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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Consider the following reports connected with Muslim grievances in the Congress administetred provinces: 1. Pirpur Report 2. Shareef Report3. Muslim Sufferings under Congress ruleSelect the correct chronological orderof the reports from the code given below : |
| A. | 1,2,3. |
| B. | 2,1,3 |
| C. | 3,1,2 |
| D. | 1,3,2 |
| Answer» B. 2,1,3 | |
| 2. |
Who among the following threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929 to make deaf British Government hear ?1. Bhagat Singh 2. Sukhdev 3. Rajguru 4. Batukeshwar Datta .Select the answer from the code give below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Who among the following had welcomed Vasco-da-Gama at Calicut ? |
| A. | Gasper Correa |
| B. | Albuquerque |
| C. | Zamorin |
| D. | Don Almaida |
| Answer» D. Don Almaida | |
| 4. |
Consider the following statements;:1. The Arya Samaj was founded in 1875.2. AI Hilal was published by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.3. Lala Lajpat Ras was not associated with the paper The People4. The famous Presidencty College (former Hindu College) of Calcutta was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy:Of these statements: |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | Only 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | Only 1,2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | Only 1,2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» D. Only 1,2 and 3 are correct | |
| 5. |
The campaign for widow remarriage in Maharashtra was led by: |
| A. | Vishnu Parashuram Pandit |
| B. | B.M.Malabari |
| C. | Gopal Hari Deshmukh |
| D. | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| Answer» B. B.M.Malabari | |
| 6. |
On whose suggestions were the Indians kept out of the Simon Commission |
| A. | Lord Reading |
| B. | Lord Chelmsford |
| C. | Sir John Simon |
| D. | Lord Irwin |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Who resigned from Viceroy 's Executive Council as a protest against Jallianwala Bagh Massacre ? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Rabindra Nath Tagore |
| C. | Shankaran Nayar |
| D. | Jamnalal Bajaj |
| Answer» D. Jamnalal Bajaj | |
| 8. |
The year of Bengal Famine in which millions of people died is: |
| A. | 1942 |
| B. | 1943 |
| C. | 1944 |
| D. | 1945 |
| Answer» C. 1944 | |
| 9. |
The propounder of Filtration Theory in India's education policy was: |
| A. | Charles Wood |
| B. | Macaulayq |
| C. | J.S.Mill |
| D. | Cornwallis |
| Answer» C. J.S.Mill | |
| 10. |
Consider the following statements :1. The Gandhian Economy is based on the principle of trusteeship.2. The uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act 1950 is included in Ninth Schedule.3. The 60th Constitutional Amendment reduces the voting age of citizens in India from 21 years to 18 years.4.In 1982 Shetkari Sangthan was organised by Medha Patekar of these statements ; |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | Only 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | Only 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | All are Correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 11. |
The System of proportional representation as an electoral mechanism ensures- |
| A. | Majority rule |
| B. | stability in Government |
| C. | Common Political thinking |
| D. | representation of minorities |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Who called Bal Gangadhar Tilak the Father of Indian Unrest ? |
| A. | Lord Curzon |
| B. | Vincent Smith |
| C. | Valentile Chirol |
| D. | Henry Cotton |
| Answer» D. Henry Cotton | |
| 13. |
The Officers of the Parliament include: 1. Speaker, Lok Sabha 2. Dy. Speaker Lok Sabha 3. Secretary General of Lok Sabha 4. Chairman of Rajya SabhaSelect the correct answer from the code given below : |
| A. | only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | All the Four |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Under the Preventive Detention Act, a person can be arrested without trial for: |
| A. | 1 month |
| B. | 3 months |
| C. | 6 months |
| D. | 9 months |
| Answer» C. 6 months | |
| 15. |
After the formation of ministries in the provinces in 1937, Congress rule lated for : |
| A. | 28 months |
| B. | 29months |
| C. | 30 months |
| D. | 31 months |
| Answer» B. 29months | |
| 16. |
Sikkim became a new State by which one of the following Constitutional Amentments ? |
| A. | 30th |
| B. | 347th |
| C. | 35th |
| D. | 36th |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
The Policy of Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation was announced as New Economic Policy by Prime Minister: |
| A. | Rajeev Gandhi |
| B. | Vishwa Nath Pratap Singh |
| C. | Narsimha Rao |
| D. | Atal Bihari Bajpayee |
| Answer» D. Atal Bihari Bajpayee | |
| 18. |
The Supreme Court of India has propounded the doctrine of basic structure of the Constitution in which of the following cases ? |
| A. | Golaknath Vs. Punjab State |
