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Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

An man;s brain is the devil's workshop ___________.

  1. ideal

  2. ignorant

  3. intelligent

  4. idle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom is 'An idle man's brain is the devil's workshop,' meaning that when people have no productive work to do, they tend to think negative or harmful thoughts. The correct word is 'idle' (not busy), not ideal, ignorant, or intelligent. Option D is correct.

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When was Zamindari System abolished in Tamil Nadu?

  1. $1947$
  2. $1948$
  3. $1960$
  4. $1952$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Madras Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act was enacted in 1948 to abolish the Zamindari system in the Madras Presidency, which included parts of modern-day Tamil Nadu.

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Which factor influenced most to eliminate caste-system in India?

  1. Rationalism

  2. Job Opportunities

  3. Legislations

  4. Liberal Education
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rationalism, as championed by various social reformers, challenged the traditional and irrational justifications for the caste system, serving as a primary intellectual driver for its elimination.

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The modern State is a/an ________________.

  1. police state

  2. welfare state

  3. laissez faire state

  4. aristocratic state
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Modern democratic states are characterized by their focus on the social and economic well-being of their citizens. This concept of a welfare state contrasts with the limited role of a laissez-faire state.

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Which monument is known as "The National Monument of India"?

  1. India Gate

  2. Gateway of India

  3. Raj Ghat

  4. Red fort
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India Gate, located in New Delhi, is a war memorial dedicated to soldiers of the British Indian Army and is widely recognized as the National Monument of India.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Harappan cities were not made on grid patterns
2. Burnt bricks are found in the Indus valley civilization.
3. Harappan cities consisted of Citadel, lower town and sometimes a middle town.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 2 only

  4. 1 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Harappan city was divided into the upper town called the Citadel (in citadel rich people lived) and the lower town. Lower Town was the residential area where the common people lived. The city streets of the Harappan period were based on a grid system and oriented east to west. The roads and streets intersected at right angles. Each street had a well-organized drain system. There was remarkable use of burnt bricks.
Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. The 4th Buddhist Council led to the formation of Hinayana and Mahanaya sects.
2. The Hinayana sect believes in the worship of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 4th Buddhist Council was held at Kashmir during the rule of Kanishka. At this Council, Buddhists again broke into two schools i.e Theravadi became Hinayana and Sarvastivadin or Mahasanghik became Mahayana schools. Hinayana school saw Buddha as a great soul but not God. They did not believe in Bhakti and idol worship. Mahayana school attaches importance to the role of Bodhisattvas who delay their own salvation in order to help others to its path.