With reference to Vinoba Bhave, consider the following statements:
1. He actively participated in the non-cooperation movement and encouraged the use of Khadi.
2. He posthumously received the Bharat Ratna in 1983.
3. He initiated the Sarvodaya movement, which included the Bhoodan (Gift of the Land) Movement.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None
Ans: C
Exp: Vinoba Bhave: Vinayak Narahari Bhave was born on September 11, 1895, in Gagode, Bombay Presidency (Maharashtra). Vinoba Bhave was a prominent nonviolence activist, freedom fighter, social reformer, and spiritual teacher who followed Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and equality. He was the inaugural recipient of the international Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1958 and posthumously received the Bharat Ratna in 1983. Hence, statement 2 is correct. He actively participated in the non-cooperation movement and encouraged the use of Khadi. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Vinoba worked to eradicate social inequalities and championed the cause of Harijans (Dalits). He initiated the Sarvodaya movement, which included the Bhoodan (Gift of the Land) Movement. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Which among the following believes in, "One Caste, One Religion, One God for All"?
(A) Sahodaran Ayyapan
(B) Sree Narayana Guru
(C) Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy
(D) None of the Above
Ans: B
Exp: Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti: Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his Jayanti. Sree Narayana Guru (1856-1928) was a revered Indian spiritual leader and social reformer born in Chempazhanthy, Kerala. He advocated for equality, education, and social upliftment regardless of caste. Guru’s philosophy emphasized, “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All” (Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu) promoting harmony among different communities. Hence, option B is correct. He became one of the greatest proponents and re-evaluators of Advaita Vedanta, the principle of non-duality put forward by Adi Shankara. He established a philanthropic society as the founder of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP). Sahodaran Ayyapan coined the slogan “No religion, No caste, No God for mankind”. Organized the Self-Respect Movement in South India. Also known as Father of the Dravidian Movement. A disciple of Sri Narayana Guru.
Consider the following statements about Shri Ramalinga Swamy, also known as Vallalar:
1. He was a strong advocate against the caste system and established the 'Samarasa Vedha Sanmarga Sangam.'
2. Vallalar believed that human intelligence is accurate and final.
3. He promoted the idea that killing animals for food is acceptable.
4. Vallalar believed that God in the form of Grace is the personification of Mercy and Knowledge and Mercy is a path to God.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All four
Ans: B
Exp: Shri Ramalinga Swamy: Shri Ramalinga Swamy (born in Tamil Nadu) was a prominent Tamil poet in the 19th century and a member of the “gnana siddhars” lineage. Vision of Social Reforms: Vallalar’s vision transcends religious, caste, and creed barriers, recognizing divinity in every atom of the universe. Vallalar was strongly against the caste system and initiated the ‘Samarasa Vedha Sanmarga Sangam’ in 1865, later renamed ‘Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Sathya Sangam.’ Hence, statement 1 is correct. He established ‘The Sathya Dharma Salai,’ a free food facility in Vadalur, Tamil Nadu in 1867, serving all people without caste distinctions. In January, 1872, Vallalar opened the ‘Sathya Gnana Sabha’ (Hall of True Knowledge) in Vadalur. Philosophical Beliefs and Teachings: One of Vallalar’s primary teachings was “Service to Living Beings is the path of Liberation/Moksha.” Vallalar believed that the intelligence possessed by humans is illusory (Maya) intelligence and not accurate or final. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. He emphasized “Jeeva Karunyam” (Compassion for living beings) as the path of final intelligence. He forbade killing animals for the sake of food and advocated feeding the poor as the highest form of worship. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. He also believed that God in the form of Grace is the personification of Mercy and Knowledge. And, Mercy is a path to God. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
With reference to Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, consider the following statements:
1. He led the protest against the Simon Commission in 1930.
2. He presided over the INC meeting during Lahore Session (1929) and Lucknow Session (1936).
3. He was the first Satyagrahi of Individual Satyagraha.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None
Ans: A
Exp: Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru led the protest against the Simon Commission in 1928. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. He presided over the INC meeting during Lahore Session (1929) and Lucknow Session (1936). Hence, statement 2 is correct. He was the second Satyagrahi of Individual Satyagraha. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
With reference to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, consider the following statements:
1. He headed advisory committee on Fundamental Rights.
2. He is remembered as the 'Patron Saint of India's Civil Servants' as he established the modern all-India services system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C
Exp: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Born: 31st October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat. First Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India. He always requested the people of India to live together by uniting (Ek Bharat) in order to create a foremost India (Shresth Bharat). This ideology still reflects in the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative which seeks to make India Self-Reliant. Headed various Committees of the Constituent Assembly of India, namely: Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Committee on Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas. Provincial Constitution Committee. Reforms: He worked extensively against alcohol consumption, untouchability, caste discrimination and for women emancipation in Gujarat and outside. Integrated the farmer’s cause in Kheda Satyagraha (1918) and Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) with the national freedom movement. Women of Bardoli bestowed the title ‘Sardar’ on Vallabhbhai Patel, which means ‘a Chief or a Leader’. Remembered as the ‘Patron Saint of India’s Civil Servants’ as he established the modern all-India services system. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Regarding the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), consider the following statements:
1. Chandra Sekhar Azad was the founder of this organization.
2. The association envisioned a republic grounded in universal suffrage and socialist principles.
3. HRA transformed into the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in 1927.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None
Ans: A
Exp: Hindustan Republican Association : Foundation: The decision to halt Non-Cooperation Movement disillusioned a group of young men who founded the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA). Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan, both of whom had a flair for poetry, were among the group’s founders. Others included Sachindra Nath Bakshi and trade unionist Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee. Figures such as Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh also joined the HRA. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. HRA’s Vision: They envisioned a republic grounded in universal suffrage and socialist principles, prioritizing the abolition of systems enabling human exploitation. Hence, statement 2 is correct. Evolution of HRA: HRA transformed into the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in 1928 due to a shift toward socialist ideologies, broadening its focus from political independence to encompass socio-economic equality. Led by figures like Bhagat Singh, the HSRA merged nationalist aspirations with socialist principles, altering the trajectory of India’s freedom struggle. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
Consider the following statements:
1. The death anniversary of Dr. B R Ambedkar is commemorated every year on 6th December through the observance of Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
2. The book Rise and Fall of Hindu Women is written by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
3. Mahad Satyagraha was a historic protest to assert the rights of the Dalits which was led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar along with Mahatma Gandhi in 1927.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1,2 and 3
Ans: A
Exp: The death anniversary of Dr. B R Ambedkar is commemorated every year on 6th December through the observance of Mahaparinirvan Diwas to recall his exemplary service to our nation. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The book Rise and Fall of Hindu Women is written by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits). Hence, statement 2 is correct. Mahad Satyagraha was a historic protest led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in 1927 to assert the rights of the Dalits to access public water sources in Mahad, Maharashtra. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
With reference to the Dr. Rajendra Prasad, consider the following statements:
1. He was associated with Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar.
2. He called for non-cooperation in Bihar as part of Gandhi's non-cooperation movement.
3. He officially joined the Indian National Congress in 1911, during its annual session held in Calcutta.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None
Ans: C
Exp: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born in Zeradei, Siwan, Bihar on 3rd December 1884. He was associated with Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Dr. Prasad reacted strongly to the Rowlatt Act of 1918 and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. He called for non-cooperation in Bihar as part of Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement. Hence, statement 2 is correct. He played a significant role in the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar in 1930, leading to his imprisonment. He officially joined the Indian National Congress in 1911, during its annual session held in Calcutta. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Regarding the Rani Velu Nachiyar, consider the following statements:
1. Rani Velu Nachiyar, also known as Veeramangai, was the princess of the Ramnad Kingdom in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu.
2. She is revered as the first queen to fight against the British colonial power in Indi(a)
3. She established the first army of trained women soldiers in the late 1700s.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None
Ans: D
Exp: Rani Velu Nachiyar, also known as Veeramangai, was the princess of the Ramnad Kingdom of Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. Hence, statement 1 is correct. She is revered as the first queen to fight against the British colonial power in India. Hence, statement 2 is correct. She was a scholar in languages like French, English, and Urdu. Nachiyar became queen of the Sivaganga estate (present-day Tamil Nadu) in 1780 after her husband Muthuvaduganathaperiya Udaiyathevar’s death. She ruled until 1790. She went on to produce the first human bomb as well as establish the first army of trained women soldiers in the late 1700s. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Regarding Savitri Bai Phule, consider the following statements:
1. She started Mahila Seva Sadan in 1852.
2. She founded the Satya Shodhak Smaj in 1873.
3. She composed a poem "Go, get education" for the oppressed community.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None
Ans: B
Exp: About Savitri Bai Phule : She started Mahila Seva Sadan in 1852. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Jyotiba Phule founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers’ Society) in 1873. She carried the Satya Shodhak Samaj after Jyotiba’s death. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. She composed a poem “Go, get education” for the oppressed community. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
With reference to the Nehru Report, consider the following statements:
1. The Nehru Report advocates for absolute selfgovernance, sovereignty, and full independence from British rule.
2. This Report did not receive universal support within the Congress, with leaders like Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru advocating for complete independence.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
Exp:
The Nehru Report demanded that India be granted dominion status within the British empire. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
The Lahore Session of the INC in December 1929 passed the historic "Poorna Swaraj" resolution, calling for total self-rule/sovereignty and complete independence from British rule.
The Nehru Report did not receive universal support within the Congress, with leaders like Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru advocating for complete independence from the British Empire instead of dominion status. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
With reference to the Parakram Diwas, consider the following statements:
1. Parakram Diwas is an annual celebration commemorating the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
2. The Centre announced the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2024 to honor significant contributions in Disaster Management by individuals and organizations.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: D
Exp: Parakram Diwas is an annual celebration in India commemorating the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The celebrations typically include various events and activities that highlight the historical significance of Netaji's role in the freedom struggle.
The Centre announced the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2024 to honor significant contributions in Disaster Management by individuals and organizations. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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