Static Quiz 27 February 2025 (Modern History)
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1. Question
With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, who proposed the strategy of ‘Struggle-Truce-Struggle’?
CorrectAnswer: (d) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
The strategy of ‘Struggle-Truce-Struggle’ was proposed by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. A large number of Congressmen led by Gandhi believed that a mass phase of movement (struggle phase) had to be followed by a phase of reprieve (truce phase) before the next stage of mass struggle could be taken up.
The truce period, it was argued, would enable the masses to recoup their strength to fight and also give the government a chance to respond to the demands of the nationalists. The masses could not go on sacrificing indefinitely. If the government did not respond positively, the movement could be resumed again with the participation of the masses.This was the Struggle-Truce-Struggle (S-T-S) strategy. One major reason for carrying out the struggle in different phases was Gandhi’s realization that masses did not have inexhaustible reserves of energy and that they needed a break from active phases of struggle. Their capacity for making sacrifices was finite and could not be taken for granted.
So, Option (d) is correct.
IncorrectAnswer: (d) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
The strategy of ‘Struggle-Truce-Struggle’ was proposed by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. A large number of Congressmen led by Gandhi believed that a mass phase of movement (struggle phase) had to be followed by a phase of reprieve (truce phase) before the next stage of mass struggle could be taken up.
The truce period, it was argued, would enable the masses to recoup their strength to fight and also give the government a chance to respond to the demands of the nationalists. The masses could not go on sacrificing indefinitely. If the government did not respond positively, the movement could be resumed again with the participation of the masses.This was the Struggle-Truce-Struggle (S-T-S) strategy. One major reason for carrying out the struggle in different phases was Gandhi’s realization that masses did not have inexhaustible reserves of energy and that they needed a break from active phases of struggle. Their capacity for making sacrifices was finite and could not be taken for granted.
So, Option (d) is correct.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are included in the Desai-Liaqat Pact?
1. Formation of an Interim government at the centre
2. Balanced representation of the Congress and the League in the Central legislature
3. The principle of separate electorates for minorities
4. Withdrawal of ordinances promulgated to suppress the Civil Disobedience Movement
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Efforts continued to end the deadlock between Congress and the Muslim League. Bhulabhai Desai, leader of the Congress Party in the Central Legislative Assembly, met Liaqat Ali Khan, deputy leader of the Muslim League in that Assembly, and both of them came up with the draft proposal for the formation of an interim government at the centre, consisting of—
➢ An equal number of persons nominated by the Congress and the League in the central legislature.
➢ 20% reserved seats for minorities.No settlement could be reached between the Congress and the League on these lines, but the fact that a sort of parity between the Congress and the League was decided upon had far-reaching consequences. So, Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League could be considered an important event in the nationalistic struggle for freedom. While the League agreed to present joint constitutional demands with the Congress to the government, the Congress accepted the Muslim League’s position on separate electorates, which would continue until any one community demanded joint electorates.
Thus, the principle of separate electorates for minorities is not related to the Desai-Liaqat Pact, which assured 20% reserved seats for minorities, not the separate electorate. So, Statement 3 is not correct.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931), not the Desai-Liaqat Pact, involved the withdrawal of ordinances promulgated to suppress the Civil Disobedience Movement. So, Statement 4 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Efforts continued to end the deadlock between Congress and the Muslim League. Bhulabhai Desai, leader of the Congress Party in the Central Legislative Assembly, met Liaqat Ali Khan, deputy leader of the Muslim League in that Assembly, and both of them came up with the draft proposal for the formation of an interim government at the centre, consisting of—
➢ An equal number of persons nominated by the Congress and the League in the central legislature.
➢ 20% reserved seats for minorities.No settlement could be reached between the Congress and the League on these lines, but the fact that a sort of parity between the Congress and the League was decided upon had far-reaching consequences. So, Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League could be considered an important event in the nationalistic struggle for freedom. While the League agreed to present joint constitutional demands with the Congress to the government, the Congress accepted the Muslim League’s position on separate electorates, which would continue until any one community demanded joint electorates.
