TEST No. 1557 Question Paper

8/17/2019 TEST No. 1557 Question Paper

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GENERAL STUDIES Prelims Mock TEST No. 1557

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Q.1

Sir Charles Wood’s Despatch on Education came to be considered as the Magna Carta of English education in

India. Which of the following is/are not correct about it?

1. It underemphasised the importance of Vernacular languages

2. It supported the education of women

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only

(c) Both (d) None

Q.2

Consider the following statements :

1. Agitation in favor of modern education by progressive Indians.

2. To ensure cheap supply of educated manpower for subordinate posts in administration.

3. Government believed that educated Indians would help expand the market for British Products.

Which of the above is/are the reason(s) for spreading of education (in India) by Government of India during

British rule?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) All are correct

Q.3

Read the following statements-

1. As a result of regular occurrence of Famines in British India , the process of development in agriculture got

blocked.

2. Large scale migration of people took place from Famine struck areas to other region.

3. These regular Famines led to tension between zamindars and agricultural landowner, and also between

moneylenders and peasants.

4. The main reason of Famine during British rule in india was increasing dependency of people on agriculture.

Which of the following statements are true?

(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 1, 2

(c) 2, 3 (d) 1, 3, 4

Q.4

Which of the following measure were demanded by the early nationalists while criticizing the colonial economic

policies?


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1. Reduction of land revenue

2. Reduction of income tax

3. Abolition of salt tax

4. Imposition of import duties

5. Supporting the policy of free trade

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

Q.5

India is not full member of which of the following organisation?

(a) SAARC (b) BIMSTEC

(c) SCO (d) IOR-ARC

Q.6

Consider the following statements above the Regulating Act of 1773.

1. It paved the way for the establishment of a Supreme Court in Calcutta.

2. It had given the British Government effective and decisive control over the company.

3. The Act had resolve the conflict between the company and its opponents in England.

Which of the above statement is/are correct

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 only

(c) 1and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3

Q.7

Consider the following statement in context of National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries-

1. Boundaries not fully defined in National Park.

2. Tourism is permissible in Wildlife Sanctuaries.

3. No biotic interference is allowed in Wildlife Sanctuaries.

4. National Park is generally meant for Research and Scientific Management.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above


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Q.8

Consider the following statement regarding GDP deflator.

1. It measures the change in pieces of the commodity from the base year to current year.

2. It is the ratio of real GDP to nominal GDP.

Which of the above given statement is/are true?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.9

Which of the following were the causes that led to the failure of the 1857 revolt?

1. Limited territorial base as Central and western India remained mostly unaffected by the revolt.

2. Lack of coordination between the rebels.

3. Lack of resources of the rebels as compared to the British.

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.10

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the building of railways in India?

1. It led to promotion of Indian rural artisan industries

2. It was mainly funded by Indian investors

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.



Q.11

Consider the following statements about the Battle of Plassey:

1. The English army showed no military superiority in the Battle.

2. As a result of this Battle, the Company received Zamindari rights over some regions .

3. After the Battle, Private trades of British merchants were still taxed.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 Only (b) 2 and 3 Only

(c) 1 and 3 Only (d) 1, 2 and 3


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Q.12

Consider the following statements about the 1765 Treaty of Allahabad –

1. The company gained supreme control over the Nizamat of Bengali.

2. The company secured Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa.

3. The Nawab of Awadh was made to pay a war indemnity.

4. The districts of Kora and Allahabad were taken away from Shah Alam-II.


(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2, 3, 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4

Q.13

Which of the following were the consequences of the Charter Act of 1833?

1. Company’s monopoly of tea trade with China was abolished.

2. The Indian possessions of the company were to be held in the trust of the crown.

3. Monopoly of trade with India ended.

4. The president of the Board of control became the minister of the Indian affairs.

Codes:


(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q.14

Arrange the following events in a chronological order.

1. The partition of Bengal came into effect

2. Surat Split

3. Boycott resolution was passed against the partition of Bengal

4. Dadabhai Naoroji announced that the goal of INC was Swaraj


(a) 1, 3, 4, 2 (b) 3, 1, 4, 2

(c) 4, 1, 2, 3 (d) 3, 4, 1, 2

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Consider the following statements about the fallouts of the Battle of Plassey.

1. The company got the right to free trade in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.

2. The French were no longer a significant power in Bengal.

3. Private trades of british merchants were still taxed.



(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.16

Which of the following is true about SAFAR-Air?

