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1. With reference to the System of Subsidiary 4. Consider the following with reference to
Alliances, consider the following statements: Regulating Act of 1773:
1. Indian rulers had to accept the permanent 1. The Regulating Act of 1773 vested the
stationing of a British force within their administration of British territories in
India in the hands of a Governor-General
territory at their own expense.
assisted by a Council of four members.
2. The Britishers promised not to interfere
2. The decision of the council was taken by
in the internal affairs of Indian rulers.
majority and the Governor-General had
3. Indian rulers were not allowed to employ veto power over the decision of the
Europeans in their service without British Council.
approval. Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) Only one (b) 2 only
(b) Only two (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All three
(d) None
5. Consider the following statements with
reference to Forward Policy of the British

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colonial power in India:

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1. It was propounded by Auckland.

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imposed war time press restriction including 2. It led to the conflict between the British

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pre-censorship? and Sikh Empire under Ranjit Singh.
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(a) Censorship of Press Act 1799 Which of the statements given above is/are
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correct?
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(b) Licencing Regulation of 1823

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(d) Registration Act of 1867 (b) 2 only

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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3. Consider the following statements with

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reference to Lord Dalhousie:

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1. He created a separate Public Works

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reference to Hunter Commission for

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Department for the first time in India. Education:

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2. During his tenure as the Governor 1. It laid emphasis on direct management of

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General, Thomasonian system of secondary schools by the provincial

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vernacular education was recommended government.

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University Education was suggested by

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province.
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the Hunter Commission.

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3. He annexed Punjab after the second

3. Most of the recommendations of the
Anglo Sikh War.
commission were rejected.
How many of the statements given above are
How many of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) None
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7. Consider the following statements with 10. Consider the following statements with
reference to Macaulay’s Minute (1835): reference to history of technical education
1. Macaulay’s Minute resolved the conflict during colonial India:
between the Orientalist and Anglicists in 1. In 1858, Overseers’ School at Poona was
favor of Orientalists. raised to the status of Deccan College.
2. Macaulay’s Minute supported the idea of
2. Medical training in India started with
opening a large number of elementary
establishment of Calcutta Medical
schools for the masses.
College in 1835.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. In 1847, an engineering college at
correct?
Roorkee was opened for Indians without
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only any racial discrimination.

(c) Both 1 and 2 How many of the statements given above are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
(a) Only one
8. Which of the following was the primary (b) Only two
objective of the Fraser Commission of 1903? (c) All three

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(a) To inquire into the police administration (d) None

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of every province

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(b) To suggest a scheme for fulfilling the 11. With reference to Oropouche Fever, which
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claims of Indians to higher and more
one of the following statements is correct?
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extensive employment in public service

(a) It is transmitted primarily through direct
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(c) To suggest measures for improvement of

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human-to-human contact.
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the overall condition of university

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(b) It is caused by a bacterial infection

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education.
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primarily spread through contaminated

(d) To suggest measures for providing
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water sources.
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famine relief
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(c) Its transmission is facilitated by

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9. Consider the following statements with urbanization, deforestation, and climate

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reference to the First Factory Act of 1881: change.

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1. It was passed during the tenure of Lord (d) It was first discovered in the West
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Ripon as Viceroy of India. African countries.

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2. It was applicable to all the Indian

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factories.
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3. The Act prohibited the employment of

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and consolidatory doctrines/policies, Policy

children under the age of fourteen.
of Proud Reserve was associated with which
Which of the statements given above is/are
of the following governors-general/viceroys?
correct?
(a) Lord Wellesley
(a) 1 only
(b) Lord Warren Hastings
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Lord Lytton
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 2 and 3 (d) Lord Auckland

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13. Consider the following statements with 15. Consider the following statement with

reference to Anglo-Burmese relations: reference to Charter Act of 1853:

1. Treaty of Yandabo led to the culmination 1. It provided for open civil service for all

of First Anglo Burmese War. eligible Indians.

2. The strength of the Court of Directors
2. The second war was the result of the
was decreased from 24 to 18.
Burmese expansion westwards and
3. It separated the legislative and executive
occupation of Arakan and Manipur.
functions of the Governor-General's
3. The Third Anglo-Burma War started with
council.
the Dufferin’s invasion and final
How many of the statements given above are
annexation of upper Burma in 1885.
correct?
How many of the statements given above are
(a) Only one
correct? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (c) All three

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(b) Only two (d) None

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(c) All three

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(d) None 16. Consider the following statements with to
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Vernacular Press Act, 1878:
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14. Consider the following statements with 1. Amrit Bazar Patrika was the first
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newspaper to be confiscated by the

reference to Indian University Act of 1904:
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British Government for violating the

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1. Indian University Act of 1904 was based

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provisions of the Vernacular Press Act.

