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In which year was the Indian Association established in Calcutta?

a) 1876

b) 1884

c) 1887

d) 1890

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What was the first political group formed in India in the year 1838?

a) British India Society

b) Bengal British India Society

c) Settlers Association

d) Zamindari Association

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Identify the earliest voluntary body representing mainly the landowning class in Calcutta, founded in 1851.

a) British Indian Association

b) Landholder's Society

c) Madras Native Association

d) Bombay Association

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Assertion: The roots of Indian nationalism were first seen in Bengal in the 19th century.

Reason: Racial discrimination contributed significantly to the rise of nationalism.
Choose the correct option:

a) Both statements are correct and the reason explains the assertion

b) Both statements are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation

c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false

d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true

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Who founded the Royal Asiatic Society?

a) Sir William Jones

b) Sir John Marshall

c) RD Banerjee

d) Sir William Bentinck

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Who founded the Indian Association?

a) Dadabhai Naoroji

b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

c) AO Hume

d) Surendranath Banerjee

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Which organisation formed by Surendranath Banerjee later merged with the Congress in 1886?

a) East India Association

b) London India Society

c) Indian Association

d) Indian National Conference

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Which Indian leader was removed from the Indian Civil Service by the British?

a) Satyendranath Tagore

b) Surendranath Banerjee

c) RC Dutt

d) Subhas Chandra Bose

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Who were the main initiators behind the Indian National Conference?

a) Surendranath Banerjee and Anand Mohan Bose

b) Surendranath Banerjee and Dadabhai Naoroji

c) BG Tilak and Aurobindo

d) None of the above

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During the final days of 1885, which organisation did not conduct a session?

a) Madras Mahajan Sabha

b) Indian National Conference

c) Indian National Congress

d) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

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Which organisation was the most influential among the nationalist groups prior to the formation of Congress?

a) Bengal British India Society

b) East India Association

c) Young Bengal Association

d) Indian Association of Calcutta

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Why did Dadabhai Naoroji establish the East India Association?

a) To instill nationalism among Indian farmers

b) To raise Indian concerns and influence British opinion in India’s favor

c) To bring all nationalist leaders under one body

d) To form an independent organisation separate from the Congress

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Which organisation, established in London by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866, aimed to voice Indian issues?

a) Bengal British India Society

b) East India Association

c) British Indian Association

d) Madras Native Association

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When was the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha established?

a) 1850

b) 1862

c) 1865

d) 1870

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Who were responsible for founding the Bombay Presidency Association?

a) Pherozeshah Mehta

b) KT Telang

c) WC Bonerjee

d) None of the above/More than one of the above

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One of the key founders of the Bombay Presidency Association in 1885 was

a) Pherozeshah Mehta

b) P Ananda Charlu

c) MV Raghav Cheriyar

d) S N Banerjee

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Which organisation can be considered as the forerunner to the Indian National Congress?

a) British Indian Association

b) Indian Association

c) Indian League

d) None of the above/More than one of the above

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Evaluate the contributions of the early nationalists:

I. They promoted modern thinking.
II. Their demands were limited in scope.
III. They highlighted the exploitative nature of British rule.

a) I and III

b) I, II and III

c) I and II

d) II and III

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Assertion: Early nationalism had a limited social reach.

Reason: It primarily served the interests of the groups that participated.
Choose the correct option:

a) Both A and R are correct and R explains A

b) Both A and R are correct, but R does not explain A

c) A is true, but R is false

d) A is false, but R is true

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Assertion: Early nationalists initially paid less attention to labour issues.

Reason: They feared that addressing worker issues might divide Indians in the fight against British rule.
Choose the correct option:

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

c) A is true, but R is false

d) A is false, but R is true

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What were the key factors contributing to the rise of Indian nationalism?

a) Revolt of 1857

b) Role of newspapers and press

c) Influence of Western ideology

d) All of the above

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Who made the statement, "Indian Nationalism was the child of the British Raj"?

a) Bipin Chandra

b) R Coupland

c) RC Mazumdar

d) PE Roberts

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The quote "Nero fiddled while Rome burned" was used by nationalists to criticize which event?

a) Indian Arms Act, 1878

b) Delhi Durbar of 1877

c) Queen Victoria’s Proclamation

d) None of the above

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Who is recognised as the father of economic nationalism in India?

