WorksheetsHISTORY HEXAGEM CHALLENGE
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
a)
(a) Jain monks
b)
(b) playwrights
c)
(c) temple architects
d)
(d) philosophers
2.
Consider the following statements; 1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) Both 1 and 2
d)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3.
With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
a)
(a) The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the AICC.
b)
(b) The Viceroy’s Executive Council was expanded to include more Indians.
c)
(c) The Congress ministries resigned in seven provinces.
d)
(d) Cripps proposed an Indian Union with full Dominion Status once the Second World War was over.
4.
With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
a)
(a) Paragana—Sarkar—Suba
b)
(b) Sarkar—Paragana—Suba
c)
(c) Suba—Sarkar—Paragana
d)
(d) Paragana—SubsSarkar
5.
Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
a)
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b)
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c)
(c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
d)
(d) Sarojini Naidu
6.
Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?
a)
(a) Annie Besant
b)
(b) Debendranath Tagore
c)
(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
d)
(d) Sarojini Naidu
7.
In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as
a)
(a) leaders of Swadeshi and Boycott Movement
b)
(b) members of the Interim Government in 1946
c)
(c) members of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly
d)
(d) officers of the Indian National Army
8.
With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/ are correct? 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State. 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire. 3.Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a)
(a) 1 and 2
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) 2 and 3
d)
(d) 3 only
9.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
a)
(a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
b)
(b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.
c)
(c) Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.
d)
(d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
10.
Consider the following statements: 1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) Both 1 and 2
d)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
11.
Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into water reservoirs?
a)
(a) Dholavira
b)
(b) Kalibangan
c)
(b) Rakhigarhi
d)
(c) Ropar
12.
In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located? 1. Broach 2.Chicacole 3. Trichinopoly
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 1 and 2
c)
(c) 3 only
d)
(d) 2 and 3
13.
From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshvardhan in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? 1. The Guptas of Magadha 2.The Paramaras of Malwa 3.The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar 4. The Maukharis of Kanauj 5. The Yadavas of Devagiri 6.The Maitrakas of Valabh
a)
(a) 1, 2 and 5
b)
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 6
c)
(c) 2, 3 and 4
d)
(d) 5 and 6
14.
With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
a)
(a) Pingali Venkayya designed the tricepour Indian National Flag here.
b)
(b) Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India Movement of Andhra region from here.
c)
(c) Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem from Bengali to English here.
d)
(d) Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott set up headquarters of Theosophical Society first here.
15.
Consider the following statements 1. It was during the reign of Iltutrnish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince. 2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Tairnur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus. 3. It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 1 and 2
c)
(c) 3 only
d)
(d) 2 and 3
16.
Consider the following statements : 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?
a)
(a) 1 and 2 only
b)
(b) 2 and 3 only
c)
(c) 1 and 3 only
d)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
17.
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes. 2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property. 3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the Property held by both male and female members of a family. Select the correct answer using code given below,
a)
(a) 1 and 2
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) 1 and 3
d)
(d) 3 only
18.
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
a)
(a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians
b)
(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
c)
(c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
d)
(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
19.
Annie Besant was (1) responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement (2) the founder of the Theosophical Society (3) once the President of the Indian National Congress. Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 2 and 3 only
c)
(c) 1 and 3 only
d)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20.
Quit India Movement was launched in response to
a)
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
b)
(b) Cripps Proposals
c)
(c) Simon Commission Report
d)
(d) Wavell Plan
21.
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
a)
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
b)
(b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the
c)
(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
d)
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
22.
The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
a)
(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
b)
(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
c)
(c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
d)
(d) writing off all peasant debts
23.
With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
a)
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
b)
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
c)
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
d)
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
24.
The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
a)
(1)Solve the problems of minorities in India
b)
(2) Give effect to Independence Bill
c)
(3) Delimit boundaries between India and Pakistan
d)
(4) Enquire into riots in East Bengal
25.
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? (1) To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States (2) To place the Indian administration under the British Crown (3) To regulate East India Company’s trade with India Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a)
(a) 1 and 2 only
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) 1 and 3 only
d)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
26.
3. The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
a)
(a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.
b)
(b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore
c)
(c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin
d)
(d) communist movement for India’s freedom with headquarters at Tashkent
27.
