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4114.What is the correct chronological sequence of the following stages in the political life of Gandhiji?
1) Champaran
(2) Ahmedabad mill strike
(3) Kheda
(4) Non-Cooperation Movement
2 4 3 1
1 3 2 4
4 3 2 1
3 4 2 1
4115.What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)?
1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States
2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown
3. To regulate East India Company's trade with India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation:

The British govt. was regulating East India Company�s trade with India since Pitt�s India Act of 1784. Queen Victoria�s Proclamation of 1858 withdrew the policy of Doctrine of Lapse implemented by Lord Dalhousie for annexing Indian states and it took away the administration of India from the East India Company and placed it under the British govt.
4116.Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1, 2 and 3
2 and 4
3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4
Explanation:

Buddha gained Enlightenment at Gaya (now called Bodh Gaya) which came under Magadha (now present day Bihar). Buddha passed the greater part of his monastic life at Sravasti (Savathhi), capital of Kosala. The King of Kosala, Prasenjit (Pasendi) was a devout disciple of Buddha. During the times of Buddha, the king of Avanti was Chandpajjota. He sent his son Mahakacchana, along with seven others to invite Buddha to Avanti. Buddha preaches them and all of them attain arhatship. There is no direct link between Gandhara and Buddha�s life although Gandhara later flourished as a centre of Buddhist art and architecture.
4117.Consider the following statements about Permanent Settlement System.
1. Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1793.
2. It was introduced on the recommendations of Sir John Shore.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Permanent Settlement System was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 on the recommendation of Sir John Shore.
Under the settlement, the zamindars were made hereditary owners of the land under their possession. The company�s share in the revenue was fixed permanently with the zamindars.
4118.Consider the following statements about Lord William Bentinck.
1. Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.
2. He was thought to be a reform oriented person.
3. He brought a law against Sati Pratha.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation:

Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India. Bentinck was a benevolent and reform oriented administrator. Bentinck took effective steps to root out social evils like Sati and infanticide. William Bentinck as the Governor General of India looked down the Sati cult and declared Sati illegal.
4119.Consider the following statements:
1. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities.
2. The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India.
3. Queen Elizabeth I was a share holder of the British East India Company.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
All of the above
Explanation:

The Portuguese were the first European community to discover a direct sea route to India. The French were the last to come to India in search of trade opportunities. It is noteworthy that Queen Elizabeth I herself was a share holder of the British East India Company.
4120.Consider the following statements
1. Iqtadari System was a combined mechanism of expropriating tax and distribution of these revenues to the ruling class.
2. The Mughals effectively used the Iqtadari System for their centralization of power.
Which of the above statements are true?
1 only
2 only
Both
None
Explanation:

The sultans of Delhi Sultanate effectively used the Iqtadari System for their centralization of power.
4121.Consider the following statements
1. In Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.
2. In Second Battle of Panipat Akbar defeated Hemu.
3. In First Battle of Panipat Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
Which of the above statements are true?
1 and 3only
2 and 3only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation:

In First Battle of Panipat(1526) Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi. In Second Battle of Panipat(1556) Akbar defeated Hemu. In Third Battle of Panipat(1761), Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas.
4122.Consider the following statements
1. Battle of Chamkaur was fought between Gobind Singh and Mughal forces.
2. Battle of Haldighati was fought between Akbar and Maharana Pratap.
Which of the above statements are true?
1 only
2 only
Both
None
Explanation:

Battle of Chamkaur(1705) was fought between Gobind Singh and Mughal forces. Battle of Haldighati(1576) was fought between Akbar and Maharana Pratap.
4123.Consider the following statements
1. Vikram Era started in 78 AD.
2. Saka Era started in 58 BC.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both
None
Explanation:

Vikram Era started in 58 BC whereas Saka Era started in 78 AD.
4124.Consider the following statements
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authorities of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
4. Non-injury to animal life
Which of the above were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1, 2, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1 and 2
Explanation:

Buddhism advocated middle path that is avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. On the other hand Jainism advocated extreme penance and asceticism.
4125.Consider the following statements about Ibn-Batuta
1. He was traveler from Moracco
2. He visited the court of Tughlaq
3. He wrote Kitab-i-Rehala
which of above statement is/ are true?
1 Only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3
Explanation:

Self explanatory
4126.What is the correct chronological order of setting up of the following Commissions ?
1. Macdonell Commission
2. First Industrial Commission
3. First Fiscal Commission
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
1, 2, 3
2, 3, 1
2, 1, 3
1, 3, 2
Explanation:

Commissions :
Macdonell Commission 1901 was the famine commission appointed by Lord Curzon.
First Industrial Commission: In 1916 an Industrial Commission was appointed to find out means for giving encouragement for the growth of Indian industries.The report of the commission was submitted in 1918.
First Fiscal Commission : Indian Fiscal Commission was established in 1919 and it recommended tariff protection for certain industries. As a follow up to the recommendations to this commission ,a tariff board was established in 1923 and in 1924,the Steel Industry of India was given protection.
4127.Vaikhanasa the five-fold conception of Vishnu consists of
1.brahman
2.purusha
3.prakriti
4.satya
5.achyuta
6.aniruddha
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
1, 3, 4, 4 and 6
Explanation:

Self explanatory.
4128.Which of the points regarding the background in which Jinnah's points were given is/ are correct?
1. It was given in a meeting of All India Muslim League (1929).
2. It was in reaction to Nehru's report which they considered as death warrant.
3. Initially few reforms were stated by Aga Khan and Karim Jalal later Jinnah consolidated them to 14 points based on Hindus reaction.
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
Explanation:

Self explanatory.
4129.What is the correct chronological order of the following Viceroys?
1. Lord Reading
2. Lord Irwin
3. Lord Willingdon
4. Lord Linlithgow
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
1, 2, 3, 4
4,3, 2, 1
3, 1,4,2
2, 4, 3, 1
Explanation:

Self explanatory.
4130.Assertion (A): Dadabhai Naoroji organized the East India Association in London.
Reason
(R): He wanted to influence the British public opinion.
The following items consist of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).
Select your answers to these items using the codes given below.
Codes:
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Explanation:

Self explanatory.
4131.Which of the following statements regarding the Nehru Report are correct?
1. It favoured Dominion Status.
2. It favoured a federal system.
3. It rejected the system of Communal Electorate.
4. It was against the setting up of a Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1 and 4
1 and 3
2,3 and 4
1,2 and 3
4132.Before starting of an Era, what was the last karma given by Rishabhnath other than agriculture, ink, sword, craft and service?
1. Business
2. Fishery
3. War
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1 only
1 and 3
2,3 and 4
All of the above
4133.What was the role of Tatia Tope in 1857 mutiny?
1. He was commander-in-chief of the army of Nana Saheb
2. He organized Bhils of Panchamahal region against the British
3. He helped Begum Hazrat Mahal to capture Awadh.
Codes:
2 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
All of the above
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