a) Bipin Chandra Pal

b) Dadabhai Naoroji

c) RC Dutt

d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Why did the early Indian nationalists object to the Indian Councils Act of 1892?

a) It expanded the Imperial Legislative Council

b) It enlarged the Provincial Councils

c) It allowed discussions on the budget

d) It denied Indians authority over public finances

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The practice of 'Samadhi Marana' is associated with which Indian philosophical system?

a) Buddhism

b) Jainism

c) Yoga

d) Lokayata

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What are the sacred scriptures of Jainism called?

a) Agama Sidhanta

b) Angas

c) Parvas

d) Upangas

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According to Jain teachings, who or what governs the creation and functioning of the universe?

a) Universal Law

b) Universal Truth

c) Universal Faith

d) Universal Soul

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Which of the following is not included in the early Jain scriptures?

a) Therigatha

b) Acarangasutra

c) Sutrakritanga

d) Brihatkalpasutra

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Which is regarded as the oldest sacred text of Jainism?

a) Twelve Angas

b) Twelve Upangas

c) Fourteen Purvas

d) Fourteen Uppurva

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The earliest Jain writings were compiled in which language?

a) Ardhamagadhi

b) Paali

c) Prakrit

d) Sanskrit

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Who succeeded Mahavira as the head of the Jain community?

a) Jambu

b) Bhadrabahu

c) Sthulbhadra

d) Sudharma

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The Sthanakvasi sect is associated with which religion?

a) Buddhism

b) Jainism

c) Vaishnavism

d) Shaivism

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Yapaniya was a branch of which religious tradition?

a) Buddhism

b) Jainism

c) Shaivism

d) Vaishnavism

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Where was Lord Mahavira born?

a) Kundagrama

b) Pataliputra

c) Magadha

d) Vaishali

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Who is referred to as Nigantha Nataputta?

a) Vardhamana Mahavira

b) Gautama Buddha

c) Nagarjuna

d) Shankaracharya

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Mahavira attained enlightenment on the bank of which river?

a) Swarnasikta

b) Palashini

c) Ganga

d) Rijupalika

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Who was the first disciple of Mahavira?

a) Bhadrabahu

b) Sthulabhadra

c) Charvaka

d) Jamali

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Where did Lord Mahavira attain nirvana?

a) Rajgir

b) Ranchi

c) Pawapuri

d) Samastipur

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Consider the following statements:

I. Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka.
II. Buddha’s mother belonged to the Koliyan clan.
III. Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, hailed from Varanasi.
Which of these are true?

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) II and III

d) I, II, and III

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Anekantavada is a core doctrine of which religion?

a) Buddhism

b) Jainism

c) Sikhism

d) Vaishnavism

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The concept of 'Three Jewels' or 'Tri Ratna' is central to which philosophy?

a) Vedic Philosophy

b) Nyaya Philosophy

c) Yoga Philosophy

d) Jain Philosophy

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Which of the following about Bhadrabahu is/are accurate?

I. He was a renowned Jain monk.
II. He served as spiritual mentor to Chandragupta Maurya.

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Both I and II

d) Neither I nor II

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The Svetambara texts were finalized during a Jain council held at:

a) Vaishali

b) Vallabhi

c) Pawa

d) Pataliputra

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The first Jain council was convened at:

a) Pataliputra

b) Vallabhi

c) Aabu

d) Pava

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Where did the second Jain council take place?

a) Varanasi

b) Pavapuri

c) Vallabhi

d) Pataliputra

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Who is credited with founding Buddhism?

a) Lord Mahavira

b) Gautama Buddha

c) Rishabhdev

d) Alara Kalama

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In which year was Gautama Buddha born?

a) 563 BC

b) 561 BC

c) 558 BC

d) 544 BC

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Who is known as the originator of the Svetambara sect after the division in Jainism?

a) Sthulabhadra

b) Bhadrabahu

c) Kalakacharya

d) Deverdhi Kshama Sharaman

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With reference to Indian religious history, consider the following:

I. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were Jain sects.
II. The Sarvastivadins believed that all elements of reality existed eternally in a latent state.
Which statement(s) is/are true?

a) Only I

b) Only II

c) Both I and II

d) Neither I nor II

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How many Jyotirlingas are dedicated to Lord Shiva?

