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**Modern Indian History Class 01** **DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CLASSES AND THE SUBJECTS (5:09 P.M.)** - - - - - - **TOPICS OF THE MODERN INDIAN HISTORY** - - **ADVENT OF EUROPEANS** - - - - - - - - - - **LATER MUGHALS AND RISE OF REGIONAL POWERS (5:38 P.M.)** - - - - - **CONSOLIDATION OF BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY\'S RULE** - - - - - - - - - - - - - **REVOLT OF 1857 (5:52 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **BEGINNING OF FREEDOM STRUGGLE (6:05 P.M.)** - - - - +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **Non-Violent Phase ** | **Violent Phase (Revolutionary | | | Nationalism) ** | +===================================+===================================+ | Moderate Phase (1885-1905) | Phase 1 ( 1905-1915): Anushilan | | | Samiti to Ghadar Movement. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Extremist Phase (1905-15) | Phase 2 (1924-34): Hindustan | | | Socialist Republic Army, | | | Chittagong Armoury Raid, etc. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Home Rule Movement (1916-18) | Phase 3 (1942-47): Indian | | | National Army, Royal Indian Navy | | | revolt, and violence during Quit | | | India Movement. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Gandhian Phase | | | | | | - - - - - - | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ **FREEDOM STRUGGLE (6:16 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: ADVENT OF EUROPEANS** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Consider the following statements regarding** the Revolt of 1857:** 1. 2. 3. How many of the statements given above is/are **correct?** (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 2) With reference to the reasons behind the **failure of the revolt of 1857**, consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. 4. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are** correct?** (a)2, 3, and 4 only (b)1, 2, and 3 only (c)1, 2, and 4 only (d)All the statements are correct. 3) The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until. (a)The First World War was when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. (b)King George V abrogated Curzon's Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911. (c)Gandhi ji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement. (d)The Partition of India, in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan. 4) Consider the following events that occurred during India's Freedom Struggle: 1. 2. 3. 4. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of their occurrence? (a)3,1,4,2 (b)1,3,2,4 (c)4,1,2,3 (d)3,4,1,2 5) Consider the following statements concerning the Surat Split of 1907: 1\. Moderates wanted the congress session to be held in Surat. 2\. Extremists wanted the session to be held at Nagpur. 3\. The moderates wanted to reiterate the resolution on Swadeshi and National Education. 4\. The extremists wanted Ras Bihari Ghosh as the president of the session. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a)Only two (b)Only three (c)Only one (d)All four 6) Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha? (a) Active all-India participation of lawyers, students, and women in the National Movement. (b)Active involvement of Dalit and Tribal communities of India in the National Movement. (c)Joining of peasant unrest to India\"s National Movement. (d)Drastic decrease in the cultivation of plantation crops and commercial crops. **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) c\ 3) b\ 4) b\ 5) a\ 6) c **Modern Indian History Class 02** **KEY POINTS FROM THE REFRESHER SESSION (5:00 P.M.)** - - - - **ADVENT OF EUROPEANS (5:20 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **PORTUGUESE (5:42 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY (6:37 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - **BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY (7:11 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **DANISH EAST INDIA COMPANY (7:42 P.M.)** - - - - - - **FRENCH EAST INDIA COMPANY (7:48 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: LATER MUGHALS** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Arrange the advent of European traders in the chronological order of their arrival in India: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the correct answer from the codes given below. (a)1-2-3-4 (b)3-2-4-1 (c)1-3-2-4 (d)2-1-3-4 2) Consider the following statements regarding the English East India Company: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are **incorrect**? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 and 2 3) Arrange the following Portuguese governors in order of their arrival in India - 1. 2. 3. Choose the correct option (a)1-2-3 (b)2-1-3 (c)2-3-1 (d)3-1-2 4) Consider the following statements: 1\. English Prince Henry the navigator, took the lead among European nations and started to patronize the seafarers.\ 2. The most important objective of the Danish EIC was the propagation of Christianity in India.\ 3. Vasco-da-Gama received a good reception from the local rulers of Calicut Zamorins. How many of the above statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 5) Consider the following statements: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 6) Match the following: **European Company ** ** Factories/settlements established at** 1\. French East India Company A.First settlement at Surat\ 2. East India Company B. First temporary settlement at Machilipatnam.\ 3. Dutch East India Company C.Nagapatanam (The main center for trade)\ 4. Portuguese D. Cochin (First capital city) Which of the codes given below is correct? (a)1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D (b)1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C (c)1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C (d)1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B 7) Consider the following statements with respect to the English East India Company: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 Only (b)2 and 3 Only (c)1 and 3 Only (d)All of the Above 8) Consider the following statements with respect to the Portuguese Viceroy in India: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)None of the Above 9) Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese? (a) Ahmad Shah (b)Mahmud Begarha (c)Bahadur Shah (d)Muhammad Shah 10) Consider these statements: 1. 2. 3. How many of the above statements (s) is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None **Answers**\ 1) d\ 2) c\ 3) c\ 4) b\ 5) a\ 6) a\ 7) a\ 8) a\ 9) c\ 10) a **Modern Indian History Class 03** **LATER MUGHALS (1707 ONWARDS) (5:03 P.M.)** - - - **BAHADUR SHAH I (1707-12)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **JAHANDAR SHAH (1712-13) (5:34 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - **FARRUKH SIYAR (1713-19) (5:58 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **MUHAMMAD SHAH (1719-48) (6:27 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **AHMAD SHAH (1748-54) (7:14 P.M.)** - - **ALAMGIR II (1754-59)** - - - - **SHAH ALAM II (1760-1806)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **AKBAR II (7:38 P.M.)** - - **BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR (1837-58) ** - - - - - - - **SUCCESSOR STATES OF MUGHALS (7:48 P.M.)** - - - - - **REBELLIOUS STATES** - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: CARNATIC WARS AND BENGAL** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) With reference to the Battle of Buxar, consider the following statements: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 2) Consider the following successor states of the Mughal Empire: ** Province ** **Governor/Nawab**\ 1. Awadh: Saadat Ali Khan\ 2. Bengal: Murshid Quli Khan\ 3. Hyderabad: Nizam-ul-Mulk Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a)1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 3) Arrange the following Mughal rulers in proper chronological order: 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a)1-2-3 (b)2-1-3 (c)2-3-1 (d)3-2-1 4) Which of the following events took place during the tenure of Jahandar Shah? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)All of the above 5) Loot of peacock throne and Kohinoor diamond took place during the reign of which Mughal ruler? (a)Bahadur Shah I (b)Jahandar Shah (c)Muhammad Shah (d)Alamgir II 6) Consider the following statements with respect to Muhammad Shah: 1\. During his tenure, powerful nobles began to carve out semi-independent territories such as Bengal, Awadh, and Hyderabad\ 2. Nadir Shah of Persia invaded India and captured the area lying west of the river Indus. \ 3. He also looted the famous Peacock Throne of Shah Jahan and Kohinoor diamond Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 Only (b)2 and 3 Only (c)1 and 3 Only (d)1,2 and 3 7) Which of the following was a rebellious state of Mughal empire? (a)Bengal (b)Awadh (c)Hyderabad (d)None of the Above 8) Consider the following statements 1. 