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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are reforms introduced in judiciary by Lord Cornwallis?
1. Founded Civil court and Criminal court in each district.
2. Founded two Appellate courts viz. Sadar Diwani Adalat for civil cases and SardarNizamatAdalat for criminal cases.
Select the correct code
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Comparative Questions
Theme: Adminstration in British IndiaAnswer: (c)
Explanation
– Warren Hastings founded sadr nizamat and sadr Diwali adalat
– Reforms introduced by Lord Cornwallis
– Founded Civil court and Criminal court in each district..
-Abolished the system of dastaksc (free passes) Õ regulated internal trade
-Started Annual lease / Izaredari system.
[Source: Chapter 3, Old Modern India NCERT Class XII by Bipin Chandra]
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Comparative Questions
Theme: Adminstration in British IndiaAnswer: (c)
Explanation
– Warren Hastings founded sadr nizamat and sadr Diwali adalat
– Reforms introduced by Lord Cornwallis
– Founded Civil court and Criminal court in each district..
-Abolished the system of dastaksc (free passes) Õ regulated internal trade
-Started Annual lease / Izaredari system.
[Source: Chapter 3, Old Modern India NCERT Class XII by Bipin Chandra]
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Literary works was written by Raj-Ram Mohan Roy?
1. The Precepts of Jesus
2. Tuhfat ul muhwahhiddin
3. Shome Prakash
4. SamvadKaumudi.
Select the correct code:
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Theme: Personalities associated with our Freedom struggle-Shome Prakash was a newspaper published by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
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Theme: Personalities associated with our Freedom struggle-Shome Prakash was a newspaper published by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
1. Sanyasi rebellion
2. Chuar uprising
3. Rangpur rebellion
Correct order of their occurence is:
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Interactive Question
Theme: Peasant/tribal movement
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Displaced peasants and demobilized soldiers of Bengal led by religious monks and dispossessed zamindars were the first to rise up in the Sanyasi rebellion, made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math, that lasted from 1763 to 1800.
It was followed by the Chuar uprising which covered five districts of Bengal and Bihar from 1766 to 1772 and then, again, from 1795 to 1816.
Other major rebellions in Eastern India were those of Rangpur and Dinajpur, 1783; Bishnupur and Birbhum, 1799; Orissa zamindars, 1804-17; and Sambalpur, 1827-40.
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Interactive Question
Theme: Peasant/tribal movement
Similar Question was asked by upsc 2015
Displaced peasants and demobilized soldiers of Bengal led by religious monks and dispossessed zamindars were the first to rise up in the Sanyasi rebellion, made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math, that lasted from 1763 to 1800.
It was followed by the Chuar uprising which covered five districts of Bengal and Bihar from 1766 to 1772 and then, again, from 1795 to 1816.
Other major rebellions in Eastern India were those of Rangpur and Dinajpur, 1783; Bishnupur and Birbhum, 1799; Orissa zamindars, 1804-17; and Sambalpur, 1827-40.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
Community Area to which they belonged
1. Kolis Gujarat
2. Tamars Chota Nagpur
3. Poligars Tamil Nadu
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
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Interactive Question
Theme: Peasant/tribal movement
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In South India, the Raja of Vizianagram revolted in 1794, the poligars of Tamil Nadu during the 1790ªs, of Malabar and coastal Andhra during the first decade of the 19th century, of Parlekamedi during 1813- 14.
The Kolis of Gujarat did the same during 1824-28, 1839 and 1849.
1789: revolt of the Tamar of Chota Nagpur
Other major rebellions were those of Bilaspur, 1805; the taluqdars of Aligarh, 1814-17; the Bundelas of Jabalpur, 1842; and Khandesh, 1852.
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Interactive Question
Theme: Peasant/tribal movement
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In South India, the Raja of Vizianagram revolted in 1794, the poligars of Tamil Nadu during the 1790ªs, of Malabar and coastal Andhra during the first decade of the 19th century, of Parlekamedi during 1813- 14.
The Kolis of Gujarat did the same during 1824-28, 1839 and 1849.
1789: revolt of the Tamar of Chota Nagpur
Other major rebellions were those of Bilaspur, 1805; the taluqdars of Aligarh, 1814-17; the Bundelas of Jabalpur, 1842; and Khandesh, 1852.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are important features of Cornwallis code?