Thus, the principle of separate electorates for minorities is not related to the Desai-Liaqat Pact, which assured 20% reserved seats for minorities, not the separate electorate. So, Statement 3 is not correct.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931), not the Desai-Liaqat Pact, involved the withdrawal of ordinances promulgated to suppress the Civil Disobedience Movement. So, Statement 4 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Prehistoric period, consider the following statements:
1. The painting of the prehistoric age was made by grinding various rocks and minerals.
2. The themes of pre-historic paintings ranged from the events of daily life to Royal images.
3. The prehistoric people did not have the knowledge about tigers.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) Only two
• The prehistoric paints were made by grinding various rocks and minerals. They got red from haematite (geru in India), green from a green variety of chalcedony, and white from limestone. Brushes were made of plant fibers. The colors have remained intact due to chemical reactions of oxides present on the rock surfaces. So, Statement 1 is correct.
• The themes of prehistoric paintings include hunting, dancing, music, animal fighting, honey collection, decoration of bodies, and household scenes, alongside some sacred and royal images. So, Statement 2 is correct.
• The paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase include huge animal figures such as bisons, elephants, tigers, rhinos, and boars. Hence, prehistoric people did have knowledge about tigers. So, Statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: (b) Only two
• The prehistoric paints were made by grinding various rocks and minerals. They got red from haematite (geru in India), green from a green variety of chalcedony, and white from limestone. Brushes were made of plant fibers. The colors have remained intact due to chemical reactions of oxides present on the rock surfaces. So, Statement 1 is correct.
• The themes of prehistoric paintings include hunting, dancing, music, animal fighting, honey collection, decoration of bodies, and household scenes, alongside some sacred and royal images. So, Statement 2 is correct.
• The paintings of the Upper Palaeolithic phase include huge animal figures such as bisons, elephants, tigers, rhinos, and boars. Hence, prehistoric people did have knowledge about tigers. So, Statement 3 is not correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility:
1. It was developed and tested by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
2. It is capable of generating flight speeds between 3-10 km/s, simulating the hypersonic condition.
3. The facility serves as a crucial test site for ISRO’s ongoing missions, including Gaganyaan.
How many statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: (c) All three
• India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility was successfully established and tested at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur (IITK). So, Statement 1 is correct.
• The facility is capable of generating flight speeds between 3-10 km/s, simulating hypersonic conditions. Statement 2 is correct.
• This facility was supported by DST’s FIST program and serves as a crucial test site for ISRO and DRDO missions, including Gaganyaan, RLV, and hypersonic cruise missiles. Statement 3 is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (c) All three
• India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility was successfully established and tested at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur (IITK). So, Statement 1 is correct.
• The facility is capable of generating flight speeds between 3-10 km/s, simulating hypersonic conditions. Statement 2 is correct.
• This facility was supported by DST’s FIST program and serves as a crucial test site for ISRO and DRDO missions, including Gaganyaan, RLV, and hypersonic cruise missiles. Statement 3 is correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following Pairs:
Theatre Forms States
1. Bhavai Gujarat
2. Maach Assam
3. Tamaasha KarnatakaHow many of the above pairs is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: (a) Only one
• Bhavai is a traditional folk theatre form of Gujarat. It is performed with expressions of devotion and romance, often in open spaces. So, Pair 1 is correct.
• Maach is the traditional theatre form of Madhya Pradesh (not Assam). It involves musical dialogues and has unique terminologies like bol (dialogue), vanag (rhyme in narration), and rangat (tunes). So, Pair 2 is incorrect.
• Tamaasha is a folk theatre form of Maharashtra (not Karnataka). It evolved from Gondhal, Jagran, and Kirtan and features female lead performers. So, Pair 3 is incorrect.
Thus, only one pair is correct.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Only one
• Bhavai is a traditional folk theatre form of Gujarat. It is performed with expressions of devotion and romance, often in open spaces. So, Pair 1 is correct.
• Maach is the traditional theatre form of Madhya Pradesh (not Assam). It involves musical dialogues and has unique terminologies like bol (dialogue), vanag (rhyme in narration), and rangat (tunes). So, Pair 2 is incorrect.
• Tamaasha is a folk theatre form of Maharashtra (not Karnataka). It evolved from Gondhal, Jagran, and Kirtan and features female lead performers. So, Pair 3 is incorrect.
Thus, only one pair is correct.
