test no. 16
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ENLIGHT IAS PRELIMS PROGRAM – TEST 16 ENGLISH
TEST NO. – 16
QUESTIONS
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1. Question
In March 1942, a Mission headed by
Stafford Cripps was sent to India with
constitutional proposals to seek Indian
support for the war.
Which of the following were the main
proposals of Cripps Mission?
(1) After the end of the war, a
Constituent Assembly would be convened
to frame a new Constitution and the
making of the Constitution was to be
solely in Indian hands.
(2) Option was to be made available to
any province to have a separate
Constitution.
(3) Free India could withdraw from the
Commonwealth.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
2. Question
With reference to the Anglo-Burmese
relations, consider the following:
(1) Treaty of Yandaboo was signed
between the British and Burma during
the second Anglo-Burmese war.
(2) The First Burmese War was in part the
result of border clashes while the Second
Burmese War was almost wholly the
result of British commercial greed.
(3) In 1935, the British step of separating
Burma from India in the hope of
weakening the Burmese struggle for
freedom was opposed by the Burmese
nationalists.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 3
3. Question
Charles Wood prepared a despatch on an
educational system for India and it is
considered as the “Magna Carta” of
English Education in India.
With regard to Woods Despatch, consider
the following statements:
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(1) It recommended English as the
medium of instruction for higher studies
and vernaculars at school level.
(2) It recommended a system of grants-in-
aid to encourage private enterprise.
(3) It recommended transfer of control of
primary education to newly set up district
and municipal boards.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
4. Question
“The reactionary administration of Lord
Lytton had aroused the public from its
attitude of indifference and had given a
stimulus to public life. In the evolution of
political progress, bad rulers are often a
blessing in disguise. They help to stir a
community into life, a result that years of
agitation would perhaps have foiled to
achieve.”
Which of the following actions is talked
about in the passage?
(1) Removal of import duty on British
textile imports
(2) The Indian Official Secrets Act was
passed restricting the freedom of the
press.
(3) Holding the imperial Durbar at Delhi
when country was suffering from famine
(4) A new regulations reducing the
maximum age limit for sitting in the
Indian Civil Service Examination from 21
years to 19.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(A) 1 and 3
(B) 1, 3 and 4
(C) 2, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 3
5. Question
Ajanta Caves are rock-cut Buddhist cave
monuments which date from the 2nd
century BCE to about 480 CE in
Maharashtra. The caves include paintings
and rock-cut sculptures described as
among the finest surviving examples of
ancient Indian art, particularly expressive
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paintings that present emotion through
gesture, pose and form.
Which among the following dynasties
majorly patronized the building of Ajanta
Caves and its associated artistic
activities?
(1) Satvahanas
(2) Vakatakas
(3) Shilahars
(4) Devgiri Yadavas
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1 and 4 only
6. Question
Which of the following statements
regarding Haripura session of congress
(1938) is not correct?
(A) National planning committee formed
in 1938 with Jawaharlal Lal Nehru as its
President.
(B) A resolution was passed, whereunder,
an ultimatum of six months was given to
the British to quit, failing which there
would be a revolt.
(C) Bose advocated to use Roman script in
place of Devanagari script in Hindi.
(D) In this session, Congress decided
socialist principle as its core principle.
7. Question
Consider the following events during pre-
independence India:
(1) Endorsement of the Delhi Pact
(Gandhi-Irwin Pact)
(2) Resolution on Fundamental Rights
(3) Spelling out the meaning of swaraj
The events given above are features of
which of the following sessions of the
Indian National Congress?
(A) Gaya session
(B) Karachi session
(C) Lahore session
(D) Haripura session
8. Question
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Sattriya is a major Indian dance tradition,
originally from Assam. Which of the
following statement/s is/are not correct
regarding “Sattriya”?
(1) It was introduced by Shankardeva in
Assam
(2) It is associated with Ankia Naat
(3) The terms Chali, Kharmanar Nach,
Jhumura are associated with it.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) None of the above
9. Question
Consider the following statements:
(1) Lord Lytton was the Viceroy when
Indian National Congress was formed in
1885 at Bombay.
(2) George Yule became the first British
President of INC and presided over the
Allahabad session in 1888.
(3) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the Bharat
Ratna, was the Congress President from
1940-46.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 3
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 3 only
(D) 1 only
10. Question
The reign of Muhammad Shah
“Rangeela”, a Mughal Padshah of the
later years, was known for patronizing
cultural activities.
