QUIZ – 2020: INSIGHTS STATIC , 9 January 2021 – History

Solution: d)

The Gupta kings patronized Brahmanical Hinduism. In other words, the period witnessed the ascendancy of Brahmanical religious beliefs like Vaishnavism, Saivism, Shakti worship etc. The rulers themselves were ardent worshippers of Vishnu and accepted Vaishnavite titles like Parama Bliagabata, Parama Bhattaraka etc.

Solution: c)

These were the major categories:

• Vellanvagai: land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors
• Brahmadeya: land gifted to Brahmanas
• Shalabhoga: land for the maintenance of a school
• Devadana, tirunamattukkani: land gifted to temples

Pallichchhandam: land donated to Jaina institutions

Solution: a)

Sir John Shore followed a policy of non-intervention in the affairs of the native states and adopted a policy of strict neutrality.

Solution: b)

• Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal.
• William Bentinck was the first Governor General of India.
• Treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh was signed during the tenure of Governor General Lord Minto.

Solution: d)

Vellore mutiny took place during the tenure of George Burlow