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With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
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The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?
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What was the purpose for which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?
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With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for:
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Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
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With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?
1. Complete Independence for India.
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities
3. Provision of fundamental right for the people of India in the constitution.
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What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organise a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
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Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?
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With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
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The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?
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What was the purpose for which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?
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With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for:
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Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
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With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?
1. Complete Independence for India.
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities
3. Provision of fundamental right for the people of India in the constitution.
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What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organise a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?
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Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?
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