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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Peasant movements during the freedom struggle.
1.All India Kisan Sabha was founded by N.G.Ranga
2.The Tebhaga movement was a movement of the sharecroppers of Bengal demanding two-thirds instead of half as their produce.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
The Tebhaga movement is probably the greatest peasant movement in the history of India. The Tebhaga movement was a movement of the sharecroppers of Bengal demanding two-thirds instead of half as their produce.
All India Kisan Sabha, was the name of the peasants front of the Communist Party of India, an important peasant movement formed by Sahajanand Saraswati in 1936.Incorrect
The Tebhaga movement is probably the greatest peasant movement in the history of India. The Tebhaga movement was a movement of the sharecroppers of Bengal demanding two-thirds instead of half as their produce.
All India Kisan Sabha, was the name of the peasants front of the Communist Party of India, an important peasant movement formed by Sahajanand Saraswati in 1936. -
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following events happened earliest?
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Deoband movement-1866-67
To liberalize Indian Islam and modernize Indian Muslims through religious reinterpretation, social reform and modem education, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded Aligarh Movement (1875) at Aligarh.
Ahmadiyya, officially the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community or the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, is an Islamic revival or messianic movement founded in Punjab, British India, in the late 19th century(1889)
Majlis-e Ahrar-e Islam, also known in short as Ahrar, is a religious Muslim political party in the Indian subcontinent that was formed during the British Raj on 29 December 1929 at Lahore.
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Deoband movement-1866-67
To liberalize Indian Islam and modernize Indian Muslims through religious reinterpretation, social reform and modem education, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded Aligarh Movement (1875) at Aligarh.
Ahmadiyya, officially the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community or the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, is an Islamic revival or messianic movement founded in Punjab, British India, in the late 19th century(1889)
Majlis-e Ahrar-e Islam, also known in short as Ahrar, is a religious Muslim political party in the Indian subcontinent that was formed during the British Raj on 29 December 1929 at Lahore.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 pointsPolicy of association of Indians in legislation started after which of the following Acts?
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The Indian Councils Act 1861 was passed by British Parliament on 1st August 1861 to make substantial changes in the composition of the Governor General’s council for executive & legislative purposes. The most significant feature of this Act was the association of Indians with the legislation work.
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The Indian Councils Act 1861 was passed by British Parliament on 1st August 1861 to make substantial changes in the composition of the Governor General’s council for executive & legislative purposes. The most significant feature of this Act was the association of Indians with the legislation work.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.Charles Metcalfe passed the famous Press law which liberated the press in India.
2.John Shore planned the permanent settlement and later succeeded Cornwallis as Governor General
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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In 1835 Sir Charles Metcalfe restored the freedom of the Press with the passing of the Press Law. “Freedom of “Public discussion,” said Metcalfe, “which is nothing more than the freedom of speaking aloud, is a right belonging to the people which no government has a right to withhold.”
Sir John Shore submitted his report in 1789. On the basis of the report, Cornwallis introduced land revenue settlement for ten years with Zamindars in 1789 but the same was made permanent in 1793 by the proclamation of Cornwallis and it was known as Permanent Land Revenue settlement.
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In 1835 Sir Charles Metcalfe restored the freedom of the Press with the passing of the Press Law. “Freedom of “Public discussion,” said Metcalfe, “which is nothing more than the freedom of speaking aloud, is a right belonging to the people which no government has a right to withhold.”
Sir John Shore submitted his report in 1789. On the basis of the report, Cornwallis introduced land revenue settlement for ten years with Zamindars in 1789 but the same was made permanent in 1793 by the proclamation of Cornwallis and it was known as Permanent Land Revenue settlement.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 pointsSadler Commission is related to which of the following?
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In 1917 the Government appointed the Calcutta University Commission to study and report on the problem of university education. The commission is also known as the Sadler Commission after the name of its chairman Dr. Michael E. Sadler, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Leeds.
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In 1917 the Government appointed the Calcutta University Commission to study and report on the problem of university education. The commission is also known as the Sadler Commission after the name of its chairman Dr. Michael E. Sadler, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Leeds.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 pointsWith reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
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The Shore Temple which was built during 700 – 728 AD has stood the test of times. Once a busy village port of Mahabalipuram is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu.
