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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism?
1. Religious unrest in India in the 6th century B.C.
2. The sacrificial ceremonies advocated in the Later Vedic period were found to be too expensive.
3. The teachings of Upanishads was not easily understood by all.
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism was the religious unrest in India in the 6th century B.C. The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period were not acceptable to the common people. The sacrificial ceremonies were also found to be too expensive. The superstitious beliefs and mantras confused the people. The teachings of Upanishads, an alternative to the system of sacrifices, were highly philosophical in nature and therefore not easily understood by all.Incorrect
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism was the religious unrest in India in the 6th century B.C. The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period were not acceptable to the common people. The sacrificial ceremonies were also found to be too expensive. The superstitious beliefs and mantras confused the people. The teachings of Upanishads, an alternative to the system of sacrifices, were highly philosophical in nature and therefore not easily understood by all. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the dynasties during the Sangam Age.
1. Hereditary monarchy was the form of government during the Sangam period.
2. Each of the Sangam dynasties had a royal emblem – such as carp for the Pandyas.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
During the Sangam period hereditary monarchy was the form of government. The king had also taken the advice of his minister, court-poet and the imperial court or avai.
Each of the Sangam dynasties had a royal emblem – carp for the Pandyas, tiger for the Cholas and bow for the Cheras.Incorrect
Both 1 and 2 are incorrect.
During the Sangam period hereditary monarchy was the form of government. The king had also taken the advice of his minister, court-poet and the imperial court or avai.
Each of the Sangam dynasties had a royal emblem – carp for the Pandyas, tiger for the Cholas and bow for the Cheras. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsTolkappiyam refers to four castes namely arasar, anthanar, vanigar and vellalar. Consider the following statements about the roles of these castes.
1. Arasar: Ruling Class
2. Anthanars: Untouchables
3. Vanigars: Soldiers
4. Vellalas: Agriculturists
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1 and 4 are correct.
Anthanars played a significant role in the Sangam polity and religion. Vanigars carried on trade and commerce.
The vellalas were agriculturists.Incorrect
1 and 4 are correct.
Anthanars played a significant role in the Sangam polity and religion. Vanigars carried on trade and commerce.
The vellalas were agriculturists. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Poligar revolt of early 19th Century was rooted in
Correct
Option b is correct.
The Polygar Wars or Palaiyakkarar Wars were fought between the Polygars of the former Tirunelveli Kingdom in Tamil Nadu and the British East India Company forces between 1799 to 1805 over pending taxes, oppressive land revenue system etc.
The British finally won after carrying out gruelling protracted jungle campaigns against the Polygar armies and finally defeated them.
The British victory over the Polygars brought large parts of the territories of Tamil Nadu under British control, enabling them to get a strong hold in Southern India.Incorrect
Option b is correct.
The Polygar Wars or Palaiyakkarar Wars were fought between the Polygars of the former Tirunelveli Kingdom in Tamil Nadu and the British East India Company forces between 1799 to 1805 over pending taxes, oppressive land revenue system etc.
The British finally won after carrying out gruelling protracted jungle campaigns against the Polygar armies and finally defeated them.
The British victory over the Polygars brought large parts of the territories of Tamil Nadu under British control, enabling them to get a strong hold in Southern India. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Charter Act of 1833.
1. It vested all civil and military powers on the Governor-General of India.
2. It introduced an open competition system of selection and recruitment of civil servants.
3. It ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a purely administrative body.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1 and 3 are correct.
Features of the Charter Act of 1833:
1. It made the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India and vested in him all civil and military powers. Thus, the act created, for the first time, a Government of India having authority over the entire territorial area possessed by the British in India. Lord William Bentick was the first governor-general of India.
2. It deprived the governor of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers. The Governor-General of India was given exclusive legislative powers for the entire British India. The laws made under the previous acts were called as Regulations while laws made under this act were called as Acts.
3. It ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a purely administrative body. It provided that the company’s territories in India were held by it ‘in trust for His Majesty, His heirs and successors’.Charter Act of 1853 introduced an open competition system of selection and recruitment of civil servants.
Incorrect
1 and 3 are correct.
Features of the Charter Act of 1833:
1. It made the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India and vested in him all civil and military powers. Thus, the act created, for the first time, a Government of India having authority over the entire territorial area possessed by the British in India. Lord William Bentick was the first governor-general of India.
2. It deprived the governor of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers. The Governor-General of India was given exclusive legislative powers for the entire British India. The laws made under the previous acts were called as Regulations while laws made under this act were called as Acts.
3. It ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a purely administrative body. It provided that the company’s territories in India were held by it ‘in trust for His Majesty, His heirs and successors’.Charter Act of 1853 introduced an open competition system of selection and recruitment of civil servants.
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