UPSC Static Quiz – History : 28 April 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The inscriptions of the Cholas mention various kinds of taxes. Which of these is the most frequently mentioned tax in these inscriptions? a) Ladamol b) Vetti c) Surnam d) Rumolna Correct Solution: b) Their inscriptions refer to more than 400 terms for different kinds of taxes. The most frequently mentioned tax is vetti, taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour, and kadamai, or land revenue. There were also taxes on thatching the house, the use of a ladder to climb palm trees, a cess on succession to family property, etc. Incorrect Solution: b) Their inscriptions refer to more than 400 terms for different kinds of taxes. The most frequently mentioned tax is vetti, taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour, and kadamai, or land revenue. There were also taxes on thatching the house, the use of a ladder to climb palm trees, a cess on succession to family property, etc.

#### 1. Question

The inscriptions of the Cholas mention various kinds of taxes. Which of these is the most frequently mentioned tax in these inscriptions?

• a) Ladamol

• d) Rumolna

Solution: b)

Their inscriptions refer to more than 400 terms for different kinds of taxes.

The most frequently mentioned tax is vetti, taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour, and kadamai, or land revenue.

There were also taxes on thatching the house, the use of a ladder to climb palm trees, a cess on succession to family property, etc.

Solution: b)

Their inscriptions refer to more than 400 terms for different kinds of taxes.

The most frequently mentioned tax is vetti, taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour, and kadamai, or land revenue.

There were also taxes on thatching the house, the use of a ladder to climb palm trees, a cess on succession to family property, etc.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question In which of the following revolts did the Koya and Konda tribal chiefs rise against the local overlord from a Mansabdar family? a) The Gudem Uprising, 1886 b) The Rampa Rebellion, 1879-1880 c) The Rampa Rebellion, 1922-1924 d) The Telangana Armed Struggle, 1946-1951 Correct Solution: b) Rampa rebellion of 1879 was an insurrection by the hill tribes in the Rampa region of the Vizagapatam Hill Tracts Agency of Vizagapatam District against the British government of the Madras Presidency. The hill tracts of Vishakhapatanam were inhabited by hill tribes who led a more or less independent way of life for centuries. These tribes either spoke Telugu or Odia or tribal dialects and paid a regular tribute to a zamindar or mansabdar who was a subject of British India. The then zamindar of the region, an illegitimate son of his predecessor, was an oppressive tyrant, there had been smaller riots and uprisings before, but to make matters worse, the Madras government introduced a law making toddy tapping illegal and introducing a toddy tax, this wouldn’t have been a great deal to the Hill tribes, but toddy tapping was part of their culture. This led to a full-scale rebellion in early 1879. Incorrect Solution: b) Rampa rebellion of 1879 was an insurrection by the hill tribes in the Rampa region of the Vizagapatam Hill Tracts Agency of Vizagapatam District against the British government of the Madras Presidency. The hill tracts of Vishakhapatanam were inhabited by hill tribes who led a more or less independent way of life for centuries. These tribes either spoke Telugu or Odia or tribal dialects and paid a regular tribute to a zamindar or mansabdar who was a subject of British India. The then zamindar of the region, an illegitimate son of his predecessor, was an oppressive tyrant, there had been smaller riots and uprisings before, but to make matters worse, the Madras government introduced a law making toddy tapping illegal and introducing a toddy tax, this wouldn’t have been a great deal to the Hill tribes, but toddy tapping was part of their culture. This led to a full-scale rebellion in early 1879.

#### 2. Question

In which of the following revolts did the Koya and Konda tribal chiefs rise against the local overlord from a Mansabdar family?

• a) The Gudem Uprising, 1886

• b) The Rampa Rebellion, 1879-1880

• c) The Rampa Rebellion, 1922-1924

• d) The Telangana Armed Struggle, 1946-1951

Solution: b)

Rampa rebellion of 1879 was an insurrection by the hill tribes in the Rampa region of the Vizagapatam Hill Tracts Agency of Vizagapatam District against the British government of the Madras Presidency.

