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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2019 – Test–2664 Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200
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1. The Extremists ideology gained ground in
early 20th century due to which of the
following reasons?
1. Deepening poverty and economic ruin of
India by the British government.
2. Excessive westernisation of Indian life
and politics.
3. Humiliating treatment of Indian in the
British colonies outside India.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
2. In the context of Indian freedom struggle,
consider the following events.
1. Announcement of transfer of British
India capital from Calcutta to Delhi
2. Formation of Gadar Party
3. Alipore conspiracy case
4. Adoption of Self Government as the
goal of Indian National Congress
What is the correct chronological sequence
of the above events?
(a) 2-1-3-4
(b) 3-4-1-2
(c) 4-3-1-2
(d) 3-4-2-1
3. With reference to the Mahad Satyagraha,
Consider the following statements:
1. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi for the
untouchables in Maharashtra.
2. It was started in response to opposing
the communal award declared by the
British government in 1932.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Who among the following leaders was/were
associated with the Kanpur Conspiracy case
of 1924?
1. Singaravelu Chettiar
2. Nalini Gupta
3. Shaukat Usmani
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. In response to which of the following
incidents did Mahatma Gandhi withdrew the
Non-Cooperation Movement?
(a) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(b) Chauri Chaura outrage
(c) Announcement of Morley-Minto reforms
(d) Signing of Gandhi-Irwin Pact
6. With reference to the tenth Agriculture
Census, 2015-16 , consider the following
statements:
1. It aims to collect data on operational
holdings in agriculture.
2. It is conducted by the Directorate of
Economics and Statistics, Union
Ministry of Agriculture.
3. According to it, Uttar Pradesh has the
largest number of people tilling land.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
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7. In the context of Indian freedom struggle,
the organisation "Mitra Mela" is
(a) a revolutionary secret society founded
by Savarkar brothers in 1899.
(b) a group of young people led by Tilak in
Swadeshi movement in 1905.
(c) a group established by Gandhiji during
non-coperation movement for the
support of college students in 1921
(d) a group of Bengali Indian independence
activists led by Surya sen for Chittagong
armoury raid in 1930.
8. Recently, Delhi Declaration on Renewable
Energy was adopted by which of the
following?
(a) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
(b) BRICS
(c) ASEAN
(d) SAARC
9. With reference to the history of modern
India, the Chatfield Committee was
associated with:
(a) modernising and streamlining Indian
defence.
(b) British policy towards Princely states.
(c) reforming Civil Services.
(d) regulating rupee-sterling exchange ratio.
10. Consider the following statements regarding
Bhagat Singh:
1. He believed in the abolition of
capitalism and class domination.
2. He waged a political-ideological
campaign against Lala Lajpat Rai for
turning to communal politics.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
11. Mahatma Gandhi organized a satyagraha on
behalf of the peasants of Champaran to:
1. oppose exploitation by the European
planters under the Tinkathia system
2. conduct a detailed inquiry into the
condition of the cotton share-croppers in
that region.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
12. Which of the following parties took part in
the first Round Table Conference?
1. Muslim League
2. Hindu Mahasabha
3. Justice Party
4. Indian National Congress
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
13. Consider the following statements regarding
the Electoral Bond Scheme :
1. Only those Political Parties that are
recognized by Election Commission are
eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.
2. The electoral bond are valid only for six
months from the date of issue.
3. Election Commission authorizes and
supervises the sale of electoral bonds.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
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14. With reference to the left-wing of the Indian
freedom movement, consider the following
pairs:
Leader Publication
1. Muzzafar
Ahmed
: The Socialist
2. S. A. Dange : Inquilab
3. M. Singaravelu : Labour-Kisan
Gazette
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
15. With reference to the recently announced
'UN Human Rights Prize', which of the
following statements are correct?
1. It is a honorary award given to
individuals and organizations in
recognition of achievement in human
rights.
2. It is given only once in every five years.
3. The only Indian to receive this award is
Kailash Satyarthi for protecting child
rights.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
16. With reference to modern India, Treaty of
Sugauli was:
(a) a treaty to end the first Anglo-Maratha
war signed between British and
Marathas.
(b) a treaty for establishing boundary of
Nepal signed between British and Nepal.
(c) a treaty to end Second Anglo Mysore
war signed between British and Tipu
Sultan.
(d) a treaty to allow British to collect taxes
in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
17. Consider the following statements about the
Mohammedan Association:
1. The association was established in the
region of Bengal.
2. Its objective was to promote the interests
of the muslim community and being
loyal to the British government.