1. Separation of revenue and justice administration
2. European subjects were brought under its jurisdiction.
3. No action could be taken against government servants for action done in their official capacity.
4. The principle of rule of law was emphasized and imposed.
Select the correct code
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Interactive Question
Theme: Administration in British India
Key feature of the Cornwallis code
1. Separation of revenue and justice administration
2. European subjects were brought under jurisdiction.
3. Government servants were made accountable to civil courts for action done in their official capacity.
4. The principle of rule of law was emphasized and imposed.
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Interactive Question
Theme: Administration in British India
Key feature of the Cornwallis code
1. Separation of revenue and justice administration
2. European subjects were brought under jurisdiction.
3. Government servants were made accountable to civil courts for action done in their official capacity.
4. The principle of rule of law was emphasized and imposed.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Brahmo Samaj
1.In the Brahmo conception of God, there was a high place for doctrines such as incarnation and meditation
2. Brahmo Samaj believed that God is the cause and source of all that exists
3. In the Brahmo Samaj no sacrifice was permitted
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Interactive Question
Theme: Social/cultural reforms in British India
Similar question was asked in UPSC 2017 prelims
To propagate the monotheistic doctrine of Hindu scriptures, Raja Ram Mohun Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha (1815-19). In 1828, he established the Brahmo Sabha, later the Brahmo Samaj. The new faith did not lay down any definite rites and rituals. It was the society of the worshippers of one God. The principles of the Samaj were defined in the Trust Deed and in a pamphlet published about the same time.
¢Brahmo Samaj believed that God is the cause and source of all that exists; so that nature, earth and heaven are all His creations.
¢In the Brahmo conception of God, there is no place for such doctrines as incarnation and meditation.
¢It does not recognize any specially privileged priestly class as mediators between God and man.
¢In the Brahmo Samaj no sacrifice was permitted nor was any object of worship to be reviled.
¢Brahmo religion laid emphasis on the love of mankind, irrespective of colour, race or creed and upon the service of humanity as the highest rule of life.
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Interactive Question
Theme: Social/cultural reforms in British India
Similar question was asked in UPSC 2017 prelims
To propagate the monotheistic doctrine of Hindu scriptures, Raja Ram Mohun Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha (1815-19). In 1828, he established the Brahmo Sabha, later the Brahmo Samaj. The new faith did not lay down any definite rites and rituals. It was the society of the worshippers of one God. The principles of the Samaj were defined in the Trust Deed and in a pamphlet published about the same time.
¢Brahmo Samaj believed that God is the cause and source of all that exists; so that nature, earth and heaven are all His creations.
¢In the Brahmo conception of God, there is no place for such doctrines as incarnation and meditation.
¢It does not recognize any specially privileged priestly class as mediators between God and man.
¢In the Brahmo Samaj no sacrifice was permitted nor was any object of worship to be reviled.
¢Brahmo religion laid emphasis on the love of mankind, irrespective of colour, race or creed and upon the service of humanity as the highest rule of life.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act of 1856?
1.Widows Remarriage Act was introduced by Lord Canning and approved by Lord Dalhousie.
2. It was enacted in response to the campaign launched by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consolidation Question
Theme: Social/cultural reforms in British India
Similar question was asked in UPSC 2017 prelims
Widows Remarriage Act was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, but it was approved by Lord Canning in 1856. The Hindus saw it as a sequel to the Abolition of Sati (Regulation XVII) and took it as a threat to Hinduism.The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act of 1856, enacted in response to the campaign of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar “
Tikdams:Lord Canning came after Lord Dalhousie. So, how could Dalhousie approve a policy of act of a Perosn who came after him. Think about statement 1. Though, you might not be able to reach the answer with this, but this is to let you know that apply some common sense.
