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Consider the following statements:
1. The economic nationalism demolished the myth that the British colonial rule was working in the interests of the Indian people.
2. The economic nationalism laid the foundation for a powerful nationalist agitation against the British colonial rule which started in the 20th century.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
Ans) C
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. The economic nationalism demolished the notion, generally held by the educated people in the first half of the 19th century, that the British colonial government was a benevolent government and would ultimately lead to India’s economic development. Many people had believed that, if the colonial rule would continue for a long time, India would, in the end, become prosperous like Great Britain. The Indian nationalist leaders were able to demonstrate that this was wrong thinking and that the British colonial rule was actually harmful to the interests of the Indian people
• Statement 2 is correct. The economic nationalism laid the foundation for a powerful nationalist agitation against the British colonial rule which started in the 20th century under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders. These leaders took the ideas of the ‘economic nationalism’ to the Indian people and thus mobilized them into the national movement. Once the masses of Indian people joined the national movement, it became impossible for the British colonial rule to remain in India.
Ans) C
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. The economic nationalism demolished the notion, generally held by the educated people in the first half of the 19th century, that the British colonial government was a benevolent government and would ultimately lead to India’s economic development. Many people had believed that, if the colonial rule would continue for a long time, India would, in the end, become prosperous like Great Britain. The Indian nationalist leaders were able to demonstrate that this was wrong thinking and that the British colonial rule was actually harmful to the interests of the Indian people
• Statement 2 is correct. The economic nationalism laid the foundation for a powerful nationalist agitation against the British colonial rule which started in the 20th century under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders. These leaders took the ideas of the ‘economic nationalism’ to the Indian people and thus mobilized them into the national movement. Once the masses of Indian people joined the national movement, it became impossible for the British colonial rule to remain in India.
The two popular bodies called the ‘Sabha’ and ‘Samiti’ were one of the prominent features of the later Vedic society. In this regard, consider the following statements:
1. The main function of Sabha was to redress public business through debate and discussion.
2. The Samiti was a smaller body and functioned as the lower court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ans) A
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. The sabha functioned as a parliament for disposal of public business by debate and discussion. The Chief of the sabha was called sabhapati, the keepers as sabhapala and the members as sabheya, sabhasad or sabhasina.
• There were rules which governed the debate in sabha and Vajsaneyi Samhita mentions that erring members were ‘rebuked’. Sabha also seems to have functioned as a court of justice. It is said that “one who attends the sabha sits as a law court to dispense dharma (justice). “
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Samiti was the larger General Assembly of the people. Accordingly, samiti is referred to as expressing the voice of via (people), which explained by the fact that in one instance it is the samiti which chooses the king and in another it withdraws that choice for the king’s misdeeds and tyranny.
Ans) A
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. The sabha functioned as a parliament for disposal of public business by debate and discussion. The Chief of the sabha was called sabhapati, the keepers as sabhapala and the members as sabheya, sabhasad or sabhasina.
• There were rules which governed the debate in sabha and Vajsaneyi Samhita mentions that erring members were ‘rebuked’. Sabha also seems to have functioned as a court of justice. It is said that “one who attends the sabha sits as a law court to dispense dharma (justice). “
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Samiti was the larger General Assembly of the people. Accordingly, samiti is referred to as expressing the voice of via (people), which explained by the fact that in one instance it is the samiti which chooses the king and in another it withdraws that choice for the king’s misdeeds and tyranny.
Regarding the administrative system of the Vijayanagar empire, consider the following statements:
1. Every village administration was conducted by Ayagars.
2. Soldiers were assigned pieces of land called Amaram.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ans) A
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. The village was the lowest unit of administration in the Vijaynagar Empire. Each village had an Assembly consisting the hereditary officers known as Ayagars. The chief function of the Assembly was to decide the disputes amongst the villagers, maintain law and order and collect revenue within its jurisdiction.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Nayakar system of the Vijaynagar Empire, military chiefs were assigned certain pieces of land called Amaram. These chiefs, known as Nayaks, had revenue and administrative rights on their lands. They were required to maintain elephants, horses and soldiers in certain numbers which were included in the royal army during wars.
Ans) A
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. The village was the lowest unit of administration in the Vijaynagar Empire. Each village had an Assembly consisting the hereditary officers known as Ayagars. The chief function of the Assembly was to decide the disputes amongst the villagers, maintain law and order and collect revenue within its jurisdiction.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Under the Nayakar system of the Vijaynagar Empire, military chiefs were assigned certain pieces of land called Amaram. These chiefs, known as Nayaks, had revenue and administrative rights on their lands. They were required to maintain elephants, horses and soldiers in certain numbers which were included in the royal army during wars.
With reference to the history of medieval India, the term 'Zimmis' refers to
Ans) A
Exp)
• Zimmis are generally called protected peoples of a Muslim kingdom. The term referring to non-Muslim citizens of an Islamic state.
• Revenue officers in medieval times are called different names. For example, during the Mughal period, they are called Amil.
• In the 10th Century, A new form of interest levied against Bonded labor is called “Kayika”.
Ans) A
Exp)
• Zimmis are generally called protected peoples of a Muslim kingdom. The term referring to non-Muslim citizens of an Islamic state.
• Revenue officers in medieval times are called different names. For example, during the Mughal period, they are called Amil.
• In the 10th Century, A new form of interest levied against Bonded labor is called “Kayika”.
At which of the following monuments/locations, examples of the Gupta art can be seen?
1. Cave temples in Udaigirihillss
2. Dashavatara temple at Deogarh
3. Sarnath
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Ans) D
Exp)
• Examples of the Gupta art can be seen at the Dashavatara temple at Deogarh and the cave temples in Udaigiri hills.
• The most famous examples of Gupta art that still remain are the numerous seated and standing images of Buddha from Sarnath.
Ans) D
Exp)
• Examples of the Gupta art can be seen at the Dashavatara temple at Deogarh and the cave temples in Udaigiri hills.
• The most famous examples of Gupta art that still remain are the numerous seated and standing images of Buddha from Sarnath.