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Q.1 The term “Britannia” in the context of modern Indian history refers to-A. The first ship from Great Britain to land on Indian shoresB. A feminine figure, who is a symbol of British powerC. A bread company that opened its first factory in 1929, at BombayD. A policy of British control over the Indian princely states

Answer : B,

Solution :

Britannia was a symbol of British power and influence. She was a national personification ofthe identity of British. Cartographer James Rennel was asked by Robert Clive to produce mapsof Hindustan. Since Rennel was a supporter of British conquest of India, he tries to suggestthat Indians willingly gave over their ancient texts to Britannia – the symbol of British power –as if asking her to become the protector of Indian culture.

Q.2 Arrange the following list of Governor Generals/viceroys of British India chronologically1. Lord Mountbatten2. Lord Dalhousie3. Lord Canning4. Lord William BentinckA. 1,2,3,4B. 2,3,4,1C. 4,2,3,1D. 4,3,2,1

Answer : C,

Solution :

We all know that Lord Mountbatten was the last viceroy so option a is incorrect. Lord Canningwas the Governor General during The Revolt of 1857 and Lord Dalhousie introduced TheDoctrine of Lapse which later led to the 1857 Revolt. Hence 2 comes before 3. WilliamBentinck was the Governor General of India from 1833-35, and therefore comes first in theChronology.

Q.3 In 1600, the East India Company acquired a charter from the ruler of England, QueenElizabeth I. This meant that:A. No other trading group in Europe could compete with the East India Company.B. The company could venture across oceans, looking for new lands from which it could

buy goods and slaves, and carry them back to Europe to sell at cheaper prices.C. The company did not have to fear competition from other English trading companies.D. The company could administer the territories it conquered and wage wars with other

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Answer : C,

Solution :

Option a is incorrect because the charter gave EIC the monopoly to trade in India withoutcompetition from any other trading group in England (not Europe). With this charter, thecompany could venture into new lands and buy goods only (not slaves) at a cheaper price andsell them back at Europe at a higher price, hence option b is also incorrect. Option d is wrongas the company neither had the permission to conquer territories nor wage wars back in 1600as it was purely a trading company.

Q.4 Match the following:The EIC established trading posts in-

A. 1a, 2b, 3c, 4dB. 1d, 2a, 3b, 4cC. 1d, 2a, 3c, 4bD. 1a, 2d, 3c, 4b

Answer : B,

Solution :

East India Company’s 1st factory was established at Surat in 1612 as they first came to Surat in1608. This naturally rules out options a and d. Sir Thomas Roe reached the court of theMughal Emperor, Jahangir, as the emissary of King James I in 1615, and gained for the Britishthe right to establish a factory at Surat. Gradually the British eclipsed the Portuguese and overthe years they saw a massive expansion of their trading operations in India. Numerous tradingposts were established along the east and west coasts of India including Madras (1639),Bombay (1668) and Calcutta (1690) (in that order).

Q.5 Consider the following statements regarding Battle of Plassey (1757):1. Sirajuddaulah asked the Company to stop meddling in the political affairs of hisdominion, stop fortification, and pay the revenues.2. The Nawab marched with 30,000 soldiers to the English factory at Kassimbazar,captured the Company officials, locked the warehouse, disarmed all Englishmen, andblockaded English ships.3. Robert Clive led the Company’s army against Sirajuddaulah at Plassey.4. The forces led by Mir Jafar, one of Sirajuddaulah’s commanders fought bravely in thewar but were defeated by Robert Clive’s army.Which of the following is incorrect:


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A. Only 4B. Only 2C. 1, 2 and 4D. 1 and 2

Answer : A,

Solution :

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are all correct. When Alivardi Khan died in 1756, Sirajuddaulah becamethe nawab of Bengal. The Company was worried about his power and keen on a puppet rulerwho would willingly give trade concessions and other privileges. So it tried, though withoutsuccess, to help one of Sirajuddaulah’s rivals become the nawab. An infuriated Sirajuddaulahasked the Company to stop meddling in the political affairs of his dominion, stop fortification,and pay the revenues.

After negotiations failed, the Nawab marched with 30,000 soldiers to the English factory atKassimbazar, captured the Company officials, locked the warehouse, disarmed all Englishmen,and blockaded English ships. Then he marched to Calcutta to establish control over theCompany’s fort there. On hearing the news of the fall of Calcutta, Company officials in Madrassent forces under the command of Robert Clive, reinforced by naval fleets. Prolongednegotiations with the Nawab followed. Finally, in 1757, Robert Clive led the Company’s armyagainst Sirajuddaulah at Plassey.

One of the main reasons for the defeat of the Nawab was that the forces led by Mir Jafar, oneof Sirajuddaulah’s commanders, never fought the battle. Clive had managed to secure hissupport by promising to make him nawab after crushing Sirajuddaulah. Hence statement 4 iswrong.

Q.6 Consider the following about the reasons why British were furious with Tipu Sultan: 1. Mysore had grown in strength under the leadership of powerful rulers like Haidar Ali (ruledfrom 1761 to 1782) and his famous son Tipu Sultan (ruled from 1782 to 1799). 2. Mysore controlled the profitable trade of the Malabar Coast where the Company purchasedpepper and cardamom. 3. In 1785 Tipu Sultan stopped the export of sandalwood, pepper and cardamom through theports of his kingdom, and disallowed local merchants from trading with the Company. 4. He also established a close relationship with the Dutch in India and modernized his armywith their help.Select the incorrect answer:A. Both 2 and 3B. Only 3C. 2,3 and 4D. Only 4

Answer : D,


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Solution :

statement 4 is incorrect because Tipu Sultan established connections with the French (notDutch). The Company resorted to direct military confrontation when it saw a threat to itspolitical or economic interests. The British were furious. They saw Haidar and Tipu asambitious, arrogant and dangerous – rulers who had to be controlled and crushed. Four warswere fought with Mysore (1767-69, 1780-84, 1790-92 and 1799). Only in the last – the Battle ofSeringapatam – did the Company ultimately win a victory.

Q.7 Match the following Maratha confederacies of the eighteenth century:

A. 1a, 2d, 3c, 4bB. 1b, 2a, 3c, 4dC. 1b, 2a, 3d, 4cD. 1a, 2d, 3b, 4c

Answer : C,

Solution :

From the late eighteenth century the Company also sought to curb and eventually destroyMaratha power. With their defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, the Marathas’ dreamof ruling from Delhi was shattered. They were divided into many states under different chiefs(sardars) belonging to dynasties such as Sindhia (Gwalior), Holkar (Indore), Gaikwad (Baroda)and Bhonsle (Nagpur). These chiefs were held together in a confederacy under a Peshwa(Principal Minister) who became its effective military and administrative head based in Pune.

Q.8 What was the declaration under the Doctrine of Lapse policy, devised by Lord DalhousieA. The (ruling) British would enter into a contract with a local ruler. This ruler had to accept

many conditions.B. The ruler would acknowledge the East India Company as the power in India.C. The Rulers of Indian states could borrow money from the British, failing the repayment of

which, their kingdom would be lapsed to the British.D. If an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would “lapse”, that is, become part

of Company territory.

Answer : D,

Solution :

The first two options are wrong because they are the provisions of the Subsidiary Alliancesystem, devised by Lord Wellesley. Option c is wrong as the East India Company was not a


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bank. The final wave of annexations occurred under Lord Dalhousie who was the Governor-General from 1848 to 1856.One kingdom after another was annexed simply by applying thisdoctrine: Satara (1848), Sambalpur (1850), Udaipur (1852), Nagpur (1853) and Jhansi (1854).