2. 3. Which of the given statements is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)All of the above. 9) Consider the following: 1\. Shah Alam II 2\. Bahadur Shah Zaffar 3\. Shuja-ud-Daula 4\. Mir Qasim How many of the above were a participant in the Battle of Buxar? (a)Only one (b)Only three (c)All four (d)None 10) Consider the following statements in the context of initiatives taken during the time of Bahadur Shah I. 1. 2. 3. How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None **Answers**\ 1) b\ 2) d\ 3) c\ 4) a\ 5) c\ 6) d\ 7) d\ 8) d\ 9) b\ 10) c **Modern Indian History Class 04** **CARNATIC WARS (5:03 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - **FIRST CARNATIC WAR / FIRST ANGLO-FRENCH WAR (1740-46)** - - - - - - - **SECOND CARNATIC WAR / SECOND ANGLO-FRENCH WAR (1749-54)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THIRD CARNATIC WAR /THIRD ANGLO-FRENCH WAR (1956-63) (5:46 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - **REASONS BEHIND THE FRENCH FAILURE** - - - - - - - **SALIENT FEATURES OF BENGAL (6:04 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **ALIVARDI KHAN (1739-56) (6:37 P.M.)** - - - - - - - **SIRAJ UD-DAULLAH** - - - - **REASONS THAT LED TO THE BATTLE OF PLASSEY** - - - - - - - - - - - - **BATTLE OF PLASSEY (7:15 P.M.)** - - - **CONSEQUENCES OF THE BATTLE OF PLASSEY ** - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: CONTINUATION OF BENGAL, MYSORE, AND MARATHA.** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Who among the following was chiefly involved in the Battle of Plassey? 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose the correct code from below: (a)One only (b)Two only (c)Three only (d)All four 2) Which of the following statements are correct about the Battle of Plassey? 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a)1, 2 and 3 only (b)1,2 and 4 only (c)2, 3 and 4 only (d)1, 2, 3 and 4 3) Consider the following statements about the 1st Carnatic War. 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)2 only (b)1 and 2 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 4) With reference to the** Carnatic wars**, consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are** correct?** (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1 and 3 only 5) \"Black hole tragedy\" happened in which of the following Mughal provinces? (a)Bengal (b)Hyderabad (c)Mysore (d)Surat 6) Which among the following were the reasons for the French defeat in the third Carnatic War? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a)2 only (b)1 and 2 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 7) Consider the following statements with respect to events related to the Carnatic Wars: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)None of the Above 8) Which of the following Governor-General led the French EIC in the first two Carnatic wars? (a)Robert Clive (b)Lord Wellesley (c)Charles Robert Godeheu (d)Dupleix 9) Consider the following pairs: *** War Associated event*** 1. 2. 3. Which among the above-mentioned pairs is/are correctly matched? (a)1 only (b)1 and 2 only (c)1 and 3 Only (d)1, 2, and 3 10) Consider the following statements with respect to the Carnatic Wars: 1. 2. 3. How many statements given above are incorrect**?** (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None **Answers**\ 1) c\ 2) b\ 3) b\ 4) a\ 5) a\ 6) d\ 7) d\ 8) d\ 9) c\ 10) b **Modern Indian History Class 05** **MIR JAFAR (1757-60) (5:10 P.M.)** - - - - - - **MIR QASIM (1760-63)** - - - - - - - **BATTLE OF BUXAR (1764)** - - - - - - - - - - **REGIONAL POWER OF MYSORE (5:40 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **FIRST ANGLO MYSORE WAR (1767-69) (6:11 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - **SECOND ANGLO-MYSORE WAR (1780-84)** - - - - - - - - **TIPU SULTAN** - - - - - - **THIRD ANGLO-MYSORE WAR (1790-92)** - - - - - - - - **FOURTH ANGLO-MYSORE WAR (1799) (6:48 P.M.)** - - - - - - **MARATHAS (7:12 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: MARATHAS (CONTINUED)** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Arrange the following historical events in chronological order: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the correct answer from the codes given below. (a)2-3-4-1 (b)3-2-1-4 (c)4-1-2-3 (d)3-4-2-1 2) How many of the following were stakeholders at the Battle of Buxar? 1. 2. 3. 4. (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)Only three (d)All four 3) What was the Risala system of the Mysore state? (a)The religious doctrine of Haider Ali. (b)Re-organization of the espionage in the army. (c)Military System of Haider Ali. (d)None of the above. 4) Consider the following statements about the Saranjamdar system: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1,2 and 3 (d)1 and 2 only 5) Which of the following were the reasons for the outbreak of the Anglo-Mysore wars? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct option using the code given below: (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)All of the above 6) Which of the following is not correct with reference to administration under Shivaji? (a)Administration under Shivaji was largely in line with administrative practices of the Deccani states. (b)He appointed a council of ministers to advise him on matters of state. (c)He abolished the zamindari (deshmukhi) system. (d)Salaries to the regular soldiers were paid both in cash and revenue grants 7) Consider the following statements with respect to Haider Ali: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 3 Only (b)2 and 3 Only (c)1 and 2 Only (d)All of the Above 8) Consider the following statements with reference to the Land revenue model of Tipu Sultan: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 9) Consider the following pairs with regard to the Maratha administration under Chhatrapati Shiva Ji: 1\. Mazumdar: Finance Minister\ 2. Waqia Navis: Interior Minister\ 3. Shurnavis: Secretary\ 4. Dabir or Sumant: Foreign Minister How many of the above pairs are/are correctly matched? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)Only three (d)All the four 10) With reference to the Treaty of Allahabad signed after the Battle of Buxar, consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. 4. How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (a)Only one. (b)Only two. (c)Only three. (d)All four. **Answers**\ 1) c\ 2) c\ 3) c\ 4) c\ 5) d\ 6) c\ 7) a\ 8) b\ 9) d\ 10) b **Modern Indian History Class 06** **BRIEF DISCUSSION OF THE PREVIOUS CLASS (5:05 P.M)** **PESHWA BALAJI BAJI RAO (1740-60) (5:06 P.M.)** - - - - - - - **THIRD BATTLE OF PANIPAT (1761)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **PESHWA MADHAV RAO (1761-72) (5:44 P.M.)** - - - - - - - **FIRST ANGLO-MARATHA WAR (1775-82)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **BAJI RAO II (6:07 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - **TREATY OF BASSEIN (1803-05)** - - - - - - - - **SECOND ANGLO-MARATHA WAR** - - - - **THIRD ANGLO-MARATHA WAR (1817-19)** - - - - - - **KHALSA EMPIRE OF PUNJAB (6:40 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **FIRST ANGLO-SIKH WAR (1845) (7:03 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - **SECOND ANGLO-SIKH WAR (1848-49)** - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: REGULATING ACTS** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Match List 1 and List 2 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:\ **LIST 1 ** ** LIST 2**\ A. Treaty of Salbai 1.First Anglo-Maratha war\ B. Treaty of Allahabad 2. Second Anglo-Maratha war\ C. Treaty of Seringapatam 3. Battle of Buxar\ D. Treaty of Bassein 4. Third Anglo-Mysore war Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a)A-1 ; B-3; C-4; D-2 (b)A-2 ; B-3; C-4; D-1 (c)A-1 ; B-2; C-3; D-4 (d)A-3 ; B-4; C-1; D-2 2) Consider the following pairs with respect to Maratha Sardars and their states: ** Maratha sardars States** 1. 2. 3. 4. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a)Only one pair (b)Only two pairs (c)Only three pairs (d)All four pairs. 3) Consider the following statements regarding the Subsidiary Alliance System: 1. 2. 3. 4. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)2 and 4 only (b)4 Only (c)1, 2 and 4 only (d)2 and 3 only 4) Subsidiary alliance as a policy was extremely advantageous to the British because it helped them in: 1\. Controlling defense and foreign relations of the Indian ally. 2\. It helped the British East India Company send a great amount of gold to Britain. 3\. Maintaining a large army at the cost of Indian states. How many of the statements given above are **not** correct? (a)Only One (b)Only Two (c)All Three (d)None 5) Consider the following statements about the Anglo-Maratha rivalry.\ 1. The treaty of Purandhar brought an end to the 1st war.\ 2. The treaty of Bassein resulted in the end of the 2nd war.\ 3. The Peshwa signed the treaty of Subsidiary Alliance for the first time after the defeat in the 3rd war.