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 was hanged along with Maniram Dewan? Q1. 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.
Q2. Which state is known as India's Spice Garden? Q2. 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.
Q4. Battle of Plassey took place in the year? Q4. 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.
Q5. Which metal was not known during the Indus Valley Civilization? Q5. Which metal was not known during the Indus Valley Civilization?
(A) Copper (A) Copper
(B) Iron (B) Iron
(C) Gold (C) Gold
(D) Silver (D) Silver
Answer: (B) Iron Answer: (B) Iron
Iron was not known to Indus Valley Civilization.
The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that lasted from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. The Indus Valley Civilization is one of three early civilizations of the Near East and South Asia, along with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The Indus Valley Civilization's metallurgists used metals such as copper, lead, gold, bronze, and silver. The Indus Valley Civilization's inhabitants developed new techniques in metallurgy, including copper, bronze, lead, and tin.Iron was not known to Indus Valley Civilization.
The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that lasted from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. The Indus Valley Civilization is one of three early civilizations of the Near East and South Asia, along with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The Indus Valley Civilization's metallurgists used metals such as copper, lead, gold, bronze, and silver. The Indus Valley Civilization's inhabitants developed new techniques in metallurgy, including copper, bronze, lead, and tin.
Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 322 to 298 BCE. He was a key figure in Indian history, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India, who ruled from 322 to 298 BCE. He was a key figure in Indian history, known for his military conquests and administrative reforms.
Q7. Which of the following festival is mainly celebrated in Kerala? Q7. Which of the following festival is mainly celebrated in Kerala?
(A) Diwali (A) Diwali
(B) Onam (B) Onam
(C) Pongal (C) Pongal
(D) Lohri (D) Lohri
Answer: (B) Onam Answer: (B) Onam
Onam is the main festival in Kerala. It is a harvest festival that lasts 10 days. The main event is celebrated on the last day, known as Thiruvonam.Onam is the main festival in Kerala. It is a harvest festival that lasts 10 days. The main event is celebrated on the last day, known as Thiruvonam.
Q8. When was Dandi March started? Q8. 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.
Q9. Who established the Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha in the year 1893? Q9. Who established the Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha in the year 1893?
(A) Swami Vivekananda and Bal Gangadhar Tilak (A) Swami Vivekananda and Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Mahatma Gandhi and Gopal Krishna Gokhale (B) Mahatma Gandhi and Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(C) Annie Besant and Henry Steel Olcott (C) Annie Besant and Henry Steel Olcott
(D) Damodar Chapekar and Balkrishna Chapekar (D) Damodar Chapekar and Balkrishna Chapekar
Answer: (D) Damodar Chapekar and Balkrishna Chapekar Answer: (D) Damodar Chapekar and Balkrishna Chapekar
The Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha was founded in 1893 by the Chapekar brothers, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar. This organization aimed to protect and promote Hindu religious traditions and address social and political issues of the time from a Hindu perspective.The Hindu Dharma Sangrakshini Sabha was founded in 1893 by the Chapekar brothers, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar. This organization aimed to protect and promote Hindu religious traditions and address social and political issues of the time from a Hindu perspective.
Q10. Which of the following Indian rulers was defeated by Mahmud Ghazni in his first attack in the year 1001 AD? Q10. 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.