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The Chittagong Armoury raid was organised in 1930 under the leadership of? | C.R.Das. | Surya Sen. | Khudiram Bose. | C.R.Das. | nan | b | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Chittagong Armoury raid was organised in 1930 under the leadership of?##Option_A: C.R.Das.###Option_B: Surya Sen.##Option_C: Khudiram Bose.##Option_D: C.R.Das.##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Ans... |
In 1918, who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association (TLA), which, with 14,000 workers on its rolls, was the single largest trade union of the time? | Sardar Vallabhai Patel. | Lala Lajpat Rai. | Mahatma Gandhi. | Sardar Vallabhai Patel. | nan | c | Gandhi – Advent and Achievement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In 1918, who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association (TLA), which, with 14,000 workers on its rolls, was the single largest trade union of the time?##Option_A: Sardar Vallabhai Patel.###Option_B: Lala Lajpat Rai.##Option_C: Mahatma Gandhi.##Option_D: Sardar Vallabha... |
Which Act abolished the monopoly of East India Company’s trade in India? | Regulating Act,1777 | Charter Act,1813 | Charter Act 1833 | Regulating Act,1777 | nan | b | Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which Act abolished the monopoly of East India Company’s trade in India?##Option_A: Regulating Act,1777###Option_B: Charter Act,1813##Option_C: Charter Act 1833##Option_D: Regulating Act,1777##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congr... |
Consider the following pairs: Zone Purpose 1. Special Economic Zone Zones where trade laws differ from the rest of the country, with an aim to generate additional economic activity. 2. Coastal Regulation Zone Coastal areas which will be mapped and managed to protect livelihoods of traditional fisherfolk community. 3.... | 1, 2 and 3 | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 | Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification issued in 2011 has three objectives: protection of livelihoods of traditional fisher folk communities; preservation of coastal ecology; and promotion of economic activity that have necessarily to be located in the coastal regions. In addition, for the very first time an Isla... | a | Reports(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Zone Purpose 1. Special Economic Zone Zones where trade laws differ from the rest of the country, with an aim to generate additional economic activity. 2. Coastal Regulation Zone Coastal areas which will be mapped and managed to protect liveli... |
Which of the following statements regarding Lok Adalats is incorrect ?
| Permanent and Continuous Lok Adalats are established in all the Districts in the country.
| The system of Lok Adalats is based on the principles of the Panch Parmeshwar of Gram Panchayats.
| Legal Services Authority Act 1987 gave statutory status to Lok Adalats.
| Permanent and Continuous Lok Adalats are established in all the Districts in the country.
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Permanent lok adalat settles pending and pre-litigation civil disputes relating to public utility services and even criminal cases of compoundable offence including Domestic Violence Act.
| d | GS_current_unclassified | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements regarding Lok Adalats is incorrect ?
##Option_A: Permanent and Continuous Lok Adalats are established in all the Districts in the country.
###Option_B: The system of Lok Adalats is based on the principles of the Panch Parmes... |
Who gave the call—“One religion, one caste, one God for mankind”? | Jyotiba Phule. | Swami Vivekananda. | Sri Narayana Guru. | Jyotiba Phule. | nan | c | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who gave the call—“One religion, one caste, one God for mankind”?##Option_A: Jyotiba Phule.###Option_B: Swami Vivekananda.##Option_C: Sri Narayana Guru.##Option_D: Jyotiba Phule.##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries##Subjec... |
Arrange the following events in the chronological order?
1. Congress working committee meeting at Wardha.
2. 2 nd world war starts.
3. Pakistan resolution by muslim league.
4. Individual Satyagraha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1, 2 and 3, 4 only | 2, 1, 3 and 4 only
| 3, 2, 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3, 4 only |
The correct chronological order is: 2 nd world war starts (September 1939) - Congress working committee meeting at Wardha (as a result of 2 nd world war) - Pakistan resolution by muslim league (March 1940) - Individual Satyagraha (1941)
| b | British Response and Negotiations | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Arrange the following events in the chronological order?
1. Congress working committee meeting at Wardha.
2. 2 nd world war starts.
3. Pakistan resolution by muslim league.
4. Individual Satyagraha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.... |
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, 1919 popularly known as the Rowlatt Act indefinitely extended the "emergency measures" of the Defence of India Regulations Act enacted during the First World War.Which of the following statements are not correct about it? 1. The Act enabled the government to suspend the ri... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Act authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law thus enabled the government to suspend the right of Habeas Corpus. The Satyagraha was marked by atmosphere of violence. Chauri Chaura incident is related to the Non-Cooperation Movement. | d | Rowllat Act , Jalianawala Bagh Massacre and Khilapat Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, 1919 popularly known as the Rowlatt Act indefinitely extended the "emergency measures" of the Defence of India Regulations Act enacted during the First World War.Which of the following statements are not correct about it? 1. The... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Capitalist and business class during the Indian National movement? The Capitalist Class opposed the Swadeshi movement and Non-cooperation movement but openly supported Civil Disobedience movement. FICCI participated in the "First Round Table Conference". C... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
During Swadeshi Movement the Capitalists' remained opposed to the boycott agitation. Even during the Non Cooperation Movement , some of the Capitalists openly declared themselves enemies of the Non Cooperation Movement.However, during the 1930s Civil Disobedience Movement, the Capitalists largely supported the Movem... | a | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Capitalist and business class during the Indian National movement? The Capitalist Class opposed the Swadeshi movement and Non-cooperation movement but openly supported Civil Disobedience movement. FICCI particip... |
With respect to the Shanta Kumar high-level committee to restructure Food Corporation of India, consider the following statements: The committee recommended broadening of the coverage of Food Security Act and phasing out Above Poverty Line Quota. The Committee recommended that FCI hand over all procurement operations o... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Shanta Kumar high-level committee recommended shifting the support to poor from highly subsidized price policy to income policy of cash transfers. It did not recommed phasing out of APL quota. It also recommended that FCI hand over all procurement operations of wheat, paddy and rice to states that have gained sufficien... | b | Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to the Shanta Kumar high-level committee to restructure Food Corporation of India, consider the following statements: The committee recommended broadening of the coverage of Food Security Act and phasing out Above Poverty Line Quota. The Committee recommended th... |
Which of the following best describes Revenue Neutral Rate?
| Taxing procedure that allows government to receive same amount of money despite changes in tax laws.
| Taxing procedure in which rate of taxation remains over a long period of time.
| Rate at which amount of revenue received by NBFC same as that of the amount is received by banks.
| Taxing procedure that allows government to receive same amount of money despite changes in tax laws.
| Revenue neutral rate is the procedure in which when tax laws are changed there is no effect on the amount of money received by government. Revenue neutral rate is in the news because of the discussion on GST (Goods and services tax) in which states are supposedly in loss if the GST is to be implemented. Revenue neutral... | a | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best describes Revenue Neutral Rate?
##Option_A: Taxing procedure that allows government to receive same amount of money despite changes in tax laws.
###Option_B: Taxing procedure in which rate of taxation remains over a long period of time.
##Optio... |
Q. Among the following vaccines, which one doesnot belong to the type of the other three?
| Rubella Vaccine.
| Influenza Vaccine.
| Polio Vaccine.
| Rubella Vaccine.
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Types of Vaccines are based on the process with which they are developed?
1. They may contain live viruses that have been attenuated (weakened or altered so as not to cause illness);
2. Inactivated or killed organisms or viruses;
3. Inactivated toxins (for bacterial diseases where toxins generated b... | c | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Q. Among the following vaccines, which one doesnot belong to the type of the other three?
##Option_A: Rubella Vaccine.
###Option_B: Influenza Vaccine.
##Option_C: Polio Vaccine.
##Option_D: Rubella Vaccine.
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Types of Vaccines a... |
With regard to the involvement of Congress in the Princely States and their issues, consider the following statements: Congress broke its policy of non-intervention in the movements against Princely States rulers during the Lahore session of 1929. Jawahar lal Nehru was made the The All India States’ People’s Conference... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The All India States' People's Conferences (AISPC) was formed in 1927. As per the Government of India Act of 1935, the representatives to federal legislature from states were to be nominated. It was only in Tripuri session of 1939, the congress allowed for movements to be started in princely states in its name, breakin... | a | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the involvement of Congress in the Princely States and their issues, consider the following statements: Congress broke its policy of non-intervention in the movements against Princely States rulers during the Lahore session of 1929. Jawahar lal Nehru was made ... |
Consider the following statements:
1. Under Article 25, right to propagate a particular religion does not include the right to convert.
2. State’s responsibility under Article 25 is to protect religious faith and belief.
3. Government rules may progibit polygamy by its employees even when t... | 1 only
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Supreme Court in Feb 2015 ruled that p olygamy was not integral part of religion a nd monogamy was a reform within the power of the State under Article 25. In this case, it was held that what was protected under Article 25 was religious faith and not a practice which may run counter to public order, health or mora... | d | Minorities | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. Under Article 25, right to propagate a particular religion does not include the right to convert.
2. State’s responsibility under Article 25 is to protect religious faith and belief.
3. Government rules may p... |
Which of the following statement not a reason of decay of Swadeshi movement?
| Split in congress in 1907.
| Less involvement of peasantry.
| Most of the leaders were arrested so movement became leaderless.
| Split in congress in 1907.
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By 1908 the open phase of movement was almost over because:
1. There was severe govt. repression.
2. Split in congress created differences among leaders. After split congress become week. Govt. utilised this situation to benefit themselves by severe repression of extremists leaders. So option (a) is corr... | d | Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statement not a reason of decay of Swadeshi movement?
##Option_A: Split in congress in 1907.
###Option_B: Less involvement of peasantry.
##Option_C: Most of the leaders were arrested so movement became leaderless.
##Option_D: Split in con... |
Lord Curzon was heavily criticized by Moderates because during his tenure a lot of steps were taken by government which were against the Interest of India and Indians. With reference to above statement consider the following statements: Official secrets act was passed to curb freedom of press during his tenure. Section... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | Curzon was against liberal press in India. So Official secrets act was passed to restrict the freedom of press in 1904. So option 1 is correct. In 1898 section 124 A of IPC was further amplified with new provisions under IPC section 156A but section 124A is already present. It was not added by government during Curzon'... | a | Reason for the emergence of Extremist & Leaders | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Lord Curzon was heavily criticized by Moderates because during his tenure a lot of steps were taken by government which were against the Interest of India and Indians. With reference to above statement consider the following statements: Official secrets act was passed to cur... |
With respect to the child labour laws in India, which of the following are correct?
1. Articles 23 and 45 of the Constitution.
2. Juvenile Justice (care and protection) of Children Act-2000
3. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
4. Factories Act of 1948
5. Mines A... | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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| 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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While Article 24 prohibits employment of children in factories.
Article 45 states that the State shall endeavour to provide within a period of 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of 14 years.
India is a signatory to ... | d | No_topic | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With respect to the child labour laws in India, which of the following are correct?
1. Articles 23 and 45 of the Constitution.
2. Juvenile Justice (care and protection) of Children Act-2000
3. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
4. ... |
Consider the following statements: National Child Labour Project focuses on eradicating child labour from hazardous industries only. Supreme Court, in a judgement, directed that working hours for children in non-hazardous occupations should not exceed six hours per day. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are corr... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Child Labour (Prohibition and Abolition) Act-1986 allows child labour in non-hazardous industry. NCLP focuses only on hazardous industries. Supreme Court, in a judgement in 1966, directed that Labour Ministry should regulate working hours for children in non-hazardous occupations, which should not exceed six hours per ... | c | Youth | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: National Child Labour Project focuses on eradicating child labour from hazardous industries only. Supreme Court, in a judgement, directed that working hours for children in non-hazardous occupations should not exceed six hours per day. Whic... |
Which of the following is/are explicitly mentioned in the National food security act 2013?
Mid-day meal scheme
Integrated child development services
Priority households
Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA 2013) converts into legal entitlements for existing food security programmes of the Government of India. All the given term are mentioned in the act. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
| d | PDS | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are explicitly mentioned in the National food security act 2013?
Mid-day meal scheme
Integrated child development services
Priority households
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and ... |
Consider the following statements regarding H1N1 Swine Flu: Swine Flu originated in Middle-East, the first case being reported in 2009. Pigs are quelled in order to reduce the impact of Swine Flu, as it is a zoonotic disease. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
It was first detected in 2009 in North America. Hence,1st statement is incorrect.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that there is no reason to believe that pigs are transmitting the flu to humans. So, usually pigs are not quelled in order to reduce the impact of Swine Flu. Hence, 2nd statement is in... | d | Health , Health and Family Welfare | Botany | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding H1N1 Swine Flu: Swine Flu originated in Middle-East, the first case being reported in 2009. Pigs are quelled in order to reduce the impact of Swine Flu, as it is a zoonotic disease. Which of the statements given above is/are correc... |
In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for? Economic development Redemption of public debt Adjusting the balance of payments Reducing the foreign debt Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Deficit financing is a method of meeting government deficits through the creation of new money. The deficit is the gap caused by the excess of government expenditure over its receipts. The expenditure includes disbursement on revenue as well as on capital account. In India, the deficit financing resorted mainly to enab... | a | Government Budgeting | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for? Economic development Redemption of public debt Adjusting the balance of payments Reducing the foreign debt Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##O... |
Which of the following events encouraged increasing peasant movements in 1930"s and 1940"s? Launching of civil disobedience movement. The economic depression of 1930. Formation of congress ministries in provinces in 1937 Outbreak of second world war. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2 only | The civil disobedience movement with no rent, no tax campaings encouraged the peasant movements.Hence, 1st Statement is correct. The economic depression of 1930 brought agricultural prices crashing down. High rents and taxes gave impetus for peasant movements.Hence, 2nd Statement is correct. The formation of congress m... | d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following events encouraged increasing peasant movements in 1930"s and 1940"s? Launching of civil disobedience movement. The economic depression of 1930. Formation of congress ministries in provinces in 1937 Outbreak of second world war. Select the correct answe... |
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Tebhaga movement?
| The share-croppers demanded sharing of one third of their crop with Jotedars instead of half.
| Share croppers demanded that crop before division be stored in their gowdowns.
| The government appointed Floud commission which recommended against the demands of the share-croppers.
| The share-croppers demanded sharing of one third of their crop with Jotedars instead of half.
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The Tebhaga struggle, 1946, took place in Bengal , between the share-croppers and the jotedars.
The share-croppers asserted that they would no longer pay a half of their crop to the jotedars but only 1/3rd . Also, they demanded that before division, the crop would be stored in their 'khamars' (godowns) and not th... | c | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Tebhaga movement?
##Option_A: The share-croppers demanded sharing of one third of their crop with Jotedars instead of half.
###Option_B: Share croppers demanded that crop before division be stored in their go... |
Which of the following is incorrect about sinkholes? | Sinkholes are caused by the collapse of surface layers. | Sinkholes form only in soils characterized by rocks that dissolve in water. | Sinkholes are a characteristic of the Karst landscape | Sinkholes are caused by the collapse of surface layers. | There have been sinkhole formation in soils characterised by rocks which do not dissolve in water. Sinkholes are also formed during long periods of drought, where groundwater levels fall, meaning cavities that were once supported by the water become weaker. However, they are more common in soils with water-soluble evap... | b | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is incorrect about sinkholes?##Option_A:Sinkholes are caused by the collapse of surface layers.###Option_B:Sinkholes form only in soils characterized by rocks that dissolve in water.##Option_C:Sinkholes are a characteristic of the Karst landscape##Opti... |
nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | No_topic | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a |
100 | nan | nan | nan | nan | nan | a | Agricultural Marketing and Reforms | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:100##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Agricultural Marketing and Reforms##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. At the Faizpur session of 1936, the congress accepted the Government of India Act of 1935 and decided to participate in the elections.
