UPSC Static Quiz – History : 29 June 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 29 June 2024 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following are the sites of Indus Valley Civilisation? Sutkagen Dor Rakhigarhi Manda Daimabad How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation have been found in a large area extending from Sutkagen Dor in Balochistan near the Pakistan-Iran border to Rakhigarhi in Haryana’s Hisar district, and from Manda in Jammu to Daimabad in Maharashtra. Other important sites of the Harappan civilization in India are at Lothal and Dholavira in Gujarat, and Kalibangan in Rajasthan. Incorrect Solution: d) Sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation have been found in a large area extending from Sutkagen Dor in Balochistan near the Pakistan-Iran border to Rakhigarhi in Haryana’s Hisar district, and from Manda in Jammu to Daimabad in Maharashtra. Other important sites of the Harappan civilization in India are at Lothal and Dholavira in Gujarat, and Kalibangan in Rajasthan.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following are the sites of Indus Valley Civilisation?

• Sutkagen Dor

• Rakhigarhi

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

Sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation have been found in a large area extending from Sutkagen Dor in Balochistan near the Pakistan-Iran border to Rakhigarhi in Haryana’s Hisar district, and from Manda in Jammu to Daimabad in Maharashtra. Other important sites of the Harappan civilization in India are at Lothal and Dholavira in Gujarat, and Kalibangan in Rajasthan.

Solution: d)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Lothal. Lothal was a thriving trade centre in ancient times, with its trade of beads, gems and ornaments reaching West Asia and Africa. Lothal had the world’s earliest known dock, connecting the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati River. 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: d) Lothal was a thriving trade centre in ancient times, with its trade of beads, gems and ornaments reaching West Asia and Africa. Excavation work was carried out in Lothal between February 1955 and May 1960. According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Lothal had the world’s earliest known dock, connecting the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati River. Incorrect Solution: d) Lothal was a thriving trade centre in ancient times, with its trade of beads, gems and ornaments reaching West Asia and Africa. Excavation work was carried out in Lothal between February 1955 and May 1960. According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Lothal had the world’s earliest known dock, connecting the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati River.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Lothal.

• Lothal was a thriving trade centre in ancient times, with its trade of beads, gems and ornaments reaching West Asia and Africa.

• Lothal had the world’s earliest known dock, connecting the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati River.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

Lothal was a thriving trade centre in ancient times, with its trade of beads, gems and ornaments reaching West Asia and Africa.

Excavation work was carried out in Lothal between February 1955 and May 1960. According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Lothal had the world’s earliest known dock, connecting the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati River.

Solution: d)

Lothal was a thriving trade centre in ancient times, with its trade of beads, gems and ornaments reaching West Asia and Africa.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Treaty of Alinagar. It was signed by Nawab Siraj ud Daula with the English East India Company. The Treaty strengthened the position of the British in Bengal. It laid the foundations for the Battle of Plassey. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) The Treaty of Alinagar, signed on February 9, 1757, was a reluctant agreement signed by Bengal’s Nawab Siraj ud Daula with the English East India Company. An outcome of decades of tension that bubbled over into armed conflict between the two parties, the Treaty strengthened the position of the British in Bengal and laid foundations for the Battle of Plassey a few months later. The treaty set the stage for British colonial expansion in India. Incorrect Solution: c) The Treaty of Alinagar, signed on February 9, 1757, was a reluctant agreement signed by Bengal’s Nawab Siraj ud Daula with the English East India Company. An outcome of decades of tension that bubbled over into armed conflict between the two parties, the Treaty strengthened the position of the British in Bengal and laid foundations for the Battle of Plassey a few months later. The treaty set the stage for British colonial expansion in India.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Treaty of Alinagar.

• It was signed by Nawab Siraj ud Daula with the English East India Company.

• The Treaty strengthened the position of the British in Bengal.

• It laid the foundations for the Battle of Plassey.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

The Treaty of Alinagar, signed on February 9, 1757, was a reluctant agreement signed by Bengal’s Nawab Siraj ud Daula with the English East India Company. An outcome of decades of tension that bubbled over into armed conflict between the two parties, the Treaty strengthened the position of the British in Bengal and laid foundations for the Battle of Plassey a few months later.

The treaty set the stage for British colonial expansion in India.

