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Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

The industrialisation did not progress in the beginning of seventeenth century due to

  1. Expensive new technology

  2. Less number of factories

  3. Unskilled workers

  4. Unwillingness of merchants for more production
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

New technology was expensive and merchants and industrialists were cautious about using it. The machines often broke down and repair was costly. They were not as effective as their inventors and manufacturers claimed. 

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Who was allowed to enrol in the French Schools?

  1. The Chinese elite

  2. The Vietnamese elite

  3. The German elite

  4. The Japanese elite
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Only the Vietnamese elite- comprising a small fraction of the population could enrol in the schools, and only a few among those admitted ultimately passed the school-leaving examination.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Who came in power in South Vietnam in 1949?

  1. Duy Tan Hoi

  2. Bao Dai

  3. Huynh Phuso

  4. Ho Chi Minh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A peace negotiation took place in Geneva after the French defeat. Vietnam was divided into two countries, viz. south and north Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh and the communists assumed power in the north. Bao Dai’s regime took control of the south.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Which one of the following is not true regarding the views of Paul Bernard about how colonies should be developed?

  1. Colonial economy should be developed to create demands for French goods.

  2. Reforms should be carried out to increase agricultural production.

  3. Landlordism should be introduced in the rural areas.

  4. Rural indebtness and poverty should be reduced
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Paul Bernard, a leading writer and policy-maker intensely believed that the economy of the colonies needed to be developed.
  • He argued that the purpose of acquiring colonies was to make profits
  • If the economy was developed and the standard of living of the people progresses, they would buy more goods. 
  • The market would subsequently expand, leading to better profit for French business.
  •  To reduce rural poverty and increase agricultural productivity it was necessary to carry out land reforms 
Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

When Guru Granth Sahib ji was installed in Sri Harminar Sahib?

  1. 1602 A.D.

  2. 1603 A.D.

  3. 1604 A.D.

  4. 1605 A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sacred writings of spiritual poetry, set to musical ragas were completed by Guru Arjan Dev on 30th Aug 1604 and then first installed in Harmandir Sahib. At that time it was called the "Adi Granth." and did not contain the writings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji which were added later by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1708. It is written in Gurmukhi Script.

Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

When Adi Granth Sahib was compiled?

  1. 1602 A.D.

  2. 1603 A.D.

  3. 1604 A.D.

  4. 1605 A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Arjan Dev Ji started writing of 'Guru Granth Sahib' Ji and it was completed and compiled by him in 1604. At that time it was called "Adi Granth" and did not contain the writings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji which were later added by Guru Gobind Singh Ji (The tenth Guru of Sikhs) in 1708. The second rendition of 'Adi Granth' came to be known as 'Guru Granth Sahib Ji'.  It was written in Gurmukhi Script.

Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

Who compiled the Adi Granth Sahib Ji?

  1. Guru Hargobind Ji

  2. Guru Angad Dev Ji

  3. Guru Arjan Dev Ji

  4. Guru Ram Das Ji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Arjan Dev Ji started writing of 'Guru Granth Sahib' Ji and it was completed and compiled by him. It was first installed in 'Harmandir Sahib' in 1604. At that time it was called "Adi Grantha" and did not contain the writings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji which were later added by Guru Gobind Singh Ji( The tenth Guru of Sikhs) in 1708. It was written in Gurmukhi Script.

Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

Who completed the work of Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji ?

  1. Guru Hargobind Ji

  2. Guru Angad Dev Ji

  3. Guru Ram Das Ji

  4. Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth guru of Sikh community conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship and he himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir Sahib. The foundation was laid by Guru Ram Das ji and it was completed by Guru Arjan Dev. The land for the Sri Harmandir Sahib was bought by Guru Ram Das ji.

Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

Which sufi saint was in the laying of the foundation stone of Sri Harmandir Sahib?

  1. Mir Baqi

  2. Mian Mir

  3. Hazrat Nizamuddin

  4. Moinuddin Chisti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The land for Harmandir Sahib was bought by Guru Ram Das Ji on payment from Zamindars. Guru Arjan Sahib got its foundation laid by a Muslim saint Mian Mir Ji in December 1588. The construction work was directly supervised by Guru Arjan Dev. He was assisted by the prominent Sikh personalities like Baba Budha Ji etc.

Multiple choice history contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) banda bahadur and the sikh misals

Who laid the foundation of Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji?

  1. Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji

  2. Shri Guru Ram Das Ji

  3. Shri Guru Hargobind Ji

  4. Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Arjan Dev conceived the idea of creating a central place of worship for Sikhs and himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmnadir Sahib known as Golden temple. Earlier the planning to excavate the holy tank(Amrit Sarovar) was chalked out by Guru Amardas Sahib but it was executed and the foundation was laid by Guru Ram Das ji, the fourth Nanak.