28th August 2020 Friday
1.
Consider
the following statements regarding Portuguese in India
1. The first
governor of the Portuguese in India was Pedro Alvarez Cabral.
2. Pedro
Alvarez Cabral negotiated and established a factory at Calicut.
3. Albuquerque
captured Goa from the ruler of Bijapur and later became the capital of the
Portuguese
settlements in India.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
2.
Consider
the following events
1. Annexation
of Burma by British
2. The Second
Afghan War by British
3. Invasion of
Tibet under Curzon
Which of the
following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
A. 1-2-3
B. 3-2-1
C. 1-3-2
D. 2-1-3
3.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Brahmo Samaj:
1. It was
founded by Raja Rammohan Roy
2. It opposed
idol worship.
3. It supported
widow remarriage.
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
4.
Consider
the following statements regarding Dutch East India Company
1. The Dutch
East India Company was established in 1602.
2. The Dutch
founded their first factory in Masulipatnam (in Andhra) in 1605.
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
5.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Thalassemia disease:
1. It is an
inherited blood disorder.
2. It is caused
when the body doesn’t make enough of hemoglobin.
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
6.
With
reference to Nationalist’s response to British’s foreign policy, consider the
following statements
1. Nationalists
condemned the imperialist efforts to divide China by foreign forces.
2. They
expressed the solidarity with other colonies fighting for freedom such as
Russia and
Ireland.
3. Congress
supported for Burma’s freedom
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
7.
Consider
the following statements regarding arrival of British in India.
1. The English
East India Company was established in 1600.
2. Captain
Hawkins arrived at the royal court of Jahangir to seek permission to establish
English
trading centre
at Calcutta.
3. The ‘Golden
Farman’ issued by the Sultan of Golconda is regarded the Magna Carta of the
Company.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
8.
Consider
the following statements regarding Pandita Ramabai:
1. She set up
the Brahmo Mahila Samaj in Poona.
2. She brought
out a book in Marathi, Stree Dharma Niti.
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
9.
With
reference to the Nationalist response to World Wars, consider the following
statements
1. The
nationalists didn’t support the British Indian Government in World War I
2. Congress
condemned the dispatch of Indian Army to suppress the Chinese nationalist army
under SunYat-Sen.
3. The Japanese
attack on China was condemned by the nationalists.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
10.
Which
of the following group of countries is/are members of the Quadrilateral Security
Dialogue
(QUAD)
group?
A. Qatar, UAE,
Algeria and Djibouti
B. India, USA,
Japan and Australia
C. China,
Russia, Uzbekistan and Pakistan
D. India. China, Russia and South Korea
11.
Consider
the following statements regarding French settlements in India
1. The first
French factory in India was established at Surat.
2. Francois
Martin founded Pondicherry in 1673 and was the first governor of Pondicherry.
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
12.
Which
of the following criteria’s a country must meet to become a part of Non-Aligned
Movement?
1. A country
should follow an independent policy based on peaceful co-existence and
nonalignment.
2. It should
have consistently supported national freedom movements in other countries.
Select the
correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
13.
Consider
the following statements regarding the political organizations during 19th
century
in India:
1. The Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha was formed in 1836 by
associates of Rammohun Roy.
2. Indian
league was started in Calcutta by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
3. Bengal
British India Society was set up in 1843 by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in London.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
14.
Which
of the following are the causes for the English success over French?
1. The English
company was a private enterprise whereas the French company was controlled
and regulated
by the French government.
2. The English
navy was superior to the French navy.
3. The English
held three important places, namely, Calcutta, Bombay and Madras whereas the
French had only
Pondicherry.
4. The French
subordinated their commercial interest to territorial ambition, which made the
French company
short of funds.
Select the
correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2 and 3
only
B. 2, 3 and 4
only
C. 1, 2 and 4
only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
15.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
(PM-KISAN):
1. It is a
Centrally Sponsored scheme.
2. The entire
responsibility of identification of beneficiary farmer families rests with the
State /
UT Governments.