Which of the following statements are
correct in this regard?
(1) In this period Urdu language was
developed and it gradually replaced
Persian in the court.
(2) He encouraged the art of painting. The
paintings during his era show many
secular activities as well as syncretic
culture of the Mughal court.
(3) He patronized Sadarang-Adarang,
whose compositions popularised the
musical form of Khyal.
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Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
11. Question
M. K. Gandhi issued a manifesto in March
1920, announcing his doctrine of non-
violent Non Cooperation Movement.
With reference to the Non-Cooperation
Movement consider the following
statements:
(1) C.R. Das moved the main resolution
on noncooperation at the annual session
of the Congress in Nagpur.
(2) Lokmanya Tilak organised Ganapati
and Shivaji festivals to arouse patriotic
feelings.
(3) Subhash Chandra Bose supported the
movement and resigned from the civil
service.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
12. Question
Why did congress ministries resign after
the start of second World War started in
1939?
(A) Viceroy declared India to be a
belligerent country on the side of the
British in world war II, without consulting
Indian Leaders
(B) Rejection of the demand for India”s
independence after the war.
(C) In protest of demand of Pakistan by
M.A.Jinnah
(D) Rejection of establishment of a War
advisory council
13. Question
The Lottery Committee” of 1817 was
associated with the town planning of
Kolkata. It was so called because
(A) funds for city development were
raised through public lotteries.
(B) it was led by Lord Lottery
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(C) its members were elected using
lottery system
(D) its members represented in the
British Parliament using lottery system
14. Question
The Sikh gurus established Sikhism over
the centuries, beginning in the year 1469.
There are a total of eleven Gurus: Ten
human-form gurus and the eleventh, or
current and everlasting Sikh Guru, is the
integrated Sikh scripture known as the
Guru Granth Sahib. In this context
consider the following statements:
(1) Guru Angad compiled the Adi Granth
(2) Guru Tegh Bahadur is known as the
Soldier Saint
(3) Guru Arjan Dev created the Khalsa
(4) Guru Nanak founded the city of
Amritsar
Which of the statements given above are
not correct?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only
(B) 1, 3, and 4 only
(C) 2, 3, and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
15. Question
Consider the following statements with
reference to the Hoysaleshvara temple at
Halebid in Karnataka:
(1) The temple was constructed during
Hoysala rule and is dedicated to Lord
Murugan.
(2) It is one of the best example of
Dravida style of architecture.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
16. Question
With reference to the Indian Civil Services
in British India, consider the following
statements:
(1) Fort William college for the training of
new recruits by Cornwallis.
(2) Aitchison committee recommended
direct recruitment to ICS on basis of 50:50
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pairity between the Europeans and
Indians.
(3) Following the demand of Indian
National Conference, the House of
Commons in England in 1893, passed a
resolution supporting holdings of
simultaneous examination in India and
England.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2only
(B) 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) None of these.
17. Question
With reference to the recommendations
of Nehru Report of 1928, consider the
following statements:
(1) Dominion status for India
(2) Creation of provinces on linguistic
basis
(3) Fundamental rights including right to
universal adult suffrage
(4) Joint electorates for Muslims and
depressed classes with reservation of
seats at the centre
Which of the recommendations given
above were part of Nehru Report?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only
(B) 2, 3 and 4 only
(C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 3 and 4 only
18. Question
Consider the following statements:
(1) The philosophy of Shuddh Advaita
was propounded by Shankaracharya.
(2) Vishishtadvaita is a non-dualistic
school of Vedanta philosophy
propounded by Ramanuja.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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19. Question
Mir Sayyid Ali Hamdani”s Khanqah in
Srinagar city remains a popular tourist
attraction. Consider the following
statements regarding him:
(1) He belonged to the Kubrawiya order
of Sufism.
(2) He brought various crafts to the
Kashmir valley which helped to boost the
local economic activity
(3) Ladakh”s economy and society was
influenced by him, besides holding
influence over Kashmir valley.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
20. Question
Arrange the places related to the
following establishments from north to
south on India”s map:
(1) First Cotton textile mill of India
(2) First factory opened by British East
India Company in India.
(3) Full fortified factory of French East
India Company.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 2-1-3
(B) 2-3-1
(C) 1-2-3
(D) 3-2-1
21. Question
During the Quit India Movement
Congress Radio was operated
clandestinely from different locations in
Bombay city, whose broadcast could be
heard as far as Madras. Who among the
following personlities were associated
with Congress Radio during this period?
(1) Ram Manohar Lohia
(2) Achyutrao Patwardhan
(3) Usha Mehta
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 1 and 3 only
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(B) 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
22. Question
Mahayana Buddhism is known for its
intricately rich mythological universe
filled with various Bodhisattvas.
Which among the following Bodhisattvas
are correctly matched?
(1) Amitabha : heavenly radiating body of
Buddha
(2) Maitreya : a future Buddha
(3) Manjushri : personifies supreme
wisdom
(4) Vajrapani : protector of snakes and a
guardian of amrit (elixir)
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only
(B) 1, 3 and 4 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
23. Question
Consider the following statements:
(1) The fifth Sikh Guru Arjun Dev
introduced Gurumukhi Script and also
compiled Guru Nanak”s biography Janam
Sakis.
(2) The Sixth Guru Hargovind founded a
palace opposite to Harmandir Sahib
known as “Akal takht”.
(3) The tenth Guru, Govind Singh
introduced “Panch Kakar” and also
formed the Khalsa.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
24. Question
With reference to Sanyasi Rebellion
consider the following statements
(1) It was a non-violent protests led by
Sanyasi and Fakirs against the British.
(2) The immediate cause of the rebellion
was the restrictions imposed by the
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British upon pilgrims visiting holy places
among both Hindus and Muslims.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
25. Question
With reference to the judicial system
established by British in India, consider
the following statements:
(1) British administration was largely
carried in according to laws as
interpreted by the courts.
(2) Ilbert Bill succeeded in removing racial
inequality between Indian and European
judges in courts.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
26. Question
Consider the following statements about
the Revolt of 1857.
(1) All the Taluqdars of the Oudh region
joined the revolt.
(2) Revolt had spread from Bengal to
Bombay and then to Madras army.
(3) Except Muzzafarnagar and
Saharanpur, civil rebellion followed the
Revolt of the sepoys.
Which of the above statements is/are not
correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
27. Question
The colonial government had drained out
the wealth from India to England for
which the Indians got no adequate
economic or material returns.
Which of the following were the
means/forms of drain of wealth by the
British government?
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(1) Home charges
(2) Council bills
(3) Profits on foreign investment in India
(4) Salaries and pensions of British civil
and military officials working in India.
(5) India as a supplier of cheap raw
material to the British industries
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 1 and 5 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 4 and 5 only
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
28. Question
Ranjit Singh took various measures to
enhance its military capabilities. Consider
the following statements regarding such
measures.
(1) He set up workshops at Lahore and
Amritsar for the casting of heavy guns.
(2) He raised a Model Army or Fauj-iKhas
with the help of French commanders.
(3) He employed Europeans in the service
of the state in large numbers.
(4) He rejected the system of “Mahdari”.
Choose the correct statement/s by using
the codes given below
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3 only
(C) 3 and 4 only
(D) All of the above
29. Question
With reference to the Quit India
Movement, consider the following
statements:
(1) Usha Mehta organized the Secret
Congress Radio.
(2) Chittu Pande formed parallel
government in Ballia.
(3) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan formed a clan
of non-violent revolutionaries, the Khudai
Khidmatgars.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
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30. Question
“He was a brilliant teacher who, in spite
of his youth, attached to himself a host of
bright and adoring students to think
rationally and freely, to question all
authority, to love liberty, equality and
freedom, and to worship truth. He was
perhaps the first nationalist poet of
modern India.” The personality being
described here is:
(A) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(B) Muhammad Iqbal
(C) Henry Vivian Derozio
(D) David Hare
31. Question
The Mughal emperor, Farrukhsiyar,
issued the farman in which “Dastak” was
granted to the East India Company in
1717.
Which of the following statement is not
correct regarding “dastak”?
(A) It exempted the goods covered by the
English factories from payment of custom
duties.
(B) It was applicable for the private trade
of the individual servants of the
Company.
(C) It led to monopolistic tendencies in
the Indian market.
(D) It became one of the reasons for
hostility between the Bengal Nawab and
the English.
32. Question
Consider the following statements.
(1) In Tebhaga movement share
cropperers asserted to pay only onethird
of their crop share to jotedars.
