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Purandara Dasa is known as the 'Father of Carnatic Music'.
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Answer: True
Purandara Dasa (1484-1564) is called the 'Father of Carnatic Music' for systematizing music education through graded exercises (sarali varisai, jantai varisai). He composed thousands of devotional songs in Kannada. [[30]]
Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' in Akbar's court.
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Answer: True
Tansen, the legendary Hindustani classical musician, was one of Akbar's Navaratnas (nine gems). He is credited with creating ragas like Miyan ki Todi and Deepak, and his tomb is in Gwalior. [[1]]
India became a republic on January 26, 1950.
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Answer: True
The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950, making India a sovereign democratic republic. This date was chosen to commemorate the 1930 Purna Swaraj declaration. [[1]]
The Chinese Communist Revolution succeeded in 1949 under Mao Zedong.
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Answer: True
The Chinese Communist Revolution culminated in 1949 with Mao Zedong proclaiming the People's Republic of China. The Nationalist government retreated to Taiwan, ending decades of civil war. [[1]]
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was led by Vladimir Lenin.
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Answer: True
Vladimir Lenin led the Bolshevik Party in the October Revolution of 1917, overthrowing the provisional government and establishing the world's first communist state in Russia. [[30]]
Aryabhata proposed that the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
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Answer: True
Aryabhata (476-550 CE) proposed in Aryabhatiya that Earth rotates on its axis causing day-night cycle and that planets revolve around the Sun. His heliocentric insights predated Copernicus by centuries. [[30]]
Sushruta is known as the 'Father of Surgery' for his contributions to ancient Indian medicine.
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Answer: True
Sushruta (c. 6th century BCE) authored Sushruta Samhita, detailing surgical procedures, instruments, and anatomy. He described rhinoplasty and cataract surgery, earning recognition as a pioneer of surgery. [[1]]
Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain advocated for women's education in Bengal.
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Answer: True
Begum Rokeya (1880-1932) was a pioneering feminist writer and educator in Bengal. She founded the Sakhawat Memorial Girls' School and wrote 'Sultana's Dream', envisioning a women-led society. [[1]]
The Age of Consent Act (1891) raised the age of marriage for girls from 10 to 12 years.
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Answer: True
The Age of Consent Act 1891, championed by social reformers, raised the age of consent for girls from 10 to 12 years. It faced conservative opposition but marked progress in protecting child rights. [[30]]
The construction of railways in India primarily benefited Indian industries by providing cheap transport.
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Answer: False
While railways facilitated movement, they primarily served British interests: transporting raw materials to ports for export and moving troops. Indian industries gained limited benefit due to discriminatory freight rates. [[1]]
The British policy of 'free trade' led to the decline of Indian handicraft industries.
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Answer: True
British free trade policy allowed duty-free import of British manufactured goods while imposing duties on Indian exports. This destroyed India's traditional handicrafts, causing unemployment and poverty. [[30]]
The Vijayanagara architecture combined Dravidian and Indo-Islamic elements.
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Answer: True
Vijayanagara architecture (14th-16th century) blended Dravidian temple styles with Indo-Islamic elements like arches and domes, reflecting cultural synthesis. Hampi's ruins showcase this unique fusion. [[30]]
The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva).
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Answer: True
The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, expanded by the Nayak rulers, is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Shiva. Its towering gopurams and thousand-pillar hall exemplify Dravidian architecture. [[1]]
Mirabai composed devotional poems (bhajans) dedicated to Lord Krishna.
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Answer: True
Mirabai (16th century), a Rajput princess and devotee of Krishna, composed heartfelt bhajans expressing divine love. Her poems remain popular in Hindu devotional music across India. [[1]]
Tulsidas wrote the 'Ramcharitmanas' in Awadhi dialect.
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Answer: True
Goswami Tulsidas composed Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi (a dialect of Hindi) in the 16th century. It popularized the Rama bhakti movement across North India and remains widely recited. [[30]]
The Charvaka school of philosophy was materialistic and rejected the authority of the Vedas.
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Answer: True
Charvaka (Lokayata) was a materialistic school that rejected Vedas, afterlife, and supernatural entities. It emphasized perception as the only source of knowledge and advocated hedonistic ethics. [[30]]
The 'Yoga Sutras' were compiled by Patanjali.
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Answer: True
Patanjali compiled the Yoga Sutras (c. 2nd century BCE), systematizing Yoga philosophy and practice. The text outlines the eight limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga) leading to spiritual liberation. [[1]]
The Indo-Pak War of 1971 led to the creation of Bangladesh.
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Answer: True
The Indo-Pak War of December 1971 resulted in Pakistan's surrender and the creation of Bangladesh. India's victory strengthened its regional position and demonstrated military capability. [[1]]
The States Reorganisation Commission (1953) recommended reorganization of states on linguistic basis.
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Answer: True
The States Reorganisation Commission (Fazl Ali Commission, 1953) recommended reorganizing states primarily on linguistic lines. The States Reorganisation Act 1956 implemented most recommendations, creating 14 states and 6 UTs. [[30]]
The Indian Independence Act 1947 set August 15, 1947, as the date for transfer of power.
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Answer: True
The Indian Independence Act 1947, passed by British Parliament, set August 15, 1947, as the date for transfer of power and creation of two dominions. Lord Mountbatten advanced the date from June 1948 to August 1947. [[1]]