Insights Static Quiz -281, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Indian Home Rule Movement.
- The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War.
- Anglo-Indians and most of the Muslims supported Home Rule.
- Russian Revolution of 1917 had an impact on the Home Rule Movement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War.
Anglo-Indians, most of the Muslims and non-brahmins from the South did not join as they felt Home Rule would mean rule of the Hindu majority, and that too mainly by the high caste.
The Russian Revolution of 1917 proved to be an added advantage for the Home Rule campaign.
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Solution: c)
The Home Rule Movement was the Indian response to the First World War.
Anglo-Indians, most of the Muslims and non-brahmins from the South did not join as they felt Home Rule would mean rule of the Hindu majority, and that too mainly by the high caste.
The Russian Revolution of 1917 proved to be an added advantage for the Home Rule campaign.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The Karachi session, 1931, of the Congress was important because
- The Delhi Pact was endorsed.
- The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated.
- The resolutions on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Programme were adopted.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Congress Resolutions at Karachi
- The Delhi Pact or Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed.
- The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated.
- Two resolutions were adopted—one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme.
The Resolution on Fundamental Rights guaranteed—
* free speech and free press
* right to form associations
* right to assemble
* universal adult franchise
* equal legal rights irrespective of caste, creed and sex
* neutrality of state in religious matters
* free and compulsory primary education
* protection to culture, language, script of minorities and linguistic groups
The Resolution on National Economic Programme included—
* substantial reduction in rent and revenue in the case of landholders and peasants
* exemption from rent for uneconomic holdings
* relief from agricultural indebtedness control of usury
* better conditions of work including a living wage, limited hours of work and protection of women workers in the industrial sector
* right to workers and peasants to form unions
* state ownership and control of key industries, mines and means of transport
This was the first time the Congress spelt out what swaraj would mean for the masses—”in order to end exploitation of masses, political freedom must include economic freedom of starving millions.”
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Solution: d)
Congress Resolutions at Karachi
- The Delhi Pact or Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed.
- The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated.
- Two resolutions were adopted—one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme.
The Resolution on Fundamental Rights guaranteed—
* free speech and free press
* right to form associations
* right to assemble
* universal adult franchise
* equal legal rights irrespective of caste, creed and sex
* neutrality of state in religious matters
* free and compulsory primary education
* protection to culture, language, script of minorities and linguistic groups
The Resolution on National Economic Programme included—
* substantial reduction in rent and revenue in the case of landholders and peasants
* exemption from rent for uneconomic holdings
* relief from agricultural indebtedness control of usury
* better conditions of work including a living wage, limited hours of work and protection of women workers in the industrial sector
* right to workers and peasants to form unions
* state ownership and control of key industries, mines and means of transport
This was the first time the Congress spelt out what swaraj would mean for the masses—”in order to end exploitation of masses, political freedom must include economic freedom of starving millions.”
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The decision to launch the Quit India movement
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Solution: c)
After Cripps’ departure, Gandhi framed a resolution calling for British withdrawal and a non-violent non-cooperation movement against any Japanese invasion.
In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. The resolution generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution.
The Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942.
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Solution: c)
After Cripps’ departure, Gandhi framed a resolution calling for British withdrawal and a non-violent non-cooperation movement against any Japanese invasion.
In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. The resolution generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution.
The Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942.
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Question 4 of 5
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
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Solution: a)
The lands were classified into three categories:
- iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
- khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
- inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
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Solution: a)
The lands were classified into three categories:
- iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
- khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
- inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- 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
- Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian
- He is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas
The above statements refer to:
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Solution: d)
Tansen:
He was a prominent figure of Hindustani classical music.
- 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(1555–1592), where Tansen’s musical abilities and studies gained widespread fame.
- This reputation brought him to the attention of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who sent messengers to Raja Ramchandra Singh, requesting Tansen to join the musicians at the Mughal court.
- Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, meaning learned man.
- Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Tansen:
He was a prominent figure of Hindustani classical music.
- 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(1555–1592), where Tansen’s musical abilities and studies gained widespread fame.
- This reputation brought him to the attention of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who sent messengers to Raja Ramchandra Singh, requesting Tansen to join the musicians at the Mughal court.
- Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, meaning learned man.
- Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara.