UPSC Static Quiz – Modern India : 4 November 2024
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UPSC Static Quiz – Modern India : 4 November 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.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Landholders Society: The Landholders Society was established to promote the rights of landlords in British India. Its methods included using armed protests and mass mobilization to pressurize the British authorities. The Landholders Society marked the beginning of organized political activity in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Landholders Society, also known as the Zamindari Association, was indeed founded in 1838 to protect the interests of landlords. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Society used constitutional agitation rather than armed protests or mass mobilization, focusing on peaceful methods for redressal of grievances. Statement 3 is correct: The establishment of the Landholders Society was a significant development, marking the beginning of organized political activities in India. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Landholders Society, also known as the Zamindari Association, was indeed founded in 1838 to protect the interests of landlords. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Society used constitutional agitation rather than armed protests or mass mobilization, focusing on peaceful methods for redressal of grievances. Statement 3 is correct: The establishment of the Landholders Society was a significant development, marking the beginning of organized political activities in India.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Landholders Society:
• The Landholders Society was established to promote the rights of landlords in British India.
• Its methods included using armed protests and mass mobilization to pressurize the British authorities.
• The Landholders Society marked the beginning of organized political activity in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) 1 and 3 only
• b) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct: Landholders Society, also known as the Zamindari Association, was indeed founded in 1838 to protect the interests of landlords.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Society used constitutional agitation rather than armed protests or mass mobilization, focusing on peaceful methods for redressal of grievances.
Statement 3 is correct: The establishment of the Landholders Society was a significant development, marking the beginning of organized political activities in India.
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct: Landholders Society, also known as the Zamindari Association, was indeed founded in 1838 to protect the interests of landlords.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Society used constitutional agitation rather than armed protests or mass mobilization, focusing on peaceful methods for redressal of grievances.
Statement 3 is correct: The establishment of the Landholders Society was a significant development, marking the beginning of organized political activities in India.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the issues raised by the Bombay Association: It petitioned for the abolition of certain taxes on Indian goods. The Association highlighted the lavish expenditure on administrative posts held by Europeans. It focused on ensuring that Indians would hold all top administrative positions in British India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect as there is no record that the Bombay Association specifically demanded the abolition of taxes on Indian goods. Statement 2 is correct. The Association indeed criticized the lavish spending on posts given to Europeans, highlighting how this was detrimental to Indian interests. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Bombay Association did not aim to place Indians in all top positions but rather advocated for fair representation and inclusion. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect as there is no record that the Bombay Association specifically demanded the abolition of taxes on Indian goods. Statement 2 is correct. The Association indeed criticized the lavish spending on posts given to Europeans, highlighting how this was detrimental to Indian interests. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Bombay Association did not aim to place Indians in all top positions but rather advocated for fair representation and inclusion.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the issues raised by the Bombay Association:
• It petitioned for the abolition of certain taxes on Indian goods.
• The Association highlighted the lavish expenditure on administrative posts held by Europeans.
• It focused on ensuring that Indians would hold all top administrative positions in British India.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
• Statement 1 is incorrect as there is no record that the Bombay Association specifically demanded the abolition of taxes on Indian goods.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Association indeed criticized the lavish spending on posts given to Europeans, highlighting how this was detrimental to Indian interests.
Statement 3 is incorrect as the Bombay Association did not aim to place Indians in all top positions but rather advocated for fair representation and inclusion.
Solution: a)
• Statement 1 is incorrect as there is no record that the Bombay Association specifically demanded the abolition of taxes on Indian goods.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Association indeed criticized the lavish spending on posts given to Europeans, highlighting how this was detrimental to Indian interests.
Statement 3 is incorrect as the Bombay Association did not aim to place Indians in all top positions but rather advocated for fair representation and inclusion.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question With reference to modern history of India, consider the following statements: The French position in India strengthened with the outbreak of war between the Dutch and the French. The Treaty of Ryswick restored Pondicherry to the French and made the Dutch to immediately leave India. Under Francois Martin, Pondicherry turned out to be an important settlement of the French in India. How many of the statements given above are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is not correct: The French position in India was badly affected with the outbreak of war between the Dutch and the French. Bolstered by their alliance with the English since the Revolution of 1688, the Dutch captured Pondicherry in 1693. Statement 2 is not correct: Although the Treaty of Ryswick concluded in September 1697 restored Pondicherry to the French, the Dutch garrison held on to it for two more years. Statement 3 is correct: Once again, under Francois Martin’s able guidance Pondicherry flourished and turned out to be the most important settlement of the French in India. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is not correct: The French position in India was badly affected with the outbreak of war between the Dutch and the French. Bolstered by their alliance with the English since the Revolution of 1688, the Dutch captured Pondicherry in 1693. Statement 2 is not correct: Although the Treaty of Ryswick concluded in September 1697 restored Pondicherry to the French, the Dutch garrison held on to it for two more years. Statement 3 is correct: Once again, under Francois Martin’s able guidance Pondicherry flourished and turned out to be the most important settlement of the French in India.
#### 3. Question
With reference to modern history of India, consider the following statements:
• The French position in India strengthened with the outbreak of war between the Dutch and the French.
• The Treaty of Ryswick restored Pondicherry to the French and made the Dutch to immediately leave India.
• Under Francois Martin, Pondicherry turned out to be an important settlement of the French in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is not correct: The French position in India was badly affected with the outbreak of war between the Dutch and the French.
Bolstered by their alliance with the English since the Revolution of 1688, the Dutch captured Pondicherry in 1693.
Statement 2 is not correct: Although the Treaty of Ryswick concluded in September 1697 restored Pondicherry to the French, the Dutch garrison held on to it for two more years.