The hill tracts of Vishakhapatanam were inhabited by hill tribes who led a more or less independent way of life for centuries. These tribes either spoke Telugu or Odia or tribal dialects and paid a regular tribute to a zamindar or mansabdar who was a subject of British India. The then zamindar of the region, an illegitimate son of his predecessor, was an oppressive tyrant, there had been smaller riots and uprisings before, but to make matters worse, the Madras government introduced a law making toddy tapping illegal and introducing a toddy tax, this wouldn’t have been a great deal to the Hill tribes, but toddy tapping was part of their culture. This led to a full-scale rebellion in early 1879.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Given are the reasons below why rebels failed in attaining their goal during the 1857 revolt. How many of them are correct? The rebels had no political perspective or a definite vision of the future They were poorly served by their leaders with the exception of few Almost half the Indian soldiers fought against their own countrymen Select the correct answer code: a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Although the rebels received the sympathy of the people, the country as a whole was not behind them. The merchants, intelligentsia and Indian rulers not only kept aloof, but actively supported the British. Meetings were organized in Calcutta and Bombay by them to pray for the success of the British. Despite the Doctrine of Lapse, the Indian rulers who expected their future to be safer with the British liberally provided them with men and materials. Indeed, the sepoys might have made a better fight of it if they had received their support. Almost half the Indian soldiers not only did not Revolt but fought against their own countrymen. Apart from some honourable exceptions like the Rani of Jhansi, Kunwar Singh and Maulvi Ahmadullah, the rebels were poorly served by their leaders. Most of them failed to realize the significance of the Revolt and simply did not do enough. Bahadur Shah and Zeenat Mahal had no faith in the sepoys and negotiated with the British to secure their safety. Most of the taluqdars tried only to protect their own interests. Some of them, like Man Singh, changed sides several times depending on which side had the upper hand. Apart from a commonly shared hatred for alien rule, the rebels had no political perspective or a definite vision of the future. They were all prisoners of their own past, fighting primarily to regain their lost privileges. Unsurprisingly, they proved incapable of ushering in a new political order. Incorrect Solution: c) Although the rebels received the sympathy of the people, the country as a whole was not behind them. The merchants, intelligentsia and Indian rulers not only kept aloof, but actively supported the British. Meetings were organized in Calcutta and Bombay by them to pray for the success of the British. Despite the Doctrine of Lapse, the Indian rulers who expected their future to be safer with the British liberally provided them with men and materials. Indeed, the sepoys might have made a better fight of it if they had received their support. Almost half the Indian soldiers not only did not Revolt but fought against their own countrymen. Apart from some honourable exceptions like the Rani of Jhansi, Kunwar Singh and Maulvi Ahmadullah, the rebels were poorly served by their leaders. Most of them failed to realize the significance of the Revolt and simply did not do enough. Bahadur Shah and Zeenat Mahal had no faith in the sepoys and negotiated with the British to secure their safety. Most of the taluqdars tried only to protect their own interests. Some of them, like Man Singh, changed sides several times depending on which side had the upper hand. Apart from a commonly shared hatred for alien rule, the rebels had no political perspective or a definite vision of the future. They were all prisoners of their own past, fighting primarily to regain their lost privileges. Unsurprisingly, they proved incapable of ushering in a new political order.

#### 3. Question

Given are the reasons below why rebels failed in attaining their goal during the 1857 revolt. How many of them are correct?

• The rebels had no political perspective or a definite vision of the future

• They were poorly served by their leaders with the exception of few

• Almost half the Indian soldiers fought against their own countrymen

Select the correct answer code:

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Although the rebels received the sympathy of the people, the country as a whole was not behind them. The merchants, intelligentsia and Indian rulers not only kept aloof, but actively supported the British. Meetings were organized in Calcutta and Bombay by them to pray for the success of the British. Despite the Doctrine of Lapse, the Indian rulers who expected their future to be safer with the British liberally provided them with men and materials. Indeed, the sepoys might have made a better fight of it if they had received their support. Almost half the Indian soldiers not only did not Revolt but fought against their own countrymen. Apart from some honourable exceptions like the Rani of Jhansi, Kunwar Singh and Maulvi Ahmadullah, the rebels were poorly served by their leaders. Most of them failed to realize the significance of the Revolt and simply did not do enough. Bahadur Shah and Zeenat Mahal had no faith in the sepoys and negotiated with the British to secure their safety. Most of the taluqdars tried only to protect their own interests. Some of them, like Man Singh, changed sides several times depending on which side had the upper hand. Apart from a commonly shared hatred for alien rule, the rebels had no political perspective or a definite vision of the future. They were all prisoners of their own past, fighting primarily to regain their lost privileges. Unsurprisingly, they proved incapable of ushering in a new political order.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Gandhiji was the editor of which of these English weeklies? Harijan Indian Opinion Heritage India Navjivan How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: b) Mahatma Gandhi was closely associated with several English weeklies, which he used as platforms to propagate his ideas of truth, non-violence, and social reforms. Among the options given, *Indian Opinion* and *Harijan* were edited by Gandhiji. Indian Opinion was started in South Africa in 1903 to unite the Indian community and advocate for their rights. Harijan was later launched in India in 1933 to address issues of untouchability and social reform. However, Heritage India was not associated with Gandhiji and is a modern publication unrelated to his era. Navjivan was a Gujarati weekly, and not an English weekly; hence it does not fit the exact criteria asked in the question. Incorrect Solution: b) Mahatma Gandhi was closely associated with several English weeklies, which he used as platforms to propagate his ideas of truth, non-violence, and social reforms. Among the options given, *Indian Opinion* and *Harijan* were edited by Gandhiji. Indian Opinion was started in South Africa in 1903 to unite the Indian community and advocate for their rights. Harijan was later launched in India in 1933 to address issues of untouchability and social reform. However, Heritage India was not associated with Gandhiji and is a modern publication unrelated to his era. Navjivan was a Gujarati weekly, and not an English weekly; hence it does not fit the exact criteria asked in the question.

#### 4. Question

Gandhiji was the editor of which of these English weeklies?

• Indian Opinion

• Heritage India

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: b)

• Mahatma Gandhi was closely associated with several English weeklies, which he used as platforms to propagate his ideas of truth, non-violence, and social reforms.

• Among the options given, *Indian Opinion* and *Harijan* were edited by Gandhiji.

• Indian Opinion was started in South Africa in 1903 to unite the Indian community and advocate for their rights.

• Harijan was later launched in India in 1933 to address issues of untouchability and social reform.

• However, Heritage India was not associated with Gandhiji and is a modern publication unrelated to his era.

• Navjivan was a Gujarati weekly, and not an English weekly; hence it does not fit the exact criteria asked in the question.

Solution: b)

• Mahatma Gandhi was closely associated with several English weeklies, which he used as platforms to propagate his ideas of truth, non-violence, and social reforms.

• Among the options given, *Indian Opinion* and *Harijan* were edited by Gandhiji.

• Indian Opinion was started in South Africa in 1903 to unite the Indian community and advocate for their rights.

• Harijan was later launched in India in 1933 to address issues of untouchability and social reform.

• However, Heritage India was not associated with Gandhiji and is a modern publication unrelated to his era.

