Challenge Prelims V1.0 – Day 49 – GS Paper (Modern History)

1. With reference to the peasant movement, consider the following pairs:

Peasant movement: Associated leader

1. Kuka Movement: Baba Ram Singh
2. Ramosi peasant rebellion: Gauri Shankar Mishra
3. Kisan Sabha movement in the United Provinces: Vasudev Balwant Phadke

How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

2. Arrange the following organizations in the chronological order of their formation.

1. The Ramakrishna mission
2. Atmiya Sabha
3. Satyasodhak Samaj

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

3. Consider the following pairs:

Rebellions/Uprisings: Region

1. Kharwar rebellion: Bihar
2. Singhpo’s tribal uprising: Punjab
3. Hul Rebellion: Assam

How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

4. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding Ramkrishna Paramhansa?

5. Consider the following statements regarding Paika Rebellion of 1817:

1. It was associated with the present-day states of Bihar and Bengal.
2. It began as a protest against heavy land taxes imposed by British colonial rulers.
3. It was led by tribal leaders who sought to establish an independent tribal kingdom.

How many of the above statements are correct?

6. With reference to the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP), consider the following statements:

1. It was established in Madras by Sree Narayana Guru Swamy.
2. This organiization built a number of temples that were opened only to the Ezhava caste to counter Brahmanical domination.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7. Consider the following statements regarding the Indigo revolt (1859-60):

1. The reason for the revolt was the forceful growing of indigo without any increase in wages.
2. The Christian missionaries supported the Britishers and used religion to force peasants to grow indigo.
3. Indigo Commission set up to enquire into the excesses during the revolt favoured the peasants.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

8. Consider the following statements regarding the Moplahs (or Mappilas) uprising:

1. The Moplahs (or Mappilas) were the descendants of Arab traders who had settled in the Malabar region.
2. The Moplahs’ main targets were the Britishers who deprived them of their customary right to cultivate the land.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements regarding the Wahabi Movement:

1. Its leaders were sentenced for life imprisonment in Malda and Rajmahal trials of 1870.
2. In the wake of 1857 revolt, it turned into armed resistance against British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Brahmo Samaj?

11. Consider the following statements regarding the Singh Sabha movement:

1. The Singh Sabha movement took forward the reform activities of the Brahmo Samaj in Punjab.
2. The Sabha established a network of Khalsa schools throughout Punjab.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

12. With reference to the Bethune School, consider the following statements:

1. It was first founded in Madras presidency in 1849.
2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was associated with the school as its Secretary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

13. With reference to the Young Bengal Movement, consider the following statements:

1. It was led by Henry Vivian Derozio.
2. They were engaged in educating people through the printing press.
3. Activities like strikes, mass leave, and picketing were launched for the peasant’s cause.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

14. Consider the following statements regarding Jyotirao Govindrao Phule:

1. He established Satyashodhak Samaj.
2. He was critical of Congress for its neglect of weaker sections and lower castes.
3. He was given the title of Mahatma by M.G Ranade.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

15. Consider the following statements in the context of Swami Vivekananda:

1. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission to interpret the teachings of Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
2. He disregarded the materialism of the West and gave emphasis to the spirituality of the East.
3. The fundamental postulate of the Ramakrishna Mission is the worship of God through the service of humanity.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?