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This section includes 5672 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 5001. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the technical achievements of ancient India: 1. Indian craftsmen were expert in dying and making various kinds of colours. 2. The technique of making steel was developed first in India. 3. There was a great demand of Indian steel-swords in Eastern Europe. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5002. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The process of the construction of Vihars and Chaityas in the north-western Deccan, in India, was started in second century B.C. 2. Vihars were Buddhist temples and Chaityas were monasteries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 5003. |
Who was appointed Deputy Diwan of Bengal by Robert Clive after Allahabad treaty? |
| A. | Rai Durlabh |
| B. | Raja Shitab Rai |
| C. | Syed Ghulam Hussain |
| D. | Mohammed Raza Khan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5004. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion [A]: The Congress Ministries in all the provinces Designed in the year 1939. Reason [R]: The Congress did not accept the decision of the viceroy to declare war against Germany in the context of the Second World War. |
| A. | A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | A and R are individually true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false. |
| D. | A is false, but R is true. |
| Answer» B. A and R are individually true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. | |
| 5005. |
The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in |
| A. | 1910 |
| B. | 1911 |
| C. | 1912 |
| D. | 1913 |
| Answer» D. 1913 | |
| 5006. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Ancient Indians had little knowledge of the geography of the lands outside India. 2. The ancient Indian princes did not pay any particular attention to navigation. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 5007. |
Consider the following statements regarding the paintings of 'Ellora caves': 1. The theme of the paintings is religious only. 2. The earlier paintings show Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi borne through the clouds by Garuda. 3. Paintings of the flying Apsaras are also found. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5008. |
Lord Curzon is best known for which of the following? |
| A. | Universities Act 1904 |
| B. | Partition of Bengal in 1905 |
| C. | Indian Council Act 1892 |
| D. | Government of India Act 1909 |
| Answer» C. Indian Council Act 1892 | |
| 5009. |
'Koodiyattam' is a unique theatre tradition survived from ancient past. It deals with the plays of eminent Sanskrit dramatists such as Bhasa, Harsha, Kalidasa, Maendra Vikrama and Saktibhadra. It belongs to: |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Odisha | |
| 5010. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the fourth Anglo-Mysore war? |
| A. | Tipu Sultan was killed in the battle field. |
| B. | A subsidiary alliance was concluded with the former Raja of Mysore. |
| C. | Rule of Tipu's successors ended. |
| D. | Mysore was completely amalgamated in the British Empire. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5011. |
Which of the following was not a part of Mesopotamia: civilization? |
| A. | Meluha |
| B. | Sumer |
| C. | Babylonia |
| D. | Akkad |
| Answer» B. Sumer | |
| 5012. |
With reference to the Colonial rule in India, consider the following events. 1. Morley-Minto Reforms Act 2. Transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi 3. First world war 4. Lucknow pact The correct chronological order of these events is |
| A. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| C. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| Answer» C. 2, 1, 4, 3 | |
| 5013. |
Which of the following statement is not correct about the 'Mathura School of Sculpture' during the pre-Gupta age in India? |
| A. | Mathura was primarily a centre of indigenous art. |
| B. | There was an influence of Gandhara School of Art on it. |
| C. | Several stone images of Vardhamana Mahavira were created under this school. |
| D. | Several stone images of Krishna were created under this school. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5014. |
After the sentence of B.G. Tilak, who among the following had pleaded for mercy and said: "My interest in Tilak is that of a Sanskrit scholar"? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| B. | Max Muller |
| C. | Bipinchandra Pal |
| D. | William Jones |
| Answer» C. Bipinchandra Pal | |
| 5015. |
In the Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, musical instruments have been divided into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. In this regard which of the following is incorrect? |
| A. | The Tata Vadya - Wooden instruments |
| B. | The Sushira Vadya - Wind instruments |
| C. | The Avanaddha Vadya - Percussion instruments |
| D. | The Ghana Vadya - Solid instruments which do not require tuning. |
