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11. Which one of the following statements is correct?

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Weight of an object may vary from place to place but its mass remains constant.

Mass of an object may vary from place to place but its weight remains constant.

Both weight and mass of an object do not vary from place to place.

Both weight and mass of an object vary from place to place.

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Mass is an intrinsic property of an object, representing the amount of matter it contains. It remains constant regardless of location. Weight, on the other hand, is the force exerted on an object due to gravity (Weight = Mass x gravitational acceleration). Since gravitational acceleration varies slightly depending on altitude, latitude, and local geological features, and significantly on different celestial bodies, the weight of an object can vary from place to place, while its mass remains constant.

– Mass is the amount of matter; it is constant.
– Weight is the force of gravity (mass x gravity); it varies with gravity.
– Gravitational acceleration varies from place to place.

On the surface of the Earth, the variation in gravitational acceleration is small, so the variation in weight is also relatively small. However, the distinction between mass and weight is fundamental in physics. On the Moon, an object has the same mass as on Earth but weighs significantly less because the Moon’s gravity is weaker.

12. In Jainism, which one of the following does not form part of tri-ratna

In Jainism, which one of the following does not form part of tri-ratna ?

Samyak panch-mahavrata

Samyak jnana

Samyak charitra

Samyak darshana

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In Jainism, the path to liberation is guided by the Three Jewels (Tri-ratna): Samyak Darshana (Right Faith or Perception), Samyak Jnana (Right Knowledge), and Samyak Charitra (Right Conduct). The Panch Mahavratas (five great vows – non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession) are integral to Samyak Charitra but are not considered a separate ‘jewel’.

– The Tri-ratna (Three Jewels) of Jainism are Samyak Darshana, Samyak Jnana, and Samyak Charitra.
– These three are essential for liberation (moksha).
– The Panch Mahavratas are part of Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra).

Samyak Darshana involves having a correct understanding of the fundamental truths of Jainism. Samyak Jnana means having clear and accurate knowledge of the universe as taught by the Tirthankaras. Samyak Charitra refers to the observance of ethical rules and vows (like the Mahavratas) that lead to liberation.

13. Gandhiji’s first great experiment in Satyagraha was at

Gandhiji’s first great experiment in Satyagraha was at

Champaran.

Ahmedabad Mill Strike.

Kheda Satyagraha.

Satyagraha against Rowlatt Act.

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While Mahatma Gandhi had developed the technique of Satyagraha in South Africa, his first major application of it in India after his return in 1915 was the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917. He championed the cause of the indigo cultivators against the oppressive practices of the British planters.

– Satyagraha was first developed by Gandhi in South Africa.
– Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 was his first major use of Satyagraha in India.
– It was a movement against exploitative indigo cultivation practices.

The success of the Champaran Satyagraha established Gandhi as a leader in India and provided him with experience in mass mobilization and non-violent resistance on Indian soil. The Ahmedabad Mill Strike and Kheda Satyagraha followed in 1918.

14. The first session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by

The first session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by

A.O. Hume.

W.C. Bonnerjee.

Dadabhai Naoroji.

Surendranath Banerjee.

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The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay from 28th to 31st December 1885. The session was presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee (W.C. Bonnerjee), a prominent lawyer from Calcutta.

– The INC was founded in 1885.
– The first session took place in Bombay.
– W.C. Bonnerjee was elected as the president for the first session.
– A.O. Hume was the founder of the INC.

The first session was attended by 72 delegates from different parts of India. The initial aims of the INC included uniting Indians on a common political platform, discussing pressing social problems, and formulating demands for political reforms.

15. Who among the following introduced the policy of ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ ?

Who among the following introduced the policy of ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ ?

Lord Cornwallis

Lord Wellesley

Lord Hastings

Lord Dalhousie

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The policy of ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was a controversial annexation policy widely implemented by Lord Dalhousie, who served as the Governor-General of British India from 1848 to 1856. According to this doctrine, if a princely state’s ruler died without a natural male heir, the state would be annexed by the British East India Company.

– The Doctrine of Lapse was a British annexation policy in India.
– It was primarily associated with Lord Dalhousie.
– States like Satara, Sambalpur, Udaipur, Nagpur, and Jhansi were annexed under this doctrine.

