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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points1. Consider the following statements:
- The wife had the right to divorce her husband in Mauryan Period.
- Arthshastra mentions the ground for divorce.
- Manusmiriti provisioned for divorce in exceptional circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Under Hindu laws in ancient India, marriage has been considered an indissoluble union between a man and women during this life and for all lives to come. Hence, divorce was not permitted.
- But in case of the long absence of the husband, Arth shastra permits divorce. Manusmirti provided for divorce in the case of a male.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Under Hindu laws in ancient India, marriage has been considered an indissoluble union between a man and women during this life and for all lives to come. Hence, divorce was not permitted.
- But in case of the long absence of the husband, Arth shastra permits divorce. Manusmirti provided for divorce in the case of a male.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points2. Consider the following statements about Regulating Act of 1773
- It provided that the court of Directors, who were elected every year, would henceforth be elected for three years.
- It provided that the number of directors to the company was fixed at 24, one forth retiring every year.
- It provided for a judiciary emanating directly from the crown.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation
- The company directors were elected for a period of five years, and one-fourth of them were to retire every year. Also, they could not be re-elected.
- Though this gave the power to the Supreme Court, yet primacy to Adalat by the company created a conflicting position.
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Answer: B
Explanation
- The company directors were elected for a period of five years, and one-fourth of them were to retire every year. Also, they could not be re-elected.
- Though this gave the power to the Supreme Court, yet primacy to Adalat by the company created a conflicting position.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points3. Consider the following statements
- Alwars were people from a higher caste.
- Nayanmars didn’t include women and lower caste.
- Warkari was essentially a reaction to Bhakti Movement
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Among the 12 Alwars, Nammalwar was a shudra, and Tiruppalwar was a bard. The extraordinary poetess/saint Andal was a pathbreaker who cast aside the shackles of patriarchy to embrace her unabashed passion for her divine lover, expressing her desire using poetry at its boldest and brazen. Likewise, the 63 Nayanmars included Vaishyas, a potter, toddy tapper, hunter, washerman, cowherd, weaver, and an oil monger. Women were ably represented by Karaikal Ammaiyer, Mangayarkarasi and Isaignani.
- Poets who contributed to the Warkari effort came from all walks of life and included a potter, gardener, weaver, leatherworker, banker, beggar and Mahar.
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
- Among the 12 Alwars, Nammalwar was a shudra, and Tiruppalwar was a bard. The extraordinary poetess/saint Andal was a pathbreaker who cast aside the shackles of patriarchy to embrace her unabashed passion for her divine lover, expressing her desire using poetry at its boldest and brazen. Likewise, the 63 Nayanmars included Vaishyas, a potter, toddy tapper, hunter, washerman, cowherd, weaver, and an oil monger. Women were ably represented by Karaikal Ammaiyer, Mangayarkarasi and Isaignani.
- Poets who contributed to the Warkari effort came from all walks of life and included a potter, gardener, weaver, leatherworker, banker, beggar and Mahar.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points4. Consider the following statements
- The Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1922, is the country’s oldest central university.
- Visva Bharati was established as a centre for culture with the objective of exploring the arts, language, humanities, music etc.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- It was established in 1921.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- It was established in 1921.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points5. Consider the following statements
- Bombay Province was the 1st to give women the right to vote.
- The Women’s Indian Association made a representation to Simon Commission to suggest the changes in the franchise in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
THE MAKING OF HISTORY
- 1917: The Women’s Indian Association (WIA), with links to the women’s suffrage movement, is formed by Annie Besant, Dorothy Jinrajadasa and Margaret Cousins
- 1918: The Montagu-Chelmsford commission is sent by the British government to suggest changes to the franchise in India where the WIA, led by Sarojini Naidu, petitioned for women’s right to vote.
- 1918: The Southborough Franchise Committee tours India to gather information. After accepting women’s petitions from just two provinces, it decides Indian women do not want the right to vote.
- 1918-21: After dogged lobbying with the Joint Select Committee, the Parliament decides to leave the issue to be settled by elected legislatures.
- 1921: Madras is among the first States to give women the right to vote.
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
THE MAKING OF HISTORY
- 1917: The Women’s Indian Association (WIA), with links to the women’s suffrage movement, is formed by Annie Besant, Dorothy Jinrajadasa and Margaret Cousins
- 1918: The Montagu-Chelmsford commission is sent by the British government to suggest changes to the franchise in India where the WIA, led by Sarojini Naidu, petitioned for women’s right to vote.
- 1918: The Southborough Franchise Committee tours India to gather information. After accepting women’s petitions from just two provinces, it decides Indian women do not want the right to vote.
- 1918-21: After dogged lobbying with the Joint Select Committee, the Parliament decides to leave the issue to be settled by elected legislatures.
- 1921: Madras is among the first States to give women the right to vote.
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