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41. The East-West Corridor National Highway connects which of the followin

The East-West Corridor National Highway connects which of the following ?

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Silchar to Porbandar
Jorhat to Jaisalmer
Agartala to Ahmedabad
Itanagar to Mapusa
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The East-West Corridor of India’s National Highways Development Project (NHDP) connects Silchar in Assam (East) to Porbandar in Gujarat (West).
The East-West Corridor is a major national highway project aimed at improving connectivity across the length of India.
Along with the North-South Corridor (connecting Srinagar and Kanyakumari), the East-West Corridor forms a significant part of the NHDP’s Golden Quadrilateral and corridor projects.

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42. On whose advice did Gandhiji spend a year travelling around India in 1

On whose advice did Gandhiji spend a year travelling around India in 1915 – 16 ?

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Lala Lajpat Rai
G.K. Gokhale
B.C. Pal
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Upon his return to India from South Africa in 1915, Mahatma Gandhi was advised by his political guru, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, to spend a year traveling across India to understand the country and its people before engaging in active political life.
Gokhale’s advice was crucial for Gandhi, allowing him to connect with the diverse realities of India and build a base of understanding and support before launching major campaigns.
Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society and was a leading moderate voice in the Indian National Congress. Tilak, Lajpat Rai, and B.C. Pal were prominent nationalist leaders, part of the extremist faction (Lal-Bal-Pal), but Gokhale held the position of Gandhi’s political mentor.

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43. Who serialized the autobiography called Amar Katha between 1910 and 19

Who serialized the autobiography called Amar Katha between 1910 and 1931 ?

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Binodini Das
Girish Chandra Ghosh
Rabindranath Tagore
M.G. Ranade
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The autobiography titled ‘Amar Katha’ (My Story) was serialized between 1910 and 1931 by Binodini Das (also known as Binodini Dasi).
Binodini Dasi was a pioneering figure of the Bengali stage, one of the first actresses of Kolkata’s professional theatre. Her autobiography is a significant historical document detailing her life and the theatre world of that era.
Girish Chandra Ghosh was a playwright and mentor of Binodini Dasi. Rabindranath Tagore was a renowned poet, writer, and polymath. M.G. Ranade was a prominent social reformer and leader of the Indian National Congress.

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44. Who among the following was popularly called Danka Shah in the years 1

Who among the following was popularly called Danka Shah in the years 1856 – 57 ?

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Shah Mal
Ahmadullah Shah
Zahir Dehlvi
Ghulam Hussain
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Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was popularly called ‘Danka Shah’ during the years 1856-57. He was a key figure in the Revolt of 1857, particularly in Awadh.
He earned the nickname ‘Danka Shah’ (meaning the king by beat of drum) because he moved around with a drum (danka) beating loudly, publicly preaching jihad against the British and mobilizing people for the revolt.
He was a trained soldier and preacher from Faizabad, respected by both Hindus and Muslims. He played a significant role in the fighting in Awadh and was one of the British’s most formidable opponents, with a bounty placed on his head. Shah Mal led the revolt in the Baghpat region. Zahir Dehlvi was a witness and chronicler of the revolt in Delhi. Ghulam Hussain was likely a historical figure but not prominently known by this nickname in the context of the 1857 revolt.

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45. Which traveller described the postal system prevalent in India in the

Which traveller described the postal system prevalent in India in the medieval period in detail ?

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Abdur Razzaq
Ibn Battuta
Pelsaert
Bernier
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Ibn Battuta, in his travelogue Rihla, provided a detailed description of the postal system prevalent in India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq.
He described two types of postal systems: the horse post (uluq) which was faster and used horses stationed at intervals, and the foot post (dawa) which used runners.
While other travelers like Abdur Razzaq, Pelsaert (Dutch, Mughal period), and Bernier (French, Mughal period) also wrote about India, Ibn Battuta’s account is particularly renowned for its detailed description of the Sultanate’s administrative systems, including the postal network.

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46. Who wrote the book of travels called Rihla ?

