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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryThe two popular bodies called the
‘Sabha’ and ‘Samiti’ were one of the prominent features of the later Vedic period.
In this regard, consider the following statements:
- The main function of Sabha was to redress public business through debate and discussion.
- The Samiti was a smaller body and functioned as the lower court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The sabha functioned as a parliament for disposal of public business by debate and discussion. The Chief of the sabha was called sabhapati, the keepers as sabhapala and the members as sabheya, sabhasad or sabhasina.
There were rules which governed the debate in sabha and Vajsaneyi Samhita mentions that erring members were ‘rebuked’. Sabha also seems to have functioned as a court of justice. It is said that “one who attends the sabha sits as a law court to dispense dharma (justice). “
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Samiti was the larger General Assembly of the people. Accordingly, samiti is referred to as expressing the voice of via (people), which explained by the fact that in one instance it is the samiti which chooses the king and in another it withdraws that choice for the king’s misdeeds and tyranny.
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Statement 1 is correct. The sabha functioned as a parliament for disposal of public business by debate and discussion. The Chief of the sabha was called sabhapati, the keepers as sabhapala and the members as sabheya, sabhasad or sabhasina.
There were rules which governed the debate in sabha and Vajsaneyi Samhita mentions that erring members were ‘rebuked’. Sabha also seems to have functioned as a court of justice. It is said that “one who attends the sabha sits as a law court to dispense dharma (justice). “
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Samiti was the larger General Assembly of the people. Accordingly, samiti is referred to as expressing the voice of via (people), which explained by the fact that in one instance it is the samiti which chooses the king and in another it withdraws that choice for the king’s misdeeds and tyranny.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryRegarding the administrative system of Vijayanagar empire, consider the following statements:
- Every village administration was conducted by Ayagars.
- Soldiers were assigned pieces of land called Amaram.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The village was the lowest unit of administration in the Vijaynagar Empire. Each village had an Assembly consisting the hereditary officers known as Ayagars. The chief function of the Assembly was to decide the disputes amongst the villagers, maintain law and order and collect revenue within its jurisdiction.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Nayakar system of the Vijaynagar Empire, military chiefs were assigned certain pieces of land called Amaram. These chiefs, known as Nayaks, had revenue and administrative rights on their lands. They were required to maintain elephants, horses and soldiers in certain numbers which were included in the royal army during wars.
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Statement 1 is correct. The village was the lowest unit of administration in the Vijaynagar Empire. Each village had an Assembly consisting the hereditary officers known as Ayagars. The chief function of the Assembly was to decide the disputes amongst the villagers, maintain law and order and collect revenue within its jurisdiction.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Nayakar system of the Vijaynagar Empire, military chiefs were assigned certain pieces of land called Amaram. These chiefs, known as Nayaks, had revenue and administrative rights on their lands. They were required to maintain elephants, horses and soldiers in certain numbers which were included in the royal army during wars.
- Question 3 of 7
3. 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 4 of 7
4. 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 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following events during freedom struggle of India:
- Chauri Chaura Incident
- Nehru Report
- Dandi march
- Communal award
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of above events?
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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 6 of 7
6. 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
- 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.
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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.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements with regard to Aurobindo Ghosh:
- He was one of the accused in Alipore conspiracy Case.
- He participated in the non-cooperation movement of 1920.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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He was involved in many revolutionary movement of Bengal like Anushilan Samiti.
Aurobindo was arrested on charges of planning and overseeing the attack on Magistrate Kingsford and imprisoned in solitary confinement in Alipore Jail.
In 1910, during his stay in the jail he had mystical and spiritual experiences, after which he moved to Pondicherry, leaving politics for spiritual work.
In 1926, with the help of his spiritual collaborator, Mirra Alfassa (referred to as “The Mother”), he founded Sri Aurobindo Ashram. He died on 5 December 1950 in Pondicherry
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He was involved in many revolutionary movement of Bengal like Anushilan Samiti.
Aurobindo was arrested on charges of planning and overseeing the attack on Magistrate Kingsford and imprisoned in solitary confinement in Alipore Jail.
In 1910, during his stay in the jail he had mystical and spiritual experiences, after which he moved to Pondicherry, leaving politics for spiritual work.
In 1926, with the help of his spiritual collaborator, Mirra Alfassa (referred to as “The Mother”), he founded Sri Aurobindo Ashram. He died on 5 December 1950 in Pondicherry
