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Q1. The Russian traveller who visited the Deccan during the medieval period of Indian history was ...
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Q2. Who out of the following was NOT a moderate?
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Q3. In 1921, the sesseion of INC was held when its President was in prison and with some other leader acting as President. Who was the Congress President in prison?
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Q4. When the Portuguese arrived in India, the foreigners whom they encountered as trade rivals were the ......
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Q5. The Congress Ministries resigned in November 1939 because
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Q6. Which one of the following is the most significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to modern India?
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Q7. Assertion (A): The Quit India Movement of 1942 marked the culmination of the Indian Freedom Movement. Reason {R} : After the Quit India Movement it was only a question of time and determining the actual mechanics of the transfer of power.
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Q8. Which of the following were the causes for the rapid dissolution of the Mughal empire? (1) Degeneration of the Mughal nobility. (2) The absence of the Law of Succession. (3) Foreign invasion.
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Q9. Federation, Indian responsibility, reservation and safeguards were the three lynchpins of ....
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Q10. On whose recommendation was the Constituent Assembly formed?
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Q11. Which one of the following archaeologists initially discovered the Mohanjodaro site of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
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Q12. Match the following kings (in alphabets) with their contributions (in numbers): (A) Chandragupta Maurya (B) Samudragupta {C} Harsha Vardhan (D) Rajendra Chola ........ (1) The great Council at Prayag (2) Jainism (3) Gangaikondacholapuram (4) Allahabad Pillar
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Q13. The Indian National Army was orgnised by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at .....
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Q14. Arrange the following events in the Indian National Congress in the correct chronological order: (1) The Muslim League and the Indian National Congress met jointly. (2) The Indian National Congress divided into two groups. (3) The resolution for "complete independence" was passed. (4) The Non-cooperation resolution was passed.
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Q15. Arrange the following events during the Indian Freedom Movement in the correct chronological order: (1) Singh Sabha Movement (2) Quit India Movement (3) Dandi March (4) Gurdwara Reform Movement
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Q16. Arrange the following British initiatives during their rule in India in the correct chronological order of their happening: (1) Second Hunter Commission (2) Charles Wood's Despatch (3) Sadler Commission (4) Raleigh Commission.
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Q17. The Second Round Table Conference was held in ....
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Q18. Match the following works (in alphabets) with their authors (in numbers): (A) Dayabhaga (B) Mitakshara {C} Nagananda (D) Ramayana ..... (1) Harsha (2) Jimutavahana (3) Krittivasa (4) Vijnanesvara
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Q19. Which is the only Indian National Congress Session in which Mahatma Gandhiji presided?
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Q20. The Harappans did not know the use of .....
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Q21. Which one of the following was the contemporary Bengal king during the time of Harsha of Kannauj?
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Q22. In which one of the following inscriptions is Ashoka mentioned by name?
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Q23. During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid?
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Q24. In which one of the following periods were the rock-cut " Hindu " temples a characteristic feature of architecture?
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Q25. Who among the following led the sepoys at Kanpur in the 1857 uprising?
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Q26. The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Nauroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he .....
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Q27. Assertion (A): Ali Brothers founded the Swaraj Party. Reason {R}: The Swarajists were in favour of council entry and obstruction from within.
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Q28. Which of the following introduced a measure of provincial autonomy?
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Q29. Swaraj as a national demand was first made by ......
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Q30. Moderates and the Extremists of the Indian National Congress differed mainly on the issue of ........
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Q31. The system of " Dyarchy " was first introduced by ......
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Q32. Mahmud Gawan was the Prime Minister in
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Q33. Match the following leaders (in alphabets) with their famous quotes (in numbers): (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Jawaharlal Nehru {C} Bal Gangadhar Tilak (D) Subash Chandra Bose. ..... (1) Swaraj is my birthright. (2) Truth and Non-violence is my God (3) Without peace, all other dreams vanish and reduced to ashes. (4) Give me blood, I shall give you freedom.
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Q34. Albuquerque capt;ured Goa from the ruler of
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Q35. Which one of the following was the most immediate factor for the spread of Swadeshi and Boycott agitation during the first decade of the present century?
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Q36. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
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Q37. Which of the following statements are true of the Congress Socialist Party which was founded in 1934, a breakaway group from INC? (1) It was a forum for various kinds of Socialists in India. (2) It was a rival organisation of Indian National Congress. (3) It championed the cause of workers and peasants.
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Q38. Match the following places of architectural importance (in alphabets) with the dynasties responsible for its development (in numbers): (A) Amaravati (B) Aihole {C} Thanjavur (D) Halebid ..... (1) Hoysalas (2) Cholas (3) Satavahanas (4) Chalukyas (5) Pandyas.
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Q39. Match the following leaders of independence movement (in alphabets) with their views/comments on the Cripps Mission proposals in 1942 (in numbers): (A) Aurobindo Ghosh (B) Ambedkar {C} Gandhi (D) Sapru and Jayakar ..... (1) Post dated cheque (2) The autocratic powers of Viceroy would remain. (3) It will do the greatest harm to the depressed classes (4) The creation of more than one Union will be disastrous.
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Q40. Match the following British Reforms Proposals (in alphabets) with their aims and objectives (in numbers): (A) Marley Minto Reforms (B) Montague Chelmsford Reforms (C} Reform Act 1935 (D) Cripps' Proposals ...... (1) Dyarchy in the Provinces (2) Provincial autonomy (3) Introduction of separate electorate (4) Provision for establishment of a Constituent Assembly.
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Q41. Assertion (A): The Zamindari Settlement was introduced by Lord Cornwallis. Reason {R}: The British desired to create a landed class in India for support.
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Q42. Assertion (A): In the 19th century, India became a victim of colonialism. Reason {R}: Industrial revolution resulted in the need for more and more markets.
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Q43. The purpose of Cripps Mission was to ....
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Q44. Alauddin Khilji maintained control on price during his reign because
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Q45. "Ghadar Party" in USA was formed by ....
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Q46. Ilbert bill was prepared for abolishing judicial disqualification based on racial distinction. The bill was vehemently criticised by the Europeans living in India. Who was the Governor General at that time?
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Q47. Arrange the following events in the correct chronological of their happening: (1) Cabinet Mission (2) Montague Chelmsford Reforms (C} Minto Morley Reforms (4) Cripps Mission.
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Q48. Who among the following Sultans declared himself as a lieutenant of Caliph?
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Q49. Lord Cornwallis introduced .....system
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Q50. Who among the following accepted "Din-i-Ilahi"?