581: Consider the following events :
I. Indigo Revolt
II. Santhal Rebellion
III. Deccan Riot
IV. Mutiny of the Sepoys
The correct chronological sequence of these events is :
(a) IV, II, I, III
(b) IV, II, III, I
(c) II, IV, III, I
(d) II, IV, I, III
Explanation:
Indigo Revolt against British planters occurred in Bengal in 1860, Santal rebellion in Raj Mahal hills, under leadership of Sidho and Kanho occurred in 1855-56, and Deccan riot in 1864 at Ballore, Sepoy mutiny or 1857 revolt in 1857
582: With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Instead of Badami caves, Barabar caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Ashoka not by Chandragupta Maurya.
So option 3 is only correct option.
583: In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is Ranyo Ashoka (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
(a) Kanganahalli
(b) Sanchi
(c) Shahbazagrhi
(d) Sohgaura
Explanation:
Kanaganahalli in Karnataka is the site with an inscription in Brahmi script reading Ranyo Ashoka and a sculpture of King Ashoka.
Source: Upinder Singh page 333
584: Which of the following can be regarded as the chief contribution of Buddhism to India?
(a) Art and literature
(b) Architecture
(c) Ahimsa and self-purification
(d) Rituals
585: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I--------List II
(Year)------(Event)
I. 1775-----(A) First Anglo-Burmese War
II. 1780----(B) First Anglo-Afghan War
III. 1824----(C) First Anglo-Maratha War
IV. 1838----(D) Second Anglo-Mysore War
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(b) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
(c) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(d) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
Explanation:
First Anglo-Burmese war was fought in 1824.
First Anglo-Afghan war was fought in 1838-42.
First Anglo-Maratha war was fought in 1775-82.
Second Anglo-Mysore war Wi3S 'fought in 1780-84.