Static Quiz 15 May 2024 (History)

In January 1930, before launching the Civil Disobedience movement, Mahatma Gandhi presented an eleven-point ultimatum to Lord Irwin. Which of the following were included in the ultimatum?
1. Reduction of rupee-sterling exchange ratio
2. Abolition of salt tax
3. Reserve coastal shipping for Indians
4. Rejection of Postal Reservation bill
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

In the context of British expansionism during the early 20th century, consider the following statements regarding the Treaty of Lhasa:
1. It allowed the British some control over the foreign affairs of Tibet.
2. It made Tibet cede Sikkim and the Chumbi valley as war indemnity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of colonial legislative reforms, consider the following statements regarding the Indian Universities Act 1904:
1. It intended to introduce radical changes to the five existing Indian universities at Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Lahore, and Allahabad.
2. It envisaged an enlargement of the functions of the universities.
3. It conferred powers on the government to make changes to the regulations passed by the university senates.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of temple entry movements during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements regarding the Kalaram Temple Satyagraha:
1. It was started under the guidance of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
2. Mahatma Gandhi urged depressed classes to withdraw from the Kalaram Temple Satyagraha.
3. Satyagraha was not successful in its objective of gaining entry to the temple for depressed classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With respect to the land revenue systems during the British rule of India (19th century), consider the following statements:
1. The maximum area during British rule was under the Permanent settlement.
2. Under the Ryotwari system, there was no provision for an appeal to the court of law against over-assessment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?