Aug 01, 2020 - Daily Quiz
1 In the Mughal empire, the unit of land revenue assessment was
(a) individual peasant
(b) village
(c) pargana
(d) zamindar
2 Consider the following statements about temples built by Cholas:
- The earliest Chola temple dating from 10th Century is the one at Dadapuram in South Arcot.
- The huge Chola temples of Tanjore and Gangaikondacholapuram are marked by their lofty towers.
- The later Chola temples have mighty gopurams or gateways.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(a) None
(b) l and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1,2 and 3
3 Consider the following statements :
1. Between 1757 and 1857, north India witnessed important economic developments as a consequence of its linking with the metropolitan economy via Calcutta and the Ganges river system signified by the growth of towns.
2. There was a decline in the employment opportunities among artisans in the luxury trade with the disappearance of the Indian courts with a marginal impact on the economy as a whole.
3. In the Punjab, Kashmir and Rajasthan, changes were slower and less dramatic than those in the Ganges valley distinguished by inconspicuous development in urbanization.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
(a) l and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) l and 2
(d) 1,2 and 3
4 Which one of the following did not figure in The Charter Act of 1833 ?
(a) The East India Company lost its monopoly of China trade
(b)The territorial possessions of the Company were left in its control for a further period of twenty years in trust for His Majesty's etc.
(c) The number of Directors of the Company was reduced from 24 to 18 of which 6 were to be the nominees of the Crown
(d) The superintendence, direction and control of the whole civil and military administration of the Company's territories were vested in the Governor-General of India in Council having four members.
5. The granary discovered at Harappa was located
(a) within the citadel
(b) in the Lower town
(c) near the river Ravi
(d) beside the western gate of the city
Answers
- a
- c
- d
- c
- c
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