2. The congress ministers resigned in 1942 before the Quit India movement.
Select the correct answer using the code gi... | 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
At the Faizpur session, the congress did not accept the Government of India act of 1935. But it decided to participate in the elections. The congress ministers resigned in 1939 itself.
| d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. At the Faizpur session of 1936, the congress accepted the Government of India Act of 1935 and decided to participate in the elections.
2. The congress ministers resigned in 1942 before the Quit India movement.
... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Government of India Act of 1935? The All India Federation proposed by the act never came into existence. As per the act, election to the Council of states was indirect and that to the federal assembly was direct. Provinces were given independent financial p... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only |
As per the act, election to the Council of states was direct and that to the federal assembly was indirect. The other statements are correct.
| a | Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Government of India Act of 1935? The All India Federation proposed by the act never came into existence. As per the act, election to the Council of states was indirect and that to the federal assembly was direct.... |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Parallel governments during Quit India - Location
1. Jatiya Sarkar - Andhra Pradesh
2. Prati Sarkar ... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Jatiya Sarkar was the parallel government organised in Midnapur district of Bengal. Prati Sarkar was the parallel government in Maharashtra with Nani patil as an important leader. The parallel government under the leadership of Chittu Pande was setup in Ballia, in Easter UP.
| d | Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Parallel governments during Quit India - Location
1. Jatiya Sarkar - Andhra Pradesh
2.... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Independence for India League? It was formed to organise those living outside India into seeking independence for India. It was formed with Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose as the secretaries. The league gave way to Azad Hind led by Subhash Chandra... | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 only |
All the given statements are correct regarding the Independence for India League. It was formed in 1928 with both Nehru and Bose as the secretaries to organise Indians living outside India.
| d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Independence for India League? It was formed to organise those living outside India into seeking independence for India. It was formed with Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose as the secretaries. The league... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Congress Socialist Party (CSP). It was formed by Jayaprakash Narayan, Acharya Narendra Dev and Jawarhal Nehru. It worked outside the Indian National Congress as a separate organisation. It was in agreement with the political line of CPI and worked in association with it. ... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | The Congress Socialist Party was formed by Jayaprakash Narayan, Acharya Narendra Dev and Minoo Masani. Jawaharlal Nehru was never been a part of CSP.Hence 1st Statement is incorrect. CSP worked inside the Indian National Congress. They had agreed that Congress was the primary body leading the national struggle.Hence, 2... | d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Congress Socialist Party (CSP). It was formed by Jayaprakash Narayan, Acharya Narendra Dev and Jawarhal Nehru. It worked outside the Indian National Congress as a separate organisation. It was in agreement with the political li... |
Which of the following is/are the reasons behind the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) revolt? INA trials. Racial discrimination and abuse by superior officers. Use of Indian troops in in Indonesia. British plan to divide the troops on communal basis. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1 only |
The reasons behind the RIN revolt are: INA trials, racial discrimination, unpalatable food, abuse by superior officers and use of Indian troops in in Indonesia. There was no such plan to divide the troops on communal basis.
| d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the reasons behind the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) revolt? INA trials. Racial discrimination and abuse by superior officers. Use of Indian troops in in Indonesia. British plan to divide the troops on communal basis. Select the correct answer using t... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian National Army (INA)? The INA during the initial phase under the leadership of Mohan Singh had no support from Japanese army. The provincial government of Free India formed by Subhash Chandra Bose was recognised by the Axis powers. Through the Imphal ... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only |
It was through the support of Japanses, Mohan Singh organised the Indian National Army. In the Imphal campaign, the Japanese army accompanied by INA battalion of Shah Nawaz attempted to capture Imphal. However they did not succeed. The provincial government of Free India formed by Subhash Chandra Bose was recognised ... | c | INA and Subhash Chandra Bose | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian National Army (INA)? The INA during the initial phase under the leadership of Mohan Singh had no support from Japanese army. The provincial government of Free India formed by Subhash Chandra Bose was recog... |
Gandhiji"s Harijan campaign included which of the following? Giving up eating of carrion and beef. Giving up liquor. Promotion of education. Abolition of untouchability and caste system. Inter-dining and inter-marriage. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 3, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2, 4 and 5 only | 3, 4 and 5 only |
Even though Gandhiji agreed that the caste system must go, he did not mix the issue of untouchability and caste system. His harijan campaign did not include abolition of caste system, inter-dining and inter-marriage.
| b | Gandhi – Advent and Achievement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Gandhiji"s Harijan campaign included which of the following? Giving up eating of carrion and beef. Giving up liquor. Promotion of education. Abolition of untouchability and caste system. Inter-dining and inter-marriage. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##... |
Which of the following is true about Dongfeng? | Intercontinental ballistic missile. | Underwater locator beacon. | Humanoid Robot. | Intercontinental ballistic missile. | It is an inter-continental ballistic missile. It is a road-mobile, solid-fuel ICBM developed by the 4th Aerospace Academy of China. It has range of 8,000+ km, and can carry a single 1,000 kt warhead. | a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is true about Dongfeng?##Option_A: Intercontinental ballistic missile.###Option_B: Underwater locator beacon.##Option_C: Humanoid Robot.##Option_D: Intercontinental ballistic missile.##Answer:a##Explaination:It is an inter-continental ballistic missile... |
In the context of space technology which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of Solid propellants? 1. They are dense, stable, and easily storable. 2. The combustion can be moderated, stopped, or even restarted. 3. The flow of propellant to the combustion chamber is controlled. | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 only |
Solid propellant motors are the simplest of all rocket designs. Unlike liquid propellant engines, solid propellant motors cannot be shut down. Once ignited, they will burn until all the propellant is exhausted. They are dense, stable at ordinary temperatures, and easily storable.
| a | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of space technology which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of Solid propellants? 1. They are dense, stable, and easily storable. 2. The combustion can be moderated, stopped, or even restarted. 3. The flow of propellant to the combustion chamber is ... |
Consider the following statements about the ASTRA Missiles: 1. It is a surface-to-air missile. 2. It engages both short-range and long-range targets. 3. It uses a smokeless propulsion system. 4. It can reach up to a maximum speed is Mach 4. Which of the above statement is/are true. | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 2, 3, and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
Astra is an active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India. Astra is designed to be capable of engaging targets at varying range and altitudes allowing for engagement of both short-range targets (up to 20 km) and long-ra... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the ASTRA Missiles: 1. It is a surface-to-air missile. 2. It engages both short-range and long-range targets. 3. It uses a smokeless propulsion system. 4. It can reach up to a maximum speed is Mach 4. Which of the above statement is/ar... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Bali package of WTO: 1. India did not support the adoption of the Protocol of Amendment for the Trade Facilitation Agreement. 2. It endorsed the protocol on trade facilitation and public stockholding. Which of the above statement is/are false. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | The World Trade Organisation (WTO) held the meeting of the General Council in Geneva. At the meeting, India did not support the adoption of the Protocol of Amendment for the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). It held that the adoption of the protocol must be postponed until a permanent solution on food security is rea... | b | No_topic | Civil Engineering | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Bali package of WTO: 1. India did not support the adoption of the Protocol of Amendment for the Trade Facilitation Agreement. 2. It endorsed the protocol on trade facilitation and public stockholding. Which of the above stateme... |
Which of the following is true about National Judicial Appointments Commission? 1. It is responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges to the higher judiciary. 2. It recommends persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of High court only. 3. The Commission shall consult the Governor a... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | its main function is recommending persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India, Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of High Courts and other Judges of High Courts. The Commission shall seek nominations from Chief Justice of the concerned High Court for appointments of High Court Judges. The Chief Justice o... | c | Planning Commission | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is true about National Judicial Appointments Commission? 1. It is responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges to the higher judiciary. 2. It recommends persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of High court only. 3... |
