These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
Q.1) Who among the following were associated with Virashaiva movement:
a) Basavanna
b) Allama Prabhu
c) Akkamahadevi
d) All of the above
Ans. D
Explanation:
Virashaiva movement initiated by Basavanna and his companions like Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi. This movement began in Karnataka in the mid-twelfth century. The Virashaivas argued strongly for the equality of all human beings and against Brahmanical ideas about caste and the treatment of women. They were also against all forms of ritual and idol worship.
Source: NCERT 7th: Our Past – II, Chapter 8, Page 107
Q.2) Which of the following are contributing factor in decline of Mughal Empire by the end of 17th Century:
1. Depletion of military and financial resources of Mughal empire by fighting a long war in the Deccan
2. Increase in political, economic and military powers of nobles
3. Inability of later Mughal emperors to keep a check on the powers of mansabdars
4. Peasant and zamindari rebellions in many parts of northern and western India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. D
Explanation:
Source: NCERT 7th: Our Past – II, Chapter 10, Page 139, 140
Q.3) Consider the following statements:
1. Paikas were the traditional landed militia of West Bengal.
2. Paika Rebellion of 1817 was an armed rebellion against Nawabs of Bengal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. D
Explanation:
Who were Paikas?
Paikas were the traditional landed militia of Odisha, used to perform policing functions. They owned rent-free land that was given to them for their military service to Kingdom of Khurda. However they were rendered landless by the policies of British East India Company.
Paika Rebellion:
- Paika Rebellion of 1817 is an armed rebellion against British colonialism.
- The revolution was in response to the tinkering of the revenue system by the British in 1803.
- In response, the farming community of Odisha rose in rebellion.
- At that juncture, Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar, the military chief of the King of Khurda, led the army of
- Paikas and forced the British to retreat. This came to be known as Paika Bidroh (Paika rebellion).
- The landed militia of Khurda was called Paiks.
- Paika Rebellion of 1817 has various social, economic and political reasons.
- The main cause of the revolution was the takeover of the rent-free land that had been given to the Paiks for their military service to the Kingdom of Khurda.
- Though the revolution occurred before the first war of independence in 1857, the revolution did not get similar recognition like that of the Revolt of 1857.
- Why important? 200 years completed
Q.4) Consider the following statements about medium range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM)
1. MR-SAM is a subsonic missile system.
2. MR-SAM is jointly developed by India and Israel.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. B
Explanation:
- MR-SAM stands for medium range surface-to-air missile
- Jointly developed by India and Israel
- Supersonic missile system
- The missile consists of Multi-Functional Surveillance and Threat Alert Radar (MF-STAR) system for detection, tracking and guidance
- The MR-SAM has strike ranges from 50 to 70 km
- MRSAM is a land-based variant of the long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) or Barak-8 naval air defence system, which is designed to operate from naval vessels.
- The missile is designed to defend any type of airborne threat including aircraft and helicopters. It can intercept supersonic aircraft and even missiles
- The system will be based on the older Barak system of Israel, which is in use in India. It will be manufactured in India and will have an 80% indigenous content.
- The MRSAM is operational with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Israel Defense Forces. Its deployment in Indian Army will help in plugging the existing holes in India’s air defence coverage.
- Why in news? New deal is signed with Israel to provide Indian Army with Barak-8 advanced MRSAM systems.
Q.5) Doklam plateau, which was recently in news, touches which of the following Indian States:
a) Sikkim
b) West Bengal
c) Both Sikkim and West Bengal
d) Neither Sikkim nor West Bengal
Ans. D
Explanation:
