Modern history miscellaneous

Modern history miscellaneous

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Modern History

The Advent of the Europeans
Expansion of British Power
Economical Impact of British Rule
Socio Religious Movement
Cast, Tribe, Peasant and Trade Union Movements
The Revolt of 1857
Moderate Phase(1885-1905)
Extremist Phase(1905-1917)
The Gandhian Era
Modern history miscellaneous
  1. The quintessence of Gandhian thought is:








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    According to Stanley E. Jones, Satyagraha is the totality or quintessence of Gandhian thoughts. Through it, Gandhi introduced a new spirit to the world—the philosophy of devotion to truth, remaining firm on the truth and resisting untruth actively but nonviolently. It is the greatest of all Gandhi’s contribution to the world.

    Correct Option: A

    According to Stanley E. Jones, Satyagraha is the totality or quintessence of Gandhian thoughts. Through it, Gandhi introduced a new spirit to the world—the philosophy of devotion to truth, remaining firm on the truth and resisting untruth actively but nonviolently. It is the greatest of all Gandhi’s contribution to the world.

  1. Who established the Sadr-Diwani-Adalat during the British East India Company’s rule?








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    The Sadr Diwani Adalat was the Supreme Court of Revenue that was established at Calcutta by Warren Hastings in 1772. The court’s judges were the Governor General and Council Members of the East India Company, assisted by native judges and officers of revenue.

    Correct Option: B

    The Sadr Diwani Adalat was the Supreme Court of Revenue that was established at Calcutta by Warren Hastings in 1772. The court’s judges were the Governor General and Council Members of the East India Company, assisted by native judges and officers of revenue.

  1. The India Independence Bill was first presented in the House of Commons in London on:








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    The Indian Independence Bill was presented in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4th July 1947. It received the royal assent on 18 July 1947. Viceroy Lord Mountbatten personally piloted the Bill through every stage of the House of the Commons until it became a law.

    Correct Option: D

    The Indian Independence Bill was presented in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4th July 1947. It received the royal assent on 18 July 1947. Viceroy Lord Mountbatten personally piloted the Bill through every stage of the House of the Commons until it became a law.

  1. During the period of which Governor General/Viceroy was the Indian Civil Service introduced?








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    Lord Cornwallis started the Civil Service in Indian to effectively administer British territories in India. He introduced strict regulations for the officials, raised their salaries and linked promotion to seniority. He is called the “Father of Indian Civil Service.”

    Correct Option: D

    Lord Cornwallis started the Civil Service in Indian to effectively administer British territories in India. He introduced strict regulations for the officials, raised their salaries and linked promotion to seniority. He is called the “Father of Indian Civil Service.”

  1. Who introduced Mansabdari system in India?








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    The ‘Mansabdari system’ was the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar in 1595-96 A.D. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official. The Mansabdari was prevalent during the reign of Babur and Humayun as well.

    Correct Option: C

    The ‘Mansabdari system’ was the administrative system of the Mughal Empire introduced by Akbar in 1595-96 A.D. The word mansab is of Arabic origin meaning rank or position. The system, hence, determined the rank of a government official. The Mansabdari was prevalent during the reign of Babur and Humayun as well.