3. The association condemned the revolt of
1857.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
18. Which among the following statements
about the federation scheme proposed by the
Government of India Act, 1935 is/are
correct?
1. The Congress welcomed the proposed
structure of the federal scheme.
2. The princes of the Native states were
reluctant to join the federation.
3. The federation proposed by the Act of
1935 came into existence after the 1937
election.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
19. Which of the following statements
is/are not correct about the Congress
Socialist Party?
1. It was formed as a left-wing party after a
split from the Congress.
2. CSP leaders did not support the
leadership of Gandhiji for the national
movement.
3. It favoured contesting the Central
Legislative Assembly election of 1934.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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20. Consider the following statements about
Mohammed Ali Jinnah:
1. He was one of the founding members of
Indian National Congress.
2. He founded the newspaper Dawn to
propagate the views of the Muslim
League.
3. He was the first one to conceive the idea
of Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21. In the context of Indian freedom struggle,
the Berlin Committee for Indian
Independence was established in order to:
(a) incite rebellion among Indian troops
there and to even organize an armed
invasion of British India to liberate the
country.
(b) send emissaries to negotiate with the
British by seeking help from the
German Foreign office.
(c) convince members of the congress to
compromise for a dominion under the
British.
(d) all statements (a), (b) and (c) are
correct.
22. SAFAL, SWAS, STAR, recently developed
by CSIR, are:
(a) fortified fruits and vegetables
(b) emergency inhalers against air pollutants
(c) high nutrition cereal grains
(d) non-polluting fire crackers
23. Consider the following statements regarding
C. Rajagopalachari Formula:
1. It provided for an equal number of
persons to be nominated by the Congress
and the League in the Central
Legislature.
2. It provided for a common centre
entrusted with the responsibility of
defence, commerce and
communications.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24. Which of the following was/were the
recommendations of the Simon Commission
of 1927?
1. Abolition of dyarchy at the provinces.
2. Parliamentary responsibility at the
centre.
3. Indianization of the Indian army.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
25. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Indian Council Act of
1909?
1. It made provision for additional
representation of Muslims as well as the
Europeans in the legislative councils.
2. The legislative councils could not
discuss the relation of Government of
India with the princely states.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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26. With reference to the 'Communal Award' of
1932, consider the following statements:
1. It entitled the Depressed Classes to
separate electorates.
2. The Congress immediately rejected the
Award.
3. Poona pact fully accepted the Communal
Award.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
27. Consider the following pairs of places of
Parallel governments and their leaders
during the Quit India movement:
Places Leaders
1. Tamluk : Y. B. Chavan
2. Satara : Satis Chandra
Samanta
3. Balia : Chittu Pandey
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
28. Identify the following country:
"It is cooperating with India in the railway
sector, providing loan for the Mumbai
Ahmedabad High Speed Rail. It is also
exploring the possibility of developing an
Asia Africa Growth Corridor in partnership
with India. Recently, it concluded the 2nd
meeting of the 'Act East Forum' through
which it aims to strengthen relations with
Northeastern India."
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) Malaysia
(b) Japan
(c) South Korea
(d) Thailand
29. With reference to the nationalist response to
British participation in the First World
War, consider the following statements:
1. While the moderates supported the
Britain in the war, extremists opposed
the move.
2. The revolutionaries saw the war as an
opportunity to wage a fight against the
British rule and liberate the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
30. With reference to India's maritime exercises,
consider the following pairs:
Maritime
Exercise
Partner(s)
1. JIMEX : Japan
2. Konkan : Maldives
3. Malabar : USA, France
4. IBSAMAR : Brazil, South
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
31. The object of the Shore Committee of 1914
was to
(a) extend the provision of separate
electorates, initially given only to the
Muslims.
(b) define the jurisdiction of the Viceroy of
India and the Secretary of State for
India.
(c) ascertain the rights of the passengers in
the Komagata Maru ship.
(d) enhance Indian participation in the
World War I.
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32. Which of the following organisations were
set up by Lala Hardayal, a revolutionary
nationalist?
1. Hindi Association
2. India Independence Committee
3. India Home Rule Society
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
33. Consider the following passage:
"It was a manifestation of England’s
conciliatory mood owing to Germany’s
success in a second world war. It proposed
dominion status for India and expansion of
viceroy’s executive council with Indians in
the majority. It recognized the inherent right
of Indians to frame their own constitution for
the first time. It was rejected by both
Congress and Muslim League."
The above passage describes which of the
following?
(a) August Offer, 1940
(b) Cripps Mission, 1942
(c) Wavell Plan, 1945
(d) Cabinet Mission, 1946
34. Consider the following pairs:
Newspaper Started by
1. Al-Hilal : Bal Gangadhar
Tilak
2. Free Hindustan : Tarak Nath
Das
3. Swadesh Sevak : G.D Kumar
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
35. With reference to the Sabrimala Temple,
often seen in the news, consider the
following statements:
1. It is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara.
2. It is open to people from all religions.
3. It is located on the banks of the river
Pamba.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
36. In response to the Nehru Report of 1928,
Muhammad Ali Jinnah gave fourteen points
as the basis of future propaganda of the
Muslim League. Which of the following
was/were part of the fourteen points?
1. Federal Constitution with residual
powers to provinces.
2. One-third Muslim representation in the
central legislature.
3. Full religious freedom to all
communities.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
37. Who among the following was/were
associated with the Indian National Army
during India’s struggle for Independence?
1. Rash Behari Bose
2. Mohan Singh
3. Lakshmi Sahgal
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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38. Consider the following statements regarding
the recent Global Skills Park:
1. It is an international skilling institute to
provide students with training in the
field of Precision Engineering.
2. It has been established in partnership
with the Asian Infrastructure Investment
Bank.
3. It will be established in Madhya
Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
39. The "Cambrian Explosion", recently in
news, refers to
(a) an explosion that occurs as a result of
the rapid release of energy from a high-
speed nuclear reaction.
(b) the sudden appearance in the fossil
record of complex animals with
mineralised skeletal remains millions of
years ago.
(c) the explosion of matter moving outward
to fill an empty universe.
(d) a geological phenomenon that resulted in
the splitting and movement of huge
landmasses away from each other 500
million years ago.
40. With reference to the Civil Disobedience
Movement (CDM) and the Non-Cooperation
Movement (NCM), consider the following
statements:
1. Unlike NCM, complete independence
was not the objective of CDM.
2. Unlike NCM, there was large-
scale Muslim participation.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. Consider the following statements regarding
elections in 1945-46:
1. These elections were held for both
Central and Provincial legislatures.
2. The elections had no provision for
separate electorates.
3. Muslim League formed government in
Sindh, Bengal and Punjab provinces.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
42. With reference to the modern history of
India, ‘Day of Deliverance (Youm-e-Nijat)’
is associated with:
(a) announcement of Mountbatten Plan in
1947.
(b) Lahore Resolution adopted by Muslim
League in 1940.
(c) Direct Action Day which witnessed
widespread communal riots in the city of
Calcutta.
(d) resignation of Congress Ministries in
1939.
43. The Industrial Disputes Act of 1938
provided for
(a) an intervention of the Court of Industrial
Arbitration in the event of an industrial
dispute.
(b) right to strike to the workers, but for a
maximum period of 3 months.
(c) exclusive jurisdiction to the British
Courts to hear the industrial dispute
cases originated in Britishers owned
companies.
(d) arbitrary powers to the management to
resolve industrial disputes.
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44. Which among the following was/were the
joint demands put forwarded by Congress-
League pact of 1916 before the British
government?
1. Self government for Indians.
2. All the members of the viceroy’s
executive council should be Indians.
3. Expansion of legislative council with
elected majority.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
45. Consider the following statements regarding
the recently launched Fisheries and
Aquaculture Infrastructure Development
Fund (FAIDF):
1. It aims to provide funding for the
development of both marine and Inland
fisheries sector.
2. The nodal agencies for the fund include
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) and National
Cooperatives Development Corporation
(NCDC).
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
46. Which of the following Congress leaders
was/were opposed to office acceptance after
the provincial elections of 1937?
1. J.B. Kriplani
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Rajendra Prasad
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
47. Which of the following statements correctly
describes the attitude of the Indian Capitalist
Class towards the Indian National
Movement:
1. They were unwilling to support a
prolonged all-out hostility towards the
government.
2. They gave unconditional support to
constitutional reforms by the British
government.
3. They never took an anti-imperialist
stance.
4. Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
48. In the context of the modern history of India,
the Muddiman Committee of 1924 was
related to:
(a) constitutional reforms.
(b) educational reforms.
(c) police reforms.
(d) social sector reforms.
49. Which one of the following statements about
Indian National Army is not correct?
(a) Idea of Indian National Army was
conceived by Shah Nawaz.
(b) Subhas Chandra Bose setup Indian
National Army headquarter at Rangoon.
