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What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
Attempt & see explanationWith reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
Attempt & see explanationWith reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to
Attempt & see explanationIn the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs (Term — Description): 1. Eripatti — Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs — Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas — Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following: 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform Association Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
Attempt & see explanationWhat is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Attempt & see explanationThe Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
Attempt & see explanationSatya Shodhak Samaj organized
Attempt & see explanationWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Attempt & see explanationThe 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
Attempt & see explanationWho of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
Attempt & see explanationBanjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
Attempt & see explanationWith reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Attempt & see explanationWhich one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Attempt & see explanationRegarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Attempt & see explanationWhich one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct? 1. They acted as army fortresses. 2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles. 3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles. 4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles. Select the answer using the code given below:
Attempt & see explanationIn which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni ('mistress of the field') originate?
Attempt & see explanationPandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following assertion: The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919. Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion? 1. Reforms retained and extended the principle of separate electorates. 2. Separate electorates were supposed to counter Indian nationalism, which was growing stronger. 3. Deprived classes rallied around the favours inherent in separate electorates. Select the answer using the code given below:
Attempt & see explanationConsider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856: 1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts. 2. A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 assuming that the taluqdars were outsiders. 3. The British believed in taking revenue directly from the peasants by removing the taluqdars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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