51 Questions
What do archives primarily consist of?
Original documents created as part of administrative, legal, social, or commercial activities
Why are the records of the East India Company important for historians?
They provide a detailed account of trading conditions during a specific period
What is the significance of the records of other European East India companies for historians?
They are useful for constructing the history of the 17th and 18th centuries
Why are official records considered vital for constructing the history of modern India?
They help trace important developments and decision-making processes systematically
What type of sources provide valuable information on almost all aspects of Indian society, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries?
Newspapers and journals
Which archival material category contains records of intermediate and subordinate authorities?
Central government archives
In which city is the National Archives of India located?
New Delhi
Who was appointed as the first Surveyor General of Bengal in 1767?
James Rennell
What type of records provide ample data for studying the social and religious policies of the colonial government?
Proceedings of public, judicial, and legislative departments
Which collection is the most valuable single source for studying Maratha history before the fall of the Peshwas?
Peshwa Daftar in Pune
Where are the papers of eminent leaders of the nationalist movement and records of the Indian National Congress housed?
Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi
Which repository contains records related to British viceroys, secretaries of states, and high-ranked civil and military officials posted in India?
British Museum, London
Which archive is a valuable source for studying the socio-political conditions of French possessions?
Archives Nationale, Paris
Where are the records of the Dutch East India Company available?
Rijksarchief, The Hague
Who wrote 'Diary of the Travels and Adventures in Upper India'?
C.J.C. Davidson
Which writer's work provides information on the socio-economic life during the decline of Indian powers and rise of the British?
Abbe Dubois
Who published the first newspaper in India in 1780?
James Augustus Hickey
What was the title of the newspaper published by James Augustus Hickey in 1780?
The Bengal Gazette or Calcutta General Advertiser
Which famous Bengali novelist is known for his novel Anandamath?
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Which Indian nationalist and revolutionary published the newspaper 'Ghadar' in San Francisco?
Lala Hardayal
'Voice of India' was published by which prominent figure?
Dadabhai Naoroji
'Anandamath' is known for which powerful lyric and historical depiction?
'Vandemataram'; depiction of the Sanyasi Revolt
'Hind ane Britannia' was one of the earliest Indian novels with political overtones written by whom?
Iccharam Suryaram Desai
'The Tribune' and 'Akhbar-i-Am' were notable newspapers from which region?
Punjab
Who was the editor of 'Swadesamitran' and 'The Hindu' publications?
G. Subramaniya Iyer
'Iccharam Suryaram Desai' was a scholar associated with which region's literary history?
Gujarat
In which century did powerful newspapers appear in India, edited by distinguished journalists?
19th century
What was the main aim of newspapers and journals in early colonial India?
To cater to the intellectual entertainment of Europeans and Anglo-Indians
Which of the following was NOT a prominent writer mentioned in the passage?
Kalidasa
What was significant about Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's novel 'Balyakalasakhi'?
It was a tragic tale of love
What is a common theme in the novels discussed in the passage?
Tragic love stories
Which art movement emerged in the last decades of the 19th century influenced by growing nationalism in India?
Bengal School
What type of records are NOT part of the Archival Materials mentioned in the passage?
Commercial advertising records
Who were some representatives of the new art movement in India mentioned in the passage?
Raja Ravi Varma and Nandalal Bose
'Tottiyude Makan' by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai focused on which social aspect?
Struggles of marginalized individuals
'Keelubommalu' by G.V. Krishna Rao primarily concerned with:
Moral aspects and behavior of rural people
'Balyakalasakhi' by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a novel that depicted:
'Balyakalasakhi' depicted a tragic love story
'Mohana Rajani' written by Girija Devi focused on portraying:
Social experiences effectively
Which type of paintings emerged under the patronage of the East India Company?
Company Paintings also known as 'Patna Kalam'
What social changes did Kalighat paintings capture during the 19th century?
Changes in everyday lives of Calcutta's ordinary people
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?
Bombay Presidency
Where are the records of the Madras Mayor’s Court located?
Calcutta High Court
Which European power's archives were taken to Paris before relinquishing their settlements?
French
Which Danish possession's records are now housed in the Madras Record Office?
Tranquebar
Where can the archives related to the Portuguese preserved in Goa mainly from 1700 to 1900 be found?
Goa itself
What significant historical material is found among the Portuguese archives in Goa?
Orders and dispatches from Lisbon
Which archives are extremely useful for studying the history of the Deccan region?
Mysore
What type of records can be found in the archives of Three Presidencies?
Proceedings and minutes of courts
What is housed in the Maharashtra Secretariat Record Office according to the text?
Bombay Presidency archives
What is an indispensable source material for historical research based on the text?
Proceedings of provincial legislatures
What records can be found in the archives related to the British victory at Plassey?
Bengal Presidency records
Explore the significance of private archives in modern India, including papers of notable individuals and families. Learn about the importance of archives housed in institutions like the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library for studying the nationalist movement and economic changes.
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