Q. Consider the following statements -
1. In the revenue administration of the Delhi Sultanate, the in charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khilji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1) Only 1
2) Only 1 and 2
3) Only 3
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/difference between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments instead of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights for Zamindars were not hereditary.
Select the correct answer using the code given below -
1) Only 1
2) Only 2
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Consider the following statements about The Charter Act of 1813' -
1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1) Only 1 and 2
2) Only 2 and 3
3) Only land 3
4) All 1, 2 and 3
Q. Which of the following does not form the part of capital receipts of the Union Government?
1) Loan recoveries
2) Net market borrowings
3) Non-tax revenue
4) Net external assistance
Q. Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India
2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation
3. The Independent Labour Party
Select the correct answer using the codes given below -
1) Only 1 and 2
2) Only 2 and 3
3) Only 1 and 3
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because -
I. the Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence.
II. the rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session.
III. a resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1) Only 1
2) Only 2 and 3
3) Only 1 and 3
4) None of the above
Q. Which of the following was not proposed by Cripps Mission?
1) Making of the Constitution solely in the hands of Indians
2) It offered complete independence instead of dominion status
3) It provided an option to the provinces to frame a separate constitution
4) Free India was given an option to withdraw from the Commonwealth
Q. Which of the following is not correct about dahsala system?
1) Revenue was fixed on the average yield of the land assessed on the basis of past 10 years
2) Payment of revenue was generally made in cash
3) The land was also divided into four categories Polaj, Milkiyat, Chachar and Banjar.
4) The system was introduced by Todar Mal
Q. Which of the following are the qualifications to become a village council ward member in Chola Empire?
I. Ownership of land
II. Qualification related to age
III. Knowledge of Vedas
Choose the correct answer from the following code -
1) Only 3
2) Only 1, and 3
3) Only 1, and 2
4) All the above
Q. Khelo India Women's League has been renamed as?
1) Jagrati Mahila League
2) Asmita Mahila League
3) Kiran Mahila League
4) Nirbhaya Mahila League