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Which of the following developments led to the formation of the Indian National Congress?
1. Introduction of a uniform system of law and government
2. Reactionary policies of viceroy Dufferin
3. Emergence of an educated class
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Ans) B
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. Under the British, for the first time, most of the regions in India were united politically and administratively under a single power (British rule). It introduced a uniform system of law and government. This evoked a strong sense of nationalism and the eminent persons from all parts of the country, under the guidance of A.O Hume, could come together to shape Indian National Congress.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. A.O. Hume harnessed the support of Lord Dufferin on the creation of Congress. Dufferin joined in only 1884, hardly a year before the birth of the Indian National Congress.
• Statement 3 is correct. A.O. Hume was on very good terms with Lord Ripon and shared his view that the emergence of the educated class should be accepted as a political reality and that timely steps should be taken to provide legitimate outlets to the grievances of this class and efforts be made to satisfy its ambitions.
Ans) B
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. Under the British, for the first time, most of the regions in India were united politically and administratively under a single power (British rule). It introduced a uniform system of law and government. This evoked a strong sense of nationalism and the eminent persons from all parts of the country, under the guidance of A.O Hume, could come together to shape Indian National Congress.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. A.O. Hume harnessed the support of Lord Dufferin on the creation of Congress. Dufferin joined in only 1884, hardly a year before the birth of the Indian National Congress.
• Statement 3 is correct. A.O. Hume was on very good terms with Lord Ripon and shared his view that the emergence of the educated class should be accepted as a political reality and that timely steps should be taken to provide legitimate outlets to the grievances of this class and efforts be made to satisfy its ambitions.
"As the unrest continued unabatedly, the Madras government appointed him as the collector of Malabar as a special commissioner to enquire into the causes of the uprisings and recommend remedial measures. He was conversant in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.He wrote a guide to the Malabar District which was popularly known as the Malabar Manual."
Which one of the following personalities has been described in the above passage?
Ans) D
Exp)
• William Logan (1841–1914) was a Scottish officer of the Madras Civil Service under the British Government. Before he was appointed Collector of Malabar, he had served in the area for about twenty years in the capacity of Magistrate and Judge.
• William Logan was conversant in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. He is remembered for his 1887 guide to the Malabar District, popularly known as the Malabar Manual.
Ans) D
Exp)
• William Logan (1841–1914) was a Scottish officer of the Madras Civil Service under the British Government. Before he was appointed Collector of Malabar, he had served in the area for about twenty years in the capacity of Magistrate and Judge.
• William Logan was conversant in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. He is remembered for his 1887 guide to the Malabar District, popularly known as the Malabar Manual.
"We both feed upon the products of the Indian soil… we are a nation and the progress and welfare of the country, and both of us, depend on our unity, mutual sympathy, and love, while our mutual disagreement, obstinacy and opposition and ill-feeling are sure to destroy us”."
Who among the following said the above statements?
Ans) A
Exp)
• The most notable of the Muslim reformers was Sayyid Ahmed of Rai Bareilly, in Uttar
• Pradesh. He attracted the Muslim artisans of the declining weaving towns of Allahabad and Patna finding a ready audience and giving the common people dignity and an identity through a common faith at a time of social dislocation. He realised that unless the Muslims adapted themselves to the changed circumstances of British rule, they would be deprived of all new opportunities for status and prosperity. He was highly impressed by modern scientific thought and worked all his life to reconcile it with Islam.
• He interpreted the Quran in the light of rationalism and science. He urged the people to develop a critical approach and freedom of thought.
• He also warned against fanaticism, narrow-mindedness and exclusiveness.
• In 1883 he said: “Now both of us (Hindus and Muslims) live on the air of India, drink the holy waters of the Ganga and Jamuna. We both feed upon the products of the Indian soil… we are a nation and the progress and welfare of the country, and both of us, depend on our unity, mutual sympathy, and love, while our mutua disagreement, obstinacy and opposition and illfeeling are sure to destroy us”.