• Navjivan was a Gujarati weekly, and not an English weekly; hence it does not fit the exact criteria asked in the question.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about Quit India Movement. Quit India Movement was a corollary of the failure of the Cabinet Mission Plan. The first half of the movement was peaceful with demonstrations and processions. A significant feature of the Quit India Movement was the emergence of what came to be known as parallel governments in some parts of the country. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. It was in 1942 when the world was going through the havoc caused by World War II. India too was facing the heat and after the Cripps Mission had failed, and on 8 August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi made a Do or Die call through the Quit India movement. On August 8, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi made a Do or Die call in his Quit India speech which was delivered in Bombay at the Gowalia Tank Maidan. Even though the speech caused some turmoil within the party and even leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Azad were apprehensive and critical of the call, but backed it and stuck with Gandhi’s leadership until the end. Other key facts: o Several national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Abdul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were arrested. o The Congress was declared an unlawful association, leaders were arrested and its offices all over the country were raided and their funds were frozen. o The first half of the movement was peaceful with demonstrations and processions. The peaceful protest was carried till Mahatma Gandhi’s release. o The second half of the movement was violent with raids and setting fire at post offices, government buildings and railway stations. Lord Linlithgow adopted the policy of violence. A significant feature of the Quit India Movement was the emergence of what came to be known as parallel governments in some parts of the country. The first one was proclaimed in Ballia, in East UP, in August 1942 under the leadership of Chittu Pande. In Tamluk in the Midnapur district of Bengal, the Jatiya Sarkar came into existence on 17 December, 1942 and lasted till September 1944. Satara, in Maharashtra, emerged as the base of the longest lasting and effective parallel government. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. It was in 1942 when the world was going through the havoc caused by World War II. India too was facing the heat and after the Cripps Mission had failed, and on 8 August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi made a Do or Die call through the Quit India movement. On August 8, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi made a Do or Die call in his Quit India speech which was delivered in Bombay at the Gowalia Tank Maidan. Even though the speech caused some turmoil within the party and even leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Azad were apprehensive and critical of the call, but backed it and stuck with Gandhi’s leadership until the end. Other key facts: o Several national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Abdul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were arrested. o The Congress was declared an unlawful association, leaders were arrested and its offices all over the country were raided and their funds were frozen. o The first half of the movement was peaceful with demonstrations and processions. The peaceful protest was carried till Mahatma Gandhi’s release. o The second half of the movement was violent with raids and setting fire at post offices, government buildings and railway stations. Lord Linlithgow adopted the policy of violence. A significant feature of the Quit India Movement was the emergence of what came to be known as parallel governments in some parts of the country. The first one was proclaimed in Ballia, in East UP, in August 1942 under the leadership of Chittu Pande. In Tamluk in the Midnapur district of Bengal, the Jatiya Sarkar came into existence on 17 December, 1942 and lasted till September 1944. Satara, in Maharashtra, emerged as the base of the longest lasting and effective parallel government.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about Quit India Movement.

• Quit India Movement was a corollary of the failure of the Cabinet Mission Plan.

• The first half of the movement was peaceful with demonstrations and processions.

• A significant feature of the Quit India Movement was the emergence of what came to be known as parallel governments in some parts of the country.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

It was in 1942 when the world was going through the havoc caused by World War II. India too was facing the heat and after the Cripps Mission had failed, and on 8 August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi made a Do or Die call through the Quit India movement.

On August 8, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi made a Do or Die call in his Quit India speech which was delivered in Bombay at the Gowalia Tank Maidan.

Even though the speech caused some turmoil within the party and even leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Azad were apprehensive and critical of the call, but backed it and stuck with Gandhi’s leadership until the end.

Other key facts:

o Several national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Abdul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were arrested.

o The Congress was declared an unlawful association, leaders were arrested and its offices all over the country were raided and their funds were frozen.

o The first half of the movement was peaceful with demonstrations and processions. The peaceful protest was carried till Mahatma Gandhi’s release.

o The second half of the movement was violent with raids and setting fire at post offices, government buildings and railway stations. Lord Linlithgow adopted the policy of violence.

A significant feature of the Quit India Movement was the emergence of what came to be known as parallel governments in some parts of the country. The first one was proclaimed in Ballia, in East UP, in August 1942 under the leadership of Chittu Pande. In Tamluk in the Midnapur district of Bengal, the Jatiya Sarkar came into existence on 17 December, 1942 and lasted till September 1944. Satara, in Maharashtra, emerged as the base of the longest lasting and effective parallel government.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

On August 8, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi made a Do or Die call in his Quit India speech which was delivered in Bombay at the Gowalia Tank Maidan.

Other key facts:

o Several national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Abdul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were arrested.

o The Congress was declared an unlawful association, leaders were arrested and its offices all over the country were raided and their funds were frozen.

o The first half of the movement was peaceful with demonstrations and processions. The peaceful protest was carried till Mahatma Gandhi’s release.

o The second half of the movement was violent with raids and setting fire at post offices, government buildings and railway stations. Lord Linlithgow adopted the policy of violence.

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