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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsAfter consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. In this context, iqta lands were assigned to
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The lands were classified into three categories:
iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.Incorrect
The lands were classified into three categories:
iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services.
khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household.
inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following could be the possible implications of the Battle of Plassey?
1. It resulted in the victory of East India Company (EIC), greater powers to extract revenue and its consolidation of its presence in Bengal.
2. It resulted in the EIC gaining greater military might which allowed them to push other European colonial powers away from Bengal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757, under the leadership of Robert Clive which was possible due to the defection of Mir Jafar Ali Khan, who was Siraj-ud-Daulah’s commander in chief. The battle helped the Company seize control of Bengal. Over the next hundred years, they seized control of the entire Indian subcontinent and Myanmar – and briefly Afghanistan.
This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers. The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab, Mir Jafar and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.
The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757, under the leadership of Robert Clive which was possible due to the defection of Mir Jafar Ali Khan, who was Siraj-ud-Daulah’s commander in chief. The battle helped the Company seize control of Bengal. Over the next hundred years, they seized control of the entire Indian subcontinent and Myanmar – and briefly Afghanistan.
This is judged to be one of the pivotal battles in the control of Indian subcontinent by the colonial powers. The British now wielded enormous influence over the Nawab, Mir Jafar and consequently acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade.
The British further used this revenue to increase their military might and push the other European colonial powers such as the Dutch and the French out of South Asia, thus expanding the British Empire. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsIn the British-French rivalry to take control of Indian trade resulted in French failure. Which of the following can be the possible causes of the failure of the French?
1. Commercial and naval superiority of the British
2. England’s victory in the European wars
3. Lack of support from the French government
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
The causes for the French failure are:
Britishers were superior in commerce and naval power.
Lack of support from the French government.
French had support only in the Deccan but the English had a strong base in Bengal.
English had three important ports – Calcutta, Bombay and Madras but French had only Pondicherry.
Difference of opinion between the French Generals.
England’s victory in the European wars decided the destiny of the French in India.Incorrect
The causes for the French failure are:
Britishers were superior in commerce and naval power.
Lack of support from the French government.
French had support only in the Deccan but the English had a strong base in Bengal.
English had three important ports – Calcutta, Bombay and Madras but French had only Pondicherry.
Difference of opinion between the French Generals.
England’s victory in the European wars decided the destiny of the French in India. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Savitribai Phule
1. She established the Mahila Seva Mandal.
2. She largely regarded as the first female teacher of India.
3. She established Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha to support pregnant Brahmin widows and rape victims to
deliver their children in a safe and secure place
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Born in Naigaon in Maharashtra on January 3, 1831, Phule is widely regarded as one of India’s first generation modern feminists for her significant contributions in ensuring equal education opportunities under the British raj.
• She became the first female teacher in India in 1848 and opened a school for girls along with her husband, social reformer Jyotirao Phule.
• The two also worked against discrimination based on caste-based identity, something vehemently opposed by the orthodox sections of society in Pune.
• She went on to establish a shelter for widows in 1854 which she further built on in 1864 to also accommodate destitute women and child brides cast aside by their families.
• Phule also played a pivotal role in directing the work of the Satyashodhak Samaj, formed by her husband
with the objective to achieve equal rights for the marginalised lower castes.
• Savitribai opened a clinic in 1897 for victims of the bubonic plague that spread across Maharashtra just before the turn of the century.
• She also set up “Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha”.
• In her honour, University of Pune was renamed Savitribai Phule University in 2014.
• She established the Mahila Seva Mandal to raise awareness for issues concerning women’s rights.Incorrect
Born in Naigaon in Maharashtra on January 3, 1831, Phule is widely regarded as one of India’s first generation modern feminists for her significant contributions in ensuring equal education opportunities under the British raj.
• She became the first female teacher in India in 1848 and opened a school for girls along with her husband, social reformer Jyotirao Phule.
• The two also worked against discrimination based on caste-based identity, something vehemently opposed by the orthodox sections of society in Pune.
• She went on to establish a shelter for widows in 1854 which she further built on in 1864 to also accommodate destitute women and child brides cast aside by their families.
• Phule also played a pivotal role in directing the work of the Satyashodhak Samaj, formed by her husband
with the objective to achieve equal rights for the marginalised lower castes.
• Savitribai opened a clinic in 1897 for victims of the bubonic plague that spread across Maharashtra just before the turn of the century.
• She also set up “Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha”.
• In her honour, University of Pune was renamed Savitribai Phule University in 2014.
• She established the Mahila Seva Mandal to raise awareness for issues concerning women’s rights. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe decision to launch the Quit India movement
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After Cripps’ departure, Gandhi framed a resolution calling for British withdrawal and a non-violent noncooperation movement against any Japanese invasion. In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. The resolution generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution.
The Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942.Incorrect
After Cripps’ departure, Gandhi framed a resolution calling for British withdrawal and a non-violent noncooperation movement against any Japanese invasion. In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. The resolution generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’ resolution.
The Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942.
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