3. The fund is
directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
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
16.
Which
of the following is/are the principles of Panchsheel?
1. Mutual
non-aggression
2. Mutual
co-operation in the matter of internal issues.
3. Mutual
support in case of foreign aggression.
Select the
correct answer using the code given below
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
17.
Consider
the following statements regarding Danes rule in India:
1. The Danes
were the last Europeans to come to India with the purpose of trade.
2. The Danes
are better known for their missionary activities than for commerce.
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
18.
Which
of the following organization started the ‘Shuddhi movement’?
A. Brahmo Samaj
B. Satya Shodak
Samaj
C. Arya Samaj
D. Indian Social Conference
19.
“The
misery hardly finds a parallel in the history of commerce; the bones of cotton
weavers are
bleaching
the plains of north India.”
Which of
the following personality expressed the above view in the context of economic
policies of the
British?
A. D.H.
Buchanan
B. William
Bentinck
C. Shashi
Tharoor
D. Lord Macaulay
20. Alliance 8.7, sometimes seen in news,
aims to eradicate:
1. Forced
Labour
2. Human
Trafficking
3. Child Labour
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
21.
Consider
the following statements regarding British settlements in India
1. Francis Day established the city of Madras and
constructed the Fort St. George.
2. The city of
Calcutta was fortified by Job Charnock and named it Fort William.
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
22.
With
reference to the Economic exploitation of British, consider the following
statements
1. The drain
theory was put forward by Romesh Chandra Dutt.
2. The major
components of drain were salaries and pensions of civil and military officials,
interests on
loans taken by the Indian Government from abroad.
3. The drain of
wealth checked and retarded capital formation in India.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
23.
Consider
the following statements regarding Savitribai Phule:
1. Phule along
with her husband started one of the first Indian girls' school in Poona.
2. She set up a
home, Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha, to prevent the killing of widows.
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
24.
Consider
the following statements regarding administration before the enactment of The
Regulating
Act of
1773
1. In India,
each of the three presidencies was independent and responsible only to the Home
Government.
2. The Home
government in England consisted of the Court of Directors and the Court of
Proprietors.
3. The Court of
Directors were elected annually and practically managed the affairs of the
Company.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
25.
Agatti
Island, recently seen in news, is located in:
A. Andaman and
Nicobar group of Islands
B. Lakshadweep
C. Gulf of
Khambhat
D. Gulf of Mannar
26.
Which
of the following personalities was/were the critics of economic policies of
British?
1. Dadabhai
Naoroji
2. Prabhat
Kumar Roy
3. G.
Subramaniya Iyer
Select the
correct answer using the code given below
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
27.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Regulating Act of 1773
1. The Act
brought the affairs of the Company under the control of the Parliament.
2. It proved
that the Parliament of England was concerned about the welfare of Indians.
3. The main
defect of the Act was that the Governor-General was made powerful and created
arbitrary rule.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
28.
Consider
the following statements regarding Ramabai Ranade:
1. She started
'Hindu Ladies Social and Literary Club' in Bombay.
2. She was one
of the founding members of Seva Sadan.
3. She wrote ‘Stree
Purush Tulana’ (or Comparison of Men and Women).
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
29.
Consider
the following statements regarding the provisions of Pitt’s India Act, 1784
1. A Board of
Control consisting of six members was created and they were appointed by the
Crown.
2. It increased
the number of the members of the Governor-General’s Council from three to six.
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
30. Consider the following statements
regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):
1. It was
constituted under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
2. The Union
Finance Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the committee.
3. The meetings
of the Monetary Policy Committee shall be held at least two times a year.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
31.
Consider
the following statements regarding Deccan Riots
1. The ryots of
Deccan region of western India suffered heavy taxation under the Ryotwari
system.
2. As a
conciliatory measure with ryots, the Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act was
passed in 1879.
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
32.
The
battle of Hooghly (1759), dealt a crushing blow to the ambitions of
A. Danes
B. Portuguese
C. Dutch
D. French
33. Who
among
the following social reformers established the Advaita Ashram at Aluva?
