Q1. The Moplah Rebellion in 1921 in Malabar was primarily a rebellion by Muslim peasants against: Q1. The Moplah Rebellion in 1921 in Malabar was primarily a rebellion by Muslim peasants against:
(A) The Mughal Empire (A) The Mughal Empire
(B) The French East India Company (B) The French East India Company
(C) British Colonial Rule and Hindu Landlords (C) British Colonial Rule and Hindu Landlords
(D) The Portuguese Administration (D) The Portuguese Administration
Answer: (C) British Colonial Rule and Hindu Landlords Answer: (C) British Colonial Rule and Hindu Landlords
The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 in the Malabar region of present-day Kerala was a significant uprising by the Muslim Mappila (Moplah) community, who were largely tenant farmers. The rebellion was fueled by grievances against the oppressive tenancy system under upper-caste Hindu landlords (Jenmis) and the perceived support these landlords received from the British colonial administration. Anti-colonial sentiment and the influence of the Khilafat Movement also played a crucial role in the uprising. While initially focused on agrarian issues and British authority, the rebellion unfortunately took a communal turn in some areas.The Moplah Rebellion of 1921 in the Malabar region of present-day Kerala was a significant uprising by the Muslim Mappila (Moplah) community, who were largely tenant farmers. The rebellion was fueled by grievances against the oppressive tenancy system under upper-caste Hindu landlords (Jenmis) and the perceived support these landlords received from the British colonial administration. Anti-colonial sentiment and the influence of the Khilafat Movement also played a crucial role in the uprising. While initially focused on agrarian issues and British authority, the rebellion unfortunately took a communal turn in some areas.
Q1. Who founded the Haryanka Dynasty? Q1. Who founded the Haryanka Dynasty?
(A) Ajatashatru (A) Ajatashatru
(B) Udayin (B) Udayin
(C) Bimbisara (C) Bimbisara
(D) Shishunaga (D) Shishunaga
Answer: (C) Bimbisara Answer: (C) Bimbisara
Bimbisara, who ruled Magadha from approximately 544 BCE to 492 BCE, is widely recognized as the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty. He implemented strategic expansion policies, including conquest and matrimonial alliances, which significantly strengthened Magadha's power and laid the groundwork for its future imperial expansion. He also established an efficient administrative system and was a contemporary and patron of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira.Bimbisara, who ruled Magadha from approximately 544 BCE to 492 BCE, is widely recognized as the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty. He implemented strategic expansion policies, including conquest and matrimonial alliances, which significantly strengthened Magadha's power and laid the groundwork for its future imperial expansion. He also established an efficient administrative system and was a contemporary and patron of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira.
Q2. When did Gandhi returned to India as a Barristerat-law? Q2. When did Gandhi returned to India as a Barristerat-law?
(A) 1891 (A) 1891
(B) 1890 (B) 1890
(C) 1888 (C) 1888
(D) 1915 (D) 1915
Answer: (A) 1891 Answer: (A) 1891
After passing his examinations, Gandhiji was called to the Bar on 10th June, 1891 and was enrolled in the High Court of England the next day. A day after this, he sailed home to India. After his return to India, Mahatma Gandhi started a practice as a lawyer in Bombay.After passing his examinations, Gandhiji was called to the Bar on 10th June, 1891 and was enrolled in the High Court of England the next day. A day after this, he sailed home to India. After his return to India, Mahatma Gandhi started a practice as a lawyer in Bombay.
Q3. Which state is known as India's Spice Garden? Q3. Which state is known as India's Spice Garden?
(A) Rajasthan (A) Rajasthan
(B) Kerala (B) Kerala
(C) Karnataka (C) Karnataka
(D) Maharashtra (D) Maharashtra
Answer: (B) Kerala Answer: (B) Kerala
Kerala is referred to as the spice garden of India as it has a variety of spices and is popular in the entire world. Idukki and Wayanad are the major locations for the growth of spices in the entire state.Kerala is referred to as the spice garden of India as it has a variety of spices and is popular in the entire world. Idukki and Wayanad are the major locations for the growth of spices in the entire state.
Q5. Battle of Plassey took place in the year? Q5. Battle of Plassey took place in the year?
(A) 1758 (A) 1758
(B) 1757 (B) 1757
(C) 1658 (C) 1658
(D) 1657 (D) 1657
Answer: (B) 1757 Answer: (B) 1757
The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757. Troops of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, came up against the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last Nawab of Bengal, and his French allies.The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757. Troops of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, came up against the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last Nawab of Bengal, and his French allies.
Q6. In which Congress session was the demand for complete independence (Purna Swaraj) first made? Q6. In which Congress session was the demand for complete independence (Purna Swaraj) first made?
(A) 1920, Calcutta (A) 1920, Calcutta
(B) 1920, Nagpur (B) 1920, Nagpur
(C) 1929, Lahore (C) 1929, Lahore
(D) 1885, Bombay (D) 1885, Bombay
Answer: (C) 1929, Lahore Answer: (C) 1929, Lahore
The Indian National Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution in its Lahore session on 26th December 1929. The resolution demanded 'Purna Swaraj' or the complete freedom from the British.The Indian National Congress passed the Purna Swaraj resolution in its Lahore session on 26th December 1929. The resolution demanded 'Purna Swaraj' or the complete freedom from the British.
Q7. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921? Q7. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921?
(A) At the circuit house (A) At the circuit house
(B) Tarun Phukan's house (B) Tarun Phukan's house
(C) Phani Sharma's home (C) Phani Sharma's home
(D) Poki (D) Poki
Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house
During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.
Q9. The Khilafat Movement of 1920 was organised as a protest against the injustice done to which country? Q9. The Khilafat Movement of 1920 was organised as a protest against the injustice done to which country?
(A) Egypt (A) Egypt
(B) Afghanistan (B) Afghanistan
(C) Pakistan (C) Pakistan
(D) Turkey (D) Turkey
Answer: (D) Turkey Answer: (D) Turkey
Turkey
The Khilafat Movement of 1920 was organised as a protest against the injustice done to Turkey. The Khilafat movement, also known as the Indian Muslim movement (1919-24), force that arose in India in the early 20th century as a result of Muslim fears for the integrity of Islam.Turkey
The Khilafat Movement of 1920 was organised as a protest against the injustice done to Turkey. The Khilafat movement, also known as the Indian Muslim movement (1919-24), force that arose in India in the early 20th century as a result of Muslim fears for the integrity of Islam.
Answer: (C) Partition of Bengal Answer: (C) Partition of Bengal
The partition of Bengal did not take place in 1919. The British Raj authorities first partitioned Bengal in 1905, when Lord Curzon announced the partition on July 20, 1905 and it came into effect on October 16, 1905.
The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 or the Black Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India on March 18, 1919. The act was based on the 1918 commission of Justice Sidney Rowlatt.
Government of India Act 1919, was published on 8th July 1918. The Montagu Chelmsford reforms and the ensuing Government of India Act of 1919 are important chapters in the history of the Raj.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on April 13, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India.The partition of Bengal did not take place in 1919. The British Raj authorities first partitioned Bengal in 1905, when Lord Curzon announced the partition on July 20, 1905 and it came into effect on October 16, 1905.
The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 or the Black Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India on March 18, 1919. The act was based on the 1918 commission of Justice Sidney Rowlatt.
Government of India Act 1919, was published on 8th July 1918. The Montagu Chelmsford reforms and the ensuing Government of India Act of 1919 are important chapters in the history of the Raj.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on April 13, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India.