Practice test JKSSB Subinspector Stockassistant wildlifeguard history mcq by home academy
Ans – B First Anglo-Mysore war: (1766–1769) First Anglo Maratha war (1775–1782) First Anglo Burmese war (1824–1826) First Anglo Sikh war (1845–46)
2. In Jainism, 'Perfect Knowledge' is referred to as:
Ans – C Kaivalya also known as Kevala Jnana means omniscience in Jainism and is roughly translated as absolute knowledge or perfect knowledge or supreme knowledge. Kevala jnana is believed to be an intrinsic quality of all souls.
3 From which site of the prehistoric age,evidence of cremating pet dog with man has been found :
Ans – C
4. With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Ans – A The Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499
5. Consider the following statements. 1. The Permanent Settlement system was introduced by the British to encourage investment in agriculture. 2. The British expected the Permanent Settlement system would help the emergence of a class of yeomen farmers who would be loyal to the Company Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Ans – C In introducing the Permanent Settlement, British officials hoped to resolve the problems they had been facing since the conquest of Bengal. By the 1770s, the rural economy in Bengal was in crisis, with recurrent famines and declining agricultural output. Officials felt that agriculture, trade and the revenue resources of the state could all be developed by encouraging investment in agriculture. This could be done by securing rights of property and permanently fixing the rates of revenue demand. If the revenue demand of the state was permanently fixed, then the Company could look forward to a regular flow of revenue, while entrepreneurs could feel sure of earning a profit from their investment, since the state would not siphon it off by increasing its claim. The process, officials hoped, would lead to the emergence of a class of yeomen farmers and rich landowners who would have the capital and enterprise to improve agriculture. Nurtured by the British, this class would also be loyal to the Company
6. Bimbisara was succeeded by
Ans – B Bimbisara was succeeded by his son Ajatashatru, who shifted the capital of Magadha from Girivraj to Pataliputra (modern Patna, Bihar).
7. Which of the following Kushan kings, who assumed the title "the Lord of the Whole World"?
Ans – B Vima Kadphises was a Kushan emperor from approximately 90–100 CE. According to the Rabatak inscription, he was the son of Vima Takto and the father of Kanishka. He assumed the title "the Lord of the Whole World".
8. Consider the following statements regarding Deccan Riots. 1. The main motive of riots was to destroy the account books of the moneylender. 2. The movement got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha. 3. Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act was passed which ensured that the farmers could not be arrested and imprisoned if they were unable to pay their debts. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Ans – D
9. The Karachi session, 1931, of the Congress was important because 1. The Delhi Pact was endorsed. 2. The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated. 3. The resolutions on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Programme were adopted. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Ans – D Congress Resolutions at Karachi The Delhi Pact or Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed. The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated. Two resolutions were adopted—one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme. The Resolution on Fundamental Rights guaranteed— free speech and free press right to form associations right to assemble universal adult franchise equal legal rights irrespective of caste, creed and sex neutrality of state in religious matters free and compulsory primary education protection to culture, language, script of minorities and linguistic groups
10. After consolidating their position in India, the Delhi Sultans introduced reforms in the land revenue administration. In this context, iqta lands were assigned to
Ans – A The lands were classified into three categories: iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services. khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household. inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.
Ans – B First Anglo-Mysore war: (1766–1769) First Anglo Maratha war (1775–1782) First Anglo Burmese war (1824–1826) First Anglo Sikh war (1845–46)
Ans – C Kaivalya also known as Kevala Jnana means omniscience in Jainism and is roughly translated as absolute knowledge or perfect knowledge or supreme knowledge. Kevala jnana is believed to be an intrinsic quality of all souls.
Ans – C
Ans – A The Portuguese captured Goa from rulers of Bijapur in 1510 and not in 1499
Ans – C In introducing the Permanent Settlement, British officials hoped to resolve the problems they had been facing since the conquest of Bengal. By the 1770s, the rural economy in Bengal was in crisis, with recurrent famines and declining agricultural output. Officials felt that agriculture, trade and the revenue resources of the state could all be developed by encouraging investment in agriculture. This could be done by securing rights of property and permanently fixing the rates of revenue demand. If the revenue demand of the state was permanently fixed, then the Company could look forward to a regular flow of revenue, while entrepreneurs could feel sure of earning a profit from their investment, since the state would not siphon it off by increasing its claim. The process, officials hoped, would lead to the emergence of a class of yeomen farmers and rich landowners who would have the capital and enterprise to improve agriculture. Nurtured by the British, this class would also be loyal to the Company
Ans – B Bimbisara was succeeded by his son Ajatashatru, who shifted the capital of Magadha from Girivraj to Pataliputra (modern Patna, Bihar).
Ans – B Vima Kadphises was a Kushan emperor from approximately 90–100 CE. According to the Rabatak inscription, he was the son of Vima Takto and the father of Kanishka. He assumed the title "the Lord of the Whole World".\]
Ans – D
Ans – D Congress Resolutions at Karachi The Delhi Pact or Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed. The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated. Two resolutions were adopted—one on Fundamental Rights and the other on National Economic Programme. The Resolution on Fundamental Rights guaranteed— free speech and free press right to form associations right to assemble universal adult franchise equal legal rights irrespective of caste, creed and sex neutrality of state in religious matters free and compulsory primary education protection to culture, language, script of minorities and linguistic groups
Ans – A The lands were classified into three categories: iqta land – lands assigned to officials as iqtas instead of payment for their services. khalisa land – land under the direct control of the Sultan and the revenues collected were spent for the maintenance of royal court and royal household. inam land – land assigned or granted to religious leaders or religious institutions.