
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.


Important Questions on General Studies Paper 1


Consider the following statements about 'The Charter Act of 1813'.
1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements.
1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Consider the following pairs.
List 1(Movement/Organisation) List 2 (Leader)
1. All India Anti-Untouchability League Mahatma Gandhi
2. All India Kisan Sabha Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
3. Self-Respect Movement EV Ramaswami Naicker
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?


Consider the following.
1. Deification of Buddha.
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas.
3. Image Worship and rituals.
Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?
