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Daily-static-mcqs 22 Jan 2024
Q1:
With reference to the Ryotwari settlement, consider the following statements: 1. This system was first implemented in East Bengal. 2. Under this, farmers paid rent directly to the government. 3. Before imposing taxes, land was surveyed and valued. How many of the above statements are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Ryotwari system of land revenue collection was first implemented in the 'Baramahal' district of Tamil Nadu during the colonial rule. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
Under the Ryotwari system, farmers paid rent directly to the government. Also, land was surveyed and valued before taxes were imposed. Hence statement 2 and 3 are correct.
Q2:
With reference to October 17, 1940 in Indian history, which of the following statements is correct?
A: Congress started individual Satyagraha.
B: Muslim League passed the Pakistan Resolution in its Lahore session.
C: Cripps proposed that an Indian Union with full Dominion status would be established as soon as the Second World War ended.
D: Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
Answer: A
Explanation:
On October 17, 1940, Congress started the Individual Satyagraha Movement. The first Satyagraha of this movement was Vinoba Bhave, who started Satyagraha in Pavnar. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was chosen as the second Satyagrahi. The slogan ‘Dilli Chalo’ was given during this movement. Therefore it is also called ‘Delhi Chalo Movement’.
Q3:
Consider the following pairs: (Name of organization) (Person concerned) 1. Zamindari Association Dwarkanath Tagore 2. Indian Association S. N. Banerjee 3. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Firozshah Mehta 4. Bombay Presidency Association Mahadev Govind Ranade How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: Only three
D: All four
Answer: B
Explanation:
The Zamindari Association, commonly known as the 'Landholders' Society', was founded by Dwarkanath Tagore in 1838 in Bengal. This association was formed to protect the interests of the landlords. Hence pair 1 is correctly matched.
The Indian Association, also known as the Indian National Association, was the first explicitly nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Anand Mohan Bose in 1876. It was based in Bengal and its objective was "to promote the political, intellectual and material advancement of the people by every lawful means". Hence pair 2 is correctly matched.
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was a socio-political organization of British India. It was founded on April 2, 1870 by MG Ranade, GV Joshi, SH Chiplankar and their associates. Its objective was to popularize the legal rights of farmers. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched.
Bombay Presidency Association was established in the year 1885. It was founded by Firozshah Mehta, K.T. Telang and Badruddin Tyabji. It was founded in response to Lytton's reactionary policies and the Ilbert Bill controversy. Hence pair 4 is not correctly matched.
Q4:
Consider the following statements: 1. In the Charter Act of 1813, Christian missionaries were given freedom to preach religion. 2. In the Government of India Act of 1935, diarchy at the center was abolished and the system of diarchy was implemented in the provinces. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A: Only 1
B: Only 2
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
Explanation:
By the Charter Act of 1813, the company's authority was again extended for 20 years. Through this Act, Christian missionaries were given permission to propagate religion in India. Hence statement 1 is correct.
By the Government of India Act of 1935, the system of diarchy in the provinces was abolished and diarchy was implemented at the Centre. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
Q5:
Consider the following statements: 1. Tana Bhagat movement was led by Gomdhar Konwar. 2. The Rampa rebellion was led by Alluri Sitarama Raju. 3. The important farmer leader of Tebhaga movement (1946) was Kamparam Singh. How many of the above statements are not correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: A
Explanation:
Tana Bhagat movement took place in Chhotanagpur area. This movement was led by Jatra Bhagat, Balram Bhagat and Devmania Bhagat, and not by Gomdhar Konwar. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
Rampa rebellion took place in Andhra Pradesh between 1879 AD and 1924 AD. This rebellion was led by Alluri Sitarama Raju. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Tebhaga movement took place in Bengal in 1946 under the leadership of Kisan Sabha. The important farmer leader of this movement was Kamparam Singh. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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