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Consolidation Question
Theme: Social/cultural reforms in British India
Similar question was asked in UPSC 2017 prelims
Widows Remarriage Act was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, but it was approved by Lord Canning in 1856. The Hindus saw it as a sequel to the Abolition of Sati (Regulation XVII) and took it as a threat to Hinduism.The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act of 1856, enacted in response to the campaign of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar “
Tikdams:Lord Canning came after Lord Dalhousie. So, how could Dalhousie approve a policy of act of a Perosn who came after him. Think about statement 1. Though, you might not be able to reach the answer with this, but this is to let you know that apply some common sense.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regard to Wahabi Movement:
1. The Wahabi Movement advocated a return to the pure Islam and society of Arabia of the Prophet’s times.
2. Dudu Mian was the founder leader of this movement.
3. It was a reviavlist Movement
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Correct
Comparative Question
Theme: Social/cultural reforms in British India
Similar question was asked in UPSC 2016 prelims
Syed Ahmad was influenced by the teachings of Abdul Wahab and he was founder leader of this movement. Wahabi’s played a notable role in 1857 revolt but their participation in anti-British military activities has not been identified so far. Dudu Mian started the Faraizi movement.
More notes
The Wahabi movement offered the most serious and well-planned challenge to British supremacy in India from 1830’s to 1860’s. Syed Ahmad of Rae Bareli, the leader of this movement in India was influenced by the teaching of Abdul Wahab of Arbia, but even more by the preaching of the Delhi saint Shah Waliullah. Syed Ahmed condemned all accretions to and innovations in Islam and advocated a return to the pure Islam and society of Arabia of the Prophet’s times. The Wahabi movement was basically a revivalist movement.
For the achievement of the desired objectives, Syed Ahmad looked for (i) the right leader, (ii) a proper organisation and (iii) a safe territory wherefrom to launch his Jihad. Syed Ahmad was acclaimed as the desired leader, a country_wide organisation with an elaborate secret code for its working under four spiritual vice regents was set on foot and Sithana in the North-Westem tribal belt was at Patna though it had its missions in Hyderabad, Madras, Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bombay.
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Comparative Question
Theme: Social/cultural reforms in British India
Similar question was asked in UPSC 2016 prelims
Syed Ahmad was influenced by the teachings of Abdul Wahab and he was founder leader of this movement. Wahabi’s played a notable role in 1857 revolt but their participation in anti-British military activities has not been identified so far. Dudu Mian started the Faraizi movement.
More notes
The Wahabi movement offered the most serious and well-planned challenge to British supremacy in India from 1830’s to 1860’s. Syed Ahmad of Rae Bareli, the leader of this movement in India was influenced by the teaching of Abdul Wahab of Arbia, but even more by the preaching of the Delhi saint Shah Waliullah. Syed Ahmed condemned all accretions to and innovations in Islam and advocated a return to the pure Islam and society of Arabia of the Prophet’s times. The Wahabi movement was basically a revivalist movement.
For the achievement of the desired objectives, Syed Ahmad looked for (i) the right leader, (ii) a proper organisation and (iii) a safe territory wherefrom to launch his Jihad. Syed Ahmad was acclaimed as the desired leader, a country_wide organisation with an elaborate secret code for its working under four spiritual vice regents was set on foot and Sithana in the North-Westem tribal belt was at Patna though it had its missions in Hyderabad, Madras, Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bombay.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Arya Samaj
1. It was founded by Dayanand Saraswati.
2. It considered the Vedas and Puranas infallible.
3. It tried to prevent the conversion of Hindus to other religion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Interactive Question
Theme:Social/cultural reform
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2016
-Statement 1 and 3 are correct.
-Arya Samaj believed in the infallibility of only Vedas and denounced all other later scriptures like Puranas.
More notes:
Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, was one of the makers of modern India. With an indigenous orientation, he wanted to bring a new social, religious, economic and political order in India. Taking inspiration from the Vedas, he criticized evil practices like idolatry, caste system, untouchability etc. as prevailed in the then Indian society. Swami Dayanada, through the Arya Samaj, tried to reform the Hindu society and religion.
The Arya Samaj emphasized on the liberation of the Hindu society. Dayananda claimed that only Vedas were the repositories of true knowledge and the only religion was the religion of the Vedas. The principles of economics, politics, social sciences, humanities can be found in the Vedas. His clarion call ÏGo Back to the Vedas created consciousness among the people. He rejected other scriptures and Puranasª. He strongly opposed idol worship, ritualism, practice of animal-sacrifice, the concept of polytheism, the idea of heaven and hell and fatalism.