A. K. M.
Kesavan
B. T. K.
Madhavan
C. Sree
Narayana Guru
D. E. M. S. Namboodiripad
34.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Carnatic Wars
1. The First
Carnatic War was an extension of the Anglo-French War in Europe which was
caused
by the Austrian
War of Succession.
2. The Second
Carnatic War was an extension of the Anglo-French War in Europe which was
caused by the
Seven Years War (1756-63).
3. Third
Carnatic War was due to rivalry in India for power, political influence and
expansion of
territories.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
35.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network
(eVIN):
1. It aims to
provide real-time information on vaccine stocks and flows, and storage
temperatures
across all cold
chain points in the country.
2. It is being
implemented under National Health Mission (NHM) by Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare.
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
36. Consider the following
events
1. Eka Movement
2. Bardoli Satyagraha
3. Tebhaga
Movement
Which of the
following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
A. 2-3-1
B. 1-2-3
C. 1-3-2
D. 2-1-3
37.
Consider
the following statements regarding Muhammad Shah
1. Muhammad
Shah was given the title of ‘Rangeela’ due to his luxurious life-style.
2. He
introduced izara system to improve the financial condition of the empire.
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
38.
Which
of the following is/are can be considered as causes of the Sepoy Revolt 1857:
1. The
annexation of Jhansi by Dalhousie employing the Doctrine of Lapse.
2. Oppressive
land revenue system.
3. Spread of
the news that the fat of cows and pigs was used in the greased cartridges.
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
39. Consider the following
statements
1. Under the
reign of Alamgir II, the Third Battle of Panipat took place.
2. Under the
reign of Shah Alam II, two decisive battles the Battle of Plassey and the
Battle of
Buxar took
place.
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
40.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Pokkali Rice:
1. It is known
for its salinity tolerance.
2. It is grown
in the coastal districts of Kerala.
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.
Consider
the following statements regarding the system of Dual Government in Bengal:
1. Robert Clive
introduced the dual system of government.
2. The Nizamat
rights, i.e., police and judicial functions, came under the control of the
Nawab.
3. The Diwani
rights, i.e., collecting revenues, came under the control of the Company.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
42.
Which
of the following personalities participated during Swadeshi Movement?
1. Ashwini
Coomar Banerjea
2. Prabhat
Kumar Roy
3. Subramaniya
Siva
Select the
correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
43.
Who
among the following social reformers started the newspaper ‘Rast-Goftar’?
A. Anand Mohan
Bose
B. Surendranath
Banerjea
C. Dadabhai
Naoroji
D. Raja Rammohan Roy
44.
Consider
the following pairs
Anglo-Maratha
War Treaties
1. First Anglo-Maratha War: Treaty of
Salbai
2. Second Anglo Maratha War: Treaty
of Bassein
3. Third Anglo-Maratha War: Treaty of
Poona
Which of the
pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
45.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Swadesh Darshan Scheme:
1. It was
launched by the Ministry of Culture.
2. It is a
central sector scheme.
3. It aims to
develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
46.
The
Treaty of ‘Eternal Friendship’ was signed by British with
A. Afghanistan
B. Sindh
C. Bhutan
D. Nepal
47.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Lord Macaulay’s Minute
1. It
recommended for the education of masses.
2. Lord
Macaulay held the view that Indian learning was inferior to European learning.
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
48. Consider the following
statements regarding the Prarthana Samaj:
1. It was
founded in 1867 in Bombay by Atmaram Pandurang.
2. The
Prarathana Samaj continued its work mainly through educational work directed at
women
and workers at
the lower level.
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
49.
Consider
the following statements regarding Anglo-Sikh Wars
1. The
Anglo-Sikh wars gave the two sides a mutual respect for each other’s fighting
prowess.
2. The first
Anglo-Sikh War ended with Treaty of Amritsar.
3. John
Lawrence became the first chief commissioner of Punjab.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
50.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Teesta River:
1. It
originates in the Sikkim Himalayas.