Q.9 The terms Qazi and Mufti in Modern Indian History refers to:A. Revenue measurements for estimating the value of agricultural landB. Judicial posts whose value decreased after Warren Hastings came to powerC. Mughal administrative postsD. Grants issued by Mughals to the subsidiary kingdoms

Answer : B,

Solution :

Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General, introduced several administrative reforms,notably in the sphere of justice. From 1772 a new system of justice was established. Eachdistrict was to have two courts – a criminal court (faujdari adalat) and a civil court (diwaniadalat). Maulvis and Hindu pandits interpreted Indian laws for the European district collectorswho presided over civil courts. The criminal courts were still under a qazi and a mufti butunder the supervision of the collectors.

Q.10 Consider the following:1. Introduced in the North Western Provinces of the Bengal Presidency (most of this area isnow in Uttar Pradesh)2. An Englishman called Holt Mackenzie devised the system which came into effect in 1822.3. The estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenuethat each village had to pay.The following were the features of:A. Mahalwari settlementB. Ryotwari settlementC. Permanent settlementD. Jagirdari settlement

Answer : A,

Solution :

By the early nineteenth century many of the Company officials were convinced that the systemof revenue had to be changed again. The company could not fix revenues permanently when itneeded money to meet its expenses of administration and trade. Hence permanent settlementwas not working in some regions. Mackenzie felt that the village was an important socialinstitution in north Indian society and needed to be preserved. Under his directions, collectorswent from village to village, inspecting the land, measuring the fields, and recording thecustoms and rights of different groups. The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it tothe Company was given to the village headman, rather than the zamindar. This system came to


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be known as the mahalwari settlement.

Q.11 Which of the following statements about the nij cultivation is incorrect:A. It was a land settlement between the planters and ryots wherein the ryots were bound

to a bond to undertake a cultivation for a particular crop.B. It was one of the main systems under which Indigo was cultivatedC. The planters found it difficult to expand the area under nij cultivationD. Ryoti system of cultivation was adopted for Indigo after the failure of the nij system and

after the Indigo revolts.

Answer : D,

Solution :

Within the system of nij cultivation, the planter produced indigo in lands that he directlycontrolled. He either bought the land or rented it from other zamindars and produced indigoby directly employing hired labourers. Option d is wrong because the nij contracts wereadopted after indigo revolts. Before the indigo revolt (1858) raiyati (ryoti) system waspracticed.

Q.12 Which of the following were not the effects of colonial rule on tribal lives?A. Tribal chiefs lost much of their administrative power and were forced to follow laws made

by British officials in India.B. The British introduced land settlements that affected the Jhum cultivators. Some peasants

were declared landowners, others tenants.C. The British extended their control over all forests and declared that forests were state

property.D. Tribal groups were accepting of the colonial laws and welcomed them with a few changes.

Answer : D,

Solution :

Many tribal groups reacted against the colonial forest laws. They disobeyed the new rules,continued with practices that were declared illegal, and at times rose in open rebellion. Suchwas the revolt of Songram Sangma in 1906 in Assam, and the forest satyagraha of the 1930s inthe Central Provinces.

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A. 1a, 2d, 3c, 4bB. 1c, 2a, 3b, 4dC. 1b, 2a, 3c, 4dD. 1b, 2a, 3d, 4c

Answer : C,

Solution :

Through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, tribal groups in different parts of the countryrebelled against the changes in laws, the restrictions on their practices, the new taxes theyhad to pay, and the exploitation by traders and moneylenders. The Kols rebelled in 1831-32,Santhals rose in revolt in 1855, the Bastar Rebellion in central India broke out in 1910 and theWarli Revolt in Maharashtra in 1940.

Q.14 Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?A. Battle of Buxar : Mir Jafar vs CliveB. Battle of Wandiwash : French vs East India CompanyC. Battle of Chilianwala : Dalhousie vs MarathasD. Battle of Kharda : Nizam vs East India Company

Answer : B,

Solution :

In 1761, the Battle of Wandiwash was fought between the French and the EIC, in whichFrench were defeated and their power came to an end.

Q.15 Who among the following was the son of Peshawa Baji Rao ll?A. Nana SahebB. Raghunath RaoC. Balaji Baji RaoD. Nana Phadnis

Answer : A,

Solution :

Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II, pleaded that he be given his father’spension when the latter died. However, the Company, confident of its superiority and militarypowers, turned down these pleas.

Q.16 Which of the below was not a British attempt to reform the Indian society?A. Laws were passed to stop the practice of sati and to encourage the remarriage of

widows.B.


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English-language education was actively promoted.C. A new law was passed to make conversion to Christianity easier.D. Vernacular press act was passed to encourage free press.

Answer : D,

Solution :

The British believed that Indian society had to be reformed. Laws were passed to stop thepractice of sati and to encourage the remarriage of widows. English-language education wasactively promoted. After 1830, the Company allowed Christian missionaries to function freelyin its domain and even own land and property. In 1850, a new law was passed to makeconversion to Christianity easier. This law allowed an Indian who had converted to Christianityto inherit the property of his ancestors. Many Indians began to feel that the British weredestroying their religion, their social customs and their traditional way of life. Option d iswrong because the Vernacular Press act, 1878 was aimed at curbing free speech andvernacular language criticism of British Policies.

Q.17 The British Parliament passed a new Act in 1858 and transferred the powers of the East IndiaCompany to the British Crown in order to ensure a more responsible management of Indianaffairs:1. A member of the British Cabinet was appointed Secretary of State for India.2. The Governor-General of India was given the title of Viceroy, that is, a personalrepresentative of the Crown.3. It established a system of double government with the Board of control and Court ofDirectors.4. Although the Secretary of State was not a member of British Cabinet, he was responsible tothe British Parliament.Choose the correct options:A. 2 onlyB. 1 and 2C. 1, 2 and 3D. All are correct

Answer : B,

Solution :

option 3 is wrong because the 1858 Act abolished the system of double government that wasalready present with the East India Company’s rule. Option 4 is incorrect because theSecretary of State for India was a member of the British Cabinet.

Q.18 The development of cotton industries in Britain affected textile producers in India in severalways.1. Indian textiles now had to compete with British textiles in the European and American


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markets.2. Exporting textiles to England also became increasingly difficult since very high duties wereimposed on Indian textiles imported into Britain3. By the beginning of the nineteenth century, English-made cotton textiles successfully oustedIndian goods from their traditional markets in Africa, America and Europe.4. Though thousands became unemployed, the Bengal weavers thrived as they had superiorweaving technique.Choose the incorrect statement:A. 1 and 2B. Only 4C. 1 and 3D. 2 and 4

Answer : B,

Solution :

Thousands of weavers in India were now thrown out of employment. Bengal weavers were theworst hit. English and European companies stopped buying Indian goods and their agents nolonger gave out advances to weavers to secure supplies. Distressed weavers wrote petitions tothe government to help them.

Q.19 In what context was the term “wootz” used in the history of Modern India?A. A special type of high carbon steelB. A Governor of BengalC. A technique of cultivationD. The name of a battle

Answer : A,

Solution :

The sword had an incredibly hard and sharp edge that could easily rip through the opponent’sarmour. This quality of the sword came from a special type of high carbon steel called Wootzwhich was produced all over south India. Wootz steel when made into swords produced a verysharp edge with a flowing water pattern. This pattern came from very small carbon crystalsembedded in the iron.

Q.20 In 1854, the Court of Directors of the East India Company in London sent an educationaldespatch to the Governor-General in India. It was known as “Wood’s Despatch”. Who wasCharles Wood?A. King of BritainB. Prime Minister of BritainC. President of the Board of Control of EICD. The then Viceroy


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Answer : C,

Solution :

Issued by Charles Wood, the President of the Board of Control of the Company, it has come tobe known as Wood’s Despatch. Outlining the educational policy that was to be followed inIndia, it emphasised once again the practical benefits of a system of European learning, asopposed to Oriental knowledge.

