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. When was Dandi March started? Q1. 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.
Q3. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan? Q3. 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.
Q4. The Moplah Rebellion in 1921 in Malabar was primarily a rebellion by Muslim peasants against: Q4. 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.
Q5. Who was the viceroy of India during the partition of Bengal? Q5. 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.
Q7. Battle of Plassey took place in the year? Q7. 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.
Q8. Which is considered to be the oldest discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization? Q8. Which is considered to be the oldest discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization?
(A) Mohenjodaro (A) Mohenjodaro
(B) Rakhigarhi (B) Rakhigarhi
(C) Harappa (C) Harappa
(D) Bhirdana (D) Bhirdana
Answer: (D) Bhirdana Answer: (D) Bhirdana
Bhirrana, aka Bhirdana and BirhanaBhirrana, aka Bhirdana and Birhana
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.
Q10. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826? Q10. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826?
(A) Treaty of Yandaboo (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
(B) Treaty of Guwahati (B) Treaty of Guwahati
(C) Treaty of Tezpur (C) Treaty of Tezpur
(D) Treaty of Jorhat (D) Treaty of Jorhat
Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.