| Answer» B. The Sushira Vadya - Wind instruments | |
| 5016. |
The last king of Chola dynasty was |
| A. | Kumarapala |
| B. | Rampala |
| C. | Rajendra |
| D. | Prantaka |
| Answer» D. Prantaka | |
| 5017. |
Which of the following statements in regard to the 3rd June Plan are correct? 1. The successor governments would be given dominion status. 2. There was a provision for the Boundary Commission to determine boundaries of the successor states as India and Pakistan. 3. It was mandatory for India and Pakistan lo remain within the British Commonwealth. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [CDS 2017-2] |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 5018. |
The Viceregal Lodge at Shimla is a well-known ancient monument. Which of the following statements about the monument are correct? [NDA 2012-I] 1. The Lodge was built by 17th Viceroy, Earl Dufferin. 2. The present shape of the building was given by Earl of Marquis of Lansdowne. 3. It is famous for holding three meetings before Independence of India including the Cabinet Mission. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 | |
| 5019. |
Which one of the following factories in Bengal was established by Portuguese? |
| A. | Kasim Bazar |
| B. | Chinsura |
| C. | Hoogly |
| D. | Srirampur |
| Answer» D. Srirampur | |
| 5020. |
Gandhiji's Champaran Movement was for |
| A. | The security of the rights of Harijans |
| B. | Civil disobedience Movement |
| C. | Maintaining of Unity of Hindu Society |
| D. | Solving the problems of Indigo worker |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5021. |
Where did Maharaja Jai Singh built observatories? 1. Delhi 2. Jaipur 3. Ujjain 4. Varanasi Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5022. |
Who amongst the following revolutionaries refused to drink the given milk on the eve of his execution and said "Now. I shall take my mother's milk only??? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Rajguru |
| B. | Ashfaqulla |
| C. | Ram Prasad Bismil |
| D. | Bhagat Singh |
| Answer» D. Bhagat Singh | |
| 5023. |
Which viceroy is regarded as the catalyst of Indian nationalism? |
| A. | Lord Minto |
| B. | Lord Dalhousie |
| C. | Lord Canning |
| D. | Lord Curzon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5024. |
Consider the following statements regarding the position Shudras during the age of Buddha in India: 1. They were appointed to high posts in administration. 2. Jainism and Buddhism improved their position on a large scale. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5025. |
What was the root cause of the religious movements in India during 61 century B.C.? |
| A. | Social conflict between Brahmans and Kshatriyas. |
| B. | Sacrifice of cattle on a large scale due to Vedic practices. |
| C. | Urban revolution and increasing internal and external trade? |
| D. | Expansion of new agriculture economy in eastern India. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5026. |
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Satavahana dynasty? 1. Gautamiputra Satakarni, the famous Satavahana ruler, defeated the Sakas and destroyed many Kshatriya rulers. 2. The empire of Gautamiputra Satakarni extended from Malwa in the north to Karnataka in the south. 3. The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas only. 4. The official language of the Satavahanas was Sanskrit. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 5027. |
Which English governor of East India Company in India was expelled by Aurangzeb? |
| A. | Aungier |
| B. | Sir John Child |
| C. | Sir John William |
| D. | Sir Nicholas Waite |
| Answer» C. Sir John William | |
| 5028. |
Who among the following appeared as supreme deities during the post-Gupta era? 1. Brahma 2. Vishnu 3. Durga 4. Shiva Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 5029. |
The title given by the British Government to Mahatma Gandhi and which was surrendered during the Non- cooperation Movement was |
| A. | Hind Kesari |
| B. | Kaiser-e-Hind |
| C. | Rai Bahadur |
| D. | Rt. Honourable |
| Answer» C. Rai Bahadur | |
| 5030. |
Consider the following statements with regard to Mohiniyattam Dance: 1. It is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with abrupt jerks or sudden leaps. 2. It belongs to the lasya style. 3. The hand gestures, 24 in number, are mainly adopted from Hastalakshana Deepika, a text followed by Kathakali. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 5031. |
Consider the following statement regarding the Harappan Civilization: 1. There was a great progress in all spheres of economic activity such as agriculture, industry and crafts and trade. 2. The figure of a dancing girl from Mohenjodaro made of iron is remarkable for its workmanship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 5032. |
Who is rightly called the 'Father of Local Self Government' in India? |
| A. | Lord Curzon |
| B. | Lord Hardinge |
| C. | Lord Lytton |
| D. | Lord Ripon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5033. |
