has evolved in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
Which of the following is administrative report of Akbar's Reign?
Akbarnama
Ain-i-Akbari
Ruquaat
None of these
Ain-i-Akbari
The Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of the Akbarnama containing information regarding Akbar's reign in the form of, what would be called in modern times, administration reports, statistical compilations, or gazetteers.
Who was associated with the Red Shirts Movement?
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Vallabhbhai Patel
Abdul Gaffar Khan
Abdul Gaffar Khan
The first Open School was established in India in the year?
1969
1979
1989
1999
1989
Established in November 1989, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), formerly known as the National Open School (NOS), operates as an autonomous organization. It was founded in accordance with the National Policy on Education 1986 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.