(a) It is a new airline approved by Ministry of Civil Aviation.

(b) It is an app to check air-quality in real-time.

(c) It is a joint venture airline between TATA and Air Asia.

(d) It is a scheme launched in Budget 2015 to bring down air-fares on account of decrease in Air Turbine Fuel

cost.

Q.17

Which among the following is/are correct regarding the Moderate leaders of Indian Freedom Struggle:

1. They were not in favour of expelling the British out of India.

2. The Moderates used 'self- reliance' as a tool to win support of the Britishers.

3. They carried on an active propaganda in Britain to garner support for India.

Select the correct answers using code given below.


(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.18

Which of the following was/were the cause(s) of failure of the revolt of 1857?

1. Kashmir and Nepal helped in suppressing the revolt.

2. It was mainly feudal in character.

3. Lack of coordination in the uprisings in different parts of India.

4. For the British, major wars outside India concluded by 1856.




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(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.19

Consider the following statements about the Maratha state:

1. Maratha state was a confederacy where power was shared among the sardars or chiefs.

2. Maratha system of saranjam was similar to the jagir of Mughals.

3. The Maratha state suffered from the absence of a strong centre.

Which of the statements(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) All are correct

Q.20

Which of the following were the grievances of the orthodox Indians against british rule:

1. Protection and encouragement given to the Christian missionaries by the British government.

2. Resentment against the social reforms and humanitarian measures introduced by the British government.

3. British policy of taxing lands belonging to temples, mosques and charitable institutions.

4. Neglect of the Indian culture by the Britishers.

Codes:

(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3, 4

(c) 1, 3 (d) 2, 4

Q.21

Consider the following statements about Strait of Hormuz in West Asia.

1. It is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean.

2. It is one of the most important route for oil transportation.

3. It connects Red sea with Gulf of Aden.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 2


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(c) 3 Only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.22

Consider the following statements:

1. Early English scholars defined Indian traditions in their own terms.

2. The earlier English policy In India was that of least interventionism.

3. Fort Williams College was established with a political vision of reverse acculturation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

Q.23


1. Swami Dayanand Saraswati tried to project Hinduism as a religion of book like Islam and Christianity.

2. According to him only Vedas contained the scientific truth hence Hinduism was a superior religion.

3. On the authority of Vedas, he rejected ritualism, caste system and untouchability.

4. He also denounced the Chatur Varna system, with an aim to reform the society.



(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q.24

Which of the following were the consequences of the revolt of 1857?

1. The British Crown assumed the direct responsibility of the country and the rule East India Company was

dissolved.

2. The era of annexations of princely states ended.

3. The title of Governor-General was done away with and the Crown’s representative came to be known as the

Viceroy.

4. India was made to bear the entire financial burden of the outbreak and suppression of the revolt.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only


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(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.25

In 1901, a famine Commission under the presidency of Sir Anthony MacDonnell was appointed. Which of the

following was/were the commission’s recommendations?

1. Opening of agricultural banks.

2. Appointment of Famine commissioner in affected provinces.



(c) Both (d) None

Q.26

Consider the following statements about 18th century India:

1. The period witnessed the rapid decentralisation of political power in India.

2. The period witnessed a decline in arts and culture during the period due to increase in political conflicts and

economic stagnation.

3. The period saw increased religious and communal strife due to the conservative religious policies of Muslim

emperors such as Tipu Sultan.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?


(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.27

In the context of food security in India, which of the following is correct?

(a) PDS system is universal in all states of India except Tamilnadu and Chhattisgarh

(b) Co-operative society shops like mother dairy, amul are playing important role

(c) Chronic hunger is periodic in nature and depends upon availability of work

(d) Central issue price is price paid by central government to state government

Q.28


1. The transformation of the Sikhs into the militant, fighting Community was begun by Guru Gobind Singh.

2. Under the leadership of Guru Hargobind Sikhs become a political & military force.

Which one of the above statements is/are correct?


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(a) only 1 (b) only 2


Q.29

Which of the following reforms were undertaken by Warren Hastings?

1. Setting up of Dual system of government in Bengal.

2. Setting up of a Supreme Court at Calcutta.

3. Incorporation of Indians in higher positions of administration to further stengthen the foreign rule.



(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 2 only

Q.30

In 1893- Champaner, Bhuvan enters into a wager with British administration to play a cricket match. If he lost

the entire village had to pay 3 times the amount of normal taxes and if he won the village would not pay any

tax for 3 years. The entire village was drawn into the wager because the land was jointly owned by a collective

body of village.