(c) A women regiment called Rani Jhansi
regiment was formed under Indian
National Army.
(d) Japanese helped in the formation of
Indian National Army.
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50. Which of the following statement is correct
regarding 'Tolstoy Farm'?
(a) It is a book written by Gandhiji about his
experiences in South Africa.
(b) It is a place where Gandhi was kept
under house arrest.
(c) It was set up by Gandhiji to house the
families of the Satyagrahis in South
Africa.
(d) It was a farm where Indians were
brought as indentured labourers to work.
51. Which among the following events
happened earliest?
(a) Kakori Conspiracy case
(b) Muslim league passed resolution for
demanding Pakistan.
(c) Outbreak of the First World War
(d) Chittagong armoury raid
52. With reference to Geographical
Indication(GI) tag, consider the following
pairs:
Pairs State
1. Shahi Litchi : Bihar
2. Navara Rice : Kerala
3. Alphonso
Mango
: Maharashtra
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
53. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding the Khilafat Movement?
1. It was launched against the poor
treatment meted out to the Ottoman
Empire after the first World War.
2. Its prominent leaders were
Maulana Shaukat Ali and Maulana Abul
Kalam Azad.
3. The movement was not supported by
Gandhiji in order to prevent
communalisation of Indian National
Movement.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
54. With reference to the Human Capital Index
(HCI), which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. It quantifies the contribution of health
and education to the productivity of the
next generation of workers.
2. It is released by the World Bank.
3. In India, HCI for females is marginally
better than that for males.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
55. Sir S. Subramaniya Aiyar renounced his
knighthood to protest against
(a) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
(b) Repression of Home Rule League
activitists.
(c) British indifference towards plight of
lower caste people in South India.
(d) Forced participation of India in First
world war by the British.
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56. Consider the following statements regarding
the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit :
1. It is a bi-annual inter-governmental
process for cooperation between Asia
and Europe.
2. India is not one of its members.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
57. Consider the following regarding the
nationalist efforts of freedom struggle on the
foreign soil:
1. A provisional ‘Indian Government’ was
set up in Kabul by Raja Mahendra
Pratap Singh.
2. 'India House' in London was established
to promote the nationalist views among
the Indians of Britain.
3. East India Association was set up by
Dadabhai Naoroji in Germany to provide
representation for Indians to the
Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
58. PRAKRITI programme, recently seen in
news is aimed at
(a) promoting awareness about forests and
environment among students.
(b) promoting awareness about organic
farming among farmers.
(c) increasing use of non-motorized
transport among urban residents.
(d) promoting India as global destination for
Yoga and naturopathy.
59. With reference to Gandhiji on
untouchability, consider the following
statements:
1. The basis of Gandhiji's rejection of
untouchability and the belief that it is not
central to Hinduism lied in
the Ramayana.
2. He led a Satyagraha campaign over the
question of untouchability.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
60. With reference to the GenomeAsia 100k
project, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to sequence and analyze the
genomes of 100,000 Asian individuals.
2. It will help accelerate specific medical
advances and precision medicine for the
Asian population.
3. No Indian genome will be sequenced
under this project.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
61. "Marked by the surrender of government
titles, boycott of government schools and
colleges, law courts etc, it was the first open
extra-constitutional programme of mass
mobilisation started by the Congress. The
programme condemned untouchability and
decided to maintain non-violence".
Which of the following movement is being
described in the above passage?
(a) Rowlatt Satyagraha
(b) Non Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
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62. Which of the following leaders was/were
associated with the phase of Underground
activity during the Quit India movement,
1942?
1. Rammanohar Lohia
2. Jayaprakash Narayan
3. Aruna Asaf Ali
4. Usha Mehta
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
63. In which of the following movements, the
Congress for the first time formally extended
the call for the struggle to the people of
Princely states?
(a) Swadeshi Movement
(b) Non-cooperation movement
(c) Civil disobedience movement
(d) Quit India Movement
64. A sub-committee was formed to draft a
constitution in 1928. This committee came
up with the famous 'Nehru Report'. Which of
the following was/were members of the
committee?
1. Vallabbhai Patel
2. Subhash Chandra Bose
3. Tej Bahadur Sapru
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
65. Consider the following statements regarding
the Cripps Proposal, 1942:
1. It was an outcome of the reverses
suffered by Britain in South-east Asia
during the Second World War.
2. It provided for any province to have a
separate constitution for the first time.