2. The Rangeet
River is a main tributary of Teesta River.
3. It forms the
border between Sikkim and West Bengal.
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
51.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Subsidiary System:
1. Satara was
the first state which was brought under Wellesley’s Subsidiary System.
2. Wellesley
reversed the non-intervention policy of his predecessor and formulated the
‘Subsidiary
Alliance’.
3. The Indian
state was called ‘the protected state’ and the British hereinafter were
referred to
as ‘the
paramount power’.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
52.
With
reference to the education policies of British, consider the following
statements
1. Wood’s
Despatch was considered as the “Magna Carta of English Education in India”
2. Wood’s
Despatch recommended English as the medium of instruction at all levels of the
education.
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
53.
Which
of the following Acts provided for the right to ask questions and discuss the
budget?
A. Indian
Councils Act, 1892
B. Charter Act,
1833
C. Charter Act,
1813
D. Indian Councils Act, 1861
54.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Charter Act of 1833
1. The liberal
and utilitarian philosophy of Bentham was made popular by the provisions of
this Act.
2. A Law Member
was appointed to the Governor-General’s Council and T. B. Macaulay was the
first Law
Member.
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.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation
Programme
(PMEGP):
1. It is a
credit linked subsidy programme for generation of employment opportunities
through
establishment
of micro enterprises in rural areas only to arrest the forced urban migration.
2. It is
central sector scheme to be administered by the Ministry of Rural Development.
3. The Scheme
is implemented by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD).
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. None
56.
Consider
the following statements regarding the administrative reforms by Bentinck
1. In the
military department, he abolished the system of double batta.
2. In the
judicial department, he abolished the provincial courts of appeal established
by
Cornwallis.
3. Introduction
of English in the lower courts and higher courts in the place of Persian.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
57.
Consider
the following statements regarding the education policies of British
1. Mass
education was largely neglected leading to widespread illiteracy.
2. Education
became a monopoly of upper and richer classes and city dwellers.
3. Emphasis was
given on scientific and technical education.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. None
58.
Consider
the following statements regarding Gopal Hari Deshmukh:
1. He was
popularly known by the name ‘Lokahitawadi’.
2. He started a
weekly Hitechchhu in both Gujarati and English.
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. Consider the following
statements regarding the policy of the Doctrine of Lapse
1. Dalhousie
maintained that there was a difference in principle between the right to
inherit
private
property and the right to govern.
2. According to
the Hindu Law, one can adopt a son in case of no male heir to inherit the
property.
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
60.
Which
among the following peaks is the highest peak of Aravalli Hills?
A. Guru Shikar
B. Dhupgarh
C. Arma Konda
D. Parasnath
61.
The
Policy of Masterly Inactivity was started by:
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord
Auckland
C. Lord Lytton
D. John Lawrence
62.
With
reference to the Development of Vernacular Education during British times,
consider the following
statements
1. Lord
Dalhousie expressed strong opinion in favor of English education.
2. The Hunter
Commission held that State should make special efforts for extension and
improvement of
vernacular education.
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
63.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Paramahansa Mandali:
1. It was
founded by Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
2. It
encouraged freedom of thought and rationality.
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.
Consider
the following statements:
1. The
Anglo-Nepalese war ended with the Treaty of Sagauli.
2. First Burma
War ended with the Treaty of Yandabo.
3. Second-Anglo
Afghan War ended with the Treaty of Gandamak.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
65.
Which
of the following countries is/are border Israel?
1. Lebanon
2. Syria
3. Egypt
4. Jordan
Select the
correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2 and 3
only
B. 2, 3 and 4
only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
66.
Younghusband
mission was sent to
A. Nepal
B. Tibet
C. Bhutan
D. Kashmir
67.
Consider
the following statements
1. Jagannath
Shankar Seth was the active promoter of girls’ schools in Maharashtra.
2. Bhau Daji
founded the Widow Remarriage Association in the 1850s.
3.
Veerasalingam Pantulu promoted education in Madras region.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
68.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act of 1861:
1. It provided
that the Viceroy shall nominate at least one Indian into his Executive Council.
