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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following was/were not associated with the widow remarriage movement?
Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar
Vishnu Shastri Pandit
Jyotiba Phule
Karsondas Malji
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
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ANSWER D Explanation:
Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar launched the most successful movement in favor of widow remarriage in Bengal. Due to his efforts Widow Remarriage Act was enacted.
Vishnu ShastriPandit established the VidhwaVivaahSamaj in Maharashtra.
JyotibaPhule was one of the prominent leaders of this movement in Maharashtra.
Karsondas Mal ji launched a magazine called ‘Satya Prakash’ in support of widow remarriage, in Gujarati language.
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ANSWER D Explanation:
Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar launched the most successful movement in favor of widow remarriage in Bengal. Due to his efforts Widow Remarriage Act was enacted.
Vishnu ShastriPandit established the VidhwaVivaahSamaj in Maharashtra.
JyotibaPhule was one of the prominent leaders of this movement in Maharashtra.
Karsondas Mal ji launched a magazine called ‘Satya Prakash’ in support of widow remarriage, in Gujarati language.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Cornwallis Code of 1793?
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ANSWER C
Explanation:
The Cornwalis Code came into force in 1793.
This Code was based on the principle of separation of powers. The administration of justice and revenue administration was separated.
Previously the Collector had both land tax department and judicial functions. That is, the collector used to take the revenue related decision and also used to do justice on his own. This led to resentment among landlords and the farmers.
Hence by the Cornwalis Code of 1793, the Judicial and criminal powers were taken from the Collector and district judges were appointed for the courts. It also abolished all revenue courts.
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ANSWER C
Explanation:
The Cornwalis Code came into force in 1793.
This Code was based on the principle of separation of powers. The administration of justice and revenue administration was separated.
Previously the Collector had both land tax department and judicial functions. That is, the collector used to take the revenue related decision and also used to do justice on his own. This led to resentment among landlords and the farmers.
Hence by the Cornwalis Code of 1793, the Judicial and criminal powers were taken from the Collector and district judges were appointed for the courts. It also abolished all revenue courts.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the nature of mass revolts before 1857
These revolts were against the British power.
These revolts were inspired by reformist and restorative tendencies.
Violence and plunder were the major features of these revolts.
Social reforms against superstitions were accepted.
Which of the statements given above is / are incorrect?
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ANSWER B
Explanation:
The revolts before 1857 did not attempt to directly challenge the British power, but rather were focused on local issues and grievances.
These movements were not in favor of change, but they fought in favor of reformist and old social system. In these rebellions violence and plunder were used extensively.
The leaders of these rebellions resorted to superstitions to give a messianic appearance to connect the people to their rebellion and their leadership.
These revolts included Pallikar, Fakir and Saints, Kol, Bhumij, Mopala, Santhal, Wahabi, Faraji etc. rebellions were prominent.
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ANSWER B
Explanation:
The revolts before 1857 did not attempt to directly challenge the British power, but rather were focused on local issues and grievances.
These movements were not in favor of change, but they fought in favor of reformist and old social system. In these rebellions violence and plunder were used extensively.
The leaders of these rebellions resorted to superstitions to give a messianic appearance to connect the people to their rebellion and their leadership.
These revolts included Pallikar, Fakir and Saints, Kol, Bhumij, Mopala, Santhal, Wahabi, Faraji etc. rebellions were prominent.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the British to apply the principle of downward filtration in the field of education?
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ANSWER D
Explanation:
The rationale behind the downward filtration principle was that education should be given to the upper class of the society, so that it could then filter it down.
One of the main reasons for adopting this system was that due to economic disparities and limited resources it was not possible for the British to give western education to everyone. Therefore, the downward filtration principle was applied at three levels.
At the first level, there was an attempt to create similar elite in India on the lines of Britain, which, after being educated, will remain loyal to the British power.
Apart from this, there was also the idea that education should be given to the upper class of the society.
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ANSWER D
Explanation:
The rationale behind the downward filtration principle was that education should be given to the upper class of the society, so that it could then filter it down.
One of the main reasons for adopting this system was that due to economic disparities and limited resources it was not possible for the British to give western education to everyone. Therefore, the downward filtration principle was applied at three levels.
At the first level, there was an attempt to create similar elite in India on the lines of Britain, which, after being educated, will remain loyal to the British power.
Apart from this, there was also the idea that education should be given to the upper class of the society.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Match the following leaders with their organizations
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