Which of the following inferences can be made?

1. Champaner was under Mahalwari system of Land tenure.

2. Champaner was under Ryotwari system of Land tenure.

3. Champaner was most likely to be a village in present day UP, Punjab or Haryana.

4. Champaner was most likely a village in present day Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu.

Options:

(a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 4

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4

Q.31

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about the Mahalwari settlement system?

1. 'Registered’ land holder was responsible for direct payment of revenue to state.

2. Prevalant in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa

3. Covered majority of British areas in India




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(c) 2 only (d) None of the above

Q.32


1. The French were the first to intervene in the disputes of the Indian rulers to acquire political control over

territories, a method later followed by the British.

2. European conflicts between France and England found a theatre in Anglo-French wars in India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.33

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about 100 Resilient Cities(100RC) project?

1. It is a project started by UNESCO for helping cities around the world become more resilient to the physical,

social and economic challenges.

2. The project focusses on urbanisation, globalisation and climate change and how they affect cities.

3. Under the project a Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) in each city will be appointed to work in municipalgovernment.

4. No Indian city could qualify to become part of this project.



(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.34

Consider the following statements about princely states in India:

1. The British policy of Subsidiary Alliance involved the posting of British Residents and Political Agents to

princely states who often constrained the internal autonomy of the princes.

2. The Doctrine of Lapse was one of the contributory factors to the revolt of 1857.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?



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Which of the following didn’t occur during Lord Dufferin’s period?

1. Third Anglo Burmese war that led to annexation of Upper Burma.

2. Tenancy acts were passed in some provinces.

3. Congress took birth in 1885.

4. Dadabhai Naoroji initiated establishment of East India Association, at London.


(c) 1, and 3 only (d) 1 only

Q.36

Consider the following statements as recommendations goven by the Hunter commission, which was set up in

1882 to review the progress of education in India since the Despatch of 1854.

1. Improve primary education

2. Encouraged women education

3. Encouraged private enterprises participation in the field.

Which of the statement/s is/are correct?

(a) 2 Only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.37

Consider the following statements regarding key demands of Congress Moderates

1. Abolition of the India Council

2. Democratic rights only for the educated members of Indian society

3. Limited self-government within the imperial framework


(a)1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c)1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.38

Financial inclusion is the delivery of financial services at affordable costs to vast sections of disadvantaged and

low income groups.Which of the following statements is/are taken to promote financial inclusion?

1. Initiation of no-frills account.


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2. Banking service reaches homes through business correspondents.

3. Electronic Benefits Transfer.

4. Swavalamban pension scheme.

Select the correct answer using the code given below


(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.39

With reference to legislative councils during British rule consider the following statements :

1. Imperial Legislative council was constituted by Indian Councils Act 1892

2. Most of the members of Imperial legislative council were moderate leaders of Indian National Congress duringinitial 20 years after its formation

3. Moderate leaders demanded a majority of Elected Indians in Imperial Legislative council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


(c) 3 only (d) 2 only

Q.40

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1892?

1. Direct elections were introduced for the first time to Imperial and provincial Legislative councils.

2. Non-officials were granted the right to vote the budget.

3. Non-official majority was introduced.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) None of the above

Q.41

Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding the British army before 1857?

1. Sepoys refused to fight in Burma because crossing the sea was meant loss of caste.

2. The British Army employed Sepoys from all the castes so that they could maintain large Army & avoid any

discrimination.


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3. It was considered prestigious to be in the service of the company and Sepoys were happy with emoluments.



(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.42

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 1905 Bengal partition plan of Lord Curzon?

1. In the West Bengal province, the Bengalis were reduced to minorities.

2. Chittagong was the new capital of East Bengal Province

3. The East Bengal had a muslim majority population compared to the West Bengal.



(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 Only

Q.43

The impoverishment of the Indian peasantry was a direct result of the transformation of the agrarian structure

due to-

1. Colonial economic policies.

2. Ruin of the handicrafts leading to over overcrowding of land.

3. The new land revenue system

4. Colonial administrative and judicial system.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?


(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above

Q.44

Consider the following statements about East India Company:

1. In line with prevailing mercantilist ideas, the company was allowed to carry bullion out of Britain to finance its

trade.

