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Match List 1 with List II  by using the code given below:

List I List II
A Satyashodak Samaj 1 Dhondo Keshav
B Satyartha Prakash 2 Ishwara Chandra Vidya Sagar
C S.N.D.T University 3 Dayananada Saraswathi
D Poona Sarvajanika Sabha 4 Jyothiba Phule
5 Mahadeva Govinda Ranade
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  1. A-3,B-4,C-2,D-5

  2. A-4,B-2,C-1,D-3

  3. A-5,B-1,C-4,D-2

  4. A-4,B-3,C-1,D-5

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satyashodhak Samaj was formed by Jyotibha Phule, Satyartha Prakash was formed by Dayanand Saraswathi . S.ND.T university was established by Dhondho Keshava karve, Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was formed by Mahadeva Govind Ranade.

Which of the following was the division of Indian history made by James Mill ?

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  1. Early ages, middle ages and modern age.

  2. Old age. middle age, and contemporary age.

  3. Ancient, medieval and modern.

  4. Hindu, Muslim and British.

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Correct Option: D

Trace out the growth of Kathak as a dance form through the centuries.
a. Kathak through Bhakti cult.
b. Kathak through the case of story tellers.
c. Kathak through the Nawab of Awadh.
d. Kathak through the Mughals.

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  1. a, d, b, c

  2. b, a, d, c

  3. d, c, b, a

  4. b, c, a, d

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Correct Option: B

Consider the following statements with reference to Nationalist movement in South-east Asia
(a) Ho-Chi-Minh reorganized the nationalist groups as Vietnamese communist party in 1930.
(b) Gandhiji began the salt march from his Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi and manufactured a handful of salt to break colonial laws. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

history what is history? historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

  1. (a) only

  2. (b) only

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. Neither (a) nor (b)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ho chi Minch Trail formed the backbone of the Vietnamese in their struggle for freedom, unification and during US attack.

Which canal has reduced the distance between Europe and India?

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  1. Panama

  2. Alaska

  3. Suez

  4. Nile

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Suez.

The past, present and future are linked by a ___________ chain of events.

history what is history? historiography in the west historiography: development in the west historiography: indian tradition

  1. broken

  2. continuous

  3. shattered

  4. discontinuous

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The past, present and future are linked by a continuous chain of events. Your sense of the present is just reflecting where in the block universe you are at that instance. The past is just a slice of the universe at an earlier location while the future is at a later location. 

What do we learn by studying History ?

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  1. How one should behave today in order to shape a good future.

  2. Changes in human civilizations.

  3. Scientists who made many discoveries.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

History mainly provides us with guidelines about how we should behave in order to shape a good future , history also serves to ispire and to motivate us.By studying history , we get to know about the give and take that took place between our own and other civilizations.We also understand how people's way of life went on changing.It tells of the many scientific discoveries that brought about important changes in human civilization and of the scientists who made those discoveries.

What is History ?

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  1. The science that tries to understand past events is called 'history'.

  2. The science that tries to understand present events is called 'history'.

  3. The science that tries to understand future events is called 'history'.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The science that tries to understand past events is called 'history'. The past includes many events that have already taken place. History attempts to find out answers to many questions by studying the way of thinking of past societies , their actions and the consequences. The study of history makes it possible for us to study what is and what is not favourable for the progress of human society.

 Period from 1630 CE to 1810 CE was defined as ?

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  1. Medieval India

  2. Peshwa Period 

  3. Maratheshahi 

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The period from 1630 CE to 1810 CE is broadly defined as Maratheshahi .The Hindawi Swaraj formed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a State for the people , founded with the noble intention of the welfare of common people , removal of oppression and the protection of Maharashtra Dharma. In the period after Shivaji Maharaj , Maratha power spread to all parts of India.

Which British system was like "sweet poison"?

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  1. Revenue policy

  2. Subsidiary alliance

  3. Policy of annexation

  4. Permanent deposit policy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subsidiary alliance.