One of the practical uses the Despatch pointed to was economic. European learning, it said,would enable Indians to recognise the advantages that flow from the expansion of trade andcommerce, and make them see the importance of developing the resources of the country.Introducing them to European ways of life, would change their tastes and desires, and create ademand for British goods, for Indians would begin to appreciate and buy things that wereproduced in Europe.

Q.21 Which of the following was not a critique on western civilization by Gandhi?A. Focused on reading and writing rather than oral knowledgeB. It valued textbooks rather than lived experience and practical knowledgeC. He argued that education ought to develop a person’s mind and soul.D. All of the above are right

Answer : D,

Solution :

Literacy – or simply learning to read and write – by itself did not count as education. Peoplehad to work with their hands, learn a craft, and know how different things operated. Thiswould develop their mind and their capacity to understand.

Q.22 Match the following:

A. 1a, 2b, 3c, 4dB. 1b, 2a, 3c, 4dC. 1b, 2c, 3d, 4aD. 1b, 2a, 3c, 4d

Answer : C,


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Solution :

Raja Rammohan Roy supported Western education, including learning of English and theknowledge of science and philosophy. He, along with David Hare, a missionary, foundedschools to impart English education to Indian children. He developed the Hindu College, whichfinally developed into the Presidency College in Calcutta. His efforts led to the abolition of Satithrough law.

Dayanand Saraswati brought about a complete overhaul of the education system byintroducing Anglo-Vedic schools to offer Indian students an updated curriculum teaching boththe knowledge of the Vedas along with contemporary English education.

Jyotiba Phule revolted against the domination of the Brahmins and struggled for the rights ofpeasants and other low-caste people. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was also a pioneer for womeneducation in India and fought for education of girls throughout his life.

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar also became an impassioned supporter of female education and anopponent of polygamy.

Q.23 A great scholar of Sanskrit, she felt that Hinduism was oppressive towards women, and wrotea book about the miserable lives of upper-caste Hindu women. She founded a widows’ home atPoona to provide shelter to widows who had been treated badly by their husbands’ relatives.Who is this?A. Pandita RamabaiB. Begum Rokeya SekhawatC. Tarabai ShindeD. Kastur Ba Gandhi

Answer : A,

Solution :

Pandita Ramabai’ was a social worker, scholar and a champion of women’s’ rights, freedomand education. ‘Pandita’ was the title bestowed on her excellent command over Sanskrit at avery young age.

Q.24 “oru jati, oru matam, oru daivam manushyanu” (one caste, one religion, one god forhumankind). Which great caste reformer said the above?A. ShankaracharyaB. Shri Narayana GuruC. BasaveshwaraD. E V Ramaswamy Naicker

Answer : B,


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Solution :

In what is present-day Kerala, a guru from Ezhava caste, Shri Narayana Guru, proclaimed theideals of unity for his people. He argued against treating people unequally on the basis ofcaste differences. According to him, all humankind belonged to the same caste. One of hisfamous statements was: “oru jati, oru matam, oru daivam manushyanu” (one caste, onereligion, one god for humankind).

Q.25 “He had been an ascetic in his early life and had studied Sanskrit scriptures carefully. Later,he became a member of the Congress, only to leave it in disgust when he found that at a feastorganised by nationalists, seating arrangements followed caste distinctions – that is, the lowercastes were made to sit at a distance from the upper castes. Convinced that untouchables hadto fight for their dignity, he founded the Self Respect Movement.” Who does the extract talkabout?0A. C.N. AnnaduraiB. M.G. RamachandranC. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker (Periyar)D. Shri Narayana Guru

Answer : C,

Solution :

Periyar founded the Self Respect Movement. He argued that untouchables were the trueupholders of an original Tamil and Dravidian culture which had been subjugated by Brahmans.He felt that all religious authorities saw social divisions and inequality as God-given.Untouchables had to free themselves, therefore, from all religions in order to achieve socialequality. Periyar was an outspoken critic of Hindu scriptures, especially the Codes of Manu,the ancient lawgiver, and the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana. He said that these texts hadbeen used to establish the authority of Brahmans over lower castes and the domination of menover women.

These assertions did not go unchallenged. The forceful speeches, writings and movements oflower caste leaders did lead to rethinking and some self-criticism among upper-castenationalist leaders.

Q.26 The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, founded by Sayyid Ahmed Khan in 1875 was aproduct of the:A. Derozio’s Young Bengal MovementB. Singh Sabha MoovementC. The Ramakrishna MissionD. The Aligarh movement

Answer : D,


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Solution :

Founded at Aligarh, it later became the Aligarh Muslim University. The institution offeredmodern education, including Western science, to Muslims. The Aligarh Movement, as it wasknown, had an enormous impact in the area of educational reform.

Q.27 It provided for the trial of British or European persons by Indians, and sought equalitybetween British and Indian judges in the country. But when white opposition forced thegovernment to withdraw the bill, Indians were enraged. The event highlighted the racialattitudes of the British in India. This event is:A. The Ilbert bill controversyB. Passing of the Morley- Minto reformsC. The Regulating Act, reforming judiciary in IndiaD. The Simon Commission controversy

Answer : A,

Solution :

In 1883, there was a furore over the attempt by the government to introduce the Ilbert Bill.The bill provided for the trial of British or European persons by Indians, and sought equalitybetween British and Indian judges in the country. But when white opposition forced thegovernment to withdraw the bill, Indians were enraged. The event highlighted the racialattitudes of the British in India.

Q.28 Consider the following about the Partition of Bengal:Which one of the following is incorrect?A. All sections of the Congress – the Moderates and the Radicals, as they may be called –

opposed it.B. Large public meetings and demonstrations were organized and novel methods of mass

protest developed.C. The struggle that unfolded came to be known as the Swadeshi movement, strongest in

Bengal but with echoes elsewhere too.D. Gandhi played a prominent role in bringing the masses together.

Answer : D,

Solution :

The Partition of Bengal took place in 1905. Gandhi only came to India in 1916.

Q.29 Consider the following about the impact of First World War on India :1. It led to a huge rise in the defense expenditure of the Government of India. The governmentin turn increased taxes on individual incomes and business profits.2. Increased military expenditure and the demands for war supplies led to a sharp rise in


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prices which created great difficulties for the common people.3. Business groups decreased in profits from the war. It reduced the demand for industrialgoods (jute bags, cloth, rails).4. Caused an increase of imports from other countries into India.Select the correct answer:A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 3 and 4 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. All are correct

Answer : A,

Solution :

The First World War altered the economic and political situation in India. It led to a huge risein the defence expenditure of the Government of India. The government in turn increasedtaxes on individual incomes and business profits. Increased military expenditure and thedemands for war supplies led to a sharp rise in prices which created great difficulties for thecommon people. On the other hand, business groups reaped fabulous profits from the war. Thewar created a demand for industrial goods (jute bags, cloth, rails) and caused a decline ofimports from other countries into India. So Indian industries expanded during the war, andIndian business groups began to demand greater opportunities for development.

Q.30 The Khilafat issue was a prelude to:A. The Civil Disobedience MovementB. The Swadeshi MovementC. The Non-Cooperation MovementD. The Quit India Movement

Answer : C,

Solution :

In 1920 the British imposed a harsh treaty on the Turkish Sultan or Khalifa. People werefurious about this as they had been about the Jallianwala massacre. Also, Indian Muslims werekeen that the Khalifa be allowed to retain control over Muslim sacred places in the erstwhileOttoman Empire. The leaders of the Khilafat agitation, Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, nowwished to initiate a full-fledged Non-Cooperation Movement. Gandhiji supported their call andurged the Congress to campaign against “Punjab wrongs” (Jallianwala massacre), the Khilafatwrong and demand swaraj.

