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Non-alignment movement which was the basis of Nehru's foreign policy meant that ____________________.

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  1. India would remain neutral in world politics.

  2. India would not participate in any way, not even as mediator, to end conflicts USA and the Soviet Union.

  3. India would not participate in power rivalries and ideological conflicts the USA and the Soviet Union.

  4. India, along with other like minded Asian and African countries, would create an equally strong Third Front in world politics in opposition to both the USA and the Soviet Union.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principles of nonalignment, as articulated by Nehru are  refusal to align India with any bloc or alliance, India's particularly those led by the United State or the Soviet Union; nonviolence and international cooperation as a means of settling international disputes are the main features of non allignment movement.

If you are interested in knowing the economic history of a period, which of  the following sources can help you the most ?
a. Coins
b. holy texts
c. inscriptions
d. architecture
Find the alternative that indicates the correct set.

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  1. a, b, c

  2. b, c, d

  3. a, c, d

  4. a, b, d

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coins, inscriptions and architecture help to know about the economic history as they present the economic activities of a state.

The Indigo farmers (ryots) were facing oppressive conditions for a long time. Howere, they decided to rebel against a loan.

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  1. ryots had to sign an agreement for planting indigo against a loan.

  2. planters forced the ryots to plant indigo on the best soil meant for cultivating rice.

  3. the price that the ryots got for the indigo, was very low and the cycle of loans never ended.

  4. ryots had the support of local zamindars, village headmen as well as of the British Government.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The local zamindar and village headmen mobilized the indigo peasants and fought pitched battles with the lathiyas.

If you lived in Agra during Shahjahan's time what would you witness the most ?

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  1. Rebellion of Rajputs

  2. A lot of construction activity

  3. Peasant rebellions

  4. Flourishing banking activities

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Some of the famous Mughal buildings were built in this period like Taj Mahal, Redfort, Jama Masjid (Delhi) etc.

Arrange the following social reforms organization chronologically on the basis of their foundation.
A. Arya Samaj
B. Prarthana Samaj
C. Veda Samaj
D. Shree Narayan dharma Pariplana (SNDP) Yogam

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  1. A, D, C, B

  2. A, B, C, D

  3. D, C, B, A

  4. C, B, A, D

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Veda Samaj was an extremely important social reform in th southern India. The Samaj was established in Madras in the year 1864 mainly with the efforts of the sridharalu Nady and Keshab chandra Sen. the main Philosophies of Veda Samaj were very similar to that of Brahmo Samaj, at least in their theistic principals. 
Prathana Samaj, or "Prayer Society" in Sanskrit, was a movement for religious and social reforms in bombay based on earlier reforms movements. Prarthana Samaj is founded by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang in 1867 with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God. The main reformers were the intellectuals who advocate reforms of the social system of the Hindus.
Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement founded by Swami Dayanand on 7 April 1875. He was a sanyasi who believed in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
SNDP Yogam formed on 1903 by the efforts of a group of people who worked hard for the upliftment of the socially backward classes.

Match the column I with column II and select the correctly matched alternative from the given.

Column I Column II
I. Alvars A. Saivism
II. Nayanars B.Vaishnavism
III. Sufis C. Basavanna
IV. Virashaivas D. Islam
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  1. I - B, II - A, III - D, IV - C

  2. I - D, II - B, III - A, IV - C

  3. I - A, II - B, III - C, IV - D

  4. I - B, II - D, III - A, IV - D

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The alwar or azhears were Tamil poet-saints of south India who lived between the sixth and ninth centuries A.D. and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Lord Vishnu. The Nayanars were Shaivite devotional poets of Tamil Nadu, active between the fifth and the tenth centuries. Sufism is a common term given to Islamic mysticism - the belief that one can become united with God through prayer and meditation and by living a simple and strict life. They were inspired by teachings of Quran.
The Virashaivas are a bhakti, or devotional, movement in the southern Indian state of Karnatake that was founded in the 12th century by their leader, Basavanna.

The non-Brahmin movement was launched by E.V. Ramaswamy Periyar mainly to ___________________.

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  1. Create self respect in the minds of Dravidians

  2. Oust the Brahmans form Tamilnadu

  3. Humiliating theBrahmins

  4. acquire political power,

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Periyar was a social activist and radical advocate of anti-Brahmanism. He started self respect movement or the Dravidian movement.

Western education proved to be significant because it ________________.

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  1. changed the habits of Indians.

  2. led to industrialization of India.

  3. established democracy in India.

  4. changed the thinking and outlook of the Indians.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education changed the thinking process. Malpractices like sati, casteism, no education for women were brought an end to a large extend.

The Revolt of 1857 was a landmark in the history of India because it 
a. taught Indians to fight against a common enemy.
b. gave confidence, courage and hope to the Indian people.
c. transferred the power from the company to the British Crown.
d. spread all over India and involved all Indians.
Which of the following alternative has the correct reasons ?

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  1. a, b and c

  2. a, b and d

  3. a, c and d

  4. b, c and d

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The influence of the rebel was confined to North India. Moreover, it was a revolt that saw unity among various sects of the Indian society.

The following persons were the President of India at one time or the other. Identify the correct chronological order in which they held the office
a. Dr. Sarvepalli Radha Krishanan
b. Dr. Zakir Hussain
c. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
d. Dr. V. V. Giri

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  1. c, d, b, a

  2. a, b, c, d

  3. c, a, b, d

  4. b, d, c, a

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India. He was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having served as the President of the Constituent Assembly. Prasad is the only President to have been elected twice for the office.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice President of India (1952-1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. Dr Zakir Hussain was the third President of India from May 13, 1967 until his death.
Varahagiri Venkata Giri commonly known as V.V.Giri, was the fourth President of the Republic of India from 24 August 1969 to 23 August 1974. He served as Acting President of India from 3 May 1969 to 20 July 1969, before getting elected.