Consider the following statements regarding the recently setup Tax Administration Reform Commission: 1. The commission is headed by Parthasarathi Shome. 2. The commission is focusing on reforms of tax policy and legislation. 3. The commission also aims for structural reforms in tax administration. Which of the above st... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | The commission is not focusing on tax policy and legislation. But the focus is on the rules and features and structural reforms in tax administration. It is headed by Parthasarathi Shome. | c | committees and Commissions | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the recently setup Tax Administration Reform Commission: 1. The commission is headed by Parthasarathi Shome. 2. The commission is focusing on reforms of tax policy and legislation. 3. The commission also aims for structural reforms... |
Consider the following about the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014: 1. 16-18 year old children may be tried for committing heinous offences, as adults. 2. Juvenile Justice Boards will deal with children in conflict with law. Which of the above statements is/are right. | 1 only | 2 only | Both1 and 2 | 1 only |
The Bill seeks to address the objectives of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children that was ratified by India. A child is defined as anyone who is less than 18 years of age. However, a special provision has been inserted where 16-18 year old children may be tried for committing heinous offences, as a... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following about the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014: 1. 16-18 year old children may be tried for committing heinous offences, as adults. 2. Juvenile Justice Boards will deal with children in conflict with law. Which of the above sta... |
During the partition of India and Pakistan, referendum was conducted in which of the following provinces? Bengal Sylhet district of Assam NWFP Punjab Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 and 4 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 4 only | Referendum was conducted in NWFP and Syllhet district of Assam. Both the regions opted to join Pakistan. In case of Bengal and Punjab, the legislative assemblies took the decision of partition. | b | British Response and Negotiations | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:During the partition of India and Pakistan, referendum was conducted in which of the following provinces? Bengal Sylhet district of Assam NWFP Punjab Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Op... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding INA trials and the protests against them? Following the upsurge against the INA trials, the government announced lenient trials for the members of INA. The Muslim league did not support the protests against the INA trials. The protests against INA trials were r... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Following the nationwide protests and upsurges against the INA trials, the British announced on December 1, 1946 that the INA trials would be conducted only for those guilty of brutality or active complicity. Muslim league actively supported the protests against INA trials. At many places the protesters tied together t... | a | INA and Subhash Chandra Bose | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding INA trials and the protests against them? Following the upsurge against the INA trials, the government announced lenient trials for the members of INA. The Muslim league did not support the protests against the INA t... |
Which of the following is/are the main difference/s between August offer and Cripps mission? While August offer proposed dominion status as the objective for India, Cripps mission exclusively offered an Indian Union with Dominion status. While August offer did not propose setting up of constituent assembly, Cripps miss... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
The first statement is correct. August offer mentioned Dominion status as an objective for India and the Cripps mission exclusively offered Indian Union with Dominion status. The second statement is not correct. The August offer proposed for constituent assembly consisting ‘mainly’ of Indian and the Cripps mission pr... | a | British Response and Negotiations | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the main difference/s between August offer and Cripps mission? While August offer proposed dominion status as the objective for India, Cripps mission exclusively offered an Indian Union with Dominion status. While August offer did not propose se... |
Which of the following factors influenced the launching of Quit India movement? Failure of Wavell"s plan. Rising prices and shortage of food materials due to World War II. Advances achieved by British in the World War II. The threat of possible Japanese attack on India. Select the correct answer using the code given be... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
It was the failure of Cripps mission which influenced the launching of quit India movement. Wavell plan came in 1945. It was the news of reverses suffered by the British which strengthened the move to launch the movement. The manner in which British evacuated from South East Asia shattered the white prestige. The oth... | b | Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors influenced the launching of Quit India movement? Failure of Wavell"s plan. Rising prices and shortage of food materials due to World War II. Advances achieved by British in the World War II. The threat of possible Japanese attack on India. Sele... |
Consider the following statements regarding “Hornbill festival”:
1. The aim is to encourage inter-tribal interaction
2. The aim is to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland
3. All the tribes of Nagaland take part in this festival.
4. Visitors are not allowed to witness the celebration of this festival ... | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
| 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Hornbill festival is celebrated in Nagaland only. For visitors it means a closer understanding of the people and culture of Nagaland, and an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland.
For encouraging inter-tribal cultural interaction and bringing together the festivals of the va... | c | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding “Hornbill festival”:
1. The aim is to encourage inter-tribal interaction
2. The aim is to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland
3. All the tribes of Nagaland take part in this festival.
4. Visitors are not allowed... |
Name the Governor-General who gave the approval to Macaulay’s Minute which declared the primacy of English education in India? | William Bentinck | Lord Cornwallis | Lord Canning | William Bentinck | nan | a | Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Name the Governor-General who gave the approval to Macaulay’s Minute which declared the primacy of English education in India?##Option_A: William Bentinck ###Option_B: Lord Cornwallis##Option_C: Lord Canning ##Option_D: William Bentinck ##Answe... |
Consider the following statements regarding revolutionary group the Ghadr: Ghadr party was involved in assassination of officials, publication of revolutionary literature and work among Indian troops stationed abroad. Government used Defence of India Rules to curb Ghadr movement. The headquarters of The Ghadr was at Si... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Ghadr party was a revolutionary group which had headquarters in San Francisco (USA). During 1 st world war the leaders of Ghadr party decided to launch violent attack on British rule in India. Ghadr party was involved in assassination of officials, publication of revolutionary literature and work among Indian troops... | a | Revolutionary movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding revolutionary group the Ghadr: Ghadr party was involved in assassination of officials, publication of revolutionary literature and work among Indian troops stationed abroad. Government used Defence of India Rules to curb Ghadr move... |
Consider the following statements regarding Home rule league movement: Tilak"s Home Rule league covered whole India while Besant"s League was restricted to southern parts of India. Home Rule movement was joined by both extremist leaders as well as moderates leaders. Home rule league movement promoted political educatio... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Tilak's Home Rule league was restricted to Maharastra only. While Besant's League covered the rest of India (including Bombay city). So option 1 is incorrect. Home Rule movement was joined by both extremist leaders (Motilal Nehru, C.R. Das) as well as moderates leaders who were disillusioned by congress inactivity j... | b | The Home Rule Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Home rule league movement: Tilak"s Home Rule league covered whole India while Besant"s League was restricted to southern parts of India. Home Rule movement was joined by both extremist leaders as well as moderates leaders. Home rul... |
Home rule league movement declined because
1. Moderates were pacified by talks of reforms by government.
2. Tilak has to go abroad in connection with certain case so movement and Annie Besant was arrested. So movement left leaderless.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below. ... | 1 only | 2 only
| 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Because of several reasons Home rule league movement declined. These factors are
1. Moderates were pacified by talks of reforms by government. They don’t want to antagonise the government before the reforms. So option 1 is correct.
2. Tilak has to go abroad in connection with certain case so movement
Tho... | a | Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Home rule league movement declined because
1. Moderates were pacified by talks of reforms by government.
2. Tilak has to go abroad in connection with certain case so movement and Annie Besant was arrested. So movement left leaderless.
Select the correct state... |
Lucknow session of congress 1916 is famous because:
1. In this session extremists and moderates reunited.
2. In this session Congress accepted Muslim Leagues position on separate electorate
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
| 1 only | 2 only
| 1 and 2 | 1 only |
Lucknow session gave a new strength to Indian freedom struggle as extremists and moderates reunited. Also Muslim league and congress came closer and agreed to put joint demand. Congress accepted league’s position on separate electorate. So option 1 and 2 both are correct.
