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.
Q3. Which of the following festival is mainly celebrated in Kerala? Q3. 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.
Q4. Where did Gandhi started his first Satyagraha in India? Q4. Where did Gandhi started his first Satyagraha in India?
(A) Ahmedabad (A) Ahmedabad
(B) Champaran (B) Champaran
(C) Bengal (C) Bengal
(D) Kheda (D) Kheda
Answer: (B) Champaran Answer: (B) Champaran
The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement led by Gandhi in India and is considered a historically important revolt in the Indian Independence Movement. It was a farmer's uprising that took place in Champaran district of Bihar, India, during the British colonial period.The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement led by Gandhi in India and is considered a historically important revolt in the Indian Independence Movement. It was a farmer's uprising that took place in Champaran district of Bihar, India, during the British colonial period.
Q5. Who founded the Haryanka Dynasty? Q5. 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.
Q6. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826? Q6. 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.
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.
Q8. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan? Q8. 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.
Q9. When was the Second Battle of Tarain fought? Q9. When was the Second Battle of Tarain fought?
(A) 1182 (A) 1182
(B) 1192 (B) 1192
(C) 1172 (C) 1172
(D) 1162 (D) 1162
Answer: (B) 1192 Answer: (B) 1192
The Second Battle of Tarain was again fought between the Ghurid army of Mohammed Ghori and the Rajput army of Prithviraj Chauhan. The battle took place in 1192 A.D near Tarain. In this battle, Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammed Ghori.The Second Battle of Tarain was again fought between the Ghurid army of Mohammed Ghori and the Rajput army of Prithviraj Chauhan. The battle took place in 1192 A.D near Tarain. In this battle, Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammed Ghori.
Q10. When did Gandhi returned to India as a Barristerat-law? Q10. 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.