\ 4. All Maratha Confederates fought alongside the Peshwa in all the 3 battles. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a)1, 2 and 3 only (b)1 and 2 only (c)1, 3 and 4 only (d)None of the above 6) Consider the following statements with respect to the Treaty of Amritsar 1809: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)None of the Above 7) Consider the following statements with respect to the Second Anglo-Maratha War: 1\. Britishers fought the 2nd Anglo-Maratha War on behalf of Peshwas. \ 2. Holkars were defeated by the British army.\ 3. Heavy penalties were imposed on Holkars by Britishers.\ 4. Baji Rao was again instigated at Pune after the war Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 only (b)3 and 4 only (c)1, 2, 3, and 4 (d)1,2, and 4 only 8) Consider the following statements with respect to the reasons for the Third Anglo-Maratha War: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)None of the Above 9) Consider the following statements about Anglo-Sikh relations during the 19th century: 1\. Maharaja Ranjit Singh adopted a hostile attitude towards the British, backed by his strong army. 2\. The British accepted Maharaja Dileep Singh as king after the first Anglo-Sikh war. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 10) Consider the following statements with respect to Ranjit Singh: 1\. He belonged to the Sukerchakia Misl.\ 2. He defeated the British in 1809 and captured Bengal.\ 3. The Treaty of Amritsar declared Ranjit Singh as emperor of the whole of Punjab. Which of the statements given above is/are **incorrect**? (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 only (d)1 and 3 only **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) a\ 3) a\ 4) b\ 5) d\ 6) c\ 7) c\ 8) c\ 9) b\ 10) b **Modern Indian History Class 07** **BRIEF DISCUSSION OF THE PREVIOUS CLASS (5:05 P.M.)** **ADMINISTRATION UNDER BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY (5:06 P.M.)** - - - - - - **REGULATING ACT OF 1773** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **PITTS INDIA ACT OF 1784 (5:42 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **CHARTER ACT OF 1793 (6:03 P.M.)** - - - - - - **CHARTER ACT OF 1813** - - - - - - - - - - - **CHARTER ACT OF 1833 (ST. HELENA\'S ACT) (6:23 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **CHARTER ACT OF 1853 (7:14 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - **ADMINISTRATIVE PILLARS OF COMPANY (7:27 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **POLICE ORGANIZATION BEFORE 1857 (7:48 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: ARMY AND JUDICIAL ORGANIZATION** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 2) Consider the following Acts regarding the British administration in India. 1. 2. 3. Which of the following is the correct order of their legislation? (a)1-2-3 (b)2-3-1 (c)3-1-2 (d)3-2-1 3) Consider the following statements regarding the judiciary during British rule: 1\. Under the Regulating Act of 1773, a Supreme Court was established in Delhi. 2\. In 1833, a Law Commission was set up under Macaulay for the codification of Indian laws. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 4) Which one of the following Provisions was related to Charter act 1833 was correct? (a)British Crown to appoint Law Commission. (b)EIC was allowed to enjoy the monopoly of trade with China and trade in tea. (c)The monopoly of EIC in trade was abolished completely (d)Administration of the Company through a Board of Control 5) Match the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the answer using the codes given below. (a)1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D (b)1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B (c)1-A 2-C, 3-D, 4-B (d)1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D 6) Which of the following is not correct with respect to the Charter Act 1853? (a)EIC lost patronage as an open exam was introduced for civil services. (b)The Charter was not renewed for any fixed term. (c)The Board of Control got supervisory power over all matters. (d)None of the Above. 7) Consider the following statements with respect to the Charter Act of 1793 1. 2. 3. How many statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All the three (d)None of the above 8) Which of the following(s) is/are the main issue associated with the Regulating Act of 1773? 1\. Vague wording caused confusion regarding power distribution.\ 2. Ambiguity in the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Calcutta and the Supreme Council led to conflict.\ 3. It provided for the emergency provision to impose on any area under British Rule. Select the answer using the codes given below: (a)1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 9) Consider the following statement that influenced the Charter Act of 1813: 1\. The Industrial Revolution in Britain. 2\. The Continental System by Napoleon. 3\. Laissez Faire idea of Adam Smith. How many of the statements mentioned above are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 10) Which Act is also known as the Saint Helena Act? (a)Charter Act of 1813 (b)Charter Act of 1833 (c)Charter Act of 1853 (d)None **Answers**\ 1) c\ 2) c\ 3) b\ 4) c\ 5) b\ 6) c\ 7) c\ 8) a\ 9) c\ 10) b **Modern Indian History Class 08** **BRITISH ARMY (5:06 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **JUDICIAL ORGANIZATION UNDER BRITISH EAST INDIAN COMPANY (5:32 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **LAND REVENUE SYSTEM: PERMANENT SETTLEMENT (ZAMINDARI BANDOBAST) (6:02 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **LAND REVENUE SYSTEM: RYOTWARI SETTLEMENT (7:15 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: MAHALWARI SYSTEM, TRIBALS AND CIVIL UPRISINGS** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the **Permanent settlement of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis?** 1. 2. 3. How many of the above statements mentioned are correct? (a)Only two (b)Only one (c)All three (d)None of the above 2) Consider the following:\ ** The Land Revenue System** ** Introduced by\ **1. Permanent Settlement - Lord Cornwallis\ 2. Mahalwari System- Lord Canning\ 3. Ryotwari System- Thomas Munro\ Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 3) Consider the following statements regarding the Ryotwari System- 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is correct? (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)All are correct. 4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Permanent Settlement System: 1. 2. 3. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)None (c)Only two (d)All three 5) The peasant turned out to be the ultimate sufferer under the triple burden of the Government, zamindar, and moneylender. His hardship increased at the time of famine and scarcity. This was true for: (a)Permanent Settlement areas only. (b)Ryotwari Settlement areas only. (c)Mahalwari Settlement Areas only. (d)This was as much true for the zamindari areas as for areas under Ryotwari and Mahalwari systems. 6) Which of the following was not an impact of Ryotwari system in Bombay? (a) It led to loss of status for Patils (b)There was an increase in power of Marwari and Gujrati banias in Central Deccan. (c)It led to massive indebtedness among peasants (d)None of the Above 7) How many of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)Only three (d)All of the above 8) Which of the following changes was/were introduced in the judiciary by the Cornwallis? 1\. He established a three-tier Hierarchy.\ 2. He established four provincial courts of appeal under Sadar Diwani Adalat and four courts of circuit under Sadar Nizamat Adalat\ 3. He tried to reduce the burden on the Sadar Diwani Adalat and Sadar Nizamat Adalat.\ 4. Bengal was divided into four divisional courts that were Calcutta, Murshidabad, Dacca, and Patna. How many of the statements given above is/are correct: (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)Only three (d)All four 9) The Madras Torture Commission Report was submitted for the cause of: (a)the famine in Madras as a result of food scarcity. (b)To look into the torture used by the officers for the extraction of taxes. (c)To look into the revolt by Diwan Veluthampi. (d)None of the above. 10) Consider the statements related to judicial administration under British India- 1. 2. 3. How many of the above statements is/are **incorrect**? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)Only three (d)None **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) b\ 3) d\ 4) c\ 5) d\ 6) d\ 7) d\ 8) d\ 9) b\ 10) a **Modern Indian History Class 09** **MAHALWARI SETTLEMENT (01:11 PM)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **CIVIL AND TRIBAL UPRISING (01:41 PM)** **EASTERN INDIA AND BENGAL REVOLT ** **SANYASI REBELLION (1770)** - - - - **FAKIR UPRISING (1776) ** - - - - - - **PAGAL PANTHIS REVOLT (1830) ** - - **AHOM REVOLT (1828)** - - - - **KOL MUTINY/UPRISING (1831)** - - - - **KHASI UPRISING (1829) (1:59 PM)** - - - **SANTHAL UPRISING / SANTHAL HOOL (1855-56) ** - - - - - - - - - - **PAIKA REBELLION (1817) ** - - - - - **KHOND UPRISING (1837-56) ** - - **FARAIZI REVOLT (1838-57) ** - - - - - **MUNDA REVOLT(1899-1900) ** - - **MOVEMENTS/UPRISINGS IN NORTH INDIA (02:33 PM)** **WAHABI MOVEMENT** - - - **KUKA MOVEMENT (1849) ** - - **MOVEMENTS IN WESTERN INDIA ** **BHIL UPRISING (1818-1846)** - - **KOLI UPRISING (1824)** - - **RAMOSI UPRISING (1822,1839)** - - - **GADKARI REVOLT OF KAOLHAPUR AND SAVANTWADI (1844)** - - - **REVOLTS IN SOUTH INDIA (03:06 PM)** **REVOLT OF VIZIANAGARAM (1794)** - - - **DIWAN VELU THAMPI\'S REVOLT (1805)** - - - - **RAMPA REVOLT (1879)** - - - **REVOLT OF 1857 (03:15 PM)** - - - - **CAUSES (03:21 PM)** **MILITARY CAUSES OF THE REVOLT:** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: WILL CONTINUE WITH THE REVOLT OF 1857** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Consider the following statements about the Mahalwari Settlement: \(1) Like Ryowari the peasants were entitled to landownership right which was hereditary and transferable. \ (2) It was introduced in the Gangetic Valley, the North-West Provinces, parts of Central India, and Punjab.\ (3) The revenue settlement was to be made village by village or estate (mahal) by the estate with landlords or heads of families who collectively claimed to be the landlords of the village or the estate.\ (4) As compared to the Ryotwari settlement administrative expenses were minimized by enlisting already existing middlemen for the collection of revenue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1, 2 and 3 only (b)2, 3 and 4 only (c)1 and 2 only (d)All the above 2) Which of the following statements are correct with respect to military grievances that caused the Revolt of 1857? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1, 2 and 3 (d)1 and 3 only 3) Find the correct Match with regard to various Peasant revolts. **Peasant revolt Grievances** 1. 2. 3. 4. (a)1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d (b)1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c (c) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c,4-d (d)1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c 4) Consider the following statements regarding Anandmath: 1\. It was a novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya. 2\. It was originally written in Bengali and then translated into many languages. 3\. It had the backdrop of the Sanyasi rebellion in 1770. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 5) With reference to the history of India, \"Ulgulan\" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events? ** (UPSC 2020)** (a)The Revolt of 1857 (b)The Mappila Rebellion of 1921 (c)The Indigo Revolt of 1859--60 (d)Birsa Munda\"s Revolt of 1899-1900 6) After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? ** (UPSC 2018)** 1\. The territories called \"Santhal Paraganas\" were created.\ 2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a)1 only (b) 2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 7) Consider the following statements with regard to the Tribal movements in India: 1\. Ranchi.\ 2. Singhbhum.\ 3. Hazaribagh. How many of the above-mentioned region(s) was/were part of the Kol Mutiny (1831)? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All the three (d)None 8) Consider the following statements with regard to the Tribal Revolts: 1. 2. 3. How many of the above was/were the main characteristics of Tribal Revolts of the 19th Century? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All the three (d)None 9) The main cause of Ahoms' Revolt (1828-33) was (a)non-fulfilment of the pledges of the Company after the Burmese War (b)Imposition of the Ryotwari system (c)Religious revivalism of Islam (d)Introduction of new Enfield rifles 10) Consider the following statements with regard to the revolt of the Diwans of Velu Thampi (1808-09) 1\. The main cause of the revolt was harsh conditions imposed on the Travancore by Wellesley through the system of Subsidiary Alliance.\ 2. In revolt Dewan of Travancore Velu Thampi was assisted by the Nair community.\ 3. To instil fear among the Public Velu Thampi was hanged publically. How many of the above-mentioned statements is/are correct with regard to the revolt of the Diwans of Velu Thampi (1808-09)? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All the three (d)None **Answers**\ 1) d\ 2) c\ 3) a\ 4) c\ 5) d\ 6) c\ 7) c\ 8) c\ 9) a\ 10) c **Modern Indian History Class 10** **REVOLT OF 1857 (1:13 P.M)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Prominent Leaders of the Revolt (1:57 P.M)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **SOCIO-RELIGIOUS REFORMS (3:06 P.M.)** - - - +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | **Social Reform Movement** | **Religious Revivalist Movement** | +===================================+===================================+ | The adherents of the reform | They believed that the present | | movement advocated reform in | practices of religion have been | | those aspects of the society, | diluted by external influence. | | that are not justified on the | | | parameters of human dignity, | They advocated going back to the | | rationality, and justice. | old practices of the religion | | | that they regarded as pure. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | They advocated the rational | They contested that rationality | | values advocated in Western | was not the core reserve of the | | education. They further | Western World. It can be very | | maintained rationality can be | much found in the Indian literary | | very much learned by embarking in | system. For example, the | | the direction of Western | Upanishads are the epitome of | | education. | rational values. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | They preferred a legalistic | They didn\'t prefer the legal | | method of reform. They approached | route. They were highly | | the British authority for reform | anti-imperial, who wanted the | | legislation. | overthrow of the British rule in | | | India. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | They had a very narrow social | They enjoyed a very broader | | base. | social base. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | They followed the top-down | They preferred a bottom-up | | approach of reform. | approach. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ **REFORM IN HINDUISM (3:27 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: CONTINUATION OF THE SOCIAL REFORM MOVEMENTS** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Consider the following statements regarding** the Revolt of 1857:** 1. 2. 3. How many of the statements given above is/are **correct?** (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 2) Which of the following statements best explains the nature of the 1857 revolt? (a)The last effort of the old political order to regain power. (b)Mutiny of a section of sepoys of the British Army. (c)A struggle of common people to overthrow the foreign rule. (d)An effort to establish a limited Indian Nation 3) With reference to the reasons behind the **failure of the revolt of 1857**, consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. 4. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are** correct?** (a)2, 3, and 4 only (b)1, 2, and 3 only (c)1, 2, and 4 only (d)All the statements are correct. 4) Which one of the following territories was not affected by the 1857 revolt? (a)Jhansi (b)Chittor (c)Jagdishpur (d)Lucknow 5) Consider the following pairs: ** Place of revolt (1857) Leader** 1. 2. 3. How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 6) Which among the following is **not correct** about the 1857 revolt? (a)There was cooperation between Hindus and Muslims. (b)The revolt was marred by communal riots. (c)Cow slaughter was banned. (d)Rebels acknowledged Bahadur Shah Zafar, as the emperor. 7) Consider the following statements with regard to the revolt of 1857: 1\. The doctrine of Lapse was a major cause of resentment among Indian Princes. 2\. Lord Dalhousie was the governor-general in charge of EIC during the revolt. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 8) Consider the following statements with respect to Raja Ram Mohan Roy: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)2 and 3 Only (b)1 and 2 Only (c)1 and 3 Only (d)All of the Above 9) In context of Revolt of 1857, Inam Commission pronounced the judgment of? (a)Recruiting Maulvis and Purohits as judicial officers. (b)Confiscation of land under Permanent Settlement agreement. (c)Confiscation of Rent-free Estates. (d)Disbandoning the traditional judicial system. 