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Consider the following statements:
1. The Plight of workers took centre stage immediately after the formation of Indian National Congress amongst the national leaders
2.The Indian National Congress espoused the cause of every section of society since its formation.
Which of the above statements is/are cor... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
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INC did not espouse the cause of untouchable and peasants when it was formed for the fear that it would lose the support of the industrialist and zamindars..
| d | Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. The Plight of workers took centre stage immediately after the formation of Indian National Congress amongst the national leaders
2.The Indian National Congress espoused the cause of every section of society since its formation.... |
With reference to the partitioning of Bengal in 1905, consider the following statements:
1. It was done to reduce the national movement in Bengal
3. It was done to make Bengalis minorities and reduce their influence
3. The partition was meant to foster communalism
Which of the above statements is/ar... | 1 and 2 Only
| 2 and 3Only
| 1 and 3 Only
| 1 and 2 Only
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The partition of the state intended to curb Bengali influence by not only placing Bengalis under two admininistrations but by reducing them to a minority in Bengal itself as in the new proposal Bengal proper was to have seventeen million Bengali and thirty-seven million Oriya and Hindi speaking people! Also, the part... | d | Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the partitioning of Bengal in 1905, consider the following statements:
1. It was done to reduce the national movement in Bengal
3. It was done to make Bengalis minorities and reduce their influence
3. The partition was meant to foster commun... |
Consider the following statements
1. Swadeshi movement was supported by Muslims outside Bengal
2.In the Swadeshi Movement students, professionals along with women did participated
3. The use of popular festivals and customs to garner support during the movement was widely accepted by Muslims
Wh... | 1 and 2 Only
| 2 and 2 Only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 Only
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The main drawback of the Swadeshi Movement was that it was not able to gamer the support of the mass of Muslims and especially of the Muslim peasantry. The British policy of consciously attempting to use communalism to turn the Muslims against the Swadeshi Movement was to a large extent responsible for this. The Gove... | c | Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements
1. Swadeshi movement was supported by Muslims outside Bengal
2.In the Swadeshi Movement students, professionals along with women did participated
3. The use of popular festivals and customs to garner support during the mo... |
Consider the following facts about Deoband School
It was organized by the orthodox section among the Muslim
It welcomed the formation of the Indian National Congress
It was led by Shah Abdul Aziz and Syed Ahmed Barelvi
It stood against Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s activities
Which of the above mentioned statemen... | nan | nan | nan | nan | The Deoband School was organized by the orthodox section among the Muslim ulemas. It was essentially a reninalist movement. It was set up under the leadership of Muhammad Hussain Wanotavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi in Saharanpur in the year 1886. It welcomed the formation of Indian National Congress and issued a fatwa ag... | c | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following facts about Deoband School
It was organized by the orthodox section among the Muslim
It welcomed the formation of the Indian National Congress
It was led by Shah Abdul Aziz and Syed Ahmed Barelvi
It stood against Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s activit... |
With reference to the Maratha kingdom, what were the reasons for their failure to form an all-Indian empire and replace the Mughals? They lacked the outlook and program necessary for founding an all-Indian empire. Maratha sardars lacked unity. They lacked brilliant commanders and statesmen. Which of the statements give... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: Marathas lacked the outlook and program necessary for founding an all Indian empire. Statement 2 is correct: Maratha sardars lacked unity and often clashed with each other. Statement 3 is incorrect : Maratha power had no dearth of able commanders and statesmen but the real reason for their fai... | a | Maratha State and Maratha Confederacy | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Maratha kingdom, what were the reasons for their failure to form an all-Indian empire and replace the Mughals? They lacked the outlook and program necessary for founding an all-Indian empire. Maratha sardars lacked unity. They lacked brilliant commander... |
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Sir William Jones? 1. He founded Bombay Asiatic Society. 2. He translated Abhijnanashakuntalam into English. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct: Bombay Asiatic society founded by Sir James Mackintosh under the influence of Sir William Jones. Statement 2 is correct: Sir William Jones translated Abhijnanashakuntalam into English in 1789. | c | GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Sir William Jones? 1. He founded Bombay Asiatic Society. 2. He translated Abhijnanashakuntalam into English. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 a... |
Q2. In the context of I9th century India, what is Rast-Gofter?
It was a technique of printing bused by leaders to publish pamphlets.
It was an official post in the British Government to keep an eye on movements involving general public
It was a modern machine Gun used by senior officers in the police
It was ... | nan | nan | nan | nan | In 1951, few English Educated parsis in India like Dada Bhai Naoroji, Naroaj Furdonji and K.R Cama initiated an association, Rahnumai Mazdayasan to improve the condition of the parsis and restore the position of Zoroastrian religion in the daily life of parsis. Rast –Gofter, literally meaning ‘Truth Teller’ was a newsp... | d | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Q2. In the context of I9th century India, what is Rast-Gofter?
It was a technique of printing bused by leaders to publish pamphlets.
It was an official post in the British Government to keep an eye on movements involving general public
It was a modern machine Gun us... |
Q3. Consider the following features of Brahmo Samaj Movement.
It discarded the concept of Avatars.
It denied giving any scripture the ultimate authority.
It denounced Polytheism
It fought against the caste system
Which of the above mentioned features are correct?
1,2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1,3... | nan | nan | nan | nan | Brahmo Samaj was one of the earliest social reform movement found by Raja Ram Mohan roy in 1828. It was majorly influenced by Western Ideas, . At the same time, it also defended Hinduism against the criticism of the missionaries too. The samaj stood against the blind superstitious practices and fought for the bettermen... | d | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Q3. Consider the following features of Brahmo Samaj Movement.
It discarded the concept of Avatars.
It denied giving any scripture the ultimate authority.
It denounced Polytheism
It fought against the caste system
Which of the above mentioned features are correc... |
Q3. Consider the following features of Brahmo Samaj Movement.
It discarded the concept of Avatars.
It denied giving any scripture the ultimate authority.
It denounced Polytheism
It fought against the caste system
Which of the above mentioned features are correct?
1,2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1,3... | nan | nan | nan | nan | Brahmo Samaj was one of the earliest social reform movement found by Raja Ram Mohan roy in 1828. It was majorly influenced by Western Ideas, . At the same time, it also defended Hinduism against the criticism of the missionaries too. The samaj stood against the blind superstitious practices and fought for the bettermen... | d | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Q3. Consider the following features of Brahmo Samaj Movement.
It discarded the concept of Avatars.
It denied giving any scripture the ultimate authority.
It denounced Polytheism
It fought against the caste system
Which of the above mentioned features are correc... |
Q4. Consider the following Organizations:
Prarthna Samaj
Paramhansa Mandli
Dharma Sabha
Bharat Dharma Mahamandala
Which of the above to bring out changes in the orthodox religious practices?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1,2 and 3 only
1,2 and 4 only
| nan | nan | nan | nan | Prarthna Samaj was found in the year 1863 by Keshab Chandra Sen in Bombay to act against the caste system and women empowerment. Paramhansa mandalis were found in 1849 in Maharashtra to break the caste rules. On the other hand, Dharma Sabha and Bharat Dharma Mahamandala stood for the defence of orthodox Hinduism. | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Q4. Consider the following Organizations:
Prarthna Samaj
Paramhansa Mandli
Dharma Sabha
Bharat Dharma Mahamandala
Which of the above to bring out changes in the orthodox religious practices?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1,2 and 3 only
1,2 and 4 only
##O... |
Q5. Consider the following pairs:
Seva Sadan: B.M Malbari
Dev samaj: M.G Ranade
RadhaSwami Movement: Tulsi Ram
Faraizi Movement: Dudu Mian
Which of the above are correct?
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
1,3 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
| nan | nan | nan | nan | Seva Sadan was founded by Parsi reformenr B.N Nalbari in 1885 to uplift the condition of women. Deva Samaj was founded in 1887 at Lahore by Shiv narain Agnihotri, it emphasized on the supremacy of the Guru. Radhaswami Movement was initiated by Tulsi Ram in 1861 and Faraizi Movement was founded to re emphasis on the Isl... | c | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Q5. Consider the following pairs:
Seva Sadan: B.M Malbari
Dev samaj: M.G Ranade
RadhaSwami Movement: Tulsi Ram
Faraizi Movement: Dudu Mian
Which of the above are correct?
