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Daily-static-mcqs 22 Apr 2024
Q1:
Consider the following pairs: 1. First Anglo-Mysore War Treaty of Mangalore 2. Second Anglo-Mysore War Treaty of Madras 3. Third Anglo-Mysore War Treaty of Srirangapatna How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A: Only one pair
B: Only two pairs
C: Only three pairs
D: All four
Answer: A
Explanation:
The first Anglo-Mysore war took place in 1767-69, which ended with the Treaty of Madras. The Second Anglo-Mysore War took place in 1780–84, which ended with the Treaty of Mangalore. Whereas the Third Anglo-Mysore War took place in 1790-92. It was concluded by the Treaty of Srirangapatna. Hence, pairs 1 and 2 are not correctly matched, while pair 3 is correctly matched.
Q2:
Consider the following statements: 1. For the first time during Dalhousie's tenure, a separate Public Works Department was created. 2. Slavery in India was abolished by Governor General Lord Ellenborough. 3. The policy of intelligent inaction was started by John Lawrence. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Before Dalhousie, the work of public works was on a military board. During his tenure, for the first time, a separate public works department was created and a lot of money started being spent on public utility works. Act- V of 1843, the then Governor General Lord Ellenborough abolished slavery in India. Its tenure was till 1842-44 AD. The policy of intelligent inaction was introduced by John Lawrence in the context of Afghanistan. Hence, all the above three statements are correct.
Q3:
With reference to Wardha Plan, 1937, consider the following statements: 1. Wardha Plan was proposed in an All India National Educational Conference held at Wardha in the year 1937. 2. The Wardha Plan proposed free and compulsory education for seven years through the mother tongue at the nationwide level. 3. The Wardha Plan proposed that education should be imparted through some industry or occupation with a basic craft as the center of instruction. 4. The objective of Wardha scheme is to make students self-reliant after completion of their course. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: Only three
D: All four
Answer: D
Explanation:
The Wardha Plan was proposed in the year 1937 at an All India National Educational Conference held at Wardha, Maharashtra. The scheme was named after the place where the conference was held. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The scheme proposes free and compulsory education for seven years through the mother tongue at the nationwide level. Its objective was to promote education among the masses and create a sense of national identity by using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
The Wardha Plan proposed that education should be imparted through some industry or vocation with a basic craft as the center of education. This was done to make education more practical and help students become self-reliant. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
The objective of this scheme is to make students self-reliant after completion of their course. This was done by providing vocational training and encouraging students to take up jobs related to their craft or business. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
Q4:
Determine the sequence of British policies towards the Indian princely states: 1. ' Security cell ' policy or cordon policy 2. Company's struggle for equality with Indian princely states 3. Policy of subordinate separation 4. Policy of subordinate union Code:
A: 2, 1, 3, 4
B: 2, 3, 4, 1
C: 1, 2, 4, 1
D: 1, 4, 2, 1
Answer: A
Explanation:
The main British policies towards the princely states were-
1. Company's struggle for equality with Indian princely states (1740-1765 AD)
2. 'Security Cell ' policy or policy of encirclement (1765-1813 AD)
3. Policy of subordinate separation (1813-1857 AD)
4. Policy of Subordinate Union (1858-1935 AD)
5. Policy of equal union (1935-1947 AD)
Q5:
With reference to the entry of European powers into India , consider the following statements: 1. The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499. 2. The British set up their first factory in Masulipatnam in South India. 3. In Eastern India, the English company established the first factory in Orissa in 1633 AD. How many of the above statements are incorrect?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: A
Explanation:
Portuguese Governor Albuquerque established the Portuguese state as a territorial power in India. The conquest of Goa from the Adil Shahi Sultan of Bijapur (February, 1510) was the first important achievement of Albuquerque, which later became the capital of Portuguese trading centers in India. The conquest of Goa sealed Portuguese naval dominance on the south-west seaboard and led to the establishment of a regional Portuguese state in India. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect, while the other statements are correct.
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