Statement 3 is correct: Once again, under Francois Martin’s able guidance Pondicherry flourished and turned out to be the most important settlement of the French in India.
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is not correct: The French position in India was badly affected with the outbreak of war between the Dutch and the French.
Bolstered by their alliance with the English since the Revolution of 1688, the Dutch captured Pondicherry in 1693.
Statement 2 is not correct: Although the Treaty of Ryswick concluded in September 1697 restored Pondicherry to the French, the Dutch garrison held on to it for two more years.
Statement 3 is correct: Once again, under Francois Martin’s able guidance Pondicherry flourished and turned out to be the most important settlement of the French in India.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Status of Education in India in the 18th century: Elementary education was widespread among both Hindus and Muslims. Chatuspathis and Maktabs were essentially the centers of higher education. The study of natural sciences was highly prioritized along with ancient learning. How many of the statements given above are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Option (a) is correct: The education imparted in 18th-century India was still traditional which could not match with the rapid developments in the West. The knowledge was confined to literature, law, religion, philosophy, and logic and excluded the study of physical and natural sciences, technology and geography. In fact, due to over-reliance placed on ancient learning, any original thought got discouraged. Elementary education among the Hindus and the Muslims was quite widespread. The Hindu and Muslim elementary schools were called pathshalas and maktabs respectively. The education was confined to reading, writing, and arithmetic. Children from the lower caste sometimes attended the schools, but female presence was rare. Chatuspathis or Tols, as they were called in Bihar and Bengal, were the centres of higher education. Incorrect Solution: a) Option (a) is correct: The education imparted in 18th-century India was still traditional which could not match with the rapid developments in the West. The knowledge was confined to literature, law, religion, philosophy, and logic and excluded the study of physical and natural sciences, technology and geography. In fact, due to over-reliance placed on ancient learning, any original thought got discouraged. Elementary education among the Hindus and the Muslims was quite widespread. The Hindu and Muslim elementary schools were called pathshalas and maktabs respectively. The education was confined to reading, writing, and arithmetic. Children from the lower caste sometimes attended the schools, but female presence was rare. Chatuspathis or Tols, as they were called in Bihar and Bengal, were the centres of higher education.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Status of Education in India in the 18th century:
• Elementary education was widespread among both Hindus and Muslims.
• Chatuspathis and Maktabs were essentially the centers of higher education.
• The study of natural sciences was highly prioritized along with ancient learning.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
• Option (a) is correct: The education imparted in 18th-century India was still traditional which could not match with the rapid developments in the West.
• The knowledge was confined to literature, law, religion, philosophy, and logic and excluded the study of physical and natural sciences, technology and geography.
• In fact, due to over-reliance placed on ancient learning, any original thought got discouraged.
• Elementary education among the Hindus and the Muslims was quite widespread. The Hindu and Muslim elementary schools were called pathshalas and maktabs respectively. The education was confined to reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Children from the lower caste sometimes attended the schools, but female presence was rare. Chatuspathis or Tols, as they were called in Bihar and Bengal, were the centres of higher education.
Solution: a)
• Option (a) is correct: The education imparted in 18th-century India was still traditional which could not match with the rapid developments in the West.
• The knowledge was confined to literature, law, religion, philosophy, and logic and excluded the study of physical and natural sciences, technology and geography.
• In fact, due to over-reliance placed on ancient learning, any original thought got discouraged.
• Elementary education among the Hindus and the Muslims was quite widespread. The Hindu and Muslim elementary schools were called pathshalas and maktabs respectively. The education was confined to reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Children from the lower caste sometimes attended the schools, but female presence was rare. Chatuspathis or Tols, as they were called in Bihar and Bengal, were the centres of higher education.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question With reference to the Rowlatt Act of 1919, consider the following statements: It was passed even when every Indian member of the Central Legislative Council opposed it leading the members to resign from the Council. It enabled the Government to suspend the right of Habeas Corpus which was the foundation of civil liberties in Britain. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: c) In March 1919, it passed the Rowlatt Act even though every single Indian member of the Central Legislative Council opposed it. Three of them, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Madan Mohan Malaviya and Mazhar-ul-Huq resigned their membership of the Council. This Act authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law. The Act would thus also enable the Government to suspend the right of Habeas Corpus which had been the foundation of civil liberties in Britain. Incorrect Solution: c) In March 1919, it passed the Rowlatt Act even though every single Indian member of the Central Legislative Council opposed it. Three of them, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Madan Mohan Malaviya and Mazhar-ul-Huq resigned their membership of the Council. This Act authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law. The Act would thus also enable the Government to suspend the right of Habeas Corpus which had been the foundation of civil liberties in Britain.
#### 5. Question
With reference to the Rowlatt Act of 1919, consider the following statements:
• It was passed even when every Indian member of the Central Legislative Council opposed it leading the members to resign from the Council.
• It enabled the Government to suspend the right of Habeas Corpus which was the foundation of civil liberties in Britain.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
• (a) 1 only
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: c)
• In March 1919, it passed the Rowlatt Act even though every single Indian member of the Central Legislative Council opposed it.
• Three of them, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Madan Mohan Malaviya and Mazhar-ul-Huq resigned their membership of the Council.
• This Act authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law.
• The Act would thus also enable the Government to suspend the right of Habeas Corpus which had been the foundation of civil liberties in Britain.
Solution: c)
• In March 1919, it passed the Rowlatt Act even though every single Indian member of the Central Legislative Council opposed it.
• Three of them, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Madan Mohan Malaviya and Mazhar-ul-Huq resigned their membership of the Council.
• This Act authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law.
• The Act would thus also enable the Government to suspend the right of Habeas Corpus which had been the foundation of civil liberties in Britain.
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