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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to various popular resistance movements against the British government, consider the following statements:
1. All resistance movements were local in character and effects.
2. The resistance movements of zamindars and rulers were violent in nature while the tribal resistances were non-violent.
3. Displaced zamindars and rulers wanted to regain their land and estates while the tribal groups rebelled against the traders and money lenders’ interference in their lives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. From 1763 to 1856 there were more than 40 major rebellions apart from hundreds of minor ones. These rebellions were, however, local in character and effects. They were isolated from each other because each rebellion had a different motive.
Statement 2 is incorrect. All the resistance movements of zamindars and rulers, and tribal chiefs were violent in nature.
Statement 3 is correct. The forces behind such these popular resistance movements aimed at restoration of old structures and relations which had been done away with by the British. Each social group had its own reasons to raise its voice against the colonial powers.
For example, displaced zamindars and rulers wanted to regain their land and estates.
Similarly, the tribal groups rebelled because they did not want the traders and moneylenders to interfere in their lives.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. From 1763 to 1856 there were more than 40 major rebellions apart from hundreds of minor ones. These rebellions were, however, local in character and effects. They were isolated from each other because each rebellion had a different motive.
Statement 2 is incorrect. All the resistance movements of zamindars and rulers, and tribal chiefs were violent in nature.
Statement 3 is correct. The forces behind such these popular resistance movements aimed at restoration of old structures and relations which had been done away with by the British. Each social group had its own reasons to raise its voice against the colonial powers.
For example, displaced zamindars and rulers wanted to regain their land and estates.
Similarly, the tribal groups rebelled because they did not want the traders and moneylenders to interfere in their lives. - Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are incorrect about the Government of India Act of 1935?
1. It created diarchy at the centre as well as in the provinces.
2. It provided an all India federation with two type of government i.e. Union and State.
3. It gave freedom to native states either to join or quit the Federation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. The act abolished dyarchy in provinces and autonomy was given to them. Dyarchy was introduced at the centre.
Statement 2 is correct. All India federation with two governments i.e. Union and state was created.
Statement 3 is correct. The joining of the princely states in the proposed Indian federation was voluntary and as a result of the federation did not come into existence.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The act abolished dyarchy in provinces and autonomy was given to them. Dyarchy was introduced at the centre.
Statement 2 is correct. All India federation with two governments i.e. Union and state was created.
Statement 3 is correct. The joining of the princely states in the proposed Indian federation was voluntary and as a result of the federation did not come into existence.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following events related to the later phase of Indian freedom struggle:
1. The Quit India Movement
2. The August offer
3. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings Revolt
4. The INA Trial
Which among the following is the correct sequence as per their occurrence?Correct
The correct sequence of the events is:
1. The August offer – 1940
2. The Quit India Movement – August, 1942
3. The INA Trial – 1945
4. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings Revolt – February 1946Incorrect
The correct sequence of the events is:
1. The August offer – 1940
2. The Quit India Movement – August, 1942
3. The INA Trial – 1945
4. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings Revolt – February 1946 - Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about Indian press during the British period?
1. Pre-censorship was one of the dominant features of British press policy throughout their tenure in India.
2. All publishers are required to have a specific premise of publication under the Press Act of 1835.
3. Both the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 and Indian Press Act of 1910 imposed a security deposits on Indian press.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. Pre-censorship of Indian newspapers was introduced through the Censorship of Press Act, 1799 by Lord Wellesley. It was done to anticipate French invasion of India. The restriction was removed in 1818 by Lord Hastings.
Statement 2 is correct. The new Press Act (1835) required a printer/publisher to give a precise account of premises of a publication and cease functioning, if required by a similar declaration. Earlier, newspapers and books can be published without mentioning the place of publication which encouraged anti-government discussions. Through this act, the government wanted to regulate the printing presses and newspapers, preservation of copies of books printed in British India.
Statement 3 is correct. Under the Vernacular Press Act of 1878, the printer and publisher could be required to deposit security which could be forfeited if the regulation were contravened, and press equipment could be seized if the offence re-occurred.