The Arya Samaj simplified Hinduism and made Hindus conscious of their glorious heritage and superior value of Vedic knowledge. It said that the Hindus should not look towards Christianity, Islam or western culture for guidance.
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Interactive Question
Theme:Social/cultural reform
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2016
-Statement 1 and 3 are correct.
-Arya Samaj believed in the infallibility of only Vedas and denounced all other later scriptures like Puranas.
More notes:
Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, was one of the makers of modern India. With an indigenous orientation, he wanted to bring a new social, religious, economic and political order in India. Taking inspiration from the Vedas, he criticized evil practices like idolatry, caste system, untouchability etc. as prevailed in the then Indian society. Swami Dayanada, through the Arya Samaj, tried to reform the Hindu society and religion.
The Arya Samaj emphasized on the liberation of the Hindu society. Dayananda claimed that only Vedas were the repositories of true knowledge and the only religion was the religion of the Vedas. The principles of economics, politics, social sciences, humanities can be found in the Vedas. His clarion call ÏGo Back to the Vedas created consciousness among the people. He rejected other scriptures and Puranasª. He strongly opposed idol worship, ritualism, practice of animal-sacrifice, the concept of polytheism, the idea of heaven and hell and fatalism.
The Arya Samaj simplified Hinduism and made Hindus conscious of their glorious heritage and superior value of Vedic knowledge. It said that the Hindus should not look towards Christianity, Islam or western culture for guidance.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Cornwallis Code-
1. To give impetus to Permanent Settlement, Zamindars were given the role of Local Administration.
2. The Policing and Judicial powers of Zamindar were further enhanced to strengthen the Permanent Settlement System.
Select the correct code
Correct
nteractive Question
Theme: Land revenue system in British India
-Neither of 1 and 2 are correct about Cornwallis code.
Incorrect
nteractive Question
Theme: Land revenue system in British India
-Neither of 1 and 2 are correct about Cornwallis code.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about Pitts India Act of 1784.
1.The Governors of Presidencies of Bombay and Madras were deprived of their independent powers and Calcutta was given greater powers in matters of war, revenue, and diplomacy,
2. It established the Supreme Court in Calcutta.
3. It established Board of control over the Board of Directors of the company.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Consolidation Question
Theme: Important acts/bills in the British India
Similar Question was asked in UPSC prelims 2015
1773 Regulating Act established Supreme Court at Calcutta.
More information
Regulating Act 1773 Notes
The Regulating Act was passed in the British Parliament in June 1773. It was the first parliamentary ratification and authorization defining the powers and authority of the East India Company with respect to its Indian possessions.
Provisions of The Regulating Act
- This act permitted the company to retain its territorial possessions in India but sought to regulate the activities and functioning of the company. It did not take over power completely, hence called regulatingª.
- The act provided for appointment of a Governor-General along with four Councillors in the Presidency of Fort William (Calcutta), jointly called the Governor-General in Council.
- As per this, Warren Hastings was appointed as the Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William.
- The Governors in Councils at Madras and Bombay were brought under the control of Bengal, especially in matters of foreign policy. Now, they could not wage war against Indian states without Bengalªs approval.
- The company directors were elected for a period of five years and one-fourth of them were to retire every year. Also, they could not be re-elected.
- The company directors were directed to make public all correspondence on revenue, civil and military matters with Indian authorities before the British authorities.
- A Supreme Court of Judicature was established at Calcutta with Sir Elijah Impey as the first Chief Justice. Judges were to come from England. It had civil and criminal jurisdiction over the British subjects and not Indian natives.
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Consolidation Question
Theme: Important acts/bills in the British India
Similar Question was asked in UPSC prelims 2015
1773 Regulating Act established Supreme Court at Calcutta.
More information
Regulating Act 1773 Notes
The Regulating Act was passed in the British Parliament in June 1773. It was the first parliamentary ratification and authorization defining the powers and authority of the East India Company with respect to its Indian possessions.
Provisions of The Regulating Act
- This act permitted the company to retain its territorial possessions in India but sought to regulate the activities and functioning of the company. It did not take over power completely, hence called regulatingª.
- The act provided for appointment of a Governor-General along with four Councillors in the Presidency of Fort William (Calcutta), jointly called the Governor-General in Council.
