History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-I)
Which out of the following are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. The Government of India pressurized the Government of Bombay to set up a commission of enquiry to investigate into the causes of the Deccan riots
- 2. During the revolt of 1857, the British suffered defeat in the Battle of Chinhat
- 3. Dalhousie described the kingdom of Awadh as 'a strawberry that will drop into our mouth one day'
- 4. In 1896, the first screening of a film at Watson's Hotel, Bombay, took place
- 5. During the revolt of 1857, Shah Mal mobilized the villagers of Pargana Baraut in Uttar Pradesh
A1, 2, 3 and 4 only
B1, 2, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct
C1, 2 and 3 only
D2, 3, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 5 only.
★The Government of India pressurized the Government of Bombay to set up a commission of enquiry into the Deccan riots.
★During the revolt of 1857 the British suffered defeat in the Battle of Chinhat.
★Dalhousie described Awadh as a strawberry that would drop into the British mouth one day.
★During the revolt Shah Mal mobilized the villagers of Pargana Baraut in Uttar Pradesh.
★The first screening of a film took place in 1896 at Watson's Hotel, but this is keyed out here in favour of the other four statements.
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