3. It was rejected by the Indian National
Congress but accepted by Muslim
League and Hindu Mahasabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
66. The Civil Disobedience Movement was
launched after the British Government
showed no positive response to Mahatma
Gandhi's demands. Which of the following
was/were the demands put forward by
Mahatma Gandhi?
1. Prohibition of intoxicants and liquor.
2. Introduce textile protection.
3. Abolish salt tax.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
67. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding the Shimla Deputation?
1. It was led by Syed Ahmed Khan.
2. It demanded joint electorate for the
Muslims.
3. The demand for separate nation for
Muslims was proposed for the first time
by this deputation.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
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68. With reference to the Praja
Mandal movement in the freedom struggle,
consider the following statements:
1. It was a people's movement against both
their feudal princes and the British
administration simultaneously for their
rights.
2. The Congress, at its Haripura session,
resolved to provide organisational
assistance to them.
3. Mahatma Gandhi withdrew from the
movement due to communal conflicts.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
69. Which of the following are correct with
reference to the roadmap for partition as
envisaged under the Mountbatten plan?
1. Voting for partition was to take place in
Punjab and Bengal legislative
assemblies.
2. In case of partition, two constituent
assemblies were to be created.
3. Independence of princely states was
ruled out and they were to join either
India or Pakistan.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
70. Consider the following statements regarding
the South Asia Sub-Regional Economic
Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment
Programme :
1. It is a programme of Asian Development
Bank (ADB).
2. It aims at improving trade within all
SAARC countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
71. With reference to reforms introduced by the
Government of India Act 1919 at Central
Legislature, consider the following
statements:
1. Bicameral legislature was introduced for
the first time.
2. Allocation of seats to provinces was
based on population.
3. Entire budget was allowed to be voted
upon.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
72. For what reasons was the "Cunningham
Circular" during the Civil Disobedience
phase issued?
1. to debar all the government employees
from forming any political organization.
2. to suspend all the government
employees who participated in Civil
disobedience movement.
3. to forbid the students from joining any
political activities.
4. to restrict railway workers from forming
union.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only
73. With reference to Barak-8, often in news,
which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. It is a surface-to-air missile system.
2. It has been jointly developed by DRDO
and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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74. Consider the following regarding ‘Invest
India’:
1. It is the National Investment Promotion
and Facilitation agency of India.
2. It is a non-profit Venture under Ministry
of Corporate Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
75. Which among the following was/were
associated with the tenure of Lord Curzon?
1. Annexation of Sindh
2. Partition of Bengal
3. Third Anglo-Burmese War
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
76. Consider the following statements with
respect to Individual Satyagraha:
1. It aimed to give the opportunity to the
British government to accept Indian
demand peacefully.
2. It aimed to affirm the right to speech of
Indians.
3. The decision to launch Individual
Satyagraha was taken at Faizpur Session
of the Congress.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
77. Which of the following was the main reason
for the annulment of Bengal partition in
1911?
(a) To curb the growing revolutionaries
terrorism in India.
(b) To appease the moderates and create
further rift between moderates and
extremists.
(c) To prevent the growth of Swadeshi
enterprises and nationalism in Bengal.
(d) To prevent the muslim peasants into
fold of national movement.
78. After the resignation by Subhas Chandra
Bose from the Presidentship of the Congress
in 1939:
1. Pattabhi Sitaramaya becoming the next
President.
2. Subhash Chandra Bose formed the
Forward Bloc separate from the
Congress.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. Consider the following regarding the
Conference on Disarmament :
1. It was established as a single multilateral
disarmament negotiating forum of the
international community.
2. Director General of the UN serves as the
Secretary-General of the conference.
3. It hosted the negotiations for the Treaty
on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons,
2017.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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80. Swarajya Party was formed during Indian
freedom struggle for which of the following
reasons?
(a) Young nationalists who wished to attain
quick freedom by armed
struggle decided to form a separate
political party.
(b) Congress leaders who favoured
continuation of boycott and non-
cooperation formed a new party.
(c) To enter into legislative councils and use
them as an arena of political struggle to
arouse popular enthusiasm.
(d) To bring together all political parties
under one organization sharing the
common goal of poorna swaraj.
81. With reference to the 'Chamber of Princes',
consider the following statements:
1. It was only an advisory and consultative
body.
2. Every Indian state had equal
representation in the Chamber.
3. It never endorsed the demand for
federation in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
82. Who among the following organised a march
on the Malabar coast to break the Salt Law
in 1930?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) K. Kelappan
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) Gopalabandhu Chaudhuri
83. With reference to Nagpur Flag Satyagraha,
consider the following statements:
1. It was in response to a law banning the
raising of the Indian flag during Quit
India movement.