Q.31 Members of which group assassinated Saunders, a police officer who had led a lathichargethat caused the death of Lala Lajpat Rai?A. INAB. Ghadar Party


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C. Extremist wing of the CongressD. HSRA

Answer : D,

Solution :

Revolutionary nationalists such as Bhagat Singh and his comrades wanted to fight colonial ruleand the rich exploiting classes through a revolution of workers and peasants. For this purposethey founded the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in 1928 at FerozeshahKotla in Delhi. Members of the HSRA assassinated Saunders, a police officer who had led alathi-charge that caused the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.

Q.32 Gandhiji and his followers marched for over 240 miles from Sabarmati to the coastal town ofDandi where they broke the government law by:A. Picketing state owned alcohol shopsB. Making khadi and distributing it to foreignersC. Gathering natural salt found on the seashore, and boiling sea water to produce salt.D. Conducting 100 widow remarriages

Answer : C,

Solution :

Purna Swaraj would never come on its own. It had to be fought for. In 1930, Gandhiji declaredthat he would lead a march to break the salt law. According to this law, the state had amonopoly on the manufacture and sale of salt. Mahatma Gandhi along with other nationalistsreasoned that it was sinful to tax salt since it is such an essential item of our food. The SaltMarch related the general desire of freedom to a specific grievance shared by everybody, andthus did not divide the rich and the poor.

Q.33 Arrange the following chronologically1. Quit India Movement2. August Offer3. Cabinet Mission4. Rajaji FormulaOptions:A. 1, 2, 3, 4B. 2, 1, 4, 3C. 2, 1, 3, 4D. 1, 4, 3, 2

Answer : B,

Solution :


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On 8 August 1940, early in the Battle of Britain, the Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, madethe so-called August Offer, a fresh proposal promising the expansion of the Executive Councilto include more Indians, the establishment of an advisory war council, giving full weight tominority opinion, and the recognition of Indians' right to frame their own constitution (afterthe end of the war). In return, it was hoped that all parties and communities in India wouldcooperate in Britain's war effort.

The above are the events that were crucial in deciding the future for India and the nature of itsindependence. On 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Committee session inBombay,Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the 'Quit India' movement. The nextday,Gandhi, Nehru and many other leaders of the Indian National Congress were arrested bythe British Government.

C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), a Congress leader from Madras, devised a proposal for theCongress to offer the League the Muslim Pakistan based on plebiscite of all the people in theregions where Muslims made a majority. Although the formula was opposed even within theCongress party, Gandhi used it as his proposal in his talks with Jinnah in 1944. However,Jinnah rejected the proposal and the talks failed.

Early in 1946, the Labour Government dispatched an all-party parliamentary delegation toIndia to meet Indian leaders and convince them of the British desire for an early settlement ofthe Indian constitutional issue (Cabinet Mission).

Q.34 Which famous personality in Modern Indian History was associated with the INA?A. Rash Bihari GhoseB. Chandrashekhar AzadC. Subhash Chandra BoseD. Bhagat Singh

Answer : C,

Solution :

A radical nationalist, with socialist leanings, Bose did not share Gandhiji’s ideal of ahimsa,though he respected him as the “Father of the Nation”. In January 1941, he secretly left hisCalcutta home, went to Singapore, via Germany, and raised the Azad Hind Fauj or the IndianNational Army (INA), to free India from British control. In 1944 the INA tried to invade Indiathrough Imphal and Kohima but the campaign failed. The INA members were imprisoned andtried. People across the country, from all walks of life, participated in the movement againstthe INA trials.

Q.35 The recently launched COMMIT Programme launched for State Government officials toimprove public service delivery mechanism and provide citizen centric administration hasbeen launched by which ministry:A. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) with United Nations Development

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Britain

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viceroy_of_India

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Hope,_2nd_Marquess_of_Linlithgow

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plebiscite

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandhi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinnah


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Programme (UNDP)B. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) with World Health Organisation (WHO)C. Ministry of Finance with United Nations Development Programme (UNDPD. Ministry of Finance with with World Health Organisation (WHO)

Answer : A,

Solution :

A new training programme Comprehensive Online Modified Modules on Induction Training(COMMIT) for State Government officials with UNDP to improve the public service deliverymechanism and provide citizen centric administration through capacity building of officialswho interact with the citizens on day-to-day basis.

For more info, read: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=166988

Q.36 Which country recently legalised same sex marriage as well as adoption rights and full maritalrights for gay couples?A. Sri LankaB. GermanyC. ThailandD. South Africa

Answer : B,

Solution :

Same-sex couples in Germany have been able to form civil unions since 2001, and opinion pollshave shown for years that most Germans favor legalizing same-sex marriage. But until recentlyconservatives had consistently prevented the issue from coming to a vote in Parliament.Withthe passage of the measure, Germany will join Ireland, France, Spain and other nations inextending full marital rights to same-sex couples, including the right to adopt children.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/30/germany-poised-legalise-same-sex-marriage-bill-law

Q.37 What did Vijay Kelkar's Task Force's Report from 2003 recommend:A. Universal Basic IncomeB. Banning cow slaughterC. GSTD. D) Demonetisation

Answer : C,

Solution :

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=166988

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/24/world/europe/ireland-gay-marriage-referendum.html




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The basic objective of the Kelkar Committee was to arrive at long-term sustainable solutions toenhance transparency, reduce transaction costs, promote growth, improve tax compliance andto increase the tax-to-GDP ratio through a world-class fiscal regime. The report largely focuseson the simplification and rationalisation of tax laws and to impart a greater transparency in taxadministration. It also recommended for the first time GST to replace the existing tax regime.

Q.38 The recently launched i3 or Innovate in India Program has been launched under:A. National Biopharma MissionB. National Ayurvedic MissionC. National Agricultural MissionD. NIF

Answer : A,

Solution :

The National Biopharma Mission will provide a holistic and integrated approach to strengthenand support the entire product development value chain for accelerating the research leads toproduct development. This will help not only in immediate product development addressingpublic health needs, but will also help to create an ecosystem which will facilitate developmentof a continuous pipeline of products.

i3 is a flagship program of the Government of India in collaboration with World Bank. It iscommitted to make India a hub for design and development of novel, affordable and effectivebiopharmaceutical products and solutions.It is the first ever Industry-Academia mission toaccelerate biopharmaceutical development in India aspiring to create an enabling ecosystemto promote entrepreneurship and indigenous manufacturing in the sector.