(2) Floud commission which was
appointed by the British government
before the movement had also
recommeded the same.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
33. Question
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Which among the following is the best
description of “shalabhoga” according to
Chola inscriptions?
(A) Land of non-Brahmana peasant
proprietors
(B) Land for the maintenance of a school
(C) Land donated to Jaina institutions
(D) Land gifted to temples
34. Question
“Bandagan” during the medieval period
of Indian history were generally:
(A) Special slaves purchased for military
service
(B) Type of a nomadic group who
predominantly engaged in hunting.
(C) Peasant serving the kings during Delhi
Sultanate period
(D) Minister in charge of religious and
charitable patronage during Akbar”s
period.
35. Question
With reference to administrative reforms
introduced by Cornwallis, consider the
following statements:
(1) For efficient administration he created
additional administrative posts.
(2) The collectors were deprived of their
judicial powers and their work were kept
limited to the collection of revenue.
(3) Disappointed with the corrupt
practices of the Company servants, he
persuaded the Directors of the Company
to penalize them with huge cut in their
salary.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 2 and 3 only
36. Question
Which of the following was the objective
of Dickie Bird Plan?
(A) To balkanize India into small parts to
suit British imperialist designs
(B) To divide India but retain maximum
unity
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(C) To prevent the outbreak of any mass
movement in India during the world war
period
(D) To frame the Indian National Army
prisoners as terrorists in front of Indian
masses
37. Question
With reference to Raja Ranjit Singh of
Punjab, consider the following
statements:
(1) He belonged to the Sukerchakia Misl.
(2) His army was regarded as the second-
most powerful army in Asia at that time.
(3) Modern foundries for canon
manufacturing were set up at Lahore.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
38. Question
DeenBandhuMitra”s play, Neel Darpan
was famous for its depiction of:
(A) Police excessess upon the people
during protests against the all white
Simon Commission
(B) Large scale violence unleashed by the
British during Quit India Movement.
(C) Exploitation of tribal people by the
government officials and moneylenders.
(D) Oppression of peasants at the hands
of Indigo planters.
39. Question
With reference to the Dutch East India
Company, which among the following
best describes the “Redistributive
Trade”?
(A) Trade carried out with India and
Europe
(B) Promotion of Slave trade by the Dutch
(C) Trade between India, East Asia and
Europe by the Dutch East India Company.
(D) Trade carried by the Dutch East India
Company between India and China
dealing with tea and opium.
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40. Question
The formation of the Indian National
Army gave a fillip to the Indian struggle
for independence.
Consider the following statements in this
regard:
(1) The idea of an Indian National Army
was first conceived by Rashbehari Bose in
Singapore.
(2) The support of allied powers to the
INA cause also gave a boost to the
movement.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
41. Question
Which of the following can be the impact
of implementation of recommendations
of the National Commission on Farmers
(NCF) on agriculture sector?
(1) Higher growth in agricultural
productivity
(2) Prevention of farmer suicide
(3) Export of indigenous breeds and
import of suitable breeds to increase
productivity of nondescript animals.
(4) Inclusion of agriculutre in concurrent
list.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 4 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
42. Question
Consider the following statements about
“PrarthanaSamaj”.
(1) It gave approval to the existing caste
system in the society.
(2) It denounced the traditional thought
and practice prevailing against women.
(3) Govind Ranade, R.G. Bhandakar and
Debendranath Tagore were its prominent
leaders.
Select the correct statements by using
the codes given below:
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(A) 3 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 only
(D) All of the above
43. Question
Consider the following statements
regarding Theosophical Society:
(1) It was founded by Annie Besant in
1875.
(2) It mainly worked towards the female
education in Northern and Eastern parts
of British India.
(3) It accepted the Hindu belief in
reincarnation and Karma and got inspired
from the philosophy of Upanishads.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only
44. Question
With reference to the British role in
Indian education system, consider the
following statements:
(1) According to Macaulay”s Minutes,
only English language was to be used in
teaching western science and literature
(2) The Wood”s Despatch rejected
Downward Filtration theory
(3) The Wood”s Despatch stressed on
female education and teachers training
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
45. Question
The doctrine of lapse declared that if an
Indian ruler died without a male heir his
kingdom would“lapse”.
Which of the following kingdoms was not
annexed using the above criteria?