10) Which of the following statements is not correct with respect to Raja Ram Mohan Roy? (a)He set up Brahmo Samaj in 1828 in Calcutta. (b)According to him Vedas were infallible. (c)He supports western education. (d)Worked for the abolition of Sati. **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) a\ 3) c\ 4) b\ 5) b\ 6) b\ 7) a\ 8) a\ 9) c\ 10) b **Modern Indian History Class 11** **BRIEF OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS CLASS (5:09 PM)** **YOUNG BENGAL MOVEMENT (5:10 PM)** - - - - - - - **ISHWAR CHANDRA VIDYASAGAR (5:17 PM)** - - - - - - - - - **ARYA SAMAJ (5:25 PM)** - - - - - - - - - - - - **RAMAKRISHNA MISSION (5:44 PM)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY (6:11 PM)** - - - - - - - - - - - **PRATHANA SAMAJ (6:28 PM)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **SATYASHODAK SAMAJ (TRUTHSEEKER SOCIETY) (6:40 PM)** - - - - - - - - **PANDITA RAMABAI (7:11 PM)** - - - - - - - - **KANDUKURI VEERSALINGAM (7:27 PM)** - - - - - - **SHRI NARAYAN DHARMA PARIPALANA YOJANA (SNDP) MOVEMENT (7:33 PM) ** - - - - - - **SOUTH INDIAN LIBERAL FEDERATION (7:42 PM)** - - - - - - - **THE TOPICS FOR THE NEXT CLASS: SOCIO-RELIGIOUS REFORM (CONTINUATION)** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Consider the following: ** College ** ** Personality ** 1\. Hindu College: David Hare 2\. Vedanta College: Ram Mohan Roy 3\. Sanskrit College: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Which of the above is correctly matched? (a)1 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 only (d)1,2 and 3 2) Which among the following were the issues taken up by Narayan Guru in the SNDP movement?\ 1. Right to admission to public school\ 2. Recruitment to government services\ 3. Access to roads and entry to temples\ 4. Political representation\ Choose the correct code from below (a) All of the above (b) 1, 2, and 4 only (c) 2, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only 3) Consider the following statements with respect to Arya Samaj: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 Only (b)2 and 3 Only (c)1 and 3 Only (d)All of the Above 4) Consider the following statements with respect to Theosophical society: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 Only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 Only (d)All of the Above 5) Pandita Rama bai was associated with which of the following issues/organizations? 1\. Arya Mahila Samaj. 2\. Sharda Sadan. 3\. Rakhmabai case. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c) 2nad 3 only (d)1,2 and 3. 6) Which of the following are related to efforts made for reforms with respect to widow remarriage during the 19th Century in India? 1\. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar 2\. Vishnu Shastri Pandit 3\. Veerasalingam Pantulu 4\. Pandita Ramabai Choose the correct code from below; (a)1 and 4 only (b)1, 2, and 3 only (c)1, 2, 3, and 4 (d)2, 3, and 4 only 7) Which among the following pair/s is/are correctly matched?\ **Personality ** **Magazine**\ 1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: Shoma Prakash\ 2. Jyotibha Phule: Satyartha Prakas\ 3. Dayanand Saraswati : Ghulamgiri\ Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a)1 only (b)1 and 2 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)All three 8) With reference to the Young Bengal Movement, consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)only one (b)only two (c)All three (d)None 9) Consider the following statements with respect to the Prarthana Samaj: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)All three 10) Consider the following statements concerning Ramkrishna Paramhansa; 1. 2. 3. How many of the given statements is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None. **Answers**\ 1) d\ 2) a\ 3) d\ 4) b\ 5) d\ 6) c\ 7) a\ 8) c\ 9) d\ 10) b **Modern Indian History Class 12** **REFORMS IN ISLAM (1:13 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **REFORMS IN SIKHISM (2:09 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **REFORMS IN PARSI RELIGION (3:13 P.M.)** - - - - - **FOUNDATION OF INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (3:22 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: MODERATE PHASE** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Consider the following matches 1. 2. 3. Which one of the above is correctly matched? (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 2) Consider the following statements regarding Sir Syed Ahmed Khan: 1. 2. 3. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 3) Consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)3 only 4) Which of the following are reform movements related to Sikh society? 1\. Nirankari Movement\ 2. Namdhari Movement\ 3. Singh Sabha Movement\ Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a)1 and 3 Only (b)1 and 2 Only (c)2 and 3 Only (d)1, 2, and 3 5) With regard to the Deoband movement, consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. Which among the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1,2 and 3 (d) 3 only 6) Consider the following statements with respect to Sikh Reform Movements: 1. 2. 3. 4. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1, 2 and 3 Only (b)2, 3 and 4 Only (c)1, 3 and 4 Only (d)All of the Above 7) Consider the following statements with respect to the Nirankari Movement 1. 2. 3. 4. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)Only three (d)All four 8) Consider the following statements. 1. 2. Which of the given statements is/are correct.? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2. (d)Neither 1 nor 2. 9) Consider the following statements: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only 1. (b)Only 2 (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 10) Consider the following statement regarding Safety Valve theory: 1. 2. Which of the above-given statements is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) b\ 3) a\ 4) d\ 5) d\ 6) d\ 7) c\ 8) c\ 9) a\ 10) c **Modern Indian History Class 13** **THE FIRST PHASE OF THE INDIAN FREEDOM STRUGGLE (1885-1905) (1:10 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **SECOND PHASE OF FREEDOM STRUGGLE (EXTREMIST PHASE) (1905-1915) (2:29 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **ANNUAL INC SESSION BENARAS (2:52 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **FORMATION OF ALL INDIA MUSLIM LEAGUE (1906) (3:33 P.M.)** - - - - - **ANNUAL INC SESSION AT CALCUTTA (3:43 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: EXTREMIST PHASE (CONTINUED)** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to - (a)Removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian district magistrates and session judges to try Europeans. (b)The imposition of restrictions on newspapers published in Indian languages (c)Separation of the executive from judicial functions (d)Reduction of maximum age limit for the Indian Civil Service examination from 21 to 18 yrs. 2) Consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)2 and 3. (b)1 and 3. (c)1,2 and 3. (d)Only 3. 3) Theory of Economic Drain of Wealth was propounded by: (a)Ramesh Chandra Dutt (b)Dadabhai Naoroji (c)Mahadev Govind Ranade (d)None 4) The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until. (a)The First World War was when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. (b)King George V abrogated Curzon's Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911. (c)Gandhi ji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement. (d)The Partition of India, in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan. 5) Which of the following was/were the demand(s) of moderates/Early nationalists during the freedom struggle of India? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)Only three (d)None 6) Consider the following events that occurred during India's Freedom Struggle: 1. 2. 3. 4. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of their occurrence? (a)3,1,4,2 (b)1,3,2,4 (c)4,1,2,3 (d)3,4,1,2 7) Concerning the period of colonial rule in India, \"Home Charges\" formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted \"Home Charges\"? 1\. Funds used to support the India Office in London.\ 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.\ 3. Dividend to the shareholders of the East India Company. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a)1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 8) Consider the following statements with respect to the major contributions of the Swadeshi Movement in the cultural sphere: 1. 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)None of the Above 9) Consider the following statements with respect to Dadabhai Naroji and Economic Nationalism: 1. 2. 3. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 10) With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements : **(UPSC 2020)** \(1) It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind.\ (2) It inspired the performance of Swadeshi street plays and folk songs.\ (3) The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1,2 and 3 only **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) a\ 3) b\ 4) b\ 5) c\ 6) b\ 7) d\ 8) c\ 9) c\ 10) a **Modern Indian History Class 14** **SURAT SESSION (1907) (1:14 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **QUEEN VICTORIA\'S PROCLAMATION (1858)** - - - - - - **GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT 1858 (1:39 P.M.)