- As per this, Warren Hastings was appointed as the Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William.
- The Governors in Councils at Madras and Bombay were brought under the control of Bengal, especially in matters of foreign policy. Now, they could not wage war against Indian states without Bengalªs approval.
- The company directors were elected for a period of five years and one-fourth of them were to retire every year. Also, they could not be re-elected.
- The company directors were directed to make public all correspondence on revenue, civil and military matters with Indian authorities before the British authorities.
- A Supreme Court of Judicature was established at Calcutta with Sir Elijah Impey as the first Chief Justice. Judges were to come from England. It had civil and criminal jurisdiction over the British subjects and not Indian natives.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsIswar Chandra Vidyasagar was associated with which of the following institutions?
1. Fort William College
2. Sanskrit College
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
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Interactive Question
Theme:Important personalities associated with our freedom struggle
In 1841, at the age of twenty one years, Ishwar Chandra joined the Fort William College as a head of the Sanskrit department. After five years, in 1846, Vidyasagar left Fort William College and join the Sanskrit College as Assistant Secretary.
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Interactive Question
Theme:Important personalities associated with our freedom struggle
In 1841, at the age of twenty one years, Ishwar Chandra joined the Fort William College as a head of the Sanskrit department. After five years, in 1846, Vidyasagar left Fort William College and join the Sanskrit College as Assistant Secretary.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Britisher wrote introduction to the first English translation of the ‘Bhagwad Gita’ by Charles Wikins?
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Star-marked/special question
Theme:Important Governor general in British India
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2015
Warren Hastings took keen interest in translating the Bhagwad Gita into English, and as a result of his efforts the first English translation appeared in 1785.
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Star-marked/special question
Theme:Important Governor general in British India
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2015
Warren Hastings took keen interest in translating the Bhagwad Gita into English, and as a result of his efforts the first English translation appeared in 1785.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements related to the Dual Government arrangement made by the East-India Company in Bengal:
1. It was Brainchild of Lord Warren Hastings.
2. The Diwani was obtained from the Nawab of Bengal and Nizamat from the Mughal emperor.
3. The British East India Company obtained the actual power; whereas the responsibility and charge of administration was entrusted to the Nawab of Bengal.
Which of the following statement/s are correct?
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Interactive Question
Theme: Consolidation and expansion of British rule in India
In 1765 the system of Dual Government was established, in which the Nawabs ruled on behalf of the British and were mere puppets to the British. In 1772 the system was abolished and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British. Diwani from theMughal emperor and Nizamat from the Nawab of Bengal.Thus statement 2 is incorrect.
It was Introduced by Robert Clive
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Interactive Question
Theme: Consolidation and expansion of British rule in India
In 1765 the system of Dual Government was established, in which the Nawabs ruled on behalf of the British and were mere puppets to the British. In 1772 the system was abolished and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British. Diwani from theMughal emperor and Nizamat from the Nawab of Bengal.Thus statement 2 is incorrect.
It was Introduced by Robert Clive
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 pointsArrange the following events in chronological order:
1. Second Anglo Maratha war
2. Fourth Anglo-Mysore war
3. Permanent Settlement of Lord Cornawallis
4. Abolition of Sati
Select the correct codes:
Correct
Consolidation Question
Theme: Consolidation and expansion of British rule in India
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2017
-Second Anglo Maratha war(1802-1803)
-Fourth Anglo-Mysore war(1798)
– Permanent Settlement of Lord Cornawallis(1793)
– Abolition of Sati(1828)
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Consolidation Question
Theme: Consolidation and expansion of British rule in India
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2017
-Second Anglo Maratha war(1802-1803)
-Fourth Anglo-Mysore war(1798)
– Permanent Settlement of Lord Cornawallis(1793)
– Abolition of Sati(1828)
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about Indigo revolt:
1. Forceful cultivation of Indigo was resented by the peasants and this was the main reason behind the revolt.
2. The revolt was violent in nature.
3. Middle class Indians supported the revolt.
4.As a result of revolt Indigo commission was appointed which held the planters guilty, and criticized them for the coercive methods they used with indigo cultivators.
Which of the following statement/s are correct?