(A) Sambalpur
(B) Udaipur
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(C) Nagpur
(D) Awadh
46. Question
Consider the following statements
regarding young Bengal movement
(1) Derozians were staunch followers of
the ideals of French revolution.
(2) Young Bengal movement supported
social and religious convictions.
Choose the incorrect statements using
the codes given below
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
47. Question
Match the following recommendations
with their Committees:
Recommendation : Committee
(a) Responsible government at both
Centre and the States level : (1) Karachi
Congress Session
(b) Representative government in
Provinces with autonomy : (2) Simon
Commission
(c) Right to make salt in coastal villages
for personal consumption : (3) Nehru
Report
(d) Free and compulsory primary
education : (4) Gandhi – Irwin Pact
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
Codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 3 2 4 1
(D) 4 1 3 2
48. Question
With reference to the “Wardha Scheme
of Basic Education (1937)”, consider the
following statements:
(1) Based on Gandhiji”s ideas the Zakir
Hussain Committee formulated a detailed
national scheme for basic education.
(2) It recommended first seven years of
schooling to be free and compulsory.
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Which of the statements given above
is/are incorrect?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
49. Question
Bardoli Resolution of congress working
committee was related to:
(A) Opposition of Rowlatt Act
(B) Opposition of Simon commission
(C) Withdrawal of Non Cooperation
Movement
(D) Starting of Civil Disobedience
Movement
50. Question
With reference to the Gandhian model of
Trusteeship, consider the following
statements:
(1) Trusteeship provides a means of
creating an egalitarian society.
(2) It promotes private ownership of
property.
(3) It proposes to fix a limit for the
maximum income that would be allowed
to any person in society.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
51. Question
Consider the following statements about
Congress Socialist party.
(1) It was formed in 1934 under the
leadership of Jawahar Lal Nehru and
Subhas Bose.
(2) It was formed as a separate entity
from the Congress.
(3) According to them nationalism was a
necessary stage on the way to socialism.
Choose the correct statement/s using the
codes given below
(A) 3 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
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(D) All of the above
52. Question
Which of the following statements
regarding The Caste Disabilities Removal
Act, 1850 is correct?
(A) It abolished all laws affecting the
rights of persons converting to another
religion
(B) The act abrogated deprivation of
rights and interests of a remarried widow
in her deceased husband”s property
(C) It made untouchability a punishable
offence
(D) It provided reservation of seats in civil
services for lower castes.
53. Question
The Vernacular Press Act was nicknamed
as “the gagging act” as it put severe
restrictions on the freedom of the
vernacular press in India.
Consider the following statements
regarding the Act:
(1) It added to the strong public opinion
against Curzon, the then viceroy.
(2) The magistrate”s action against the
newspaper was final and no appeal could
be made in a court of law.
(3) It was repealed by Lord Lytton.
(4) Proceedings could not be instituted
against newspaper “Som Prakash”, as it
turned over night into an English
newspaper.
Which of the statement(s) given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 4 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
54. Question
Indian workers employed in the British
Industries were subjected to the worst
kind of exploitation. Sensitive Indians
brought it out in their journals.
Consider the following statements in this
regard:
(1) Sasipada Banerjee brought out the
journal Bharat Shramjeebi for discussing
their problems.
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(2) N.M Lokhandey started a weekly
“Deenbandhu” totally devoted to the
cause of working class.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
55. Question
He neglected administration of the
empire. He himself indulged in court
intrigues. Nadir Shah invaded India
during his reign. The next Mughal
Emperors after him, Ahmad Shah (1748-
54) and Alamgir-II (1754-59) were too
weak to check the rot that had set in.
The above description refers to which of
the following Mughal ruler?
(A) Bahadur Shah-I
(B) Muhammad Shah
(C) Shah Alam-II
(D) Aurangzeb
56. Question
He was a co-founder of Swaraj Party. In
1923, he was elected to Central
legislative assembly and became its
speaker in 1925. In 1928, he created a
separate office for the Assembly,
independent of the administration of the
Government of India. It is said that he
also established the convention of
neutrality of the president in debates, as
a speaker, except to use a casting vote in
favor of the status quo.
Who among the following matches the
description given above?