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on recommendations of Hunter
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2. Under the Act, a press commissioner was

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Commission on Education.
appointed to supply authentic news to the
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2. The number of fellows of a university and

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press.
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their period in office were increased.

3. Under the Act, appeals against the
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decision of the magistrate can be made in

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colleges their affiliation criteria was

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the Board of Directors of the East India

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made liberal. Company.

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How many of the statements given above are How many of the statements given above are
correct? correct?

(a) Only one (a) Only one

(b) Only two (b) Only two

(c) All three (c) All three

(d) None
(d) None
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17. Consider the following statements about 20. With reference to Satyashodhak Samaj,
Solar Paraboloid Technology: consider the following statements:
1. It uses parabolic mirrors to focus sunlight 1. It aimed to promote education and social
onto a receiver to create high rights for the deprived sections of society.
temperatures.
2. Savitribai Phule was one of its founders.
2. It is less efficient and cost effective than
3. It rejected the Vedic culture and
traditional Concentrating Solar Power
Upanishads.
(CSP) as light energy is first converted
into heat energy. How many of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) Only one
(a) 1 only (b) Only two
(b) 2 only (c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

21. Arrange the following women's organizations

18. Consider the following statements with
in chronological order of their formation:
reference to Indian capitalist class during the
1. Arya Mahila Samaj
19th century:

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1. The Indian capitalist class were 2. Theosophical Society

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dependent on foreign capital for 3. Bharat Mahila Parishad

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development of heavy Industry. Select the correct answer using the code given
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2. The capitalist class was in a subservient below.
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position with pro-imperialist feudal

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interests. (b) 2-3-1

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correct?
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(a) 1 only
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(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. She was a prominent freedom fighter who

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actively participated in the Swadeshi

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19. With reference to the Ryotwari settlement, movement and encouraged the use of
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consider the following statements: indigenous products.

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1. The Ryotwari Settlement system was 2. She founded the Bharat Stree
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introduced in British India by Thomas Mahamandal, which was the first

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Munro and Alexander Reed.

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women's organization in India.

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2. Under this system, the British

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3. She was the author of several significant

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government collected land revenue

works, including the book "Ahitagnika".
directly from the ryots.
Which of the statements given above is/are Who among the following is mentioned in the
correct? above statements?
(a) 1 only (a) Annie Besant
(b) 2 only (b) Sarla Devi Chaudhurani
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Ramabai Ranade
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Savitribai Phule
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23. Consider the following statements regarding 26. Which of the following statements best
the Munda Revolt: describes the impact of the steps taken to
1. It aimed to abolish the feudal system that ameliorate women's position in 18th and
plagued the tribal lands in Jharkhand and 19th-century India?
Bihar. (a) The reforms led to immediate and
widespread improvements in the status of
2. It led to the enactment of the
women across all sections of society.
Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act 1908,
(b) The benefits of the reforms were limited
preventing a land takeover by non-tribals.
to certain sections of society, particularly
Which of the statements given above are
the upper and middle classes.
correct?
(c) The reforms had no significant impact on
(a) 1 only the lives of women in India during this
(b) 2 only period.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) The reforms were primarily driven by the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 British colonial government and had little
support from Indian social reformers.
24. Consider the following statements regarding
the Pabna Revolt (1870s): 27. Consider the following passage:
"He was a 19th century social reformer from

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1. The Pabna Raiyats' League was formed to

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Kerala. He advocated the idea of 'one caste,

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organize the peasants against the

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one religion, one God' and worked towards

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zamindars.

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the upliftment of the Ezhava community. He
2. It led to the abolition of the zamindari
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established schools and temples that were
system in Bengal.
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open to all, challenging the rigid caste

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hierarchy in the region. His teachings inspired

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correct?
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a movement that played a significant role in

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(a) 1 only the social and religious transformation of

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(b) 2 only Kerala."

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(c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) Neither 1 not 2 in the passage given above?

