History (Part-4) (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 44

31. Who among the following was not associated with the activities of the Theosophical Society? [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Mr AO Hume
Solution:

In 1875, Madame HP Blavatsky, Col HS Olcott and WQ Judge established Theosophical society in New York. Annie Besant joined Theosophical society in 1889 and represented it at World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. Mr AO Hume is regarded as the founding father of Indian National Congress.

32. The Society of Jesus, whose followers were called Jesuits, was set-up by [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Ignatius Loyola
Solution:

Ignatius Loyola along with six others formed ‘company of Jesus’ in 1534, which later came to known as the society of Jesus. Jesuits work in education, intellectual research and cultural pursuits.

33. Consider the following statements about the First Session of the Indian National Congress [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

1. It was held in Bombay in 1885.
2. Surendranath Bannerji could not attend the session due to the simultaneous session of the Indian National Conference.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:

The first session of Indian National Congress (INC) was held in Bombay in 1885 which was to be earlier organised in Pune.
Surendra Nath Bannerjee could not attend the session due to simultaneous session of the Indian National Association. Hence, both the statements are true.

34. Consider the following statements [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

1. BG Tilak founded the Home Rule League in April 1916, in Maharashtra.
2. NC Kelkar was not associated with Home Rule Movement.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1
Solution:

The Home Rule League was founded by Annie Besant on 9th October, 1916 in Madras while, the Indian Home Rule League was founded by BG Tilak in Poona on 23rd April, 1916. NC Kelkar was the seretary of the India Home Rule League while Joseph Baktista was the President.

35. Consider the following statements about Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

1. He was a staunch supporter of Indian National Congress.
2. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was set-up with the objective of promoting learning of Islamic education among the Muslims.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution:

Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (today Aligarh Muslim University) in 1875 with the aim of promoting social and economic development of Indian Muslims.

He denounced nationalist organisations such as the Indian National Congress, instead forming organisations to promote Muslim unity and pro-British attitudes and activities. Hence, both the statements are incorrect.

36. The social ideals of Mahatma Gandhi were first put forth in [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Hind Swaraj
Solution:

The 3-recurrent themes in Hind Swaraj were colonial imperialism, industrial capitalism and rationalist materialism.

History of the Satyagraha in South Africa accounts for the struggle of Indians for social justice in South Africa. Bhagavad Geeta according to Gandhi addresses the issues related to the spiritual lives of common people.

37. The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been found at [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Kanaganahalli
Solution:

The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been found at Kanaganahalli. This is situated near Bhima River in Gulbarg district of Karnataka.

38. Which one of the following statements about Rig Veda is not correct? [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

Correct Answer: (d) The sacrifices were performed in the temples
Solution:

Prayers and sacrificial rituals were performed during Rig Veda period and these were not associated with temples.

Gods are presented as powerful, who could be made to intervene in the world of men via the performance of sacrifices. Gods were supposed to partake of the offerings as they were consumed by the fire.

39. Consider the following statements [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

1. Battle of Buxar provided the key to the English to establish their rule in India.
2. The Treaty of Allahabad, concluded in 1765, enabled the British to establish their rule in Bengal. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:

Battle of Buxar was fought on 23rd October, 1764, between British East India Company and Mughal King Shah Alam II.

After defeat, Shah Alam II signed the Treaty of Allahabad which gave ‘Diwani Rights’ to company and helped in establishment of English Rule-in-Bengal. Hence, both the above statements are correct. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

40. Which one of the following statements about ancient Indian Mahajanapadas is correct? [Morning Shift-2014 (I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Buddhist and Jaina texts list sixteen Mahajanapadas
Solution:

Buddhist text ‘Anguttara Nikaya’ and Jaina text ‘Bhagavati Sutra’ provide list of 16 Mahajanapadas. Mahajanapadas were of two types : Monarchial states ruled by kings and Republics ruled by a group of people.