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The  Ryotwari  experiment  in  land  revenue was started by

A) Henry Dundas B) Alexander Reed
C) David Ricardo D) Mountstuart Elphinstone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alexander Reed

Explanation:

The Ryotwari system was introduced by  Sir  Thomas  Munro and   Captain   Alexander   Read   in 1820.This system  was in operation for  nearly  30  years  and  had  many features  of  revenue  system  of  the Mughals,    Under    the    Ryotwari System  every  registered  holder  of land is recognised as its proprietor and pays direct to Government

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Which   one   of   the   following   statements about   the   All India   Depressed   Classes Association is not correct?

A) The    All    India    Depressed    Classes Association was formed in Nagpur with M.   C.   Rajah   as   its   first   elected President. B) The    All    India    Depressed    Classes Association was not attended by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in 1926
C) Ambedkar  resigned  from  the  All  India Depressed   Classes   Association   and formed  his  own  All  India  Depressed Classes Congress in 1930. D) The    All    India    Depressed    Classes association   favoured   Ambedkar’s demand for separate electorate for the depressed classes.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ambedkar  resigned  from  the  All  India Depressed   Classes   Association   and formed  his  own  All  India  Depressed Classes Congress in 1930.

Explanation:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar never resigned from All India Depressed class association.
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During   the   mid   19th century   Industrial Revolution,   the   average   life   span   of workers in Manchester was

A) 17 years B) 30 years
C) 55 years D) 62 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 17 years

Explanation:

The  Industrial  Revolution  was  the transition   to   new   manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760  to  sometime  between  1820 and  1840.  Average  life  span  of worker was 17 years.

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Which of  the  following  statements  about the social base of the Arya Samaj in British India is/are correct?1.It  was  located  mainly in  Punjab  and western Uttar Pradesh.2.It    mainly    comprised    the    trading castes.3.It  was  much  more  limited  than  that  of the Brahmo Samaj.

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 only

Explanation:

Arya Samaj was an Indian religious movement  based   on   Vedas  and was     founded     by     Dayananda Saraswati on April 7, 1875 and was based in Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh     states     like,     Aligarh, Varanasi, etc.  It  was  against  caste system  and  supported  equality  of men   and   women,moreover   it mainly    comprised    the    trading castes;    while    Brahmo    Samaj, founded  by  Raja  Rammohan  Roy, was limited because it was popular only   among   elite   and   educated society.

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In    the    elections    to    the    provincial legislatures in 1937 in British India

1.only  about  10  to  12  percent  of  the population had the right to vote

2.the untouchables had no right to vote

3.the Congress won an absolute majority in five out of eleven provinces

4.the  Muslim  League  won  more  than  80 percent   of   the   seats   reserved   for Muslims

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1, 3 and 4 B) 1 and 4 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 and 4 only

Explanation:

Provincial  elections  in  British  India (1937)  under  the  Government  of India Act 1935 were held in eleven provinces, including Madras, Bihar, Orissa.  Indian  National  Congress won   in   eight   of   the   provinces except  three  i.e.  Bengal,  Punjab, and  Sindh  and  won  an  absolute majority   in   five   out   of   eleven provinces.   The   All-India   Muslim League  won  106  seats  about  80% of total Muslim seats. Untouchables were allowed to  vote.  Around 30.1 million    people,    including    4.25 million  women,  had  the  right  to vote  which  was  12%of  the  total population

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Consider  the  following  statements  about the Salt March :1.The    Salt    March    was    deliberately ignored by the European media.2.The  Salt  March  was  widely  covered  by the American and European press.3.The Salt March was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers.4.The  Salt  March  impressed  upon  the British   the   urgent   need   to   devolve more power to Indians.Which  of  the  statements  given  above  are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 4 B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 3 and 4 only D) 2 and 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In Salt march  Peasants, Tribal and women     participated     in     large numbers.   A   business   federation published  a  pamphlet  on  the  salt issue.   The   government   tried   to crush    the    movement    through brutal    action    against    peaceful satyagrahis.  Thousands  were  sent to   jail.   Salt   march   was   widely covered by American and European media

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In which language did Vardhaman Mahavira taught?

A) Prakrit B) Hindi
C) Pali D) Sanskrit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Prakrit

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What was the main motive of Third Five Year Plan in India?

A) Rural development B) Agriculture
C) Financial inclusion D) Economic reform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Agriculture

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