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Post NameHSST Gandhian Studies-KHSE
Question Paper Code095/2021
Category Code489/2019
Date of Test23 September 2021
Medium of QuestionENGLISH
Exam TypeOMR Examination
Total Questions100
1
Who is the author of the book titled “The Story of Civilisation” ?
Answer
A. Will durant
2
Raja Ram mohan Roy, the founder of the Brahma Samaj was born in the year
Answer
C. 1772
3
Who was the Honorary Secretary of Natal Indian Congress formed in 1894 ?
Answer
A. m. K. Gandhi
4
Who translated Gandhiji’s autobiography “The Story of my Experiments with Truth” originally written in Gujarati into English ?
Answer
A. mahadev desai
5
In which year mahatma Gandhi was not nominated for Nobel Prize for peace ?
Answer
D. 1940
6
Allan Octavian Hume “Father of the Indian National Congress” joined the Bengal Civil Service in the year
Answer
C. 1849
7
mother of mahatma Gandhi, Putali Bai’s parents belonged to an eclectic religious sect that aims at combining the best elements of Islam and Hinduism known as
Answer
A. Satpranami
8
The result of the matriculation examination of Gandhiji was published in 1890 and he had got ploughed in
Answer
C. latin
9
Who is known as English Thoreau ?
Answer
A. Edward Carpenter
10
“A Short History of the Theosophical Society” was written by
Answer
A. Josephine Ransom
11
Which Gujarati Poet described the businessman as a saint ?
Answer
B. Shamal Bhatt
12
Who had been first appointed agent for the London Vegetarian Society in South Africa ?
Answer
A. Dr. Oldfield
13
Bal Gangadhara Tilak started his Home Rule league in the year
Answer
D. 1917
14
‘montagu-Chelmsford’ Scheme was announced in the year
Answer
D. 1918
15
Who sought Gandhiji’s intervention in Champaran Satyagraha ?
Answer
A. Rajkumar Shukla
16
When was Satyagraha Ashram at Sabarmati founded by mahatma Gandhi ?
Answer
B. 1915
17
Which of the following is not included in the ashram wows of Gandhiji
Answer
D. Achanchala
18
In the beginning mahatma Gandhi used the word instead of Satyagraha
Answer
B. Passive Resistance
19
Which are not the different forms of Satyagraha ?
Answer
D. Self-denial
20
Gandhiji considered child marriage as
Answer
A. moral Evil
21
Which Ashram was not founded by mahatma Gandhi ?
Answer
D. Goghale Hut
22
The book Unto this last is written by
Answer
C. John Ruskin
23
Who wrote the book Gandhi the years that changed the world ?
Answer
C. Ramachandra Guha
24
Who was first called Gandhi a Mahatma ?
Answer
A. Pranjivan mehta
25
Who was the author of the book “Gandhi : The Traditional Roots of Charisma” ?
Answer
A. J. C. Trada
26
The term Harijan had first been used by medieval poet-saint
Answer
A. Narasimha mehta
27
According to Gandhi, “The sacrifice offered on the altar of vegetarianism was ” ______
Answer
B. Necessity
28
In which Chapter of Hind Swaraj Gandhi gave the idea of modern India ?
Answer
D. Thirteen
29
Who was the first person to meet Gandhi in London while he went there for study ?
Answer
D. dr. Pran Jivan mehta
30
When was Phoenix farm established ?
Answer
C. 1904
31
From where Phoenix settlement was started by Gandhi ?
Answer
C. durban
32
Gandhi had written first letter from England to whom ?
Answer
D. Elder Brother
33
Gandhi came to India from South Africa for the first time by ‘Pongola Steamer’ in the year
Answer
C. 1896
34
miss dick belongs to which country ?
Answer
D. Scotland
35
On which day Gandhi was allowed to travel from durban to Natal ?
Answer
D. 13th January 1897
36
How many chapters are under Gandhi “Constructive Programme” ?
Answer
B. 18
37
Which of the following is not part of Gandhi “Constructive Programme” ?
Answer
C. machine
38
In which book Gandhi was much more concerned about tribal figure prominently ?
