316: Which one of the following was the name of salt tax in ancient India under the administration of Cholas?
(a) Bhaga
(b) Uppayam
(c) Valiayam
(d) Hiranya
317: Arrange the following in proper sequence
(i) Vinayapitaka
(ii) Gita Govinda
(iii) Raghuvansha
(iv) Atharvaveda
(a) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
(b) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(c) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
(d) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
318: What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement ?
(a) The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon
(b) A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak
(c) The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh; and passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill
(d) Death sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers
Explanation:
Partition of Bengal (1905) - The partition, officially announced on July 4, 1905, came into effect on October 16, 1905. On the same day the people of Bengal reacted in an unprecedented way by observing it as a day of mourning and organising protest meetings. At a meeting held at the so-called 'Federal Hall', a resolution was adopted to launch the Swadeshi Movement and adopt the slogan of 'Bande Matram'.
319: Where is the famous Vijaya Vittala temple having its 56 carved pillars emitting musical notes located?
(a) Srirangam
(b) Hampi
(c) Bhadrachalam
(d) Belur
Explanation:
Vijaya Vittal Temple is one of the most exquisitely carved temples in Hampi. The magnificently sculptured pillars are the marvel in the history of temple architecture. Each of the pillars are different, which gives different musical notes when hit with fingers.
320: Which of the following proposals were made by the Cripps Mission?
(i) Participation of Indian States in the Constitution-making body
(ii) Forming separate State for the Muslims
(iii) Election of the Constitution-making body by the members of the lower house of the Provincial Legislature
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)