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1. Jayaprakash Narayan’s Concept of Total

Revolution was aimed ata) Exposing the totalitarian nature ofthe incumbent government

b) Removing landlessness from ruralareas completely by Bhoodan andforced acquisitions

c) Bringing a change in the existingsociety in tune with the ideals of theSarvodaya

d) Strengthening the local self-governing institutions on Gandhianlines enabling them to counterincreasing centralization ingovernance

2. In India the term ‘Buddhist circuit’ can be used to refer to1. Racing track in Noida

2. Sarnath-Gaya-Varansi region3. Old Mahayana scriptures found in

Veshali

Choose the correct answer using the codes below.

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

d) All of the above

3. Consider the following lines.

“Thou hast made me endless, such is thy pleasure. This frail vessel thou emptiest againand again, and fillest it ever with fresh life.

This little flute of a reed thou hast carried overhills and dales, and hast breathed through itmelodies eternally new........

Thy infinite gifts come to me only on thesevery small hands of mine. Ages pass, and stillthou pourest, and still there is room to fill.”

These are from the poems written in

a. Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol - bySri Aurbindo

b. Mappings by Vikram Sethc. Gitanjali - by Rabindranath Tagored. The Golden Threshold – by Sarojini

Naidu

4. Consider the following about therecently released Socio-economic CasteCensus (SECC).

1. Majority of households in India aredeprived as per SECC.

2. Majority of households are male-headed.

3. Over one-third of population livingin rural areas is illiterate.

4. Landlessness is now rare in ruralIndia.


a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 4 onlyd) 3 and 4 only


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5. There has been a proposal to utilize theForeign Exchange reserves for financinginfrastructure projects. Why is thereconcern about using Forex for such

projects?1. Infrastructure projects are long-termand risky in nature.

2. Enough Forex reserves are needed toavert a Balance of Payment crisissituation.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 only b) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and 2d) None

6. The Scheduled Tribes and OtherTraditional Forest Dwellers(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,2006, also called as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 confers which of thefollowing rights on tribals?

1. Rights over forest land patches2. Rights over minor produce from

forests3. Rights over timber produce from

forest4. Rights over the wildlife in the forests


a) 1 and 2 only b) 2, 3 and 4 onlyc) 1 and 4 onlyd) All of the above

7. Consider the following about the state ofmalnourishment in India as per recentlyreleased data by UNICEF.1. Underweight Children

2.

Underweight adolescent girls3. Stunted Children

Majority of children (girls where applicable) inIndia fall under which of the above categories?

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 onlyc) 1 and 3 onlyd) 2 only

8. When we refer to the stabilizing marketforces we generally refer to

a) Forces of Supply and demand b) Perfect competition in the marketc) Optimizing behaviour of individualsd) All of the above

9. Consider the following aboutRakhigarhi.

1. The site is the largest known city ofthe Indus civilization.

2. It is older than Harappa andMohenjodaro sites.

3. It is situated on the dry bed of theSarasvati river.

4. The site does not have urbanfeatures like standards, coins,drainage system.


a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 4 onlyc) 1, 2 and 3 onlyd) 1, 3 and 4 only


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10. In the recent visit of Prime Minister tothe Central Asia republics, concerns were raised on terrorist activities fromthese republics as

a)

Many from the security agencies ofthe Central Asian republics are joining terrorist outfits

b) There is an apprehension of Statesponsored terrorism

c) There is an apprehension ofMilitary sponsored terrorism

d) The Central Asian republics are themain base for all the terroristactivities being run in West Asia

11. Which of these authorities is responsiblefor GDP data calculation & whichauthority is responsible for revising GDPcalculation methodology?

1. Central government2. Economic Adviser to Finance

Ministry3. RBI

4.

Central Statistical OfficeChoose the correct answer using the codes below.

a. 3 and 1 b. 3 and 2c. 4 and 1d. 4 does both.