2. It was established to combat Dutch competition in trade with the East.

3. The company was allowed monopoly of all trade of England with the East.


(a) 1 and 2 only


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(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) All are correct

Q.45


1. Jyotiba Phule founded the Sarvajanik Sabha.

2. Jyotiba Phule believed that education of the masses would promote the process of nation-making.

3. Jyotiba Phule also moved in The Trade Union Movement.

4. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, a trade union activist, was prominent colleague of Jotibha.

Which among of the following statements is/are correct ?

(a) 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.46

A ‘perpetual and general alliance’ 'Treaty of Bassein' was signed between the Peshwa and the English. Which of

the following statements is/are incorrect about it?

1. The Treaty helped the Peshwa to get a foothold over Poona after the defeat from the Holkars in 1802.

2. After signing the Treaty the Britishers got the opportunity to interfere in the administrative affairs in case of

Peshwa's death without any natural heir .

3. The Treaty provided the expulsion of all Europeans from the service except the English.



(c) 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q.47

Consider the following statements.

1. Indian Social Conference was founded by M G Ranade and it focused attention on social issues.

2. Self-Respect Movement was led by E V Ramaswamy Naiker and it opposed brahminical religion and culture.

3. Deoband movement was organized by orthodox section amongst muslims.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?


(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


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Q.48

Consider the following statements regarding Subsidiary Alliance System followed by East India Company.

1. Policy of subsidiary alliance was started by Lord Wellesley.

2. Hyderabad and Awadh accepted subsidiary alliance treaty offered by Governor General.

3. By signing Subsidiary Alliance Treaty, Indian ruler lost the right of maintaining diplomatic relations with other

states.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.49

Which is true about status of women in 19th century?

(a) Condition of peasant women was the worst amongst all

(b) Peasant women had no right to remarry

(c) Muslim women could inherit property

(d) Social position of Hindu and Muslim women were vastly different

Q.50

Moderates gave economic critique of British rule in India and demanded for economic development of India.

Which of the following are the important demands made by moderates for economic development of India?

1. Increase foreign investment in India for development of Indian Economy

2. Increase in import duties to protect and promote Indian Industriesss

3. Reduction in military expenditure


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Q.51

The British rule in India had led to drain of wealth of India.Which of the following statements is/are true about

this?

1. 'Home Charges' included pension of British Indian officers.

2. The 'Council Bills' were exchanged in rupees in India.


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3. The 'Council Bills' were issued by the Governor General of India/Viceroy of India.



(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.52

Consider the following statements about the Indigo Rebellion of 1860:

1. The decline in economic importance of Indigo as an export item was a contributory factor to the unrest

among the peasants.

2. The rebellion was not supported by landlords and was ignored by the pro-landlord Calcutta press.

3. A Bengali play ‘Neel Darpan’ was translated into English by Michael Madhusudan Dutt to depict the atrocities

committed against indigo planters.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) None of the above

Q.53

After revolt of 1857, the Army was reorganized systematically. Consider the following statements regarding the

reorganisation of army after 1857 revolt :

1. The percentage of Europeans was decreased but European monopoly over higher positions was strengthened

which ensured complete European control over the army.

2. European monopoly over key geographical locations and key departments like artillery, tanks was

maintained.

3. To create divisions among various groups in army, some races like Sikhs, Gurkhas were declared non martial.

Which of the options given above is/are correct ?


(c) 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Q.54


1. The Regulating Act of 1773 formally recognized the British Parliament’s right to control Indian affairs.

2. The Act of 1781 sought to address the ambiguities in the Act of 1773.

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public administration.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 3 only

Q.55

Gas Hydrates are ice-like structures, essentially comprising Methane gas trapped in water. Consider the

following statements regarding Gas Hydrates:

1. Hydrates are found in high pressure, low-temperature areas under the ocean bed.

2. Under normal temperature and pressures, gas hydrates can expand 140 times.

3. Gas hydrates are also found in the polar permafrost regions.

4. Gas hydrates can cause global warming.


(a) 1 Only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.56

Which of the following statements regarding the relation of Indian states with the East India Company during

the period of 1765 to 1813 is/are correct?

1. The company struggled for Equality with the Indian states.

2. Chief danger for the Company was from the Afghan invaders



(c) Both (d) None

Q.57

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?

1. The act was brought to suppress the press during the famine of 1876-77.

2. The act was directed towards both English and non-English Indian Newspapers.


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3. The act was repealed by Lord Curzon.