Correct
Consolidation Question
Theme: Peasant/tribal movement
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2018
Statement 1, 3 and 4 are correct
-Most historians consider historians consider that the Indigo Revolt was largely non-violent and was carried out on path of satyagraha which was later adopted by Gandhi.
-Tikdam: If we eliminate statement 2 we will automatically get the answer by elimination method without even knowing the other 3 statements.
Titbits: If we eliminate statement 2 we will automatically get the answer by elimination method without even knowing the other 3 statements. “
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Consolidation Question
Theme: Peasant/tribal movement
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Statement 1, 3 and 4 are correct
-Most historians consider historians consider that the Indigo Revolt was largely non-violent and was carried out on path of satyagraha which was later adopted by Gandhi.
-Tikdam: If we eliminate statement 2 we will automatically get the answer by elimination method without even knowing the other 3 statements.
Titbits: If we eliminate statement 2 we will automatically get the answer by elimination method without even knowing the other 3 statements. “
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsWho started the newspaper known as Indian Mirror?
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-Devendra Nath Tagore started the Indian Mirror newspaper in early 1862. This newspaper was published in English.
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-Devendra Nath Tagore started the Indian Mirror newspaper in early 1862. This newspaper was published in English.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements related to Coinage and Rupees during British era:
1. Each of the three presidencies of the British East India Company (Bengal, Bombay and Madras) issued their own coinage till revolt of 1857.
2. The coins issued used to bear the portrait of Queen Victoria.
3. Paper money in the form of a 10-rupee note was first issued by the Bank of Hindustan.
Which of the above statement/s are correct?
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-Up to 1835, each of the three presidencies of the British East India Company (Bengal,Bombay and Madras) issued their own coinage. Thus statement 1 is incorrect.
[Additional reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_rupee%5D
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-Up to 1835, each of the three presidencies of the British East India Company (Bengal,Bombay and Madras) issued their own coinage. Thus statement 1 is incorrect.
[Additional reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_rupee%5D
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following books were written by Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar?
1. Bornoporichoy
2. Betal Panchabinsati
3. Upakramanika
4. Banglar Itihas
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
Correct
Star-marked/special question
Theme:Important personalities associated with our freedom struggle
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2018
Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar authored several books such as Bornoporichoy, Betal Panchabinsati, Upakramanika, kotha mala, Banglar Itihas, Sitar Bonobas, etc. His first books Betal Panchabingsatiª saw the light of the day in 1847.
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Star-marked/special question
Theme:Important personalities associated with our freedom struggle
Similar question was asked in upsc prelims 2018
Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar authored several books such as Bornoporichoy, Betal Panchabinsati, Upakramanika, kotha mala, Banglar Itihas, Sitar Bonobas, etc. His first books Betal Panchabingsatiª saw the light of the day in 1847.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Indian national movement:
1. Revolt of 1857 had spread to all over India.
2. The founder of the Doctrine of Lapse policy was Lord Dalhousie.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Correct
Consolidation Question
Theme: 1857 Revolt
The Revolt at Meerut and the capture of Delhi was the precursor to a widespread mutiny by the sepoys and rebellion almost all over North India, as well as Central and Western India.
South India remained quiet and Punjab and Bengal were only marginally affected.
Dalhousie applied the doctrine of lapse vigorously for annexing Indian princely states, but the policy was not solely of his invention. The Court of Directors of the East India Company had articulated this early in 1834.As per this policy, the Company annexed Mandvi in 1839, Kolaba and Jalaun in 1840 and Surat in 1842.
Incorrect
Consolidation Question
Theme: 1857 Revolt
The Revolt at Meerut and the capture of Delhi was the precursor to a widespread mutiny by the sepoys and rebellion almost all over North India, as well as Central and Western India.
South India remained quiet and Punjab and Bengal were only marginally affected.
Dalhousie applied the doctrine of lapse vigorously for annexing Indian princely states, but the policy was not solely of his invention. The Court of Directors of the East India Company had articulated this early in 1834.As per this policy, the Company annexed Mandvi in 1839, Kolaba and Jalaun in 1840 and Surat in 1842.
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If the answer is (c) , why its showing (a) in Q1 ?
according to explanation,it should be D…. but i dnt know why it z showing A