12. The Indian constitution protects therights of minorities because

1. In an electoral democracy, the willof the majority prevails over theminority.

2. All minority classes are socio-economically vulnerable India.

Which of the above is/are true?

a. 1 only b. 2 onlyc. Both 1 and 2d. None

13. The recent Chinese stock market crash was due toa. Poor state of economic reforms in

China b. Slack regulation of stock markets by

the Chinese governmentc. The contagion of the Greece crisisd. None of the above

14. Consider the following.1. Linfa2. Chan-Hom3. Nangka

How the above are related to China?

a. These are recently erupted volcanoesin China.

b. These are typhoons that haverecently either hit China or arenearing around it.

c. These are parts of the remoteSouthern Province of China that borders Aksai China that wererecently in news due to heightenedcross-border infiltrations.

d. None of the above


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15. Why is the Akash missile highly usefulfor the Indian army that has recentlyinducted it?1. It is a surface-to-air missile, so it can

hit targets from land.2. It can cruise at supersonic speeds.3. It is capable to neutralise aerial

targets like cruise missiles, fighter jets and air-to- surface missiles.

4. It can engage multiple targetssimultaneously and can travel inmultiple directions.

Choose the correct answer using the codes

below.a. 1 and 2 only b. 3 and 4 onlyc. 1, 2 and 3 onlyd. All of the above

16. Uttarakhand has become the first Indianstate to install a system to detectearthquakes and disseminate warnings.It is able to give advance warning forearthquakes because1. The system is capable of detecting

harmless P waves that arrive earlierthan destructive S waves.

2. It has been deployed at the possiblefocuses of past earthquake regions in

Uttarakhand.

Which of the above is/are true?

a. 1 only b. 2 onlyc. Both 1 and 2d. None

17. India and United States have signedinter-governmental agreement toimplement the Foreign Account TaxCompliance Act (FATCA). It will help

both countries to1. Promote transparency on tax matters2. Curb offshore tax evasions3. Avoid problems related to double

taxation of firms


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. All of the above

18. India should be economically interestedin Kazakhastan because

1. It is the World’s largest producer ofUranium.

2. It can benefit fertilizer sector inIndia due to its abundance of

natural gas.3. Its hydrocarbon reserves can

supplement the oil economy ofIndia.


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 onlyd. All of the above

19. Union Government has decided todevelop all villages located within 10kilometres vicinity of the international border on a priority basis with the helpof1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan


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2. Promotion of sports activities in border areas

3. Promotion of border tourism4. Protection of heritage sites



20. Japan’s Meiji-era sites historicallycontributed ina. Japan’s evolution from feudalism to

an industrialised modern economy b. Development of fishing industry in

Japanc. Tourism growth led by heritage

conservation in Japand. Sparking the technological

innovation in Japan

21. In the Phillips curve what is therelationship between rate ofunemployment and inflation in theshort-run?a. Unemployment and inflation are not

related to each other. b. Decreasing Unemployment rate

leads to lower inflation in theeconomy.

c. Decreasing Unemployment raterequires higher inflation in theeconomy.

d. Inflation can grow even at constantlevels of unemployment in theeconomy.

22. The Reserve Bank of India exercises which of the following types of controlover banks?

1. RBI sets the interest rates offered by all domestic banks in India.

2. RBI can supersede strategicdecisions of the Board of Governorsof Public Sector Banks inIndia.

3. RBI regulates mergers andacquisition of banks.



23. With regard to the Currency system in

India, which of the following practices isfollowed?a. Level of currency volume is pegged at

the amount of Gold reserves in thecountry

b. Level of currency circulation isdelinked from the level of metallicgold in the country

c. Fresh currency cannot be printed if itis not backed by a metallic form of wealth

d. Fresh currency cannot be printed if itis not backed by foreign exchangereserves


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24. The calculation of national incomecovers which of the following?1. Government consumption

expenditure

2.

