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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.
| 5151. |
Consider the following statements regarding Manav Dharma Sabha. 1. It began as a reaction to Christians conversions. 2. It challenged magicians and the reciters of incarnations to demonstrate their skills. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both land 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 5152. |
Consider the following statements regarding Dhrupad the oldest form of Indian classical music that exists today: 1. It used Sanskrit. 2. It is Devotional in nature. 3. Raja Man Singh, king of Gwalior is known as the originator of the Dhrupad style. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5153. |
In whose viceroyalty, the white mutiny took place? |
| A. | Lord Curzon |
| B. | Lord Minto |
| C. | Lord Hardinge |
| D. | Lord Ripon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5154. |
Identify the districts of Bengal whose revenue administration was transferred to the East India Company for the acquisition of the Nawab ship of Bengal by Mir Qasimin 1760 |
| A. | Burdwan, Midnapur and Hoogly |
| B. | Decca, Chattagaon and Hoogly |
| C. | Howrah, Midnapur and Hoogly |
| D. | Murshidabad, Balasore and Chandranagar |
| Answer» B. Decca, Chattagaon and Hoogly | |
| 5155. |
Which of the following were not written in Sanskrit? (1) Panini's Ashtadhyayi (2) Ashvaghosha's Buddhacharita (3) Banabhatta's Kadambari Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5156. |
Which of the following are associated with Mauryan era? 1. Stupas of Sanchi and Sarnath 2. Rock-cut caves at Barabar 3. Mathura school of sculpture 4. Rock-cut temples in western Deccan Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 5157. |
Which of the following schools of Indian philosophy advocate faith both in God and in the authority of the Vedas? 1. Mimamsa 2. Vedanta 3. Sankhya 4. Vaishesika Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 only | |
| 5158. |
Where did the British East India Company open its first factory in India? |
| A. | Masulipatanam |
| B. | Surat |
| C. | Bharuch |
| D. | Mumbai |
| Answer» C. Bharuch | |
| 5159. |
Consider the following statements about Ghoomar: 1. It is the traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. 2. It was developed by Gond tribe. 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 | |
| 5160. |
Where in India, did the Portuguese build their first fortress? |
| A. | Cochin |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Anjidiv |
| D. | Cannanore |
| Answer» B. Goa | |
| 5161. |
Which one of the following had for the first time accepted that British victory at Palsy was the victory of breach of faith? |
| A. | Lord Clive |
| B. | Vansittort |
| C. | Hector Munro |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5162. |
Consider the following statements in regards to Swaraj Party: 1. Swaraj Party was fanned out of Congress to function as an independent political party. 2. The Swarajist believed in participation of the council elections. 3. Swarajist got the majority in November 1923 election due to which they were able to out vote the government in central assembly repeatedly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 5163. |
Consider the following statements regarding modern Vedanta: (1) The proponent of Modern Vedanta was Swami Vivekananda. (2) His philosophy says that the conditions of abject poverty should be removed; only then will people be able to turn their minds toward God. Which of the above 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 | |
| 5164. |
Where was Mahatma Gandhi when a raid was made by Congress Volunteers on Dharsana Salt Depot? |
| A. | In Yervada Jail |
| B. | In Sabarmati Jail |
| C. | In Agha Khan Palace Poona |
| D. | In Ahmadanagar Fort Jail |
| Answer» B. In Sabarmati Jail | |
| 5165. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion [A]: The Congress boycotted the Simon Commission. Reason [R]: The Simon Commission did not have a single Indian member. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are 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. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. | |
| 5166. |
First Indian elected to the British House of Commons was Dada-bhai Naoroji who contested on the ticket of-[BPSC(P)2017] |
| A. | Liberal Party |
| B. | Labour Party |
| C. | Conservative Party |
| D. | Communist Party |
| Answer» C. Conservative Party | |
| 5167. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Vardhamana Mahavira: 1. He rejected the authority of the Vedas and objected to the Vedic rituals. 2. According to him, even the practice of agriculture was considered sinful as it causes injury to the earth, worms and animals. 3. He regarded all objects, both animate and inanimate, have souls and various degrees of consciousness. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5168. |
The mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the person as depicted in the Jataka stories. Who among the following could be that person? |
| A. | Lord Buddha |
| B. | Lord Mahavira |
| C. | Ashoka |
| D. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| Answer» B. Lord Mahavira | |
| 5169. |
Consider the following statements about Ajanta paintings: 1. The Ajanta caves show two clear-cut phases of paintings with depiction of Buddha. 2. All the paintings in Ajanta caves are frescoes. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 5170. |
Which of the following is/are the cause(s) for the decline of Buddhism in India? 1. Rise of Bhagavatism 2. Revival of Brahmanism 3. The use of Pali language was given up by Buddhists 4. The practice of idol worship by Mahayana Buddhism. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5171. |
Auppatik and Avasyaka Sutras describe the religious ideas of which king? |
| A. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| B. | Ajatshatru |
| C. | Samudragupta |
| D. | Bimbisara |
| Answer» C. Samudragupta | |
| 5172. |
'Tat Tvam Asi' is the dialogue between Uddalaka and his son Svetaketu written in the Upanishad of: |
| A. | Shvetashvatara Upanishad |
| B. | Maitrayaniya Upanishad |
| C. | Chandogya Upanishad |
| D. | Mundaka Upanishad |
| Answer» D. Mundaka Upanishad | |
| 5173. |
Who among the following had resigned from the Viceroy's Executive Council protesting Jallianwala Bagh Massacre? [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | Riabindra nath Tagore |
