31. What is the correct sequence of the following events?
1. The Lucknow Pact
2. The Introduction of Dyarchy
3. The Rowlatt Act
4. The Partition of Bengal
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
1. 1, 3, 2, 4
2. 4, 1, 3, 2
3. 1, 2, 3, 4
4. 4, 3, 2, 1
Option “2” is correct. The Partition of Bengal -1905 The Lucknow Pact -1916 The Rowlatt Act -1919 (March) The Introduction of Dyarchy-1919 (December)
32. The Non-Cooperation Movement under Gandhi was in full swing during the Viceroyalty of-
1. Lord Wavell
2. Irwin
3. Reading
4. Hardinge
Option “3” is correct. Lord Chelmsford was succeeded by Lord Reading in 1921 as Governor-General and Viceroy of India till 1925. This phase many important events like non-cooperation movement, swarajya party , kakori movement.
33. The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?
1. Allahabad Pillar inscription
2. Eran inscription of Bhanugupta
3. Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II
4. Bhitan inscription of Skandgupta
Option “2” is correct. The earliest reference to sati custom is made in Eran inscription of Bhanugupta.
34. The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a tomb located in __________. It was built by Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb, in 1678.
Option “2” is correct. The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a tomb located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was commissioned by Aurangzeb’s Son Azam in the memory of his Mother Dilras Banu Begum.
35. The Objective Resolution to guide the deliberations of the Assembly was moved by –
Option “1” is correct. Before the framing of the constitution started, an Objectives Resolution (the resolution that defined the aims of the Assembly) was moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946. This resolution enshrined the aspirations and values behind the Constitution making.
36. Which organization had proposed first to constitute the Constitution Assembly to form the Indian Constitution?
1. Swaraj Party in 1928
2. Indian National Congress in 1935
3. Muslim League in 1942
4. By all parties convention in 1946
Option “2” is correct. An idea for a Constituent Assembly of India was proposed in 1934 by M. N. Roy, a pioneer of the Communist movement in India and an advocate of radical democracy. It became an official demand of the Indian National Congress in 1935, C. Rajagopalachari voiced the demand for a constituent Assembly on 15th November 1939 based on adult franchise, and was accepted by the British in August 1940.
37. On which one of the following dates Jawahar Lal Nehru unfurl the tri-colour national flag on the banks of the Ravi as the clock struck the midnight?
Option “1” is correct. On 31st December, 1929 Jawahar Lal Nehru unfurl the tri-colour national flag on the banks of the Ravi as the clock struck the midnight.
38. The Puranas are …….. in number.
1. 18
2. 25
3. 52
4. 108
Option “1” is correct. These are said to be eighteen in number, divided into three groups of six.
39. Codes of conduct of the Vedic Society are laid down in-
1. Puranas
2. Vedas
3. Brahmanas
4. Smritis
Option “4” is correct. Vedic literature is primarily of two types, sruti and smriti. The Veda is called sruti and is the highest authority. Other texts are called smritis, and they derive authority from the sruti.
40. In Rig Vedic period, the most important functionary after the king was-
1. Purohita
2. Senani
3. Law Officer
4. Tax Collector
Option “1” is correct. Purohita is official title in vedic times for priest. Priests of the Vedic religion are officiants for rituals and sacrifices.
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