UPSC STATIC QUIZ – History : 21 March 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Mahalwari system. Warren Hastings was associated with the conception of this system. Under the system, ryots paid a variable sum to the Zamindars who then paid to the British. Village lands, forestland and pastures were included under the system. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. In the North Western Provinces of the Bengal Presidency (most of this area is now in Uttar Pradesh), an Englishman called Holt Mackenzie devised the new system which came into effect in 1822. He felt that the village was an important social institution in north Indian society and needed to be preserved. Under his directions, collectors went from village to village, inspecting the land, measuring the fields, and recording the customs and rights of different groups. The estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenue that each village (mahal) had to pay. This demand was to be revised periodically, not permanently fixed. The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it to the Company was given to the village headman, rather than the zamindar. This system came to be known as the mahalwari settlement. The land included under this system consisted of all land of the villages, even the forestland, pastures etc. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. In the North Western Provinces of the Bengal Presidency (most of this area is now in Uttar Pradesh), an Englishman called Holt Mackenzie devised the new system which came into effect in 1822. He felt that the village was an important social institution in north Indian society and needed to be preserved. Under his directions, collectors went from village to village, inspecting the land, measuring the fields, and recording the customs and rights of different groups. The estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenue that each village (mahal) had to pay. This demand was to be revised periodically, not permanently fixed. The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it to the Company was given to the village headman, rather than the zamindar. This system came to be known as the mahalwari settlement. The land included under this system consisted of all land of the villages, even the forestland, pastures etc.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Mahalwari system.
• Warren Hastings was associated with the conception of this system.
• Under the system, ryots paid a variable sum to the Zamindars who then paid to the British.
• Village lands, forestland and pastures were included under the system.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 3 is correct.
In the North Western Provinces of the Bengal Presidency (most of this area is now in Uttar Pradesh), an Englishman called Holt Mackenzie devised the new system which came into effect in 1822. He felt that the village was an important social institution in north Indian society and needed to be preserved. Under his directions, collectors went from village to village, inspecting the land, measuring the fields, and recording the customs and rights of different groups. The estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenue that each village (mahal) had to pay. This demand was to be revised periodically, not permanently fixed. The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it to the Company was given to the village headman, rather than the zamindar. This system came to be known as the mahalwari settlement.
The land included under this system consisted of all land of the villages, even the forestland, pastures etc.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 3 is correct.
In the North Western Provinces of the Bengal Presidency (most of this area is now in Uttar Pradesh), an Englishman called Holt Mackenzie devised the new system which came into effect in 1822. He felt that the village was an important social institution in north Indian society and needed to be preserved. Under his directions, collectors went from village to village, inspecting the land, measuring the fields, and recording the customs and rights of different groups. The estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenue that each village (mahal) had to pay. This demand was to be revised periodically, not permanently fixed. The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it to the Company was given to the village headman, rather than the zamindar. This system came to be known as the mahalwari settlement.
The land included under this system consisted of all land of the villages, even the forestland, pastures etc.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the events that took place after Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa. On Nehru’s advice, Gandhiji spent a year travelling around British India, getting to know the land and its peoples. His first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) On Gokhale‘s advice, Gandhiji spent a year travelling around British India, getting to know the land and its peoples. His first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in February 1916. Also present were important leaders of the Congress, such as Annie Besant. Compared to these dignitaries, Gandhiji was relatively unknown. He had been invited on account of his work in South Africa, rather than his status within India. Incorrect Solution: b) On Gokhale‘s advice, Gandhiji spent a year travelling around British India, getting to know the land and its peoples. His first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in February 1916. Also present were important leaders of the Congress, such as Annie Besant. Compared to these dignitaries, Gandhiji was relatively unknown. He had been invited on account of his work in South Africa, rather than his status within India.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the events that took place after Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa.
• On Nehru’s advice, Gandhiji spent a year travelling around British India, getting to know the land and its peoples.
• His first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: b)
On Gokhale‘s advice, Gandhiji spent a year travelling around British India, getting to know the land and its peoples. His first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in February 1916. Also present were important leaders of the Congress, such as Annie Besant. Compared to these dignitaries, Gandhiji was relatively unknown. He had been invited on account of his work in South Africa, rather than his status within India.
