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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Large planned cities with brick buildings, public baths and sewage systems were the architectural features of which of the following civilization? a) Yellow River civilization b) Nile Valley Civilization c) Mesopotamian Civilization d) Indus Valley Civilization Correct Solution: d) Incorrect Solution: d)

#### 1. Question

Large planned cities with brick buildings, public baths and sewage systems were the architectural features of which of the following civilization?

• a) Yellow River civilization

• b) Nile Valley Civilization

• c) Mesopotamian Civilization

• d) Indus Valley Civilization

Solution: d)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Along with Harappa, Mohenjo Daro is the site of the bronze age urban civilization that flourished in the valley of the Indus. The ruins of Mohenjo Daro was the first excavated site of Indus valley civilization. Mohenjo Daro is famous for its elaborate town planning, developed water supply and monumental buildings such as the Great Granary and the Great Bath. 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. Along with Harappa, Mohenjo Daro is the best known site of the bronze age urban civilization that flourished in the valley of the Indus between roughly 3,300 BC and 1,300 BC, with its ‘mature’ phase spanning the period 2,600 BC to 1,900 BC. The indus valley civilization was first identified in 1921 at Harappa in the Punjab region and then in 1922 at Mohenjo-daro, near the Indus River in the Sindh region. Mohenjo Daro is famous for its elaborate town planning with street grids with brick pavements, developed water supply, drainage, and covered sewerage systems, homes with toilets, and monumental buildings such as the Great Granary and the Great Bath. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Along with Harappa, Mohenjo Daro is the best known site of the bronze age urban civilization that flourished in the valley of the Indus between roughly 3,300 BC and 1,300 BC, with its ‘mature’ phase spanning the period 2,600 BC to 1,900 BC. The indus valley civilization was first identified in 1921 at Harappa in the Punjab region and then in 1922 at Mohenjo-daro, near the Indus River in the Sindh region. Mohenjo Daro is famous for its elaborate town planning with street grids with brick pavements, developed water supply, drainage, and covered sewerage systems, homes with toilets, and monumental buildings such as the Great Granary and the Great Bath.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Along with Harappa, Mohenjo Daro is the site of the bronze age urban civilization that flourished in the valley of the Indus.

• The ruins of Mohenjo Daro was the first excavated site of Indus valley civilization.

• Mohenjo Daro is famous for its elaborate town planning, developed water supply and monumental buildings such as the Great Granary and the Great Bath.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Along with Harappa, Mohenjo Daro is the best known site of the bronze age urban civilization that flourished in the valley of the Indus between roughly 3,300 BC and 1,300 BC, with its ‘mature’ phase spanning the period 2,600 BC to 1,900 BC.

The indus valley civilization was first identified in 1921 at Harappa in the Punjab region and then in 1922 at Mohenjo-daro, near the Indus River in the Sindh region.

Mohenjo Daro is famous for its elaborate town planning with street grids with brick pavements, developed water supply, drainage, and covered sewerage systems, homes with toilets, and monumental buildings such as the Great Granary and the Great Bath.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The indus valley civilization was first identified in 1921 at Harappa in the Punjab region and then in 1922 at Mohenjo-daro, near the Indus River in the Sindh region.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The term ‘Vande Mataram’, during the Indian freedom movement was given by a) Maulana Hasrat Mohani b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay c) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose d) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Correct Solution: b) The term Vande Mataram refers to a sense of respect expressed to the motherland. In 1870, Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote a song which would go on to assume a national stature. ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ (Long live the revolution) was first used by Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921. ‘Do or Die’ by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. While Gandhi gave the clarion call of ‘Quit India’, the slogan was coined by Yusuf Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist who also served as Mayor of Mumbai. Incorrect Solution: b) The term Vande Mataram refers to a sense of respect expressed to the motherland. In 1870, Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote a song which would go on to assume a national stature. ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ (Long live the revolution) was first used by Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921. ‘Do or Die’ by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. While Gandhi gave the clarion call of ‘Quit India’, the slogan was coined by Yusuf Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist who also served as Mayor of Mumbai.

#### 3. Question

The term ‘Vande Mataram’, during the Indian freedom movement was given by

• a) Maulana Hasrat Mohani

• b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

• c) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

• d) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Solution: b)

The term Vande Mataram refers to a sense of respect expressed to the motherland. In 1870, Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote a song which would go on to assume a national stature.

‘Inquilab Zindabad’ (Long live the revolution) was first used by Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921.

‘Do or Die’ by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

While Gandhi gave the clarion call of ‘Quit India’, the slogan was coined by Yusuf Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist who also served as Mayor of Mumbai.

Solution: b)

‘Inquilab Zindabad’ (Long live the revolution) was first used by Maulana Hasrat Mohani in 1921.