Ans) A
Exp)
• The most notable of the Muslim reformers was Sayyid Ahmed of Rai Bareilly, in Uttar
• Pradesh. He attracted the Muslim artisans of the declining weaving towns of Allahabad and Patna finding a ready audience and giving the common people dignity and an identity through a common faith at a time of social dislocation. He realised that unless the Muslims adapted themselves to the changed circumstances of British rule, they would be deprived of all new opportunities for status and prosperity. He was highly impressed by modern scientific thought and worked all his life to reconcile it with Islam.
• He interpreted the Quran in the light of rationalism and science. He urged the people to develop a critical approach and freedom of thought.
• He also warned against fanaticism, narrow-mindedness and exclusiveness.
• In 1883 he said: “Now both of us (Hindus and Muslims) live on the air of India, drink the holy waters of the Ganga and Jamuna. We both feed upon the products of the Indian soil… we are a nation and the progress and welfare of the country, and both of us, depend on our unity, mutual sympathy, and love, while our mutua disagreement, obstinacy and opposition and illfeeling are sure to destroy us”.
What were the reasons for the expansion of trade and commerce in the 17th century?
1. Uniform taxation on goods
2. Minting of silver coins
3. Imposition of road cess
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Ans) B
Exp) Trade and commerce expanded in India during the 17th century due to several factors:
1. Political integration.
2. Construction of roads and Sarais were paid regular attention which made communication easier.
3. A uniform tax
4. Road cess was declared illegal.
5. Minting of silver coins.
6. Commercialization of the economy or growth of the money economy.
Ans) B
Exp) Trade and commerce expanded in India during the 17th century due to several factors:
1. Political integration.
2. Construction of roads and Sarais were paid regular attention which made communication easier.
3. A uniform tax
4. Road cess was declared illegal.
5. Minting of silver coins.
6. Commercialization of the economy or growth of the money economy.
With reference to the National Film Development Corporation Ltd (NFDC), consider the following statements:
1. It is a government-owned Central Public Sector Undertaking.
2. It promotes and finances films made in regional languages only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ans) A
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC), incorporated in the year 1975, (100% owned Central Public Sector Undertaking) was formed by the Government of India with the primary objective of planning and promoting an organized, efficient, and integrated development of the Indian film industry.
• Statement 2 incorrect. NFDC aims at fostering excellence in cinema and promoting the diversity of its culture by supporting and encouraging films made in various Indian languages. NFDC has so far funded/produced over 300 films. These films, in various Indian languages, have been widely acclaimed and have won many national and international awards.
The primary activities of NFDC are Film Production – 100% finance for debutant directors & Co-Production with Foreign & Indian Film Makers. Other objectives are:
• To develop talent and to facilitate the growth of Indian cinema in all languages through productions and co-productions, script development and need-based workshops.
• To promote Indian culture through cinema in India and overseas.
• To build a lean and flexible organization responsive to the needs of the Indian film industry.
Ans) A
Exp)
• Statement 1 is correct. National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC), incorporated in the year 1975, (100% owned Central Public Sector Undertaking) was formed by the Government of India with the primary objective of planning and promoting an organized, efficient, and integrated development of the Indian film industry.
• Statement 2 incorrect. NFDC aims at fostering excellence in cinema and promoting the diversity of its culture by supporting and encouraging films made in various Indian languages. NFDC has so far funded/produced over 300 films. These films, in various Indian languages, have been widely acclaimed and have won many national and international awards.
The primary activities of NFDC are Film Production – 100% finance for debutant directors & Co-Production with Foreign & Indian Film Makers. Other objectives are:
• To develop talent and to facilitate the growth of Indian cinema in all languages through productions and co-productions, script development and need-based workshops.
• To promote Indian culture through cinema in India and overseas.
• To build a lean and flexible organization responsive to the needs of the Indian film industry.