Thought to have been built between the 5th and 8th century C.E., the five Hindu and two Buddhist caves collectively known as the Elephanta Caves
The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions
Hoysaleswara temple, also referred simply as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.
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The Shore Temple which was built during 700 – 728 AD has stood the test of times. Once a busy village port of Mahabalipuram is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu.
Thought to have been built between the 5th and 8th century C.E., the five Hindu and two Buddhist caves collectively known as the Elephanta Caves
The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions
Hoysaleswara temple, also referred simply as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 pointsIn which of the following sites ‘Mara Vijaya’ painting is found?
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‘Mara Vijaya’ painting is found in Ajanta caves. Mara is the demon who tries to disturb the penance of Buddha. He sends his daughters to distract and seduce him. While Buddha pays no heed to the entire episode.
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‘Mara Vijaya’ painting is found in Ajanta caves. Mara is the demon who tries to disturb the penance of Buddha. He sends his daughters to distract and seduce him. While Buddha pays no heed to the entire episode.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Puppetry form State
- Kathputli Maharashtra
- Kundhei Rajasthan
- Ravana Chhaya Odisha
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Ravana Chhaya, Orissa
The most theatrically exciting is the Ravana Chhaya of Orissa. The puppets are in one piece and have no joints. They are not coloured, hence throw opaque shadows on the screen.
Kundhei,Orissa
The string puppets of Orissa are known as Kundhei.
Kathputli, Rajasthan The traditional marionettes of Rajasthan are known as Kathputli. Carved from a single piece of wood, these puppets are like large dolls that are colourfully dressed.
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Ravana Chhaya, Orissa
The most theatrically exciting is the Ravana Chhaya of Orissa. The puppets are in one piece and have no joints. They are not coloured, hence throw opaque shadows on the screen.
Kundhei,Orissa
The string puppets of Orissa are known as Kundhei.
Kathputli, Rajasthan The traditional marionettes of Rajasthan are known as Kathputli. Carved from a single piece of wood, these puppets are like large dolls that are colourfully dressed.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements
1.It is performed by female dancers.
2.It is related to ‘Lashya style’.
3.It means ‘Dance of the Sorceress’.
Which of the following Classical dance form has the above features?
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Mohiniattam means “Dance of the Sorceress,” which is the only dance form of Kerala, performed by female dancers. Mohiniattam adheres to the Lasya type that showcases a more graceful, gentle and feminine form of dancing. It derives its name from the word ‘Mohini’, a female avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is related to the ‘Lashya’ style, which is feminine, soft and beautiful. The acting emphasised by a serpent, and on the claw is acting up and down, which is similar to the waves of the sea and the slopes of pond plants in coconut palm trees or the farm.
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Mohiniattam means “Dance of the Sorceress,” which is the only dance form of Kerala, performed by female dancers. Mohiniattam adheres to the Lasya type that showcases a more graceful, gentle and feminine form of dancing. It derives its name from the word ‘Mohini’, a female avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is related to the ‘Lashya’ style, which is feminine, soft and beautiful. The acting emphasised by a serpent, and on the claw is acting up and down, which is similar to the waves of the sea and the slopes of pond plants in coconut palm trees or the farm.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following works of the Sangam age speaks about ethics and morals in detail?
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The Sangam literature includes Tolkappiyam, Ettutogai, Pattuppattu, Pathinenkilkanakku, and two epics named – Silappathikaram and Manimegalai .
Pathinenkilkanakku contains eighteen works about ethics and morals. The most important among these works is Tirukkural authored by Thiruvalluvar, the tamil great poet and philosopher
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The Sangam literature includes Tolkappiyam, Ettutogai, Pattuppattu, Pathinenkilkanakku, and two epics named – Silappathikaram and Manimegalai .
Pathinenkilkanakku contains eighteen works about ethics and morals. The most important among these works is Tirukkural authored by Thiruvalluvar, the tamil great poet and philosopher