Questions
41
In the context of France, ‘the fall of Bastille’ took place on:
Answer: 14th July 1789
42
Which of the following is true about 'Bastille Storming'?
Answer: All of these
43
The National Assembly of France voted in April 1792, to declare war against:
Answer: Prussia and Austria
44
Which estates in France were exempted from paying taxes in the 18th century France?
Answer: Both first and second estate
46
Which of the following is not associated with swidden agriculture?
Answer: Karacha
47
Which one of the following categories of forests is considered as the best on the basis of their utility?
Answer: Reserved forests.
48
The system of blandongdiensten implies ____________
Answer: exempting villagers from rents if they worked collectively to provide free labour and buffaloes for cutting and transporting timber
51
The system of scientific forestry stands for:
Answer: system of cutting old trees and plant new ones
54
Nomadic tribes need to move from one place to another because of:
Answer: In search of pastures
55
Which seasonal movements affect the Dhangars of Maharashtra?
Answer: Alternate monsoon and dry seasons
56
Which natural event proved to be a nightmare for American peasants?
Answer: Blizzards
57
Who was the American President under whom maximum expansion of wheat cultivation took place?
Answer: President Wilson
58
When did the American settlers move into the Mississippi Valley?
Answer: between 1820 and 1850
59
The Growing of which one of the following crops improves the soil fertility?
Answer: Turnip & Cloves.
60
Which one of the following is related to the name of Captain Swing?
Answer: A mythical name for threatening the Landowners.