Net exports3. Gross capital formation



25. Why are subsidies given to generalpublic by the government inflationary innature?1. It increases the disposable income of

people.2. It does not tackle the supply side of

goods.3. It inflates the fiscal deficit of the

government leading to greater

money supply.4. It distorts market mechanisms of

pricing.


a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1, 3 and 4 only

d. All of the above

26. The difference between interest rates between India and other countries canaffect which of the following in India?1. Currency exchange rate2. Investment in the country

3. NRI deposits



27. What are ‘transfer payments’ given tothe public by the government?a. Payment for services rendered in

present times b. Payment that is not linked to theservices in the present, and is areward for services rendered in thepast

c. Payment that is not linked to anyservice provided to government

d. Both (b) and (c)

28. The success of the Gold monetizationscheme will depend on1. The public perception of gold as an

asset2. Inflation in the economy3. Ease of conversion of Gold into more

liquid assets4. Level of financial inclusion in the

economy


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 4 onlyc. 1, 3 and 4 onlyd. All of the above


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29. How does the state government exercisecontrol over the local self-governing bodies?1. By enacting laws, rules and

regulations2. By providing for provisions forregular elections

3. By releasing finances fordevelopment projects

4. By appointing the chairman andmembers of Panchayats and Wardcouncils

Choose the correct answer using the codes

below.a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1, 3 and 4 onlyd. 1 and 3 only

30. The constituent assembly of India1. Was elected based on universal adult

franchise

2. Elected and appointed the PrimeMinister and other ministers in thefirst government

3. Enacted laws until the first officialParliament was elected

4. Was restricted in its powers by anorder of the British government

5. Supervised the functioning of theSupreme Court and othersubordinate courts


a. 1, 2 and 4 only b. 2, 3 and 5 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. All of the above

31. Consider the following.1. Government resigns if it fails to

enact a public bill in Parliament.2. Prime Minister is a member of Lok

Sabha.3. The council of Ministers reflects the

socio-economic diversity of India.

Which of these conventions has/have beencodified intorules/regulations/laws/provisions?

a. 1 only

b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. None of the above

32. Abolition of the legislative council in astate requiresa. the consent of the President and

Governor concerned

b. the consent of the Parliament andthe state legislature concerned

c. the consent of the State governmentand State legislature

d. the consent of Parliament, Governorand State legislature concerned

33. Which of the following can NOT be

forced on Indian citizens?1. Singing national anthem2. Showing allegiance to all national

sports teams3. Healthy habits like regulated diets,

exercise and Yoga



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a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 3 onlyd. None of the above

34. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): The Constitution of India derivesits authority from the Parliament of India.

Reason (R): It was enacted by the constituentassembly of India which had legal anddemocratic authority.

In the context of the statements above, whichof these is true?

a) A and R both are true, and R is thecorrect explanation for A.

b) A and R both are true, and R is theNOT the correct explanation for A.

c) A is correct, R is incorrect.d) A is incorrect, R is correct.

35. Consider the following about PublicInterest litigation (PIL).

1. PIL is a legal instrument.2. It can be entertained by both

administrative and judicial bodies.3. Representatives of victims can also

file a PIL.4. PIL can be filed only in social and

environmental cases.


a. 1, 2 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 3 onlyd. 3 and 4 only

36. Providing for reservation of women in which of the following bodies will NOTrequire a constitutional amendment?

1. Lok Sabha2. Rajya Sabha3. State Legislative Assembly4. State Legislative Council5. Political parties


a. All of the above

b. 3 and 4 onlyc. 5 onlyd. None of the above

37. Match these schedules of Constitution to what they contain.1. First Schedule – List of names of All

States and Union Territories2. Second Schedule – Powers of

President, Governor and Judges3. Fourth Schedule – Allocation of seatsin Rajya Sabha

4. Seventh Schedule – Division ofpowers between Legislative,Executive and Judiciary


a. 1, 2 and 4 only b. 2 and 4 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. All of the above


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38. Parliament exercises control over theadministration becausea. the executive is collectively

responsible to the legislature

b.

it is the constitutional mandate of therepresentatives to command andcontrol administrative affairs

c. executive branch of the governmentis subordinate to the legislative branch of the government

d. administration is not directlycontrolled by the executive

39. Consider the following statements aboutthe term of Lok Sabha.1. The President of India can reduce the

term of Lok Sabha.2. The speaker of Lok Sabha by himself

cannot shorten or extend the term ofa Lok Sabha.