2. It took way
the legislative powers from the Bombay and Madras Presidencies.
3. It empowered
the Viceroy to issue ordinances, but with the concurrence of the legislative
council, during
an emergency.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
69.
Who
founded the women organization ‘Bharat Stree Mahamandal’?
A. Sarla Devi
Chaudhurani
B. Pandita Ramabai
Saraswati
C. Cornelia
Sarabji
D. Tarabai Premchand
70.
Which
among the following organizations/institute released the Envistats India 2020
report?
A. The Forest
Survey of India (FSI)
B. The National
Statistical Office (NSO)
C. The Central
Statistics Office (CSO)
D. National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA)
71.
The
founder of the independent principality of Awadh was
A. Nizam-ul-Mulk
B. Zulfikar
Khan
C.
Burhan-ul-Mulk
D. Murshid Kuli Khan
72.
Who
was the first lady barrister of India?
A. Shaffi
Tyabji
B. Cornelia
Sarabji
C. Kamla Devi
Chattopadhyaya
D. Lady Dorab Tata
73.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Charter Act of 1853:
1. It separated
the legislative and executive functions of the Governor-General’s council.
2. It ended the
open competition system of selection and recruitment of civil servants.
3. It allowed
East India Company (EIC) to retain the possession of Indian territories on
trust for
the British
Crown for next twenty years.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 only
74.
Consider
the following statements
1. Nil Darpan
was a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858–1859.
2. Raja
Rammohan Roy was the author of Bahubivah book
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
75.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Island Development Agency (IDA):
1. It was
constituted under the aegis of Union Ministry of Shipping in 2017 for the
development
of islands.
2. Union
Minister of Shipping is the ex-officio chairperson of the Island Development
Agency
(IDA).
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
76.
Who
among the following gave the title of Raja to Rammohan Rai?
A. Bahadur Shah
I
B. Jahandar
Shah
C. Shah Alam II
D. Akbar II
77.
Consider
the following events
1. First
Anglo-Maratha War
2. Fourth
Anglo-Mysore War
3. Second Sikh
War
Which of the
following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
A. 3-2-1
B. 3-1-2
C. 2-1-3
D. 1-2-3
78.
Consider
the following statements regarding the National Pharmaceutical Authority (NPA)
1. It is an
independent body of experts under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. It
implements and enforces the provisions of the Drugs Price Control Order.
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
79.
Consider
the following statements regarding provisions of the Charter Act of 1793
1. The Home
Government members were to be paid out of British revenues.
2. The revenue
administration was separated from the judiciary functions.
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
80.
Recently,
which of the following state reserved all government jobs to its state
residents?
A.
Maharashtra
B. Punjab
C. Madhya
Pradesh
D. West Bengal
81.
Consider
the following statements regarding provisions of the Charter Act of 1813
1. The Company’s
shareholders were given a 50 per cent dividend on the revenue of India.
2. The Company’s
monopoly over trade in India ended.
3. Christian
missionaries were permitted to come to India and preach their religion.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
82.
With
reference to the Carnatic Wars, consider the following statements
1. The First
Carnatic war ended with signing of the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
2. During
second Carnatic war the French recalled Dupleix.
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
83.
Which
of the following is/are the functions of the National Testing Agency?
1. It aims to
create a question bank for all subjects using the modern techniques.
2. It aims to
establish a strong R&D culture as well as a pool of experts in different
aspects of
testing.
3. It aims to
undertake the reforms and training of school boards as well as other bodies
where
the testing
standards should be comparable with the entrance examinations.
Select the
correct answer using the code given below
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
84.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Indian Civil Service Act, 1861:
1. This Act
reserved certain offices for covenanted civil servants.
2. The
examination was held in England in English language, based on classical
learning of Greek
and Latin.
3. Satyendra
Nath Tagore became the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
85.
Consider
the following statements regarding the TRIFOOD Scheme
1. It is a
joint initiative of Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Ministry of Tribal
Affairs and
TRIFED.