Q.39 QR-SAM developed by DRDO is a1. quick reaction surface to surface2. short range missile3. with a strike range of 25 to 30 km with an ability to engage multiple targetsA. 1, 2, 3B. 2 onlyC. 2 and 3D. None of the above

Answer : C,

Solution :

The first statement is wrong. It is a surface to air, quick reaction missile



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Q.40 Kambala is a bullock cart recently in news that is practiced inA. KeralaB. KarnatakaC. Tamil naduD. Andhra pradesh

Answer : B,

Solution :

The president promulgated an ordinance recently legalising bullock cart race and bull run astraditional sport involving animals exempting them fom The Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsAct, 1960

Q.41 The Jainsem from Meghalaya is aA. A bambooB. A traditional danceC. A traditional attireD. A musical form

Answer : C,

Solution :

Jainsem is a traditional attire worn by women in Meghalaya every day

Q.42 This famous mosque of which only a leaning minaret nicknamed al Hadba or the humpbackwas recently destroyed by the ISIS in Iraq. The mosque in question isA. Great Mosque of samarraB. Imam Ali MosqueC. Abu Hanifa mosqueD. The Great mosque of al Nuri

Answer : D,

Solution :

The Iraqi military said militants had blown up the mosque and the leaning al-Hadba minaret,one of the most famous landmarks in the Old City, as troops advanced on it.But IS accused theUS-led coalition of destroying the mosque, which was also of great symbolic importance toboth sides of the conflict.It is where IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made a rare publicappearance in early July 2014 and gave a speech proclaiming the creation of a new"caliphate", only weeks after his fighters seized control of the city.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-39339373

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-39339373


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Q.43 Consider the following about White Tigers1. White Tigers are a variant of the Bengal Tiger2. It is predominantly found in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh3. They have white fur4. They lack the pigment phelomelanin which is found in orange colored Bengal TigersA. 1 and 2B. All of the aboveC. 4 onlyD. None of the above

Answer : B,

Solution :

A rare white tiger was spotted for the first time in Nilgiris. We’ll cover more about differentvariants within white tigers in the future tests.

Q.44 The new ‘Bond Connect Scheme’, an effort to liberalise and strengthen the country’s capitalmarket, was recently launched byA. RussiaB. IndiaC. ChinaD. South Africa

Answer : C,

Solution :

“China opened itself to foreign investors on Monday by liberalising rules that regulateparticipation in its massive bond market. The new Bond Connect scheme, which was keenlyawaited for months, allows large foreign investors such as banks and pension funds to buy andsell mainland Chinese bonds through offshore accounts in Hong Kong. China’s bond market,the third largest in the world, is estimated to be over $9 trillion in value and is expected todouble in size over the next five years.”

Q.45 Narendra Modi was recently the first Indian PM to visit Israel. Some of the MoUs recentlysigned were :1. A MoU for setting up of India-Israel Industrial R&D & Technological Innovation Fund(I4F)2. MoU for conservation of water in India3. MoU on State Water Utility Reform in India4. India-Israel Development Cooperation- 3-year work program in Agriculture (2018-2020)A. 1 onlyB. All of the aboveC. 2 and 3


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D. None of the above

Answer : B,

Solution :

Q.46 The recently launched ‘MERIT’ app launched by the Ministry of Power is related to theA. procurement of coalB. e bidding of mineralsC. spectrum allocationD. renewable energy

Answer : A,

Solution :

MERIT app and an ebidding portal was launched to select Independent Power Producers(IPPs) for procurement of power by transferring their domestic coal under the scheme offlexibility in utilization of domestic coal. The app displays extensive array of informationregarding the merit order such as daily state-wise marginal variable costs of all generators,daily source-wise power purchases of respective states/UTs with source-wise fixed andvariable costs, energy volumes and purchase prices. The app also gives information regardingreasons for deviation from merit order such as must run conditions, transmission constraints.

Q.47 India has been ranked 23rd out of 165 nations in the second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)that measures the commitment of nations across the world to cyber security. The index isreleased byA. World BankB. World Economic ForumC. International Telecommunication ProgrammeD. UNDP


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Answer : C,

Solution :

India has been listed in the “maturing category” of the index with a score of 0.683. ITU is theUnited Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs).ITU has ranked the countries based on the countries’ legal, technical and organisationalinstitutions, educational and research capabilities, as well as their cooperation in information-sharing networks. The index also figured the improvement and strengthening of the five pillarsof the ITU Global Cybersecurity Agenda, namely, legal, technical, organisational, capacitybuilding and international cooperation.

Q.48 Recently UNESCO put the Old City of Hebron on its heritage in danger list. It is inA. IranB. IraqC. PalestineD. Qatar

Answer : C,

Solution :

http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/unesco-puts-city-of-hebron-on-its-heritage-in-danger-list/article19232846.ece

Israel has rejected the Hebron resolution saying that the resolution’s reference to the city asIslamic denies thousands of years of Jewish connection with the city. Israel believes thatHebron is the birthplace of the Jewish people. The religious site at the Hebron was originallybuilt by the Jewish King Herod, which was later added to by the Muslim caliphs. Israel hasaccused the UN for adopting anti-Israel bias at all issues concerning it.

Q.49 Pandharpur Wari a colourful annual padayatra to te vithoba temple in pandharpur iscelebrated inA. OrissaB. MaharashtraC. BiharD. Karnataka

Answer : B,

Solution :

Read Morehttp://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/a-famous-yatra-has-a-social-face-online/article19227757.ece



http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/a-famous-yatra-has-a-social-face-online/article19227757.ece



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Q.50 Khawthlangtuipui river is located inA. MeghalayaB. MizoramC. SikkimD. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer : B,

Solution :

Mizoram. In news because India and Bangladesh have decided to construct a bridge overMizoram’s Khawthlangtuipui river to facilitate trade and to improve communication betweenthe two countries.

Q.51 Who will be the Chief Guest for 2018 Republic Day Celebrations?A. Donald TrumpB. Teresa MayC. ASEAN LeadersD. G20 Leaders

Answer : C,

Solution :

10 Leaders from ASEAN will be the chief guests. This is for the first time that there will be somany leaders as chief guests. It is important in the context of the stand off with China inSikkim. Also part of Act East Policy.

Q.52 Jigyasa recently launched by New Delhi Government is aA. Student-scientist connect programB. farmer-scientist connect programC. citizen-scientist outreach programD. scientist- scientist contact program

Answer : A,

Solution :

The focus is on connecting school students and scientists so as to extend student’s classroomlearning with that of a very well planned research laboratory based learning.






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Q.53 Which of the following is not part of the Hamburg Action Plan:1. Tackle common challenges to terrorism2. Paris Agreement and sustainable Livelihoods3. Promotion of health systems4. Use different policy tools for inclusive growthA. All of the aboveB. 1 ONLYC. 3 ONLYD. 1, 2, and 4

Answer : C,

Solution :

G-20 members called for strengthening health systems and safeguarding against health crises.The leaders called on the UN to keep global health high on the political agenda and strive forcooperative action to strengthen health systems worldwide, including through developing thehealth workforce. The leaders also stressed on combatting Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR),which is a growing threat to public health and economic growth.

Q.54 In regard to the Presidential Election in India, consider the following statements:1. Voting in defiance of a political party’s decision can attract disqualification on theground of defection under the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India2. Voting is compulsoryWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : D,

Solution :

“..in the (Election) Commission’s opinion, voting or not voting as per his/her own free will atthe Presidential election will not come within the ambit of disqualification under the TenthSchedule to the Constitution of India, and the electors are at liberty to vote or not to vote atthe Presidential election as per their own free will and choice..”

Q.55 India will soon be a member of which of the following organisationsA. ICC International Criminal courtB. OPECC. Global Foreign Exchange committee



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D. None of the above

Answer : C,

Solution :

Global Foreign Exchange Committee (GFXC) is a newly-constituted forum of central bankersand experts working towards promotion of a robust and transparent forex market. Thecommittee has been set up under the guidance of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS),an international financial organisation owned by 60 member central banks, representingcountries from around the world.

