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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryArrange the following in the chronological order of arrival in India:
- French
- Portuguese
- British
- Dutch
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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Entry of European powers in India:
Portuguese – 1498
English – 1600
Dutch – 1602
Danish – 1616
French – 1664
Swedish – 1731
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Entry of European powers in India:
Portuguese – 1498
English – 1600
Dutch – 1602
Danish – 1616
French – 1664
Swedish – 1731
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following Acts resulted in abolition of monopoly of Trade by East India Company in India?
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Charter act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in India; however the company’s monopoly in trade with China and trade in tea remained intact. Company’s remaining trade monopolies removed by Government of India Act 1833.
Some of the Feature’s of Charter Act 1813 are:
- For the first time explicitly defined the constitutional position of the British territories in India.
- Made provisions to grant permission to the persons who wished to go to India for promoting moral and religious improvements. (Christian Missionaries)
- This act regulated the company’s territorial revenues and commercial profits.
- There was also a provision that Company should invest Rs. 1 Lakh every year on the education of Indians.
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Charter act of 1813 ended the monopoly of the East India Company in India; however the company’s monopoly in trade with China and trade in tea remained intact. Company’s remaining trade monopolies removed by Government of India Act 1833.
Some of the Feature’s of Charter Act 1813 are:
- For the first time explicitly defined the constitutional position of the British territories in India.
- Made provisions to grant permission to the persons who wished to go to India for promoting moral and religious improvements. (Christian Missionaries)
- This act regulated the company’s territorial revenues and commercial profits.
- There was also a provision that Company should invest Rs. 1 Lakh every year on the education of Indians.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following events during freedom struggle of India:
- Chauri Chaura Incident
- Nehru Report
- Dandi march
- Communal award
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The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on 1922 Nehru Report was prepared as an alternative to Simon Commission. It was finalised in August 1928. Civil Disobedience Movement started on 12 March 1930 with Dandi march. Communal award was announced in 1932.
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The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on 1922 Nehru Report was prepared as an alternative to Simon Commission. It was finalised in August 1928. Civil Disobedience Movement started on 12 March 1930 with Dandi march. Communal award was announced in 1932.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements with reference to Gandhiji’s Fast Unto death?
- In 1918 → For an increase in the wages of mill workers in Ahmedabad.
- In 1932 → For joint electorates for the entire Hindu populace rather than separate electorates for untouchables
- In 1942 → For Quit India Movement
- In 1947→ For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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Only statement 3 is wrong else is correct.
Total fast unto death timeline
Only statement 3 is wrong else is correct.
Total fast unto death timeline
- In 1918 – For an increase in the wages of mill workers in Ahmedabad.
- In 1932 – For joint electorates for the entire Hindu populace rather than separate electorates for untouchables
- In 1947 – For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots
- In 1948 – For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots.
- In 1918 – For an increase in the wages of mill workers in Ahmedabad.
- In 1932 – For joint electorates for the entire Hindu populace rather than separate electorates for untouchables
- In 1947 – For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots
- In 1948 – For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots.
Incorrect
Only statement 3 is wrong else is correct.
Total fast unto death timeline
Only statement 3 is wrong else is correct.
Total fast unto death timeline
- In 1918 – For an increase in the wages of mill workers in Ahmedabad.
- In 1932 – For joint electorates for the entire Hindu populace rather than separate electorates for untouchables
- In 1947 – For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots
- In 1948 – For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots.
- In 1918 – For an increase in the wages of mill workers in Ahmedabad.
- In 1932 – For joint electorates for the entire Hindu populace rather than separate electorates for untouchables
- In 1947 – For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots
- In 1948 – For communal harmony during Hindu-Muslim riots.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryMountbatten chose August 15th, as the date of Independence of India because
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Only option c is correct
All other options are incorrect
Knowledge Base:
North Korea, South Korea, Bahrain and Republic of the Congo share their independence day with India.
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Only option c is correct
All other options are incorrect
Knowledge Base:
North Korea, South Korea, Bahrain and Republic of the Congo share their independence day with India.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements with regard to Independence Day
15th Aug. 1947:
- There were 562 princely states in India at the time of Independence.
- Junagadh and Hyderabad did not join the union on 15th Aug 1947.
- Goa was a French state when India became independent. It became a part of the Indian union in 1961.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 and 2 are correct
Goa was a Portuguese state not French when India became independent. It became a part of the Indian union in 1961.
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Statement 1 and 2 are correct
Goa was a Portuguese state not French when India became independent. It became a part of the Indian union in 1961.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryThe aim of Public Safety Bill, 1928 was to:
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Congress opposed the Public Safety Bill, 1928 because it was against nationalist activities
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Congress opposed the Public Safety Bill, 1928 because it was against nationalist activities
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