| B. | Sajjan Singh Vs. Rajasthan State |
| C. | Keshavanand Bharti Vs. kerala State |
| D. | Shanker Prasad Vs. Indian Union |
| Answer» D. Shanker Prasad Vs. Indian Union | |
| 19. |
Which part of our Constitution envisages a three tier system of Panchayats ? |
| A. | Part IX |
| B. | Part X |
| C. | Part-XI |
| D. | Part-XII |
| Answer» B. Part X | |
| 20. |
Which of the following are covered by the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution ?1. Zila Panchayat 2. Kshetra Panchayat 3. Gram Panchayat 4. Nagar Panchayat. Select the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | All the four |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Which Constitutional Amendment makes provision for the reservation to seats to SC's and ST's in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies ? |
| A. | 76th |
| B. | 77th |
| C. | 78th |
| D. | 79th |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
The Union Public Service Commission submits its annual report to: |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Home Minister |
| Answer» C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 23. |
The Vice President of India,1. is the second highest dignitary of India.2. has no formal function attached to his office.3. discharges the functions of the President during his absence.4. acts as President, if the President resigns or is removed or diesSelect the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | All the four |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
...................assumed the title of Vikramaditya- |
| A. | Ashoka |
| B. | Chandragupta II |
| C. | Kanishka |
| D. | Samudragupta |
| Answer» C. Kanishka | |
| 25. |
Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy ? |
| A. | Prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks |
| B. | Prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves |
| C. | Protection and improvement of environment |
| D. | Free education for the children up toage of 14 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
The objective of Indian Constitution is reflected in which of the following ? |
| A. | Fundamental Right |
| B. | Preamble of the Constituion |
| C. | Directive principle of State Policy |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» C. Directive principle of State Policy | |
| 27. |
Match list -I with List -II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List-I Centre- A Kankinara B. Virudhnagar C. Channapatna D.BhadohiList-II Industry: 1.Carpet 2.Jute 3. Cotton Textile 4. Silk |
| A. | A1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| B. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| C. | A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 |
| D. | A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 | |
| 28. |
Which one of the following eco regions of India is not correctly matched ? |
| A. | South Western Ghats----- Moist forests |
| B. | Tarai Duar-----Broad leaf forests |
| C. | Rann of Kutch----Grasslands |
| D. | Eastern Deccan Plateau----- Moist forests |
| Answer» C. Rann of Kutch----Grasslands | |
| 29. |
Which one of the peiod marks the beginning of the Indian Temple architecture ? |
| A. | Nanda |
| B. | Maurya |
| C. | Sunga |
| D. | gupta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Match list -I with List -II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List -I a. Bhotia b Toda c. Sentenel d. BirhorList-II 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Jharkhand 3. Sikkim 4. Andaman Nicobar Island |
| A. | A-3, B-1, c-4, D-2 |
| B. | A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 |
| C. | A-3, B-4, C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 | |
| 31. |
Contour bunding is a method of soilconservation used in |
| A. | Desert margins, liable to strong wind action |
| B. | Low flat plains, close to stream course, liablento flooding |
| C. | Scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
The Government enacted the PanchayatExtension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in1996.Which one of the following is notidentified as its objective? |
| A. | To provide self-governance |
| B. | To recognize traditional rights |
| C. | To create autonomous regions in tribal areas |
| D. | To free tribal people from exploitation |
| Answer» D. To free tribal people from exploitation | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following Aluminium Companies has been given Navaratna Status by the Government of India ? |
| A. | NALCO |
| B. | BALCO |
| C. | HINDALCO |
| D. | MALCO |
| Answer» B. BALCO | |
| 34. |
In the grasslands, trees do not replace thegrasses as a part of an ecological succession because of |
| A. | Insects and fungi |
| B. | Limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients |
| C. | Water limits and fire |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 35. |
Which of the following is the correctsequence of ecosystems in the order ofdecreasing productivity? |
| A. | Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves |
| B. | Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes |
| C. | Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans |
| D. | Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands |
| Answer» D. Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands | |
| 36. |
The demand for the Tebhaga PeasantMovement in Bengal was for |
| A. | the reduction of the share of the landlords fromnone-half of the crop to one-third |
| B. | the grant of ownership of land to peasants asnthey were the actual cultivators of the land |
| C. | the uprooting of Zamindari system and the endnof serfdom |
| D. | writing off all peasant debts |
| Answer» B. the grant of ownership of land to peasants asnthey were the actual cultivators of the land | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following was not known to the Harappans? |
| A. | Construction of Wells |
| B. | Construction of Pillars |
| C. | Construction of Drains |
| D. | Construction of Arches |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
During the reign of which of the following dynasties did Kalidasa flourish ? |
| A. | Mauryas |
| B. | Sungas |
| C. | Guptas |
| D. | Vardhanas |
| Answer» D. Vardhanas | |
| 39. |
On the planet earth, most of the freshwaterexists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of theremaining freshwater, the largest proportion |
| A. | is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds |
| B. | is found in freshwater lakes and rivers |
| C. | exists as groundwater |
| D. | exists as soil moisture |
| Answer» D. exists as soil moisture | |
| 40. |
The Parliament can make any law forwhole or any part of India for implementinginternational treaties |
| A. | with the consent of all the States |
| B. | with the consent of the majority of States |
| C. | with the consent of the States concerned |
| D. | without the consent of any State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
Consider the following :1. Electromagnetic radiation2. Geothermal energy3. Gravitational force4. Plate movements5. Rotation of the earth6. Revolution of the earthWhich of the above are responsible forbringing dynamic changes on the surface of theearth? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 3, 5 and 6 only |
| C. | 2, 4, 5 and 6 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
Which of the following bodies does not/donot find mention in the Constitution?1. National Development Council2. Planning Commission3. Zonal CouncilsSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow: |
| A. | 1, and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Consider the following pairs :1. Nokrek Bio- sphere Reserve : Garo Hills2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range3. Namdapha National Park : Dafla HillsWhich of the above pairs is/are correctlymatched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 44. |
The Narmada river flows to the west, whilemost other large peninsular rivers flow to theeast.Why?1. It occupies a linear rift valley.2. It flows between the Vindhyas and theSatpuras.3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | only 2 |
| B. | and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. and 3 | |
| 45. |
With Reference to the usefulness of the byproductsof sugar industry, which of thefollowing statements is/are correct?1. Begasse can be used as biomass fuel for thegeneration of energy2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocksfor the production of synthetic chemicalfertilizers.3. Molasses can be used for the production ofethanol.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 46. |
Consider the following Animals1. Sea cow2. Sea horse3. Sea lionWhich of the above is / are mammal/mammals? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 47. |
Variations in the length of daytime andnighttime from season to season are due to |
| A. | The earth’s rotation on its axis |
| B. | The earth’s revolution round the sun in annelliptical manner |
| C. | Latitudinal position of the place |
| D. | Revolution of the earth on a tilted axis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Which one of the following literary works did not belong to the Gupta period- |
| A. | Abhijnashakuntalam |
| B. | Amarakosa |
| C. | Charaka Samhita |
| D. | Mrichhatatika |
| Answer» D. Mrichhatatika | |
| 49. |
Consider the following Statements:Attorney General of India can1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha3. speak in the Lok Sabha4. vote in the Lok SabhaWhich of the statements given above is / arecorrect? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 50. |
Consider the following Statements:1. An amendment to the Constitution of India canbe initiated by an introduction of a bill in the LokSabha only2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes inthe federal character of the Constitution, theamendment also requires to be ratified by thelegislature of all the States of IndiaWhich of the statements given above is/arecorrect? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |