Q34. Wellesley established the Fort William College Calcutta because
(a) he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so
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Q33. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
(a) peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters
Q32. In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
Women’s right to gain education
Age of consent
Q31. With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’?
(a) The earliest
Q30. Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?
(a) Ashoka
(b) Samudragupta
(c) Harshavardhana
(d) Krishanadeva Raya
Q29. With reference to the history of India, the terms ‘kulyavapa’ and ‘dronavapa’ denote
(a) measurement of land
(b) coins of different monetary value
Q28. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by
(a)Gopal Baba Walangkar
Q27. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?
Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference
Withdrawal of Ordinances
Q26. With reference to the book ‘Desher Katha’ written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:
Q25. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
(a) An advisory issued