Exercise : History - General Questions
✔ History -
General Questions
81.
The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was first published in which work?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji propounded the 'Drain of Wealth' theory in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.
He argued that Britain was systematically extracting India's resources and wealth to England without any equivalent return.
This economic critique became a fundamental pillar of the Indian nationalist movement.
He argued that Britain was systematically extracting India's resources and wealth to England without any equivalent return.
This economic critique became a fundamental pillar of the Indian nationalist movement.
82.
Who was the first Indian to pass the ICS (Indian Civil Service) exam?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Satyendranath Tagore, the elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, was the first Indian to pass the Indian Civil Service exam.
He passed the exam in London in 1863.
At that time, the exam was extremely difficult for Indians due to the age limit and the requirement to travel to England.
He passed the exam in London in 1863.
At that time, the exam was extremely difficult for Indians due to the age limit and the requirement to travel to England.
83.
The 'Akaal Takht' was built by which Sikh Guru?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Akaal Takht (Throne of the Timeless One) is located in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar.
It was built by Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, in 1606.
It symbolizes the political and temporal authority of the Sikh community, while the Golden Temple represents spiritual authority.
It was built by Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, in 1606.
It symbolizes the political and temporal authority of the Sikh community, while the Golden Temple represents spiritual authority.
84.
'Mahalwari System' of land revenue was associated with:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Mahalwari system was introduced by Holt Mackenzie in 1822.
It was implemented in North-Western India, parts of Central India, and Punjab.
Under this system, the land revenue was settled with the entire village community (the 'Mahal') rather than with individual peasants or Zamindars.
It was implemented in North-Western India, parts of Central India, and Punjab.
Under this system, the land revenue was settled with the entire village community (the 'Mahal') rather than with individual peasants or Zamindars.
85.
The 'Woods Despatch' of 1854 is known as the:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Sir Charles Wood sent a dispatch to the Governor-General, Lord Dalhousie, in 1854 regarding education policy in India.
It is called the 'Magna Carta of Indian Education' because it laid the foundation for the modern education system.
It recommended the creation of education departments in provinces and the establishment of universities in Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta.
It is called the 'Magna Carta of Indian Education' because it laid the foundation for the modern education system.
It recommended the creation of education departments in provinces and the establishment of universities in Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta.
86.
Who was the editor of the newspaper 'Young India'?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi was the editor of 'Young India', a weekly journal published in English from 1919 to 1931.
He used the journal to spread his ideas on non-violence (Ahimsa), truth (Satyagraha), and social reforms.
He also edited other publications like 'Navajivan' and 'Harijan'.
He used the journal to spread his ideas on non-violence (Ahimsa), truth (Satyagraha), and social reforms.
He also edited other publications like 'Navajivan' and 'Harijan'.
87.
The 'Poona Pact' (1932) was signed between Gandhi and:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Poona Pact was an agreement signed in September 1932 between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
It was a response to the British 'Communal Award', which proposed separate electorates for the depressed classes.
Under the pact, the demand for separate electorates was dropped in exchange for more reserved seats for the depressed classes in provincial legislatures.
It was a response to the British 'Communal Award', which proposed separate electorates for the depressed classes.
Under the pact, the demand for separate electorates was dropped in exchange for more reserved seats for the depressed classes in provincial legislatures.
88.
Who is the author of 'Nil Darpan'?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
'Nil Darpan' (The Indigo Mirror) was a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858–1859.
It vividly depicted the brutal exploitation and atrocities committed by European indigo planters against Bengali peasants.
The play played a major role in mobilizing public opinion during the Indigo Revolt.
It vividly depicted the brutal exploitation and atrocities committed by European indigo planters against Bengali peasants.
The play played a major role in mobilizing public opinion during the Indigo Revolt.
89.
The 'Shimla Conference' (1945) was convened by:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Shimla Conference was convened by the Viceroy, Lord Wavell, in June 1945.
It was held to discuss the 'Wavell Plan', which proposed the formation of a new Executive Council with representation from major political parties.
The conference failed due to disagreements between the Congress and the Muslim League over the selection of Muslim members.
It was held to discuss the 'Wavell Plan', which proposed the formation of a new Executive Council with representation from major political parties.
The conference failed due to disagreements between the Congress and the Muslim League over the selection of Muslim members.
90.
'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' commemorates the return of Gandhi to India from:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915.
He had spent over 20 years in South Africa leading the struggle against racial discrimination.
To commemorate his return and recognize the contribution of the Indian diaspora, January 9 is celebrated as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
He had spent over 20 years in South Africa leading the struggle against racial discrimination.
To commemorate his return and recognize the contribution of the Indian diaspora, January 9 is celebrated as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.