(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.58

The British were helped by the Natives in the revolt. Consider the following in this regard and choose the true

statements:

1. The princely states did not participate in the mutiny.

2. Man Singh at Gwalior deceived Tantya Tope and Laxmibai.

3. Salar Jang of Hyderabad were "praised" by the British for their loyalty to the Government.

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

Q.59

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Ramakrishna movement ?

1. It was against image-worship

2. It believed in Eternal omnipotent God

3. It recognized Gods of all the religions

4. It gave a political message “India for the Indians” thus infusing self-confidence among the masses.


(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3

(c) 3 and 4 (d) All are correct

Q.60

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Akali movement?

1. Its aim was to liberate the Gurudawaras from the control of the government.

2. It launched a non-violent, non-cooperation movement.

3. The movement had a communal overtone.


(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 Only

(c) 2 and 3 (d) None


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Q.61

Which among the following was the first organized expression of the Indian National Movement on an All-India

Scale:

(a) Indian Association of Calcutta

(b) Indian National Congress

(c) East India Association

(d) Bombay Presidency Association

Q.62

Which of the following statements is/are true about India in the 18th century?

1. Stagnant agriculture

2. Self-sufficient villages

3. Closed economy


(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3 (d) All are correct

Q.63

Which of the following statements are true about the wahabi movement?

1. It was founded in 1810 as a religio-political movement.

2. In Its religious aspect it was a reform movement to remove abuses from the Islamic society.

3. In its political aspect it was a movement to revive and restore Muslim power in India.

4. The movement first began in Rohilkhand.

Codes:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4

Q.64

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Brahmo Samaj movement?

1. It was against idolatry

2. It was against priesthood

3. It allowed only selected sacrifices

4. It accepted the doctrine of karma.


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(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) All are correct

Q.65

Consider the following statements regarding Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan:

1. Sar-I-Naubat was Head of Royal correspondence.

2. Majumdar (Amatya) was the Revenue and finance minister.

3. Dabir (sumant) was the Home minister.

Whichof the above statements is/are correct ?

(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 1 and 2

(c) 1 only (d) 2 only

Q.66

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List-I List-II

A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 1. Observed that Brahmoism should become a sort of Universal religion.

B. Keshav Chandra Sen 2. Identified Hindism with the Religion as founded in Vedas.

C. Dayanand Saraswati 3. Emphasized that there are many roads to God.

D. Ramakrishna Paramahansa 4. Proclaimed that the purest form of Hindu religion was to be found

in“Upanishads”.

A B C D

(a) 1 4 2 3

(b) 4 1 3 2

(c) 4 1 2 3

(d) 1 4 3 2

Q.67

The Supreme Court of India, recently, rejected the request of Novartis to grant patent for Glivec,an anti-cancer

drug.In this context, which of the following is true about the practice of "evergreening"?

1. It is making small changes to a drug in order to gain a new patent.

2. It is an anti-competitive practice.

3. It is the process of making medicines by reducing environmental hazards.


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4. It promotes core values of social and environmental responsibility.



(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.68

The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was significant for:

1. It made a beginning of representative institutions in India by associating Indians with the law-making process.

2. It initiated the process of decentralisation by restoring the legislative powers to the Bombay and Madras

Presidencies.


(c) 1 and 2 both (d) neither 1 nor 2

Q.69

Consider the following statements about the Battle of Plassey:

1. English provocations, like misuse of Dastaks, were the key reason for the conflict between them and the

Bengal rulers.

2. The Battle of Plassey was more of a skirmish than a battle.

3. There was a reversal of bullion flow from India after the battle.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) All are correct

Q.70

The year 1885 marks the beginning of a new epoch in Indian History. Which of the following can be regarded as

the cause/s for the growth of Indian Nationalism ?

1. Racialism

2. Administrative Unification of India

3. Influence of European Historical researchers





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Q.71

With reference to 1857 revolt, consider the following statements.

1. The annexation of Indian States by company led to deterioration in income of artisans and Indian

handicraftsman. So this group participated in 1857 revolt.

2. British rule in India led to rise in status of traditional Zamindars so this group supported company during 1857

revolt.

3. Abolition of sati, support to widow remarriages and women education caused discontent in large sections of

Indian society. This was one of the reason of 1857 revolt.

Which of the statements given above are correct?


