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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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1. In what context did Gandhiji use the phrase ‘Stairways to Swaraj’ in his address during the Salt Movement?
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Answer: D
Explanation:
During the Salt Satyagraha, while addressing the upper caste kulaks in a village called Vasna, said that if you want to raise your voice for Swaraj, you will have to serve untouchables. For Swaraj you have to atone for the mistakes you have committed to the untouchables. Hindus, Muslims, Parsis and Sikhs, all have to unite for Swaraj. These are the steps to Swaraj
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Answer: D
Explanation:
During the Salt Satyagraha, while addressing the upper caste kulaks in a village called Vasna, said that if you want to raise your voice for Swaraj, you will have to serve untouchables. For Swaraj you have to atone for the mistakes you have committed to the untouchables. Hindus, Muslims, Parsis and Sikhs, all have to unite for Swaraj. These are the steps to Swaraj
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
2. Consider the following statements:
The entire settlement was fortified at sites like Dholavira and Lothal.
Some parts of the cities were separated by erecting walls.
The fort at Dholavira was not surrounded by walls.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Answer: A
Explanation:
A characteristic feature of the sites of the Indus Civilization is that fortified settlements have been found in most of its cities. Generally, these cities were settled in two or more parts. In these, the part located at some height has been named fort, and the part towards the lower side has been named as, the lower city. The entire settlement was fortified at sites like Dholavira and Lothal. Also, some parts of these cities were surrounded by walls and separated. However, the fort at Lothal was not surrounded by walls.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
A characteristic feature of the sites of the Indus Civilization is that fortified settlements have been found in most of its cities. Generally, these cities were settled in two or more parts. In these, the part located at some height has been named fort, and the part towards the lower side has been named as, the lower city. The entire settlement was fortified at sites like Dholavira and Lothal. Also, some parts of these cities were surrounded by walls and separated. However, the fort at Lothal was not surrounded by walls.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
3. Some of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas were ruled by a group of people of the state. Consider the following statements about that group:
Every member of the group was called a Raja.
The senior-most member of the group was called Raja.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer: A
Explanation:
Most of the Mahajanapadas were ruled by the Raja. But in the names of Gana and Sangha, a group of people ruled in some major states and each member of this group was called Raja.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
Most of the Mahajanapadas were ruled by the Raja. But in the names of Gana and Sangha, a group of people ruled in some major states and each member of this group was called Raja.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
4. The Zamindars of Bengal began to hire them to prepare new land for cultivation and to expand farming, and the British authorities invited them to settle in Jungle Mahals. With this, these people started reaching the raj mahal hills.
The above reference is related to which of the following?
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Answer: C
Explanation:
The above statement is for the Santhal tribes. In the 1780s, the Santhals started coming to the area of Rajmahal hills. They were more skilled people than the traditional tribal tribe Paharia here. He was also hardworking and, to a large extent peace-loving. The zamindars of Bengal began to hire them to prepare new land for cultivation and to expand farming, and the British authorities invited them to settle in Jungle Mahals. Apart from this, the Santhals were also successful in dealing with the fierceness of the local tribe Paharia.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
The above statement is for the Santhal tribes. In the 1780s, the Santhals started coming to the area of Rajmahal hills. They were more skilled people than the traditional tribal tribe Paharia here. He was also hardworking and, to a large extent peace-loving. The zamindars of Bengal began to hire them to prepare new land for cultivation and to expand farming, and the British authorities invited them to settle in Jungle Mahals. Apart from this, the Santhals were also successful in dealing with the fierceness of the local tribe Paharia.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
5. Consider the following statements about the Mughal rule:
According to the law of the Mughal Empire, only the eldest son was the heir to power, but this law was repeatedly disregarded.
Abul Fazl defined sovereignty as a social contract.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
There was no law in the Mughal Empire to determine the succession. The result was that most of the time, there was a struggle to seize power. Abul Fazl has defined sovereignty as a social contract. According to him, the emperor protects the four elements of his subjects – life, wealth, honour and trust and in return, he demands obedience and a share in resources. Only the just Sovereign can honour this covenant with power and divine guidance.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
There was no law in the Mughal Empire to determine the succession. The result was that most of the time, there was a struggle to seize power. Abul Fazl has defined sovereignty as a social contract. According to him, the emperor protects the four elements of his subjects – life, wealth, honour and trust and in return, he demands obedience and a share in resources. Only the just Sovereign can honour this covenant with power and divine guidance.
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