Insights Static Quiz -39, 2018
Indian National Movement
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In the 1857 Revolt, Sepoys who mutinied were unhappy with
- Their emoluments
- Conversions to Christianity
- Crossing the sea
- Racism
- Losing their caste identity
- Discrimination compared to their British counterparts
Select the correct answer using codes below:
Correct
Solution: d)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 1
All are correct.
The unhappiness of the sepoys first surfaced in 1824 when the 47th Regiment at Barrackpur was ordered to go to Burma. To the religious Hindu, crossing the sea meant loss of caste.
The rumours about the Government’s secret designs to promote conversions to Christianity further exasperated the sepoys.
The reports about the mixing of bone dust in atta and the introduction of the Enfield rifle enhanced the sepoys’ growing disaffection with the Government.
The sepoys’ discontent was not limited to religion alone. They were equally unhappy with their emoluments.
What was more galling was the sense of deprivation compared to his British counterparts. He was made to feel a subordinate at every step and was discriminated against racially and in matters of promotion and privileges.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 1
All are correct.
The unhappiness of the sepoys first surfaced in 1824 when the 47th Regiment at Barrackpur was ordered to go to Burma. To the religious Hindu, crossing the sea meant loss of caste.
The rumours about the Government’s secret designs to promote conversions to Christianity further exasperated the sepoys.
The reports about the mixing of bone dust in atta and the introduction of the Enfield rifle enhanced the sepoys’ growing disaffection with the Government.
The sepoys’ discontent was not limited to religion alone. They were equally unhappy with their emoluments.
What was more galling was the sense of deprivation compared to his British counterparts. He was made to feel a subordinate at every step and was discriminated against racially and in matters of promotion and privileges.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
It is said that the recognition of Bahadur Shah as the emperor and subsequent court proceedings during the 1857 Revolt was a sort of constitutional monarchical milocracy. What does constitutional monarchical milocracy imply?
Correct
Solution: d)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 1,
It seems to have been a sort of constitutional monarchical milocracy. The King was king and honoured as such like a constitutional monarch; but instead of a parliament, he had a council of soldiers in whom power rested and of whom he was in no degree a military commander. In other centres, also attempts were made to bring about an organization.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 1,
It seems to have been a sort of constitutional monarchical milocracy. The King was king and honoured as such like a constitutional monarch; but instead of a parliament, he had a council of soldiers in whom power rested and of whom he was in no degree a military commander. In other centres, also attempts were made to bring about an organization.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
During the18th century, the ruin of Indian handicraft industries took place due to:
- Industrial revolution in Britain
- Imposition of free trade in India
- Arrival of machines to Indian handicraft industries
- Disappearance of traditional patrons and buyers
- Levy of discriminatory tariffs against Indian goods in Britain
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 2
Machines arrived bit late to India. Hence first statement is incorrect (note 18th century in the question) However, machine produced goods from Britain ruined handicrafts in India.
Other reasons are correct.
The ruin of Indian handicraft industries, as a result of the imposition of free trade in India and levy of discriminatory tariffs against Indian goods in Britain, pauperized millions of artisans. The misery of the artisans was further compounded by the disappearance of their traditional patrons and buyers, the princes, chieftains, and zamindars.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 2
Machines arrived bit late to India. Hence first statement is incorrect (note 18th century in the question) However, machine produced goods from Britain ruined handicrafts in India.
Other reasons are correct.
The ruin of Indian handicraft industries, as a result of the imposition of free trade in India and levy of discriminatory tariffs against Indian goods in Britain, pauperized millions of artisans. The misery of the artisans was further compounded by the disappearance of their traditional patrons and buyers, the princes, chieftains, and zamindars.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Revolt of 1857 did not spread to South India and most of Eastern and Western India because of
Correct
Solution: b)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 2
The suppression of the civil rebellions was a major reason why the Revolt of 1857 did not spread to South India and most of Eastern and Western India. Through suppressions British made sure that there was no active participation by any section of the society in the 1857 Revolt.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 2
The suppression of the civil rebellions was a major reason why the Revolt of 1857 did not spread to South India and most of Eastern and Western India. Through suppressions British made sure that there was no active participation by any section of the society in the 1857 Revolt.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
During the Santhal Uprising, Santhals made a determined attempt to expel the dikus. With reference to the dikus, consider the following statements:
- Dikus were a minor tribal group that had cultural differences with the Santhals
- Diku tribes conspired with the British to exploit abundant natural resources of the Santhal region
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 2
The word Dikus means outsiders.Dikus were the people who made the tribal people depend on them, thereby causing them a lot of misery and suffering. The outsiders consist of traders and money lenders, who can come into the forest . They used to sell the goods not produced in the forests and offer cash loans with high rate of interests.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
India’s Struggle for Independence, Bipan Chandra, Chapter – 2
The word Dikus means outsiders.Dikus were the people who made the tribal people depend on them, thereby causing them a lot of misery and suffering. The outsiders consist of traders and money lenders, who can come into the forest . They used to sell the goods not produced in the forests and offer cash loans with high rate of interests.
