Quiz 124 : Indian History

1.A Figure is identified as " Shiva" represented in Harappan Seals. This seal characterizes Shiva in__________?
(A)form of Lingam & not surrounded by Animals
(B)Form of Yogic posture & surrounded by animals
(C)Form of Lingam and surrounded by Animals

2.The rebels in the revolt 1857 had __________?
(A)a clear political perspective
(B)no clear political perspective
(C)were not defeated because of betrayal of central leadership

3.In which year collector in each District of Bengal was made responsible for settling the revenue and colleting it?
(A)1780
(B)1786
(C)1790

4.Consider the following statements regarding Wood's dispatch. Which among them is NOT correct?
(A)Wood's Dispatch of 1854 laid the foundation of present system of education in India.
(B)It helped the educational institutions founded private efforts to obtain grants from government of India
(C)It made a provision of moral and religious education as important part of education

5.Consider the following statements regarding Neolithic settlements. Which among them is not true?
(A)Neolithic settlements in Indian Subcontinent are not older than 6000 BC
(B)The Neolithic Age People used tools of polished stone
(C)They cultivated wheat and barley and also domesticated sheep and goats

6.Consider the following statements regarding about " Village Headman" in Gupta Period. Which among them is/ are not true?
(A)They used to manage village affairs with consent of King
(B)No land transaction could be effected without their consent
(C)They were important figures in Gupta Period

7.In Chalcolithic communities ___________?
(A)Male God Figurines were abundant but female rare
(B)Female God Figurine were abundant but male rare
(C)Both were rare

8.The gradual increase in rural indebtness in India under the British Rule was NOT because of?
(A)fragmentation of land holdings & lack of irrigational facilities
(B)decline of cottage industries
(C)Introduction of Cash crops

9.Consider the following statements regarding Cornwallis Permanent Settlements of Bengal. Which among them in NOT True?
(A)Ryots were put under the mercy of Zamindars
(B)Zamindars were made allies of East India Company
(C)This system secured a stable Income for east India Company

10.Which among the following was not a reason behind the Rise of Magadha as imperial power in Ancient India?
(A)strategic position surrounded by five hills and aggressive policy of rulers
(B)rich and fertile zone with good communication channels
(C)association with Buddhism and Mahatma Buddha

11.The Yandaboo Treaty of 1826 gave following outcomes except_______?
(A)Guaranteed Protection to British Merchants
(B)An Indemnity of one crore rupees to British
(C)territorial acquiring of Assam only

12.Which among the following was NOT a result of British Imperialistic policies on Indian Agriculture?
(A)polarization between land owners and tillers (cultivators)
(B)increase in number of landless laborers
(C)creation of a independent market economy

13.Which among the following three statements regarding Pitts India act are not true?
(A)It had been enacted to primarily weed-out corruption in the East India Company in the Bengal.
(B)The members of the Governor General's Council were reduced from 6 to 3
(C)The governor General was empowered to hold the office of Commander in Chief in special cases

14.Which among the following is NOT a appropriate reason of failure of French against English in India?
(A)The authorities in France didn't recognize the importance of securing political power in India
(B)The French were inferior to English in Naval Strength
(C)Some of important French Officers were heavily bribed by British

15.Which among the following statements is NOT true regarding Chola Kings?
(A)Chola King Rajendra I conquered Ceylon and they held Ceylon till they were expelled by VijayBahu I
(B)The Cholas fell in 13th century when their territory was shared by Hoysalas and Pandya
(C)Rajendra I has a good naval force which helped him to conquer Burma, Malaysia and Sumatra

16.Among the Satapatha Brahmana, Brihadaranyak Upnishad , Acaranga Sutra and Vinay Pitaka which are related to Vedic Literature?
(A)Satapatha Brahmana, Brihadaranyak Upnishad ,Acaranga Sutra and Vinay Pitaka
(B)Satapatha Brahmana, Brihadaranyak Upnishad and Acaranga Sutra
(C)Satapatha Brahmana & Brihadaranyak Upanishad

17.Among textiles, slaves, metal objects and spices which were the most important articles of export from India Ports during early centuries of Christian Era?
(A) textiles, slaves, metal objects and spices
(B) textiles, slaves, and spices
(C) textiles, metal objects and spices

18.Which among the following characters describes DaraShikoh?
(A)Treacherous Behavior
(B)rebellion against his father
(C)liberal views towards all religions

19.In Buddhism " Dharmachkraparivartan" is related to which among the following?
(A)salvation
(B)first sermon
(C)code of conduct

20.Ilahi was a common Gold Coin during the reign of Akbar . It was equal to ________rupee silver coin?
(A)10
(B)12
(C)15