Q.56 The 2017 Malabar Exercise is betweenA. India japanB. India USC. India – Japan – USD. None of the above

Answer : C,

Solution :

The primary aim of the Malabar exercise is to increase interoperability amongst the threenavies of India, U.S. and Japan and to reiterate the strong and resilient relationship betweenthem in many areas, including maritime security operations.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/malabar-2017-india-japan-us-joint-exercise-kicks-off/article19256919.ece

Q.57 Which is the first Indian World Heritage cityA. JaipurB. AhmedabadC. HyderabadD. Calcutta

Answer : B,

Solution :

The Walled City of Ahmedabad is located on the eastern banks of Sabarmati river. It presents arich architectural heritage from the sultanate period, notably the Bhadra citadel, walls andgates of the Fort city and numerous mosques and tombs, as well as important Hindu and Jaintemples of later periods. It will be third city from the Indian subcontinent to enjoy this statusalong with Bhaktapur in Nepal and Galle in Sri Lanka.

Q.58 This island which was recently declared a UNESCO world heritage site is open only to men




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and permanently manned by a Shinto priest. It is considered a Shinto Kami which is a religionof Japan. The island is:A. OkinawaB. OkinoshimaC. KyushuD. Shikoku

Answer : B,

Solution :

none

Q.59 ‘Swayam Prabha’, a Government of India initiative, is a project forA. Promoting entrepreneurship in the state of Bihar by way of the Government setting up

state of the art skilling centres with support from the private industryB. Identifying new digital technology innovations to solve the many problems faced by our

countryC. Providing high quality educational content through DTH channels to teachers, studentsD. None of the above

Answer : C,

Solution :

The Centre will formally launch Swayam Prabha – a project for telecasting ‘High-qualityeducational programmes’ through 32 DTH channels on Sunday at a National Convention onDigital Initiatives for Higher Education

Q.60 What is Aaykar Setu?A. it simplifies gst for laymanB. It is a new tax payer service moduleC. It is a new channel to educate people about finance and banking solutionsD. none of the above

Answer : B,

Solution :

“The primary objective of the app is to help users understand the various nuances of directtaxes, file income tax, apply for PAN (Permanent Account Number), check TDS (tax deductedat source) statement, and even share grievances with the right authorities. There is a live chatoption, which will be available to users from 10am to 6pm and will answer all tax-relatedqueries.”

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http://www.livemint.com/Technology/Wc08gP9KUYmi7ASqDXxyYP/Aaykar-Setu-app-makes-understating-taxes-easy.html

● http://www.livemint.com/Technology/Wc08gP9KUYmi7ASqDXxyYP/Aaykar-Setu-app-makes-understating-taxes-easy.html

Q.61 The theme of 2017 World Population Day which falls on 11 July isA. Reducing FertilityB. Increasing Growth and NutritionC. Family Planning- Empowering people, developing nationsD. Strong Families- Together for a better tomorrow

Answer : C,

Solution :

UNFPA has set an ambitious, transformative goal to eliminate all unmet demand for familyplanning by 2030. Family planning is critical to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 1, toend poverty. It is also key to achieving other Goals, such as ending hunger as well aspromoting good health and gender equality.

Q.62 Consider the following statements and identify the incorrect oneA. There are certain rules in the constitution for the state to have its own flagB. Jammu and Kashmir is the only state having separate flag of its ownC. The national flag code mentions use of other flag subject to regulation by the courtD. Any flag should not dishonour the national flag

Answer : A,

Solution :

There is no prohibition in the constitution for the state to have its own flag. This is in newsbecause Karnataka Government has constituted a nine-member committee to study thepossibility of designing a separate state flag and providing it a statutory standing. It will beheaded by Principal Secretary, Department of Kannada and Culture.

Q.63 What is Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction?A. protection of forests across bordersB. protection of sensitive ecological zones such as coral reefsC. Protection of biodiversity of the open seasD. Protection of international flora and fauna

Answer : C,

Solution :






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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40572676


Q.64 Identify the correct statement about Golden Peacock Awards1. It can be given to any institutions public private or non profit2. It was started by the Institute of Directors, India in 19913. Its purpose is to create a competition for raising overall standards and recognise theachievements of the best performing organisationsA. i onlyB. i and iiC. All of the aboveD. None of the above

Answer : C,

Solution :

The Golden Peacock Awards were established by the Institute of Directors (IOD) in India in1991. They are now acknowledged as a benchmark of corporate excellence worldwide. Theawards seek to to raise the overall standards of developing and implementing transformativebusiness models, and to recognize the achievements of the best performing organizations.

Q.65 Recently NGT banned nylon and synthetic manja. Why1. they were coated with sharp metals and killed migratory birds2. Many minor children were engaged in a cottage industry for its production3. It caused respiratory problemsA. 1 and 3B. All of the aboveC. 2 onlyD. None of the above

Answer : B,

Solution :

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed on Tuesday a blanket ban on nylon and synthetic‘manja’ — the string used to fly kites — as it poses a threat to animals and humans.

State governments have been directed to prohibit the “manufacture, sale, storage, purchaseand use” of synthetic ‘manja’ or nylon threads and all other synthetic threads used for flyingkites. The ban also includes cotton ‘manja’ coated with glass, the tribunal clarified.

Q.66 Identify the incorrect statement about GeM or government e market place initiative1. It aims to improve transparency efficiency and speed in public procurement of goods




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and services and eliminate corruption2. It functions under Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D), UnionMinistry of Commerce and Industries.3. GeM is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enablesprocurement of common use goods and services with minimal human interface.A. 1 OnlyB. All of the aboveC. None of the aboveD. 3 only

Answer : B,

Solution :

DGS&D will create a one stop Government eMarketplace (GeM) to facilitate onlineprocurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments /Organizations / PSUs. GeM aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in publicprocurement. It provides the tools of e-bidding, reverse e-auction and demand aggregation tofacilitate the government users achieve the best value for their money. DGS&D tookappropriate actions to align the existing rules to cater to GeM including swift payment toSuppliers / Sellers after successful delivery of Goods & Services.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/microsoft-to-government-process-followed-to-set-up-online-marketplace-is-against-policies/articleshow/58991205.cms

Q.67 Arrange the following rivers in the order of North-South1. Tapi2. Kaveri3. Penna4. TungabhadraA. 1-2-3-4B. 1-4-3-2C. 1-2-4-3D. 1-4-2-3

Answer : B,

Solution :




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Q.68 Which of the following sites are correctly matched with the States that these sites are foundin?1. Gufkral – Kashmir2. Chirand – Uttar Pradesh3. Mehrgarh – BiharA. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1,2, and 3

Answer : A,

Solution :

Mehrgarh – Present day Pakistan

Chirand – Bihar

Koldihwa and Mahagara – UP

Burzahom – Kashmir

Hallur - Karnataka

Paiyampalli – Tamil Nadu

Q.69 Consider the following about X1. X was artificially made2. X was used to make beads and bangles3. The products were either blue or sea green in colorA. Lapis LazuliB. Gneiss


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C. PraseodymiumD. Faience

Answer : D,

Solution :

Unlike stone or shell, that are found naturally, faience is a material that is artificiallyproduced. A gum was used to shape sand or powdered quartz into an object. The objects werethen glazed, resulting in a shiny, glassy surface. The colours of the glaze were usually blue orsea green. Faience was used to make beads, bangles, earrings, and tiny vessels.

Gneiss is a high-grade metamorphic rock, meaning that it has been subjected to highertemperatures and pressures than schist. It is formed by the metamorphosis of granite, orsedimentary rock.

Praseodymium is a chemical element with symbol Pr and atomic number 59. It is the thirdmember of the lanthanide series and is traditionally considered to be one of the rare earthmetals

Lapis lazuli, or lapis for short, is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stonethat has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.

