Historical and Cultural Quiz
History & Culture Quiz
1. Consider the following statements regarding British influence in the Gulf region during colonial times:
1. The British in India expanded their influence in the Gulf region primarily through direct colonization and administrative control.
2. Under the Interpretation Act of 1889, the Gulf protectorates were considered legally a part of British India.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Statement 1 is False: British influence was maintained through treaties and protectorate status (the "Trucial System") rather than direct colonization.
Statement 2 is False: Under the Interpretation Act of 1889, they were legally foreign territory under British protection, though managed by the British Residency reporting to the Government of India.
2. What are Kurux, Malto and Brahui?
- (a) Tribes in the Northeastern states of India
- (b) First migrants from Africa to the Indian subcontinent
- (c) South Dravidian languages
- (d) None of the above
Answer: (d) None of the above
These are North Dravidian languages. Option (c) is incorrect because it specifies "South Dravidian." Brahui is unique as it is spoken primarily in Balochistan, Pakistan.
3. The Preah Vihear temple, recently seen in news is dedicated to which Hindu God/Goddess?
- (a) Shiva
- (b) Vishnu
- (c) Durga
- (d) None of the above
Answer: (a) Shiva
The Preah Vihear Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is located on the Cambodia-Thailand border and was built during the Khmer Empire. It is primarily dedicated to Shiva.
4. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- (a) Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam : Kathakali
- (b) Sonal Mansingh : Odissi
- (c) Mallika Sarabhai : Bharatnatyam
- (d) Darshana Jhaveri : Kathak
Answer: (a) Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam : Kathakali
Correct Match: Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam was a legendary exponent of Kuchipudi. Note: Darshana Jhaveri is actually associated with Manipuri, but (a) is the primary error often cited.
5. Which of the following is not the work of Rabindranath Tagore?
- (a) Gora
- (b) Devi Chaudhurani
- (c) Nastanirh
- (d) Jogajog
Answer: (b) Devi Chaudhurani
Devi Chaudhurani is a famous Bengali novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
6. Consider the following statements with reference to the history of UPSC:
1. At the time it was founded in 1926, under the Government of India Act, 1919, the UPSC was known as the Federal Public Service Commission.
2. When India became independent on August 15, 1947, the FPSC was headed by its first Indian chief, H K Kripalani.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b) 2 only
Statement 1 is False: In 1926, it was called the Public Service Commission. It became the "Federal" PSC under the 1935 Act.
Statement 2 is True: H.K. Kripalani became the first Indian Chairman on April 1, 1947.
7. Consider the following statements:
1. After the first Anglo-Sikh war of 1845-46, the state of Jammu and Kashmir, including Ladakh, was taken out of the Sikh empire and brought under British rule.
2. Ladakh was made a part of Jammu and Kashmir when Emperor Ranjit Singh acquired Kashmir in 1819.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a) 1 only
Statement 1 is True: Treaty of Amritsar (1846) led to the creation of the Princely State under British suzerainty.
Statement 2 is False: Ladakh was conquered by Zorawar Singh (general of Gulab Singh) in the 1830s, not in 1819.
8. Consider the following statements:
1. Durga pujas in Bengal became a platform to celebrate the victory of the British East India Company in the 1757 Battle of Plassey.
2. With the onset of the 20th century, when Bengal became a hotbed of nationalist fervour, even Durga puja pandals turned into spaces of resistance and rebellion against the Raj.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (Both are True)
The question asks which are not true. Since both statements are historically accurate, the answer is "Neither."
9. With reference to history of India Burma relations, consider the following statements:
1. The Simon Commission (1929) concluded that Burma and India were two completely different countries.
2. Mahatma Gandhi believed that Burma was a part of Bharatvarsha.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
The Simon Commission suggested separation (implemented in 1937), and Gandhi viewed the two as sharing a deep civilizational/spiritual bond.
10. Who is referred to as ‘Chero Napoleon’?
- (a) Mahadaji Shinde
- (b) Tirot Singh
- (c) Medini Rai
- (d) Begum Samru
Answer: (c) Medini Rai
Medini Rai was the most famous ruler of the Chero dynasty in Palamu. He is known for military conquests and the prosperity of his 17th-century reign.
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