Under whose chairmanship a committee was formed to defend the accused in Kakori Case? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Acharya Narendra Dev |
| B. | Govind Ballabh Pant |
| C. | Chandrabhanu Gupta |
| D. | Motilal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5034. |
With regard to the field of medicine in ancient India, which of the following are correct? 1. Study of anatomy was prevalent. 2. Methods to diagnose disease were practiced. 3. There was ignorance about operation method. 4. Use of various plants as medicines was prevalent. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 only | |
| 5035. |
Which one among the following was a reason for which the French could not succeed in India in the 18th century? [NDA/NA 2011-II] |
| A. | They sided with the weak Indian sides such as Chanda Sahib and Muzaffar Jang |
| B. | Dupleix was called back at a crucial time |
| C. | They conspired against the Indian powers |
| D. | Their trading company was heavily dependent on the French Government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5036. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to Indian Art? |
| A. | The character of Indian art is best described as plastic, organic and sculptural. |
| B. | The history of art in ancient India begins with prehistoric rock paintings such as Bhimbetaka paintings from Maharashtra, dancing girl from Kalibangan. |
| C. | India's artistic traditions are ancient and deeply rooted in religion. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. India's artistic traditions are ancient and deeply rooted in religion. | |
| 5037. |
Who among the following led the agitation against the Partition of Bengal (1905)? |
| A. | Surendra nath Banerjee |
| B. | C. R. Das |
| C. | Ashutosh Mukherjee |
| D. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Answer» B. C. R. Das | |
| 5038. |
Which British military officer defeated Tipu Sultan in India? Napolean Bonaparte in Europe and eventually, became the Duke of Wellington? [NDA 2009-1] |
| A. | Arthur Wellesley |
| B. | Robert Clive |
| C. | Warren Hastings |
| D. | Richard Wellesley |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5039. |
Consider the following statements regarding Urdu language: 1. It was court language during Delhi Sultanate. 2. It was used to write accounts of later Mughals. 3. It is second official language of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 5040. |
Who was the first Indian native ruler to accept the system of subsidiary alliance? |
| A. | Sindhia of Gwalior |
| B. | Nawab of Awadh |
| C. | Dilip Singh of Punjab |
| D. | Nizam of Hyderabad |
| Answer» C. Dilip Singh of Punjab | |
| 5041. |
In 1600, the charter to the English East India Company for monopoly of eastern trade for 15 years was given by |
| A. | Queen Victoria |
| B. | Queen Elizabeth I |
| C. | James Princep |
| D. | Oliver Crown well |
| Answer» C. James Princep | |
| 5042. |
Consider the following statements regarding puranas: (1) The puranas mention the Satvahanas. (2) The puranas mention the Andhras. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 5043. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Mrichchakatikam : Shudraka 2. Buddhacharita : Vishakhadatta 3. Malavikagnimitra : Asvaghosa 4. Harshacharita : Banabhatta Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 only | |
| 5044. |
Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct answer using the codes given below: A. Amritsar Incident B. Chauri Chaura Incident C. Champaran Movement D. Moplah Revolt |
| A. | A, B, C, D |
| B. | B, A, C, D |
| C. | C, A, D, B |
| D. | C, A, B, D |
| Answer» D. C, A, B, D | |
| 5045. |
In which of the following session of Muslim League "Two-Nation Theory" was propounded? |
| A. | Lahore Session, 1940 |
| B. | Bombay Session, 1915 |
| C. | Delhi Session J 918 |
| D. | Calcutta Session, 1917 |
| Answer» B. Bombay Session, 1915 | |
| 5046. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The province of Assam was created in the year 1911 2. Eleven districts comprising Assam were separated from the Lieutenant Governorship of Bengal and established as an independent administration under a Chief Commissioner in the year 1874. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 5047. |
Who were the first European to set up sea trade centres in India? |
| A. | The Portuguese |
| B. | The French |
| C. | The English |
| D. | The Dutch |
| Answer» B. The French | |
| 5048. |
Who among the following Europeans were the last to come to pre-independence India as traders? |
| A. | French |
| B. | English |
| C. | Dutch |
| D. | Portuguese |
| Answer» B. English | |
| 5049. |
Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty? |
| A. | Vasudeva |
| B. | Devabhuti |
| C. | Pushyamitra |
| D. | Kanishka |
| Answer» B. Devabhuti | |
| 5050. |
Who among the following attended all the three Round Table Conferences? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Bhimrao Ambedkar |
| C. | Vallabhbhai Patel |
| D. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» C. Vallabhbhai Patel | |