History Objective Test Paper

History Objective Test Paper
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1. The British started economic exploitation of the Indians when —
(A) There remained no fear of the Mughal emperor
(B) There remained no fear of the might of the Maratha after the 3rd Battle of Panipat
(C) No European rival after the 3rd Anglo- French war
(D) They captured political power in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa after the battle of Plassey
Ans. (D)

2. Which one of the following is the oldest smriti?
(A) Vishnu Dharamasastra
(B) Manu smriti
(C) Yajnavalkya smriti
(D) Narada smriti
Ans. (B)

3. The Hindu College of Calcutta the first College in India which imparted instructions, mainly in English language was established
in 1817 A.D. primarily due-to the efforts of —
(A) English missionaries
(B) Enlighteded Bengalis
(C) Marques Hastings the Governor General
(D) Liberal English educationalists
Ans. (D)

4. Which one of the regions is known for paintings that are manuscript illustrations in miniature executed on palm-leaf during the
period A.D. 1100-1300?
(A) Kerala
(B) Deccan
(C) The Chola kingdom
(D) Western India
Ans. (A)

5. Which one of the following is correctly matched?
(A) Ram Narayan — General of Siraj-ud-daula
(B) Mir Madan — Diwan of Mir Jafar
(C) Rai Durlabh — Governor of Bihar
(D) Jagat Singh — A famous banker of Bengal
Ans. (B)

6. That ginger and cinnamon were produced in large quantities in the pandya country is mentioned by —
(A) Megasthenese
(B) Ptolemy
(C) Ibn Said
(D) Marcopolo
Ans. (D)

7. Pratishthana, an important trading centre was on the river —
(A) Kaveri
(B) Krishna
(C) Godavari
(D) Narmada
Ans. (C)

8. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Persons Institutions Founded
(A) CR. Reddi : Praja Mithra Mandali
(B) Jyotiba Phule : Satya Shodak Samaj
(C) BR. Ambedkar : All India Depressed Classes Association
(D) Dr. Atmaram: Prarthana Samaj
Ans. (A)
9. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Kshauma : Textile
(B) Pada : Coin denomination
(C) Adhaka : Architectural fragment
(D) Drona : Measure of rainfall
Ans. (D)

10. The valangai (right hand) and idangai (left hand) divison of South Indian Society is first noticed in the —
(A) Sangam period
(B) Pahallava period
(C) Chola period
(D) Nayka period
Ans. (B)

11. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists—
List I
(Legislation)
(a) Hindu Window’s Remarriage Act
(b) Prohibition of Sati
(c) Age of Consent Act
(d) Abolition of Slavery
List II
(Governors General)
1. William Bentinck
2. Lansdowne
3. Ellen Borough
4. Dalhousie
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 2 1 3 4
Ans. (C)

12. “Service was his portion in life.” This was applicable to —
(A) Buddhist Bhikshu
(B) Vaishya varna
(C) Sudra varna
(D) Chanela
Ans. (C)

13. Who was the first President of the All India Trade Union Congress?
(A) V.V.Giri
(B) S.A.Dange
(C) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(D) Lala Lajpat Rai
Ans. (D)

14. The celebrated author Kshemendra lived in —
(A) Bengal
(B) Kashmir
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Gujrat
Ans. (B)

15. ‘Mahaakshapattalika’ was an official incharge of —
(A) Chariots
(B) Navy
(C) Accounts
(D) Infantry
Ans. (C)


16. According to Brihaspati the grades of artisans were —
(A) Two
(B) Four
(C) Six
(D) Eight
Ans. (C)

17. What is the correct chronological sequence of the following events significant in the history of modern education in India?
1. The establishment of the women university of Poona
2. Carlyle Circular
3. Hunter Commission
4. Establishment of the Aligarh Muslim University
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below —
Codes:
(A) 1, 2, 3, 4
(B) 4, 3, 2, 1
(C) 3, 2, 1, 4
(D) 1, 3, 4, 2
Ans. (B)

18. The name ‘Napoleon of India’ is usually given to —
(A) Chandragupta
(B) Samudragupta
(C) Devapala
(D) Ashoka
Ans. (B)

19. The Theosophists advocated the revival and strengthening of —
(A) Hinduism, Zoroastrianism and Buddhism
(B) Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam
(C) Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
(D) Hinduism and Buddhism only
Ans. (D)
20. Which one of the following was the most common occupation for slaves?
(A) Agricultural labour
(B) Working in guilds
(C) Domestic service in households
(D) Settlement in newly cleared areas
Ans. (C)

21. Which of the following newspapers advocated revolutionary terrorism during the freedom struggle?
1. The Sandhya
2. The Yugantar
3. The Kal
Select the correct given below —
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1 and 3
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. (D)

22. Ajanta caves were built during the period of —
(A) Gupta
(B) Mauryas
(C) Aryans
(D) Kushans
Ans. (A)

23. What is the correct sequence of the following?
1. Prohibition of Sati
2. Education Resolution
3. First University Act
Codes:
(A) l, 2 and 3
(B) 1, 3 and 2
(C) 2, 1 and 3
(D) 3, 2 and 1
Ans. (C)

24. During the post-Gupta period ownership of land was vested in—
(A) The States
(B) The Zamidaras
(C) The Village assemblies
(D) The Peasants
Ans. (B)

25. Which one of the following was essentially a mouth piece of the Liberals?
(A) New India
(B) Leader
(C) Young India
(D) Free Press Journal
Ans. (B)