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91. Hemu is reported to have won twenty-two battles against the opponents. According to which contemporary authors he took the title of 'Bikramjit'?

A. Abul Fazl
B. Abdul Qadir Badauani
C. Abbas Sherwani
D. Nizamuddin Ahmad

Choose the correct answer:

  1. A and B
  2. B and D
  3. C and D
  4. A and D

Answer: (2) B and D

Explanation:

  • Abdul Qadir Badauani and Nizamuddin Ahmad are the contemporary historians who reported that Hemu took the title of 'Bikramjit' after winning 22 battles.

The correct answer is B and D (2).


92. Which among the following is not associated with Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur?

  1. Abla Baba
  2. Kitab-i-Navras
  3. Transfer of capital from Firozabad to Nauranpur
  4. Jagat Guru

Answer: (3) Transfer of capital from Firozabad to Nauranpur

Explanation:

  • Abla Baba and Kitab-i-Navras are associated with Ibrahim Adil Shah II. He was known for his cultural contributions, including writing Kitab-i-Navras. Jagat Guru is a title he took for himself.
  • The Transfer of capital from Firozabad to Nauranpur is not associated with Ibrahim Adil Shah II.

The correct answer is option (3).


93. Which of the following statements are true?

A. Risley became the census commissioner in 1901.
B. He proposed to enumerate all castes in the census data.
C. He determined to record their hierarchy but not their locations.
D. He also made a provision to enumerate the number of disabled people according to their castes.

Choose the correct answer:

  1. A and B
  2. B and C
  3. C and D
  4. A, B, and C

Answer: (4) A, B, and C

Explanation:

  • A. Correct. H. H. Risley became the Census Commissioner in 1901.
  • B. Correct. Risley proposed to enumerate all castes in the census data.
  • C. Correct. He aimed to record the hierarchical position of castes.
  • D. Incorrect. There was no specific provision made to enumerate disabled people according to their castes.

The correct statements are A, B, and C (4).


94. The famous proverbial work entitled "Historical Sketches of South India in an Attempt to Trace the History of Mysore" was written by whom?

  1. Robert Sewell
  2. F. Robson
  3. Robert Ormes
  4. Mark Wilks

Answer: (1) Robert Sewell

Explanation:

  • Robert Sewell authored the famous work "Historical Sketches of South India in an Attempt to Trace the History of Mysore." He was an English civil servant and historian who studied Indian history.

The correct answer is Robert Sewell (1).

95. The current structure of the Padmavathi shrine of Jain order was built around 1061 C.E. by which of the following Jain rulers?

  1. Jinadatta Raya
  2. Vikram Sanatara
  3. Vira Sanatara
  4. Bhujbal Sanatara

Answer: (1) Jinadatta Raya

Explanation:

  • Jinadatta Raya is credited with the construction of the current structure of the Padmavathi shrine in 1061 C.E. This shrine is an important religious site for Jains.

The correct answer is Jinadatta Raya (1).

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96. Rukhmabai vs Bhikaji legal dispute of 1884 was fought in the court on which ground?

  1. Getting education for women.
  2. Claiming conjugal right.
  3. Male's right over family inheritance.
  4. Age of consent.

Answer: (2) Claiming conjugal right

Explanation:

  • The Rukhmabai vs Bhikaji case in 1884 was a landmark legal dispute in colonial India, centering on the claim of conjugal rights by Bhikaji, Rukhmabai's husband. The case became significant in the discussion of women's rights, especially in relation to marriage and consent.

The correct answer is Claiming conjugal right (2).


97. Consider the following statements:

A. Karnataka is among the leading States in average per-hectare yield of Jowar, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, but below that of Wheat and Rice.
B. Karnataka's millet output has been steadily increasing, with Bajra and Ragi as the principal crops.
C. Karnataka is not the largest millet-producing State in the country.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

  1. A only
  2. A and B
  3. B and C
  4. B only

Answer: (4) B only

Explanation:

  • A. Correct. Karnataka has been a leading state in the average per-hectare yield of Jowar, although the yield of wheat and rice is higher.
  • B. Incorrect. While Ragi is a principal millet crop in Karnataka, the statement is incorrect if it implies that the output is consistently increasing without context. There may have been fluctuations or other factors affecting the millet output.
  • C. Correct. Although Karnataka is a significant millet-producing state, it is not the largest millet producer in India, with Rajasthan often taking that position.