3. Term of Lok Sabha can be extendedduring emergency.



40. Arrange the ranks of the followingfunctionaries from higher to lower in theorder of precedence.

1. Governor of a state within the state2. Speaker of Lok Sabha3. Former President4. Chief Minister of a State outside a

state

Choose the correct order using the codes below.

a. 3124 b. 1324c. 2134d. 3241

41. Article 355 of the Indian Constitutionprovides that ‘It shall be the duty of theUnion to protect every State againstexternal aggression and internaldisturbance’. This shows thea. Federal character of the Indian

constitution b. Quasi-federal Character of Indian

polityc. Democratic character of Indian

polityd. Unity and territorial integrity of

India

42. Lok Adalats are a useful to instrument to

reduce the burden on Judiciary in India. Which of the following types of cases can be handled by Lok Adalat?1. Consumer grievance against food

standards in rural processedproducts

2. Cases involving property disputes3. Cases in involving Pension and other

transfer payment rights4. Cases involving road accidents




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43. Consider the following about Servicetax.1. It is an indirect tax.2. It is levied by the Central

government.3. It is applicable to manufacturing as

well as services sector in India.



c. 1 and 3 onlyd. 2 only

44. Which of the following is fixed by theConstitution of India?1. Allowances of the President and

Governor2. Maximum Size of Council of

Ministers3. Manner of election of the Sarpanch

of the Gram Panchayat.


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 3 only

d. All of the above

45. If the Rajya Sabha does not agree to theprovisions of the Annual Budget thena. it returns the bill to the Lok Sabha

with proposed amendments, whichthen passes it or rejects the proposed

amendments, but the bill is notpassed in case of disagreement

b. it is sent to the President for re-consideration and then transferred to

Lok Sabha for considerationc. it is sent to a joint select committeeof the Parliament for re-examinationand re-introduction in Lok Sabha


46. USA has recently granted Tunisia amajor Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status.This would allow both countries toa. improve economic ties, reinforce

trade and reinvigorate mutualinvestment

b. enhance military cooperationc. negotiate security contracts and

exchange confidential informationd. improve mutual governance related

matters

47. Consider the following.1. She holds the record for the most

spacewalks by a woman.2. She holds the world record for the

most spacewalk time by a womanastronaut.

3. She is the first Indian womanastronaut to serve NASA.

Which of the above is/are true about Sunita Williams?



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48. Full Shanghai Corporation Organization(SCO) membership to India will havesignificant benefits in1. Combating terrorism

2.

Opening up trade, energy sector andstrategic transit routes3. Resolving strictly bilateral land

border disputes



49. Consider the following about theRegional Anti-terrorist Structure(RATS) of the Shanghai CorporationOrganization (SCO).1. It is headquartered in Beijing, China.2. It is a permanent organ of the

Shanghai Cooperation Organization.3. It deals with extremism and

separatism too.4. All member-states contribute to

intelligence gathering in RATS.


a. 1 and 4 only

b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 2, 3 and 4 onlyd. All of the above

50. Which of the following crops do NOTneed rich soil for its production?1. Barley2. Millets

3.

Rice4. Tea


a. 1, 2 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 2, 3 and 4 onlyd. 1, 3 and 4 only

51. Pillars erected under the regime of Ashok bear which of the followingcharacteristics?1. They contain lessons in Dharma.2. They are monolithic.3. All pillars have been made by heavy

metals.4. They have been erected outside India

too.


a. 1, 3 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 2, 3 and 4 onlyd. 1 and 2 only

52. Consider the following statements.1. Asia has the highest mean elevation

among all continents.2. The distance of the deepest point in

the Ocean from mean sea level isgreater than that of the highest pointon land.