The doctrine was based on the principle that the right to rule lapsed to the paramount power (the British East India Company) in the absence of a natural heir. It caused significant resentment among Indian rulers and was one of the factors contributing to the Revolt of 1857.

16. Kushanas were the descendants of which of the following Central Asian

Kushanas were the descendants of which of the following Central Asian Tribes ?

Hiung-nu

Wu-Sun

Little Yueh-Chi

Great Yueh-Chi

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The Kushanas were one of the five major tribes that constituted the Yueh-Chi confederation. After being driven westward from China by the Xiongnu, the Yueh-Chi settled in Bactria. The Kushana branch of the Great Yueh-Chi rose to prominence and founded the Kushana Empire.

– The Kushanas were a part of the Yueh-Chi confederation.
– They migrated westward from China.
– They belonged to the Great Yueh-Chi branch, distinct from the Little Yueh-Chi.

The Great Yueh-Chi conquered the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom and later expanded into northern India, establishing a vast empire that flourished from the 1st to the 3rd centuries CE. Famous Kushana rulers include Kanishka.

17. According to Jaina tradition, who was the first Jain Tirthankara ?

According to Jaina tradition, who was the first Jain Tirthankara ?

Rishabhadeva

Neminatha

Parshvanatha

Vardhaman

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According to Jain tradition, Rishabhadeva (also known as Adinatha) was the first of the 24 Tirthankaras. He is considered the founder of Jainism in the present cosmic age (avasarpini).

– Jainism believes in a succession of 24 Tirthankaras.
– Rishabhadeva is the first Tirthankara.
– Mahavira (Vardhamana) is the 24th and last Tirthankara.

The Tirthankaras are spiritual teachers who have conquered the cycle of death and rebirth and provide a path for others to follow. While Rishabhadeva is considered the first, historical evidence for Jainism is more firmly established from the time of the 23rd Tirthankara, Parshvanatha, and the 24th, Mahavira.

18. In the Mesopotamian records, the Indus Valley region is addressed as

In the Mesopotamian records, the Indus Valley region is addressed as

Meluha.

Dilmun.

Magan.

Uruk.

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In ancient Mesopotamian texts, trade relations with various regions to the east are mentioned. The region corresponding to the Indus Valley Civilization is consistently referred to as ‘Meluha’. Other regions mentioned include Dilmun (likely Bahrain/Persian Gulf) and Magan (likely Oman/UAE).

– Mesopotamian records provide evidence of trade and contact with regions to the east.
– Meluha is identified as the Indus Valley Civilization.
– Dilmun and Magan were other significant trade partners.

Trade between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley involved the exchange of goods like carnelian beads, lapis lazuli, gold, copper, and timber. The Mesopotamian texts mention Meluha as a distant land, and there is archaeological evidence supporting this long-distance trade.

19. Which one of the following was the homeland of Babur ?

Which one of the following was the homeland of Babur ?

Farghana

Samarkand

Bukhara

Sogdiana

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Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, was born in Andijan in the Fergana Valley (modern Uzbekistan), which was part of Transoxiana. Fergana was his ancestral homeland.

– Babur was a descendant of Timur on his father’s side and Genghis Khan on his mother’s side.
– He inherited the rule of Fergana at a young age and spent much of his early life trying to secure and expand his control in the region, including attempts to capture Samarkand.

Samarkand and Bukhara were important cities in Transoxiana, which Babur contested for control, but they were not his original homeland. Sogdiana was a larger historical region in Central Asia encompassing areas including Samarkand and Bukhara, but Fergana was the specific state where he was born and began his rule.

20. When was tobacco introduced in Northern India ?

When was tobacco introduced in Northern India ?

15th century

16th century

17th century

18th century

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Tobacco was introduced to India by the Portuguese towards the end of the 16th century, during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605).

– It quickly gained popularity and was widely used across India by the early 17th century.
– Emperor Jahangir (1605-1627) issued orders against the use of tobacco, indicating its widespread adoption by his time.

While introduced in the late 16th century, its widespread use and cultural integration happened more in the 17th century. However, the question asks for when it was ‘introduced’, which places it firmly in the 16th century. The Portuguese brought it from the Americas following the Columbian Exchange.