(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.72

Which of the following statements best depict the concept of Ballistic Missiles:

(a) These are the Missiles created to carry nuclear warheads.

(b) These are the missiles which follow a suborbital path in one of their stages.

(c) These are the missiles which travel at supersonic speeds.

(d) These are the Missiles which have inter-continental attack capability.

Q.73

Consider the following statements.

1. The All India Harijan Sangh was founded by Dr. B R Ambedkar.

2. Arya Samaj philosophy and teaching was against the caste system.

3. The aim of Satyashodhak Samaj was to spread education amongst women and lower caste people.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?


(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.74

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Deoband movement?

1. It urged its followers to accept services under the British government.

2. It opposed the formation of the Indian National Congress.

3. It supported the Aligarh movement.


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(c) 1 and 3 only (d) None

Q.75

The French position, which at one time dazzled the Indian world by its political successes, was destined to end

in humiliation and failure. Which of the following were the causes of failure of French in establishing an empire

in India?

1. Inferior system of government prevalent in France.

2. The French Company was a department of the state.

3. The English conquest of Bengal.



(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.76

Which of the following characteristics about the “Subsidiary Alliance” system is/are correct?

1. Permanent stationing of a British force within the allying state’s territory

2. Posting of a British Resident at the state’s court

3. Internal affairs of the state remained largely unaffected.



(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.77

Which were not the painters during Akbar?

1. Dasawan

2. Basawan

3. Sanwal das

4. Mansoor

Codes-

(a) 2, 3, 4 (b) 4 only

(c) 1, 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4


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Q.78

Which of the following statements is/are true about British policies in 19th Century.

1. The Summary Settlement Act 1956 divested power to summarily decide the collection of revenue to the

middlemen.

2. Lord Dalhousie introduced General Service Enlistment Act under which the sepoys could be compelled to

serve abroad.

3. The Religious Disabilities Act 1856 had done away with the previous ban on Christian converts to from

Hinduism in inheriting property.

4. The Charter Act of 1813 allowed missionaries to enter India and carry on with their mission.




Q.79

Consider the following statements in the context of Ryotwari system-

1. It was recommended by Munro and Charles Reed and introduced in Bombay and Madras.

2. The revenue was fixed for 30 years on the basis of quality of the soil and nature of the crop.

3. It was based on the scientific rent theory of Ricardo.

Select the correct statement-

(a) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2, 3

(b) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3

Q.80

Which among the following organizations were not

started by Raja Rammohan Roy?

1. Atmiya Sabha

2. Brahma Sabha

3. Hindu College

4. Tatvabodhini Sabha

Select the correct answer using codes given below:



Q.81

Consider the following statements regarding changes introduced by lord Cornwallis in Civil Services :


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1. He raised the salaries of civil servants to reduce corruption.

2. He made a rule that promotion in civil services would be based on seniority.

3. He enforced the rules against private trade and acceptance of bribes by officials.

Which of the options given above is/are correct?


(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.82

Consider the following statement regarding The East India Company-

1. The East India Company was formed by the group of merchants.

2. The British government owned no shares in it.

3. Before East India Company established trade in India ,John Mildenhall, a merchant adventurer was the first

English man who arrived in India in 1599 for the purpose of trade.

Which of the above statement is/are not correct?


(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above

Q.83

Consider the following statements with respect to annexation of Indian states by East India Company :

1. Lord Dalhousie’s Policy of annexation of Indian States aimed at expansion of British exports in India

2. Policy of annexation of Indian States was stopped after 1857 revolt.

3. Awadh was annexed in 1856 by using Doctrine of Lapse.

Which of the options given above is/are correct?


(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.84

Which among the following about Young Bengal Movement is/are correct?

1. Its leader was an Anglo-Indian.

2. Its followers were known as Derozians

3. They took up peasant’s cause along with other social reforms.




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(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.85

With respect to education and empowerment of women during freedom struggle, consider the following

statements.

1. Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar founded Sanskrit college at Calcutta, to improve women education in India.

2. In western India, Professor D K Karve made efforts for promotion of women education and widow remarriage.

3. Ishawar Chandra Vidya Sagar founded the Bethune school.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?



Q.86

Consider the following statements about the “Doctrine of lapse” implemented by Lord Dalhousie.Which of the

following statement is/arecorrect?

