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Insights Static Quiz -353, 2019–History
- July 29, 2019
- Posted by: InsightsIAS
- Category: DAILY STATIC QUIZ
Insights Static Quiz -353, 2019
History
INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Paleolithic sites.
- These sites were generally located near water sources.
- Some of the famous sites of Paleolithic age are Soan valley and Potwar Plateau on the northwest India.
- Horticulture was started during this period.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Paleolithic or Old Stone Age sites are generally located near water sources.
Some of the famous sites of Old Stone Age in India are:
- The Soan valley and Potwar Plateau on the northwest India.
- The Siwalik hills on the north India.
- Bhimpetka in Madhya Pradesh.
- Adamgarh hill in Narmada valley.
- Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh and
- Attirampakkam near Chennai.
Domestication of animals, horticulture and primitive cultivation started during Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age.
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Solution: c)
Paleolithic or Old Stone Age sites are generally located near water sources.
Some of the famous sites of Old Stone Age in India are:
- The Soan valley and Potwar Plateau on the northwest India.
- The Siwalik hills on the north India.
- Bhimpetka in Madhya Pradesh.
- Adamgarh hill in Narmada valley.
- Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh and
- Attirampakkam near Chennai.
Domestication of animals, horticulture and primitive cultivation started during Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Solution: a)
The Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.
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Solution: a)
The Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Government of India Act of 1858.
- The Act abolished the East India Company, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown.
- It ended the system of double government.
- It made a beginning of representative institutions by associating Indians with the law-making process.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Government of India Act of 1858:
- The act known as the Act for the Good Government of India, abolished the East India Company, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown.
- It provided that India henceforth was to be governed by, and in the name of, Her Majesty. It changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India. He (viceroy) was the direct representative of the British Crown in India. Lord Canning thus became the first Viceroy of India.
- It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors.
Indian Councils Act of 1861 made a beginning of representative institutions by associating Indians
with the law-making process.
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Solution: b)
Government of India Act of 1858:
- The act known as the Act for the Good Government of India, abolished the East India Company, and transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues to the British Crown.
- It provided that India henceforth was to be governed by, and in the name of, Her Majesty. It changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India. He (viceroy) was the direct representative of the British Crown in India. Lord Canning thus became the first Viceroy of India.
- It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors.
Indian Councils Act of 1861 made a beginning of representative institutions by associating Indians
with the law-making process.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Champaran Satyagraha
- The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement inspired by Gandhi in India.
- Gandhi was requested by Rajendra Prasad to look into the problems of the indigo planters of Champaran.
- Gandhi’s method of inquiry at Champaran was based on surveys by the volunteers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- Gandhi was so thoroughly persuaded by Rajkumar Shukla, an indigo cultivator from Champaran that he decided to investigate into the matter.
- Gandhi’s method of inquiry at Champaran was based on surveys by the volunteers. The respondents who willingly gave statements should sign the papers or give thumb impressions.
- For those unwilling to participate, the reasons must be recorded by the volunteers. The principal volunteers in this survey were mostly lawyers like Babu Rajendra Prasad, Dharnidhar Prasad, Gorakh Prasad, Ramnawami Prasad, Sambhusaran and Anugraha Narain Sinha.
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Solution: b)
- Gandhi was so thoroughly persuaded by Rajkumar Shukla, an indigo cultivator from Champaran that he decided to investigate into the matter.
- Gandhi’s method of inquiry at Champaran was based on surveys by the volunteers. The respondents who willingly gave statements should sign the papers or give thumb impressions.
- For those unwilling to participate, the reasons must be recorded by the volunteers. The principal volunteers in this survey were mostly lawyers like Babu Rajendra Prasad, Dharnidhar Prasad, Gorakh Prasad, Ramnawami Prasad, Sambhusaran and Anugraha Narain Sinha.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Arrange the following events in their correct chronological order:
- Nehru Report
- First RTC
- First May Day in India
- Dandi March
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: a)
In 1923, the first May day was celebrated in India in Madras.
1928 – Nehru Report
Dandi March – March 12-April 6, 1930
First Round Table Conference – November 1930 – January 1931
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Solution: a)
In 1923, the first May day was celebrated in India in Madras.
1928 – Nehru Report
Dandi March – March 12-April 6, 1930
First Round Table Conference – November 1930 – January 1931