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1. The infamous Third Battle of Panipat was fought between which among the following belligerents?
[A] British and Marathas
[B] Mughals and Marathas
[C] Afghans and British
[D] Marathas and Afghans
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Correct Answer: D [Marathas and Afghans]
Notes:
Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. This was the largest war of the 18th century. The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau. The battle followed a two months seige and skirmishes. The Marathas were badly defeated in the war suffering a life of around 60-70 thousand warriors. They lost their ablest commanders. Balaji Baji Rao could not absorb this shock and died soon afterwards.
2. Which one of the following books is the official History of Revolt of 1857 published by publication division ,Ministry of Information and broadcasting ,Government of India?
[A] Eighteen Fifty Seven
[B] Theories of Indian Mutiny
[C] The Sepoy Mutiny and the Revolt of 1857
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Eighteen Fifty Seven]
Notes:
Eighteen Fifty Seven was written by well known Indian Historian Dr. Surendra Nath Sen ,with a foreword by Maulana Azad. It was published on May 1957 by the publication division, Ministry of Information and broadcasting, Government of India.
3. In which year East India Company was brought under British parliamentary control?
[A] 1773
[B] 1793
[C] 1813
[D] 1833
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Correct Answer: A [1773]
Notes:
The regulating act of 1773 was the first step of the British government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company. Finally, The Act for the good government of India of 1858 abolished the East India Company and the powers were taken over by the British Crown.
4. Who among the following was the author Mahatma-Life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ?
[A] D. G. Tendulkar
[B] Colonel G. B. Singh
[C] Susheela Naiyyar
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [D. G. Tendulkar]
Notes:
Dinanath Gopal Tendulkar is the author of an eight-volume biography of Mahatma Gandhi titled “Mahatma-Life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi”. He was an was an Indian writer and documentary film maker.
5. Which among the following is not a work of Rabindranath Tagore?
[A] The Gardner
[B] Gitanjali
[C] King of Dark Chamber
[D] All of the above are works of Rabindranath Tagore
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above are works of Rabindranath Tagore]
Notes:
The Gardener was published in 1913. Gitanjali was published in 1910, The King of the Dark Chamber (Originally Raja, 1910) was published in 1914. In the year 1913, he won Nobel prize (First non-European) in literature.
6. Poverty and Un-British Rule in India by Dadabhai Naoroji, was the original classic work on poverty in India. In which year this work was published?
[A] 1900
[B] 1901
[C] 1903
[D] 1905
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Correct Answer: B [1901]
Notes:
The book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India depicts how the British rule was draining the wealth of India into Britain. Dadabhai Naoroji is the writer of the book. The book was published in the year 1901.
7. During British Era, East India Company had established botanical gardens at 4 locations as centers for improving botanical knowledge and experimentation under the local Governments. Which among the following is not among them ?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Poona
[C] Sibpur
[D] Madras
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Correct Answer: A [Lucknow]
Notes:
The East India Company had established botanical gardens at Sibpur, pune, Saharanpur and Madras. On 13 February 1890, Botanical Survey of India was established by the East India Company.
8. Satyashodhak Samaj whose main aim was to liberate the social Shudra and Untouchables castes from exploitation and oppression was established by _____?
[A] Rajaram Mohan Rai
[B] Narayan Guru
[C] Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
[D] Lahuji Raghoji Salve
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Correct Answer: C [Mahatma Jyotirao Phule]
Notes:
Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in Pune, Maharashtra, on 24 September 1873. It was a social reform society. It mainly focused on empowering the underprivileged groups, women, Shudras, and Dalits. Savitribai (Wife of Jyotirao) was the head of women’s section of the organization.
9. Which among the following was set up as Imperial Record Department ?
[A] Indian Museum, Kolkata
[B] Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
[C] Central Reference Library
[D] National Archives of India (NAI)
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Correct Answer: D [National Archives of India (NAI)]
Notes:
The National Archives of India was established as the Imperial Record Department in 1891 in Calcutta. G. W. Forrest was declared as the department head. In the year 1911, it was transferred to New Delhi.
10. Which ruler transformed the Moti Masjid in Lahore, initially built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, into a repository for gemstones?
[A] Jahangir
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Furrukhsiyar
[D] Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Maharaja Ranjit Singh]
Notes:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the leader of the Sikh Empire, converted the Moti Masjid in Lahore, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, into a repository for gemstones. This transformation is a testament to his love for precious stones and artifacts, signaling his wealth and power. It also exemplifies the cultural change over time, wherein the purpose of architectural structures shifted with the changing dynasties.