1. Dalhousie made use of 'Doctrine of Lapse' for the first time in India as a part of Britisher's annexation policy.

2. After the death of a ruler,the adopted heir could not rule the state without prior British approval.

3. Satara was the first Indian state to be annexed under the doctrine.


(a) 1 Only (b) 1 and 3 Only

(c) 3 Only (d) 2 and 3 Only

Q.87

In the early 1860s, there was a sudden increase in access to credit for ryots in the Deccan villages. Which

among the following was the reason for this:

(a) Setting up of rural banks by the Britishers.

(b) Development of Railways and means of communication increased revenue of British government.

(c) American Civil War and increased demand of cotton from India.

(d) All of the above

Q.88

Consider the following statement is regarding the decline of the Mughal Empire.

1. Deccan Policy of Aurangzeb.

2. The Mughal Court Politics degenerated the mobility.


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3. The defect of the Mansabdari system corrupted the Mughal army.



(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.89

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about the Ilbert Bill controversy in the later period of the

19th century?

1. The bill sought to correct anomaly of dual laws , i.e. Mohammadan law in rural areas and English laws.

2. The bill sought to correct disparity between Indian and European judges.



(c) Both (d) None

Q.90

Which of the following statements about the partition of Bengal are true?

1. It came into force in October 1905.

2. Most of the upper and middle class Muslims supported the partition.


(c) 1 and 2 both (d) neither 1 nor 2

Q.91

Which of the following is correct regarding the theory of “White Man’s Burden” of British rule?

(a) It is the economic burden on the British incurred due to the expenditure on administration of India.

(b) It is the moral responsibility of the British to govern and impart their culture to Indians.

(c) It is the economic burden on Indians incurred due to the payments made to British officers.

(d) It is the moral responsibility of the Indians to communicate their grievances to British for better

administration.

Q.92

Which among the following is/are correct about the "Factories" setup by East India Company in India:

1. These were centres of manufacturing activity.

2. These were fortified areas within which warehouse and offices were located.

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Q.93

Regarding the Moderate leadership of the Congress and their beliefs consider the following statements :

1. Moderates believed that political connections with Britain were in India’s Interest.

2. Dadabhai Naoroji, Pherojshah Mehta, Surendrnath banerjea and Bipin Chandra Pal were Moderates.

3. Moderates had immense faith in capacity of masses and believed that masses are ready for political

agitation.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.


(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.94

Consider the statements about Ramakrishna Mission. Which of the following is/are correct?

1. Ramakrishna mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda.

2. Ramakrishna mission was a deeply religious body and considered itself a sect of Hinduism.

3. Swami Vivekananda rejected materialism of west and favored spiritualism of east to produce happiness for

mankind.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.



Q.95

Which of the following statements is/are true about 'Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act' to provide scholarship to

girls from Pakistan:-

1. Malala Yousafzai is a poet and an educational activist.

2. This act is introduced in National Assembly of Pakistan.

3. It is designed to expand scholarship opportunities for disadvantaged young women in Pakistan.



(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.96


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Consider the following statements about Tipu Sultan.

1. He was orthodox in his religious view and demolished Hindu Temples.

2. Tipu planted a tree of Liberty at Srirangpattanam.

3. He died in the Third Anglo Mysore war.



c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3

Q.97

R.C. Dutt identified three phases of British exploitation of India.Which of the following statements is/are true

about this?

1. In the phases which coincides with Industrial revolution in England, the East India Company enjoyed

monopoly of trade with India.

2. The cotton industry was plundered mainly in Mercantile phase.

3. The export imports firms boomed in the Finance-Imperialism phase.

4. The Railway was developed in the Finance-Imperialism phase.



(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only

Q.98

Regarding evolution of Judiciary in India consider the following statements :

1. The language for judicial proceedings was Persian until William Bentinck introduced some changes in

languages of courts.

2. Law commission was set up under Lord Macaulay for codification of Indian Laws.

3. Lord Cornwallis was in favor of integration of Justice and Revenue administration so he gave judicial powers

to district collector.




Q.99

Assertion (A): Evangelists and free trade lobby were responsible for the end of monopoly in trade of the East

India Company.

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(a) A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) A and R both are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) A is false but R is true

Q.100

Assertion (A): The Saiyyid Brothers are referred to as 'King-Makers' in Indian history.

Reason (R): They created and dethroned Maratha Chiefs at their will during the early 18th century.

(a) A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) A and R both are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is correct but R is wrong.

(d) R is correct but A is wrong.


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