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RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Gandhian Era: Mass Movements and Major Events
Q9111. Consider the following statements regarding the early institutional foundations laid by Mahatma Gandhi in India: Statement I: Upon his return to India, Gandhi established the Satyagraha Ashram at Kochrab in Ahmedabad in 1915. Statement II: The ashram was later relocated to the banks of the Sabarmati river in 1917 to allow for activities like farming and animal husbandry. Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Explanation
Gandhi founded the Satyagraha Ashram at Kochrab, Ahmedabad, in 1915 to practice disciplined communal living. Due to an outbreak of plague and the need for more space for agricultural activities and animal husbandry, the ashram was moved to the banks of the Sabarmati River in 1917. This location became the nerve center for Gandhi’s major national activities and future movements.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Agriculture in Rajasthan
Q9112. Consider the following statements regarding the importance of agriculture in Rajasthan: I. The allied sector (livestock) consistently contributes nearly half of the total agricultural GSVA in the state. II. The agriculture sector provides direct employment to more than fifty percent of the total workforce in Rajasthan. III. Commercial crops occupy a larger gross cropped area than foodgrain crops in the state. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The allied sector is a powerhouse in Rajasthan, often contributing nearly half of the total agricultural Gross State Value Added. Furthermore, the agriculture and allied sectors provide direct employment to over fifty percent of the state’s total workforce. However, foodgrain crops generally occupy a larger gross cropped area than commercial crops, making the statement regarding commercial dominance incorrect.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Gandhian Era: Mass Movements and Major Events
Q9113. The primary cause of the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the exploitation of peasants under the Tinkathia system. Under this system, the European planters forced the Indian farmers to cultivate indigo on what fraction of their land?
Explanation
The Tinkathia system in Champaran required peasants to grow indigo on three-twentieths of their total land. This practice was enforced by European planters through coercive contracts and became highly exploitative. Gandhi’s intervention in 1917 led to a significant inquiry, which ultimately resulted in the abolition of this oppressive system and provided much-needed relief to the long-suffering indigo farmers in Bihar.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Gandhian Era: Mass Movements and Major Events
Q9114. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below: Assertion (A): The Champaran Satyagraha marked the first successful application of civil disobedience by Mahatma Gandhi in India. Reason (R): The government was forced to enact the Champaran Agrarian Act, abolishing the Tinkathia system and refunding a portion of the illegal exactions to the peasants.
Explanation
The Champaran Satyagraha is recognized as Gandhi’s first major success in implementing civil disobedience in India. By refusing to leave the district despite official orders, he demonstrated the power of non-violent resistance. The subsequent appointment of an inquiry committee and the enactment of the Champaran Agrarian Act validated his methods, forcing the authorities to return illegal collections to the local peasants.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Agriculture in Rajasthan
Q9115. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Assertion (A): Zaid crops in Rajasthan are almost entirely cultivated in areas with assured irrigation facilities. Reason (R): The Zaid season coincides with the dry, hot summer months when rainfall is practically non-existent.
Explanation
Zaid crops are grown during the hot and dry summer months, usually from March to June. Because rainfall is virtually non-existent during this period in Rajasthan, cultivation is only possible in areas with assured irrigation. Therefore, the necessity of irrigation is a direct consequence of the extreme climatic conditions and lack of natural moisture during the summer season.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Gandhian Era: Mass Movements and Major Events
Q9116. In which of the following early movements did Mahatma Gandhi use the method of a ‘hunger strike’ (fast unto death) for the first time to resolve a dispute?
Explanation
During the Ahmedabad Mill Strike in 1918, Gandhi used a hunger strike for the first time as a political tool. He intervened in the dispute between workers and owners regarding the plague bonus. By fasting, he sought to boost the workers’ morale and resolve the deadlock. The strike concluded with a settlement granting workers a thirty-five percent wage increase and other bonuses.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Agriculture in Rajasthan
Q9117. Identify the odd one out based on the cropping season in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Barley is classified as a Rabi crop, which is sown in the winter months of October and November and harvested in spring. In contrast, Bajra, Moth, and Sesamum are all Kharif crops sown during the monsoon season. This distinction is based on the specific temperature and moisture requirements of the crops, with Barley needing cooler conditions for its growth.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Gandhian Era: Mass Movements and Major Events
Q9118. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Movement/Event
Key Associate/Leader
A. Champaran Satyagraha
i. Anusuya Sarabhai
B. Kheda Satyagraha
ii. Rajendra Prasad
C. Ahmedabad Mill Strike
iii. Swami Shraddhanand
D. Rowlatt Satyagraha
iv. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Codes:
Explanation
Rajendra Prasad was a key associate during the Champaran campaign, helping document peasant grievances. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel emerged as a significant leader during the Kheda Satyagraha, organizing the peasants against unfair tax demands. Anusuya Sarabhai played a pivotal role in the Ahmedabad Mill Strike by supporting workers’ rights. Swami Shraddhanand was a prominent figure during the nationwide anti-Rowlatt Act protests.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Agriculture in Rajasthan
Q9119. Which of the following pairs of Crop and its predominant Cropping Season in Rajasthan is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
Mustard is a major oilseed crop in Rajasthan that is exclusively grown during the Rabi season. It requires the cool temperatures and dry weather of winter to thrive and is typically harvested in February or March. Groundnut and various pulses are correctly associated with the Kharif season, while Muskmelon is a typical Zaid crop grown during the summer.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Gandhian Era: Mass Movements and Major Events
Q9120. Which of the following was NOT a draconian provision of the Rowlatt Act (Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919)?
Explanation
The Rowlatt Act empowered the British government to arrest and detain political activists for up to two years without a formal trial. It allowed for secret trials by special tribunals without the right to appeal. While the Act aimed to curb revolutionary activities, it did not include a specific provision regarding the establishment of new vernacular newspapers during that particular historical period.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
9111
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
9112
(a) I and II only
9113
(b) 3/20th
9114
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
9115
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
9116
(a) Ahmedabad Mill Strike
9117
(a) Barley
9118
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
9119
(c) Mustard - Kharif
9120
(a) Complete restriction on the establishment of any new Indian vernacular newspaper
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