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(a) Behramji M. Malabari

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25. With reference to the Agriculturists Relief (b) Jyotiba Phule

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Act of 1879, consider the following (c) Sri Narayana Guru

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statements: (d) E.V. Ramasamy Periyar

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Riots Inquiry Commission. 28. Which among the following events happened
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earliest?
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2. It aimed to protect farmers from being

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(a) Sasipada Banerjea started Bharat

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arrested or imprisoned for failing to repay

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Shramjeevi newspaper.
debt.
(b) Great Indian Peninsular Railways Strike.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Narain Meghajee Lokhanday established
correct?
the Bombay Mill and Millhands
(a) 1 only Association.
(b) 2 only (d) Sorabjee Shapoorji Bengalee attempted
(c) Both 1 and 2 to pass a bill in the Bombay Legislative
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Council to improve labor conditions.
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29. Which of the following statements regarding 32. Consider the following pairs:
the early attempts to improve the economic Newspaper/ Editor
conditions of workers in 19th-century India is Journal

correct? 1. Indian Mirror : N.N Sen

(a) The initiatives were widely supported by 2. Voice of India : G. Subramaniya Iyer
3. Advocate : G.P Varma
organized labor movements and led to
4. Sudharak : Gopal Krishna
significant legislative reforms.
Gokhale
(b) Most efforts were isolated, focused on
How many pairs given above are correctly
specific local grievances, and lacked a
matched?
cohesive approach to labor rights. (a) Only one pair
(c) The philanthropic efforts were successful (b) Only two pairs
in uniting workers across different (c) Only three pairs
regions and industries. (d) All four pairs
(d) Early labor initiatives were primarily
33. Which of the following statements is correct
driven by government policies aimed at
regarding the Civil Services during the
improving worker welfare.

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British India Company?

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(a) The office of the District Collector was

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30. Consider the following pairs: created for the first time by Lord

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Movement Leader Cornwallis.
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1. Chuar Uprising : Durjan Singh (b) Lord Wellesley restored, and revived
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magisterial powers of district collector

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2. Santhal Rebellion : Sidhu and Kanhu

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which was divested by Lord Cornwallis.

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3. Khond Uprisings : Chakra Bisoi

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(c) Lord Cornwallis founded the Fort

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Which of the pairs given above is/are William College to train civil servants.
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correctly matched? (d) In 1806, the Fort William College was

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(a) 1 only replaced by Hailey Bury College in

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(b) 1 and 2 only London to train civil servants.

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(c) 2 and 3 only

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34. Consider the following provisions regarding

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(d) 1, 2 and 3
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the Charter Act of 1813:

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1. It allowed the entry of British private

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merchants into India.
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terms "Podu", "Kumari", and "Zara" are:

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(a) Indigenous agricultural practices trade with China and tea.

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associated with shifting cultivation. 3. Christian missionaries were allowed to

(b) Traditional titles given to female deities come to India and preach their religion.
in various regions. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) Ancient festivals celebrated by different
(a) 1 and 2 only
tribal communities.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Types of ancient coinage used in different (c) 1, 2, and 3
parts of India. (d) None
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35. Which of the following Acts included a 39. Consider the following statements regarding
provision to ameliorate the conditions of the key contributions of Maharaja Ranjit
slaves and ultimately abolish slavery? Singh to the Sikh Empire:
(a) The Charter Act of 1833 1. He modernized the Sikh army by
(b) The Charter Act of 1813 incorporating European-style military
(c) The Regulating Act of 1773 training and organization.
(d) The Government of India Act, 1858 2. He upheld a secular state by supporting
religious institutions of all communities.
36. Which Act granted the Governor-General 3. The construction of the Golden Temple in
dual powers, including the role of Amritsar started during the reign of
Commander-in-Chief, allowing him to Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
override the council's decisions, a power later How many of the above statements are
extended to all Governors-General? correct?
(a) Charter Act of 1813 (a) Only one
(b) Charter Act of 1833 (b) Only two
(c) The Act of 1786 (c) All three
(d) Charter Act of 1793 (d) None

37. With reference to the provisions of British 40. Consider the following statements regarding

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policies during 17th and 18th century in India, the Anglo-Afghan Wars:

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arrange the following events in chronological 1. The First Anglo-Afghan War ended with

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2. The Second Anglo-Afghan War ended
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2. Restrictions on European immigration

with the Treaty of Gandamak, making
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and the acquisition of property in India

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Afghanistan a British protectorate.

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lifted.
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3. The Third Anglo-Afghan War led to

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3. Introduction of Local representation in

Afghanistan's full independence from
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Indian Legislative Council.

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British control.
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given below.
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correct?
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Fence?
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(a) To create buffer zones to defend the

4. Nagpur
How many of the above states were annexed Company's frontiers.
by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse (b) To establish permanent British control
Policy? over Indian territories.
(a) Only one (c) To integrate Indian states into the British
(b) Only two Empire through economic means.
(c) Only three (d) To foster alliances with European powers
(d) All four against Indian kingdoms.
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42. Consider the following statements regarding 44. Consider the following statements:
the British expansion in India: Statement-I: The political fragmentation of
1. The Treaty of Yandabo, signed after the the Mughal Empire and the formation of three

First Anglo-Burmese War, led to the independent kingdoms provided

annexation of Assam and Manipur by the opportunities for the British East India
Company to establish dominance in India.
British.
Statement -II: The weakening of Mughal
2. The Treaty of Sugauli, which ended the
central authority allowed regional powers like
Anglo-Nepalese War (1814-1816),
the Marathas and Sikhs to gain strength,
resulted in Nepal ceding significant
which further destabilized the subcontinent.
territories to the British East India
Which one of the following is correct in
Company.
respect of the above statements?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct?
correct and Statement-II is the correct
(a) 1 only explanation for Statement-I.
(b) 2 only

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Statement-II is correct.
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the Treaty of Amritsar (1809):

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1. It was signed between Maharaja Ranjit (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
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is correct.
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Singh and the Governor General Lord

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Hastings.
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the Third Battle of Panipat (1761):

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British to station their troops in Lahore to

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protect their interests.

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Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire.

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3. It recognized Maharaja Ranjit Singh's

2. The Marathas were supported by the Jats
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defining its boundaries with British

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3. The defeat at Panipat led to the decline of

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territories.
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Maratha power in North India.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
not correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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46. Consider the following pairs: 48. Consider the following pairs:

Nawab of Contributions or events Regional Founder

Kingdom
Awadh during their reign
1. Awadh : Saadat Khan
1. Shuja-ud- : Signed the Treaty of
2. Hyderabad : Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf
Daula Allahabad with the
Jah
British 3. Bengal : Alivardi Khan
2. Safdar : Shifted the capital from How many of the above pairs are correctly

Jung Faizabad to Lucknow matched?

(a) Only one
3. Wajid Ali : Deposed by the British
(b) Only two
Shah in 1856
(c) All three
How many of the above pairs are correctly
(d) None
matched?

(a) Only one 49. With reference to the 'GREAT scheme',

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which of the following statements is correct?

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(c) All three

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(d) None
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(b) It aims to foster entrepreneurship and
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innovation in the technical textiles sector.

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47. Consider the following statements regarding

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(c) It is designed to provide financial aid to

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tax :
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textile workers in rural areas.

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1. The Chauth was a tax predominantly (d) It is a scheme for increasing the
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production of organic cotton in Indian

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levied by the Marathas on territories

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textiles.
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outside their direct control, amounting to

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one-fourth of the revenue.

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50. Consider the following pairs:

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2. The Sardeshmukhi was an additional levy Ramsar Sites State

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of ten percent on the revenue, which was 1. Tawa Reservoir : Maharashtra

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considered a hereditary right of the 2. Nanjarayan Lake : Karnataka

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3. Kazhuveli Bird : Tamil Nadu

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Maratha rulers.
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Which of the statements given above is/are

How many of the above pairs are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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51. Which one of the following statements with 54. With reference to the Standardized
respect to the Unified Lending Interface Precipitation Index (SPI), which of the
(ULI) is not correct? following statements is/are correct?
(a) It aims to transform India's lending sector 1. It is used by IMD to study trends in

similarly to how UPI transformed precipitation and drought conditions

payments. across India.

(b) It features a plug-and-play system that 2. It is calculated as the long-term average

requires extensive documentation from precipitation for that period.

borrowers. Select the correct answer using the code

(c) It provides consent-based digital access below.

to customer data to simplify credit (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
processes.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) It is a part of UPI and the new 'JAM
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
trinity'.

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INS Arighaat:

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2. Agra
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Ballistic Nuclear submarine of the

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3. Gaya
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4. Zaheerabad
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2. It has been built by the Garden Reach

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Through how many of the cities listed above

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Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.