1 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
1,3 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
##Option_A:nan###Option_... |
What made the Ramakrishna Mission different from the Arya Samaj Movement? | The Mission also focused on doing charity and social service. | The Mission opposed caste system and untouchability. | The Mission valued and practiced image worship. | The Mission also focused on doing charity and social service. | Ramakrishan Mission was inspired by the teachings of Ramakrishna paramhans. Its thinking was rooted in Indian thought and culture. Unlike the Arya Samaj Movement, the Ramakrishna Movement recognized the utility and value of image worship. It stood for service, charity and selfless devotion to God. | c | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What made the Ramakrishna Mission different from the Arya Samaj Movement?##Option_A: The Mission also focused on doing charity and social service.###Option_B: The Mission opposed caste system and untouchability.##Option_C: The Mission valued and practiced image worship.##Opt... |
Consider the following statements about the 1857 revolt.
Rampant Corruption in the offices was prevelant in those times.
Christian Missionaries were not allowed to work till 1857.
There were no army mutinies before 1857.
The revolt was most active in the southern part of India
Which of the above statemen... | nan | nan | nan | nan | The revolt of 1857 was caused by many social, economic, moral, religious and political factors. Rampant curooption was also one of them. The Christian missionaries got active in India after a big push given to it by the Charter act 1813, it did play a role in antagonizing traditional Hindus. There were many army mutini... | a | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements about the 1857 revolt.
Rampant Corruption in the offices was prevelant in those times.
Christian Missionaries were not allowed to work till 1857.
There were no army mutinies before 1857.
The revolt was most active in the southern ... |
With reference to Bahamani kingdom, consider the following statements : 1. Bahamani kingdom was established by Alauddin Hassan, after the fall of the Vijayanagar empire in Deccan. 2. The administration in Bahamani empire was managed only by muslims officials. 3. The decline of the Bahmani empire is attributed to the re... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Muslim kingdom of Bahmani was established by some nobles of the Deccan who revolted against the repressive policies of Sultan Muhammed Tughlaq. In 1347, Hasan became the king under the title Abdul Muzaffar Ala-Ud-Din Bahman Shah and founded the Bahmani dynasty. This dynasty lasted for about 175 years and had 18 r... | d | Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Bahamani kingdom, consider the following statements : 1. Bahamani kingdom was established by Alauddin Hassan, after the fall of the Vijayanagar empire in Deccan. 2. The administration in Bahamani empire was managed only by muslims officials. 3. The decline ... |
With reference to Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. It provides for insurance of hospitalisation for BPL population in unorganised sector.
2. The scheme covers hospitalization in both public as well as private hospitals.
3. The scheme is being implemented by Ministry o... | 1 and 2 only
| 1 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana RSBY was launched in early 2008 to provide for cashless insurance for hospitalisation in public as well as private hospitals.
Unorganized sector workers belonging to BPL category and their family members (a family unit of five) shall be the beneficiaries under the scheme.
B... | a | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. It provides for insurance of hospitalisation for BPL population in unorganised sector.
2. The scheme covers hospitalization in both public as well as private hospitals.
3. ... |
Consider the following pairs of leaders of 1857 revolt and the regions where they were active:
Gwaliar: Maulvi Ahmadullah
Bihar: Khan Bahadur
Bareilly: Kunwar Singh
Kanpur: Nana Saheb
Which of the above pairs are correct?
1 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
4 only
| nan | nan | nan | nan | There were different storm points of the 1857 and each storm point had an important leader. In Kanpur, the revolt was led by nana Saheb, in Bihar, it was led by Kunwar Singh. Maulvi Ahmadulah was active in Faizabad and Khan bahadur was active in Bareilly | d | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs of leaders of 1857 revolt and the regions where they were active:
Gwaliar: Maulvi Ahmadullah
Bihar: Khan Bahadur
Bareilly: Kunwar Singh
Kanpur: Nana Saheb
Which of the above pairs are correct?
1 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
3 an... |
What was the main purpose of General Service Enlistment Act 1856 passed by Lord Canning? | It barred any person from services who had committed crime against women | It set the educational qualifications and physical measurements standards for Government Service | It empowered provinces to recruit their own cadre | It barred any person from services who had committed crime against women | In 1856, Lord Canning passed the General Service enlistment Act. The act mandated that all future recruits of the Bengal army will have to give an undertaking that they would serve anywhere their service might be required by the Government. This antagonized the religious Hindus who considered crossing the seas meant lo... | d | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What was the main purpose of General Service Enlistment Act 1856 passed by Lord Canning?##Option_A:It barred any person from services who had committed crime against women###Option_B:It set the educational qualifications and physical measurements standards for Government Ser... |
. Consider the following statements about the 1857 revolt
There was unity between Hindus and Muslims in the revolt.
The Bombay and the Madras Army remained loyal to Britishers.
Scindhias and Gaikwar princes were at the forefront of the revolt.
Rani of Jhansi was supported by Tantia Tope.
Which of the abov... | nan | nan | nan | nan | In the war of 1857, overall, there was unity between the Hindus and the Muslims. Britishers had got immense support from the regiments from Bombay and Madras. The Princes like of Scindhias and gaikwars were of great help to britishers too. This weekend the joint efforts of Indian rebels. Even the Britishers confessed ... | d | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:. Consider the following statements about the 1857 revolt
There was unity between Hindus and Muslims in the revolt.
The Bombay and the Madras Army remained loyal to Britishers.
Scindhias and Gaikwar princes were at the forefront of the revolt.
Rani of Jhansi was su... |
Religious Disabilities Act 1850 antagonized many hindus, Why?
It entitled people who had changed their religion to inherit their parents’ property
It had put undue restrictions on the Hindus who were disabled.
It had banned the system of religious conversions.
It took away all the properties donated to the H... | nan | nan | nan | nan | The religious disabilities act was passed in the year 1850. It modified the Hindu customs in a crucial way. It allowed a person to inherit his father’s property even after changing his religion. This was against the traditional rule prevelant among Hindus. This antagonized the Hindu leaders. | a | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Religious Disabilities Act 1850 antagonized many hindus, Why?
It entitled people who had changed their religion to inherit their parents’ property
It had put undue restrictions on the Hindus who were disabled.
It had banned the system of religious conversions.
It ... |
What did the Charter Act 1861 propose?
To implement Dyarchy at the provincial level.
To appoint a new member for law in Viceroy Executive Council.
To restore the legislative powers of Bombay and Madras.
To set up an advisory council comprising of Indian Princes
| nan | nan | nan | nan | The Indian Council Act 1861 was a U turn by the Britishers from Centralization to Decentralization. The act restored the legislative powers to the provinces of Bombay and madras. | c | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What did the Charter Act 1861 propose?
To implement Dyarchy at the provincial level.
To appoint a new member for law in Viceroy Executive Council.
To restore the legislative powers of Bombay and Madras.
To set up an advisory council comprising of Indian Princes
##... |
What was the legislation of the year 1858 that transferred the power from the East india Company to the British Crown called?
Act for Indian Councils
Act for Government of India
Act for Better Government of India
Act for Charter
| nan | nan | nan | nan | The Act for Better Government of India was passed in the year 1858. It transferred the power to govern from the East India Company to the British Crown. The Act mandated the Secretary of the state the power to govern who was to be a member of the British Cabinet. The secretary was assisted by a council of 15. | c | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What was the legislation of the year 1858 that transferred the power from the East india Company to the British Crown called?
Act for Indian Councils
Act for Government of India
Act for Better Government of India
Act for Charter
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Opti... |
What started with the Ripon Resolution 1882, got a boost from Royal Commission in 1908 and Resolution of May 1918 but ultimately got established in a free India. Which of the following is the above statement referring to? | Panchayati Raj Institution | Voting rights to women | Federal Public Service Commission | Panchayati Raj Institution | The Panchayati raj system started with the Lord Ripon Resolution 1882 that suggested that the local bodies be made as representative as possible of the people. Later the Royal Commission 1908 suggested that the local bodies be given judicial jurisdiction too. The Resolution of May 1918 suggested more participation from... | a | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What started with the Ripon Resolution 1882, got a boost from Royal Commission in 1908 and Resolution of May 1918 but ultimately got established in a free India. Which of the following is the above statement referring to?##Option_A:Panchayati Raj Institution###Option_B:Votin... |
Q15. Consider the following Post 1857 actions regarding the army
The proportion of Europeans in the army increased from 14% to 33%.
Debarring of Indians to reach the rank of officer
A new policy of recruitment where Sikhs , Gurkhas and Pathans were favured.
Encouragement of Caste, race, culture and religion ... | nan | nan | nan | nan | The intention of the Britishers was to to create divisions with in the army so as to avoid any united force in opposition in any future mutiny. The Europeans were increased in the army to 33 % and the divisions on the basis of caste, race, religion was made following the policy of Divide and rule. | d | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Q15. Consider the following Post 1857 actions regarding the army
The proportion of Europeans in the army increased from 14% to 33%.
