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Who was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles in January 1871?

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What was the main aim of the Scholar Revolt of 1868?

The Prussian King, William I, was proclaimed the German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles in January 1871.


NOTE – The nationalist feelings in Europe moved away from democracy and revolution after 1848.


Around this time, many conservatives attempted to mobilize these feelings with the motive of promoting state power and achieving political domination. For example - The making of the nationalist feelings in Germany tried to unite different regions into a nation-state (governed by an elected Parliament). However, this initiative was suppressed by forces of monarchy and the military of Prussia. From then on, Prussia took on the task of unification. Three wars spread over seven years were fought and the victory of Prussia in all three of them completed the unification process.


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The main aim of the Scholars Revolt of 1868 was opposition to French power and spread of Christianity.


NOTE - The French attempted to reshape the social and cultural life of the Vietnamese (Catholic missionaries had been active in winning converts). The ‘Scholars Revolt’ of 1868 in Vietnam was led by the officials of the imperial court who were angered by the spread of Catholicism and French power. The uprising took place in the provinces of Ngu An and Ha Tien, killing thousands of Catholics.


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29

Three features A, B, and C are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map:


A. The place where cotton mill workers organized Satyagraha.


B. The place related to the calling of the Non-Cooperation Movement.


C. The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.


 




Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q.No. 29:


(29.1) Name the city where cotton mill workers organized Satyagraha.


(29.2) Name the place related to the calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement.


(29.3) Where was the Indian Nation Congress Session held in December 1920?

 30

On the given political outline map, of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:


A. Ankleshwar—Oilfield


B. Durgapur—Iron and steel plant


C. Tuticorin—Major seaport


 



 


Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q.No. 30:


(30.1) In which state is Digboi oil field located?


(30.2) Name the state where Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant is located.


(30.3) Name the Southernmost major seaport located on the eastern coast of India.

 2

How are ‘Gobar gas plants’ beneficial to the farmers?

 8

Prove with an argument that there is a great need to expand formal sources of credit in rural India.