Ka

will the National Industrial Corridor

d

Which of the statements given above is/are

ja
As

Development Programme pass?

d

correct?
M

(a) Only one

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(a) 1 only
ed

(b) Only two

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(b) 2 only
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(c) Only three

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(c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) All four

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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53. The term ‘Piezoelectricity’, sometimes seen

56. The 'Project NAMAN,' sometimes seen in the
is
Th

in the news, is associated with: news, is associated with:

(a) Renewable energy sources (a) Promoting renewable energy
(b) Electric current generation through (b) Providing services to defence pensioners
mechanical stress and veterans
(c) Semiconductor materials (c) Enhancing digital literacy in rural areas
(d) Nuclear energy production (d) Strengthening cybersecurity measures

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57. Consider the following pairs: 60. Gumti River flows through which of the
Exercise Between countries following states?
1. Tarang Shakti : India-France
(a) Manipur
2. Khaan Quest : India-Mongolia
3. Shakti : India-Malaysia (b) Assam

Which of the pairs given above is/are (c) Tripura

correctly matched? (d) Uttar Pradesh
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 61. Consider the following statements about the

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Hoolock Gibbon:

1. They are mainly found in Northwest
58. With reference to Nano-MIND technology,
India.
which one of the following statements is
2. They are listed on Schedule 1 of the
correct?
(a) It primarily focuses on agricultural Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
applications. Which of the statements given above is/are

)
(b) It uses nano-scale magnetic and genetic

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correct?

l.c
tools to control and study brain activity.

ai
gm
(a) 1 only
(c) It was developed to improve computer

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(b) 2 only
m
memory storage with optical methods. de
ca

(d) It has no practical applications in (c) Both 1 and 2

ea
cs

neurological research and is purely

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
d
hi

theoretical.
ha
(s
al
m

59. Consider the following statements: 62. With reference to the Green Tug Transition
Ka
d

Statement-I: Perpetual bonds are a type of Program (GTTP), consider the following
ja
As

debt security that continues to pay interest

d

statements:
M

indefinitely.
r
fo

1. It aims to replace diesel-powered harbor

ed

Statement-II: Perpetual bonds have a fixed

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tugs in India with zero-emission

al

maturity date, similar to traditional bonds.

on
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Which one of the following is correct with alternatives.

pe
s

respect to the above statements?

ti

2. By 2030, all tugs in Indian Major Ports

en
m

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

cu

are expected to switch to green

do

correct and Statement-II explains

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technologies.
Th

Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct, but Statement-II does not explain correct?
Statement-I
(a) 1 only
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is
incorrect (b) 2 only

(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II (c) Both 1 and 2

is correct (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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63. Which of the following are pillars of the 67. Consider the following personalities:
Quality Council of India (QCI) Surajya 1. Swami Shraddhanand
Recognition & Ranking Framework launched 2. Lekh Ram
to promote excellence among states?
3. Lala Hansraj
1. Education
How many of the above Arya Samaji's were
2. Health
opposed to Anglo Vedic education?
3. Prosperity
4. Governance (a) Only one

Select the correct answer using the code given (b) Only two

below. (c) All three

(a) 1 and 2 only (d) None
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
68. Consider the following statements about
(d) 3 and 4 only
Sadharan Brahmo Samaj:

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1. It was started by Keshab Chandra Sen.

l.c
64. The 'Carry Trade' strategy, recently seen in

ai
gm
news, is related to: 2. It accepted the doctrines of faith in a

y@
(a) Reinvestment in cryptocurrency m
Supreme being and the belief that Vedas
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ca
ea

(b) Foreign exchange trading are infallible.

cs
d
hi

(c) Long-term stock investments Which of the statements given above is/are
ha
(s

(d) Borrowing in low interest rate countries

correct?
al
m
Ka

(a) 1 only
d
ja

65. The Kalasa-Banduri project, recently seen in

As

(b) 2 only
d
M

the news, is being constructed on which of the

r

(c) Both 1 and 2

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following rivers?
ed
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

al

(a) Zuari
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(b) Krishna
s
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(c) Tungabhadra 69. Who among the following is associated with

en
m
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(d) Mahadayi ‘Society of Friends’, an organisation that

do
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propagate the monotheistic ideals of the

66. In the context of Defence, ‘Gaurav’ that was
Vedanta?
recently seen in the news, is:
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(a) A search and rescue drone
(b) Debendranath Tagore
(b) A hypersonic missile
(c) A long-distance glide bomb (c) Raja Rammohan Roy

