Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - History (05 June 2023)

Daily Static MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Subject : History

1. With reference to Dholavira, consider the following statements:

1. The city structure of Dholavira is divided into two parts.
2. Evidence of astronomical observatory has been received from Dholavira.
3. Evidence of the use of white stones has been found from Dholavira.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The cities of the Harappan civilization were divided into two parts, called the fort city in which the ruling class lived and the lower city in which the common people lived. But Dholavira was divided into three parts i.e. Upper Town, Middle Town and Lower Town. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Two circular structures have been found in Dholavira, which are called astronomical observatories. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • Evidence of the use of white stones on a large scale has been found in the Middle Town of Dholavira. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

2. What is meant by the word 'Samvar' in Jainism?

(a) The flow of Karma towards the soul due to ignorance.
(b) Stoppage of flow of Karma towards the soul.
(c) The cessation of pre-existing karma.
(d) The soul becomes free from the cycle of movement.

Answer: (B)

Explanation: According to Jainism, two elements exist in every living being - one is the soul and the other is the physical element that surrounds it, according to which it is the cause of the bondage of karma. Due to ignorance, karma starts getting attracted towards the soul. This is called Asrava. Bondage is the union of karma with the soul. By following the three jewels, the flow of karma towards the soul stops which is called Sanwar. After this the already existing karmas starts ending. This state is called Nirjara. When the remnant of Karma is finished, the soul attains salvation. Hence, option (b) is correct.

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Among the Sultans of Delhi Sultanate, Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the first Sultan, who participated in the festivals of Hindus.
2. Firoz Shah Tughlaq established the Public Works Department for the first time in the Sultanate period.
3. Alauddin Khilji was the first Sultan of Delhi, who imposed 'Ghari Tax' and 'Grazing Tax'.

How many statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was the first Sultan among the Sultans of Delhi Sultanate, who participated in the festivals of Hindus (especially Holi). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Firoz Shah Tughlat first established the Public Works Department during the Sultanate period. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • Alauddin Khilji was the first Sultan of Delhi, who imposed two new taxes. Ghari tax was levied on houses and huts and grazing tax was levied on milch animals. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

4. Consider the following statements regarding Permanent Settlement:

1. 80% of the revenue collected by the zamindars was earmarked for the government.
2. It had provision of sunset law.
3. R.C. Dutt had opposed it.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Permanent settlement was started in 1790 for 10 years at the time of Lord Cornwallis which was made permanent in 1793. In this arrangement, 10/11th share (90%) of the government and 1/11th share (10%) of the landlord was ensured. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The Permanent Settlement had a provision for the Sunset Act, under which the Zamindari Act was auctioned off if the rent was not paid on time. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • RC Dutt supported the permanent settlement. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

5. In 1940, which of the following were the reasons for proposing individual Satyagraha by the Congressmen all over the country?

1. The Congress demand for a national government was rejected.
2. Freedom of speech against the war effort was denied.
3. The British rulers were not ready to accept that India was not at war of her own free will.
4. Gandhi himself proposed Satyagraha creating more confusion for the government.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Answer: (C)

Explanation: The above statements 1, 2, 3 are ciorrect but statement 4 is incorrect because Gandhiji and the Congress were hesitant to take advantage of Britain's crisis by waging a widespread struggle and hinder its preparations for war. That's why Gandhiji started individual Satyagraha.