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History Questions and Answers - Set 5 (80 Questions)
Who led the Bardoli Satyagraha movement?
Mahatma Gandhi
Rabindra Nath Tagore
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Chittaranjan Das
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
The Bardoli Satyagraha was a protest and nationalist uprising in India against the heightened taxation imposed on farmers by the colonial government. This movement called for the annulment of a 22% tax increase in Bombay Presidency, commencing on 12 June 1928. Ultimately led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the success of the movement contributed significantly to Patel emerging as a prominent leader in the struggle for independence.
Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Unrest'?
Anant Singh
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bhagat Singh
Dadabhai Naoroji
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
In 1890, Bal Gangadhar Tilak became a member of the Congress. Referred to as the "Father of Indian Unrest" by Valentine Chirol, Tilak was the pioneer in advocating for complete "Swarajya" (self-rule).
Consider the following sentences regarding amara-nayaka system of Vijayanagara.
1. The amara-nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. It is likely that many features of this system were derived from the iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate.
3. The amara-nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by the raya.
Which of the above sentence(s) is/ are true?
1 and 2
3 Only
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Who gave the statement, "The Earth has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for anyone's greed".
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Vandana Shiva
Sunderlal Bahuguna
Mahatma Gandhi
In ancient period, which Varna was also called as 'Sarthavaha'?
Brahmana
Kshatriya
Vaishya
Shudra
Vaishya
In ancient period, 'Vaishya' Varna was also called as 'Sartha-zvaha'. The main role of Vaishya (out of 4 varna Brahaman, Kshatriya, Vaishya & Shudra) was in agriculture and trade.
Consider the following sentences regarding Mughal Empire.
1. Pargana was an administrative subdivision of a Mughal province.
2. Peshkash was a form of tribute collected by the Mughal state.
3. Amin was an official responsible for ensuring that imperial regulations were carried out in the provinces.
Which of the above sentence(s) is/ are true?
1 and 2
3 Only
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
The ancestors of Shungas originated from—
Magadha
Prayag
Ujjain
Saurashtra
Ujjain
The Shunga lineage traces its roots to Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Both literary and archaeological records substantiate that the inaugural ruler of the Shunga Dynasty, along with his forebears, hailed from Ujjain and held the position of Viceroy of Maurya at Ujjain.
The successor of Sher Shah was—
Shujaat Khan
Islam Shah
Feroz Shah
Muhammad Shah Adil
Islam Shah
Jalal Khan, who assumed the title of Islam Shah (1545-1553 AD) was declared the Sultan 27th May, 1545 after the death of Sher Shah.
Consider the following statement regarding 'Jacobin Club of Mysore'.
1. The Jacobin Club of Mysore was the first Revolutionary Republican organization to be formed in India.
2. It was founded in 1794 by French Republican officers with the support of Tipu Sultan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Both 1 and 2
Where was the Western Presidency situated in the early period of the East India Company?
Surat
Satara
Bombay
Panaji
Surat