(A) Satyendra Nath Singh
(B) C.R Das
(C) Vithalbhai Patel
(D) Satyendranath Bosu
57. Question
With reference to history of census in
India, consider the following statements
(1) The first synchronous census in India
was held in 1881
(2) “Arthashastra” by “Kautilya” written
in the 3rd Century BC prescribed the
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collection of population statistics as a
measure of state policy for taxation
(3) During regime of the Mughal king
Akbar, the administrative report “Ain-e-
Akbari” included comprehensive data
pertaining to population, industry and
wealth
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
58. Question
With reference to Working Class
Movements, consider the following
statements:
(1) There was no involvement of the
working class in the Swadeshi Movement.
(2) Participation by industrial working
class increased during the Civil
Disobedience Movement due to the
formation of Left Bloc.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
59. Question
Which of the statements given below are
not a characteristic of Tribal Peasant
rebellion during the colonial rule?
(A) The rebels were not conscious of the
political sources of oppression.
(B) There were assemblies, public
conferences that showed some planning.
(C) Leadership was assumed from within
the community itself.
(D) Ideology of rebellion was based on
rebel”s own perception of a golden past.
60. Question
Why did Muslim league celebrate the
“Day of Deliverance” in 1939?
(A) British in principle accepted the two
nation demand of Muslim League.
(B) Resignation of congress ministries
from the provincial governments.
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(C) Jinnah was selected as a member in
the viceroy”s central executive council.
(D) As a protest against the British
decision to include the participation of
India in World War-II without consulting
them.
61. Question
Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to “Succession States” that
arose as a result of the assertion of
autonomy by Mughal provinces due to
decline of Mughal Empire?
(1) Punjab can be categorised as one of
the the “Succession States”
(2) Policies of “Succession States”
remained largely secular
(3) Some of the “Succession States” were
formed by the former governors of
provinces under the Mughal Empire.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
62. Question
Consider the following statements
regarding the Santhal Revolt.
(1) Sidhu Manjhi was the leader of this
revolt.
(2) Rajamahal Hill was the major area of
their revolt.
(3) Dikus were supporting the Santhal
leaders.
Which of the given statements is/are
correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) None of the above
63. Question
With reference to Satyagraha
propounded by Gandhi, consider the
following statements:
(1) Satyagraha was first used by Gandhiji
in Champaran as a form of protest.
(2) The term “Satyagraha” was coined
through competition conducted in
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newspaper weekly “India Opinion”,
inviting readers to suggest a name for the
passive resistance campaigns.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
64. Question
With reference to the Indian National
Congress, consider the following
statements:
(1) To inculcate political awareness and
spirit of nationalism.
(2) To draft and petition government to
introduce popular reform.
(3) To establish a headquarter for
movement.
(4) To garner sentiment of sympathy in
England towards patriotic aspiration of
Indians.
(5) To push forward demand for
dominion status for India.
Which of the above were the objectives
of the Indian National Congress in its
early years of formation?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1, 2 and 4 only
(C) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
65. Question
With reference to the C. Rajgopalachari
Formula for ending constitutional
deadlock during Indian National
Movement, consider the following
statements:
(1) It provided that only the Muslim
population of North-West and North-East
India would decide by a plebiscite,
whether or not to form a separate
sovereign state.
(2) In case of acceptance of parttion,
agreement to be made jointly for
safeguarding defence, commerce,
communication etc.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
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(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
66. Question
Which of the following factor/s
influenced the post World War-I
revolutionary extremism in India?
(1) Withdrawal of National Cooperation
Movement.
(2) Success of Russian Revolution.
(3) Establishment of All India Muslim
League.
Correct code:
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) All of the above.
67. Question
With reference to the Subsidiary Alliance
as devised by Lord Wellesley in 1798,
consider the following statements:
(1) Indian rulers were not allowed to
have their independent armed forces and
a British armed contingent would be
stationed in the Territory of the ally.
(2) If an Indian ruler died without a male
heir, his kingdom would become part of
the Company territory
(3) Nawab of Awadh was forced to give
over half of his territory to the Company
under Subsidiary Alliance
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 3 only
(B) 1 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
68. Question
With reference to the “Treaty of
Gandamak”, consider the following
statements
(1) It was signed after the first Anglo-
Afghan war during the reign of Lord
Auckland.
(2) British gained control over Afghan”s
foreign policy.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
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(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
69. Question
With reference to women”s related
reforms came into picture in the early
twentieth century, consider the following
statements:
(1) In Government of India Act 1935
women got reserved seats in legislature.