Answer
A. Rachnatmak Karyakaram
39
Gandhi had translated his book ‘Hind Swaraj’ in English from
Answer
D. Kallenbach
40
The Philosophy of Civilization is the chapter of which composition of Gandhi ?
Answer
D. Hind Swaraj
41
Who is considered fifth son of Gandhi ?
Answer
C. K. Kamraj
42
When did Gandhi first leave for London ?
Answer
A. 4th Sep. 1888
43
Gandhi was registered in Britain High Court on
Answer
D. 11th June 1891
44
Who was the writer of “my Childhood with Gandhiji” ?
Answer
D. Prabhudas Gandhi
45
Who wrote the Untold story of Kasturba : Wife of mahatma Gandhi ?
Answer
A. Arun and Sunanda Gandhi
46
Gandhi’s associates who was affectionately called “mamaji” ?
Answer
D. G. Ramchandran
47
Who was forcing Gandhi to eat meat in london ?
Answer
C. Shaikh mehtab
48
Who wrote “Power of Peace” ?
Answer
B. Ruskin
49
Who had requested Gandhi to not return back to South Africa ?
Answer
D. Pestan Ji
50
Gandhi first time went to Chhattisgarh in
Answer
B. 1920
51
Gandhi removed his hair and started living very simply from
Answer
B. 1921
52
Phoenix Farm was established
Answer
D. For the printing of Indian opinion
53
Gandhi was called ‘Bhangi Shiromani’ first time in
Answer
A. South Africa
54
Gandhi got imprisonment first time in India for how many year ?
Answer
C. 6
55
Who was the first Editor of “Indian Opinion” ?
Answer
D. mansukhlal Najar
56
Who told Gandhi about the apartheid and discrimination in Transwall ?
Answer
A. Abdul Gani Seth
57
How long did Gandhi travelled in dandi yatra ?
Answer
A. 385 km
58
Who was against “Non Co-operation movement” and left Congress Party ?
Answer
A. Chotu Ram
59
Who said “The light has gone out of our lives” when Gandhi died ?
Answer
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
60
Gandhi had declared hartal against Rowlatt Act from 30th march 1919 but it was postponed and date shifted to
Answer
B. 6th April 1919
61
Gandhi had started “Tour to India” from
Answer
D. Bombay
62
Who have told Gandhi “Half-naked Fakir” ?
Answer
B. Churchill
63
The Wardha Scheme of Education is popularly known as
Answer
A. Basic Education
64
Seville Statement (1986) is associated with which of the following ?
Answer
A. Violence
65
Which of the following is/are form(s) of structural violence ? i. Casteism ii. Killing iii. Patriarchy iv. Racism v. Feudalism.
Answer
C. Only i, iii, iv, v
66
Which of the following statement is not correct regarding Johan Galtung’s idea of cultural violence ?
Answer
D. language and arts are not the domains of cultural violence
67
Consider the following statements : i. Peace is the absence of violence. ii. Peace refers to condition in which social and economic justice and well-being is ensured. Which of the above statement(s) explain the idea of negative peace ?
Answer
A. Only i
68
Which of the following statement is not the correct explanation of Gandhi’s views on violence ?
Answer
D. Gandhi argued that violence can be defended on principle.
69
Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of Gandhi’s idea of non-violence ? i. Those who practice non-violence should not listen to the opponent. ii. Non-violence precludes us from hating anyone however bad they are. iii. Non-violence implies love, compassion and forgiveness.
Answer
B. Only ii and iii
70
Which of the following statement is not correct about ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’ ?
Answer
C. It can be given to Indian citizens only.
71
Which organisation won Nobel Peace Prize, 2020 ?
Answer
D. World Food Programme (WFP)
72
Which of the following statement is incorrect about UN Peace Building Commission ?
Answer
D. Presently India is not a member in the UN Peace Building Commission.
73
Consider the following statements. i. Institutions for village administration is not a colonial contribution to India. ii. Assemblies like Sabha, Samiti and Vidata existed during Vedic period. Which of the above statements are correct ?
Answer
C. Both i and ii
74
Which of the following statement is/are correct explanation(s) of Panchayati Raj System in India ? i. Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village Panchayats. ii. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act inserted Part IX to the Constitution of India. iii. An election to Constitute Panchayat shall be completed after the expiry of duration of existing Panchayat. iv. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 made Panchayats in India statutory institutions.
