Indian History Quiz: Day 02

November 1, 2022

What is the correct chronological sequence of the following rulers of Bengal?
1. Suja-ud-din
2. Murshid Quli Khan
3. Sarfaraz Khan
4. Ali Vardi Khan
Codes:

(A) 2,1,3,4
(B) 1,2,4,3
(C) 2,1,4,3
(D) 1,2,3,4

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Answer: A

Consider the following events—
1. Cornwallis Code
2. North’s Regulating Act
3. Pitt’s
India Act The correct chronological sequence of these events is—

(A) 3, 2, 1
(B) 2, 3, 1
(C) 1, 2, 3
(D) 2, 1, 3

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Answer: B

Consider the following statement about Tipu Sultan—
1. He made no treaty with the British
2. He had no quarrel with the Marathas
3. He sought French alliance
4. He fell fighting against the British
Which of these statements are correct—

(A) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(B) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
(C) 3 and 4 are correct
(D) 1 and 4 are correct

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Answer: C

The Rajarajeshvaram temple was constructed by —

(A) Parantaka Chola
(B) Mahendra Vermana Pahallava
(C) Rajaraja Chola
(D) Aditya Cholas

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Answer: C

Brihadeshwara Temple, also known as Raja Rajeshwara Temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu). It was built by Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I. This temple entered the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1987.

‘Hijrat’ the Muslim era began in —

(A) 622 A.D.
(B) 612 A.D.
(C) 630 A.D.
(D) 600 A.D.

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Answer: A

What is hijrat in Islam?

“Hijrat” is an Arabic word, derived from “hijr,” means “to depart.” It is also used for “to shift” or “abandonment.” In Islam, it generally means “to give up one’s own land” or “to migrate from one place to another place” mostly for the sake of Deen/faith and Allah.

Match the following:
(a) Kumaramatayas 1. Guptas
(b) Mahamatayas 2. Mauryas
(c) Nimataras 3. Cholas
(d) Sumant 4. Marathas
Codes:

(A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
(B) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
(C) a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
(D) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4

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Answer: D

The long Palam Baoli inscription at Delhi in the classical Sanskrit characteristically claims that owing to the ruler's 'benign rule'; the God Vishnu, 'relinquishing all worries sleeps in peace on the ocean of milk'. About which ruler it has been claimed?

(A) Allauddin Khalji
(B) Ghiyasuddin Balban
(C) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
(D) Iltutmish

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Answer: B

The Baoli in Palam Village of Delhi, which was built in 1274 AD during Balban’s time (Slave Dynasty) has the following inscription: “The land of Hariyanaka was first enjoyed by the Tomaras and then by the Chauhanas. It is now ruled by the Saka Kings”. It should be noted that Slave Dynasty Kings were locally known as Saka Kings at that time. The nameof this city is mentioned as Dhillipura and Yoginipura in the inscription which also contains the list of all rulers of Slave Dynasty upto Balban.
This rule out other options such as Allauddin Khalji, Firuz Shah Tughlaq, and Iltutmish from the option.
Palam Baoli inscription noted “the earth being now supported by this sovereign (Sultan Balban 1266-87), Shesa naga altogether forsaking his duty of supporting the weight of the globe, has betaken himself to the great bed of Vishnu; and Vishnu himself… relinquishing all worries, sleeps in peace on the ocean of milk”.

Which of these statements related to Nana Sahib are correct.
a. He was the adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao II.
b. He led the revolt of 1857 from Pune.
c. Tantia Tope was the general of Nana Saheb in the 1857 revolt.
Choose code

(A) a & b are correct
(B) b & c are correct
(C) a & c are correct
(D) All are correct

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Answer: C

He was the adopted son of the late Peshwa Baji Rao II. He was the successor of Peshwa Baji Rao II. Tantia Tope was the general of Nana Saheb in the 1857 revolt

Give the chronological order—
I. Kautilya
II. Jayadeva
III. Banabhatta
IV. Harisena
Code:

(A) II, I, III, IV
(B) I, IV, III, II
(C) IV, II, I, III
(D) III, II, I, IV

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Answer: B

Kautilya – Mauryan period(3RD CENTURY BC)

Jayadeva- 12th century

Banabhatta- 7th century

Harisena-Gupta period (4TH CENTURY)

Which of these statements related Harisena are correct.
a. Hirisena, was a 4th-century Sanskrit poet.
b. His most famous poem, written c. 345 C.E., describes the bravery of Samudragupta and is inscribed on the Allahabad Pillar.
c. He was an important figure in the court of Gupta emperor, chandragupta-I.
Choose code

(A) a & b are correct
(B) b & c are correct
(C) a & c are correct
(D) All are correct

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Answer:- A

Harisena, also called Harishena or Hirisena, was a 4th-century Sanskrit poet, and government minister.
He was an important figure in the court of Gupta emperor, Samudragupta.
His most famous poem, written c. 345 C.E., describes the bravery of Samudragupta and is inscribed on the Allahabad Pillar.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists—
List-I List-II
(a) Chinnama 1. Gadkari Revolt, 1844
(b) Haji Shariatulla 2. Faraizi Movement, 1888
(c) Alluri Sitaram Raju 3. Rampa Uprising, 1922 (
d) Krishna Daji Pandit 4. Kittur Uprising, 1824
Codes:

(A) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
(B) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
(C) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
(D) a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

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Answer: A

Which of these was the reason of revolt of 1857?
a. Economic exploitation of the country by the British.
b. News of mixing of bone dust in wheat flours.
c. Subsidiary Alliance – Lord Wellesley
Choose code

(A) a, b are correct only
(B) b only are correct only
(C) a ,c are correct only
(D) All the Above are correct

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Answer: D

In which book did, Dadabhai Nauroji presents his ‘Drain of wealth theory’?

(A) Poverty and un-British rule in India
(B) Economic problems of India ‘
(C) British Rule and its consequences
(D) None of these

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Answer: A

Which of these were members of the hunter committee/disorders enquiry committee
1. Sir Chimanlal Harilal Setalvad
2. Pandit Jagat Narayan
3. Sir Sankaran Nair Choose the correct
code

(A) 1 & 2 ONLY
(B) 2 & 3 ONLY
(C) 3 ONLY
(D) 2 ONLY

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Answer: A

Members of the hunter

Committee/DISORDERS ENQUIRY COMMITTEE:

There were three Indians among the members, namely:

Sir Chimanlal Harilal Setalvad, Vice-Chancellor of Bombay University and advocate of the Bombay High Court.
Pandit Jagat Narayan, lawyer and Member of the Legislative Council of the United Provinces
Sardar Sahibzada Sultan Ahmad Khan, lawyer from Gwalior State.

Which Of These Was/Were Not among the Pro-changers During Gaya Session Of INC.
1. C.R. Das
2. M A Ansari
3. Motilal Nehru
4. Ajmal Khan
Choose code

(A) 2 only
(B) 1,2 & 4 only
(C) 1,2 & 3 only
(D) 4 only

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Answer: A

Swaraj Party

Pro Changers

C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru and Ajmal Khan

No Changers

C.Rajagopalachari, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad and M.A. Ansari.

The Muslim Nationalist Party was a political party in pre-independence India by

(A) M. C. Chagla.
(B) Asaf Ali
(C) Khan abdul Gaffar khan
(D) Maulana Shaukat Ali

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Answer: A

Muslim Nationalist Party -1929

The Muslim Nationalist Party was a political party in pre-independence India by M. C. Chagla.
Its most prominent leader was Asaf Ali. The party was founded on grounds of support for the Indian independence movement and opposition to the All India Muslim League and the partition of India. The party did not explicitly support or associate itself with the Indian National Congress, but did endorse secularism and a united India.

Which of these were not Highlights in Nehru Report
1. There should no state religion.
2. A proposal for the creation of a Supreme Court
3. separate electorates for few selected communities only but not Muslims.
Choose code

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 2 & 3 only

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Answer: C

Nehru Report

Dominion status for India (like Canada, Australia, etc.) within the British Commonwealth. (This point was a bone of contention with the younger set of leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose who favoured complete independence.)
Nineteen fundamental rights including the right to vote for men and women above 21 years of age, unless disqualified.
Equal rights for men and women as citizens.
No state religion.
No separate electorates for any community. It did provide for reservation of minority seats. It provided for reservation for seats for Muslims at the centre and in provinces where they were in a minority and not in Bengal and Punjab. Similarly, it provided for reservation for non-Muslims in the NWFP.
A federal form of government with residual powers with the centre. There would be a bicameral legislature at the centre. The ministry would be responsible to the legislature.
Governor-General to be the constitutional head of India. He would be appointed by the British monarch.
A proposal for the creation of a Supreme Court.
The provinces would be created along linguistic lines.
The language of the country would be Indian, written either in Devanagari (Sanskrit/Hindi), Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi or Gujarati in character. Usage of English to be permitted.

Arrange these events into chronological order.
1. Dramatic performance act
2. Illbert bill controversy
3. 2nd Anglo-afghan war
Choose code

(A) 1-2-3
(B) 2-1-3
(C) 1-3-2
(D) 3-1-2

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Answer: C

Identify the chronological sequence in which they become congress president for the very first time
1. Syed Badruddin Tyabji
2. George Yule
3. Rahimtullah Sayani
Choose code

(A) 1-2-3
(B) 2-1-3
(C) 1-3-2
(D) 3-1-2

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Answer: A

Third Session: held at Madras in 1887. President: Syed Badruddin Tyabji,

first muslim President.

Fourth Session: held at Allahabad in 1888. President: George Yule, first English President.
1896: Calcutta. President: Rahimtullah Sayani

National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ sung for the first time by Rabindranath Tagore.

Which of these were not involved in strengthening the theory of Drain of Wealth
1. M.G. Ranade
2. Romesh Chandra Dutt
3. Dadabhai Naoriji
Choose code

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 & 2 only
(D) None

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Answer: D