96. Rukhmabai vs Bhikaji legal dispute of 1884 was fought in the court on which ground?
- Getting education for women.
- Claiming conjugal right.
- Male's right over family inheritance.
- 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?
- A only
- A and B
- B and C
- 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?
- A only
- B only
- C only
- 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 Fighters | Place |
|---|
| A. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay | Mangalore |
| B. Umabai Kundapura | Hubli |
| C. Bellary Siddamma | Kalaburagi |
| D. Krishnabai Panjekar | Honnavar |
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- 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:
| Movement | Dates |
|---|
| A. Salt Satyagraha at Ankola | 13th April, 1930 |
| B. Shivapura Dhwaja Satyagraha | 11th April, 1938 |
| C. Vidurashwatha Tragedy | 25th April, 1938 |
| D. Isuru Tragedy | 8th September, 1942 |
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- 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.