Who wrote the book of travels called Rihla ?

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Ibn Battuta
Al-Biruni
Shaikh Ali Hazin
Abdur Razzaq
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The book of travels known as Rihla was written by Ibn Battuta. Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan traveler who visited India during the reign of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq in the 14th century.
Rihla, meaning “The Journey,” is a detailed account of Ibn Battuta’s extensive travels covering much of the Islamic world, including his significant stay in the Delhi Sultanate.
Al-Biruni wrote Kitab-ul-Hind. Shaikh Ali Hazin was a later period Persian poet and traveler. Abdur Razzaq visited the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century and wrote Matla’ al-sa’dayn wa majma’ al-bahrayn, which contains his observations.

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47. During the revolt of 1857, who mobilised the headmen of Eighty Four Vi

During the revolt of 1857, who mobilised the headmen of Eighty Four Villages (chaurasee des) ?

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Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah
Shah Mal
Nana Sahib
Rao Tula Ram
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During the Revolt of 1857, Shah Mal, a local leader from the region of Baraut in Uttar Pradesh, mobilised the cultivators and headmen of eighty-four villages (chaurasee des) to rebel against the British.
Shah Mal organized a significant uprising in the Baghpat district (near Delhi), turning the pargana of Baraut into a strong base of resistance by mobilising local communities.
Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was a prominent leader from Faizabad/Awadh. Nana Sahib led the revolt in Kanpur. Rao Tula Ram was a leader in Haryana. Shah Mal’s rebellion is notable for its reliance on local peasant support and traditional community structures.

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48. During the Mughal period, the term milkīyat denoted which one of the f

During the Mughal period, the term milkīyat denoted which one of the following ?

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Jagirs held by Jagirdars
Ijaras held by Ijaradars
Personal lands of Zamindars
Personal property of Mansabdars
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The term ‘MilkÄ«yat’ in the Mughal period primarily referred to private ownership rights, particularly associated with land. Among the given options, ‘Personal lands of Zamindars’ best fits this description as Zamindars often held proprietary rights (milkÄ«yat) over certain lands, in addition to their rights to collect revenue from larger areas.
Milkīyat signified proprietary rights or ownership of land, distinct from revenue assignments (Jagirs) or revenue farming contracts (Ijaras).
While Milkīyat could also apply to the private lands of peasants with full ownership, the option specifically mentions Zamindars, who were a significant class holding such rights. Jagirs were temporary assignments of revenue, Ijaras were contracts for revenue collection, and Mansabdars were military and civil officials whose rank determined their salary, often paid through Jagirs, not necessarily personal land ownership denoted by Milkīyat in this context.

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49. Muhammad Husayn (1575 – 1605), a contemporary of Emperor Akbar, was a

Muhammad Husayn (1575 – 1605), a contemporary of Emperor Akbar, was a

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reputed Mansabdar.
painter at Court.
Mughal General.
reputed calligrapher.
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Muhammad Husayn (1575 – 1605), a contemporary of Emperor Akbar, was a highly reputed calligrapher at the Mughal court.
Akbar bestowed upon him the title “Zarrin Qalam,” meaning “Golden Pen,” recognizing his exceptional skill in calligraphy.
Calligraphy was considered a major art form in the Mughal Empire, often used for decorating manuscripts, imperial decrees, and architectural inscriptions. Muhammad Husayn was particularly famous for his mastery of the Nastaliq script.

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50. The Vijayanagara Kings ruled in the name of which of the following God

The Vijayanagara Kings ruled in the name of which of the following Gods ?

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Rama
Vishnu
Vithoba
Virupaksha
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The Vijayanagara Kings ruled in the name of Lord Virupaksha.
Virupaksha is the principal deity of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, which was the capital of the empire. The rulers considered themselves representatives or regents of the god.
Royal orders were often signed with the phrase “Sri Virupaksha”. While other deities like Vishnu (especially Vithoba, a form popular in the region) were also worshipped, Virupaksha was the state deity.

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