Cholas and Others


  1. Among the following viceroys of India in whose time, Indian Penal Code, Civil Procedure Code, and Criminal Code were passed?









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    In the period of Lord Canning, Indian Penal Code, Civil Procedure Code and Criminal Code were passed. The First Law Commission was established in 1834 by the British Government, under the Chairmanship of Lord Macaulay. It suggested various enactments to the British Government, most of which were passed and enacted and are still in force in India. Few of the most important recommendations made by this First Law Commission were those on, Indian Penal Code (first submitted in 1837 but enacted in 1860 and still in force), Criminal Procedure Code (enacted in 1898, repealed and succeeded by the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973), etc.

    Correct Option: A

    In the period of Lord Canning, Indian Penal Code, Civil Procedure Code and Criminal Code were passed. The First Law Commission was established in 1834 by the British Government, under the Chairmanship of Lord Macaulay. It suggested various enactments to the British Government, most of which were passed and enacted and are still in force in India. Few of the most important recommendations made by this First Law Commission were those on, Indian Penal Code (first submitted in 1837 but enacted in 1860 and still in force), Criminal Procedure Code (enacted in 1898, repealed and succeeded by the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973), etc.


  1. Who established the first Women's University of India?









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    D.K. Karve established the first women's university in India. After reading about the Japan Women's University, Karve was inspired to set up the first woman university in India in Pune in the year 1916. The University started with just five students. The University expanded repidly when in 1920 an industrialist and philanthropist, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey, donated 1.5 million rupees.

    Correct Option: A

    D.K. Karve established the first women's university in India. After reading about the Japan Women's University, Karve was inspired to set up the first woman university in India in Pune in the year 1916. The University started with just five students. The University expanded repidly when in 1920 an industrialist and philanthropist, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey, donated 1.5 million rupees.



  1. Who among the following gave call to 'one religion, one creed and one God' for mankind?









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    Sri Narayan Guru in Kerala led a lifelong struggle against upper caste domination. He coined the slogan "One religion, one cast, one God for mankind".

    Correct Option: D

    Sri Narayan Guru in Kerala led a lifelong struggle against upper caste domination. He coined the slogan "One religion, one cast, one God for mankind".


  1. Who was the president of the provisional government formed in Kabul in 1915 by Indians?









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    The provisional Government of India was a provisional government-in-exile established in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 1915 by Muslim Indian nationalists during World War I with support from the Central Powers. The provisional government was composed of Mahendra Pratap as President and Maulana Barkatullah as Prime Minister.

    Correct Option: D

    The provisional Government of India was a provisional government-in-exile established in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 1, 1915 by Muslim Indian nationalists during World War I with support from the Central Powers. The provisional government was composed of Mahendra Pratap as President and Maulana Barkatullah as Prime Minister.



  1. Devi Chaudharani patronised a historic movement of Bengal. Find out the correct answer among the options given below:









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    Devi Chaudharani patronised the historic Sanyasi Movement of Bengal.

    Correct Option: B

    Devi Chaudharani patronised the historic Sanyasi Movement of Bengal.