Answer
A. Only i and ii
75
Which of the following Article in the Constitution is not associated with Panchayat Raj Institutions of India ?
Answer
D. Article 45
76
Which of the following statements are correct explanation of Rashtriya Grama Swaraj Abhiyan ? i. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme
Answer
D. All of the above
77
Which of the following statement is not correct regarding Gandhi’s views on village Swaraj ?
Answer
B. Village is not allowed to maintain theatre, and public hall.
78
Which of the following is the correct statement on Kudumbashree ?
Answer
D. Poverty eradication was the one of the aims of Kudumbashree.
79
Which of the following statement on Khadi and Village Industries Commission is Incorrect ?
Answer
B. Khadi and Village Industries Commission authorized All India Khadi and Village Industries Board to carry forward its economic objectives.
80
Which among the following is not a Rural development Programme or Scheme of Government of India ?
Answer
D. FAmE India Scheme
81
Considering the following statements on NABARd. i. NABARd came into existence on 12 July 1982 by transferring the agricultural credit functions of RBI and refinance functions of the then Agricultural Refinance and development Corporation
Answer
D. All of the above
82
Consider the following statements on Hind Swaraj : i. It was written in 1908 during Gandhi’s return voyage from london to South-Africa in answer to the Indian school of violence and its prototype in South-Africa. ii. It was first published in the columns of the Indian Opinion of South-Africa. iii. The Bombay Government prohibited its circulation. iv. It was originally written in Hindi. Which of the above is/are true statement(s) ?
Answer
B. Only i, ii and iii
83
Which of the following issues are discussed in Hind Swaraj by Gandhi ? i. modern civilization ii. Partition of Bengal iii. Railways iv. Education v. machinery
Answer
D. All of the above
84
Which of the following statement explain Gandhi’s idea of Swaraj ?
Answer
B. It is Swaraj when we learn to rule ourselves.
85
Consider the following statements. i. Government of England is not worth copying in India. ii. The British Parliament is like sterile woman and a prostitute. iii. Without outside pressure Parliament can do nothing. iv. There is no party discipline among members of British Parliament. v. English Parliament is a costly toy. Which of the above is/are true statement(s) made by Gandhi on British Parliament or Government ?
Answer
A. Only i, ii, iii and v
86
Consider the following statements. i. Those are intoxicated by modern civilization not likely to write against it. ii. modern civilization take note neither of morality nor of religion. iii. modern civilization is successful in increasing bodily comforts. iv. modern civilization successfully teaches morality to the world. Which of the above are Gandhi’s view(s) on modern civilization ?
Answer
C. Only i and ii
87
Which of the following environmental movement(s) resorted to Gandhian methods ?
Answer
D. All of the above
88
Which of the following statement is not explaining Gandhi’s view on machinery in Hind Swaraj ?
Answer
D. machinery improved the condition of women.
89
Consider the following statements. i. The term ‘deep ecology’ was coined by Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess. ii. deep ecology mirror Gandhi’s environmental philosophy though he did not use the term. iii. Gandhi’s views on ecology contributed to the intellectual development of Naess’s philosophy of deep ecology. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true ?
Answer
D. All of the above
90
Which of the following is a concept associated with Gandhi’s idea of decentralization ?
Answer
A. Oceanic circle
91
Survey based interviews tend to rely more on
Answer
B. Closed ended questions
92
Content analysis is a qualitative method which uses for what ?
Answer
C. Studying textual data
93
Research ethics requires
Answer
A. Informed consent
94
Snowball sampling is a form of
Answer
D. Convenience sample
95
Reliability is fundamentally concerned with what ?
Answer
B. The issues of consistency of measures
96
leading teaching is a classroom activity of the teacher
Answer
A. To arouse the interest of the pupil
97
What is the activity given below which allow students to work together with others to achieve a common goal ?
Answer
A. Collaborative learning activities
98
Which of the following techniques is used as individualised training in training institutions ?
Answer
C. Both of these
99
NAAC was established in the year of
Answer
B. 1994
100
Teacher behavior can be improved and modified by using which device among the below ?
Answer
C. Feedback

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