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3. All the open oceans of the world havethe same mean sea level.



53. After the Arab Spring, which of thefollowing West Asian or Middle-eastern

countries turned democratic?1. Tunisia2. Libya3. Egypt4. Turkey5. Lebanon


a. 1, 2 and 3 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 4 and 5 onlyd. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

54. Consider the following objectives.1. Protection of Intellectual property

rights.2. Promotion of resource flow between

nations.3. Ensuring technological

modernization of nations tospecialize world trade.

Which of the above come under the mandate ofthe World Trade Organization (WTO)?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. 2 only

55. In a conference recently, the PM talkedabout technologies being highlydeveloped in ancient India. Which ofthese technologies was the first to beimplemented in ancient India?a. Technology of mass flight b. Technology of plastic surgeryc. Technology of surgery without the

use of hands and instrumentsd. Transplantation of organs between

members of the same family

56. Consider the following about China typeof climate.1. High rainfall throughout the year2. Low temperature variation in

summer and winter3. Distinct dry period4. Very cold winters


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 4 onlyd. 3 and 4 only

57. Consider the following about Coke.1. It is used in coal as well as nuclear

power plants.2. It can be used to remove silica

content of the iron ore.


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3. Coke contains higher percentage ofcarbon by weight that coal.


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. 3 only

58. Which of the following factorscontribute to formation of Roaring

Forties?1. Air being displaced fromthe Equator towards the South Pole

2. Earth's rotation3. Easterlies4. Ocean currents



59. Why was Tripura involved in the Indianfreedom struggle?1. The Tripura tribals were forced to

pay high land rent by the British.

2. Many tribals of Tripura were part ofthe Indian British army that wereinvolved in 1857 mutiny.

3. The princely state of Tripura wasoccupied by the British.


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. None of the above

60. Methane found in mines is dangerousfor the workers because1. When mixed with air it can become

explosive.2. It can be poisonous even in open

mines.3. Methane mixed with mine water can

become toxic for humanconsumption.


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 onlyd. All of the above

61. Boiler industries do not use hard waterfor their operations. Why?a. Hard water can result in scaling and

cracking of boilers. b. Hard water blocks boiler operation.c. Minerals in hard water react with

boiler metal and replace it.d. It erodes boiler metals at a very fast

pace.


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62. Keystone species are important in anecosystem becausea. They determine the genetic diversity

of an ecological community.

b.

They are important in determiningthe ability of a large number of otherspecies to persist in the community.

c. They are found at the edge of anecosystem and signal the shift inecosystems.

d. They are rare in the ecosystem andstand at the top of the food web.

63. Anti-cyclonic conditions can be formed when1. Atmospheric pressure is high.2. Temperature is low.3. Rainfall is high and persistent.



c. 1 onlyd. All of the above

64. The principal gases dissolved in Magmais/are1. Water vapour2. Methane3. Carbon dioxide4. Sulphur dioxide5. Ozone


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2, 3 and 4 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. 3, 4 and 5 only

65. A rectangular drainage pattern develops wherea. strongly jointed rock terrain is found b. soft and hard rocks exist parallel to

each otherc. river channels follow the slope of the

terraind. streams flow in two parallel

directions from a central peak

66. The Brahmaputra River carries a large

volume of water and silt in India, butcarries a smaller amount of both waterand silt while coming from Tibet. Why?1. Tibet is a cold and dry area.2. Brahmputra forms many riverine

islands in Tibet.3. In India it passes from the North-

eastern region which is a region ofhigh rainfall.



67. Consider the following statements aboutrivers in Peninsular India.1. The main water divide in Peninsular

India is formed by the WesternGhats.

