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Question 1 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Third Battle of Panipat.
- The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and the invading armies of Afghan general Ahmed Shah Abdali.
- After the battle, the Marathas lost their preeminent position in north India, which ultimately paved the way for British colonial powers to take over.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and the invading armies of Afghan general Ahmed Shah Abdali in 1761. The battle, fought about 90 km north of Delhi, was won by the Afghans and left about 40,000 troops of the Marathas dead. After the battle, the Marathas lost their preeminent position in north India, which ultimately paved the way for British colonial powers to take over.
IncorrectSolution: c)
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and the invading armies of Afghan general Ahmed Shah Abdali in 1761. The battle, fought about 90 km north of Delhi, was won by the Afghans and left about 40,000 troops of the Marathas dead. After the battle, the Marathas lost their preeminent position in north India, which ultimately paved the way for British colonial powers to take over.
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Question 2 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Portuguese in India.
- The Portuguese were the last Europeans to come to India and were also the last to leave India.
- The Portuguese discoveryof the sea route to India was the first recorded trip made directly from Europe to India.
- The Portuguese were quite tolerant towards all religions in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
The Portuguese, the first Europeans to come to India, were also the last to leave this land. It was 1961 before the Government of India recaptured Goa, Daman and Diu from them.
The Portuguese discovery of the sea route to India was the first recorded trip made directly from Europe to India via the Cape of Good Hope, in the Atlantic Ocean. It was undertaken under the command of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during the reign of King Manuel I in 1495–1499.
The Portuguese brought with them the same zeal to promote Christianity and the wish to persecute all Muslims. Intolerant towards the Muslims, the Portuguese were initially quite tolerant towards the Hindus. However, over time, after the introduction of the Inquisition in Goa, there was a change and Hindus were also persecuted.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The Portuguese, the first Europeans to come to India, were also the last to leave this land. It was 1961 before the Government of India recaptured Goa, Daman and Diu from them.
The Portuguese discovery of the sea route to India was the first recorded trip made directly from Europe to India via the Cape of Good Hope, in the Atlantic Ocean. It was undertaken under the command of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during the reign of King Manuel I in 1495–1499.
The Portuguese brought with them the same zeal to promote Christianity and the wish to persecute all Muslims. Intolerant towards the Muslims, the Portuguese were initially quite tolerant towards the Hindus. However, over time, after the introduction of the Inquisition in Goa, there was a change and Hindus were also persecuted.
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Question 3 of 5
Arrange the following early political associations in British India, in the chronological order of their formation.
- East India Association, London
- Poona Sarvojanik Sabha
- The British Indian Association
- The Bombay Association
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: a)
The British Indian Association – 1851 Bengal
Madras Native Association 1852
The Bombay Association — 1852 Dadabhai Naoroji
East India Association 1866 London
Poona Sarvojanik Sabha—1870
The Madras Mahajana Sabha—1884
IncorrectSolution: a)
The British Indian Association – 1851 Bengal
Madras Native Association 1852
The Bombay Association — 1852 Dadabhai Naoroji
East India Association 1866 London
Poona Sarvojanik Sabha—1870
The Madras Mahajana Sabha—1884
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Question 4 of 5
The Ilbert Bill Controversy is a high watermark in the history of Indian National Movement. It is related to
- Improving working conditions in factories for Indian workers
- Ban of indigenous press and missionary activities by the state
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: c)
According to the system of law, a European could be tried only by a European Judge or a European Magistrate. The disqualification was unjust and it was sought to cast a needless discredit and dishonour upon the Indian-born members of the judiciary.
C.P. Ilbert, Law Member, introduced a bill in 1883 to abolish this discrimination in judiciary. But Europeans opposed this Bill strongly.
They also suggested that it was better to end the English rule in India than to allow the English to be subjected to the Indian Judges and Magistrates. The bill ended due to this opposition.
The Ilbert Bill controversy helped the cause of Indian nationalism. The immediate result of this awakening of India was the birth of the Indian National Congress in 1885, the very next year of Ripon’s departure.
IncorrectSolution: c)
According to the system of law, a European could be tried only by a European Judge or a European Magistrate. The disqualification was unjust and it was sought to cast a needless discredit and dishonour upon the Indian-born members of the judiciary.
C.P. Ilbert, Law Member, introduced a bill in 1883 to abolish this discrimination in judiciary. But Europeans opposed this Bill strongly.
They also suggested that it was better to end the English rule in India than to allow the English to be subjected to the Indian Judges and Magistrates. The bill ended due to this opposition.
The Ilbert Bill controversy helped the cause of Indian nationalism. The immediate result of this awakening of India was the birth of the Indian National Congress in 1885, the very next year of Ripon’s departure.
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Question 5 of 5
Partition of Bengal was revoked in 1911 by
CorrectSolution: b)
In July 1905, Curzon announced the partition of the undivided Bengal Presidency. Curzon left for Britain in 1905, but the agitation continued for many years. Partition was finally reversed in 1911 by Lord Hardinge in the face of unrelenting opposition.
IncorrectSolution: b)
In July 1905, Curzon announced the partition of the undivided Bengal Presidency. Curzon left for Britain in 1905, but the agitation continued for many years. Partition was finally reversed in 1911 by Lord Hardinge in the face of unrelenting opposition.
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