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Who among the following was the Maharana of Mewar and composed a book on music called 'Sangeet Raj'?
Lord Curzon declared the partition of ______________ in 1905.
Who was the first nationalist to give the theory of drain of wealth from India to England?
Khemraj received the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for his contribution to folk music and dance of 'Kud'. Which state is the folk dance from?
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During Alauddin Khilji’s reign, the cloth market was known as _________________.
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Which of the following was one of the first countries to use iron for the manufacture of weapons in as early as 1700 BCE?
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The Ryotwari Settlement, in which cultivators had to pay annual taxes directly to the government, was primarily introduced in which of the following provinces?
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Tamladu is a festival celebrated by the Buddhist community of which Indian state?
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Iron mines in Jharkhand attributed to the rise of which of the following kingdoms in ancient India?
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The origin of ‘Carnatic music’ is related to which of the following Dynasties?
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Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar and Mahadev Govind Ranade carried out their work of religious reforms in Maharashtra through which of the following organizations?
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RG Bhandarkar was a popular leader of which reforming society?
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_____________ was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni in Buddhism.
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"India House", a revolutionary organisation, was established by Shyamji Krishna Varma in ________________ for the spread of Indian nationalism.
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The origin of Directive Principles of State Policy can be traced to which of the following?
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In 1908, _____________ and Prafulla Chaki threw a bomb at a carriage that was occupied, they believed, by Kingsford, the unpopular judge of Muzzafarpur.
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The capital of Vajji Mahajanapada was ______________.
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Who led the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar?
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Sisodiya Rajput ruler of Mewar, Amar Singh accepted Mughal services during the reign of _____________.
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Who among the following leaders from INC attended the Second Round Table Conference?
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Through which of the following organizations did Annie Besant promote the studies of ancient Indian religions, philosophies, and doctrines?
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The first railway line in India was started from ___________ to _____________ in 1853.
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The local communities of merchants were known as _____________ in the Vijayanagara empire.
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Under whose reign was the maximum number of books in Persian on classical Indian music written?
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The Cabinet Mission came to India in _____________ to discuss the ultimate transfer of power.
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Who among the following was the most famous Shaka ruler who got the Sudarshana Lake in Kathiawar renovated?
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Study Notes
Historical Figures and Events
- Maharana Kumbha of Mewar authored the book 'Sangeet Raj' on music.
- Lord Curzon declared the partition of Bengal in 1905.
- Dadabhai Naoroji was the first nationalist to highlight the drain of wealth from India to England.
Cultural Contributions
- Khemraj received the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for his contribution to the folk dance 'Kud' from Jammu and Kashmir.
- Carnatic music is linked to the Chola dynasty.
- "India House," a revolutionary organization for Indian Nationalism, was established in London by Shyamji Krishna Varma.
Settlements and Taxation
- The Ryotwari Settlement required cultivators to pay annual taxes directly to the government, primarily in Madras and Bombay provinces.
Historical Festivities
- Tamladu is celebrated by the Buddhist community in Arunachal Pradesh.
Ancient Indian Kingdoms
- Iron mines in Jharkhand played a significant role in the rise of the Magadha kingdom.
- The capital of the ancient Vajji Mahajanapada was Vaishali.
Reforms and Organizations
- RG Bhandarkar and Mahadev Govind Ranade were associated with the Prarthana Samaj for religious reforms in Maharashtra.
- Annie Besant promoted studies of ancient Indian religions through the Theosophical Society.
Notable Incidents and Movements
- In 1908, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki attempted to assassinate an unpopular judge, Kingsford, in Muzzafarpur.
- The Revolt of 1857 in Bihar was led by Veer Kunwar Singh.
Infrastructure Development
- The first railway line in India connected Bombay to Thane in 1853.
Political Developments
- The Cabinet Mission visited India in 1946 to discuss the transfer of power.
- The maximum number of Persian books on classical music was produced under Akbar's reign.
Economic Structures
- Local merchant communities in the Vijayanagara empire were referred to as Kudirai Chettis.
National Events
- The second Round Table Conference saw participation from leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Legal Agreements
- The Poona Pact was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to address issues concerning the representation of the depressed classes.
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Test your knowledge of historical events and figures with this quiz based on previous year questions for the SSC CGL exam. Covering significant topics such as Maharana of Mewar and the partition of Bengal, this quiz is essential for aspiring candidates. Challenge yourself and gauge your preparation level!