(2) In The Sarda Act of 1929 which fixed
the minimum age of marriage for females
at 18 and male at 21.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
70. Question
Consider the following pairs of
movements and their founder leaders.
Movements : Leader
(1) The Depressed Class Mission Society :
C.N Mudliar
(2) Self-Respect Movements: Sri Narayan
Guru
(3) Justice Party : V.R Shinde
(4) Aravipuram Movement: Ramaswamy
Naicker
Which among the above pairs is/are not
correctly matched ?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
71. Question
Consider the following statements:
(1) Peel Commission recommended the
native army to be composed of different
nationalities and castes, mixed
promiscuously through each regiment.
(2) The Indian States Committee formed
in 1928 under Sir Harcourt Butler,
reaffirmed the supremacy of
paramountcy but only with limited
power.
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Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
72. Question
With reference to “Doctrine of Passive
Resistance” published during Indian
National Movement, consider the
following statements:
(1) It is based on a series of articles by
Aurobindo Ghosh which were published
in April 1907 in the journal “Bande
Matram”
(2) Young India was a weekshed in English
published by Aurobindo Ghosh to
popularise Passive Resistance during
Swadeshi Movement
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
73. Question
With reference to the Unnat Bharat
Abhiyan (UBA), Consider the following
statements:
(1) The Indian Institute of Technology
Delhi is the National Coordinating
Institute (NCI) for the UBA.
(2) It aims for a transformational change
in rural development processes by
leveraging knowledge institutions.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
74. Question
Which of the following constitutes the
National Programme for the Health Care
for the Elderly (NPHCE)?
(1) Post graduate courses in geriatric
medicine to be introduced in Regional
Geriatric Centres.
(2) Dedicated outdoor and indoor
patients” services to be developed at
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Primary Health Centre (PHC), Community
Health Centre (CHC) and District
Hospitals.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
75. Question
The Central Government had recently
allowed additional borrowing limit to the
States for current financial year subject to
which of the following reform(s)?
(1) Ease of doing business reform
(2) Implementation of One Nation One
Ration Card System
(3) Implementation of National Education
Policy 2020
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
76. Question
With reference to the Purchasing
Managers” Index (PMI), Consider the
following statements:
(1) It is an indicator of business activity
based exclusively on the value of change
in production volume.
(2) PMI value above 50 denotes
expansion in business activity.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
77. Question
With reference to the Supersonic Missile
Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART),
Consider the following statements :
(1) It is targeted to achieve Anti-
Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations
within the Torpedo range.
(2) It has been developed by the Defence
Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO).
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Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
78. Question
With reference to the COVID-19 RT-PCR
test, Consider the following statements:
(1) Real time RT–PCR is a nuclear-derived
method for detecting the presence of
specific genetic material.
(2) The test uses sample from the upper
and lower respiratory system.
(3) The real time RT–PCR cannot be used
to detect past infections.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
79. Question
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 has been
awarded for:
(1) The discovery that black hole
formation is a robust prediction of the
general theory of relativity
(2) The discovery of a supermassive
compact object at the centre of our
galaxy
(3) The discovery of an exoplanet orbiting
a solar-type star
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
80. Question
With reference to the Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs), Consider the following
statements:
(1) India has ratified the Stockholm
Convention but new amendments in
various Annexes of the convention
cannot be enforced on it unless further
ratified by India.
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(2) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
has powers to ratify chemicals under the
Convention in respect of domestically
regulated POPs.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
81. Question
With reference to the Gyan Circle
Ventures, consider the following
statements:
(1) It is a Technology Business Incubator
(TBI) funded by the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology.
(2) It aims to provide investments,
infrastructure and mentoring support for
innovation and startups.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
82. Question
With reference to the Production Linked
Incentive Scheme (PLI), Consider the
following statements
(1) It provides a financial incentive to
boost domestic manufacturing and
attract large investments in the
electronics value chain in India.
(2) The scheme covers all electronics
items manufacturing in India except
mobile phones.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
83. Question
With reference to the Food Loss Index
(FLI), Consider the following statements :
(1) It examines the food loss along supply
activities such as production, handling &
storage, and processing.
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(2) It has been developed by the
International Food Policy Research
Institute (IFPRI).
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
84. Question
With reference to the Quadrilateral
Security Dialogue (Quad), consider the
following statements :
(1) It has been formed by a mutual-
assistance treaty for strategic
cooperation in the Indo-pacific.
