Indian History and National Movement
348 questions
With reference to the administrative and judicial restructuring executed under the Governor-Generalship of Lord William Bentinck (1828–1835), consider the following statements:
1. He abolished the Provincial Courts of Appeal and Circuit previously instituted by Lord Cornwallis, reassigning their duties to Commissioners of Revenue and Circuit.
2. He replaced Persian as the official court language, introducing local vernacular languages in lower courts and English in higher courts.
3. He authorized the setting up of a separate Sadar Diwani Adalat and Sadar Nizamat Adalat at Allahabad to serve the Upper Provinces.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1934) witnessed widespread regional mobilization and distinct local leadership across different parts of India. Which of the following statements regarding these regional developments and associated political events are correct?
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Arrange the following historical events associated with British colonial expansion, administrative policies, and land revenue systems in India in correct chronological order, from earliest to latest:
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At which of the following Harappan archaeological sites was a prominent artificial burnt-brick dockyard discovered?
Match the ancient Mahajanapadas listed in List-I with their respective capital cities given in List-II:
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Which 19th-century socio-religious reformer founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 and authored the treatise 'Satyarth Prakash' to promote a return to Vedic principles?
With reference to the architectural evolution of medieval Indian temples and the theological doctrines of Sufi orders (silsilas), which of the following statements correctly identifies the distinctive features of regional temple styles and mystic philosophies?
With reference to the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 during the Gandhian era of mass movements, consider the following statements:
1. The movement was launched in response to an arbitrary thirty percent increase in land revenue assessment imposed by the colonial government.
2. Vallabhbhai Patel organized the satyagraha and was conferred the title of 'Sardar' by the local women in recognition of his leadership.
3. The official Broomfield-Maxwell Committee appointed after the agitation recommended drastically reducing the land revenue enhancement to approximately six percent.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the urban planning, geographical layout, and metallurgical traditions of the Harappan Civilization are correct?
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Arrange the following 19th-century tribal and peasant rebellions in India in correct chronological order, from the earliest to the latest.
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Match List-I (Administrative Term/System) with List-II (Associated Medieval Empire/Dynasty) to pair each term with its correct empire.
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Match the British constitutional initiatives and declarations during the freedom movement (List I) with their respective defining provisions or recommendations (List II):
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Which early nationalist leader authored the influential book titled 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', which propounded the Economic Drain Theory?
Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Social Conference established during the 19th-century social reform movement:
1. It was founded in 1887 by Mahadev Govind Ranade and R. Raghunath Rao.
2. It met annually at the same venue as the Indian National Congress to focus on social reform issues.
3. It launched the 'Pledge Movement' to encourage people to take a formal pledge against child marriage.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) established in 1934, consider the following statements:
1. It was founded under the leadership of Jayaprakash Narayan, Acharya Narendra Dev, and Minoo Masani.
2. Membership in the Congress Socialist Party was open only to individuals who were already members of the Indian National Congress.
3. The party advocated a total boycott of the Indian National Congress and sought to operate as a completely separate rival organization outside the Congress fold.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
During the early phase of the Indian National Congress (1885–1905), the Early Nationalists (Moderates) relied primarily on constitutional agitation and petitions to voice Indian demands. Which of the following statements accurately describes a major constitutional achievement of the Moderates during this period?
Arrange the following landmark Indian temple architectural monuments in chronological order of their construction/completion, from the earliest to the latest:
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With reference to the urban planning and archaeological findings of the Harappan Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. Dholavira in Gujarat is uniquely characterized by its tripartite division into a citadel, a middle town, and a lower town, alongside a sophisticated water conservation and reservoir system.
2. Kalibangan in Rajasthan has yielded evidence of a ploughed field and fire altars, but lacked the characteristic town grid layout found across major Indus cities.
3. Lothal in Gujarat served as a prominent port city featuring a rectangular brick basin identified by archaeologists as a dockyard connected to the Bhogavo River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Mahatma Gandhi organized several mass movements during India's struggle for independence. Which of the following major nationwide movements was launched by Gandhi in 1920 to protest against the Rowlatt Act and the Khilafat issue, demanding Swaraj?
The ancient Indus Valley Civilization site of Lothal, renowned for containing a massive artificial brick basin identified as a dockyard, is located in which present-day Indian state?