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2020 · Question 23 · Modern India
Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century ?
Choose your answer(a)Indian handicrafts were ruined.(b)Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers.(c)Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country.(d)Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 28 · Modern India
The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by
Choose your answer(a)Gopal Baba Walangkar(b)Jyotiba Phule(c)Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi(d)Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 32 · Modern India
In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around 1. women’s right to gain education 2. age of consent 3. restitution of conjugal rights Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 33 · Modern India
Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
Choose your answer(a)peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters(b)its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions(c)national leaders’ opposition to the cultivation of indigo(d)Government control over the planters
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 34 · Modern India
Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
Choose your answer(a)he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so(b)he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India(c)he wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment(d)he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 35 · Modern India
With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events ?
Choose your answer(a)The Revolt of 1857(b)The Mappila Rebellion of 1921(c)The Indigo Revolt of 1859 – 60(d)Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899 – 1900
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century ?

The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by

In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around 1. women’s right to gain education 2. age of consent 3. restitution of conjugal rights Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of

Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because

With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events ?