Glorious Revolution

Glorious Revolution

Causes and Results of Glorious Revolution

Question IV-1-6: Trace the events which led to the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
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What were the main causes of Glorious Revolution? Discuss its events?
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Why is the Glorious Revolution is called glorious?
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Describe the circumstance leading to the Glorious Revolution. Why is called glorious?
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What were effects of Glorious Revolution on the history of Great Britain?

Answer: In 1685, Duke of York took over the throne of England as King James II. However, with in three years, all the political parties of England and people of England became so annoyed with James II because of his policies that they requested the daughter of James II, Mary and her husband William of Orange to take over throne. When James II found that the whole nation was against him, he abandoned the throne in 1688. King William took over the throne of England on the request of her Parliament. This event is known as the Bloodless Revolution or Glorious Revolution.

The American Revolution

The American Revolution

Question V-1-7: Discuss the main causes of American Revolution? What were its effects?
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Describe in brief the main causes of American Revolution.

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Answer: Causes of the American Revolution:The American Revolution was the most important event of the eighteenth century in the history of world. The American colonies shook off the slavery of Britain by this revolution. The Britain had thirteen colonies in America. The British Emperor was the ruler of those colonies. In 1772, the settlers of the colonies revolted against Britain. In history, this revolt is famous as the American Revolution for Independence.

(A). CHANGE IN AMERICAN ATTITUDE

The change in the attitude of the Americans was the main cause of the American Revolution.
Lack of Love for England in Colonies: - The settlers in America never developed confidence in Britain from where they had come. They hated and doubted the British .
Divergent Objectives: - There were divergence and conflict between objectives of the Americans and the British Government on many grounds liked economic, religious and political.

Effects of French Revolution.

Question VI-1-8: Describe the main effects of French Revolution.
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"The Revolution of 1789 was the outcome of realities, but it cannot be denied that without the help of enlightenment, it could not have arisen." Discuss.
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"The Revolution of 1789 was the outcome of Realities, it can not be denied that without the help of enlightenment it could have not risen." Discuss.
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Discuss the main causes responsible for the outbreak of French Revolution of 1789.
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What was the main causes of the French Revolution of 1789.

Answer: - In May 1789, Louis XVI had called a session of Estate General to get approval for the reforms to restore the financial order and check the anger which was rising due to hunger. Within three months, a new setup replaced the earlier one and in next three years a totally new setup replaced the monarchical form of governance. Louis XVI was removed. The hunger, new ideas and Estate General were the causes which were seen on the surface of the upheaval. The main reasons lay deep below in the history of France and numerous circumstances, which are discussed as per the followings.

Political Causes
1. Shortcomings of Old Regime: - The contemporary regime had lost it relevance.

It had following shortcomings: -

Arbitrariness of the Kings: - The rulers of France of Bourbon family form Louis XIV to Louis XVI were despots. The main machinery of their operation was ‘Letter de Cachet’. There was no freedom of life and provision for legal remedy.
Weakness of the Local Administration and Total Confusion: - The local administration was full of defects. Originally, France was divided into 40 divisions headed by governors. Since the days of Henry IV, whole of France was divided among the Intendants who were 36 in numbers. There was 12 judicial court of high court level covering the main forty divisions. The jurisdictions of all such administrative division overlapped. In short, there was total confusion in the government.

Different stages in the unification of Italy.

Question. What obstacles stood in the way of the unification of Italy and how were they removed?
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Discuss the different stages in the unification of Italy.
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Briefly, describe the stages by which the unification of Italy was brought about with special reference to the role of King Victor Emmanuel II and his minister Cavour.

Answer: - HURDLES ON THE PATH OF UNIFICATION
THE AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: - Austria had stationed a strong army in Lombardy and Venetia. As long as Austria was there, unification of Italy was not possible.
REACTIONARY RULERS: - The various monarchies, supported by Matternich, were another main hurdle for the unification.
THE VARIOUS PLANS FOR UNIFICATION: - a. Mazzini wanted to establish a Republic of Italy.
b. Geoberti wanted to establish a Federation of Italy under Pope.
c. The House of Savoy wanted to establish a constitutional monarchy under the king of Piedmont – Sardinia.
LACK OF NATIONAL AWAKENING: - " In Italy, provinces are against provinces, towns against towns, families against families and men against men." (Matternich)
PAPAL STATES: - Pope was comfortably entrenched in the middle of Italy. Hence, any revolt by the Italians against the Pope was bound to earn the wrath of Roman Catholic world.
A NEW BACKGROUND FOR UNIFICATION: - Napoleon had joined Italy into a political unit. Lipson had commented, " The lesson that Italy was a nation once learnt, was never forgotten."

Ala-ud-din Khalji: 1296-1316

Ala-ud-din Khalji: 1296-1316

He was supported by Malik Chajju, supporters and Khaljis.
He had a pleader in his brother Ulugh Khan.
He was amir-i-tuzak and Governor of Kara Manikpur.
In 1292, he lead an expedition to Malwas and destroyed Bhilsa. He was rewarded with governorship of Avadh.

Devagiri Dream: (I Turkish attack on South 1292)
Devagiri was in the west and Telagna in the east.
Devagiri was ruled by Rama Chandra Deva – Yadav King
Ala-ud-din attacked Devagiri with 8000 horses in 1294.
It was the first Turkish attack on the South.
Jalaludin was murdered near Kara Manikpur on July 19, 1296.


His Early Difficulties:
He was considered usurper.
He faced Jalani nobles who were supporters of Jalal-ud-din Firoz Shah.
Ahmad Chap and Malika-i-Jahan and Rukun-ud-din Ibrahim were stronger oppossers.
Mongols were on Northwest frontier.


