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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the proposals in the August Offer.
1. Expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians.
2. Making of the Constitution will be solely in Indian hands.
3. Future Constitution to be adopted with the consent of minorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1 and 3 are correct.
August Offer (August 1940) which proposed:
● dominion status as the objective for India;
● expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties);
● setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the constitution according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation of the government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, all India services; and
● no future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.Incorrect
1 and 3 are correct.
August Offer (August 1940) which proposed:
● dominion status as the objective for India;
● expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties);
● setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the constitution according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation of the government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, all India services; and
● no future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following Upanishads talk about the childhood of lord Krishna for the first time?
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Chandogya Upanishad talks about the childhood of lord Krishna for the first time.
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Chandogya Upanishad talks about the childhood of lord Krishna for the first time.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Ashoka’s Dhamma.
1. It contained the ideal of a ‘welfare state’.
2. It banned punishment of offenders and their imprisonment.
3. It advocated tolerance among all the religious sects.
4. Animal sacrifices were practiced.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
2 and 4 are incorrect.
Efficient organization of administration in the direction of social welfare and maintenance of constant contact with people through the system of Dhammayatras (tours) was an important feature of Ashoka’s dhamma. The Dhamma Mahamatras were asked by Ashoka to take steps against unjust imprisonment. Remission of sentences is also mentioned in Ashoka’s inscriptions. But, he did not advocate non-punishment.
Other features were:
• Service to father and mother, practice of ahimsa, love of truth, reverence to teachers and good treatment of relatives.
• Prohibition of animal sacrifices and festive gatherings and avoiding expensive and meaningless ceremonies and rituals.
• Humane treatment of servants by masters and prisoners by government officials.
• Consideration and non-violence to animals and courtesy to relations and liberality to Brahmins.Incorrect
2 and 4 are incorrect.
Efficient organization of administration in the direction of social welfare and maintenance of constant contact with people through the system of Dhammayatras (tours) was an important feature of Ashoka’s dhamma. The Dhamma Mahamatras were asked by Ashoka to take steps against unjust imprisonment. Remission of sentences is also mentioned in Ashoka’s inscriptions. But, he did not advocate non-punishment.
Other features were:
• Service to father and mother, practice of ahimsa, love of truth, reverence to teachers and good treatment of relatives.
• Prohibition of animal sacrifices and festive gatherings and avoiding expensive and meaningless ceremonies and rituals.
• Humane treatment of servants by masters and prisoners by government officials.
• Consideration and non-violence to animals and courtesy to relations and liberality to Brahmins. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following?
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It was written by Samudragupta’s court poet Harisena.
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It was written by Samudragupta’s court poet Harisena.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsAkbar ordered one of his close friends and courtiers, Abul Fazl to write Akbar Nama, a work of three volumes. The volumes deal with
1. Akbar’s ancestors
2. Evolution of administrative setup in Indian subcontinent
3. Geography of India
4. Events of Akbar’s reign
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1 and 4 are correct.
The first volume dealt with Akbar’s ancestors and the second volume recorded the events of Akbar’s reign. The third volume is the Ain-I Akbari. It deals with Akbar’s administration, household, army, the revenues and geography of his empire.
It also provides rich details about the traditions and culture of the people living in India. The most interesting aspect about the Ain-i Akbari is its rich statistical details about things as diverse as crops, yields, prices, wages and revenues.Incorrect
1 and 4 are correct.
The first volume dealt with Akbar’s ancestors and the second volume recorded the events of Akbar’s reign. The third volume is the Ain-I Akbari. It deals with Akbar’s administration, household, army, the revenues and geography of his empire.
It also provides rich details about the traditions and culture of the people living in India. The most interesting aspect about the Ain-i Akbari is its rich statistical details about things as diverse as crops, yields, prices, wages and revenues.
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