106: In the context of ancient Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three ?
(a) Kula
(b) Vamsa
(c) Kosa
(d) Gotra
Explanation:
Kula, Vamsa, Gotra belong to same category which represents kinship groups of ancient Indian society. The
term 'Kosa' was used for 'treasury.
107: During the Mughal period, under the Zabti system, land revenue was assessed and was required to be paid
(a) In cash or kind.
(b) Only in cash.
(c) Only in kind.
(d) By the zamindar on behalf of the peasants
108: With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report ?
1. Complete Independence for India.
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.
3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
The Nehru Report recommended that a Declaration of Rights should be inserted in the constitution assuring the fullest liberty of conscience and religion.
The following were the recommendations advanced by the Nehru Report :
1. India should be given the status of a dominion.
2. There should be federal form of government with residuary powers vested in the center.
3. India should have a parliamentary form of government headed by a Prime Minister and six ministers appointed by the Governor General.
4. There should be bi-cameral legislature.
5. There should be no separte electorate for any community.
6. System of weightage for minorities was as bad as that of separate electorates.
7. Reservation of Muslim seats could be possible in the provinces where Muslim population was at least ten percent, but this was to be in strict proportion to the size of the community.
8. Muslims should enjoy one-fourth representation in the Central Legislature.
9. Sindh should be separated from Bombay only if the Committee certified that it was financially self-sufficient.
10. The N. W. F. P. should be given full provincial status.
11. A new kanarese-speaking province karnatic should be established in South India.
12. Hindi should be made the official language of India.
Complete independence was not recommended by the Nehru Report. In December 1929, the Congress held its annual session at Lahore. Jawaharlal Nehru was the president at this session. In this session, the Congress declared 'Purna Swaraj' or Complete Independence as its utimate goal.
109: Consider the following statements:
The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for
1. The provincial autonomy.
2. The establishment of Federal court.
3. All India Federation at the centre.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Government of India Act, 1935 provides for provincial autonomy, Federal court and All India Federation at the Centre
110: Which one of the following events, was characterised by Montague as Preventive Murder ?
(a) Killing of INA activists
(b) Massacre of Jallianwalla Bagh
(c) Shooting of the Mahatma
(d) Shooting of Curzon-Wythe
Explanation:
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of April 13, 1919 by General Dyer was called as "Preventive Murder" by Montague.