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- Question
During the mid 19th century Industrial Revolution, the average life span of workers in Manchester was
Options- A. 17 years
- B. 30 years
- C. 55 years
- D. 62 years
- Correct Answer
- 17 years
ExplanationThe Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840. Average life span of worker was 17 years.
- 1. Which of the following statements about the social base of the Arya Samaj in British India is/are correct?1.It was located mainly in Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh.2.It mainly comprised the trading castes.3.It was much more limited than that of the Brahmo Samaj. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 Discuss
- 2. In the elections to the provincial legislatures in 1937 in British India 1.only about 10 to 12 percent of the population had the right to vote 2.the untouchables had no right to vote 3.the Congress won an absolute majority in five out of eleven provinces 4.the Muslim League won more than 80 percent of the seats reserved for Muslims Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1, 3 and 4
- B. 1 and 4 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 2, 3 and 4 Discuss
- 3. Consider the following statements about the Salt March :1.The Salt March was deliberately ignored by the European media.2.The Salt March was widely covered by the American and European press.3.The Salt March was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers.4.The Salt March impressed upon the British the urgent need to devolve more power to Indians.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Options- A. 1, 2 and 4
- B. 2, 3 and 4
- C. 3 and 4 only
- D. 2 and 3 only Discuss
- 4. Which of the following statements about the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) are correct? 1.It began as the political wing of the Singh Sabhas in the late 19th century. 2.It was formed in 1920 as part of the upcoming Akali movement. 3.It was founded to reclaim control of the Sikh shrines from the government manipulated loyalist committees. 4.It formed the Akali Dal to coordinate groups (Jathas) to reclaim control of the shrines. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1, 3 and 4
- B. 2, 3 and 4
- C. 2 and 4 only
- D. 2 and 3 only Discuss
- 5. Lord Cornwallis is known for _____.
Options- A. permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
- B. attacking the caste system
- C. land revenue settlement of United States
- D. ryotwari settlement of Madras Discuss
- 6. In 1236 Sultan Iltutmish?s daughter, __________, became Sultan.
Options- A. Rehana
- B. Rukhsana
- C. Rashida
- D. Raziyya Discuss
- 7. Mahatma Gandhi in 1919 decided to launch a nationwide satyagrah against the proposed ________________.
Options- A. Simon Commission
- B. Rowlatt Act
- C. Salt Act
- D. Pitt's India Act Discuss
- 8. According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ___________ was known as the land gifted to temples?
Options- A. Vellanvagai
- B. Brahmadeya
- C. Shalabhoga
- D. Devadana Discuss
- 9. Prithviraja III (1168-1192) was a best known ___________ ruler.
Options- A. Chahamana
- B. Gahadavala
- C. Chalukya
- D. Brahmana Discuss
- 10. Ajatashatru was the son of
Options- A. Brahmadatta
- B. Bindusara
- C. Bimbisara
- D. Chetaka Discuss
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Correct Answer: 1 only
Explanation:
Arya Samaj was an Indian religious movement based on Vedas and was founded by Dayananda Saraswati on April 7, 1875 and was based in Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh states like, Aligarh, Varanasi, etc. It was against caste system and supported equality of men and women,moreover it mainly comprised the trading castes; while Brahmo Samaj, founded by Raja Rammohan Roy, was limited because it was popular only among elite and educated society.
Correct Answer: 1 and 4 only
Explanation:
Provincial elections in British India (1937) under the Government of India Act 1935 were held in eleven provinces, including Madras, Bihar, Orissa. Indian National Congress won in eight of the provinces except three i.e. Bengal, Punjab, and Sindh and won an absolute majority in five out of eleven provinces. The All-India Muslim League won 106 seats about 80% of total Muslim seats. Untouchables were allowed to vote. Around 30.1 million people, including 4.25 million women, had the right to vote which was 12%of the total population
Correct Answer: 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
In Salt march Peasants, Tribal and women participated in large numbers. A business federation published a pamphlet on the salt issue. The government tried to crush the movement through brutal action against peaceful satyagrahis. Thousands were sent to jail. Salt march was widely covered by American and European media
Correct Answer: 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
All are correct except 1. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee(orSGPC) is an organization in India responsible for the management of gurdwaras, Sikh places of worship in three states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh and union territory of Chandigarh. SGPC also administers Harmandir Sahibin Amritsar. In 1920, Sikhs held their scheduled meeting and elected a bigger committee consisting of 175 members and named it Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
Correct Answer: permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Correct Answer: Raziyya
Correct Answer: Rowlatt Act
Correct Answer: Devadana
Correct Answer: Chahamana
Correct Answer: Bimbisara
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