Occupation of Delhi:
There appeared difference between Arkali and Qadir. It prompted Ala-ud-din to reach Delhi and defeated Qadir Ibrahim. Malka-i-Jahan and Qadir escaped to Multan where Arkali lived estranged. Ala-ud-din was appointed Sultan on October 3, 1296.

HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA QUESTION PAPER

HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA QUESTION PAPER

Q.    for the Karachi session of Indian National Congress in 1931, presided over by Sardar Patel,

who drafted the Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme?

 (a) Mahatma Gandhi     (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

 (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad    (d) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Q. Who among the following were official Congress negotiators with Cripps Mission?

 (a) Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel  

 (b) Acharya J. B. Kripalani and C. Rajagopalachari

 (c) Pandit Nehru and Maulana Azad     

 (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai

Q. Consider the following statements:

 1. The “Bombay Manifesto” signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals.

 2. It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 (a) 1 only      (b) 2 only

 (c) Both 1 and 2     (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Who among the following Governor General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India

which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?

 (a) Warren Hastings     (b) Wellesley

 (c) Cornwallis      (d) William Bentinck

Q. What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?

 (a) The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon.

 (b) A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak.

 (c) The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajput Rai and Ajit Singh, and passing of the Punjab

Colonization Bill.

 (d) Death sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers.

Q. Consider the following statements:

 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come in Champaran to investigate the

problem of peasants.

 2. Acharya J. B. Kriplani was one of the Mahatma Gandhi’s colleagues in his Champaran

investigation.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

 (a) 1 only      (b) 2 only

 (c) Both 1 and 2     (d) Neither 1 nor 2

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS-modern India & pakisthan

 

Q. In which year War of Independence was fought:
Ans. 1857.

Q. Where Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental school was established:
Ans. Aligarh.

Q. Who established Indian National Congress?
Ans. A.Hume.

Q. When Congress was established?Ans. 1885.

Q. When Sir Syed was born?
Ans. 1817.

Q. When Sir Syed died?
Ans. 1898.

Q. When was Bengal partitioned?
Ans. 1905.

Q. When the partition of Bengal was annulled?
Ans. 1911.

Q. When did Quaid-e-Azam join Muslim League?
Ans. 1913.

Q. When did the First World War started?
Ans. 1914

Q. When did the First World War came to an end?
Ans. 1918.

Q. When did the Muslim League came into existence?
Ans. 30 September 1906.

Q. Who was the first President of Muslim League?
Ans. Sir Agha Khan.

Q. When did Simla deputation call on Viceroy Lord Minto?
Ans. 1906.

Q. When Minto-Morley Reforms were enforced?
Ans. 1909.

Q. When was Lucknow Pact agreed?
Ans. 1916.

Q. When Jallianwala Bagh incident occurred?
Ans. 13 April 1919.

Q. When did Khilafat Movement start?
Ans. 1918.

Q. Who was secretary of Khilafat deputation?
Ans. Hasan Muhammad Hayat.

Q. Who was the editor of “Comrade”?
Ans. Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar.

Q. Who was the editor of “Hamdard”?
Ans. Muhammad Ali Jauhar.

Q. Who was the editor of “Al-Hilal”?
Ans. Maulana Azad.

Q. Name the newspaper of Maulana Zafar Ali Khan?
Ans. Zamindar.

Q. When treaty of Severs was signed?
Ans. 20 August 1920.

Q. Who was Khalifa of Turkey?
Ans. Sultan Abdul Majid.

Q. Non-cooperation Movement was started during the days of?
Ans. Khilafat Movement.

Q. Who was Prime Minister of England during the period of Khilafat Movement?
Ans. Llyde George.

Q. Who issued Fatwa in favour of Khilafat Movement?
Ans. Maulana Azad and Maulana Abdul Bari.

Q. Who announced the end of Khilafat Movement?
Ans. Gandhi.

Q. When Princess of Wales visited India?
Ans. November 1921.

Q. When did Tragedy of Chora Churi happen?
Ans. 4 February 1922.

Q. How many Policemen were burned to death in the Tragedy of Chora Churi?
Ans. 21.

Q. When did Montague visit India?
Ans. 10 November 1917.

Q. When did Montague-Chelmsford Reforms were introduced in India?
Ans. 1919.

Q. How many members were in the council of state in the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms?
Ans. 60.

Q. When Diarchy was introduced in Indian Act?
Ans. 1919.

Q. When Diarchy was introduced in the 8 provinces of India?
Ans. February 1921.

Q. When Diarchy was introduced in NWFP?
Ans. 1932.

Q. How long Diarchy remained in force in India?
Ans. 1921-1937.

Q. Rowlett Act was enforced on:
Ans. 18 March 1919.

Q. When was the formation of Simon Commission announced?
Ans. 8 November 1927.

Q. When Quaid-e-Azam said, “This is Parting of Ways”?
Ans. All Parties Conference in Calcutta.

Q. When Quaid-e-Azam presented his 14 points?
Ans. On Muslim League Delhi session 1929.

Q. When did Allama Iqbal Delivered his famous Address in “Allahabad”?
Ans. 30 December 1930.

Q. When Labour Party came in power in England?
Ans. May 1929.

Q. When First Round Table Conference was called in London?
Ans. 12 November 1930.

Q. How many total delegates were in the First Round Table Conference?
Ans. 89.

Q. Who presided over the First Round Table Conference?
Ans. George 5th.