The incorrect statement is B (4).


98. With reference to the Indian National Movement in the Surat Session of Indian National Congress of 1907, the Leaders participated from Karnataka.

A. Gangadhar Rao Deshpande, Govinda Rao Yalgi, Aluru Venkata Rao, Annacharya Hosakeri, Srinivasa Koujalgi.
B. Gangadhar Rao Deshpande, Govinda Rao Yalgi, Aluru Venkata Rao, Annacharya Hosakeri.
C. Gangadhar Rao Deshpande, Govinda Rao Yalgi, Aluru Venkata Rao.
D. Gangadhar Rao Deshpande, Govinda Rao Yalgi.

Which of the above leaders group has all the participants from Karnataka?

  1. A only
  2. B only
  3. C only
  4. D only

Answer: (2) B only

Explanation:

  • B. Correct. The list provided under option B includes leaders from Karnataka who were active during the Surat Session of the Indian National Congress in 1907. Gangadhar Rao Deshpande, Govinda Rao Yalgi, Aluru Venkata Rao, and Annacharya Hosakeri are all from Karnataka.

The correct group with all participants from Karnataka is B (2).

99. With reference to Women freedom fighters of Karnataka in the Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:

Women Freedom FightersPlace
A. Kamaladevi ChattopadhyayMangalore
B. Umabai KundapuraHubli
C. Bellary SiddammaKalaburagi
D. Krishnabai PanjekarHonnavar

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All of the above

Answer: (2) Only two

Explanation:

  • A. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay – Mangalore (Correct). She was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer from Mangalore.
  • B. Umabai Kundapura – Hubli (Correct). She was an important figure in the freedom movement and worked extensively in Hubli.
  • C. Bellary Siddamma – Kalaburagi (Incorrect). Bellary Siddamma was not associated with Kalaburagi.
  • D. Krishnabai Panjekar – Honnavar (Incorrect). The correct association with Honnavar is not widely recognized.

Only pairs A and B are correctly matched.


100. With reference to the Indian National Movement and the freedom struggle in Karnataka, consider the following pairs:

MovementDates
A. Salt Satyagraha at Ankola13th April, 1930
B. Shivapura Dhwaja Satyagraha11th April, 1938
C. Vidurashwatha Tragedy25th April, 1938
D. Isuru Tragedy8th September, 1942

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All of the above

Answer: (4) All of the above

Explanation:

  • A. Salt Satyagraha at Ankola – 13th April, 1930 (Correct). This event was part of the larger Salt Satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
  • B. Shivapura Dhwaja Satyagraha – 11th April, 1938 (Correct). This was a significant event in the freedom struggle in Karnataka.
  • C. Vidurashwatha Tragedy – 25th April, 1938 (Correct). The Vidurashwatha tragedy is often referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh of the South.
  • D. Isuru Tragedy – 8th September, 1942 (Correct). This tragedy occurred during the Quit India Movement in Karnataka.

All the pairs are correctly matched.

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96. Rukhmabai vs Bhikaji legal dispute of 1884 was fought in the Court on which ground?

A. Getting education for women.
B. Claiming conjugal right.
C. Males right over family inheritance.
D. Age of consent.

Options:

  1. A and B

  2. B and C

  3. B and D

  4. A and D

Correct Answer: (3) B and D

Explanation:

The Rukhmabai vs Bhikaji legal dispute of 1884 was a landmark case in British India concerning the right of a woman to not live with her husband if she was married as a child, without her consent.

  • Statement B (Claiming conjugal right): This was the central issue in the case. Bhikaji, Rukhmabai's husband, sought to enforce his conjugal rights, compelling Rukhmabai to live with him after their marriage, which took place when Rukhmabai was a minor.

  • Statement D (Age of consent): The case highlighted the lack of legal protections for women married as minors and led to significant public debate and legal reforms, including discussions that eventually contributed to the Age of Consent Act of 1891.

The case did not involve issues directly related to getting education for women or males' rights over family inheritance, making the correct answer (3) B and D.

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