2. Under this
scheme, a tertiary value addition center will be setup in the rural areas.
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
86.
Consider
the following statements regarding the First Carnatic War (1740-48)
1. Carnatic was
the name given by the Arabs to the Coromandel Coast and its hinterland.
2. The First
Carnatic War was an extension of the Anglo-French War in Europe.
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
87.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Policy of Ring-Fence
1. Lord
Wellesley followed a policy of ring-fence.
2. It aimed at
creating buffer zones to defend the Company’s frontiers.
3. Policy of
subsidiary alliance was an extension of the ring-fence system.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
88.
Identify
the national park based on the given facts
1. It is
recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
2. The park was
declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
3. The
sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses.
Select the
correct answer using the code given below:
A. Kaziranga
National Park
B. Manas
National Park
C. Dibru
Saikhowa National Parrk
D. Nameri National Park
89.
Consider
the following statements regarding the Treaty of Allahabad
1. Nawab
Shuja-ud-Daula agreed to surrender Allahabad and Kara to Emperor Shah Alam II.
2. Shah Alam II
agreed to issue a farman granting the diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to the
East India
Company.
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
90.
What
is the correct sequence of island located in Indian Ocean as one proceeds from
Lakshadweep?
A.
Maldives-Chagos Archipelago-Seychelles-Mauritius
B.
Maldives-Mauritius- Seychelles-Chagos Archipelago
C. Mauritius-Maldives- Seychelles-Chagos Archipelago
D. Mauritius- Chagos Archipelago-Seychelles-Maldives
91.
Consider
the following statements
1. Haidar Ali
died of cancer during first Anglo-Mysore war.
2. Lord Ripon
took control of Mysore on grounds of misgovernance in 1831.
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
92.
Who
among the following freedom fighters wrote the book regarding the Revolt of
1857 as ‘The War of Indian
Independence’?
A. Bal
Gangadhar Tilak
B. Surendranth
Banerjea
C. V.D.
Savarkar
D. Subash Chandra Bose
93.
Dehing
Pataki Wildlife Sanctuary, sometimes seen in the news, is located in
A. Arunachal
Pradesh
B. Assam
C. West Bengal
D. None of the above
94.
The
Lottery Committee (1817) was concerned with:
A. Relationship
with Princely States
B. Civil
Service
C. Town
planning
D. Gambling
95.
With
reference to the Global Geo-Park, Consider the following statements
1. They are
single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international
geological
significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and
sustainable
development.
2. It empowers
local communities and gives them the opportunity to develop cohesive
partnerships
with the common goal of promoting the area’s significant geological processes,
features etc.
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
96. 'No religion, No caste and No
God for mankind’ is a statement ascribed to:
A. E. V.
Ramaswamy Naicker
B. Sahadran
Ayyappan
C. Shri
Narayana Guru
D. Mahatma Gandhi
97. Consider the following
statements regarding the Islamic Reform Movements during 19th
century
in British
India:
1. Ahmadiya
movement had progressive outlook which opposed polygamy, veiling of women and
classical rules
of divorce.
2. Deoband
Movement aimed at propagating the pure teachings of the Quran and Hadis among
Muslims.
Which of the
statements given above is/are not correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
98.
Consider
the following statements regarding the International Thermonuclear Experimental
Reactor (ITER)
Project
1. It is an
experimental fusion facility construction in Europe.
2. India is not a part of this project.
3. ITER will be
the first fusion device to test the integrated technologies, materials and
physics
regimes
necessary for the commercial production of fusion-based electricity.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
99.
Consider
the following pairs of centres of
Revolt of 1857 and leaders
associated:
Revolt
Centre =Leaders:
1. Bihar =Begum Hazrat Mahal
2. Lucknow= Nana Sahib
3. Jhansi =
Laxmibai
Which of the
pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
100. Genetic Engineering
Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is constituted under the aegis of
A.
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
B. The Wildlife
Protection Act, 1972
C. The Water
(Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974
D. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
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