| c | Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Lucknow session of congress 1916 is famous because:
1. In this session extremists and moderates reunited.
2. In this session Congress accepted Muslim Leagues position on separate electorate
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
... |
In the Lucknow session of Congress the extremist and moderates were united. Which of the following can be cited as reasons for it? Death of two moderate leaders, Gokhale and Pherozshah Mehta before the session facilitated the reunion. Annie Besant and Tilak made great efforts for the reunion. Both Extremists and Modera... | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | Lucknow session of congress the extremist and moderates united because of several reasons such as. 1 st statement is correct - Death of two moderate leaders, Gokhale and Pherozshah Mehta which were against extremists methodology facilitated the reunion. So option 1 is correct 2 nd statement is correct - Annie Besant... | d | Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the Lucknow session of Congress the extremist and moderates were united. Which of the following can be cited as reasons for it? Death of two moderate leaders, Gokhale and Pherozshah Mehta before the session facilitated the reunion. Annie Besant and Tilak made great effort... |
Around 1916 Muslim League came closer to congress in its objectives and became anti-imperialist because: Britain"s refusal to help turkey in Balkan wars. Annulment of partition of Bengal. Younger Muslims were antagonised by severe government repression during 1 st world war. Select the correct statement/statements us... | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | Britain's refusal to help turkey in Balkan wars had antagonised the Muslims. Also. Annulment of partition of Bengal had infuriated some sections of Muslims. So option 1 and 2 are correct. Younger Muslims infuriated by government repression during the war. Maulana Azad's Al Hial faced suppression while Mohammad Ali's C... | d | Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Around 1916 Muslim League came closer to congress in its objectives and became anti-imperialist because: Britain"s refusal to help turkey in Balkan wars. Annulment of partition of Bengal. Younger Muslims were antagonised by severe government repression during 1 st world wa... |
Consider the following statements with respect to Lucknow Pact between Muslim League and Congress: In this pact Congress accepted the League"s position on separate electorate. In this pact League and Congress demanded Independence for India as a part of their joint demand. Which of statements given above is/are correct... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | To ally minority fears of majority domination Congress accepted league's position on separate electorate. So statement 1 is correct. League and congress agreed to present joint demands to government. One of the joint-demand was that government should declare that it would confer self-government on Indians at an early d... | a | Freedom Struggle : Extremist Phase (1905 – 17) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Lucknow Pact between Muslim League and Congress: In this pact Congress accepted the League"s position on separate electorate. In this pact League and Congress demanded Independence for India as a part of their joint demand. W... |
With reference to Montagu"s statement of 1917 consider the following statements: After this statement the demand for self-government could not be termed as seditious. Congress leaders raised objections against Montagu"s statement because It has not increased number of Indian’s in Viceroy’s executive council. In respons... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | option 3 is incorrect as home rule movement was not called off. From now onwards the demand of self-government could not be termed as seditious as attainment of self-government for Indians now become government policy. So option 1 is correct. Congress leaders raised objections against Montague's statement because in th... | a | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Montagu"s statement of 1917 consider the following statements: After this statement the demand for self-government could not be termed as seditious. Congress leaders raised objections against Montagu"s statement because It has not increased number of Indian... |
Which of the following were introduced by Government of India Act 1919? Right to vote for women in the Provincial Legislative Councils. Dyarchy in the Central Government. Bicameral Legislature at Centre. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below. | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Government of India Act 1919 introduced many landmark changes such as Right to vote for women in provincial legislative councils and Bicameral legislature at centre. Dyarchy was introduced ,not in central government but only in provincial government. | b | Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following were introduced by Government of India Act 1919? Right to vote for women in the Provincial Legislative Councils. Dyarchy in the Central Government. Bicameral Legislature at Centre. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.##Option_A:... |
With reference to Jallianwala Bagh massacre consider the following statements: Gandhi renounced his knighthood in protest against Jallianwala Bagh massacre. To protest against the arrest of Lala Lajpat Rai under Rowlatt Act, people gathered in Jallianwala Bagh on April 1919. Rowlatt Act authorized the government to imp... | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Rabindra Nath Tagore renounced his knighthood in protest against Jalliyanwala Bagh massacre. Gandhi never got the Knighthood. So option 1 is incorrect.
To protest against their leaders Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal a large crowd of people had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh on April 1919. So option 2 is incorrect.
... | b | Rowllat Act , Jalianawala Bagh Massacre and Khilapat Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Jallianwala Bagh massacre consider the following statements: Gandhi renounced his knighthood in protest against Jallianwala Bagh massacre. To protest against the arrest of Lala Lajpat Rai under Rowlatt Act, people gathered in Jallianwala Bagh on April 1919.... |
With reference to Khilafat movement consider the following statements: Khilafat movement enhanced Hindu-Muslim unity. Khilafat issue was raised by the Muslims because they were concerned about treatment of Turkey after 1 st world war. Gandhi was president of All India Khilafat conference. Khilafat movement started aft... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
Congress supported Khilafat issue and Hindu and Muslim leader worked together in support of Khilafat issue. Even Gandhi was president of All India Khilafat conference. So option (1) and (3) are correct.
Muslims considered Khalifa (Sultan of Turkey) as their religious leader and they wanted a favourable treatment fo... | a | Rowllat Act , Jalianawala Bagh Massacre and Khilapat Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Khilafat movement consider the following statements: Khilafat movement enhanced Hindu-Muslim unity. Khilafat issue was raised by the Muslims because they were concerned about treatment of Turkey after 1 st world war. Gandhi was president of All India Khila... |
After sudden withdrawal of Non-cooperation movement Swarajists wanted to join legislative councils because
| They were feared that if they don’t join legislative councils their political career will vanish.
| They wanted to expose the weakness of legislative councils and use councils for political struggle.
| Work in legislative councils will help in constructive work like promotion of Khadi, spread of education, removal of untouchability.
| They were feared that if they don’t join legislative councils their political career will vanish.
| After sudden withdrawal of Non-cooperation movement , two groups were formed, swarajists and no-changers. no-changers favoured constructive work. Swarajists wanted to join legislative councils because they wanted to expose the weakness of legislative councils and use councils for political struggle to arouse popular en... | b | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:After sudden withdrawal of Non-cooperation movement Swarajists wanted to join legislative councils because
##Option_A: They were feared that if they don’t join legislative councils their political career will vanish.
###Option_B: They wanted to expose the weakness of legis... |
Consider the following statements with respect to Swarajists: The Swarajists got divided on communal lines. The Swarajists wanted to join legislative councils and opposed the idea of civil disobedience. The Swarajists helped in the passage of Public Safety Bill which aimed to safeguard interests of Indians in foreign c... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
By 1924 the swarajists position was weakened because of split among swarajists themselves on communal and Responsivists-Non responsivists lines. So option 1 is correct.
Swarajists wanted to join the legislative assembly but main leadership of Swarajists reiterated their faith in civil disobedience movement and with... | a | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Swarajists: The Swarajists got divided on communal lines. The Swarajists wanted to join legislative councils and opposed the idea of civil disobedience. The Swarajists helped in the passage of Public Safety Bill which aimed t... |
With reference to Responsivist group during freedom struggle consider the following statements: Responsivists advocated constructive work and opposed council entry. Lala Lajpat Rai, N.C. Kelkar were Responsivists leaders. Responsivists leaders equally supported interests of all the religions. Which of the statement(s)... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
responsivists were part of swarajists who advocated council entry
swarajists were divided on communal lines. The groups formed were responsivists and non-responsivists.
Responsivists advocated cooperation with the government and holding of office wherever possible to protect the so called Hindu interests.
Lala... | d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Responsivist group during freedom struggle consider the following statements: Responsivists advocated constructive work and opposed council entry. Lala Lajpat Rai, N.C. Kelkar were Responsivists leaders. Responsivists leaders equally supported interests of... |
With reference to the developments in the phase of Revolutionary Terrorism from 1920 to 1930, consider the following statements? Bhagat Singh was tried in Kakori conspiracy case and sentenced to death. The objective of bomb throwing (by Bhagat Singh) in central legislative assembly was to get arrested and use the cour... | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | Bhagat Singh was tried in Lahore conspiracy case and sentenced to death. In the later phase of revolutionary movement revolutionaries started moving away from individual heroic action towards mass politics. Also, HSRA decided to work under collective leadership and declared socialism as its official goal. So The object... | a | Revolutionary movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the developments in the phase of Revolutionary Terrorism from 1920 to 1930, consider the following statements? Bhagat Singh was tried in Kakori conspiracy case and sentenced to death. The objective of bomb throwing (by Bhagat Singh) in central legislative ... |
Consider the following statements regarding women participation in the Indian freedom struggle: Kalpana Dutt shot dead Governor of Bengal while receiving her degree. Sarojini Naidu led Civil Disobedience Movement at Dharsana Salt Works. Usha Mehta started an underground radio in Bombay during Quit India Movement. Which... | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Kalpana Dutt helped Surya Sen in revolutionary activities. It was Bina Das who shot at point-blank range at the Governor of Bengal while receiving her degree. So option 1 is incorrect. Sarojini Naidu along with Manilal Gandhi took the unfinished task on leading a raid on Dharsana Salt works. So option 2 is correct. Ush... | c | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding women participation in the Indian freedom struggle: Kalpana Dutt shot dead Governor of Bengal while receiving her degree. Sarojini Naidu led Civil Disobedience Movement at Dharsana Salt Works. Usha Mehta started an underground radi... |
Consider the following statements regarding Producer Price Index (PPI): PPI measures price changes from the perspective of the seller. PPI is a better indicator of price changes. PPI does not consider services. PPI takes into account taxes . Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 2 only | Government has set up a panel under Professor B N Goldar to devise new Producer Price Index to replace Wholesale Price Index. The proposed index will seek to bring India's inflation gauge on a par with international standards, with PPI tracking changes at the producer level for both goods and services and CPI providi... | a | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Producer Price Index (PPI): PPI measures price changes from the perspective of the seller. PPI is a better indicator of price changes. PPI does not consider services. PPI takes into account taxes . Which of the statement(s) given a... |
Consider the following statements: 1. The ‘Production Sharing Contract’ allows companies to recover their cost and thereafter share with the government. 2. The ‘Revenue Sharing Contract’ allows the government receive revenue from the point of sale of very first unit of the commodity. 3. Vijay Kelkar panel has recommen... | 1 and 2 | 1, 2 and 3 | 3 only | 1 and 2 | There are two methods by which Oil and gas exploration companies (OGECs) can recover their investments and the government can also get their due share (natural monopoly).
Production Sharing Contract - OGECs will develop the oil and gas fields. They will first recover their capital and operating expenditure before... | a | Fiscal Development & Public Finance, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The ‘Production Sharing Contract’ allows companies to recover their cost and thereafter share with the government. 2. The ‘Revenue Sharing Contract’ allows the government receive revenue from the point of sale of very first unit of the ... |
A cut in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by the RBI is likely to:
| nbsp; Decrease money supply in the economy
| nbsp; Decrease interest rates in the economy
| nbsp; Increase investment expenditure by the firms
| nbsp; Decrease money supply in the economy
|
Cash reserve Ratio (CRR) is the amount of funds that the banks have to keep with the RBI.
A decrease in CRR will increase money supply in the economy.
It will not decrease government securities held by banks as these are decided by Statutory Liquidity Ratio.
| c | Financial Intermediation & Markets , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
A cut in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by the RBI is likely to:
##Option_A:nbsp; Decrease money supply in the economy
###Option_B:nbsp; Decrease interest rates in the economy
##Option_C:nbsp; Increase investment expenditure by the firms
##Option_D:nbsp;... |
The capital account of Balance of Payments does not include which of the following? Non-Resident Indian Deposits. Short term debt of the government. Foreign Portfolio Investment. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | 3 only | 1 only | The capital account is that part of balance of payments which is composed of movements of capital and international loans and grants. The capital account of Balance of Payments includes External Commercial Borrowings, Non-Resident Indian Deposits, Short term debt of the government as well as Foreign Direct Investmen... | d | BOP & International Trade , | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The capital account of Balance of Payments does not include which of the following? Non-Resident Indian Deposits. Short term debt of the government. Foreign Portfolio Investment. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only ... |
Which of the following statements with regard to the Laffer Curve is/are correct?
| nbsp; It illustrates the concept of taxable income elasticity.
| nbsp; It is a bell shaped curve
| nbsp; One of the uses of the Laffer Curve is to allow for optimal taxation.
| nbsp; It illustrates the concept of taxable income elasticity.
|
Laffer Curve is representation of the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue collected by governments.
It illustrates the concept of taxable income elasticity.
It is a bell shaped curve and one of the uses of the Laffer Curve is to allow for optimal taxation.
| b | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements with regard to the Laffer Curve is/are correct?
##Option_A:nbsp; It illustrates the concept of taxable income elasticity.
###Option_B:nbsp; It is a bell shaped curve
##Option_C:nbsp; One of the uses of the Laffer Curve is... |
Consider the following statements with regard to Exchange Traded Fund:
1. Exchange Traded Fund is a fund that tracks an index, but can be traded like a stock.
2. It inherits the features of open ended and close ended mutual funds.
Which of the statement/s given above is/ are correct?
| nbsp; 1 only
| nbsp; 2 only
| nbsp; Both 1 and 2
| nbsp; 1 only
|
ETFs or exchange traded funds are similar to index mutual funds. However, they trade just like stocks.
ETFs were started in 2001 in India.
They comprise a portfolio of equity, bonds and trade close to its net asset value.
These funds mainly track an index, a commodity, or a pool of assets.
| c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with regard to Exchange Traded Fund:
1. Exchange Traded Fund is a fund that tracks an index, but can be traded like a stock.
2. It inherits the features of open ended and close ended mutual funds.
Which of the s... |
With reference to the arrival of Gandhiji in India (1915) and his assuming of national leadership, consider the following statements: During the arrival phase of Gandhiji , Indian National Congress was not politically active. During Ahmedabad Mill strike, Gandhiji undertook "fast unto death" over discontinuation of pla... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | During the arrival of Gandhiji in India, the INC was far more active in a political sense because it had set up branches in almost all major towns & cities; the Swadeshi Movement (1905) broadened Congress' appeal in the middle classes & saw towering leaders like Tilak, Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal-which conveyed thei... | b | Gandhi – Advent and Achievement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the arrival of Gandhiji in India (1915) and his assuming of national leadership, consider the following statements: During the arrival phase of Gandhiji , Indian National Congress was not politically active. During Ahmedabad Mill strike, Gandhiji undertook ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Inflation: Headline inflation excludes items that face volatile price movement, notably food and energy. Headline Inflation is nothing but Core Inflation minus inflation that is contributed by food and energy commodities. Core inflation may not give an accurate picture of how... | 1 and 2 only | 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Headline Inflation is a measurement of price inflation that takes into account all types of inflation that an economy can experience. Unlike core inflation, headline inflation also counts changes in the price of food and energy. Because food and energy prices can rapidly increase while other types of inflation can rem... | d | Prices & Monetary management, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Inflation: Headline inflation excludes items that face volatile price movement, notably food and energy. Headline Inflation is nothing but Core Inflation minus inflation that is contributed by food and energy commodities. Core infl... |
Consider the following statements with reference to relative and absolute poverty: 1. Absolute poverty is the condition under which one cannot afford- the minimum provision needed to maintain health and working efficiency. 2. Relative poverty is the condition in which people lack the minimum amount of income needed in ... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | , | c | No_topic | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to relative and absolute poverty: 1. Absolute poverty is the condition under which one cannot afford- the minimum provision needed to maintain health and working efficiency. 2. Relative poverty is the condition in which people... |
Which of the committee is not related to poverty estimation? | Tendulkar committee | C Rangarajan committee | Dinesh Goswami Committee | Tendulkar committee | , | c | Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc. | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the committee is not related to poverty estimation?##Option_A:Tendulkar committee###Option_B:C Rangarajan committee##Option_C:Dinesh Goswami Committee##Option_D:Tendulkar committee##Answer:c##Explaination:,##Topic:Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Po... |
Why the calories requirements in rural areas are considered to be higher than urban areas? | Because people in rural areas are poor. | Because people in rural areas are adversely affected by natural calamities. | Because people living in rural areas engage themselves in more physical work. | Because people in rural areas are poor. | , | c | No_topic | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Why the calories requirements in rural areas are considered to be higher than urban areas? ##Option_A:Because people in rural areas are poor. ###Option_B:Because people in rural areas are adversely affected by natural calamities. ##Option_C:Because people living in rural are... |
In an economy, head count ratio is the measure of: | Unemployment | Poverty | GDP growth | Unemployment | , | b | No_topic | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In an economy, head count ratio is the measure of:##Option_A:Unemployment###Option_B:Poverty##Option_C:GDP growth##Option_D:Unemployment##Answer:b##Explaination:,##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b |
Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. As per the Tendulkar report, NSSO has decided to shift mixed reference period. ii. Prior to this, 30 day recall period was used. | I only | II only | Both I and II | I only | , | c | No_topic | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. As per the Tendulkar report, NSSO has decided to shift mixed reference period. ii. Prior to this, 30 day recall period was used.##Option_A:I only###Option_B:II only##Option_C:Both I and II##Option_D:I only##An... |
Which of the following outsourced activities can be termed as Knowledge Process Outsourcing?
1. Off shore call centres.
2. research and development.
3. financial consultancy and services.
4. business and technical analysis.
5. Investment banks.
Select the correct answer using the code given be... | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only | 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
| 1, 3, 4 and 5 only | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
Knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) is the allocation of relatively high-level tasks to an outside organization or a different group in a different geographic location. Examples of KPO include long-term jobs for intellectual, analytical and knowledgeable people within industries such as research and development, fina... | b | BOP & International Trade , | Commerce & Accountancy | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following outsourced activities can be termed as Knowledge Process Outsourcing?
1. Off shore call centres.
2. research and development.
3. financial consultancy and services.
4. business and technical analysis.
5. Investment banks.
Sele... |
In India, financial inclusion features as one the important policy goals which enables vulnerable groups to: Manage their finances on day to day basis confidently, effectively and securely. Plan for the future to protect themselves against short term variations in income and expenditure and for wealth creation and gain... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | d | Economic Reforms since 1991 | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, financial inclusion features as one the important policy goals which enables vulnerable groups to: Manage their finances on day to day basis confidently, effectively and securely. Plan for the future to protect themselves against short term variations in income and... | |
Consider the following statements regarding the cropping seasons in India :
The agricultural year in India is from July to June.
Chickpea, Rice and Barley are Rabi crops.
Cotton, Maize, and Groundnut are Kharif crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Statement 2 is wrong because Rice is a Kharif crop.
| b | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the cropping seasons in India :
The agricultural year in India is from July to June.
Chickpea, Rice and Barley are Rabi crops.
Cotton, Maize, and Groundnut are Kharif crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are co... |
Consider the following statements regarding organic farming:
Yields from organic farming are more than conventional agriculture.
Organically grown food has greater shelf life.
Organic farming is not suitable for growing off-season crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
In various studies it has been observed that yields from organic farming are less because it is not based on chemical inputs, like fertilizers and pesticides, and HYV seeds.
For the very same reason the shelf life of organic food is also shorter. Similarly, the organic farming uses natural input therefore choice in... | c | Agriculture | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding organic farming:
Yields from organic farming are more than conventional agriculture.
Organically grown food has greater shelf life.
Organic farming is not suitable for growing off-season crops.
Select the correct answer... |
Consider the following statements regarding Simon commission : 1. Simon commission was constituted to recommend the ways to deal with protests in India. 2. The leaders of freedom struggle protested against Simon commission because there was no Indian present in the commission. 3. During protest against Simon commission... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
The Simon commission was to recommend to the government weather India is ready for constitutional reforms and on what lines. So option 1 is incorrect.
There was widespread protest against appointment of Simon commission because there was no Indian present in the commission. So option 2 is correct.
On the... | c | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Simon commission : 1. Simon commission was constituted to recommend the ways to deal with protests in India. 2. The leaders of freedom struggle protested against Simon commission because there was no Indian present in the commissio... |
Consider the following statements regarding Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
1. It is wrong to rely on Real GDP for comparison of GDP figures of same country at different points of time.
2. The Real GDP of a country is generally higher than the Nominal GDP as the inflation adjustment is positive figure.
3.... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only | 1 only |
The GDP calculated at the current prices i.e. prevailing prices is called as nominal GDP and GDP calculated fixed or constant prices is real GDP.
In normal circumstances where inflation is positive nominal GDP of a country is always higher than its real GDP. Changes in nominal GDP does not reflect changes in ... | d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
1. It is wrong to rely on Real GDP for comparison of GDP figures of same country at different points of time.
2. The Real GDP of a country is generally higher than the Nominal GDP as the in... |
With respect to Nehru report 1928 consider the following statements: Muslim league participated in framing Nehru report. Nehru report accepted separate electorate on the basis of religion. Nehru report recommended for fundamental rights which included Universal Adult Suffrage. Nehru report demanded for complete indepen... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 3 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
As an answer to the Lord Birkenhead’s challenge to Indian politicians to produce an agreed Constitution was accepted by all Indian political parties and therefore was called an, All Parties Conference at Delhi in January 1928. The conference was attended by all the important parties including Indian National Congre... | c | Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Session, Governor –General Viceroys etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to Nehru report 1928 consider the following statements: Muslim league participated in framing Nehru report. Nehru report accepted separate electorate on the basis of religion. Nehru report recommended for fundamental rights which included Universal Adult Suffrag... |
Jinnah put 14 point demands when amendments proposed by him were not included in the Nehru report. Which of the following was not present in the 14 points demand? | One-third Muslim representation in Central legislative assembly. | Provincial autonomy. | Federal constitution with residual powers to provinces. | One-third Muslim representation in Central legislative assembly. | Joint electorate in place of separate electorates with reservation for Muslims was proposed by Muslim league in Delhi proposals but Jinnah rejected the principle of joint electorate in 14 point demand and demanded separate electorate in 14 points demand. So option (d) is incorrect. Jinnah was concerned about safeguardi... | d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Jinnah put 14 point demands when amendments proposed by him were not included in the Nehru report. Which of the following was not present in the 14 points demand?##Option_A:One-third Muslim representation in Central legislative assembly.###Option_B:Provincial autonomy.##Opti... |
Complete Independence was declared as the aim of congress in Lahore session 1929 in response to: | Brutal repression of protests against Simon commission. | Lord Birkenhead’s statement that Indians are not fit for self-rule. | Congress was not given majority representation in first round table conference. | Brutal repression of protests against Simon commission. | In Calcutta session 1928 Nehru report was approved but the younger elements like Jawahar Lal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose remain dissatisfied as only dominion status was demanded by Nehru report. While these younger elements were demanding complete independence. Here, congress also decided that if the demand for do... | d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Complete Independence was declared as the aim of congress in Lahore session 1929 in response to:##Option_A: Brutal repression of protests against Simon commission.###Option_B: Lord Birkenhead’s statement that Indians are not fit for self-rule.##Option_C: Congress was not giv... |
Consider the following statements with reference to Lahore session of congress 1929: In this session it was decided to boycott the first Round Table conference. Congress Working Committee was authorized to launch a programme of civil disobedience In this session, 26 January, 1930 was fixed as the first Independence day... | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only |
In Lahore session of congress 1929 complete independence was declared as the goal of congress and CWC were authorised to launch civil disobedience movement to achieve this. Also decision to boycott first RTC was taken. So all options are correct.
| d | Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to Lahore session of congress 1929: In this session it was decided to boycott the first Round Table conference. Congress Working Committee was authorized to launch a programme of civil disobedience In this session, 26 January,... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Ilbert Bill: The bill aimed to curtail rights of Indian magistrate to try Europeans. The Indian National Congress effectively protested against the passage of bill. The bill was passed during the tenure of viceroy Lord Lytton. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
British subjects in 1873 had been exempted from trial by Indian magistrates, and in cases involving death or transportation they could only be tried by a high court.
Ilbert Bill proposed by Lord Ripon in 1883 sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India.
Thi... | d | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Ilbert Bill: The bill aimed to curtail rights of Indian magistrate to try Europeans. The Indian National Congress effectively protested against the passage of bill. The bill was passed during the tenure of viceroy Lord Lytton. ... |
nan | nan | nan | nan | b | Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:##Topic:Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b | ||
With reference to the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) consider the following statements : CDM was launched in response to the non-acceptance of 11 demands of Mahatma Gandhi by British Government. In Andhra Pradesh, C. Rajagoapalachari led a march to break Salt Law. No-Chowkidari tax campaign was organized in Bihar du... | 1 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 2 and 4 only | 1 and 3 only | Gandhi gave ultimatum of 31 January to accept 11 demands made by him. But government has not responded to these demands so finally Gandhi launched civil disobedience from 12th March 1930. So option 1 is correct. C. Rajagoapalachari was congress leader in Tamil-Nadu so he led march to break salt law in Tamil Nadu. So op... | a | Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) consider the following statements : CDM was launched in response to the non-acceptance of 11 demands of Mahatma Gandhi by British Government. In Andhra Pradesh, C. Rajagoapalachari led a march to break Salt Law. No-Chow... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the annual sessions of Indian National Congress held every year from 1885?
1. The President was to belong to a region other than where the Congress session was being held.
2. From the beginning, the Congress met as a body to discuss both political and... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 only | 1 and 2 only |
The Congress met only as a political body. Dadabhai Naoroji had said that ‘Congress must confine itself to questions in which the entire nation has direct participation.’ It was considered that Congress was not the right place to discuss social reforms.
It was a practice followed from the early days of congre... | b | Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the annual sessions of Indian National Congress held every year from 1885?
1. The President was to belong to a region other than where the Congress session was being held.
2. From the beginning, the Congres... |
Consider the following statements regarding land revenue settlement system during British period: According to the Zamindari system of revenue settlement, Zamindars had the right to collect revenues from peasants but peasants retained the ownership of land. As per the Ryotwari system of revenue settlement, land ownersh... | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 3 only | In the Zamindari system, the Zamindars were vested with ownership of land and they collected revenue from the Peasants. In the Ryotwari system, land ownership was vested with Peasants and revenue was directly collected from them. In the Mahalwari system, village committee was responsible for tax collection and the land... | a | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding land revenue settlement system during British period: According to the Zamindari system of revenue settlement, Zamindars had the right to collect revenues from peasants but peasants retained the ownership of land. As per the Ryotwa... |
Which of the following is the reason behind the Pabna agrarian unrest of 19 th century?
| Imposition of revenue by the government during the famine years.
| Enhancement of rent beyond legal limits by the Zamindars.
| Imposition of restrictions on growing crops of their own choice.
| Imposition of revenue by the government during the famine years.
| Pabna agrarian revolt was the result of unrest caused by the efforts of the zamindars to enhance rents beyond the legal limits. In May 1873, an agrarian league or combination was formed in Yusufshahi Parganah in Pabna district to resist the demands of the zamindars. The league organized a rent- strike - the ryots were ... | b | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is the reason behind the Pabna agrarian unrest of 19 th century?
##Option_A: Imposition of revenue by the government during the famine years.
###Option_B: Enhancement of rent beyond legal limits by the Zamindars.
##Option_C: Imposition of restricti... |
With reference to the Kuka movement of mid-19 th century, consider the following statements: It sought to abolish the caste system in Sikhism. It advocated women freedom and abstinence from alcohol and drugs. It was a peaceful movement and the British government neither supported nor suppressed it. Which of the statem... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | Kuka movement mainly aimed to purify the Sukh religion by removing the practices of cast system in it. It also advocated women freedom, abstinence from alcohol and drugs, widow remarriage etc. Alarmed at the growing popularity of the movement, the British took several measures to crush the Kuka revolt. The leaders of t... | d | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Kuka movement of mid-19 th century, consider the following statements: It sought to abolish the caste system in Sikhism. It advocated women freedom and abstinence from alcohol and drugs. It was a peaceful movement and the British government neither sup... |
Which of the following fuelled the revolt against the company rule in 18 th century? The rack-renting by Zamindars and Poligars rose to unsustainable levels Rampant corruption was prevalent at the lower levels of police, judiciary and general administration. Scholarly and priestly classes incited hatred and rebellion ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | 1 and 2 only |
The zamindars and poligars displaced by merchants and moneylenders. They were themselves impoverished under the Company rule. Hence, Statement 1 is not the cause of revolt against the Company rule.
The other two statements are correct.
| b | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following fuelled the revolt against the company rule in 18 th century? The rack-renting by Zamindars and Poligars rose to unsustainable levels Rampant corruption was prevalent at the lower levels of police, judiciary and general administration. Scholarly and p... |
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Civil rebellion - Location 1. Sanyasi rebellion - Punjab 2. Chaur uprising - Bengal 3. Kittur uprising - Kerala Select the correct answer using the codes given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | Sanyasi rebellion - Bengal, Kittur uprising - Karnataka | c | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Civil rebellion - Location 1. Sanyasi rebellion - Punjab 2. Chaur uprising - Bengal 3. Kittur uprising - Kerala Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option... |
Identify the tribal rebellion based on the following characteristics.
It occurred in the Chotanagpur region.
The tribal inhabitants rebelled against the high revenue rates.
There were no peaceful negotiations and the rebellion was completely violent.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| Chuar rebellion
| Kol rebellion
| Sanyasi rebellion
| Chuar rebellion
|
The tribal inhabitants of Chota Nagpur rebelled violently against the high revenue rates between 1820 and 1837.
The Chuar rebellion was in and around the region of Midnapur in Bengal.
Sanyasi rebellion was in and around east bengal.
Bhill uprising was in Khandesh region of Maharashtra
| b | The British Administrative Structure, Reform , Impact and Organization of Government of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Identify the tribal rebellion based on the following characteristics.
It occurred in the Chotanagpur region.
The tribal inhabitants rebelled against the high revenue rates.
There were no peaceful negotiations and the rebellion was completely violent.
Select the c... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the revolt of 1857?
1. The revolt of sepoys was accompanied by a rebellion of the civil population.
2. In the south, only the madras army revolted against the British.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| 1 only | 2 only
| Both 1 and 2 | 1 only |
The revolt of sepoys was accompanied by a rebellion of the civil population embracing all the sections of society.
The Madras army had remained completely loyal to British.
| a | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the revolt of 1857?
1. The revolt of sepoys was accompanied by a rebellion of the civil population.
2. In the south, only the madras army revolted against the British.
Select the correct answer using th... |
Consider the following leaders of the revolt of 1857.
1) Rani of Jhansi
2) Bahdur Shah
3) Nana Saheb
4) Tantia Tope
Arrange the above leaders in the chronological order of their defeat/death in the revolt of 1857.
| 1, 3, 2, 4
| 2, 1, 3, 4
| 4, 1, 2, 3
| 1, 3, 2, 4
|
The correct chronological order is Bahadur Shah (September 1857) – Rani of Jhansi (June 1858) – Nana Saheb (Early 1859) – Tantia Tope (April 1859).
| b | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following leaders of the revolt of 1857.
1) Rani of Jhansi
2) Bahdur Shah
3) Nana Saheb
4) Tantia Tope
Arrange the above leaders in the chronological order of their defeat/death in the revolt of 1857.
##Option_A:1, 3, 2, 4
###Option_... |
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Leader of Swadeshi movement - Location
1) Lala Lajpat Rai - Bombay
2) Syed Haider Raza - Delhi
3) Chidambaram Pillai - ... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only
| 3 only | 1 and 2 only |
Lala Lajpat Rai was the leader of Swadeshi movement in Punjab. It was Tilak who led the movement in Bombay.
| b | Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule Movement etc. | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Leader of Swadeshi movement - Location
1) Lala Lajpat Rai - Bombay
2) Syed Haider Raza - Delhi
3) Chidamb... |
Which of the following was/were written during the Swadeshi movement?
1. Amar Sonar Bangla
2. Jana Gana Mana
3. Thakurmar Jhuli
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| 1 only | 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only | 1 only |
Jana Gana Mana was written by Ravindranath Tagore in 1911. Amar Sonar Bangla was written by Tagore during the Swadeshi movement and Thakurmar Jhuli (Grandmother’s tales) was written by Dakshinaranjan Mitra Majumdar during the same time.
| b | Non- Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following was/were written during the Swadeshi movement?
1. Amar Sonar Bangla
2. Jana Gana Mana
3. Thakurmar Jhuli
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
#... |
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