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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
1. Which of the following areas was called the ‘Nursery of Bengal Army’?
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Awadh was called the ‘Nursery of Bengal Army’.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Awadh was called the ‘Nursery of Bengal Army’.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
2. With reference to the Great Revolt of 1857, consider the following statements:
The disparity in pay and facilities was responsible for the participation of soldiers in this rebellion compared to British soldiers.
The deteriorating economic condition of the peasants was also a major cause of the military rebellion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
Apart from this, he used to come from an agricultural background. That is, it was the same farmers in the form of soldiers who were the victims of the arbitrary policies of British land revenue. The Indian soldiers of the British army were dissatisfied with low pay and the non-availability of leave. Apart from this, there was also the anger of the British taking away the taluk of their talukdars (who may have been another exploiter of them, but who had social recognition).
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Apart from this, he used to come from an agricultural background. That is, it was the same farmers in the form of soldiers who were the victims of the arbitrary policies of British land revenue. The Indian soldiers of the British army were dissatisfied with low pay and the non-availability of leave. Apart from this, there was also the anger of the British taking away the taluk of their talukdars (who may have been another exploiter of them, but who had social recognition).
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
3. With reference to the Non-Cooperation Movement, consider the following statements:
Large scale farmers of Awadh and Vidarbha refused to pay taxes.
The hill tribes of northern Andhra opposed the forest laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
The non-cooperation movement proposed by Gandhiji had a large impact. Workers, farmers and students participated in large numbers in this. The peasants of Awadh refused to pay the tax, although this did not affect the region of Vidarbha. Apart from this, the local people assessed Gandhiji’s call in the interior according to their mind. For example, the hill tribes of northern Andhra opposed the forest laws.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
The non-cooperation movement proposed by Gandhiji had a large impact. Workers, farmers and students participated in large numbers in this. The peasants of Awadh refused to pay the tax, although this did not affect the region of Vidarbha. Apart from this, the local people assessed Gandhiji’s call in the interior according to their mind. For example, the hill tribes of northern Andhra opposed the forest laws.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
4. With reference to the importance of the Charkha to Mahatma Gandhi, consider the following statements?
He wanted to save both labour and time by this.
By the Charkha, his main aim was to centralise capital among the poor.
He was in favour of regular and controlled use of machines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
According to Mahatma Gandhi, my objection to the machine lies in the craze that it saves labour. In this way, she forces people to starve. I want to save time and work for all, not just one part of the human community. I want to centralise wealth not in the hands of a few but in the hands of all. I do not want to destroy the machines but to regulate their use and control its development. – Young India
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Answer: A
Explanation:
According to Mahatma Gandhi, my objection to the machine lies in the craze that it saves labour. In this way, she forces people to starve. I want to save time and work for all, not just one part of the human community. I want to centralise wealth not in the hands of a few but in the hands of all. I do not want to destroy the machines but to regulate their use and control its development. – Young India
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
5. Consider the following statements:
The Treaty of Sugauli was signed between the British India government and the Kingdom of Nepal.
According to the Treaty of Sugauli, the area west of the Kali river belongs to Nepal.
The treaty mentions the sources of the Kali river at Kalapani.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The treaty of Sugauli was signed in 1816 between East India Company and the Kingdom of Nepal.
Statement 2 is incorrect: According to the Treaty of Sugauli, the area east of the Kali river belongs to Nepal.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The treaty fails to mention the source of the Kali (Sharda/Mahakali) river, which has become the bone of contention between the two countries. It has led to competing claims over Kalapani territory between India and Nepal.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The treaty of Sugauli was signed in 1816 between East India Company and the Kingdom of Nepal.
Statement 2 is incorrect: According to the Treaty of Sugauli, the area east of the Kali river belongs to Nepal.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The treaty fails to mention the source of the Kali (Sharda/Mahakali) river, which has become the bone of contention between the two countries. It has led to competing claims over Kalapani territory between India and Nepal.
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