(d) A naval warship (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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70. In the context of the Deoband Movement, 73. With reference to the Rahnumai
consider the following statements: Mazdayasnan Sabha, consider the following
1. The primary objective of the Deoband statements:
Movement was to promote Western 1. It was a Parsi reform Sabha established in
education among Muslims in India. Bombay.
2. The Deoband school welcomed the 2. Its primary objective was the restoration
formation of the Indian National of Zoroastrianism to its original purity.
Congress in 1885. 3. The Sabha was instrumental in promoting
3. The school opposed the principles and the education and abolition of the purdah
beliefs of Syed Ahmed Khan’s system.
organisation Mohammaden Anglo- How many of the statements given above are
Oriental Association. correct?
How many of the statements given above are (a) Only One
correct? (b) Only Two
(a) Only one (c) All Three
(b) Only two (d) None
(c) All three
(d) None 74. With reference to the Arya Samaj, consider

)
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the following statements:

l.c
71. With reference to 10th May, 1857 in Indian 1. It accepted that the physical world is an

ai
gm
history, which one of the following illusion (Maya).

y@
statements is correct? 2. It supported idolatry and polytheism in
m
de
(a) Mangal Pandey wounded two British the Hindu Society.
ca
ea

officers of 34th Native Infantry at 3. The Samaj started the Shuddhi movement
cs
d
hi

Barrackpore. to reconvert people from Christianity and

ha
(s

(b) The beginning of the revolt of 1857 from Islam to Hinduism.

al

the Meerut. Which of the statements given above is/are

m
Ka

(c) Bahadur Shah Zafar was proclaimed the correct?

d
ja
As

new Mughal Emperor of India. (a) 3 only

d

(d) Delhi was captured by the rebels from the (b) 1 and 2 only
M
r
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British Empire. (c) 1 and 3 only

ed

(d) 1, 2 and 3
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on

72. With reference to Seva Sadan, consider the

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following statements: 75. Consider the following pairs regarding Revolt

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ti

1. Seva Sadan was established by Ramabai of 1857:

en
m

Ranade. Region British Officer

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2. It aimed at the complete abolition of the 1. Kanpur : Sir Hugh Rose

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Th

caste system and socio-economic 2. Jhansi : Sir Colin Campbell

inequalities. 3. Delhi : John Nicholson
Which of the statements given above is/are How many of the above pairs are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None
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76. Consider the following pairs: 79. Consider the following statements:
Movement/ Leader Statement I: Based on the Madras Torture
Organization
Commission Report of 1855, a scientific land
1. Ahmadiyya : Mirza Ghulam
Movement survey and a new revenue assessment was
2. Aligarh : Syed Ahmed Khan conducted in 1864 which resulted in a
Movement
reduction in the actual tax burden.
3. Faraizi : Titu Mir
Movement Statement II: The Report highlighted the
Which of the pairs given above is/are corruption and abuses in the revenue
correctly matched?
collection process under the Mahalwari
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only system.
(c) 2 and 3 only Which one of the following is correct in
(d) 1, 2 and 3 respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
77. With reference to the Akali Movement,
consider the following statements: correct and Statement-II is the correct
1. The Akali Movement was a regional and explanation for Statement-I.

)
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communal movement.

l.c
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

ai
2. It was against the hereditary post of the

gm
Udasi Mahants in the Sikh gurudwaras. correct and Statement-II is not the correct

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m
3. The movement resulted into the explanation for Statement-I.
de
ca

enactment of Sikh Gurudwaras Act in

(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
ea

1922.
cs
d

incorrect.
hi

How many of the statements given above are

ha
(s

correct? (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II

al

(a) Only One

m

is correct.
Ka

(b) Only Two

d
ja

(c) All Three

As
d

(d) None 80. Which of the following best describes the

M
r
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significance of India's export surplus

ed

78. Consider the following:

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economy in the late 19th century?

al

Land Revenue Dominant

on
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System/Settlement Region (a) It had minimal impact on Britain's

pe
s

1. Permanent :
North-Western
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economic standing in global trade.

en

Settlement Province
m

(b) It was essential in balancing Britain's

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2. Ryotwari System : Bihar and

