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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Paika Rebellion.
It was an armed rebellion against the British East India Company’s rule in Gujarat.
Rise in prices of salt due to taxes imposed on it was one of the causes of the rebellion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Paika Rebellion, also called the Paika Bidroha, was an armed rebellion against the British East India Company’s rule in Odisha in 1817.
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The Paika Rebellion, also called the Paika Bidroha, was an armed rebellion against the British East India Company’s rule in Odisha in 1817.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following was the reaction of the educated middle class in the revolt of 1857?
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The revolt of 1857 did not spread to all parts of the country. Nor was it supported by all groups and sections of the Indian society. South and West India remained largely outside the fold of the revolt.
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The revolt of 1857 did not spread to all parts of the country. Nor was it supported by all groups and sections of the Indian society. South and West India remained largely outside the fold of the revolt.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Governor-General who followed a spirited “Forward” policy towards Afghanistan was
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Lytton was viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880. During this time he worked to improve the Indian administration and supervised his government’s much-criticized response to the Great Famine of 1876–78. Lytton was also widely criticized for his assertive, “forward” policy toward Afghanistan, which in the view of his detractors was responsible for provoking the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80).
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Lytton was viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880. During this time he worked to improve the Indian administration and supervised his government’s much-criticized response to the Great Famine of 1876–78. Lytton was also widely criticized for his assertive, “forward” policy toward Afghanistan, which in the view of his detractors was responsible for provoking the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80).
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following organisations submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?
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Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established by MG Ranade in 1870 along with Ganesh Vasudeo and others.
In 1875 the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha submitted a petition to the House of Commons demanding direct representation of India in Parliament.
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Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established by MG Ranade in 1870 along with Ganesh Vasudeo and others.
In 1875 the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha submitted a petition to the House of Commons demanding direct representation of India in Parliament.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Moderates.
Moderates believed in confrontation rather than persuasion.
They popularized the ideas of democracy, civil liberties and representative institutions.
They succeeded in getting the expansion of the legislative councils by the Indian Councils Act of 1892.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Moderates were called so because they adopted peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their demands. Extremists believed in confrontation rather than persuasion.
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Moderates were called so because they adopted peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their demands. Extremists believed in confrontation rather than persuasion.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
In the context of Indian freedom struggle, 16th October 1905 is known for?
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The partition of Bengal announced on 07 July 1905 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India, and implemented on 16 October 1905.
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The partition of Bengal announced on 07 July 1905 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India, and implemented on 16 October 1905.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The Lahore Session of Indian National Congress was very important during the freedom movement because
The rift between extremists and moderates were resolved.
The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
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Solution: b)
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
During the Swadeshi Movement, which of the following leader declared that “Political Freedom is the life breath of a nation”?
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The militant nationalists tried to transform the anti-partition and Swadeshi Movement into a mass struggle and gave the slogan of India’s independence from foreign rule. “Political freedom is the life breath of a nation,” declared Aurobindo. Thus, the Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice.
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The militant nationalists tried to transform the anti-partition and Swadeshi Movement into a mass struggle and gave the slogan of India’s independence from foreign rule. “Political freedom is the life breath of a nation,” declared Aurobindo. Thus, the Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Extremist Ideology.
They believed that the British Crown was unworthy of claiming Indian loyalty.
They believed in England’s providential mission in India.
They demanded swaraj as the panacea for Indian ills.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
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Solution: b)
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Administrative measures adopted by Curzon.
Number of Indian members in Calcutta Corporation were reduced.
Official Secrets Act curbed freedom of press.
Indian Universities Act ensured greater government control over universities.
Select the correct answer code:
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A sharp reaction was created in the Indian mind by Curzon’s seven-year rule in India which was full of missions, commissions and omissions. He refused to recognise India as a nation, and insulted Indian nationalists and the intelligentsia by describing their activities as “letting off of gas”. He spoke derogatorily of Indian character in general. Administrative measures adopted during his rule—the Official Secrets Act, the Indian Universities Act, the Calcutta Corporation Act.
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A sharp reaction was created in the Indian mind by Curzon’s seven-year rule in India which was full of missions, commissions and omissions. He refused to recognise India as a nation, and insulted Indian nationalists and the intelligentsia by describing their activities as “letting off of gas”. He spoke derogatorily of Indian character in general. Administrative measures adopted during his rule—the Official Secrets Act, the Indian Universities Act, the Calcutta Corporation Act.
