HPAS 2023 History Topic-Wise Solutions
“Jivaka Chintamani” was written by …………..
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: “The 1857 Revolt was a war of fanatic religionists against Christians” – Statement by Sir James Outram.
Statement II: “The so called First National War of Independence of 1857 – is neither first, nor National, nor a war of Independence.” – Statement by R.C. Majumdar.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
List of Important Books on the 1857 Revolt # Book Title Author 1 The Indian War of Independence, 1857 V.D. Savarkar 2 The Great Rebellion Asoka Mehta 3 The Sepoy Mutiny and the Revolt of 1857 R.C. Majumdar 4 Eighteen Fifty-Seven (1857) S.N. Sen (Surendra Nath Sen) 5 Civil Rebellion in the Indian Mutinies S.B. Chaudhuri 6 Causes of the Indian Revolt(Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind) Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan Historians’ Perspectives on the Revolt of 1857 Nature of the Revolt Historian / Figure First War of Indian Independence V.D. Savarkar National Revolt Benjamin Disraeli Sepoy Mutiny Seeley & Sir John Lawrence Hindu-Muslim Conspiracy James Outram & W. Taylor Conflict between Civilization and Barbarism T.R. Holmes War of Religious Fanatics against Christians L.E.R. Rees Neither First, nor National, nor War of Independence R.C. Majumdar
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: ‘Samavartana’ – is a category of Hindu Slaves.
Statement II: ‘Sankarvarman’ – is considered as the founder of the Lohara Dynasty of Kashmir.
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Arrange these British Viceroys in chronological order:
(1) Lord Lansdowne
(2) Lord Northbrook
(3) Lord John Lawrence
(4) Lord Elgin I.
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Arrange these Medieval Rulers of Mewar in chronological order:
(1) Hammir
(2) Rana Kumbha
(3) Rana Mokal
(4) Rana Lakha.
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Consider the following statements:
(1) Aligarh Scientific Society was founded by Zakir Hussain in 1878
(2) Prarthana Samaj was established on 1866
(3) Paramhans Mandali was established on 1849
(4) Manav Dharm Sabha was established on 1844.
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Consider the following statements:
(1) “Tuzuk-i-Baburi” was written in Pure Persian Language
(2) Poet Amir Khusro’s first Masnavi on Historical subject is Qiran-us-sadain, which was written in 1289
(3) “Jhanjhari Masjid” at Jaunpur was built by Hussain Shah
(4) Sufi Saint Sidi Maula was put to death by Sultan Jalaluddin Khalji for attempting a rebellion.
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Consider the following statements:
(1) Congress Socialist Party was established in 1933
(2) The book “Marx, Gandhi and Socialism” was written by Jaya Prakash Narayan
(3) The book “Radical Humanist” was written by M.N. Roy
(4) The book “Unhappy India’ was written by Lala Lajpat Rai.
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Match List I with List II:
List-I (Vijayanagar Kings):
a. Virupaksha-II
b. Achyuta Ray
c. Sriranga-I
d. Thimma
List-II (Dynasty):
i. Sangam
ii. Tuluva
iii. Aravidu
iv. Saluva
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Match List I with List II:
List-I (Important wars):
a. First Carnatic War
b. Third Carnatic War
c. First Anglo-Mysore War
d. Second Anglo-Mysore War
List-II (End with Treaty):
i. Treaty of Madras
ii. Treaty of Mangalore
iii. Treaty of Paris
iv. Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
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Match List I with List II:
List-I (Important Battles/war):
a. Battle of Machhiwara
b. Battle of Bilgram
c. Battle of Rakshasi-Tangadi
d. Battle of Dohariya
List-II (Year):
i. 1532
ii. 1565
iii. 1555
iv. 1540
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question 23 :
Muslim Socio-Religious Reform Movements
1. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan & The Aligarh Movement
Early Career: Joined East India Company as a Clerk in 1838. Rose to the position of Judge (Munsif).
Strategy: To create a new class of Muslim intellectuals who could compete in the modern world.
1864
Aligarh Scientific Society: Goal was to translate Western Scientific knowledge into Urdu to make modern knowledge accessible. Originally founded in Ghazipur, later shifted to Aligarh.
1870
Journal Started: Tazhib-ul-Akhlaq
1875
Aligarh Movement Begins: Foundation of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) High School.
1877
MAO College: School upgraded to college. Foundation stone laid by Lord Lytton. (Later became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920).
1886
Conference: Organised the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference.
1888
Honors: Granted Knighthood (KCSI: Knight Commander of the Star of India).
1888
Political Org: United Indian Patriotic Association established with Raja Shiv Prasad of Benares.
1893
Defense Org: Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental Defence Association (Muslims only) formed with Theodore Beck.
Important Books by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan:
- Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind (1858) – The Causes of the Indian Revolt
- The Loyal Muhammadans of India (1860)
2. Summary of Movements
| S.No | Movement | Year | Nature of Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wahabi Movement | 1820s | Revivalist |
| 2 | Faraizi Movement | 1818-19 | Revivalist |
| 3 | Titu Mir Movement (Narkelbaria Uprising) | 1827-31 | Revivalist (Militant) |
| 4 | Nawab Abdul Latif (Muhammadan Literary Society) | 1863 | Reformist |
| 5 | Deoband Movement | 1866 | Revivalist |
| 6 | Aligarh Movement | 1875 | Reformist |
| 7 | Ahmadiya Movement | 1889 | Reformist |
| 8 | Barelvi Movement | 1904 | Revivalist |
3. Key Leaders Associated with the Movements
Wahabi Movement
- Abdul Wahab of Arabia
- Shah Walliullah of Delhi
- Syed Ahmed Barelvi
- Shah Ismail Dehlvi
- Vilayat Ali
Faraizi Movement
- Haji Shariatullah
- Dudu Miyan
Deoband Movement
- Muhammad Qasim Nanotavi
- Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
Other Key Figures
- Titu Mir: Influenced by Syed Ahmed Barelvi
- Aligarh: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
- Ahmadiya: Mirza Ghulam Ahmed
- Barelvi: Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi
- Nawab Abdul Latif: Set up the Muhammadan Literary Society (1863)