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trade deficits, especially as other markets

is

Bengal
Th

3. Mahalwari : Madras became more protectionist.

System Presidency
(c) It directly funded the infrastructure
How many of the above pairs are correctly
matched? development of British colonies
(a) Only one worldwide.
(b) Only two (d) It significantly increased Britain's
(c) All three
reliance on Indian manufactured goods.
(d) None
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81. In the context of Aligarh Movement, which of 84. Who among the following gave the theory
the following was/were the main focus areas that the Congress was born through a
of the movement?
conspiracy to forestall a popular uprising in
1. Loyalty to British Government
2. Modern western education for the India and the Indian bourgeois leaders were a
Muslims to compete with Hindus party to it?
3. To keep away the Muslims from politics
(a) Lala Lajpat Rai
Select the correct answer using the code given
below. (b) W C Bonnerji
(a) 1 only (c) Rajni Palme Dutt
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) William Wedderburn
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
85. With reference to the major resolutions
82. With reference to the Wahabi Movement, related to local governance passed by the
consider the following statements:
British Indian Government, consider the
1. It was a revivalist movement.
2. In the wake of 1857 revolt, it turned into following statements:

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an armed resistance against the British. Resolution Provisions

l.c
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3. The movement aimed to transform India

gm
1. Mayo’s : It authorized

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from a 'Dar-ul-Harb' (land of conflict) to
a 'Dar-ul-Islam' (land of Islam). Resolution,
m provincial
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ca

How many of the statements given above are 1870 governments to levy
ea
cs

correct?
d

local taxes
hi
ha

(a) Only one

(s

(b) Only two 2. Ripon’s : It recommended to

al
m
Ka

(c) All three Resolution, give powers like

d
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(d) None 1882 judicial jurisdiction on

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d
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petty crimes to village

83. In the context of the Theosophical Society,
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which of the following statements is not panchayats

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al

correct?
on

3. Royal : It recommended for

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(a) The first branch of the Theosophical

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Commission, non-official members

s

Society in India was established in

ti
en

Madras presidency. 1908 to act as chairpersons

m
cu
do

(b) The members of this society believe that to these bodies

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a special relationship can be established

Th

How many of the pairs given above are

between a person's soul and God.
(c) During her presidentialship of correctly matched?
Theosophical Society, Annie Besant laid (a) Only one pair
the foundation of the Central Hindu (b) Only two pairs
College in Benares.
(c) All three pairs
(d) The Society accepts the Hindu beliefs in
re-incarnationtion and karma. (d) None of the pairs

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86. Consider the following statements regarding 88. Consider the following statements regarding
the Government of India Act of 1858: the East Indian Association (EIA):
1. It included Indians in the law-making 1. Dadabhai Naoroji was the first president

process by nominating them as non- of the EIA.

official members of the Governor 2. Udam Singh shot Micheal O’Dwyer at a

General’s Council. meeting organized by EIA.

2. The Governor General of India was 3. It superseded the London Indian Society

replaced with the Viceroy responsible and was a platform to influence public

directly to the British Parliament. men in England to promote Indian

welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

l.c
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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gm
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87. With reference to the Indian National
89. m
Consider the following statements regarding
de
Congress in Indian history, consider the
ca

S. N. Banerjee:
ea
cs

following statements:
d

1. He was the first Indian to go to jail in

hi
ha

1. Normally, the President of the Indian

(s

performance of his duty as a journalist.

al

National Congress belonged to the region

m

2. He believed, India as a nation existed

Ka

where its session was being held.

d

since ancient times.

ja
As

2. In its Allahabad session of 1888, it was

d

3. He was not in favor of boycotting British

M

decided that no resolution would pass if

r
fo

goods and institutions during the

ed

strongly opposed by a majority of either

is

Swadeshi Movement.
al
on

Hindu or Muslim delegates.

rs

4. He was in favor of the Montagu-

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s

3. From the initial years of formation, it

ti

Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 and left the

en
m

largely included social reforms in its Congress to form the Indian National
cu
do

agenda Liberation Federation.

is
Th

How many of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) Only two (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) None (d) 2 and 3 only