2. The drainage basin of PeninsularRivers is smaller than HimalayanRivers.

3. Peninsular rivers also flow in rift valleys and form estuaries.


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68. Pressure and wind system of an areadepends on which of the followingfactors?1. Latitude2. Altitude3. Distance from sea

4. Ocean currents5. Relief features


a. 1, 2 and 3 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 5 onlyd. All of the above

69. A characteristic feature of the cold weather season over the northern plainsis the inflow of cyclonic disturbancesfrom the west and the northwest.Consider the following about it.1. These are low-pressure systems

which originate over theMediterranean Sea and western Asia.

2. They cause winter rains over theplains and snowfall in theMountains.

3. They help in the cultivation of ‘rabi’crops.



70. Why are the western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thickforests and not the eastern slopes?a. Eastern slopes are regions of high

pressure that repel clouds whichresults in lesser rainfall

b. Soil in Eastern slopes is less fertilethan that of western slopes

c. Lesser number of rivers are found onthe eastern side which results inlesser evaporation and precipitation

d. Eastern slope falls in the rain shadowarea

71. Which of these Indian plants have anti-microbial and anti-biotic properties?

1. Neem2. Tulsi3. Arjun4. Jamun



c. 1 and 3 onlyd. 1 only


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77. Developing countries face the problemof environmental degradation evenmore starkly than the developedcountries because of

1.

Over-population2. High incidence of Poverty3. High consumption per capita4. Capacity deficit in controlling factors

like forest fires, invasion of unwantedecological elements


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 4 onlyd. 1, 2 and 4 only

78. Forests and wastelands belonging to both government and privateindividuals and communities are knownasa. Reserved Forests b. Protected Forestsc. National classed reservesd. Unclassed forests

79. Under ‘Gramdan’ movement spread by Vinoba Bhave1. Any land greater than the legal

ceiling was forfeited by Zamindars tothe government.

2. Villages were distributed to landlesspoor people.

3. Villages were instructed to abandonliving spaces demarcated on the basisof caste.



80. Ashoka’s concept of Dhamma included1. Prohibition of animal sacrifices2. Efficient organization of

administration for social welfare3. Avoiding expensive and meaningless

ceremonies4. Service to father and mother


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2, 3 and 4 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. All of the above

81. Which of the following distinguishMathura school art from Gandhara art?1. Mathura art developed completely on

indigenous lines unlike Gandharaart.

2. The Buddha images under Mathuraart exhibited spiritual expressions

which was largely absent in theGandhara school.3. Mathura school also carved the

images of other deities unlikeGandhara school.



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82. Consider the following statements aboutadministration in Sangam age.1. Hereditary monarchy was the form

of government.2. There was no separate military wing

in the administration.3. The state did not involve itself in

foreign trade.4. The state did not rely on land

revenue for income.


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 4 onlyc. All of the aboved. 1 only

83. The famous Chinese pilgrim, Fahien visited India during the reign ofChandragupta II. The main purpose ofhis visit was toa. Understand the functioning of

monarchical government in Guptaempire

b. Experience the culture and heritageof India and write a literary piece onit

c. See the land of the Buddha and tocollect Buddhist manuscripts fromIndia


84. Champaran movement was started in1917 in Bihar due toa. High land rent demanded by the

Britishers from the tenants b. Lack of security of tenure for tenants working in British plantations

c. farmers of that region being forced togrow indigo on their land

d. farmers not being paid rent for usingtheir land for plantation crops

85. In Hindu temples architecture, ‘Vahana’is that part of the temple which isa. the mount or vehicle of the temple’s

main deity b. portico or colonnaded hall at the

entrance of the templec. a mountain-like spire at the front of

the templed. rhythmically projecting symmetrical

walls near the Garbhgriha of the

temple

86. Persian invasions by Cyrus and othershad which of the following implicationsfor India?

1. Boost in Indo-Iranian commerce2. Kharoshti, an Iranian writing became

popular in north-western India.3. It helped temporarily avert invasion

by Alexander.




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87. Consider the following statements.1. Samudragupta annexed all his

conquered territories of South India.2. The North Indian conquests of

Samudragupta did not result in theexpansion of the Gupta Empire.3. Feats of the Gupta Empire are only

recorded in the writings of foreign visitors to India.