The Indian Press Act of 1910 empowered the local government to demand a security at registration from the printer/publisher and forfeit/deregister if it was an offending newspaper, and the printer of a newspaper was required to submit two copies of each issue to local government free of charge.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Pre-censorship of Indian newspapers was introduced through the Censorship of Press Act, 1799 by Lord Wellesley. It was done to anticipate French invasion of India. The restriction was removed in 1818 by Lord Hastings.
Statement 2 is correct. The new Press Act (1835) required a printer/publisher to give a precise account of premises of a publication and cease functioning, if required by a similar declaration. Earlier, newspapers and books can be published without mentioning the place of publication which encouraged anti-government discussions. Through this act, the government wanted to regulate the printing presses and newspapers, preservation of copies of books printed in British India.
Statement 3 is correct. Under the Vernacular Press Act of 1878, the printer and publisher could be required to deposit security which could be forfeited if the regulation were contravened, and press equipment could be seized if the offence re-occurred.
The Indian Press Act of 1910 empowered the local government to demand a security at registration from the printer/publisher and forfeit/deregister if it was an offending newspaper, and the printer of a newspaper was required to submit two copies of each issue to local government free of charge.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Both Vedic and Sangam texts are religious in nature.
2. Unlike Vedic texts, Sangam texts do not provide any information on the political and economic life of people
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?Correct
Both the statements are incorrect.
The Vedic texts constitute of religious literature whereas Sangam texts are secular in nature. Sangam texts provide information of some towns such as kanchi, korkai, madurai, puhar. They mention of Greek roman trade. The texts of sangam era provide information on code of conduct for kings and his court, for other social groups.Incorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
The Vedic texts constitute of religious literature whereas Sangam texts are secular in nature. Sangam texts provide information of some towns such as kanchi, korkai, madurai, puhar. They mention of Greek roman trade. The texts of sangam era provide information on code of conduct for kings and his court, for other social groups. - Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following languages:
1. Odia
2. Tamil
3. Bengali
4. Telugu
Which of the above have been declared as ‘Classical Languages’ by the Government of India?Correct
The Bengali language has not been declared as ‘Classical Languages’ by the Government of India.
Currently there are six classical languages. They are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sanskrit, Malayalam and Odia.
Incorrect
The Bengali language has not been declared as ‘Classical Languages’ by the Government of India.
Currently there are six classical languages. They are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sanskrit, Malayalam and Odia.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The lady representative of India at the Second Round Table Conference was Vijayalakshmi Pandit.
2. The Indian National Congress and the Muslim League did not send any representative to the First Round Table conference.
3. The recommendations of third Round Table Conference were published in a White Paper in 1933 and later discussed in the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. Sarojini Naidu was the lady representative of India at the Second Round Table Conference held in 1931.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Indian National congress did not participate the First Round Table Conference held in 1930. But Muslim League participated in it and the representatives were Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Muhammad Shafi, Aga Khan, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, A.K. Fazlul Huq etc.
Statement 3 is correct. Third Round Table Conference was held in London on November 17, 1932. This was just a nominal conference, Congress refused to attend it (not invited, in fact) and in Britain, the Labor party also refused to not to attend it. The outcome of the Third Round Table conference was the ” White Paper” issued by the Government. On the basis of this paper, the Government of India Act 1935 was to be passed.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Sarojini Naidu was the lady representative of India at the Second Round Table Conference held in 1931.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Indian National congress did not participate the First Round Table Conference held in 1930. But Muslim League participated in it and the representatives were Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Muhammad Shafi, Aga Khan, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, A.K. Fazlul Huq etc.
Statement 3 is correct. Third Round Table Conference was held in London on November 17, 1932. This was just a nominal conference, Congress refused to attend it (not invited, in fact) and in Britain, the Labor party also refused to not to attend it. The outcome of the Third Round Table conference was the ” White Paper” issued by the Government. On the basis of this paper, the Government of India Act 1935 was to be passed.
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