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Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Who was the first Indian ruler to apply the western methods to his administration?

  1. Haider Ali

  2. Tipu Sultan

  3. Murshid Quli Khan

  4. Malhar Rao Holkar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tipu Sultan is recognized for his modernization efforts, which included adopting Western military techniques, administration, and technology to strengthen his kingdom against colonial powers.

Multiple choice history wodeyars of mysuru mysuru rulers anglo-mysore war anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Who among the following had during his reign introduced a new calendar, a new system or coinage, and new scales or weights and measures?

  1. Tipu Sultan

  2. Murshid Quli Khan

  3. Raghunath Rao

  4. Lord Cornwallis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tipu Sultan introduced several administrative reforms, including a new Mauludi calendar, a new coinage system, and standardized weights and measures to improve trade and governance.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Umabai Kundapura was born in the state currently called as __________.

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

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

Umabai Kundapura was born in 1892 in Kundapura of Dakshin Kannada district. Her father was Golikere Krishnaraya and mother Tungabai. She married Sanjeev Rao who was active in the freedom movement at the age of thirteen. With the support of her husband, she participated in the freedom struggle after 1921.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Andhra State was created in the year ___________.

  1. 1952

  2. 1953

  3. 1955

  4. 1956
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1952, an Andhra leader, Potty Sriramulu, demanded integration of Andhra province and went on a fast for 58 days and died. There were wide-spread riots in Andhra. After Sriramulus death, Prime Minister Nehru declared the decision of the Central government to create the state of Andhra. Accordingly, Andhra State was formed in 1953.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Umabai Kundpura was  born in the _______ Kannada district.

  1. Uttara

  2. Dakshin

  3. Dharwad

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

Umabai Kundapura was born in 1892 in Kundapura of Dakshin Kannada district. Her father was Golikere Krishnaraya and mother Tungabai. She married Sanjeev Rao who was active in the freedom movement at the age of thirteen. With the support of her husband, she participated in the freedom struggle after 1921.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

The members of Fazl Ali commission were ____________

  1. Fazl Ali

  2. H.N Kunjru

  3. K.M Phannikar

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

After the creation of Andhra Pradesh, the demand for reorganizing regions based on languages grew more. The central government formed a commission State Reorganizing Commission to give a report on the issue. It was chaired by S. Fazal Ali and hence it is called as Fazal Ali Commission. H.N. Kunjru and K.M.Phanikkar were its members. The commission presented its report in 1956. As a result, the reorganization of states took place based on the language and the ease of administration. 

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Umabai Kundapura was born in the year ______.

  1. 1892

  2. 1893

  3. 1894

  4. 1895
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Umabai Kundapura was born in 1892 in Kundapura of Dakshin Kannada district. Her father was Golikere Krishnaraya and mother Tungabai. She married Sanjeev Rao who was active in the freedom movement at the age of thirteen. With the support of her husband, she participated in the freedom struggle after 1921.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

After the creation of ____________ , the demand for reorganizing regions based on languages grew more.

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

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

After the creation of Andhra Pradesh, the demand for reorganizing regions based on languages grew more. The central government formed a commission State Reorganizing Commission to give a report on the issue. It was chaired by S. Fazal Ali and hence it is called as Fazal Ali Commission. H.N. Kunjru and K.M.Phanikkar were its members. The commission presented its report in 1956. As a result, the reorganization of states took place based on the language and the ease of administration.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Umabai Kundapura's father's name was _________.

  1. Hardekar

  2. Golikere Krishnaraya

  3. Sanjeev Rao

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Umabai Kundapura was born in 1892 in Kundapura of Dakshin Kannada district. Her father was Golikere Krishnaraya and mother Tungabai. She married Sanjeev Rao who was active in the freedom movement at the age of thirteen. With the support of her husband, she participated in the freedom struggle after 1921.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Umabai Kundapura's mother's name was Tungabai.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Umabai Kundapura was born in 1892 in Kundapura of Dakshin Kannada district. Her father was Golikere Krishnaraya and mother Tungabai. She married Sanjeev Rao who was active in the freedom movement at the age of thirteen. With the support of her husband, she participated in the freedom struggle after 1921.