676: Consider the following statements :
The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he
1. exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians
3. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Here only statement 1st is correct.
677: Consider the following statements:
1. In the First round Table Conference, Dr. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the depressed classes.
2. In the Poona Act, special provisions for representation of the depressed people in the local bodies and civil services were made.
3. The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference.
Which of the following statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
First Round Table Conference (1930) presided by Ramsay MacDonald (head of labour party) where Ambedkar
demanded separate electorate for depressed classes. Second Round Table Conference (1931) : Congress
participated. Third Round Table Conference (1932) : Congress didn't partidpate . Poona pact had no provisions for reservation in Civil Services and local bodies.
678: At the time of partition of India, which one of the following provinces of the British India came forward with a plan for a united and independent existence ?
(a) Punjab
(b) Assam
(c) Bengal
(d) Bihar
Explanation:
During the Partition of India, Punjab province came forward with a plan for a United and Independent existence. But
due to Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel's effot, Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU)became a part of Indian Union
679: Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
680: The oldest Hindu epic is:
(a) Mahabhashya
(b) Ramayana
(c) Ashtadhyayi
(d) Mahabharata