Q.70 Consider the following places from which Harappans procured different items. Choose theoptions that have been matched correctly1. Tin – Afghanistan2. Gold – Karnataka3. Precious Stones – OmanA. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. None of the above

Answer : B,

Solution :

“The Harappans probably got copper from present-day Rajasthan, and even from Oman inWest Asia. Tin, which was mixed with copper to produce bronze, may have been brought frompresent-day Afghanistan and Iran. Gold could have come all the way from present-dayKarnataka, and precious stones from present-day Gujarat, Iran and Afghanistan”

Q.71 Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?A. Mimamsa and VedantaB. Nyaya and VaisheshikaC. Lokayata and Kapalika


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D. Sankhya and Yoga

Answer : C,

Solution :

The 6 classical schools (shatdarshan) are Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshik, Purva Mimansaand Uttar Mimansa (Vedanta). Almost all Indian schools of thought accepted the theory ofkarma and rebirth, and the ideal of moksha is conceived as liberation from the cycle of birthsand deaths. Moksha/liberation is considered as the highest goal of human struggle.

Read More: http://indianphilosophy.50webs.com/index.htm

Q.72 Consider the following about the ‘Rajas’ of the Rig Vedic period. Choose the correctstatement(s)1. They built huge and grand capital cities with exquisite architectural design2. Succession was strictly on the basis of rule of PrimogenitureA. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : D,

Solution :

“These rajas were not like the ones you will be learning about later. They did not have capitalcities, palaces or armies, nor did they collect taxes. Generally, sons did not automaticallysucceed fathers as rajas.”

Primogeniture is the right, by law or custom, of the legitimate, firstborn son to inherit hisparent's entire or main estate, in preference to daughters, elder illegitimate sons, youngersons and collateral relatives

Q.73 Consider the following about burial sites in India. Choose the correct statement(s)1. The bodies of members of the same family were buried at the same spot2. Blood of the buried person was used to make a sign to help his / her relatives find the burialsiteA. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A,

Solution :

http://indianphilosophy.50webs.com/index.htm


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“Sometimes, megaliths contain more than one skeleton. These indicate that people, perhapsbelonging to the same family, were buried in the same place though not at the same time. Thebodies of those who died later were brought into the grave through the portholes. Stonecircles or boulders placed on the surface probably as signposts to find the burial site so thatpeople could return to the same place whenever they wanted to.”

Q.74 Consider the following statements. Choose the correct statement(s)1. It is highly difficult to differentiate between men and women through their skeletons2. Charaka Samhita recorded that a human body has 360 bonesA. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : B,

Solution :

For instance, if a skeleton is found with jewellery, it is sometimes thought to be that of awoman. However, there are problems with this. Often, men also wore ornaments. A better wayof figuring out the sex of a skeleton is to look at the bone structure. The hip or the pelvic areaof women is generally larger to enable child bearing.

About 2000 years ago, there was a famous physician named Charaka who wrote a book onmedicine known as the Charaka Samhita. There he states that the human body has 360 bones.This is a much larger number than the 200 bones that are recognised in modern anatomy.Charaka arrived at this figure by counting the teeth, joints and cartilage.

Q.75 What were Oracle bones used for?A. Coding meta-data using simple commands to help the research communityB. Predicting futureC. Solving hardware-software disorientation while developing a productD. Mapping data in pictorial forms

Answer : B,

Solution :

Early writings in China were on animal bones. These are called oracle bones, because theywere used to predict the future. Kings got scribes to write questions on the bones — wouldthey win battles? Would the harvest be good? Would they have sons? The bones were then putinto the fire, and they cracked because of the heat. Then fortunetellers studied these cracks,and tried to predict the future. As you may expect, they sometimes made mistakes.

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1. Sukta – Dagger used by Kings2. Dasa – Slave3. Yajna – SacrificeA. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1,2 and 3

Answer : B,

Solution :

Sukta means ‘well-said’ in Rig Vedic Sanskrit. It basically refers to hymns of the Vedic texts.

Q.77 Consider the following1. Gāndharvaveda2. Arthaśāstra3. Sama Veda4. Atharvana VedaWhich of the following are Upa Vedas?A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 1 and 2 onlyD. 1, 2, and 4 only

Answer : C,

Solution :

The term upaveda ("applied knowledge") is used in traditional literature to designate thesubjects of certain technical works. Lists of what subjects are included in this class differamong sources. As per the Caraṇavyuha, they are

▪ Āyurveda (Medicine), associated with the Ṛgveda▪ Dhanurveda (Archery), associated with the Yajurveda▪ Gāndharvaveda (Music and sacred dance), associated with the Samaveda, and▪ Arthaśāstra (Economics), associated with the Atharvaveda

Q.78 Consider the following about the Varna system in ancient India. Choose the correctstatement(s)1. It was widely acknowledged and followed2. It was spread across the countryA. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2


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Answer : D,

Solution :

Many people did not accept the system of varna laid down by the brahmins. Some kingsthought they were superior to the priests. Others felt that birth could not be a basis fordeciding which varna people belonged to. Besides, some people felt that there should be nodifferences amongst people based on occupation. Others felt that everybody should be able toperform rituals. And others condemned the practice of untouchability. Also, there were manyareas in the subcontinent, such as the north-east, where social and economic differences werenot very sharp, and where the influence of the priests was limited.

Q.79 Consider the following about the administration of Mahajanapadas. Choose the correctstatement(s)1. Farmers had to pay taxes equivalent to 3/4ths of their produce2. Hunters were exempt as they lived away from the kingdom3. Taxes were levied on tradeA. 1 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 3 onlyD. 2 and 3 only

Answer : C,

Solution :

Taxes on crops were the most important. This was because most people were farmers. Usually,the tax was fixed at 1/6th of what was produced. This was known as bhaga or a share.

There were taxes on crafts persons as well. These could have been in the form of labour. Forexample, a weaver or a smith may have had to work for a day every month for the king.

Herders were also expected to pay taxes in the form of animals and animal produce.

There were also taxes on goods that were bought and sold, through trade.

And hunters and gatherers also had to provide forest produce to the raja.

Q.80 Consider the following. Choose the correct statement(s)1. Clay soil could be put to better use with the coming of wooden ploughshare2. Rice transplanting was a characteristic during the period of MahajanapadasA. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2


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Answer : B,

Solution :

There were two major changes in agriculture around this time. One was the growing use ofiron ploughshares. This meant that heavy, clayey soil could be turned over better than with awooden ploughshare, so that more grain could be produced. Second, people begantransplanting paddy. This meant that instead of scattering seed on the ground, from whichplants would sprout, saplings were grown and then planted in the fields. This led to increasedproduction, as many more plants survived. However, it was back breaking work. Generally,slave men and women, (dasas and dasis) and landless agricultural labourers (kammakaras)had to do this work.

Q.81 Which of the following caste had considerable authority over the affairs of the nadu under theChola government?A. KapuB. VanniyarC. VellalarD. Iyer

Answer : C,

Solution :

Rich peasants of the Vellala caste exercised considerable control over the affairs of the naduunder the supervision of the central Chola government. The Chola kings gave some richlandowners titles like muvendavelan (a velan or peasant serving three kings), araiyar (chief),etc. as markers of respect, and entrusted them with important offices of the state at thecentre.

Q.82 Which amongst the following is NOT true about Akbar’s Policies?1. The minister in charge of religious and charitable patronage was called Sadr.2. Akbar was helped by Todar Mal in designing a vision of governance around the idea ofsulh-i kul.3. A mansabdar’s salary was dependent on a numerical value called zat.A. 3 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. None

Answer : B,

Solution :

Abul Fazl helped Akbar in framing a vision of governance around this idea of sulh-i kul. Todar


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Mal was Akbar’s revenue minister.

Q.83 Which of the following townships developed from pilgrimage Centres?1. Tiruvannamalai2. Masulipatnam3. VrindavanA. 1 and 3B. 3 onlyC. 2 and 3D. All of the above

Answer : A,

Solution :

Masulipatnam is an ancient port town.

