Modern Indian History Test 83

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Consider the following statements:
1. The 4th Buddhist Council led to the formation of Hinayana and Mahanaya sects.
2. The Hinayana sect believes in the worship of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

The 4th Buddhist Council was held at Kashmir during the rule of Kanishka. At this Council, Buddhists again broke into two schools i.e Theravadi became Hinayana and Sarvastivadin or Mahasanghik became Mahayana schools. Hinayana school saw Buddha as a great soul but not God. They did not believe in Bhakti and idol worship. Mahayana school attaches importance to the role of Bodhisattvas who delay their own salvation in order to help others to its path.
Question 2
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With respect to Permanent Settlement, consider the following statements:
1. Under this system zamindars were considered as the true owners of the land.
2. If the zamindars were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi. It was an agreement between the British East India Company and the Landlords of Bengal to settle the Land Revenue to be raised. The Zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. If they were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.
Question 3
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Which of the following events influenced the union of moderates and extremists in 1916?

A
Swadeshi movement

B
Home Rule League Movement

C
Morley Minto Reform 1909

D
Outbreak of First World War

Solution

The home rule leagues influenced Moderate and Extremists reunion in 1916. Lucknow session readmitted the extremists led by B. G. Tilak to INC. The leagues resulted in getting the masses ready for Gandhian style of politics.
Question 4
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Consider the following statements:
1. Dilwara in Mt. Abu is a famous Jaina temple.
2. The fourth Buddhist council was convened under Ashoka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Dilwara temple, located in Mt. Abu was built by Chalukyan ruler of Gujarat, Bhimadeva. It is one of the most significant Jaina temples. It is famous for temples of Adinath, Neminatha, and other Tirthankaras.
The 4th Buddhist Council was held at Kashmir and was convened under Kanishka. During this Council. Buddhists again broke into two schools i.e Theravadi became Hinayana and Sarvastivadin or Mahasanghik became Mahayana schools.
Question 5
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Terai pillar inscriptions talks about which of the following?

A
Kalinga war episode

B
Ashoka's dhamma

C
Ashoka's respect for earlier Buddhas

D
Ban on animal sacrifice

Solution

Terai pillar is located in Nigali Sagar and Rummindei (birth place of Buddha). The inscriptions explain Ashoka’s respect for earlier Buddhas. Ashokan pillars are broad at base and taper towards the top but this one is of uniform girth from top to bottom and is without the bell shaped top.
Question 6
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With respect to moderates in Indian National Congress, consider the following statements:
1. They had a narrow social base.
2. They believed in the power of masses and achieving goals through mass struggles.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Moderates believed in constitutional means and worked within the framework of the law. Their methods included passing resolutions, persuasion, sending petitions and appeals. They had a narrow social base as they did not believe in the power of the masses. They had faith in the British sense of justice and fair play. Examples of moderate leaders-Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale etc.
Question 7
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Consider the following statements:
1. Calcutta, Anushilan Samiti was established by Madan Lai Dhingra.
2. Barrah Dacoity was organized by Bhagat Singh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1nor 2

Solution

In Calcutta, Anushilan Samiti founded by Pramathanath Mitra in 1902. He was joined by Jatindranath Banerjee and Barindra Kumar Ghosh among others. Kingsford. In 1908, Barrah Dacoity was organized by Dacca Anushilan Samiti under Pulin Behari Das.
Question 8
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With respect to religious philosophy of Jainism consider the following statements:
1. Jain texts condemn the practice of caste system.
2. The practice of Sallekhana was popular among Jain monks and nuns.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Jainism believe in Triratnas i.e. Right Knowledge, Right faith and Right action. Jains texts condemn the sanctity of Vedas and were against animal sacrifices in yagyas, etc. Jainism recognized the existence of the gods but placed them lower than the Jina and did not condemn the Varna system as Buddhism did. Jainism principally aims at the attainment of freedom from worldly bonds. Jain monks and nuns practiced Sallekhana i.e fasting until death.
Question 9
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Consider the following statements regarding Bhil tribal rebellion:
1. Bhils are the aboriginal tribes of Khandesh.
2. They began their revolt against East India Company which later shifted focus towards forming Bhil Raj.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Bhils or Bheels are primarily an ethnic group of Khandesh, a northwestern portion of Maharashtra state. They revolted against the English East India Company, fearing agrarian hardships under the new regime. The British government used its military force to suppress the rebels and at the same time tried to win them over through various conciliatory measures. But the British measures failed to bring the Bhils to their side.
Question 10
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Which of the following personalities are associated with the Bombay Presidency Association?
1. W.C. Bonnerjee
2. Dadabhai Naoroji
3. K.T. Telang
4. Badruddin Tyabji
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1,2 and 4

B
3 and 4

C
1 and 3

D
1,3, and 4

Solution

The Bombay Presidency Association, 1885: It was founded by Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozshah Mehta and K. T. Telang with the aim of awakening national consciousness. Pherozshah Mehta served as its secretary.

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Question 2

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Question 3

Swadeshi movement

Home Rule League Movement

Morley Minto Reform 1909

Outbreak of First World War

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 5

Kalinga war episode

Ashoka's dhamma

Ashoka's respect for earlier Buddhas

Ban on animal sacrifice

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Neither 1 nor 2

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