** - - - - - **INDIAN COUNCIL\'S ACT 1861** - - - - - - - **INDIAN COUNCILS ACT 1892 (2:01 P.M.)** - - - **INDIAN COUNCILS ACT OF 1909** - - - - - - - - - - **DELHI DURBAR (2:20 P.M.)** - - - - - **GANDHI IN SOUTH AFRICA (2:39 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - **MODERATE PHASE OF GANDHI IN SOUTH AFRICA (1894-1906) (3:14 P.M.)** - - - - - - - **PASSIVE RESISTANCE PHASE OF GANDHI (1906-14) (3:28 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **REVOLUTIONARY NATIONALISM (3:45 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIES** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Consider the following statements concerning the Surat Split of 1907: 1\. Moderates wanted the congress session to be held in Surat. 2\. Extremists wanted the session to be held at Nagpur. 3\. The moderates wanted to reiterate the resolution on Swadeshi and National Education. 4\. The extremists wanted Ras Bihari Ghosh as the president of the session. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a)Only two (b)Only three (c)Only one (d)All four 2) Which of the following were the changes brought about by the Indian Councils Act, of 1892? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 3) Under the Government of India Act, of 1858 what was the position of Secretary of State? (a)Cabinet Minister in Britain (b)Cabinet Secretary (c)Governor-General (d)Prime Minister of Britain 4) Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, "Unto This Last" and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi? (a)Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man. (b)The good of individual is contained in the good of all. (c)The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life. (d)All the statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct in this context. 5) With reference to the Indian Council Act of 1861, consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 3 only (b)2 only (c)1, 2, and 3. (d)None of the above. 6) With respect to the initiatives of Gandhiji, consider the following: 1. 2. 3. Which of the above originated in South Africa? (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1,2, and 3 7) Consider the following statements with regard to Vasudev Balwant Phadke: 1\. The activities of Vasudev Balwant Phadke around 1876-77 can be termed the first example of revolutionary militantism against the Britishers. 2\. He created a group of Koli, Bhil, Mahars, and Dhang, and organized an armed struggle against the British. 3\. He was successful in capturing the city of Pune and for many days, it was under his administration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 8) Which of the following is/are the major provisions of the Indian Council Act 1909? 1\. It brought full self-government.\ 2. It provided for proper indirect election. \ 3. First-time non-official majority in Provincial Legislative Councils (PLC). \ 4. The right to vote was linked with income criterion and there was a lower income criterion for the Muslims. Select the answer using the codes given below: (a)1, 2 and 3 only (b)2, 3 and 4 only (c)1, 2 and 4 only (d)All the above. 9) Which of the following is/are the major changes in legislative power under the Indian Council Act 1909? 1\. The legislature can vote on individual items in the budget but not the whole budget.\ 2. Supplementary questions could be asked.\ 3. Members could initiate and pass resolutions but not mandatory on executive and only recommendatory. Select the answer using the codes given below: (a)1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)1, 2, and 3 (d)2 and 3 only 10) Consider these statements in the context of the moderate phase of the Gandhian struggle in South Africa 1\. He created the Phoenix Farm in 1894, to protest against racial discrimination 2\. He also started the newspaper Indian opinion Which of the statement(s) is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) c\ 3) a\ 4) b\ 5) c\ 6) d\ 7) d\ 8) b\ 9) c\ 10) b **Modern Indian History Class 15** **REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIES (1:36 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE INDIA (2:16 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **HOME RULE MOVEMENT (3:04 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **LUCKNOW SESSION (3:49 P.M.)** - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: GANDHIAN PHASE** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) What was the main demand of the Home rule movement during the Indian freedom struggle? (a)Complete political Independence of India. (b)To free the local administration of India from Britishers. (c)Implementation of 1909 reforms at the earliest. (d)Right of self-rule as given to white colonies. 2) Match List 1 and List 2. ** LIST 1 LIST 2**\ A. Khilafat movement 1. Maulana Mohammad Ali.\ B. Ghadar Movement 2. Japanese steamship.\ C. Theosophical society 3. Lala Hardayal.\ D. Komagata maru 4. Annie Besant. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a)A-1 ; B-3; C-4; D-2 (b)A-2 ; B-3; C-4; D-1 (c)A-1 ; B-2; C-3; D-4 (d)A-3 ; B-4; C-1; D-2 3) Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Ghadar movement? 1\. It preached nationalism with a non-violent attitude. 2\. Mahatma Gandhi was one of its founders. 3\. Free Hindustan and Circular-i-Azadi newspapers were associated with this movement Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a)1 and 2 only (b)3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)None of these 4) Which among the following methods were used by Home Rule Leagues?\ 1. Speeches\ 2. Plays\ 3. Armed revolt\ 4. Libraries\ Select the correct answer from the codes given below. (a)1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)3 only (d)1, 2 and 4 only 5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Lucknow pact between Congress and the Muslim League: 1\. Congress accepted the league's position on a separate electorate.\ 2. In this pact Congress and the league demanded the Independence of India as a part of their joint demand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 6) Consider the following statement regarding Bharat Sushasan Samiti (India house): 1. 2. 3. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 7) Consider the following statements with regard to Anushilan Samiti: 1\. Anushilan Samiti was created in 1902 with the objective was the assassination of unpopular British officers, informers, and traitors.\ 2. They conducted Swadesh dacoities to fund the Industrial Revolution in Japan.\ 3. It released the magazines Yugantar and Sandhya Patrika. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 8) Consider the following statements with respect to the impact of the Ghadar Movement: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)3 Only (d)All of the Above 9) Match the following pairs of the Branches of Anushilan Samiti. Centre Leader \ 1) Calcutta Barindra Dutt and Bhupendra Dutt\ 2) Dacca Pulin Bihari das\ 3) Midnapore Gyanendra Nath Basu Which of the pair(s) is/are matched correctly? (a)Only 1 pair (b)Only 2 pair (c)All 3 pairs (d)None of the pairs 10) "Zimmerman Plan" is related to which of the following? (a)Partition of India along the North Eastern Frontier (b) British Congress Committee to frame rules regarding urban expenditure. (c)All-India insurrection plan to overthrow British Government. (d)To reform police & crime investigation departments in the British government. **Answers**\ 1) d\ 2) a\ 3) b\ 4) d\ 5) a\ 6) c\ 7) b\ 8) d\ 9) c\ 10) c **Modern Indian History Class 16** **REGIONAL INTERVENTION OF GANDHI (1:12 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **MONTAGU CHELMSFORD REFORMS OF 1919 (1:45 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - **ROWLATT SATYAGRAHA** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **KHILAFAT ISSUE (2:22 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - **ANNUAL INC SESSION AT NAGPUR (1920)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **DEVELOPMENTS DURING NON COOPERATION MOVEMENT (3:07 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ** PHASE OF SWARAJISTS (3:37 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: SIMON COMMISSION, NEHRU REPORT, CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE MOVEMENT** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1\. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the \"Sedition Committee\".\ 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.\ 3. Demonstrations against the arrival of the Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha. Select the correct statement(s) using the code given below. (a)1 only (b)1 and 2 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 2) The main reason for the launch of the Khilafat movement was to- (a)Demand for greater political representation of Muslims in legislature and executive. (b)Agitate against the discrimination meted out to the Indian Muslims. (c)Protest against the treatment meted out to the Ottoman Empire by the British. (d)Show dissent against the British government's decision to go back on the partition of Bengal. 