‘Do or Die’ by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

While Gandhi gave the clarion call of ‘Quit India’, the slogan was coined by Yusuf Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist who also served as Mayor of Mumbai.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Madan Lal Dhingra? Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Curzon Willie. He became a member of the secretive Abhinav Bharat Mandal. He opposed the ideals of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Shyamji Krishna Varma. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. While studying in London, Dhingra came in contact with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Shyamji Krishna Varma, both active in revolutionary circles in the city. Later, he became a member of the secretive Abhinav Bharat Mandal founded by Vinayak Savarkar and his brother Ganesh. While studying in England, he assassinated William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a British official. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. While studying in London, Dhingra came in contact with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Shyamji Krishna Varma, both active in revolutionary circles in the city. Later, he became a member of the secretive Abhinav Bharat Mandal founded by Vinayak Savarkar and his brother Ganesh. While studying in England, he assassinated William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a British official.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Madan Lal Dhingra?

• Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Curzon Willie.

• He became a member of the secretive Abhinav Bharat Mandal.

• He opposed the ideals of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Shyamji Krishna Varma.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

While studying in London, Dhingra came in contact with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Shyamji Krishna Varma, both active in revolutionary circles in the city.

Later, he became a member of the secretive Abhinav Bharat Mandal founded by Vinayak Savarkar and his brother Ganesh.

While studying in England, he assassinated William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a British official.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

While studying in London, Dhingra came in contact with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Shyamji Krishna Varma, both active in revolutionary circles in the city.

Later, he became a member of the secretive Abhinav Bharat Mandal founded by Vinayak Savarkar and his brother Ganesh.

While studying in England, he assassinated William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a British official.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Tolstoy Farm. Gandhi established Tolstoy Farm while supervising the satyagraha by South African Indians. Tolstoy Farm served as a laboratory for Gandhi to experiment with various principles including diet, nature cure and harmonious living with nature. It was allowed to house Satyagrahis’ families and support their sustenance. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Gandhi established Tolstoy Farm in 1910 while supervising the satyagraha by South African Indians. The farm aimed to be a self-supporting agricultural commune that provided for basic needs and emphasized personal growth and spiritual understanding through hard labour. Tolstoy Farm as Gandhi’s Laboratory: Tolstoy Farm served as a laboratory for Gandhi to experiment with various principles and ideals, including diet, nature cure, harmonious living with nature, brahmacharya, and more. This reflected a shared philosophy with Count Leo Tolstoy and Henry David Thoreau Revival Efforts: Tolstoy Farm fell into disrepair during the Apartheid era. Post-1994, part of the farm has been developed into a ‘Peace Garden,’ and there are plans to involve the local community and teach Gandhian ideals. Incorrect Solution: c) Gandhi established Tolstoy Farm in 1910 while supervising the satyagraha by South African Indians. The farm aimed to be a self-supporting agricultural commune that provided for basic needs and emphasized personal growth and spiritual understanding through hard labour. Tolstoy Farm as Gandhi’s Laboratory: Tolstoy Farm served as a laboratory for Gandhi to experiment with various principles and ideals, including diet, nature cure, harmonious living with nature, brahmacharya, and more. This reflected a shared philosophy with Count Leo Tolstoy and Henry David Thoreau Revival Efforts: Tolstoy Farm fell into disrepair during the Apartheid era. Post-1994, part of the farm has been developed into a ‘Peace Garden,’ and there are plans to involve the local community and teach Gandhian ideals.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Tolstoy Farm.

• Gandhi established Tolstoy Farm while supervising the satyagraha by South African Indians.

• Tolstoy Farm served as a laboratory for Gandhi to experiment with various principles including diet, nature cure and harmonious living with nature.

• It was allowed to house Satyagrahis’ families and support their sustenance.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

• Gandhi established Tolstoy Farm in 1910 while supervising the satyagraha by South African Indians. The farm aimed to be a self-supporting agricultural commune that provided for basic needs and emphasized personal growth and spiritual understanding through hard labour.

• Tolstoy Farm as Gandhi’s Laboratory: Tolstoy Farm served as a laboratory for Gandhi to experiment with various principles and ideals, including diet, nature cure, harmonious living with nature, brahmacharya, and more.

• This reflected a shared philosophy with Count Leo Tolstoy and Henry David Thoreau

Revival Efforts: Tolstoy Farm fell into disrepair during the Apartheid era. Post-1994, part of the farm has been developed into a ‘Peace Garden,’ and there are plans to involve the local community and teach Gandhian ideals.

Solution: c)

• This reflected a shared philosophy with Count Leo Tolstoy and Henry David Thoreau

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