a) 6

b) 12

c) 24

d) 18

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Who initiated the Lingayat movement?

a) Basava

b) Ramanuja

c) Shankaracharya

d) Kambar

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Which avatar of Vishnu is known for rescuing the Earth from the ocean?

a) Kachhapa

b) Matsya

c) Varaha

d) Narsingh

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Who is regarded as the founder of the Bhagavata faith?

a) Janak

b) Krishna

c) Yajnavalkya

d) Surdas

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According to the Bhagavata tradition, how many forms of devotion (bhakti) exist?

a) 7

b) 8

c) 9

d) 10

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Which dynasty played a significant role in advancing the Bhagavata tradition?

a) Persian

b) Indo-Greek

c) Kushan

d) Gupta

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What is the earliest recorded evidence of the Bhagavata religion?

a) Allahabad inscription of Samudragupta

b) Besnagar inscription of Heliodorus

c) Bhitri inscription of Skandagupta

d) Mehrauli iron pillar inscription

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Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh is a prominent pilgrimage site for followers of which two religions?

a) Sarnath

b) Kaushambi

c) Devipatan

d) Kushinagar

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Which concept is shared by both Buddhism and Jainism?

a) Belief in karma and rebirth

b) Liberation only after death

c) Both genders can achieve liberation

d) The middle path is the ideal way of life

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Regarding ancient Indian beliefs, which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

I. Rejection of extreme asceticism and indulgence
II. Disregard for the authority of the Vedas
III. Refusal to accept rituals as effective

a) Only I

b) II and III

c) I and III

d) All of these

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Choose the correct statements about non-Vedic sects between 600–400 BCE:

I. Jain principles were known before Mahavira through Parshva
II. Buddhism and Jainism did not seek to dismantle the caste system
III. Mahavira’s first female disciple was a former slave
IV. Buddha permitted women into the monastic community on equal terms

a) I, II, III, and IV

b) I, II and III

c) I, II and IV

d) III and IV

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Jivaka, the royal physician from Rajgriha, was the son of which courtesan?

a) Salavati

b) Ramaniya

c) Basantsena

d) Amrapali

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Which of these sects is linked to the teacher Gosala Maskariputra?

a) Vajrayan

b) Ajivikas

c) Sthaviravadins

d) Mahasamghika

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The Rath Yatra celebrated at Puri honors which deity?

a) Lord Rama

b) Lord Vishnu

c) Lord Jagannath

d) Lord Shiva

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What does the image of Ardhanarishvara symbolize?

a) Union of male and female principles

b) Fusion of divine masculine and feminine forms

c) Integration of God with his energy (Shakti)

d) None of the above

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Which text places equal emphasis on birth, action, and devotion as a path to liberation?

a) Advaita Vedanta

b) Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

c) Bhagavad Gita

d) Mimamsa

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Who among the following was not one of the Alvar saints?

a) Poigai

b) Tirugyan

c) Pudam

d) Thirumangai

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The Nayanars were followers of which tradition?

a) Shaiva

b) Shakta

c) Vaishnava

d) Suryopasaka

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The Mahabharata was first recited to 60,000 sages at which location?

a) Ahichatra

b) Hastinapur

c) Kampilya

d) Naimisharanya

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The Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony is dedicated to which revered figure?

a) Bahubali

b) Buddha

c) Mahavirji

d) Nataraja

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In which ancient text is Krishna, son of Devaki, first prominently mentioned?

a) Mahabharata

b) Chandogya Upanishad

c) Ashtadhyayi

d) Bhagavata Purana

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Which inscription offers the oldest known reference to Bhagavatism?

a) Prayag Prashasti of Samudragupta

b) Nasik inscription of Gautami Balashri

c) Garuda column at Besnagar

d) Ayodhya inscription of Dhanadeva

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Which of the following is not a part of the 'Prasthana Trayi'?

a) Bhagavata

b) Bhagavad Gita

c) Brahma Sutra

d) Upanishads

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Who were the earliest worshippers of Vasudeva Krishna?

a) Bhagavatas

b) Vedic Aryans

c) Tamilians

d) Abhirs

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Which sect believed that all events are predestined and human effort is ineffective?

a) Jains

b) Buddhists

c) Ajivikas

d) Mimansakas

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