Solution: c)

The treaty set the stage for British colonial expansion in India.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Jallianwala Bagh massacre. At Jallianwala Bagh people gathered for a public meeting against the arrest of Dr Satyapal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew for opposing the Ilbert Bill. Hunter Committeewas set up to investigate the Jallianwala bagh incident. Rabindranath Tagore gave up his knighthood as a response to the incident. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 3 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 2 d) 3 only Correct Solution: b) April 13 saw celebrations for the Sikh festival of Baisakhi, which marks the onset of Spring and the harvest of winter crops. Simultaneously, the movement for independence from British rule had been steadily gaining ground. By 4 pm, many gathered for a public meeting against the arrest of Dr Satyapal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew for opposing the Rowlatt Act. Without giving the crowd any warning to disperse, Dyer ordered his troops to fire. Indian leaders expressed their anger and protested in response to the killings. Notably, Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore gave up his knighthood. A Committee named *Hunter Committee was set up to investigate the Jallianwala bagh incident. Incorrect Solution: b) April 13 saw celebrations for the Sikh festival of Baisakhi, which marks the onset of Spring and the harvest of winter crops. Simultaneously, the movement for independence from British rule had been steadily gaining ground. By 4 pm, many gathered for a public meeting against the arrest of Dr Satyapal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew for opposing the Rowlatt Act. Without giving the crowd any warning to disperse, Dyer ordered his troops to fire. Indian leaders expressed their anger and protested in response to the killings. Notably, Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore gave up his knighthood. A Committee named Hunter Committee* was set up to investigate the Jallianwala bagh incident.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

• At Jallianwala Bagh people gathered for a public meeting against the arrest of Dr Satyapal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew for opposing the Ilbert Bill.

• Hunter Committeewas set up to investigate the Jallianwala bagh incident.

• Rabindranath Tagore gave up his knighthood as a response to the incident.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Solution: b)

April 13 saw celebrations for the Sikh festival of Baisakhi, which marks the onset of Spring and the harvest of winter crops. Simultaneously, the movement for independence from British rule had been steadily gaining ground.

By 4 pm, many gathered for a public meeting against the arrest of Dr Satyapal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew for opposing the Rowlatt Act.

Without giving the crowd any warning to disperse, Dyer ordered his troops to fire.

Indian leaders expressed their anger and protested in response to the killings. Notably, Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore gave up his knighthood.

A Committee named *Hunter Committee* was set up to investigate the Jallianwala bagh incident.

Solution: b)

By 4 pm, many gathered for a public meeting against the arrest of Dr Satyapal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew for opposing the Rowlatt Act.

Without giving the crowd any warning to disperse, Dyer ordered his troops to fire.

Indian leaders expressed their anger and protested in response to the killings. Notably, Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore gave up his knighthood.

A Committee named *Hunter Committee* was set up to investigate the Jallianwala bagh incident.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of a) Rani Gaidinliu b) Birsa Munda c) Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu d) Alluri Seetha Ram Raju Correct Solution: b) November 15 is celebrated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ to mark the birth anniversary of Tribal Freedom Fighter “Birsa Munda” from year 2021 onwards, who was not only a freedom fighter but also social reformer and led tribal movement, namely Ulgulan (Revolt) against exploitative systems of British Colonial Govt. He is also known as Dharti Abba as he encouraged tribals to understand their cultural roots & observe unity. Incorrect Solution: b) November 15 is celebrated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ to mark the birth anniversary of Tribal Freedom Fighter “Birsa Munda” from year 2021 onwards, who was not only a freedom fighter but also social reformer and led tribal movement, namely Ulgulan (Revolt) against exploitative systems of British Colonial Govt. He is also known as Dharti Abba as he encouraged tribals to understand their cultural roots & observe unity.

#### 5. Question

‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of

• a) Rani Gaidinliu

• b) Birsa Munda

• c) Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu

• d) Alluri Seetha Ram Raju

Solution: b)

November 15 is celebrated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ to mark the birth anniversary of Tribal Freedom Fighter “Birsa Munda” from year 2021 onwards, who was not only a freedom fighter but also social reformer and led tribal movement, namely Ulgulan (Revolt) against exploitative systems of British Colonial Govt. He is also known as Dharti Abba as he encouraged tribals to understand their cultural roots & observe unity.

Solution: b)

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