2. It was led by Vithalbhai Patel.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
84. Which of the following statements about the
'Kisan Manifesto' is/are correct?
1. It was drafted by Jawaharlal Nehru.
2. It influenced the agrarian programme
adopted by the Congress at its Lucknow
session.
3. One of the demands raised by the Kisan
Manifesto was the abolition of
zamindari.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
85. Consider the following statements regarding
the newly constituted National Council for
Vocational Education and Training
(NCVET):
1. It will regulate the functioning of entities
engaged in vocational education and
training.
2. It has been formed by merging the
National Skill Development Agency
with the National Council for Vocational
Training.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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86. The Nagpur Session (1920) of the Indian
National Congress holds importance in
history because
1. Congress committed itself to an
extraconstitutional means of mass
struggle.
2. it endorsed the programme of non-
cooperation.
3. a resolution was passed for
reconciliation between Congress and
Muslim league.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
87. Rowlatt Act was enacted in light of a
perceived threat from revolutionary
nationalist organisations. It provided for
which of the following provisions?
1. Imprisonment of Indians without trial
and conviction in a court of law.
2. No right to appeal for the
accused against the order of the court.
3. The court of law shall consist of the
European Judges exclusively.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
88. The Hunter committee, 1919 established by
the British Government was aimed at:
(a) Education reforms
(b) Inquiry into Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
(c) Police Reforms
(d) Inquiry into the Rowlatt Satyagraha
89. In 1927, the Butler Committee was
appointed to investigate the nature of the
relationship between the Britishers and the
princely states. Which of the following
statements is/are correct regarding its
recommendations?
1. Paramountcy must remain supreme.
2. Viceroy was to be the Crown agent in
the dealing with the states.
3. The princely states should not be handed
over without its people's prior consent to
the Indian government in British India.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
90. Which of the following aided the process of
Communalism during India’s struggle for
Independence?
1. Swadeshi Movement, 1905
2. Morley Minto reforms, 1909
3. Lucknow Pact, 1916
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
91. With reference to the defence sector,
consider the following pairs:
Aircraft/ Missile
System
Developed by
1. F-16 : Japan
2. Dassault Rafale : France
3. S-400 : Russia
4. ShinMaywa US-2 : USA
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
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92. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Acharya Vinoba Bhave?
1. He was associated with Sarvodaya and
Bhoodan movement.
2. He had translated the Bhagavad Gita
into Marathi.
3. In 1940 he was chosen by Gandhiji to be
the second individual Satyagrahi against
the British rule after Nehru.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
93. With reference to the Ghadar party formed
during the Indian National Movement,
consider the following statements:
1. Its objective was the establishment of an
independent republic of India through
complete peaceful means.
2. Its ideology was based on democratic
and secular principle.
3. It started the weekly paper the Ghadar in
commemoration of the mutiny of 1857.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
94. With reference to the Prime Minister's
Science, Technology and Innovation
Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), which of
the following statements is/are correct?
1. It facilitates the assessment of
development in specific domains of
science and technology.
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of
India.
3. It aims to develop innovation clusters
with multiple stakeholders including
academia, industry and government.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
95. Which of the following was not the
objective of Home Rule Movement in India?
(a) Creation of states on linguistic basis
(b) Education in the vernacular languages
(c) Universal adult franchise
(d) Establish self-government in India
96. With reference to the Karachi Session of the
Indian National Congress in 1931, consider
the following statements:
1. It was presided over by Mahatma
Gandhi.
2. The Congress defined what Swaraj
would mean for the masses.
3. The resolution passed promised the right
to form unions to workers and peasants.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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97. The recently launched SAFER initiative by
WHO addresses health problems due to
which of the following?
(a) Tobacco
(b) Poor Sanitation
(c) Air Pollution
(d) Alcohol
98. With reference to the National Centre for
Disease Control, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. It is a national centre for control of
communicable diseases.
2. It undertakes investigations of disease
outbreaks all over the country.
3. It conducts emergency preparedness
training for health officials in the states.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
99. Which of the following was/were related to
the Communist movement in India?
1. Meerut Conspiracy Case
2. Indian Liberal Party
3. Dutt-Bradley Thesis
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
100. With reference to Gandhian ideology of
Satyagraha, consider the following
statements:
1. It was a political tactic as well as
philosophy of life.
2. It involved self-suffering to convert an
enemy to one’s own view.
3. It was equivalent to passive resistance.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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