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.
Q2. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan? Q2. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
(A) Piyali Barua (A) Piyali Barua
(B) Gomdhar Konwar (B) Gomdhar Konwar
(C) Dutiram Barua (C) Dutiram Barua
(D) Kandarpeswar Singha (D) Kandarpeswar Singha
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
Q3. Who caught Madurai and took the title of Madurantakam and Maduraikonda? Q3. Who caught Madurai and took the title of Madurantakam and Maduraikonda?
(A) Vijayalaya (A) Vijayalaya
(B) Aditya I (B) Aditya I
(C) Parantaka I (C) Parantaka I
(D) Rajaraja Chola I (D) Rajaraja Chola I
Answer: (C) Parantaka I Answer: (C) Parantaka I
Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.
The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.
Q5. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is an important research institute situated in a - Q5. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is an important research institute situated in a -
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The center is named after Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-1971), who is known as the "Father of the Indian Space Program". VSSC was established on November 21, 1963, and is responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology for India's satellite program. The center also conducts research and development in areas such as aeronautics, avionics, materials, propulsion, and space physics.The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The center is named after Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-1971), who is known as the "Father of the Indian Space Program". VSSC was established on November 21, 1963, and is responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology for India's satellite program. The center also conducts research and development in areas such as aeronautics, avionics, materials, propulsion, and space physics.
Q6. When was Dandi March started? Q6. When was Dandi March started?
(A) 12th March 1910 (A) 12th March 1910
(B) 12th March 1930 (B) 12th March 1930
(C) 6th April 1910 (C) 6th April 1910
(D) 6th April 1930 (D) 6th April 1930
Answer: (B) 12th March 1930 Answer: (B) 12th March 1930
On 12 March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March. This was a nearly 385 km march from his Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi, a coastal town in Gujarat. He inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement by picking up a handful of salt in Dandi.On 12 March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March. This was a nearly 385 km march from his Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi, a coastal town in Gujarat. He inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement by picking up a handful of salt in Dandi.
Q7. Which of the following Indian rulers was defeated by Mahmud Ghazni in his first attack in the year 1001 AD? Q7. Which of the following Indian rulers was defeated by Mahmud Ghazni in his first attack in the year 1001 AD?
(A) Anandpal (A) Anandpal
(B) Chandrapal (B) Chandrapal
(C) Sukhpal (C) Sukhpal
(D) Jaipal (D) Jaipal
Answer: (D) Jaipal Answer: (D) Jaipal
In 1001AD when Mohmud of Ghazni invaded India for the purpose of loot. He was attacked by the Hindu Shahi army of Jaypala, near Peshawar. Jayapala got defeated in the battle.In 1001AD when Mohmud of Ghazni invaded India for the purpose of loot. He was attacked by the Hindu Shahi army of Jaypala, near Peshawar. Jayapala got defeated in the battle.
Q8. Which of the following Mughal emperors built the Taj Mahal? Q8. Which of the following Mughal emperors built the Taj Mahal?
(A) Akbar (A) Akbar
(B) Shah Jahan (B) Shah Jahan
(C) Aurangzeb (C) Aurangzeb
(D) Babur (D) Babur
Answer: (B) Shah Jahan Answer: (B) Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It's considered one of the most beautiful examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of love.Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It's considered one of the most beautiful examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of love.
Q10. Who was the viceroy of India during the partition of Bengal? Q10. Who was the viceroy of India during the partition of Bengal?
(A) Lord Mountbatten (A) Lord Mountbatten
(B) Lord Curzon (B) Lord Curzon
(C) Lord Ripon (C) Lord Ripon
(D) Lord Canning (D) Lord Canning
Answer: (B) Lord Curzon Answer: (B) Lord Curzon
Bengal was partitioned on October 16, 1905, by Viceroy Lord Curzon. The British cited the administrative reasons for the partition of Bengal. The plan was to carve out modern-day Bangladesh and Assam as East Bengal and make Dhaka as the new capital.Bengal was partitioned on October 16, 1905, by Viceroy Lord Curzon. The British cited the administrative reasons for the partition of Bengal. The plan was to carve out modern-day Bangladesh and Assam as East Bengal and make Dhaka as the new capital.