Q.84 Which of the following clans are correctly matched with their regions?1. Gaddis – Himalayas2. Cheros – Bihar3. Ahoms – North-eastern IndiaA. 3 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 onlyD. All of the above

Answer : D,

Solution :

Gaddis – Himalayas

Cheros – Bihar and Jharkhand

Ahoms – North-eastern India

Nagas - North-eastern India

Mundas and Santals – Bihar,Jharkhandm Orissa Bengal

Kolis - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat

Berads – Maharashtra, Karnataka

Koragas - Southern India


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Vetars - Southern India

Maravars - Southern India

Gonds - Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh

Q.85 Who was appointed as the successor of Baba Guru Nanak ?A. Guru ArjanB. Guru Tegh BahadurC. Bhagat NamdevD. Guru Angad

Answer : D,

Solution :

Before his death in 1539, Baba Guru Nanak appointed one of his followers as his successor.His name was Lehna but he came to be known as Guru Angad.

Q.86 What is Manipravalam?A. A caste of story-tellersB. A highly decorated dance formC. A literary style based on Sanskrit and South Indian regional languageD. A form of Miniature painting done in water colour on cloth or paper

Answer : C,

Solution :

Manipravalam – literally, “diamonds and corals” referring to the two languages, Sanskrit andthe regional language(Tamil / Malayalam).

Q.87 Which Mughal high noble founded the state of Awadh?A. Sa’adat KhanB. Asaf JahC. Ahmad ShahD. Murshid Quli Khan

Answer : A,

Solution :

Sa‘adat Khan - Awadh

Murshid Quli Khan - Bengal


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Asaf Jah – Hyderabad

Q.88 Arrange the following rulers of Delhi in chronological order:1. Ghiyasuddin Balban2. Khizr Khan3. Ananga Pala4. Jalaluddin KhaljiA. 3-2-4-1B. 1-4-3-2C. 1-2-4-3D. 3-1-4-2

Answer : D,

Solution :

RAJPUT DYNASTIES

Tomaras Early twelfth century-1165

Ananga Pala 1130-1145

Chauhans 1165-1192

Prithviraj Chauhan 1175-1192

EARLY TURKISH RULERS 1206-1290

Qutbuddin Aybak 1206-1210

Shamsuddin Iltutmish 1210-1236

Raziyya 1236-1240

Ghiyasuddin Balban 1266-1287

KHALJI DYNASTY 1290-1320

Jalaluddin Khalji 1290-1296

Alauddin Khalji 1296-1316

TUGHLUQ DYNASTY 1320-1414

Ghiyasuddin Tughluq 1320-1324


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Muhammad Tughluq 1324-1351

Firuz Shah Tughluq 1351-1388

SAYYID DYNASTY 1414-1451

Khizr Khan 1414-1421

LODI DYNASTY 1451-1526

Bahlul Lodi 1451-1489

Q.89 Which amongst the following is NOT true1. “Trabeate” was a style of architecture in which the roofs, doors and windows weremade by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns.2. “Pietra dura” were coloured, hard stones placed in depressions carved into marble orsandstone creating beautiful, ornate patterns.3. Sultan Iltutmish won universal respect for constructing a large reservoir just outsideDehli-i-Kuhna. It was called the Hauz-i-Sultanior the “King’s Reservoir”.A. 3 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. None

Answer : D,

Solution :

none

Q.90 Which amongst the following is true1. There are 63 Nayanars and 12 Alvars from various backgrounds.2. Shankara, a philosopher from Tamil Nadu, propounded the doctrine of Vishishtadvaitaor qualified oneness in that the soul even when united with the Supreme God, remaineddistinct.3. The Virashaivas argued strongly for the equality of all human beings and againstBrahmanical ideas about caste and the treatment of women.A. 1 onlyB. 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1 and 3

Answer : D,

Solution :


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Shankara, one of the most influential philosophers of India, was born in Kerala in the eighthcentury. He was an advocate of Advaita or the doctrine of the oneness of the individual souland the Supreme God which is the Ultimate Reality.

Ramanuja, born in Tamil Nadu in the eleventh century, was deeply influenced by the Alvars.He propounded the doctrine of Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness in that the soul even whenunited with the Supreme God remained distinct.

Q.91 Arrange the following travelers to India in the order of their arrival:1. I-Qing2. Fa Xian3. Al Biruni4. Xuan ZangA. 2-4-1-3B. 2-1-4-3C. 4-1-2-3D. 1-2-4-3

Answer : A,

Solution :

The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Fa Xian came to the subcontinent about 1600 years ago. XuanZang came around 1400 years ago and I-Qing came about 50 years after Xuan Zang. Al Birunigave us an incisive description of early 11th century India.

Q.92 Arrange these Mountain Passes in the order of North to South:1. Pal Ghat2. Thal Ghat3. Bhor Ghat4. Bomdi LaA. 4-2-1-3B. 2-1-4-3C. 4-1-2-3D. 4-2-3-1

Answer : D,

Solution :

none

Q.93 Arrange these rivers in the order of North to South:1. Tungabadra2. Chambal


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3. Tsangpo4. MahanadiA. 3-4-1-2B. 3-2-4-1C. 3-1-4-2D. 4-2-3-1

Answer : B,

Solution :

Q.94 Arrange these UNESCO Heritage Sites in the order of North to South:1. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks2. Champaner -Pavagadh3. Keoladeo National Park4. PattadakalA. 3-4-1-2B. 2-3-1-4C. 1-2-3-4D. 1-3-2-4

Answer : D,

Solution :


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Q.95 Arrange the following states in the order of highest to lowest population:1. West Bengal2. Bihar3. Maharashtra4. Madhya PradeshA. 3-2-1-4B. 3-1-4-2C. 2-3-1-4D. 1-3-2-4

Answer : A,

Solution :


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Q.96 Arrange these Mountain Peaks in the order of West to East:1. Nanda Devi2. Nanga Parbat3. Kanchenjunga4. EverestA. 3-2-1-4B. 3-1-4-2C. 2-1-4-3D. 1-3-2-4

Answer : C,

Solution :


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Q.97 Match the following lakes with their states:

A. 1-(ii), 2-(iv), 3-(i), 4-(iii)B. 1-(iii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(ii)C. 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i)D. 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)

Answer : B,

Solution :


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Q.98 Which of the following cities has the maximum northern latitude?A. AhmedabadB. SuratC. BhubaneshwarD. Nagpur

Answer : A,

Solution :

none

Q.99 Which of the following is true about the Hirakud Dam? 1. It is located in Odisha


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2. It is built on the Brahmani riverA. Only 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. None

Answer : A,

Solution :

Hirakud Dam is across the Mahanadi river in Odisha.

Q.100Consider the following about Ganas and Sanghas. Choose the correct statement(s)1. Ganas / Sanghas are characterized by multiple rulers2. Gautama and Mahavira came from such kingdoms3. Such kingdoms could not last for long because of too many internal feudsA. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1,2, and 3

Answer : B,

Solution :

In a gana or a sangha there were not one, but many rulers. Sometimes, even when thousandsof men ruled together, each one was known as a raja. These rajas performed rituals together.They also met in assemblies, and decided what had to be done and how, through discussionand debate. For example, if they were attacked by an enemy, they met to discuss what shouldbe done to meet the threat. However, women, dasas and kammakaras could not participate inthese assemblies.

Both the Buddha and Mahavira belonged to ganas or sanghas. Some of the most vividdescriptions of life in the sanghas can be found in Buddhist texts. Rajas of powerful kingdomstried to conquer the sanghas. Nevertheless, these lasted for a very long time.

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