3) Consider the following statements regarding Kheda Satyagraha: 1\. It was the first non-cooperation movement by Gandhi in India\ 2. Indulal Yagnik was part of this movement.\ 3. It was led against denial of remission of taxes if the yield is very low. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 4) Consider the following pairs: Incident Method used 1\. Champaran Satyagraha: Civil Disobedience 2\. Kheda Satyagraha: Non-Cooperation 3\. Ahmedabad Mill Strike: Hunger Strike Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a)1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 5) Consider the following statements about Champaran Satyagraha: 1\. Gandhiji was invited to take up the issue of forced Indigo cultivation on 3/20th part of the farmlands by local leader Raj Kumar Shukla. 2\. It proved to be Gandhi's first tryst with Non-cooperation as a tool for passive resistance in India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 6) Consider the following statements concerning the Government of India Act 1919: 1\. It introduced the Dyarchy at the Provincial level 2. It introduced, for the first time, bicameralism and direct elections in the country. 3\. It required that three of the six members of the Viceroy's Executive Council were to be Indian. 4\. It granted the universal franchise to all native women. Which of the above statement(s) is/are **not correct**? (a)1, 2, and 3 only (b)2 and 4 only (c)3 and 4 only (d)4 only 7) Consider the following statements regarding the Swarijists also known as Pro-Changers:\ 1. They wanted to take part in the legislative elections to move pro-Indian resolutions and oppose draconian laws.\ 2. They formed a Swaraj Party and took part in the elections of 1923.\ 3. Swarajist\"s school of thought was led by C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru.\ Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)1, and 2 only (c)1, and 3 only (d)All of the above 8) Tilak Swaraj Fund was set up during: (a)Swadeshi movement (b)Non-cooperation movement (c)Quit India movement (d)Civil Disobedience movement 9) Which of the following was/were the major outcomes of the Nagpur session in 1920? 1\. Adoption of resolution for launch for Non-Cooperation Movement 2\. Endorsement Swaraj using extra-constitutional means 3\. Reorganization of provincial committees on linguistic lines Select the correct answer from the codes given below. (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 10) In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of the Provincial Government were divided into \"Reserved and Transferred\" subjects. In this context which of the following were treated as \"Reserved\" subjects? 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a)1, 2 and 3 Only (b)2, 3 and 4 Only (c)1, 3 and 4 Only (d)1, 2 and 4 Only **Answers**\ 1) b\ 2) c\ 3) d\ 4) d\ 5) a\ 6) d\ 7) d\ 8) b\ 9) d\ 10) c **Modern Indian History Class 17** **SIMON COMMISSION (1:10 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **REVOLUTIONARY NATIONALISM: PHASE II (1924-34) (1:25 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT IN BENGAL (1:58 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - **NEHRU COMMITTEE AND ITS REPORT (2:18 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **ANNUAL INC SESSION 1929 LAHORE (2:37 P.M.)** - - - - **CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE MOVEMENT (2:45 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **GANDHI IRWIN PACT (3:31 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - **ANNUAL INC SESSION MARCH 1931 KARACHI (3:45 P.M.)** - - - - **SECOND ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE** - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: THIRD ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Which of the following provisions was the part of Nehru Report 1928? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 Only (b) 2 and 3 Only (c) 1 and 2 only (d)1, 2 and 3 2) Consider the following provisions adopted in the Karachi season of 1931 1\) The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed by the Congress in the Karachi Session of 1931\ 2) Free and compulsory primary education.\ 3) Substantial reduction in rent and taxes\ 4) congress adopted a resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a)2, 3 and 4 only (b)1, 2 and 3 only (c)1, 2 and 4 only (d)1, 2, 3, and 4 3) Match List 1 and List 2: LIST 1 LIST 2 - - - Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: (a)A-1 ; B-3; C-2 (b)A-2 ; B-3; C-1 (c)A-1 ; B-2; C-3 (d)A-3 ; B-2; C-1 4) With reference to Nehru Report 1928 which of the following is incorrect? (a)Congress demanded for Joint electorates and reservation of minorities. (b)The idea of secular constitution and fundamental rights were conceptualized. (c)Provinces should retain the residuary powers. (d)Federal link with the princely states. 5) The Government of India Act 1935 was the outcome of 1\. Simon Commission Report\ 2. Nehru Report\ 3. Third Round Table Conference. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a)1 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 6) Consider the following pairs: 1. 2. 3. 4. How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)Only three (d)All four 7) Consider the following with respect to Hindustan Republican Association (HRA): 1\. It was established in Kanpur in 1924.\ 2. It was established to organize armed revolutions to overthrow colonial rule.\ 3. It wanted to establish the Federal Republic of the United States of India whose basic principle would be an adult franchise. \ 4. The most important 'action' of the HRA was the Kakori Robbery in 1932. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 3 only (b)1, 2, and 3 only (c)1 and 4 only (d)3 and 4 only 8) Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the Chittagong Armoury Raid 1930-33? 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the answer using the codes given below: (a)1 and 2 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1, 2, and 3 only (d)1, 2, 3 and 4 9) Consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. How many of the above statements is/are correct with regard to Bhagat Singh? (a)Only One (b)Only Two (c)All Three (d)None 10) Consider the following statements with respect to the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM): 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)1 and 2 only (d)1, 2, and 3 **Answers**\ 1) b\ 2) d\ 3) a\ 4) c\ 5) d\ 6) b\ 7) b\ 8) d\ 9) c\ 10) d **Modern Indian History 18** **WITHDRAWAL OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE MOVEMENT (1:09 P.M.)** - - - - - - **COMMUNAL AWARD** - - - - - - - - - **GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT OF 1935** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS (1:47 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - **WORK OF CONGRESS MINISTRIES** - - - - - - - - - - - **ANNUAL INC SESSION 1938 AT HARIPURA (2:09 P.M.)** - - - **ANNUAL INC SESSION 1939 AT HARIPURA** - - - - - - - - - **PAKISTAN DECLARATION OF MUSLIM LEAGUE (MARCH 1940) (2:25 P.M.)** - **AUGUST OFFER OF VICEROY LINLITHGOW** - - - - - - - - **ANNUAL INC SESSION 1940 RAMGARH** - - - **INDIVIDUAL SATYAGRAHA (1941)** - - - - - **CRIPPS MISSION (2:43 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - **QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT (3:27 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - **UNDERGROUND ACTIVITY DURING QUIT INDIA** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: THE QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT (CONTINUED)** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Arrange the following events chronologically: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a)1-4-2-3 (b)2-1-3-4 (c)1-2-3-4 (d)2-1-4-3 2) Concerning the Government of India Act of 1935, consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1,2 and 3 3) Consider the following statements regarding Individual Satyagraha: 1\. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first satyagrahi followed by Vinoba Bhave. 2\. The Delhi Chalo movement and Jail Bharo movement were part of it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 4) Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942? (UPSC) (a)It was a known for formation of Prati sarkar in various regions. (b)It was led by Mahatma Gandhi (c)It was a spontaneous movement (d)It did not attract the labor class in general 5) Match List 1 and List 2, which are associated with the Mission of the British government and its objective: ** LIST 1 LIST 2** A. B. C. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a)A-1 ; B-3; C-2 (b)A-2 ; B-3; C-1 (c)A-1 ; B-2; C-3 (d)A-3 ; B-2; C-1 6) Congress condemned the Government of India Act, of 1935 as \"totally disappointing\" but still it fought elections in 1937 with the objective of- (a)Implementing the Nehru report. (b)Having a congressman as Prime Minister of India. (c)Showing how unpopular the Act was. (d)Formulation of the constitution for Independent India. 