Modern Indian History Test 90

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Consider the following statements:
1. The Third Anglo-Maratha war came about because of conflict between the British and the Pindaris.
2. It was fought between 1817-1818.
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 Third Anglo-Maratha war came about because of conflict between the British and the Pindaris. There was an ongoing tussle between the British and Pindaris who were irregular horsemen that plundered and foraged in central India during the 18th century. The war was fought between 1817-1818. In this battle the British won and British victory resulted in the breakup of the Maratha Empire.
Question 2
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Consider the following statements about Bahadur Shah Zafar:
1. Major William Hodson forced Bahadur Shah Zafar to surrender.
2. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the prolific Persian poet.
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

In 1857, he gave his public support to the rebellion of Sepoy mutiny. When British officials led by Major William Hodson discovered his hiding place and forced him to surrender in September 1857. He was the last Mughal emperor of India who reigned from 1837 to 1857 for a period of 20 years. Also, he was a prolific Urdu poet and calligrapher.
Question 3
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With respect to August offer (1940) consider the following statements.
1. It was put forward by Linlithgow.
2. He(Linlithgow) proposed a dominion status for India in order to seek their cooperation in the Second World War.
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

Linlithgow announced August Offer to get Indian cooperation in the World war II. He proposed:
1. a dominion status as the objective of India;
2. an expansion of the Viceroy’s executive council and setting up of a Constituent Assembly. It was rejected by the Congress. In 1941, a National Defense Council was set up with purely advisory functions.
Question 4
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Who among the following were included in Saiyid brothers title during Mughal Period?
1. Syed Abdullah Khan
2. Syed Hassan Ali Khan
3. Sir Syed Ahmad
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
1 and 2

D
All of the above

Solution

Sayyid brothers referred to Syed Abdullah Khan and Syed Hassan Ali Khan, who were powerful Mughal Army generals during the early 18th century, and had overpowering control over the state of affairs. They became highly influential in the Mughal Court after Aurangzeb's death and became king makers during the anarchy following the death of emperor Aurangzeb in 1707.
Question 5
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Which of the statements given below is/are correct?\
1. Waman Pandit is a Sanskrit scholar in the Golconda Kingdom.
2. Ali Adil Shah was known as Jagat Guru'.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Ali Adil Shah, the ruler of Bijapur, had an excellent library to which he appointed the well-known Sanskrit scholar, Waman Pandit. Ibrahim Adil Shah II accorded patronage to all, including Hindu saints and temples. Due to his syncretic approach he came to be called ‘Jagat Guru’.
Question 6
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Consider the following statements about Dr. Rajendra Prasad:
1. He wrote for Searchlight in English and founded the Hindi weekly Desh
2. He was elected President of Indian National Congress in 1939 when Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the post.
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

Rajendra Prasad was the Indian politician, lawyer, and journalist and he became the first president of the Republic of India. He became an active journalist in the national interest, he wrote for Searchlight in English and founded the Hindi weekly Desh. He was elected President of INC for a second time in 1939 when Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the post.
Question 7
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Consider the following statements:
1. This act divided powers between the centre and its units in terms of three lists Federal, Provincial and Concurrent.
2. This act also provided for the establishment of Reserve Bank of India
Which act is being referred to in the above statements?

A
Charter Act of 1853

B
Government of India Act 1935

C
Indian Independence Act

D
Government of India Act 1919

Solution

The Government of India Act 1935 divided powers between the centre and its units in terms of three lists Federal, Provincial and Concurrent. Residuary powers were held by the Viceroy. It act also provided for the establishment of Reserve Bank of India and a Federal Court in 1937. It abolished diarchy and introduced provincial autonomy and introduced bicameralism in six out of eleven provinces.
Question 8
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Who among the following persons wrote the book "India Divided"?

A
Mahatma Gandhi

B
Dr Rajendra Prasad

C
S.C. Bose

D
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru

Solution

Dr. Rajendra Prasad authored the following: India Divided, Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences, and other books. He was the Indian politician, lawyer, and journalist and he became the first president of the Republic of India. He was conferred with the Bharata Ratna Award in 1962.
Question 9
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The Eka Movement was organized against ___________________.

A
High rents and oppression by Thikadars

B
Forced plantation of Indigo

C
British interference in their territory

D
Hindu landlords by Muslim laborers

Solution

Eka Movement, 1921-22 was basically against the oppression by the thekedars and higher rent, generally higher than 50% of the recorded rent. The peasants of regions Hardoi, Sitapur and Bahraich were involved in the movement. It was led by Madari Pasi at the end of 1921.
Question 10
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'Kitab-i-Nauras' which was composed by Ibrahim Adil Shah II is a book on ________________.

A
Spirituality

B
Politics

C
Economy

D
None of the above

Solution

Ibrahim Adil Shah II was deeply interested in music, and composed a book called Kitab-i-Nauras in which songs were set to various musical modes or ragas. He was very solicitous of the poor, and had the title of ‘Abla Baba’ or friend of the poor. He built a new capital, Nauraspur, in which a large number of musicians were invited to settle.

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High rents and oppression by Thikadars

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