The 1929 Session of the Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
a)
(a) attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
b)
(b) attainment of Poorna Swaraj Was adopted as the goal of the Congress
c)
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
d)
(d) decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken
28.
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
a)
(a) the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
b)
(b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911
c)
(c) Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
d)
(d) the Partition of India, in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan
29.
Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
a)
(a) 1 and 3
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) 2 and 3
d)
(d) 1 and 2
30.
In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for(a) military officers
a)
(a) military officers
b)
(b) village headmen
c)
(c) specialists in Vedic rituals
d)
(d) chiefs of craft guilds
31.
Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
a)
(a) the mosque for the use of Royal Family
b)
(b) Akbar’s private chamber prayer
c)
(c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions.
d)
(d) the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs
32.
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
a)
(a) agriculturists
b)
(b) warriors
c)
(c) weavers
d)
(d) traders
33.
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
a)
(a) Kakinada
b)
(b) Motupalli
c)
(c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
d)
(d) Nelluru
34.
In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favorite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which of the following statements best describes this pose?
a)
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly curved at the waist and neck
b)
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolise certain epic or historic characters
c)
(c) Movements of body, face and hand are used to express oneself or to tell a story
d)
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feeling of love or eroticism
35.
Consider the following pairs: Limboo (Limbu): Sikkim Karbi: Himachal Pradesh Dongaria: Odisha Bonda: Tamil Nadu Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
a)
(a) 1 and 3 only
b)
(b) 2 and 4 only
c)
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d)
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
36.
Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are known for mural paintings?
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 1 and 2 only
c)
(c) 1, 2 and 3
d)
(d) None
37.
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements about Sankhya school: 1. Sankhya does not accept the history of rebirth or transmigration of the soul 2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) Both 1 and 2
d)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
38.
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilation Karma is to practise penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 2 and 3 only
c)
(c) 1 and 3 only
d)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
39.
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
a)
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
b)
(b) The complete annihilation of self
c)
(c) A state of bliss and rest
d)
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
40.
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
a)
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
b)
(b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of monks
c)
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
d)
(d) There is no material difference between the two
41.
Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? (1) Grants-in-Aid system was introduced (2) Establishment of universities was recommended (3) English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
a)
(a) 1 and 2 only
b)
(b) 2 and 3 only
c)
(c) 1 and 3 only
d)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
42.
Which among the following events happened earliest?
a)
(a) Swami Dayanand established AryaSamaj.
b)
(b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan.
c)
(c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Anandmath.
d)
(d) Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Examination.
43.
In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?
a)
(a) All India Home Rule League
b)
(b) Hindu Mahasabha
c)
(c) South Indian Liberal Federation
d)
(d) The Servants of India Society
44.
Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? 1) Charter Act of 1813 (2) General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823 (3) Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy Select the correct answer using the code given below
a)
(a) 1 and 2 only
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) 1 and 3 only
d)
(d) 1, 2 and 3
45.
Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the
a)
(a) increase in the export of Indian handicrafts
b)
(b) growth in the number of Indian owned factories
c)
(c) commercialization of Indian agriculture
d)
(d) rapid increase in the urban population
46.
After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? (1) The territories called `Santhal Parganas’ were created. (2) It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a)
(a) 1 only
b)
(b) 2 only
c)
(c) Both 1 and 2
d)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
47.
He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was
a)
(a) Aurobindo Ghosh
b)
(b) Bipin Chandra Pal
c)
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
d)
(d) Motilal Nehru
48.
Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
a)
(a) To maintain a large standing army at others expense
b)
(b) To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger
c)
(c) To secure a fixed income for the Company
d)
(d) To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States
49.
Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in 1948 ?
a)
(a) B. Krishna Pillai, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and K.C. George
b)
(b) Jayaprakash Narayan, Deen Day al Upadhyay and M.N. Roy
c)
(c) C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, K. Kamaraj and Veeresalingam Pantulu
d)
(d) Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta
50.
Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha?
a)
(a) Active all-India participation of lawyers, students and women in the National Movement
b)
(b) Active involvement of Dalit and Tribal communities of India in the National Movement
c)
(c) Joining of peasant unrest to India’s National Movement
d)
(d) Drastic decrease in the cultivation of plantation crops and commercial crops
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