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. None of the above

88. Grant of pattas by zamindars to farmers was a main feature of the PermanentSettlement system. This grant was widely not successful becausea. British government later opposed the

move of granting pattas to farmers b. A very large number of farmers did

not register themselves for the grantc. There was a nexus between British

officials and Zamindars who allottedland amongst themselves

d. The zamindars were not officiallyaccountable to the Britishgovernment for grant of pattas

89. The Chalukyan administration wascharacterized by1. High centralization in administration2. Absence of Village autonomy3. Maritime power and small standing

army



90. The English East India Company wantedtheir first trading centre to be set-up atSurat. The permission was howeverrefused by the Mughal emperor there because

a. The Mughal Emperor was against thetrade practices of the British

b. There was portugese pressure on theEmperor

c. He was not interested in foreigntrade and investment

d. The British did not promise adequaterevenue from the trading centre tothe Emperor

91. In the British-French rivalry to takecontrol of Indian trade resulted inFrench failure. Which of the followingcan be the possible causes of the failureof the French?

1. Commercial and naval superiority of

the British2. England’s victory in the European

wars3. Lack of support of French from any

Mughal emperor



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92. The Poona pact of 19321. Was a formal outcome of the Third

Round Table Conference2. Ensured reservation for depressed

classes in all public institutions3. Provided for the British government

to take welfare measures for thedepressed classes


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 onlyd. None of the above

93. In 1854, Sir Charles Wood sent acomprehensive dispatch as a grand planon education. The plan laid emphasis on1. Education in vernacular languages2. Provision of education only by public

institutions3. Westernization of Indian education



94. The Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878ensured thata. nothing would be published by the

English government in any

vernacular newspaper b. nothing seditious could be publishedthat affects the territorial integrity ofBritish India

c. the vernacular newspapers were notexposed to pre-censorship by theBritish government

d. no Indian national freedom fightercould establish a vernacular presscompany in India

95. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): Local self-government bodies were not recognized officially till Indian

Independence.

Reason (R): The British did not enact anyspecial legislation for the governance of local bodies.

In the context of the statements above, whichof these is true?

a) A and R both are true, and R is thecorrect explanation for A.

b) A and R both are true, and R is theNOT the correct explanation for A.

c) A is correct, R is incorrect.

d) A is incorrect, R is correct.


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96. In the Parliament of Religions held inChicago (USA) in 1893, Swami Vivekananda gave the message ofa. Essential unity of all religions

b.

Superiority of Indian culture over allother cultures in the worldc. A classless society guided by core

human valuesd. All of the above

97. Even though the moderates were not very popular among the extremists, theysucceeded on a number of fronts. They were successful at1. popularizing the ideas of democracy,

civil liberties and representativeinstitutions

2. explained British exploitation of theIndian economy

3. getting the legislative councilsexpanded for Indian benefit



98. The Home Rule Movement of 1916 did

NOT emphasize1. Revival of Swadeshi2. Participation of Indians in self-

governing institutions for India3. Complete erosion of British

sovereignty over India4. Separate electorates for all

communities of India


a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 onlyc. 1 and 3 onlyd. 3 and 4 only

99. When Warren Hastings assumed theadministration of Bengal in 1772, hefound it in utter chaos and thusabolished the ‘dual system’. After theabolition of the dual system

a. The East India Company acted bothas Diwan and collector of revenue byits own agents

b. The British handed over financialpowers to Mughal administrationand focussed only on revenuecollection

c. The British handed financialadministration to the Mughals and

fixed a share from revenue for every yeard. None of the above

100. On what grounds do the Nationaland State government have control overreligious education imparted in minorityinstitutions?

a) On grounds of protecting theculture of minorities

b) On grounds of promotingscientific temper in society

c) On grounds of national unity andintegrity

d) The government cannot controlreligious education imparted inminority institutions.


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