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90. Which of the following factors contributed to 93. Consider the following pairs:
the development of modern nationalism in Act Purpose
India?
1. Lex Loci : Gave inheritance right to
1. National liberation movements of Ireland
Act, 1850 ancestral property to
and Italy.
person who converted
2. Development of the theory that the Indo-
from one religion to
Aryans descended from the same
ancestor as Europeans. another.
3. Emergence of industrialisation and 2. Limitation : Prevented plantation
urbanisation. Act, 1859 labourers from leaving
Select the correct answer using the code given tea gardens without
below. permission
(a) 1 and 3 only
3. Inland : Loan bonds signed
(b) 1, 2 and 3
Emigration between money-lenders
(c) 2 and 3 only
Act, 1859 and ryots would have
(d) 1 and 2 only
validity only for three
91. Consider the following personalities years
associated with the freedom struggle: How many of the pairs given above are

)
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1. Lala Lajpat Rai

l.c
correctly matched?

ai
2. M.S. Golwalkar

gm
(a) Only one

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3. C.F. Andrews (b) Only two
m
de
How many of the above given personalities
(c) All three
ca

agreed with the "safety valve" theory related

ea

(d) None
cs

to the founding of the Indian National

d
hi
ha

Congress?
(s

(a) Only one 94. Consider the following pairs:

al
m

(b) Only two Political Founder

Ka
d

(c) All three Organisation

ja
As

(d) None 1. Madras Native : M

d
M

Association Viraraghavachari
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fo

92. Consider the following statements regarding

ed

2. The Bombay : Badruddin Tyabj

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the Indian Councils Act of 1861:

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on

Presidency
1. Non-official Indian members of the
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Viceroy's Council cannot introduce a bill Association

s
ti

3. Poona Sarvajanik : Mahadeo

en

without prior permission of the Viceroy.

m

2. Apart from returning legislative power to

cu

Sabha Govind Ranade

do

Madras and Bombay, it provided for new 4. Madras Mahajan : Gazulu Lakshmi
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Th

legislative councils for Punjab and Sabha N Chetty

NWFP.
How many of the pairs given above are
Which of the following statements given
correctly matched?
above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) All four
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95. Consider the following statements regarding 97. Consider the following statements regarding
the Aitchison Commission on Public Service: administration in provinces during the British
1. The Viceroy Lord Lytton reduced the colonial government:
maximum age for civil services from 21 1. Lord Ripon is known as the father of local
to 19 based on its recommendation self-government in India.
2. It recommended the holding of 2. The Indian Councils Act of 1861
simultaneous examinations for civil introduced uniformity in the
services in India and England administration of all British Provinces in
3. It recommended the filling of posts under India.
Statutory Civil Services by Indians of
3. Lord Lytton divided all sources of
high families through nominations.
revenue between the centre and the
Which of the statements given above are not
provinces.
correct?
How many of the statements given above are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Only one

)
(c) 1 and 3 only

om
(b) Only two

l.c
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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gm
(c) All three

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(d) None
96. Consider the following statements: m
de
ca
ea

Statement I: The Indian National Congress

cs

98. Consider the following statements:

d

supported the Indian Councils Act of 1892 for

hi
ha

Statement I: In 1890's early nationalists did

(s

its recognition of the rights of the Indians.

al

not address the working-class issues.

m

Statement II: The Indian Councils Act of

Ka

Statement II: Raising class questions at the

d

1892 expanded the legislative councils with

ja
As

non-official members, who had the right to beginning of the freedom struggle could
d
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weaken the unity of the Indian masses.

r

discuss the annual budget and ask questions.

fo
ed

Which one of the following is correct in Which one of the following is correct in
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respect of the above statements? respect of the above statements?

rs
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(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
s
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en

correct and Statement-II is the correct correct and Statement-II is the correct
m
cu

explanation for Statement-I

do

explanation for Statement-I

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Th

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the correct correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
not correct incorrect
(d) Statement-I is not correct but Statement- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
II is correct is correct
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99. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The British adopted a more
lenient attitude towards princely states after
the 1857 revolt.
Statement II: Princely states served as allies
and supporters of British authorities during
the course of the 1857 revolt.
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II

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is correct

l.c
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gm
100. Which of the following were the

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contributions of the moderate nationalists of
m
de
the Indian National Congress?
ca
ea

1. They opposed the extension of the

cs
d
hi

Permanent Settlement to protect peasants

ha
(s

from the exploitation of the zamindars.

al

2. They criticized the aggressive foreign

m
Ka

policy of the Britishers toward

d
ja
As

Afghanistan.
d

3. They exposed England’s providential

M
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mission in India.
ed

4. They demanded military expenditure

is
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should be evenly shared by the British

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government.
s
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Select the correct answer using the code given

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m

below.
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do

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

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(b) 2 and 4 only

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

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