Debarring of Indians to reach the rank of officer
A new policy of recruitment where Sikhs , Gurkhas and Pathans were favured.
Encour... |
Consider the following statements about recently launched Tourist Infoline Project
1. The project is being implemented by the Central Government and Infosys
2. The calls will be charged at normal calling rates.
3. It will be available in 12 languages
Which of the above mentioned statements are correct... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The Union Ministry of tourism has launched a 24 hour helpline in 12 languages to support the tourists, providing a cordial and comforting experience to the visiting tourists. It will be implemented by the Union Ministry of Tourism and TATA Business Support Services Limited.
| c | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about recently launched Tourist Infoline Project
1. The project is being implemented by the Central Government and Infosys
2. The calls will be charged at normal calling rates.
3. It will be available in 12 languages
Which ... |
Consider the following statements about ‘Geographical Indication’ (GI) Tag.
It allows only registered users to make commercial profit from a product.
There are over 200 products with GI tag.
Mysore Silk has a GI Tag
The first GI tag was on Basmati Rice
Which of the statements mentioned abo... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The Geographical Indication Tag is a tag of authenticity bestowed upon a particular product having a unique Geographical Origin. It is imposed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Presently we have over 200 Gi Tags, Darjeeling Tea was the first product to get a GI tag.
| c | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about ‘Geographical Indication’ (GI) Tag.
It allows only registered users to make commercial profit from a product.
There are over 200 products with GI tag.
Mysore Silk has a GI Tag
The first GI tag was on Basmati Ric... |
Recently a term Algorithm Trading appeared in many Economic and Business Newspapers, what does the term imply?
It is the trading of mathematical research papers for commercial benefit
It is trade between two countries on the basis of a predefined agreement
It is a name of new index for trading of sto... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Algorithm Trading is a tool to conduct transaction in stock exchanges, It uses mathematical codes and codes to make the transactions on exchanges. The execution by using this strategy is of very high speed, giving an added advantage to the traders.
| d | National Income, Economic Growth and Development, | Anthropology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently a term Algorithm Trading appeared in many Economic and Business Newspapers, what does the term imply?
It is the trading of mathematical research papers for commercial benefit
It is trade between two countries on the basis of a predefined agreement
... |
With reference to Akbar's Rajput policy, consider the following statements: 1. In pursuance of his Rajput policy, Akbar abolished jizyah and extended pilgrimage tax to Muslims also. 2. Akbar not only inducted Rajput rajas into Mughal administration but also treated them on par with Mughal officials. 3. Akbar treated m... | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 and 3 only | Akbar abolished both jizyah and pilgrimage tax. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. Akbar teated Rajput and Mughal officials equally for e.g Man Singh and Bhagwant Das rose to mansab ranks of 7000 and 5000 respectively. Hence, statement 2 is correct. Akbar did not treat matrimonial alliances as a test of loyalty and s... | c | Mughal Period | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Akbar's Rajput policy, consider the following statements: 1. In pursuance of his Rajput policy, Akbar abolished jizyah and extended pilgrimage tax to Muslims also. 2. Akbar not only inducted Rajput rajas into Mughal administration but also treated them on ... |
With reference to recent whitefly infestation, consider the following statements:
| nbsp; Whitefly infestation is prevalent in tropical and sub- tropical regions.
| nbsp; Excessive use of pesticides aggravates the problem of whitefly infestation.
| nbsp; All the major cotton producing regions of India experienced large scale crop damage in recent whitefly infestation.
| nbsp; Whitefly infestation is prevalent in tropical and sub- tropical regions.
|
Whiteflly is a small (1-2 mm) white-coloured insect affecting cotton, and also occurring on vegetables and other crops in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The whitefly sucks sap from the phloem or living tissue carrying organic nutrients, causes yellowing and upward curling of the leaves. The insect also deposits s... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to recent whitefly infestation, consider the following statements:
##Option_A:nbsp; Whitefly infestation is prevalent in tropical and sub- tropical regions.
###Option_B:nbsp; Excessive use of pesticides aggravates the problem of whitefly infe... |
Who among the following is NOT directly participating in the election of the President? | The elected members of Lok Sabha and RajyaSabha | The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the state | The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry | The elected members of Lok Sabha and RajyaSabha | . | d | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following is NOT directly participating in the election of the President?##Option_A:The elected members of Lok Sabha and RajyaSabha###Option_B:The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the state##Option_C:The elected members of the legislative assemb... |
Find the correct name of doabs-
Bist - between Beas and Teesta.
Bari - between Beas and Ravi
Rachna - between Ravi and Chena
Chaj - between Chenab and Jhelum
Choose the correct option - | 1,2,3 only | 2,3,4 only | 1,3,4 only | 1,2,3 only | nan | b | Map based Questins from Indian Geography | Agriculture | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Find the correct name of doabs-
Bist - between Beas and Teesta.
Bari - between Beas and Ravi
Rachna - between Ravi and Chena
Chaj - between Chenab and Jhelum
Choose the correct option -##Option_A:1,2,3 only###Option_B:2,3,4 only##Option_C:1,3,4 only##Option_D:1... |
The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by? | Both the Houses of Parliament | Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha | Rajya Sabha | Both the Houses of Parliament | . | a | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by?##Option_A:Both the Houses of Parliament###Option_B:Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha##Option_C:Rajya Sabha##Option_D:Both the Houses of Parliament##Answer:a##Explaina... |
What does “remission” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President? | The basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened. | In case of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted. | The President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence. | The basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened. | . | a | President | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What does “remission” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President?##Option_A:The basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened.###Option_B:In case of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than t... |
With reference to G20 grouping, consider the following statements :
1.India will chair G20 in 2018.
2. G20 operates as a forum and not as an organization.
3. It does not have any permanent secretariat or management and administrative structure.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement 1 is correct: India is set to be the G20 Chair in 2018, and New Delhi could host the prestigious annual G20 summit. China is chairing the G20 in 2016, following which Germany will in 2017.
Statement 2 is correct:G20 is not an organization,but operate as a forum.
Statement 3 is correct: G20 operates ... | d | Summits.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to G20 grouping, consider the following statements :
1.India will chair G20 in 2018.
2. G20 operates as a forum and not as an organization.
3. It does not have any permanent secretariat or management and administrative structure.
Which of the... |
Recently a joint research report by ASSOCHAM and credit rating agency CRSIL stresses on the need to set up an insurance index in India,consider the following statements regarding this:
1. It will be used to measure financial and social progress in India.
2.It will be based on Insurance density.
3.It wil... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement 1 is correct: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) jointly with research firm Crisil stresses on There is a need to set up an insurance index in India for insurance penetration to be quantified as a measure of financial and social progress .
Statement 2 is incorrect:I... | a | Reports(National) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently a joint research report by ASSOCHAM and credit rating agency CRSIL stresses on the need to set up an insurance index in India,consider the following statements regarding this:
1. It will be used to measure financial and social progress in India.
2.It wil... |
Raif Badawi, a Saudi blogger gets Sakharov Prize for human rights 2015,Consider the following statements regarding Sakharov prize:
1. The award is named after Soviet scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov.
2.It is annual award and given by the European parliament.
3.First reciepient of this award was So... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement 1 is correct: The freedom of thought award is named after Soviet scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov. It was set up in 1988 to honour people and organizations, which are defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Statement 2 is correct: It is annual award and given by the European parliament. ... | d | World Famous | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Raif Badawi, a Saudi blogger gets Sakharov Prize for human rights 2015,Consider the following statements regarding Sakharov prize:
1. The award is named after Soviet scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov.
2.It is annual award and given by the European parliament... |
Recently TRAI made it mandatory for telecom operators to compensate consumers for call drops,Consider the following statements regarding the reasons for call drop:
| oor signal strength of tower
| ad environment condition
| arge number of telecom tower
| oor signal strength of tower
|
Explanation:Poor signal strength,Interference by bad environment condition,Shortage of spectrum are some major reason for call drops while low availability of tower are major reason for call drop instead of
High availability of tower.
| d | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently TRAI made it mandatory for telecom operators to compensate consumers for call drops,Consider the following statements regarding the reasons for call drop:
##Option_A:oor signal strength of tower
###Option_B:ad environment condition
##Option_C:arge number ... |
Recently Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) with Rs. 2000 crore corpus has been established to expanding the reach of banking services in India,consider the following statements regarding this:
1.It has been established by Ministry of Finance
2.It will be maintained by NABARD.
3.One of its objective is to enh... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement 1 is incorrect:It has been established by RBI by merging two the Financial Inclusion Fund and Financial Inclusion Technology Fund into a single fund — Financial Inclusion Fund(FIF) with corpus of 2000 crore.
