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What do archives primarily consist of?
What do archives primarily consist of?
Why are the records of the East India Company important for historians?
Why are the records of the East India Company important for historians?
What is the significance of the records of other European East India companies for historians?
What is the significance of the records of other European East India companies for historians?
Why are official records considered vital for constructing the history of modern India?
Why are official records considered vital for constructing the history of modern India?
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What type of sources provide valuable information on almost all aspects of Indian society, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries?
What type of sources provide valuable information on almost all aspects of Indian society, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries?
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Which archival material category contains records of intermediate and subordinate authorities?
Which archival material category contains records of intermediate and subordinate authorities?
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In which city is the National Archives of India located?
In which city is the National Archives of India located?
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Who was appointed as the first Surveyor General of Bengal in 1767?
Who was appointed as the first Surveyor General of Bengal in 1767?
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What type of records provide ample data for studying the social and religious policies of the colonial government?
What type of records provide ample data for studying the social and religious policies of the colonial government?
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Which collection is the most valuable single source for studying Maratha history before the fall of the Peshwas?
Which collection is the most valuable single source for studying Maratha history before the fall of the Peshwas?
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Where are the papers of eminent leaders of the nationalist movement and records of the Indian National Congress housed?
Where are the papers of eminent leaders of the nationalist movement and records of the Indian National Congress housed?
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Which repository contains records related to British viceroys, secretaries of states, and high-ranked civil and military officials posted in India?
Which repository contains records related to British viceroys, secretaries of states, and high-ranked civil and military officials posted in India?
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Which archive is a valuable source for studying the socio-political conditions of French possessions?
Which archive is a valuable source for studying the socio-political conditions of French possessions?
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Where are the records of the Dutch East India Company available?
Where are the records of the Dutch East India Company available?
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Who wrote 'Diary of the Travels and Adventures in Upper India'?
Who wrote 'Diary of the Travels and Adventures in Upper India'?
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Which writer's work provides information on the socio-economic life during the decline of Indian powers and rise of the British?
Which writer's work provides information on the socio-economic life during the decline of Indian powers and rise of the British?
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Who published the first newspaper in India in 1780?
Who published the first newspaper in India in 1780?
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What was the title of the newspaper published by James Augustus Hickey in 1780?
What was the title of the newspaper published by James Augustus Hickey in 1780?
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Which famous Bengali novelist is known for his novel Anandamath?
Which famous Bengali novelist is known for his novel Anandamath?
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Which Indian nationalist and revolutionary published the newspaper 'Ghadar' in San Francisco?
Which Indian nationalist and revolutionary published the newspaper 'Ghadar' in San Francisco?
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'Voice of India' was published by which prominent figure?
'Voice of India' was published by which prominent figure?
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'Anandamath' is known for which powerful lyric and historical depiction?
'Anandamath' is known for which powerful lyric and historical depiction?
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'Hind ane Britannia' was one of the earliest Indian novels with political overtones written by whom?
'Hind ane Britannia' was one of the earliest Indian novels with political overtones written by whom?
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'The Tribune' and 'Akhbar-i-Am' were notable newspapers from which region?
'The Tribune' and 'Akhbar-i-Am' were notable newspapers from which region?
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Who was the editor of 'Swadesamitran' and 'The Hindu' publications?
Who was the editor of 'Swadesamitran' and 'The Hindu' publications?
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'Iccharam Suryaram Desai' was a scholar associated with which region's literary history?
'Iccharam Suryaram Desai' was a scholar associated with which region's literary history?
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In which century did powerful newspapers appear in India, edited by distinguished journalists?
In which century did powerful newspapers appear in India, edited by distinguished journalists?
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What was the main aim of newspapers and journals in early colonial India?
What was the main aim of newspapers and journals in early colonial India?
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Which of the following was NOT a prominent writer mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following was NOT a prominent writer mentioned in the passage?
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What was significant about Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's novel 'Balyakalasakhi'?
What was significant about Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's novel 'Balyakalasakhi'?
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What is a common theme in the novels discussed in the passage?
What is a common theme in the novels discussed in the passage?
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Which art movement emerged in the last decades of the 19th century influenced by growing nationalism in India?
Which art movement emerged in the last decades of the 19th century influenced by growing nationalism in India?
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What type of records are NOT part of the Archival Materials mentioned in the passage?
What type of records are NOT part of the Archival Materials mentioned in the passage?
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Who were some representatives of the new art movement in India mentioned in the passage?
Who were some representatives of the new art movement in India mentioned in the passage?
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'Tottiyude Makan' by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai focused on which social aspect?
'Tottiyude Makan' by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai focused on which social aspect?
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'Keelubommalu' by G.V. Krishna Rao primarily concerned with:
'Keelubommalu' by G.V. Krishna Rao primarily concerned with:
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'Balyakalasakhi' by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a novel that depicted:
'Balyakalasakhi' by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a novel that depicted:
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'Mohana Rajani' written by Girija Devi focused on portraying:
'Mohana Rajani' written by Girija Devi focused on portraying:
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Which type of paintings emerged under the patronage of the East India Company?
Which type of paintings emerged under the patronage of the East India Company?
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What social changes did Kalighat paintings capture during the 19th century?
What social changes did Kalighat paintings capture during the 19th century?
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Which archives are useful in studying the history of Western India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Sindh, and the Kannada-speaking districts formerly part of Bombay Presidency?
Which archives are useful in studying the history of Western India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Sindh, and the Kannada-speaking districts formerly part of Bombay Presidency?
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Where are the records of the Madras Mayor’s Court located?
Where are the records of the Madras Mayor’s Court located?
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Which European power's archives were taken to Paris before relinquishing their settlements?
Which European power's archives were taken to Paris before relinquishing their settlements?
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Which Danish possession's records are now housed in the Madras Record Office?
Which Danish possession's records are now housed in the Madras Record Office?
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Where can the archives related to the Portuguese preserved in Goa mainly from 1700 to 1900 be found?
Where can the archives related to the Portuguese preserved in Goa mainly from 1700 to 1900 be found?
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What significant historical material is found among the Portuguese archives in Goa?
What significant historical material is found among the Portuguese archives in Goa?
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Which archives are extremely useful for studying the history of the Deccan region?
Which archives are extremely useful for studying the history of the Deccan region?
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What type of records can be found in the archives of Three Presidencies?
What type of records can be found in the archives of Three Presidencies?
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What is housed in the Maharashtra Secretariat Record Office according to the text?
What is housed in the Maharashtra Secretariat Record Office according to the text?
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What is an indispensable source material for historical research based on the text?
What is an indispensable source material for historical research based on the text?
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What records can be found in the archives related to the British victory at Plassey?
What records can be found in the archives related to the British victory at Plassey?
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