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Questions Related to history

Who sent a huge army under the leadership of Firoz Khan Mewati and Mahawat Khan to fight against the Sikhs?

  1. Bahadur Shah

  2. Farrukhsiyar

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Babur


Correct Option: A

The army of Banda Bahadur became victorious in battle of Aminabad in 1710 A.D.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

Which among the following countries with great coordination showed enthusiasm in trade and exploiting the Indian markets due to Industrial revolution?

  1. England

  2. France

  3. Japan

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A

Which statement is not applicable for capitalism?

  1. Economic system based on mass production

  2. Means of production are Government owned

  3. Economic system is based on mass distribution

  4. The capitalist aims at maximizing profits


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An economic system which is based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit is known as capitalism. The maximization of profit is the main motive of the producer. Profit guides the production in this type of economy. There is no interference of government in the economic activities of the economy. This means producers and consumers are free to take decisions. 

Who were the 'haves' in the society?

  1. The poor

  2. The rich

  3. The middle class

  4. The aristocratic class


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Haves meant the rich people, those who had land, labour and capital. It comprised of the industrialists, capitalists, big landholders, etc. 

Which industries could not compete with the factories?

  1. Cottage

  2. Small scale

  3. Large scale

  4. Medium scale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cottage industries could not compete with the factories and they met their natural death in the course of time. The establishment of factories saw the rise of many new industrial towns like Manchester, Lancashire, Birmingham and Sheffield. 

The author constructed a scenario in which playful, creative children are rewarded for their --- and strict, dour adults are punished for their ---. 

  1. Spontaneity .. rigidity

  2. Digressions .. mirth

  3. Solemnity .. malice

  4. Inflexibility .. rigor

  5. Improvisations .. buoyancy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spontaneity .. rigidity.

_______ became the most advanced country in the world.

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. England

  4. Russia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The industrial revolution changed the economic face of England. England became the most advanced country in the world. It developed its trade relations and this increased the national income. The establishment of factories saw the rise of many new industrial towns like Manchester, Lancashire, Birmingham and Sheffield. 

______ involves mass production of goods.

  1. Socialism

  2. Capitalism

  3. Marxism

  4. Communism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Capitalism involves mass production of goods. Capitalism is an economic system in which capital goods are owned by private individuals or businesses. Capitalism was born out of the mass production of goods which led the owners of the big industries to amass wealth.