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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Chola Education and Literature:
1. Temples and mathas served as the only educational centres.
2. Not only Vedas and Epics, but subjects like mathematics and medicine were also taught.
3. Endowment of lands was made to run educational centres.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
2 and 3 are correct.
During this period, besides the temples and mathas as educational centres, several educational institutions also flourished.
The development of Tamil literature reached its peak during the Chola period. And a lot of it came from the contribution of education and literature to the enrichment of this culture.
Mathematics and medicine studies showed that Kings encouraged logical and intellectual pursuits and were not centred entirely on religious studies.Incorrect
2 and 3 are correct.
During this period, besides the temples and mathas as educational centres, several educational institutions also flourished.
The development of Tamil literature reached its peak during the Chola period. And a lot of it came from the contribution of education and literature to the enrichment of this culture.
Mathematics and medicine studies showed that Kings encouraged logical and intellectual pursuits and were not centred entirely on religious studies. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Many chaityas and monasteries were cut out of the solid rock in the north-western Deccan during the regime of Satavahanas.
2. Amaravati stupa is full of sculptures which depict the various scenes from the life of the Buddha.
3. Pampa, Ponna and Ranna contributed to the development of Sangam Literature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1 and 2 are correct.
The Satavahana phase is famous for the construction of many chaityas and viharas which were cut out of the solid rock in the north-western Deccan or Maharashtra. They were constructed with great precision and skill.
Pampa, Ponna and Ranna contributed to the development of Kannada Literature.Incorrect
1 and 2 are correct.
The Satavahana phase is famous for the construction of many chaityas and viharas which were cut out of the solid rock in the north-western Deccan or Maharashtra. They were constructed with great precision and skill.
Pampa, Ponna and Ranna contributed to the development of Kannada Literature. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsDuring Quit India Movement, which of the following were Gandhi’s general instructions spelt out to various sections of society?
1. Government servants must resign and declare true allegiance to the Congress.
2. If zamindars are anti-government, pay mutually agreed rent, and if zamindars are pro-government, do not pay rent.
3. Soldiers not to fire on compatriots.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
2 and 3 are correct.
Gandhi’s special instructions were spelt out at the Gowalia Tank meeting but not actually issued. They were directed at various sections of society.
• Government servants: Do not resign but declare your allegiance to the Congress.
• Soldiers: Do not leave the Army but do not fire on compatriots.
• Students: If confident, leave studies.
• Peasants: If zamindars are anti-government, pay mutually agreed rent, and if zamindars are pro government, do not pay rent.
• Princes: Support the masses and accept sovereignty of your people.
• Princely states’ people: Support the ruler only if he is anti-government and declare yourselves to be a part of the Indian nation.Incorrect
2 and 3 are correct.
Gandhi’s special instructions were spelt out at the Gowalia Tank meeting but not actually issued. They were directed at various sections of society.
• Government servants: Do not resign but declare your allegiance to the Congress.
• Soldiers: Do not leave the Army but do not fire on compatriots.
• Students: If confident, leave studies.
• Peasants: If zamindars are anti-government, pay mutually agreed rent, and if zamindars are pro government, do not pay rent.
• Princes: Support the masses and accept sovereignty of your people.
• Princely states’ people: Support the ruler only if he is anti-government and declare yourselves to be a part of the Indian nation. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsDuring Quit India Movement, who among the following leaders carried out Underground activities.
1. Jayaprakash Narayan
2. Aruna Asaf Ali
3. Usha Mehta
4. Lala Lajpat Rai
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The main personalities taking up underground activity were Rammanohar Lohia, Jayaprakash Narayan, Aruna Asaf Ali, Usha Mehta, Biju Patnaik, Chhotubhai Puranik, Achyut Patwardhan, Sucheta Kripalani and R.P. Goenka. Usha Mehta started an underground radio in Bombay. This phase of underground activity was meant to keep up popular morale by continuing to provide a line of command and guidance to distribute arms and ammunition.
Lala Lajpat Rai died on November 17, 1928, after suffering grievous injuries during a lathi-charge carried out by the police during the Protests against Simon Commission.Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The main personalities taking up underground activity were Rammanohar Lohia, Jayaprakash Narayan, Aruna Asaf Ali, Usha Mehta, Biju Patnaik, Chhotubhai Puranik, Achyut Patwardhan, Sucheta Kripalani and R.P. Goenka. Usha Mehta started an underground radio in Bombay. This phase of underground activity was meant to keep up popular morale by continuing to provide a line of command and guidance to distribute arms and ammunition.
Lala Lajpat Rai died on November 17, 1928, after suffering grievous injuries during a lathi-charge carried out by the police during the Protests against Simon Commission. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsArrange the following historical events in the chronological order.
1. Proposal of Rajagopalachari Formula
2. Quit India Movement
3. Wavell Plan
4. Proposal of Desai-Liaqat Pact
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Option b is correct.
Incorrect
Option b is correct.
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