Statement 2 is correct: It will be maintained by NABARD and administered by the reconstituted Ad... | c | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) with Rs. 2000 crore corpus has been established to expanding the reach of banking services in India,consider the following statements regarding this:
1.It has been established by Ministry of Finance
2.It will be maintained by... |
With reference to recently proposed National Tribal Advisory Council, consider the following statements:
1. The council will be setup for effective monitoring and implementation of various tribal welfare schemes.
2. The council has been setup under the provisions of Fifth schedule of the Indian constitution. ... | 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
Government has decided to set up a National Tribal Advisory Council for effecting monitoring and implementation of various tribal welfare schemes.
The council will be chaired by the Prime Minister and will meet once or twice in a year. Hence, statement 2 is wrong.
The Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of Ind... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to recently proposed National Tribal Advisory Council, consider the following statements:
1. The council will be setup for effective monitoring and implementation of various tribal welfare schemes.
2. The council has been setup under the provisions o... |
Consider the following statements regarding risk of piracy off the coast of Somalia:
The high risk area boundary of maritime piracy has recently been shifted to 78 deg east longitude nearing the India’s west coast
High Risk Area limit of 78 deg east longitude creates security and econo... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
International shipping regulators revised the ‘high-risk area’ boundary in the Indian Ocean and have shifted its eastern boundary away from the western coastline of India to 65° East longitude. The new boundaries had to come into effect on December 1, 2015.
HRA was extended from 65° East longitud... | b | Also in News(Misc) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding risk of piracy off the coast of Somalia:
The high risk area boundary of maritime piracy has recently been shifted to 78 deg east longitude nearing the India’s west coast
High Risk Area limit of 78 ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Raja Sawai Singh of Amber: He founded the city of Jaipur and built it upon strictly scientific principles and according to a regular plan. He erected astronomical observatories with accurate and advanced instruments, some of them of his own inventions. He tried to enforce a l... | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | The most outstanding Rajput ruler of the 18th century was Raja Sawai Singh of AMber. He was a distinguished statesman, lawmaker and reformer. But most of all he shone as a man of science in an age when Indians were oblivious of scientific progress. He founded the city of Jaipur and built upon strictly scientific princ... | d | India in the late Eighteenth Century | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Raja Sawai Singh of Amber: He founded the city of Jaipur and built it upon strictly scientific principles and according to a regular plan. He erected astronomical observatories with accurate and advanced instruments, some of them o... |
With reference to India in the 18th century, what does ‘misls’ refer to ?
Land grants given under Mansabdari system
Sikh confederacies
Tax imposed by Marathas on conquered territories
None of the above
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
With the withdrawal of Ahmed Shah Abdali from Punjab, Sikhs began to fill the political vacuum between 1765 and 1800. They brought the Punjab and Jammu under their control. THe sikhs were organised into 12 misls or confederacies, which operated in different parts of the province. These misls fully cooperated with one... | b | India in the late Eighteenth Century | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to India in the 18th century, what does ‘misls’ refer to ?
Land grants given under Mansabdari system
Sikh confederacies
Tax imposed by Marathas on conquered territories
None of the above
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_... |
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between
Marathas and Afghans
Mughals and Marathas
Awadh and Afghans
British and Mughals
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
One of the most noteworthy battles of the 18th century, The Third Battle of Panipat, was fought in the year 1761 between Marathas and the army of the Afghan ruler, Ahmad Shah Abdali. It is also one of the wars that had its influence on the following era.
After the death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, there was a su... | a | India in the late Eighteenth Century | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between
Marathas and Afghans
Mughals and Marathas
Awadh and Afghans
British and Mughals
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
One of the most noteworthy ba... |
With reference to Extreme Altitude Research Centre, consider the following statements:
1. The centre established by Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) is world's highest terrestrial R&D centre.
2. The centre has been established in the state of Sikkim.
3. The centre will work for the cons... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
|
The DRDO inaugurated an Extreme Altitude Research Centre at Chang La in Jammu and Kashmir at 17,600 ft above mean sea level, the world’s highest terrestrial R&D centre.
It has been established by Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh, a constituent establishment of Defence Research and Developm... | c | National Unclassified | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Extreme Altitude Research Centre, consider the following statements:
1. The centre established by Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) is world's highest terrestrial R&D centre.
2. The centre has been established in the state of Sik... |
What is the correct sequence of the order in which following states were annexed by the British ?
Sindh
Awadh
Jhansi
Satara
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1-3-2-4
4-1-2-3
1-4-3-2
4-3-1-2
| nan | nan | nan | nan | Sindh - The conquest of Sindh occurred as the result of growing Anglo-Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia and consequent British fears that Russia might attack India through Afghanistan or Persia. The commercial possibilities of the River Sindh were an additional attraction. The roads and rivers of Sindh were opened to ... | c | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the correct sequence of the order in which following states were annexed by the British ?
Sindh
Awadh
Jhansi
Satara
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1-3-2-4
4-1-2-3
1-4-3-2
4-3-1-2
##Optio... |
Consider the following statements regarding Policy of Paramountcy :
It was initiated by Lord Dalhousie under the Policy of subordinate isolation.
The treaties concluded with Indian states were on the basis of reciprocity and mutual amity.
The resident minister of the company at Indian courts were tra... | nan | nan | nan | nan | From the early nineteenth century the Company pursued an aggressive policy of territorial expansion. Under Lord Hastings (Governor-General from 1813 to 1823) a new policy of “paramountcy” was initiated. Now the Company claimed that its authority was paramount or supreme, hence its power was greater than that of Indian ... | c | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Policy of Paramountcy :
It was initiated by Lord Dalhousie under the Policy of subordinate isolation.
The treaties concluded with Indian states were on the basis of reciprocity and mutual amity.
The resident mini... |
Which of the following states were not annexed by the application of the Doctrine of Lapse under Lord Dalhousie ?
Punjab
Sindh
Nagpur
Awadh
Choose the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
| nan | nan | nan | nan | Sindh - The conquest of Sindh occurred as the result of growing Anglo-Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia and consequent British fears that Russia might attack India through Afghanistan or Persia. The commercial possibilities of the River Sindh were an additional attraction. The roads and rivers of Sindh were opened to ... | b | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following states were not annexed by the application of the Doctrine of Lapse under Lord Dalhousie ?
Punjab
Sindh
Nagpur
Awadh
Choose the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2 a... |
Which of the following was/were the effects of the Subsidiary Alliance system ? Protected states now maintained huge armies. It disrupted the economy of the protected state and impoverished its people. It enabled British to fight wars far away from their own territories. Select the correct answer using the code given b... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Effects of the on the Indian State -
By signing a Subsidiary Alliance, an Indian State virtually signed away its independence. In fact, the Indian ruler lost all vestiges of sovereignty in external matters and became increasingly subservient to British resident, who interfered in the day to day administration of the ... | c | The Advent of the Europeans and British Conquest of India | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following was/were the effects of the Subsidiary Alliance system ? Protected states now maintained huge armies. It disrupted the economy of the protected state and impoverished its people. It enabled British to fight wars far away from their own territories. Sel... |
The Guarantee System, in which a company was guaranteed a certain rate of interest on its capital investment, was related to which of the following ?
Handicraft Industry
Railways
Tea Plantations
Iron and Steel Industry
| nan | nan | nan | nan |
To invite capital investment for constructing railways, companies were invited with 5 per cent guaranteed interests to be paid, if necessary, from Indian revenues. The companies were given free land with ninety-nine years lease, after the expiry of which the line would become government property. But any time before ... | b | Economic Impact of British Rule | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The Guarantee System, in which a company was guaranteed a certain rate of interest on its capital investment, was related to which of the following ?
Handicraft Industry
Railways
Tea Plantations
Iron and Steel Industry
##Option_A:nan###Opti... |
Which of the following were the constituents of Home Charges, which was one of the methods of Economic Drain ? Dividend to the shareholders of the East India Company. Interest on Public Debt raised abroad. Pensions and furloughs payments of British officers in the Civil and Military departments in India. Interest on Fo... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Home Charges refer to the expenditure incurred in England by the Secretary of State on behalf of India. The main constituents were:
Dividend to the shareholders of the East India Company
Interest on Public Debt raised abroad
Expenses on India Office establishment in London
Pensions and... | a | Economic Impact of British Rule | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following were the constituents of Home Charges, which was one of the methods of Economic Drain ? Dividend to the shareholders of the East India Company. Interest on Public Debt raised abroad. Pensions and furloughs payments of British officers in the Civil and ... |
With reference to the Permanent Settlement system, consider the following statements:
It fixed the rent to be realised by the landlord or zamindar from the cultivator.
A zamindar could sell, mortgage, transfer and also inherit the estate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis and covered around one fifth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas. In the permanent settlement, the company recognized zamindars as owners of land, who previously enjoye... | b | Economic Impact of British Rule | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Permanent Settlement system, consider the following statements:
It fixed the rent to be realised by the landlord or zamindar from the cultivator.
A zamindar could sell, mortgage, transfer and also inherit the estate.
Which of t... |
With reference to Wood"s Dispatch on Education, which of the following statements is not correct ? | It declared teaching of Western Education as the aim of Government’s educational policy. | It supported the downward filtration theory of Macaulay. | It suggested setting up of Department of Public Instruction in each province. | It declared teaching of Western Education as the aim of Government’s educational policy. | Woods Dispatch is considered as the magna carta of English education in India. This came in the background of failure of Downward Filtration Theory. It rejected this theory and asked government to assume responsibility for the education of the masses. It also declared teaching of Western Education as the aim of Governm... | b | Development of Education | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Wood"s Dispatch on Education, which of the following statements is not correct ?##Option_A: It declared teaching of Western Education as the aim of Government’s educational policy.###Option_B: It supported the downward filtration theory of Macaulay.##Option... |
Consider the following statements with reference to the Deccani style of paintings: It’s a synthesized art form, influenced by Iran, Europe and Turkey. These were the large scale paintings, done on the floors of palaces. Ahmednagar and Bijapur were the main centre of this school. Which of the above statement/s is are c... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: The Deccani painting style assimilated influences from Iran, Europe and Turkey through the sea trade routes with the Indian style (largely from Vijaynagar) to evolve a more elaborate, and decorative style. Statement 2 is incorrect: Deccani paintings are miniature paintings thus are small scale p... | c | Paintings | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to the Deccani style of paintings: It’s a synthesized art form, influenced by Iran, Europe and Turkey. These were the large scale paintings, done on the floors of palaces. Ahmednagar and Bijapur were the main centre of this sc... |
Consider the following statement/s with reference to the Tanjore painting: It is an unique art-form where precious stones and gold foils are used. The themes of the paintings are based on Hindu gods and goddesses, with figures of Lord Shiva in various poses being the favourite. Helical shapes of men and women and conce... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Statement 1 is correct: The characteristics of the Tanjore paintings are their decorative jewellery with stones and cut glasses and remarkable gold leaf work. The liberal use of gold leaf and precious and semi-precious stones presents a splendid visual treat. Statement 2 is incorrect:Though, Tanjore paintings mainly co... | b | Paintings | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statement/s with reference to the Tanjore painting: It is an unique art-form where precious stones and gold foils are used. The themes of the paintings are based on Hindu gods and goddesses, with figures of Lord Shiva in various poses being the favouri... |
Consider the following statements regarding official language in India: The Indian Constitution does not specify the official language of the Union. The proceedings of the Supreme Court is conducted in English only. The proceedings of the High Court can be conducted in both English and Hindi. Which of the statements gi... | 1 and 2 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Article 343 of the Indian constitution provides that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script. The form of numerals to be used for the official purposes of the Union shall be the international form of Indian numerals. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. Article 348 of the constitution has ... | c | Provisions related to Language | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding official language in India: The Indian Constitution does not specify the official language of the Union. The proceedings of the Supreme Court is conducted in English only. The proceedings of the High Court can be conducted in both ... |
Which of the following commissions is not associated with education in India under British rule ? Hunter Commission Sadler Commission MacDonnell Commission All of the above are associated | nan | nan | nan | nan | Hunter Commission - It was setup in 1882 to review the progress of education in the country since the Despatch of 1854. The commission recommended that the responsibility for the Primary Education must be given to the Local Boards and Municipal Boards. The important recommendations were as follows: The government shoul... | c | Development of Education | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following commissions is not associated with education in India under British rule ? Hunter Commission Sadler Commission MacDonnell Commission All of the above are associated ##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:Hu... |
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Universities Act of 1904: It was based on the recommendations made by the Raleigh Commission. It increased Government"s control over the universities. It increased university control over the private colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 only | With an idea to bring the Universities under control, Lord Curzon appointed Raleigh Commission under Sir Thomas Raleigh. This commission submitted its report in 1902 and this followed introduction of a Bill called Raleigh Bill. The Raleigh Bill when became an act, it was called Indian Universities Act 1904. The Act inc... | d | Development of Education | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Indian Universities Act of 1904: It was based on the recommendations made by the Raleigh Commission. It increased Government"s control over the universities. It increased university control over the private colleges. Which of the s... |
Consider the following statements regarding Wardha Scheme of Education :
There was no place for English in the curriculum.
There was no place for religious education in the curriculum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
| 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
On July 31, 1937, Gandhi had published an article in the Harijan. Based upon this article, an all India National Education Conference was held on October 22 and 23, 1937. The conference is called Wardha Educational Conference and the president of this conference was Gandhi himself.
Following Wardha conference, a... | c | Development of Education | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Wardha Scheme of Education :
There was no place for English in the curriculum.
There was no place for religious education in the curriculum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
##Option... |
Consider the following statements regarding multilateral trade deals :
Japan and australia are members to all three proposed multilateral trade deals - Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), TTIP and RCEP
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will also subsume the NAFTA agreement to create a supra free trade area... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
TPP -It involves 12 countries: the US, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Chile and Peru. The pact aims to deepen economic ties between these nations, slashing tariffs and fostering trade to boost growth. Member countries are also hoping to foster a closer relationshi... | d | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding multilateral trade deals :
Japan and australia are members to all three proposed multilateral trade deals - Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), TTIP and RCEP
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will also subsume the NAFT... |
Consider the following statements regarding the Draft Civil Aviation Policy unveiled recently :
New aircrafts from 2017 will have to be GAGAN satellite system enabled
The policy proposes to create a new body Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau under the civil aviation ministry
... | 1 only
| 1, 2 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 only
|
GOI has in October 2015 has provided a draft civil aviation policy which entails to revive the airlines industry. The various provisions of policy are -
The Union civil aviation ministry has kept all the options open on international flying norms, known as the ‘5/20 rule’. Three options stated in the draft po... | a | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the Draft Civil Aviation Policy unveiled recently :
New aircrafts from 2017 will have to be GAGAN satellite system enabled
The policy proposes to create a new body Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Bur... |
With reference to Indo-German relations, consider the following statements :
Apart from Japan, India has decided to setup country-specific fast-track clearance mechanism for Germany also.
Both countries signed the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) for gathering and exchanging information to enfor... | 1 only
| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
| 1 only
|
German Chancellor Angela Merkel travelled to India for the Third Indo-German Inter-Governmental Consultations. Highlights of the visit:
Germany returned to India a 10th century Durga idol that had gone missing from a temple in Kashmir over two decades ago.
“Fast-track clearance mechanism”:
o I... | a | Events.National | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Indo-German relations, consider the following statements :
Apart from Japan, India has decided to setup country-specific fast-track clearance mechanism for Germany also.
Both countries signed the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) for ... |
Consider the following statements regarding Swiss Challenge method :
The Supreme Court has approved this method for award of contracts.
This method can also be used to supplement PPP in sectors that are not covered under the PPP framework.
Indian island territories will be developed using this... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Swiss challenge method is a new process of giving contracts where any person with credentials can submit a development proposal to the government. That proposal will be made online and a second person can give suggestions to improve and beat that proposal.
An expert committee will accept the best proposal and the... | d | Also in News(Economy) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Swiss Challenge method :
The Supreme Court has approved this method for award of contracts.
This method can also be used to supplement PPP in sectors that are not covered under the PPP framework.
Indian is... |
The Roadmap for Peace for resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict was proposed by the Quartet of
The United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations
The United States, Gulf Cooperation Council, Russia and the European Union
The United Nations, Gulf Cooperation Council, Israel ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
The Quartet - composed of the United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations - came together in 2002 to explore new options for Israeli-Palestinian peace. In April 2003, the Quartet released its "Performance-based Roadmap to a Permanent Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis." The Road... | a | Summits.International | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The Roadmap for Peace for resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict was proposed by the Quartet of
The United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations
The United States, Gulf Cooperation Council, Russia and the European Union
The Unit... |
With reference to Third Battle of Panipat,The Marathas lost the battle because:
1.They had fight their enemies all alone.
2. Infantry of Abdali was organized along European lines.
3.The senior Maratha commanders constantly bickered with one another.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement 1 is correct: Marathas tried to find allies among the northern power but their earlier behavior and political ambition had antagonised all these major Northern powers like Awadh, Jat, Rajputana, Sikhs etc .they had,therefore to fight their enemies all alone.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The infantry of ... | c | Maratha State and Maratha Confederacy | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Third Battle of Panipat,The Marathas lost the battle because:
1.They had fight their enemies all alone.
2. Infantry of Abdali was organized along European lines.
3.The senior Maratha commanders constantly bickered with one another.
Which... |
With reference to Maharaja Ranjit Singh founder of Sikh empire,Consider the following Statements:
1.He make significant changes in the system of land revenue promulugated earlier by the Mughals
2.He was tolerant and liberal in religious matter.
3.Under his rule the Sikh peasant was as much oppressed by si... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement 1 is incorrect: He did not make any changes in the system of land revenue promulugated earlier by the Mughals.Theamount of land revenue was calculated on the basis of 50 percent of the gross produce.
Statement 2 is correct: He was tolerant and liberal in religious matter, His visits to the shrines of t... | b | Early Medieval Period: North India ( Rajput Period ) | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Maharaja Ranjit Singh founder of Sikh empire,Consider the following Statements:
1.He make significant changes in the system of land revenue promulugated earlier by the Mughals
2.He was tolerant and liberal in religious matter.
3.Under his rule... |
Consider the following statements, regarding Jat ruler Suraj Mal:
1. The Jat state of Bharatpur was set up by him.
2.He is known as Plato of the Jat people
3.He did not adopted Mughal revenue System.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only ... | nan | nan | nan | nan |
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Jat state of Bharatpur was set up by Churaman and Badansingh.
Statement 2 is correct: He was able administrator and wise statesman due to his skill and ability contemporary historian described him as Plato of Jat tribe.
Statement 3 is incorrect: He tried to lay the foundation of ... | b | Early Medieval Period: North India ( Rajput Period ) | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements, regarding Jat ruler Suraj Mal:
1. The Jat state of Bharatpur was set up by him.
2.He is known as Plato of the Jat people
3.He did not adopted Mughal revenue System.
Which of the statements given above is/are corre... |
With reference to Nizam–ul-mulk Asaf jah who founded the state of Hyderabad in 1724,consider the following statements: 1. He never declared his independence from the Mughal empire. 2. He followed an intolerant policy towards the Hindus. 3. He established an orderly administration in the Deccan different from the Mughal... | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | Statement 1 is correct: He never openly declared his independence from the Mughal empire but in practice he acted like an independent ruler. Statement 2 is incorrect: He followed a tolerant policy towards the Hindus,for example, a Hindu, Puran Chand was his Dewan. Statement 3 is incorrect:He Established an orderly adm... | a | Early Medieval Period: South India ( Cholas & Others ) | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Nizam–ul-mulk Asaf jah who founded the state of Hyderabad in 1724,consider the following statements: 1. He never declared his independence from the Mughal empire. 2. He followed an intolerant policy towards the Hindus. 3. He established an orderly administr... |
Consider the following statements with regard to edicts of Ashoka: They were written in pali and prakrit only. They deal with Ashoka's Dhamma and also gives instructions to his official. The XIII rock edict gives details about his war with Kalinga. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The inscriptions of Ashoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837. They are written in pali language and in some places prakrit was used. In parts like Kandhar, Greek and Aramaic languages are used as well. XIII rock edict deals with war with kalinga. The 7th edict gives a summary of his efforts to promote the ... | b | Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to edicts of Ashoka: They were written in pali and prakrit only. They deal with Ashoka's Dhamma and also gives instructions to his official. The XIII rock edict gives details about his war with Kalinga. Which of the statements gi... |
With reference to the history of philosophical thoughts in India, which of the following statements is not correct? | Samkhya school put forward both the materialist and spiritualistic view of life. | Vedantic school focusses on the knowledge of self to attain salvation. | Vaisheshika school propounded the atom theory. | Samkhya school put forward both the materialist and spiritualistic view of life. | According to Samkhya school, world owes its creation and evolution more to nature than to God. Later, the creation of world was attributed to both nature and spirit. Thus in the beginning this school was materialistic and later becomes spiritualistic. Whereas, according to Vedanta philosophy, brahma is reality and ever... | d | Religion and Philosophy | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the history of philosophical thoughts in India, which of the following statements is not correct?##Option_A:Samkhya school put forward both the materialist and spiritualistic view of life.###Option_B:Vedantic school focusses on the knowledge of self to at... |
Consider the following statements: Under the dahsala system of Akbar, the land revenue from a particular land was fixed for ten years. Under the ghalla- bakshi system, the produce from land was divided between the peasants and the state in fixed proportion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Under the dahsala system , the average produce of different crops as well as the average prices prevailing over the last ten(dah) years were calculated. The revenue was not fixed for ten years. Hence, statement 1 is not correct Under the ghalla- bakshi system, the produce from land was divided between the peasants and... | b | Mughal Period | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Under the dahsala system of Akbar, the land revenue from a particular land was fixed for ten years. Under the ghalla- bakshi system, the produce from land was divided between the peasants and the state in fixed proportion. Which of the stat... |
With reference to puppetry in India, consider the following statements: Puppetry was present during Harappan times. Natyashastra does not refer to the art of puppetry. Oldest written reference is found in Tamil Classic 'Silappadikaaram'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 only | India is said to be the home of puppets, but it is yet to awaken to its unlimited possibilities . The excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro have yielded puppets with sockets attached to them, which suggest the presence of puppetry as an art form. The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil cl... | d | Puppetry, Theatres and Circus | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to puppetry in India, consider the following statements: Puppetry was present during Harappan times. Natyashastra does not refer to the art of puppetry. Oldest written reference is found in Tamil Classic 'Silappadikaaram'. Which of the statements given above i... |
With reference to the history of ancient South India, consider the following statements regarding Pandya kingdom: The Pandyas occupied the delta of the Kaveri river and the adjoining region. Under the Pandyas, the capital Madurai and port city Korkai were great centres of trade and commerce. Pandyan kings sent embassie... | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Pandya kingdom occupied roughly the region of the modern districts of Tirunelveli, Ramnad and Madurai in Tamil Nadu. The capital of the kingdom was Madurai. The Cholas occupied the delta of the Kaveri river and the adjoining region. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. Under the Pandyas, the capital Madurai and port... | c | Others | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the history of ancient South India, consider the following statements regarding Pandya kingdom: The Pandyas occupied the delta of the Kaveri river and the adjoining region. Under the Pandyas, the capital Madurai and port city Korkai were great centres of tr... |
With reference to Alvars and Nayanars, consider the following statements: They used Tamil for promoting their messages and singing hymns in praise of God. They did not believe in caste based discrimination then prevailing in the Hindu society. The women saints renounced their social obligations and became nuns. Which o... | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Some of the earliest bhakti movements were led by the Alvars (literally, those who are ―immersed in devotion to Vishnu) and Nayanars (literally, leaders who were devotees of Shiva). They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It rebelled against the... | a | Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Alvars and Nayanars, consider the following statements: They used Tamil for promoting their messages and singing hymns in praise of God. They did not believe in caste based discrimination then prevailing in the Hindu society. The women saints renounced thei... |
In Buddhism, the analogy of the 'flame of a lamp which kindles other lamp before getting extinguished' is used to explain? | Transmigration of soul | Bodhisattva | Continuous flux of universe | Transmigration of soul | In Buddhism , the analogy of flame of a lamp which kindles other lamp before being extinguished was used to explain the process of transmigration of soul, which was different from other contemporary philosophies. In other religion and philosophy something is being transferred from one life to another. whereas, in Buddh... | a | Religious Reforms | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In Buddhism, the analogy of the 'flame of a lamp which kindles other lamp before getting extinguished' is used to explain?##Option_A:Transmigration of soul###Option_B:Bodhisattva##Option_C:Continuous flux of universe##Option_D:Transmigration of soul##Answer:a##Explaination:I... |
With reference to administration in Chola Empire, consider the following statements: Nadu was the smallest unit of administration. The villages practiced a system of self-government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | Ur, a settlement of peasants was the smallest unit of administration in Chola empire. Nadu was group of villages and formed a larger unit. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. The villages in Chola empire enjoyed self-government, the village assemblies like mahasabha performed various administrative functions including ... | b | Early Medieval Period: North India and South India | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to administration in Chola Empire, consider the following statements: Nadu was the smallest unit of administration. The villages practiced a system of self-government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Op... |
Great prominence is given in the Rig Veda to two popular assemblies called "Sabha" and "Samiti", which seem to have formed an essential feature of the government. In this context, which of the statements is/are correct? The Sabha, which mainly dealt with policy decisions and political business, included common people. ... | 1 only | 2 only | Both 1 and 2 | 1 only | According to RigVeda, two popular assemblies called sabha and samiti formed an essential feature of the government. Sabha, less political in character, was a more select body of the Elders or Nobles. It was through these two assemblies that the will of the people on important matters of the rashtra was expressed. Henc... | d | Vedic Age | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Great prominence is given in the Rig Veda to two popular assemblies called "Sabha" and "Samiti", which seem to have formed an essential feature of the government. In this context, which of the statements is/are correct? The Sabha, which mainly dealt with policy decisions and... |
With reference to Harappan civilization, consider the following statements: The citadels were inhabited by the common people. The Great Bath was used for ritual bathing and it was made up of stone. The roads were laid out along a grid pattern. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 and 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 3 only | 1 and 2 only | The Citadels or Acropolis in Harappan civilization were built in the west part of the city. It was occupied by the members of the ruling class. Below the citadel in each city lay a lower town containing brick houses, which were inhabited by the common people. Great Bath was situated in the citadel mound and it serv... | c | Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization | Geography | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Harappan civilization, consider the following statements: The citadels were inhabited by the common people. The Great Bath was used for ritual bathing and it was made up of stone. The roads were laid out along a grid pattern. Which of the statements given a... |
Consider the following statements regarding the nineteenth century socio-religious reform movements:
1. They were confined to narrow social base restricted largely to upper and middle classes in towns.
2. They saw the growth of religious chauvinism generating narrow communal outlook.
... | 1 only
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All the three statements are correct. Other limitations were their colonial character, chauvinistic outlook etc. Britishers took advantage of these limitations to create communal and caste divide and weakened the national movements.
| d | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the nineteenth century socio-religious reform movements:
1. They were confined to narrow social base restricted largely to upper and middle classes in towns.
2. They saw the growth of religious chauvin... |
With reference to the reasons for the failure of 1857 revolt, consider the following statements: 1. It relied on the outmoded feudal system which prevented to create a sense of unity among the masses. 2. There was lack of support from modern educated Indians. 3. It was a manifestation of local and personal grievances a... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only |
Apart from the given statements other factors for failure were lack of a unified programme and ideology, poor organisation, disunity among leaders and military superiority of british in leadership and ammunitions.
| d | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the reasons for the failure of 1857 revolt, consider the following statements: 1. It relied on the outmoded feudal system which prevented to create a sense of unity among the masses. 2. There was lack of support from modern educated Indians. 3. It was a man... |
Consider the following statements about the nature of socio and religious movement of nineteenth century: They were a result of western impact alone on Indian society. They emphasized the importance of religious reform for social reform. They were of reformist nature and not revivalist. Which of the statements given ab... | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 3 only | Western impact was just a catalyst which accelerated the dominant currents within the Indian society to the surface. They were both reformist and revivalist in nature. Brahmo samaj, Prathana samaj Aligarh movement etc were reformist in nature while Arya samaj, Ram Krishna Mission, Deoband Movement etc. were reformist i... | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the nature of socio and religious movement of nineteenth century: They were a result of western impact alone on Indian society. They emphasized the importance of religious reform for social reform. They were of reformist nature and not... |
Consider the following statements with reference to the 1857 revolt:
1. It was an elitist movement with talukdars as the chief decision makers.
2. It was a popular resistance with most of the fighting force being the general population.
3. There was an absence of initiative from quarters other than landed... | 1 and 3 only
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Initiative did come from many quarters other than landed magnets, for instance Khairati Khan and Maulavi Ahmadullah were non- landed magnet leaders. Peasants did act on its own even after their talukdars made peace with the British.
Modern educated Indians considered the revolt backward looking and did not suppor... | b | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with reference to the 1857 revolt:
1. It was an elitist movement with talukdars as the chief decision makers.
2. It was a popular resistance with most of the fighting force being the general population.
3. There was an absence ... |
With reference to the impact of the revolt of 1857, consider the following statements: 1. Crucial geographic and military positions in the army were put exclusively in European hands. 2. Policy of divide and rule was introduced in both military and civilian population. 3. Adoption of oppressive policies against zamind... | 1, 2 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1, 2 and 4 only | 1, 2 and 3 only |
statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Other impacts:
Number of European soldiers in the army were increased. Indian section of the army was now organised on the basis of caste community and region.
British adopted friendly policy towards zamindars, princes and landlords for creating a loyal group of allies. ... | c | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the impact of the revolt of 1857, consider the following statements: 1. Crucial geographic and military positions in the army were put exclusively in European hands. 2. Policy of divide and rule was introduced in both military and civilian population. 3. A... |
Consider the following statements with reference to the freedom fighter Kunwar Singh:
1. He led the revolt of 1857 in Bihar
2. He was the leader of Santhal rebellion
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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| 2 only
| Both 1 and 2
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Kunwar singh was a Zamindar in Jagdishpur village of Arrah district in Bihar. He fought valiantly the British force during 1857 revolt.
Sido was the leader of the santhal rebellion which arose in tribal region of Bihar against the colonial character of the regime. Initially it was directed against the exploitativ... | a | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with reference to the freedom fighter Kunwar Singh:
1. He led the revolt of 1857 in Bihar
2. He was the leader of Santhal rebellion
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only... |
Break out of the great revolt of 1857 can be attributed to which of the following factors?
1. Resentment of Indians to the absentee sovereignty-ship of British rule in India
2. Resentment of Indian Aristocracy to the loss of its power and position to the Europeans
3. Embitterment of the rulers to the anne... | 1 and 2 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
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All the given reasons are correct. Other factors can be the inefficient and insufficient administrative machineries of East India Company, unpopularity of the land revenue system and land revenue collectors, the racial discrimination meted out to natives by Britishers in civic and military life, religious persecution... | d | The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857 | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Break out of the great revolt of 1857 can be attributed to which of the following factors?
1. Resentment of Indians to the absentee sovereignty-ship of British rule in India
2. Resentment of Indian Aristocracy to the loss of its power and position to the Europeans ... |
What was the objective of Strachey commission set up under sir Richard Strachey?
| To formulate general principles and suggest measures for preventive and protective famine policy
| To make recommendations on the financial decentralization for development of local self governments
| To enquire into the police administration of every provinces
| To formulate general principles and suggest measures for preventive and protective famine policy
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Strachey commission was for recommendation to formulate famine policy.
The Mayo’s resolution of 1870 called for financial decentralization for development of local self-government.
Andrew Frazer commission was set up to enquire into the police administration of every province in 1902 during Curzon’s reign.
... | a | British Response and Negotiations | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
What was the objective of Strachey commission set up under sir Richard Strachey?
##Option_A: To formulate general principles and suggest measures for preventive and protective famine policy
###Option_B: To make recommendations on the financial decentralization for de... |
Consider the following statements regarding the ryotwari settlements:
1. State demand was fixed in money and had no relation with the actual yield of the holding or the current market price.
2. Government reserved the right to enhance land revenue at will.
3. The pastures and wastelands which belonged to ... | 1 and 2 only
| 2 only
| 2 and 3 only
| 1 and 2 only
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All the statements are correct. Under the system every registered holder of land is recognized as a proprietor of land and is held responsible for direct payment of land revenue to the state. He had the right to sub-let his land holdings, to transfer, mortgage or sell it. He was not evicted from his land holdings as ... | 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 ryotwari settlements:
1. State demand was fixed in money and had no relation with the actual yield of the holding or the current market price.
2. Government reserved the right to enhance land revenue at will.
3. T... |
Which of the following is/are principle features of the Pitts India act 1784? All civil, military and revenue affairs of the company were to be controlled by the Board of Control. Only covenanted servants were to be appointed members of Governor-general’s council in future. The subordination of Madras and Bombay presid... | 1 only | 2 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 only | Features of Pitts India Act 1784: Extended the control of British state over company's affairs. All civil, military and revenue affairs were to be controlled by board of control. Dual system of government by the company and by a parliamentary board was introduced which lasted till 1858. In India, the government was pla... | c | Regulating Acts and Charter Acts | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are principle features of the Pitts India act 1784? All civil, military and revenue affairs of the company were to be controlled by the Board of Control. Only covenanted servants were to be appointed members of Governor-general’s council in future. ... |
The "Carlyle circular" was related to the | Withdrawal of government grants and affiliations from educational institutions. | Imposition of restrictions and censorship on the newspapers and magazines published in vernacular language. | Lowering of the maximum age criteria to 19 years as an eligibility condition for ICS examination. | Withdrawal of government grants and affiliations from educational institutions. |
The Carlyle circular was related to the withdrawal of government grants and affiliations from educational institutions from which students took part in swadeshi and boycott movement.
Imposition of restrictions and censorship on the newspapers and magazines published in vernacular language was put under vernacular... | a | Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905) | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The "Carlyle circular" was related to the##Option_A: Withdrawal of government grants and affiliations from educational institutions.###Option_B: Imposition of restrictions and censorship on the newspapers and magazines published in vernacular language.##Option_C: Lowering of... |
With reference to Hunter Commission of 1882-83, consider the following statements: It was appointed to enquire into the state of elementary education throughout the Indian empire. It was appointed to enquire into the general functioning of Indian universities It proposed separate divisions for literary and vocational e... | 1 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 only | 1 only | In 1882 government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of W. W. Hunter to review the progress of education in the country since the despatch of 1854. Its main recommendation were: Primary instructions to be given through the vernacular in such subjects as will best fit them for their position in life. Local b... | b | Development of Education | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Hunter Commission of 1882-83, consider the following statements: It was appointed to enquire into the state of elementary education throughout the Indian empire. It was appointed to enquire into the general functioning of Indian universities It proposed sep... |
With reference to the Parsi reform movements in India, consider the following statements: 1. Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha was founded by Dada Bhai Naoroji and Naoroji Furdonji. 2. It was both a revivalist as well as reformist movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | 1 only | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 1 only | The object of Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha was the regeneration of the social condition of the parsis and the restoration of zororastrian religion to its pristine purity. It was both reformative and restorative in character. It focussed in reforming the lot of parsi women in society by removal of purdah system, raising t... | c | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Parsi reform movements in India, consider the following statements: 1. Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha was founded by Dada Bhai Naoroji and Naoroji Furdonji. 2. It was both a revivalist as well as reformist movement. Which of the statements given above is/ar... |
The National Pension System governed by PFRDA can be subscribed by which of the following classes of people?
1. Government and public sector employees.
2. Non-resident Indians
3. Unorganised sector workers
4. Overseas citizens of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
| 1 only
| 1 and 3 only
| 2 and 4 only
| 1 only
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Governed and administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) NPS was launched in 2004 and was initially introduced for the new Government recruits (except armed forces). It was extended for all citizens of the country from 1 May 2009 including the un-organized sector workers ... | d | Also in News(Polity) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The National Pension System governed by PFRDA can be subscribed by which of the following classes of people?
1. Government and public sector employees.
2. Non-resident Indians
3. Unorganised sector workers
4. Overseas citizens of India
Select the correc... |
What was/were the objectives of the Deoband movement? 1. To propagate the pure teachings of Quran and Hadis. 2. To integrate English education with Islamic religious education. 3. To keep alive the spirit of jihad against foreign rule. Select the correct answer using the code given below. | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | Orthodox section among muslim ulemas organised the Deoband movement. It was revivalist in nature and aimed to train religious leaders for muslim community. This school shut out the English education and western culture. It did not prepare students for government jobs but for preaching of Islamic faiths. | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What was/were the objectives of the Deoband movement? 1. To propagate the pure teachings of Quran and Hadis. 2. To integrate English education with Islamic religious education. 3. To keep alive the spirit of jihad against foreign rule. Select the correct answer using the cod... |
With reference to Young Bengal movement, consider the following statements:
1. They formed ‘society for the acquisition of general knowledge’ where they discussed the western science.
2. They failed because their total faith in British and west derived rationalism set them apart from the m... | 1 only
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| Both 1 and 2
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The young Bengal movement was formed by the followers of Henry Vivian Derozio, a teacher at Hindu college, Calcutta. They were famous for their spirit of free thinking, individual social rebellion and posing an intellectual challenge to religious and social orthodoxy of Hinduism. They failed because of th... | c | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Young Bengal movement, consider the following statements:
1. They formed ‘society for the acquisition of general knowledge’ where they discussed the western science.
2. They failed because their total faith in British and west ... |
With reference to E. V. Ramasamy Naicker’s ideas on society and religion, consider the following statements: 1. He advocated the destruction of cruelties both of capitalist and religion. 2. He supported women’s rights and widow remarriage but opposed divorce and birth control. 3. He abandoned Hindu mythology and reject... | 1 and 2 only | 1 and 3 only | 2 and 3 only | 1 and 2 only | He was popularly known as Periyar. He rebelled against the rules of caste purity and attacked supremacy of Brahmin. His self respect movement sought to change the subordinate position of women in family and society. He strongly supported the right to divorce and birth control as conducive to happiness, dignity and free... | b | Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to E. V. Ramasamy Naicker’s ideas on society and religion, consider the following statements: 1. He advocated the destruction of cruelties both of capitalist and religion. 2. He supported women’s rights and widow remarriage but opposed divorce and birth contro... |
Masala Bonds recently been in news, refers to
| Bonds issued by spice exporting companies
| Group of international spice industries whose members can issue bonds to each other
| Offshore rupee denominated bonds issued by Indian corporates to overseas buyers.
| Bonds issued by spice exporting companies
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Bonds are instruments of debt - typically used by corporates to raise money from investors. Masala bonds have to be explained in the context of Indian corporates raising money from overseas investors. Before masala bonds, corporates have had to rely on avenues such as external commercial borrowings or ECB... | c | Also in News(Geo+Eco) | Chemistry | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Masala Bonds recently been in news, refers to
##Option_A: Bonds issued by spice exporting companies
###Option_B: Group of international spice industries whose members can issue bonds to each other
##Option_C: Offshore rupee denominated bonds is... |
The Parliamentary form of government is borrowed from: | British form of government | United States of America. | Japanese form of government | British form of government | . | a | Parliamentary & Presidential | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Parliamentary form of government is borrowed from:##Option_A:British form of government###Option_B:United States of America.##Option_C:Japanese form of government##Option_D:British form of government##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Parliamentary & Presidential##Subject:... |
Which among the following can be said to be a part of the Parliament of India?
President
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Governors of states
Select the correct answer using the code given below: | 2 and 3 only | 1,2, and 3 only | 4 only | 2 and 3 only | , | b | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following can be said to be a part of the Parliament of India?
President
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Governors of states
Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A:2 and 3 only###Option_B:1,2, and 3 only##Option_C:4 only##Option_D... |
भारत में उपनिवेशवाद के विभिन्न चरणों के सम्बन्ध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये-
वाणिज्यवाद का चरण में यूरोपीय व्यापारियों तथा कंपनियों का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य व्यापार करना था|
औद्योगिक पूंजीवाद का चरण ब्रिटेन की औद्योगिक क्रांति को ध्यान में रखते हुए यह चरण प्रारंभ हुआ एवं इस चरण में सामाजिक,आर्थिक, प्रशासनिक ... | 1 एवं 2 | 2 एवं 3 | 1 एवं 3 | 1 एवं 2 | nan | b | Economic policies and their impact, Education Policies | General Studies | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:भारत में उपनिवेशवाद के विभिन्न चरणों के सम्बन्ध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये-
वाणिज्यवाद का चरण में यूरोपीय व्यापारियों तथा कंपनियों का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य व्यापार करना था|
औद्योगिक पूंजीवाद का चरण ब्रिटेन की औद्योगिक क्रांति को ध्यान में रखते हुए यह चरण प्रारंभ ... |
The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to: | Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies. | The recommendations made by the Vice President. | Their role played in the political set up of the country. | Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies. | . | d | Working of the Rajya Sabha | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to:##Option_A:Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.###Option_B:The recommendations made by the Vice President.##Option_C:Their role played in the political set up of the country.##Option_D:T... |
देवाताओं के विवाह के लिए समर्पित कल्याणमंडप, निम्नलिखित में से किस काल की मंदिर स्थापत्य विशेषता है | चोल मंदिर स्थापत्य | पल्लव कालीन स्थापत्य | विजयनगर कालीन स्थापत्य | चोल मंदिर स्थापत्य | nan | c | Architecture | Geology | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:देवाताओं के विवाह के लिए समर्पित कल्याणमंडप, निम्नलिखित में से किस काल की मंदिर स्थापत्य विशेषता है ##Option_A:चोल मंदिर स्थापत्य ###Option_B:पल्लव कालीन स्थापत्य ##Option_C:विजयनगर कालीन स्थापत्य##Option_D:चोल मंदिर स्थापत्य ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Architecture#... |
With reference to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements.
1. For qualifying for the Lok Sabha, a person must be of at least 25 years of age. 2. A person can be a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the same time. 3. A person belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe can contest ele... | 1 Only | 2 and 4 Only | 3 Only | 1 Only | . | d | Parliament | Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science | This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements.
1. For qualifying for the Lok Sabha, a person must be of at least 25 years of age. 2. A person can be a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the same time. 3. A person belonging to Sched... |
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