7) Consider the following incidents: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the correct chronology from the codes given below. (a)1-2-3-4 (b)4-3-2-1 (c)2-1-4-3 (d)4-2-3-1 8) Consider the following statements: 1\. In the Poona pact, special provisions for the representation of depressed people in the local bodies and civil services were made.\ 2. The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference.\ 3. The civil disobedience movement started with breaking the salt law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 (b)2 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)1, 2 and 3 9) Who among the following leaders were associated with Quit India Movement, 1942?\ 1. Sucheta Kriplani\ 2. Aruna Asaf Ali\ 3. Usha Mehta\ 4. Rani Gaidinliu\ Select the correct answer from codes given below: (a)1, 2, 3 and 4 (b)2, 3 and 4 (c)1, 3 and 4 (d)1, 2 and 3 10) Consider the following statements with respect to the Gandhiji and Quit India Movement: 1. 2. 3. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one. (b)Only two. (c)All three. (d)None. **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) a\ 3) b\ 4) d\ 5) c\ 6) c\ 7) d\ 8) c\ 9) d\ 10) c **Modern Indian History Class 19** **PARALLEL GOVERNMENT (4:39 P.M)** - - - - - - - - - **C.R. FORMULA** - - - - - - **LIAQUAT DESAI PACT** - - - **SHIMLA CONFERENCE AND WAVELL\'S OFFER ** - - - - **The proposals were:** - - - - - - **AZAD HIND FAUZ/ INDIAN NATIONAL ARMY (INA) (5:18 P.M.)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **INA TRIALS (5:59 P.M.)** - - - - - - **ROYAL INDIA NAVY REVOLT (6:17 P.M.)** - - - - - - - **CABINET MISSION** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **MOUNTBATTEN PLAN (6:40 P.M.)** - - - - - - **THE TOPIC FOR THE NEXT CLASS: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Arrange the following events chronologically. 1\. The August Offer\ 2. The Cripps Mission\ 3. Quit India Resolution\ 4. Rajagopalachari Formula\ 5. The Wavell Plan Select the correct option using the codes given below. (a)1-2-3-4-5 (b)2-1-3-4-5 (c)1-5-2-3-4 (d)2-1-3-4-5 2) Which among the following was/were the reasons behind Congress accepting the dominion status under the Mountbatten Plan, 1947? (a)It would ensure a peaceful and quick transfer of power. (b)It would allow for some more needed continuity in bureaucracy and the army. (c)It was more important for Congress to assume authority to keep a check on the situation of that time. (d)All the above statements were the reasons behind the Congress accepting dominion status. 3) The failure of the Wavell Plan has been called a 'breakwater in Indian political history' because (a)The Muslim League was recognized as the sole organization of Indian Muslims (b)The Muslim League got the right to use its veto in all future negotiations. (c)The Muslim League was treated at the same level as the Congress (d)All of the above. 4) Which among the following granted dominion status to India? 1\. Morley Minto Reforms 2\. Wavell Plan 3\. Mountbatten Plan Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a)1 only (b)2 and 3 only (c)1 and 2 only (d)1, 2 and 3 5) The Liaqat-Desai Pact made proposals for: (a)Welfare of minorities post-independence. (b)The accession of Princely States. (c)The settlement of Border Issues. (d)The formation of an interim government at the center. 6) Consider the following about the Cabinet Mission Plan: 1\. It rejected the demand for a full-fledged Pakistan. 2\. A constituent assembly to be elected by provincial assemblies by proportional representation 3\. A common center would control the defense, communication, and external affairs. 4\. An interim government to be formed from the constituent assembly. Which of the above statements is correct? (a)1 and 4 (b)2 and 3 (c)1, 3 and 4 (d)All of the above 7) Consider the following statements about the Indian national army. 1\. The concept of INA was envisaged by Subhash Chandra Bose. 2\. The provisional Indian government in exile was formed which was recognized by the Axis powers. 3\. INA trials saw the support of the Indian National Congress. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 8) Consider the following statements with reference to the Wavell Plan: 1\. It provided a virtual veto to the Muslim League. 2\. The Viceroy Executive Council would have all Indians except the Governor-General and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 9) Which of the following statements with respect to the INA trials (1945-1946) is/are correct? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a)2 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)2 and 3 only (d)3 only 10) Consider the following statements with respect to the Parallel Government: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)2 and 3 Only (b)1 and 2 Only (c)3 Only (d)1 Only **Answers**\ 1) a\ 2) d\ 3) b\ 4) b\ 5) d\ 6) d\ 7) b\ 8) c\ 9) b\ 10) d **Modern Indian History Class 20** **DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION (05:10 PM)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - **WOODS DISPATCH,1854 (05:20 PM)** - - - - - - - - - **HUNTER COMMISSION,1882** - **THOMAS RALEIGH COMMITTEE,1902** - - - **SADDLER COMMISSION, 1916** - - - - - - - - **HARTOG COMMITTEE 1929 (05:37 PM)** - - - - - - **SERGEANT PLAN,1944** - **S RADHAKRISHNAN COMMITTEE,1948** - - - **DEVELOPMENT OF PRESS IN INDIA (05:50 PM)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **PEASANT MOVEMENT AND ORGANIZATION IN 20TH CENTURY (06:06 PM)** **UP KISAN SABHA, 1918** - - - - - - - **EKA MOVEMENT, 1921** - - - - - **MOPLAH REVOLT (1921-22)** - - - - - - **MOVEMENTS AFTER CDM (06:18 PM)** - - - **BAKSHT MOVEMENT (1937-39)** - - - - **TEBGHAGA MOVEMENT, BENGAL** - - - - **STAGES OF COLONIALISM IN PRINCELY STATES (06:28 PM)** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **RISE OF TRADE UNION (06:50 PM)** - - - - - - - - - **RISE OF THE CAPITALIST CLASS (06:56 PM)** - - - - - - - - - **The Syllabus of MIH stands completed with this class. All the best :)** **\*** QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE 1) Which of the following factors was/were responsible for the spread of Nationalism in 19th-century India? 1. 2. 3. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a)1 only (b)1 and 3 only (c)1,2 and 3 (d)3 only 2) Consider the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act, of 1876: 1\. It was enacted by Lord Lytton.\ 2. Amrita Bazar Patrika became an English newspaper overnight on the enactment of this act. Which of the statements above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 3) Consider the following statements: 1\. The Gaya session of the Congress (1922) welcomed the formation of the AITUC\ 2. The Trade Union Act, of 1926 recognized trade unions as legal associations\ 3. In 1946, the workers went on a strike in support of the Naval Ratings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 (b)2 and 3 (c)1 and 3 (d)1,2 and 3 4) Consider the following related to the spread of education in colonial times: 1\. Macaulay's Minute 2\. Raleigh Commission 3\. Wood's Dispatch 4\. Hunter Commission Arrange the above events in chronological order. (a)1-2-3-4 (b)1-3-4-2 (c)3-1-2-4 (d)1-3-2-4 5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Trade Unions in India: 1. 2. 3. How many of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)Only one (b)Only two (c)All three (d)None 6) With regard to the Development of Education during the British Period in India, consider the following statements: 1. Hunter Commission was formed to evaluate the achievements of Wood Dispatch of 1854 under W.W Hunter in 1882. 2\. The Sadler Commission was formed to study the problems of Calcutta University and their recommendations were applicable to other universities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 7) Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to education in the 19th century? 1\. Western education got a push after the Charter Act of 1813. 2\. The upper caste benefited more from higher education. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 8) Consider the following statements with respect to the reasons for implementing the Dual Role and Ring Fence Policy by the British: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 and 2 Only (b)2 and 3 Only (c)1 and 3 Only (d)All of the Above 9) Consider the following statements with respect to the Hunter Commission: 1. 2. 3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 Only (b)2 Only (c)3 Only (d)All of the Above 10) Consider the following statements: 1\. The Hunter Commission (1882) dealt with education. 2\. The Indian Universities Act, 1904 brought all universities in India under a common system of control and inspection. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (UPSC 2017) (a)1 only (b)2 Only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d)Neither 1 nor 2 **Answers**\ 1) c\ 2) c\ 3) d\ 4) b\ 5) b\ 6) c\ 7) c\ 8) d\ 9) d\ 10) a

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