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Indian History Quiz - Question & Answers Set - 5

Question 1 :
"Bhruhaspathi" is related with
AArya Samajam
BMedicine
CIndus civilization
DCharvakamatham

Question 2 :
Who was the first speaker of loksabha?
ASivaraj Patel
BJagjeevan Ram
CLal Bahdur Shasthri
DG.V Mavlankar

Question 3 :
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both

Buddhism and Jainism?
- 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
- 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
- 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A1 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Question 4 :
The congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because
Athe Congress could not from ministries in the other four provinces
Bemergence of a ├óÔé¼╦£left wing├óÔé¼Ôäó in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible
C there were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces
DNone of the statements given above is correct

Question 5 :
Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
- 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces
- 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims
- 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question 6 :
During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for

its formation?
ADifferent social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government
BIndian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose
CBehramji Malabari and M.G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization

DNone of the statements given above is correct in this context

Question 7 :
Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R Ambedkar?
- 1. The peasants and Workers Party of India
- 2. All India scheduled Castes Federation
- 3. The independent Labour Party
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Question 8 :
Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because
A Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations
BCongress and Muslim League had differences of opinion
CRamsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award

DNone of the statement given above is correct in this context

Question 9 :
With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements:
- 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government.
- 2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
- 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C1, 2 and 3

DNone

Question 11 :
With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries,

which of the following statements are correct?
- 1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
- 2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
- 3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only

C 1, 2 and 3
DNone of the above is correct

Question 12 :
With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue

which of the following practices?
- 1. Meditation and control of breath
- 2. Severe ascetic excercises in a lonely place
- 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C3 only
D1, 2 and 3

Question 13 :
The Rowlatt Act aimed at
Acompulsory economic support to war efforts
Bimprisonment without trial and summary procedure for trail

Csupperssion of the Khilafat Movement
Dimposition of restrictions on freedom of the press

Question 15 :
Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called' Bhumisparsha Mudra'. It

symbolizes
A(a) Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
B(b) Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
C(c) Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the earth and family dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory
D(d) Both the statement (a) and (b) are correct in this context

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