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History Questions and Answers - Set 5

Q21 :

Who among the following leaders is associated with the concept of party less democracy?

A
  

J.B. Kripalani

B
  

Jayprakash Narayan

C
  

Acharya Narendra Dev

D
  

Vinoba Bhave

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Correct Answer: B

Jayprakash Narayan

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Q22 :

Which one of the following statements about the Indigo Revolt of 1859 is correct?

A
  

It broke out at Poona and Ahmadnagar

B
  

It was directed against money lenders

C
  

It was supported by the intelligentsia of Bengal

D
  

It was directed against the petty Zamindars and ex-employees of the planters

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Correct Answer: C

It was supported by the intelligentsia of Bengal

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Q23 :

Which one of the following statements about the Education Act of 1835 is not correct?

A
  

It was proposed by Governor General William Bentinck on the advice of Macaulay

B
  

It made English the language of instruction in Indian education system

C
  

With the formal institutionalization of English as the language of instruction, the stage was set for a new direction to Indian education

D
  

To the existing Oriental Institutions fresh awards of stipends to students and the publication of classical texts were to continue

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Correct Answer: D

To the existing Oriental Institutions fresh awards of stipends to students and the publication of classical texts were to continue

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Q24 :

Which one of the following dynasties ruled under the suzerainty of Kingdom of Vijayanagar?

A
  

Sangamas, Saluvas, Tuluvas and Aravidus

B
  

Sangamas, Hoysalas, Aravidus and Tuluvas

C
  

Hoysalas, Saluvas, Poligars and Sangamas

D
  

Yadavas of Devagiri, Hoysalas, Saluvas and Aravidus

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Correct Answer: A

Sangamas, Saluvas, Tuluvas and Aravidus

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Q25 :

Which one of the following had created the office of the Secretary of State for India?

A
  

The Councils Act 1861

B
  

The Government of India Act 1858

C
  

The Morley Minto Reforms

D
  

Montague Chelmsford reforms

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Correct Answer: B

The Government of India Act 1858

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Q26 :

Which one of the following was the mandate of the Dhar Commission (1948)?

A
  

To study the classification of States

B
  

To recommend whether the States can be re-organized on linguistic basis

C
  

To study and Centre-State relations

D
  

To examine whether Madras City can be transferred to Andhra

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Correct Answer: B

To recommend whether the States can be re-organized on linguistic basis

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Q27 :

Carnatic music in India originated in the—

A
  

12th Century to 13th Century

B
  

14th Century to 15th Century

C
  

13th Century to 14th Century

D
  

None of the above

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Correct Answer: B

14th Century to 15th Century

Description:

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.

Q28 :

Which of the following is administrative report of Akbar's Reign?

A
  

Akbarnama

B
  

Ain-i-Akbari

C
  

Ruquaat

D
  

None of these

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Correct Answer: B

Ain-i-Akbari

Description:

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.

Q29 :

Who was associated with the Red Shirts Movement?

A
  

Mahatma Gandhi

B
  

Jawaharlal Nehru

C
  

Vallabhbhai Patel

D
  

Abdul Gaffar Khan

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Correct Answer: D

Abdul Gaffar Khan

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Q30 :

The first Open School was established in India in the year?

A
  

1969

B
  

1979

C
  

1989

D
  

1999

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Correct Answer: C

1989

Description:

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.

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