(2) India is the only BRICS member
country that is also part of the Quad.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
85. Question
With reference to the AstroSat, Consider
the following statements :
(1) It is first dedicated Indian astronomy
mission aimed at studying celestial
sources in Xray, optical and UV spectral
bands simultaneously.
(2) AstroSat is orbiting Earth in a Geo-
Synchronous Orbit.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
86. Question
The purpose of the MOSAiC Expedition is:
(A) Experimental study of Outer Space
plantation
(B) Study of Arctic Climate
(C) Global Climate Change study
expedition
(D) Survey the global governmental
response to COVID-19
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87. Question
With reference to the Strengthening
Teaching-Learning and Results for States
(STARS) project, Consider the following
statements :
(1) It is to be implemented as a Centrally
Sponsored Scheme with financial support
from the World Bank.
(2) It includes a Contingency Emergency
Response Component to be more
responsive to any natural, man-made and
health disasters.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
88. Question
With reference to the SCALE platform
launched by Leather Sector Skill Council
(LSSC), consider the following statements
:
(1) It will help candidates to get assessed
and certified on their knowledge and
skills on a specific qualification.
(2) The platform will serve as a job portal
with access to a certified talent pool of
candidates to hire from.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
89. Question
To which of the following issue The
Dumbarton Oaks Conference is related:
(A) First ever international conference on
Climate Change
(B) Proposals for a world organization
that became the basis for the United
Nations
(C) Israel—Palestine boundary
negotiations
(D) Peaceful utilization of outer space
entities
90. Question
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With reference to the Electronic Vaccine
Intelligence Network (eVIN), consider the
following statements :
(1) It is being implemented under
National Health Mission by Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare.
(2) It aims to provide real-time
information on vaccine stocks and flows,
and storage temperatures across all cold
chain points in the country.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
91. Question
With reference to the Heeng (asafoetida)
production in India, consider the
following statements :
(1) India is the largest producer of Heeng
in the world.
(2) It is one of the genetically modified
(GM) crops produced in India.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
92. Question
With reference to the Bharatmala
Pariyojana, consider the following
statements:
(1) It focuses on optimizing efficiency of
freight and passenger movement across
the country.
(2) It aims to promote port-led
development in the country by
harnessing India”s coastline.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
93. Question
The “Future of Jobs Report 2020” has
been published by:
(A) World Economic Forum
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(B) World Bank
(C) Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development
(D) International Labour Organization
94. Question
With reference to the UDAN (Ude Desh
ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, Consider the
following statements:
(1) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is
the Implementing Agency for the
Scheme.
(2) It provides Viability Gap Funding to
selected airline operators for passenger
as well as cargo operations.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
95. Question
With reference to the Indian miniature
painting, Consider the following
statements :
(1) The first miniatures were painted in
India only after the introduction of Paper
in the country.
(2) Mughals were the first to introduce
miniature paintings in India.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
96. Question
Which of the following is/are proposals
under the draft Coastal Shipping Bill,
2020?
(1) It is proposed to do away with the
requirement of trading licence for Indian
flag vessels for coastal trade.
(2) Integration of coastal maritime
transport with inland waterways.
(3) National Coastal and Inland Shipping
Strategic Plan to be implemented.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
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(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above
97. Question
With reference to the Dam Rehabilitation
and Improvement Project (DRIP),
Consider the following statements:
(1) The scheme aims at strengthening
dam safety in the Himalayan region of
India only.
(2) The project is supported by the
financial assistance from the World Bank.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
98. Question
Recently, Basic Exchange and
Cooperation Agreement (BECA) was
signed between India and USA, Consider
the following statements regarding it:
(1) It allows the militaries of the US and
India to replenish from each other”s
bases, and access supplies.
(2) It will enable sharing of advanced
satellite and topographic data such as
maps, nautical and aeronautical charts.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
99. Question
With reference to the NASA”s SOFIA
Mission, Consider the following
statements :
(1) It a lander-rover project on the
surface of Moon.
(2) It has confirmed the presence of
water on the surface of the Moon.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
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100. Question
With reference to the Emergency Credit
Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), Consider
the following statements :
(1) The Scheme is a specific response to
the unprecedented situation of COVID-19
pandemic.
(2) The National Credit Guarantee Trustee
Company (NCGTC) provides hundred
percent guarantee for loans under the
scheme.
Select the correct codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2