Tag: modern indian history

The modern State is a/an ________________.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The Indian Contract Act came into force on:,

Which monument is known as "The National Monument of India"?

Consider the following statements:
1. Harappan cities were not made on grid patterns
2. Burnt bricks are found in the Indus valley civilization.
3. Harappan cities consisted of Citadel, lower town and sometimes a middle town.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements:
1. The 4th Buddhist Council led to the formation of Hinayana and Mahanaya sects.
2. The Hinayana sect believes in the worship of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With respect to Permanent Settlement, consider the following statements:
1. Under this system zamindars were considered as the true owners of the land.
2. If the zamindars were unable to pay their taxes to British, then their land was sold out in auction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following acts in the chronological order:
1. Vernacular Press Act
2. Official Secrets Act
3. Metcalfe's Act
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With respect to religious philosophy of Jainism consider the following statements:
1. Jain texts condemn the practice of caste system.
2. The practice of Sallekhana was popular among Jain monks and nuns.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding Vedanta school of Philosophy:
1. The Brahmasutra of Badarayana complied in the second century B.C. formed its basic text.
2. Vallabhacharya was its propounder.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. Bali and Bhaga were two important taxes during Gupta period.
2. Sita was a tax on land during Mauryan period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?