Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#516] The Charter Act of 1793 Renewed the Company's monopoly for __________ years
Correct Answer

(A) 20 years

Explanation

Solution: The Charter Act 1793 or the East India Company Act 1793 was passed by British Parliament to renew the charter of East India Company. This act authorized the company to carry on trade with India for next 20 years.

[#517] The Moplahs of Malabar (Kerala) who were largely Muslim leaseholders and cultivators, indulged in a series of rebellions in Kerala between 1836-1919. Which of the following regarding these Moplah uprisings is not true?
Correct Answer

(D) A small band of Moplahs committed collective suicides in the belief of being called Shahids (martyrs)

Explanation

Solution: A small band of Moplahs committed collective suicides in the belief of being called Shahids (martyrs) is not correct.

[#518] Nanu met Kunjan Pillai, who later came to be known as Chattampi Swamikal. Kunjan Pillai, who discovered and appreciated Nanu's philosophical genius and passion for Yoga, introduced him to__________, a 'Hatha yogi'
Correct Answer

(B) Thycattu Ayyaavu

Explanation

Solution: Nanu met Kunjan Pillai, who later came to be known as Chattampi Swamikal. Kunjan Pillai, who discovered and appreciated Nanu's philosophical genius and passion for Yoga, introduced him to Thycattu Ayyaavu, a 'Hatha yogi'.

[#519] One of the best known tribal rebellions in Bihar, known as Ulgulan (meaning Great Tumult), was launched by the Mundas under the leadership of
Correct Answer

(C) Birsa Munda

Explanation

Solution: One of the best known tribal rebellions In Bihar, known as Ulgulan (meaning Great Tumult), was launched by the Mundas under the leadership of Birsa Munda.

[#520] According to __________ the Mutiny was a popular rebellion
Correct Answer

(B) V ASmith

Explanation

Solution: According to V A Smith the mutiny was a popular rebellion. The Sepoy mutiny which started in 1857 threatened the British East India Company's very presence in India.