9 June Question (History)

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3. 1. Question

   Consider the following statements about Indian Home Rule Movement.

   1. The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War.
   2. Anglo-Indians and most of the Muslims supported Home Rule.
   3. Russian Revolution of 1917 had an impact on the Home Rule Movement.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 1 only
   •  c) 1, 3
   •  d) 2, 3

4. 2. Question

   The Karachi session, 1931, of the Congress was important because

   1. The Delhi Pact was endorsed.
   2. The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated.
   3. The resolutions on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Programme were adopted.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 2, 3
   •  c) 1, 3
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

5. 3. Question

   The decision to launch the Quit India movement

   •  a) Was taken by Gandhiji alone
   •  b) Wasn’t taken officially as the movement was spontaneous and sporadic in nature
   •  c) Was ratified by the Indian National Congress (INC)
   •  d) Was taken by the Forward Bloc

6. 4. Question

   After consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. In this context, iqta lands were assigned to

   •  a) Officials for their services
   •  b) Religious leaders or religious institutions
   •  c) Courtyards for mosques
   •  d) Expand the market in the hinterland of the empire

7. 5. Question

   Consider the following statements

   1. He began his career and spent most of his adult life in the court and patronage of the Hindu king of Rewa, Raja Ramchandra Singh
   2. Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian
   3. He is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas

   The above statements refer to:

   •  a) Swami Haridas
   •  b) Ali Khan Karori
   •  c) Ramdas
   •  d) Tansen

8. 1. 6. Question

      Consider the following statements about Non-cooperation movement.

      1. At the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress, the programme of non-cooperation was endorsed.
      2. The movement urged the use of khadi and Indian material as alternatives to those shipped from Britain.
      3. Mahatma Gandhi called a halt to the Non-Cooperation Movement due to Chauri Chaura incident.

      Which of the above statements is/are correct?

      •  a) 1, 2
      •  b) 2, 3
      •  c) 1, 3
      •  d) 1, 2, 3

   2. 7. Question

      Consider the following statements about the sessions of Indian National Congress.

      1. The word ‘Swaraj’ was mentioned for the first time in Calcutta session of 1906.
      2. ‘Purna Swaraj’ resolution was passed at the Lahore session of 1929.
      3. National Planning Committee was setup in the Haripura session under the chairmanship of Subhash Chandra Bose.

      Which of the above statements is/are correct?

      •  a) 1, 2
      •  b) 2, 3
      •  c) 1, 3
      •  d) 1, 2, 3

   3. 8. Question

      Consider the following statements about the 1857 revolt.

      1. The eastern, southern and western parts of Indian remained more or less unaffected.
      2. The revolt did not receive any royal patronage.
      3. British government passed the Government of India Act 1858, as a reaction to the revolt.

      Which of the above statements is/are correct?

      •  a) 1, 2
      •  b) 1, 3
      •  c) 2, 3
      •  d) 1, 2, 3

   4. 9. Question

      Consider the following statements about the proposals of the Cripps Mission.

      1. An Indian Union with a dominion status would be set up.
      2. After the end of the war, a constituent assembly would be convened with all the members elected by the provincial assemblies.
      3. Defence of India would remain in British hands.

      Which of the above statements is/are correct?

      •  a) 1, 2
      •  b) 2, 3
      •  c) 1, 3
      •  d) 1, 2, 3

   5. 10. Question

      Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Wood’s Despatch?

      1. It emphasized on the European learning.
      2. It argued that literature of the East was full of grave errors.

      Select the correct answer using the codes below.

      •  a) 1 only
      •  b) 2 only
      •  c) Both
      •  d) None