Solution: b)
On Gokhale‘s advice, Gandhiji spent a year travelling around British India, getting to know the land and its peoples. His first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in February 1916. Also present were important leaders of the Congress, such as Annie Besant. Compared to these dignitaries, Gandhiji was relatively unknown. He had been invited on account of his work in South Africa, rather than his status within India.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Komagata Maru incident. Komagata Maru was an Indian steamship that sailed to Canada carrying people from Punjab. Komagata Maru incident was one of the reasons for the fueling of the Ghadr Movement. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) The Komagata Maru incident involved the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a group of people from British India attempted to immigrate to Canada in April 1914, but most were denied entry and forced to return to Calcutta (present-day Kolkata). It fueled Ghadr movement as it involved mainly the Punjabi Sikh and Muslim population. Incorrect Solution: a) The Komagata Maru incident involved the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a group of people from British India attempted to immigrate to Canada in April 1914, but most were denied entry and forced to return to Calcutta (present-day Kolkata). It fueled Ghadr movement as it involved mainly the Punjabi Sikh and Muslim population.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Komagata Maru incident.
• Komagata Maru was an Indian steamship that sailed to Canada carrying people from Punjab.
• Komagata Maru incident was one of the reasons for the fueling of the Ghadr Movement.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: a)
The Komagata Maru incident involved the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a group of people from British India attempted to immigrate to Canada in April 1914, but most were denied entry and forced to return to Calcutta (present-day Kolkata).
It fueled Ghadr movement as it involved mainly the Punjabi Sikh and Muslim population.
Solution: a)
The Komagata Maru incident involved the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a group of people from British India attempted to immigrate to Canada in April 1914, but most were denied entry and forced to return to Calcutta (present-day Kolkata).
It fueled Ghadr movement as it involved mainly the Punjabi Sikh and Muslim population.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Arya Samaj. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded by Dayanand Saraswati. Arya Samaj does not believe in the authority of the Vedas. The central objectives of Arya Samaj is to eradicate Ignorance, Poverty and Injustice from this earth. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay. The movement believes in the infallible authority of the Vedas. According to the website of Arya Samaj Houston, the central objectives of Arya Samaj is to, “eradicate Ignorance (Agyan), Indigence or Poverty (Abhav) and Injustice (Anayay) from this earth. This mission is enshrined in the ten Niyams or Principles.” The website says that contrary to the misconception, Arya Samaj is not a religion or a new sect in the Hindu religion. Members of the Arya Samaj believe in one God and reject the worship of idols. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay. The movement believes in the infallible authority of the Vedas. According to the website of Arya Samaj Houston, the central objectives of Arya Samaj is to, “eradicate Ignorance (Agyan), Indigence or Poverty (Abhav) and Injustice (Anayay) from this earth. This mission is enshrined in the ten Niyams or Principles.” The website says that contrary to the misconception, Arya Samaj is not a religion or a new sect in the Hindu religion. Members of the Arya Samaj believe in one God and reject the worship of idols.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Arya Samaj.
• Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded by Dayanand Saraswati.
• Arya Samaj does not believe in the authority of the Vedas.
• The central objectives of Arya Samaj is to eradicate Ignorance, Poverty and Injustice from this earth.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay. The movement believes in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
According to the website of Arya Samaj Houston, the central objectives of Arya Samaj is to, “eradicate Ignorance (Agyan), Indigence or Poverty (Abhav) and Injustice (Anayay) from this earth. This mission is enshrined in the ten Niyams or Principles.”
The website says that contrary to the misconception, Arya Samaj is not a religion or a new sect in the Hindu religion.
Members of the Arya Samaj believe in one God and reject the worship of idols.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement that was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay. The movement believes in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
According to the website of Arya Samaj Houston, the central objectives of Arya Samaj is to, “eradicate Ignorance (Agyan), Indigence or Poverty (Abhav) and Injustice (Anayay) from this earth. This mission is enshrined in the ten Niyams or Principles.”
The website says that contrary to the misconception, Arya Samaj is not a religion or a new sect in the Hindu religion.
Members of the Arya Samaj believe in one God and reject the worship of idols.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question With reference to Warren Hastings, consider the following statements. He was the first Governor General of India. He abolished the Dual Government in Bengal. He signed treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal. William Bentinck was the first Governor General of India. Treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh was signed during the tenure of Governor General Lord Minto. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal. William Bentinck was the first Governor General of India. Treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh was signed during the tenure of Governor General Lord Minto.
#### 5. Question
With reference to Warren Hastings, consider the following statements.
• He was the first Governor General of India.
• He abolished the Dual Government in Bengal.
• He signed treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
• Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal.
• William Bentinck was the first Governor General of India.
• Treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh was signed during the tenure of Governor General Lord Minto.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 2 is correct.
• Warren Hastings was the first Governor General of Bengal.
• William Bentinck was the first Governor General of India.
• Treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh was signed during the tenure of Governor General Lord Minto.
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