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If you lived in Agra during Shahjahan's time what would you witness the most ?

  1. Rebellion of Rajputs

  2. A lot of construction activity

  3. Peasant rebellions

  4. Flourishing banking activities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Some of the famous Mughal buildings were built in this period like Taj Mahal, Redfort, Jama Masjid (Delhi) etc.

Arrange the following social reforms organization chronologically on the basis of their foundation.
A. Arya Samaj
B. Prarthana Samaj
C. Veda Samaj
D. Shree Narayan dharma Pariplana (SNDP) Yogam

  1. A, D, C, B

  2. A, B, C, D

  3. D, C, B, A

  4. C, B, A, D


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Veda Samaj was an extremely important social reform in th southern India. The Samaj was established in Madras in the year 1864 mainly with the efforts of the sridharalu Nady and Keshab chandra Sen. the main Philosophies of Veda Samaj were very similar to that of Brahmo Samaj, at least in their theistic principals. 
Prathana Samaj, or "Prayer Society" in Sanskrit, was a movement for religious and social reforms in bombay based on earlier reforms movements. Prarthana Samaj is founded by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang in 1867 with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God. The main reformers were the intellectuals who advocate reforms of the social system of the Hindus.
Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement founded by Swami Dayanand on 7 April 1875. He was a sanyasi who believed in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
SNDP Yogam formed on 1903 by the efforts of a group of people who worked hard for the upliftment of the socially backward classes.

Match the column I with column II and select the correctly matched alternative from the given.

Column I Column II
I. Alvars A. Saivism
II. Nayanars B.Vaishnavism
III. Sufis C. Basavanna
IV. Virashaivas D. Islam
  1. I - B, II - A, III - D, IV - C

  2. I - D, II - B, III - A, IV - C

  3. I - A, II - B, III - C, IV - D

  4. I - B, II - D, III - A, IV - D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The alwar or azhears were Tamil poet-saints of south India who lived between the sixth and ninth centuries A.D. and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Lord Vishnu. The Nayanars were Shaivite devotional poets of Tamil Nadu, active between the fifth and the tenth centuries. Sufism is a common term given to Islamic mysticism - the belief that one can become united with God through prayer and meditation and by living a simple and strict life. They were inspired by teachings of Quran.
The Virashaivas are a bhakti, or devotional, movement in the southern Indian state of Karnatake that was founded in the 12th century by their leader, Basavanna.

The non-Brahmin movement was launched by E.V. Ramaswamy Periyar mainly to ___________________.

  1. Create self respect in the minds of Dravidians

  2. Oust the Brahmans form Tamilnadu

  3. Humiliating theBrahmins

  4. acquire political power,


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Periyar was a social activist and radical advocate of anti-Brahmanism. He started self respect movement or the Dravidian movement.

Western education proved to be significant because it ________________.

  1. changed the habits of Indians.

  2. led to industrialization of India.

  3. established democracy in India.

  4. changed the thinking and outlook of the Indians.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education changed the thinking process. Malpractices like sati, casteism, no education for women were brought an end to a large extend.

The Revolt of 1857 was a landmark in the history of India because it 
a. taught Indians to fight against a common enemy.
b. gave confidence, courage and hope to the Indian people.
c. transferred the power from the company to the British Crown.
d. spread all over India and involved all Indians.
Which of the following alternative has the correct reasons ?

  1. a, b and c

  2. a, b and d

  3. a, c and d

  4. b, c and d


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The influence of the rebel was confined to North India. Moreover, it was a revolt that saw unity among various sects of the Indian society.

The following persons were the President of India at one time or the other. Identify the correct chronological order in which they held the office
a. Dr. Sarvepalli Radha Krishanan
b. Dr. Zakir Hussain
c. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
d. Dr. V. V. Giri

  1. c, d, b, a

  2. a, b, c, d

  3. c, a, b, d

  4. b, d, c, a


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India. He was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having served as the President of the Constituent Assembly. Prasad is the only President to have been elected twice for the office.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice President of India (1952-1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. Dr Zakir Hussain was the third President of India from May 13, 1967 until his death.
Varahagiri Venkata Giri commonly known as V.V.Giri, was the fourth President of the Republic of India from 24 August 1969 to 23 August 1974. He served as Acting President of India from 3 May 1969 to 20 July 1969, before getting elected.

People were afraid  of sending the girls to schools in mid-nineteenth century for many reasons. Which of the following was NOT true ?

  1. People feared that school would take girls away from home.

  2. Schools would prevent girls from doing their domestic duties.

  3. People felt that education would improve the condition of women.

  4. Traveling to school might have corrupting influence on girls.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amongst all this is the most appropriate option. Moreover, the women in Indian society did not enjoy rights & liberties as men did.

Cabinet Mission came to India in

  1. 1945 AD

  2. 1946 AD

  3. 1947 AD

  4. 1948 AD


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Cabinet Mission arrived on 24th Mar, 1946 in Indian & published its plan on May 16, 1946. This mission consisted of Lord Pethick Lawrence Sir Stafford Cripps and A. V. Alexander.

Arrange the following organizations in chronological order.
a. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
b. All India Muslim League
c. Indian Association
d. Indian National Congress 

  1. c, d, c, a

  2. c, d, b, a

  3. a, b, d, c

  4. b, a, c, d


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian Association founded by Dwarkanath Tagore and his illustration cousin Prasanno Kumar Tagore in 1831.
From its foundation on 28 December 1885 until the time of independence of India on 15 August 1947, the Indian National Congress was the largest and most prominent Indian public organization, and have defining influence on the Indian Independence Movement. All- India Muslim league, founded in 1906 under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. RSS was founded in 1925 by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar.