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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe Bhitari pillar inscription is related to
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The Bhitari pillar inscription of Skandagupta, was discovered in Bhitari, Saidpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and dates to the reign of Gupta Empire ruler Skandagupta.
Among other things, the inscription is extremely important in understanding the chronology of the various Gupta rulers. It also mentions the conflict between Skandagupta and the Pushyamitras as well as the Hunas.Incorrect
The Bhitari pillar inscription of Skandagupta, was discovered in Bhitari, Saidpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and dates to the reign of Gupta Empire ruler Skandagupta.
Among other things, the inscription is extremely important in understanding the chronology of the various Gupta rulers. It also mentions the conflict between Skandagupta and the Pushyamitras as well as the Hunas. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. He began his career and spent most of his adult life in the court and patronage of the Hindu king of Rewa, Raja Ramchandra Singh.
2. Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian.
3. He is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas.
The above statements refer toCorrect
Tansen:
• He was a prominent figure of Hindustani classical music.
• He began his career and spent most of his adult life in the court and patronage of the Hindu king of Rewa,
Raja Ramchandra Singh (1555–1592), where Tansen’s musical abilities and studies gained widespread fame.
• This reputation brought him to the attention of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who sent messengers to Raja Ramchandra Singh, requesting Tansen to join the musicians at the Mughal court.
• Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, meaning learned man.
• Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara.Incorrect
Tansen:
• He was a prominent figure of Hindustani classical music.
• He began his career and spent most of his adult life in the court and patronage of the Hindu king of Rewa,
Raja Ramchandra Singh (1555–1592), where Tansen’s musical abilities and studies gained widespread fame.
• This reputation brought him to the attention of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who sent messengers to Raja Ramchandra Singh, requesting Tansen to join the musicians at the Mughal court.
• Akbar considered him as a Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, meaning learned man.
• Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Maulana Azad established Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College.
2. Kuka movement in Punjab aimed at purifying the Sikh religion by removing all the abuses, superstitions and ill-practices.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Syed Ahmad Khan established Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College.
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Syed Ahmad Khan established Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Treaty of Salbai.
1. Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company
2. British Recognized the territorial claims of Mahadji Shinde in west of Yamuna River.
3. Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for him.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company. As per this treaty:
• British acknowledged Madhavrao II Narayan as Peshwa of the Maratha Empire
• British Recognized the Territorial claims of Mahadji Shinde in west of Yamuna River.
• Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for them.
• British East India Company got the control of the Salsette.
• British promised to support Marathas in case they attack Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake the territories of Carnatic.
• In summary, the Treaty of Salbai which was the outcome of the First Anglo Maratha war maintained the status quo.
• Gujarat was restored to the Marathas; and only Salsette, with Elephanta and two other small islands in Bombay harbor was retained by the English.Incorrect
Treaty of Salbai was signed between the Marathas and the British East India Company. As per this treaty:
• British acknowledged Madhavrao II Narayan as Peshwa of the Maratha Empire
• British Recognized the Territorial claims of Mahadji Shinde in west of Yamuna River.
• Raghunath Rao was freed and a pension was fixed for them.
• British East India Company got the control of the Salsette.
• British promised to support Marathas in case they attack Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake the territories of Carnatic.
• In summary, the Treaty of Salbai which was the outcome of the First Anglo Maratha war maintained the status quo.
• Gujarat was restored to the Marathas; and only Salsette, with Elephanta and two other small islands in Bombay harbor was retained by the English. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsDuring the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
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The Royal Commission on Labour or the Whitley Commission on Labour was set up in 1929 to inquire into the existing conditions of labour in industrial undertakings and plantations in India.
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The Royal Commission on Labour or the Whitley Commission on Labour was set up in 1929 to inquire into the existing conditions of labour in industrial undertakings and plantations in India.
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