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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following pairs:
Kingdom King
- Videha: Janaka
- Kasi: Ajatasatru
- Kuru: Pravahana Jaivali
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Pair 1 and 2 are correctly matched.
The famous ruler of Kasi was Ajatasatru. Janaka was the king of Videha with its capital at Mithila.
Pravahana Jaivali was a popular king of the Panchalas. Kuru and Panchala kingdoms flourished in the beginning of Later Vedic Period (1000 – 600 B.C.).
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Pair 1 and 2 are correctly matched.
The famous ruler of Kasi was Ajatasatru. Janaka was the king of Videha with its capital at Mithila.
Pravahana Jaivali was a popular king of the Panchalas. Kuru and Panchala kingdoms flourished in the beginning of Later Vedic Period (1000 – 600 B.C.).
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following was/were coins used by the people of Later Vedic Period?
- Nishka
- Satamana
- Krishnala
- Aryavarta
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During the Later Vedic Period, besides nishka of the Rig Vedic period, gold and silver coins like satamana and krishnala were used as media of exchange. The term Aryavarta was used to denote North India.
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During the Later Vedic Period, besides nishka of the Rig Vedic period, gold and silver coins like satamana and krishnala were used as media of exchange. The term Aryavarta was used to denote North India.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements:
- Gautama Buddha rejected the existence of god and the law of karma.
- Ashoka propagated Hinayana Buddhism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Gautama Buddha neither accepts god nor rejects the existence of god. He laid great emphasis on the law of karma. He argued that the condition of man in this life depends upon his own deeds. He taught that the soul does not exist. However, he emphasized Ahimsa.
Statement 2 is correct. The Buddhism preached by the Buddha and propagated by Asoka was known as Hinayana.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Gautama Buddha neither accepts god nor rejects the existence of god. He laid great emphasis on the law of karma. He argued that the condition of man in this life depends upon his own deeds. He taught that the soul does not exist. However, he emphasized Ahimsa.
Statement 2 is correct. The Buddhism preached by the Buddha and propagated by Asoka was known as Hinayana.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following places:
- Sanchi
- Allahabad
- Lumbini
- Delhi
At which of the above places, Ashokan pillars with inscriptions were found?
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The pillars erected by Asoka furnish the finest specimen of the Mauryan art. Asokan pillars with inscriptions were found in places like Delhi, Allahabad, Rummindai or Lumbini , Sanchi and Saranath.
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The pillars erected by Asoka furnish the finest specimen of the Mauryan art. Asokan pillars with inscriptions were found in places like Delhi, Allahabad, Rummindai or Lumbini , Sanchi and Saranath.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to Cabinet mission plan which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It rejected the demand of Pakistan.
- It proposed full autonomy and residual powers to provinces.
- It recommended independence to Princely states.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
As the Congress and the League could not come to any agreement on the fundamental issue of the unity or partition of India, the mission put forward its own plan for the solution of the constitutional problem in May 1946.
The mission rejection of the demand for a full-fledged Pakistan. The British preferred a united Indian subcontinent that could be a strong ally in commonwealth nation. Cabinet Mission was of the opinion that Pakistan was not viable and that the minorities’ autonomy must somehow be safeguarded within the framework of a united India.
The provinces were to have full autonomy and residual powers. Princely states were no longer to be under paramountcy of British Government They would be free to enter into an arrangement with successor governments or the British Government. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
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Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
As the Congress and the League could not come to any agreement on the fundamental issue of the unity or partition of India, the mission put forward its own plan for the solution of the constitutional problem in May 1946.
The mission rejection of the demand for a full-fledged Pakistan. The British preferred a united Indian subcontinent that could be a strong ally in commonwealth nation. Cabinet Mission was of the opinion that Pakistan was not viable and that the minorities’ autonomy must somehow be safeguarded within the framework of a united India.
The provinces were to have full autonomy and residual powers. Princely states were no longer to be under paramountcy of British Government They would be free to enter into an arrangement with successor governments or the British Government. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following statements is/are correct about the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
- The government took away the right to protest against the government and conduct any form of picketing in the future.
- The Government conceded the right to make salt for personal consumption.
- The Congress suspended Civil Disobedience Movement.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Irwin on behalf of the Government agreed to provide the right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing.
Statement 2 is correct. The government agreed on the right to make salt in coastal villages for personal consumption (not for sale).
Statement 3 is correct. Gandhi on behalf of the Congress agreed to suspend the civil disobedience movement and to participate in the next RTC on the constitutional question around the three Finch-pins of federation, Indian responsibility, and reservations-and safeguards that may be necessary in India’s interests (covering such areas as defence, external affairs, position of minorities, financial credit of India and discharge of other obligations).
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Irwin on behalf of the Government agreed to provide the right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing.
Statement 2 is correct. The government agreed on the right to make salt in coastal villages for personal consumption (not for sale).
Statement 3 is correct. Gandhi on behalf of the Congress agreed to suspend the civil disobedience movement and to participate in the next RTC on the constitutional question around the three Finch-pins of federation, Indian responsibility, and reservations-and safeguards that may be necessary in India’s interests (covering such areas as defence, external affairs, position of minorities, financial credit of India and discharge of other obligations).
- Question 7 of 7
7. 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.
