History Practice Questions Set 6

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After the death of Raja Rammohan Roy, the Brahmo Samaj split into two sections; the Brahmo Samaj of India and the Adi Brahmo Samaj. Who were the leaders of the two sections, respectively?
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Keshab Chandra Sen and Debendranath Tagore

Radhakanta Deb and Debendranath Tagore

Keshab Chandra Sen and Radhakanta Deb

Debendranath Tagore and Radhakanta Deb

Which of the following statements about Annie Besant is correct?

1. She founded the Central Hindu College at Banaras.
2. She organized the Home Rule League.
3. She introduced the Theosophical Movement in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 point

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

Consider the following statements about the National Calendar of India

1. The National Calendar is based on the Saka Era with Chaitra as its first month.
2. Dates of the National Calendar have a permanent correspondence with dates of the Gregorian calendar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements about Swami Vivekananda

1. He said that Vedanta was the religion of all.
2. He believed in reviving all the best traditions of Hinduism.
3. He was impressed by the status of women in the West.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 point

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

Which among the following was not one of the provisions of the ‘Communal Award’?
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Members of the depressed classes were assigned reserved seats and separate electorates

Separate electorates for the Muslims

Separate electorates for the Europeans and the Sikhs

The separate electorates were to lapse at the end of 10 years

Which one of the following statements about Brihadeswara temple at Tanjavur, is not correct?
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The temple is a splendid example of Chola architecture

It was built by emperor Rajaraja

The temple is constructed of granite

The temple is a monument dedicated to Lord Vishnu

Assertion (A): First War of Independence broke out in India in 1857, soon after the departure of Lord Dalhousie from India.
Reason (R): Lord Dalhousie’s annexationist policy had caused great discontent.
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Consider the following statements

1. Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
2. Arya Samaj repudiated the authority of the caste system.
3. Dayanand Saraswati was born in the Brahman family.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 point

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

Which one of the following inscriptions mentions Pulakesin II’s military success against Harshavardhana?
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Allahabad Pillar inscription

Aihole inscription

Damodarpur Copperplate inscription

Bilsad inscription

Which one of the following statements regarding Harappan civilization is correct?
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The standard Harappan seals were made of clay

The inhabitants of Harappa had neither knowledge of copper nor bronze

The Harrapan civilization was rural-based

The inhabitants of Harappan grew and used cotton

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