| B. | Madan Mohan Malviya |
| C. | Sir Shankaran Nair |
| D. | All three an above |
| Answer» D. All three an above | |
| 5174. |
The institution of local self-government got a fillip during the Viceroyalty of [UP-PCS 2010] |
| A. | Lord Mayo |
| B. | Lord Ripon |
| C. | Lord Dufferin |
| D. | Lord Curzon |
| Answer» C. Lord Dufferin | |
| 5175. |
Which one of the following commissions was appoint by British Government to investigation into the massacre in Jallianwala Bagh? |
| A. | Hunter Commission |
| B. | Simon Commission |
| C. | Webby Commission |
| D. | Butler Committee |
| Answer» B. Simon Commission | |
| 5176. |
The province where Indian National Congress did not form Ministry after the general election of 1937 was |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Madras |
| D. | Bengal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5177. |
Which one among the following was the immediate cause of attack by Nawb Siraj-ud-Daula on Calcutta in 1756? [NDA 2012-II] |
| A. | Refusal of the English Company to pay the overdue trade tax |
| B. | The English conspired against the Nawab with a view to depose him from the Throne |
| C. | Siraj-ud-Daula wanted to drive out the English from Bengal |
| D. | Refusal of the English to demolish the fortification of Calcutta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5178. |
Which one of the following slates was a Milk-cow for the British? |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Mysore |
| D. | Awadh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5179. |
Consider the following Buddhist literatures: 1. Khuddaka Nikya 2. Anguttara Nikaya 3. Majjhima Nikaya In which of the given above Buddhist literatures was/were given the list of sixteen great kingdoms called 'Sixteen Mahajanapadas'? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 only | |
| 5180. |
Which of the following paintings was/were prevalent in India during Delhi Sultanate? 1. Mural painting 2. Miniature painting 3. Painting on cloths Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5181. |
At the beginning of British rule in India, fortified factory meant to protect |
| A. | The trading place where officers of the company worked. |
| B. | The centre of manufacturing of goods. |
| C. | The go down where goods were stored for shipment to Europe. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. The centre of manufacturing of goods. | |
| 5182. |
State the sectors where highest amount of British capital was invested in India? |
| A. | Tea, coffee and indigo |
| B. | Railways, banking, insurance and shipping |
| C. | Tax tiles |
| D. | Jute Mills |
| Answer» C. Tax tiles | |
| 5183. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Buddhisn during 61 century B.C. in India: 1. It supported the social order based on Varna system. 2. It opened its doors for women and Shudras. 3. The conversion of Shudras to Buddhism freed them from mark of inferiority. 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 | |
| 5184. |
Consider the following statements regarding Ashoka: 1. He appointed rajukas for the propagating dhamma amonj various social groups in his empire. 2. Under his patronage, third Buddhist council took place at Patliputra, which was presided over by Mahakashyap. 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. | |
| 5185. |
Who of the following had pleaded from the side of Indian National Army officers in their Red Foil trial? [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | C.R. Das |
| B. | Motilal Nehru |
| C. | M. A. Jinnah |
| D. | Sir T.B. Sapru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5186. |
The worst famine in India under the British rule occurred during - [Bihar J. Service 2016] |
| A. | 1860 - 1861 |
| B. | 1876 - 1878 |
| C. | 1896 - 1897 |
| D. | 1899 - 1900 |
| Answer» C. 1896 - 1897 | |
| 5187. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In the First Round Table conference. Dr. Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the depressed classes. 2. In the Poona Act, special provisions for representation of the depressed people in the local bodies and civil sendees were made. 3. The Indian National Congress did not take part in the Third Round Table Conference. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2017-2] |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5188. |
Which one of the following policies was adopted by the British towards native states after the revolt of 1857? |
| A. | To annex Indian states into the British Empire. |
| B. | To give greater power to Indian states. |
| C. | To allow Indian stales to establish relations with foreign power. |
| D. | To maintain status quo of Indian states. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5189. |
The famous Rani ki Vav situated at Patan in Gujarat, was constructed under the rule of: |
| A. | Pratihara Dynasty |
| B. | Solanki Dynasty |
| C. | Chalukya Dynasty |
| D. | Rashtrakuta Dynasty |
| Answer» C. Chalukya Dynasty | |
| 5190. |
Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of: |
| A. | Harshavardhana |
| B. | Samudragupta |
| C. | Ramagupta |
| D. | Kumaragupta |
| Answer» B. Samudragupta | |
| 5191. |
Consider the following statements regarding 'Stupa': 1. There is no reference of Stupa in any of the Vedas. 2. The Buddhist Stupa building activities were at their peak: during post Mauryan age. 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 | |
| 5192. |
Under the forceful thrust of British rule, a rapid transformation the Indian economy look place. In this context, which of the following statements is/ are correct? [NDA 2014-II] 1. Indian economy was transformed into a colonial economy in the 19th century whose structure was determined by Britain's fast developing industrial economy. 2. The influx of cheap Indian products into England gave a great blow to English textile industries. 3. The 19th century saw the collapse of die traditional Indian village economy and fresh economic alignment along commercial lines. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |
| 5193. |
Consider the following statements about the European travellers to India [NDA 2012-II] 1. Sir Thomas Roe, the Representative of the East India Company, was granted the permission by Jahangir to open a factory at Surat. 2. Captain Hawkins was driven out from Agra by the Mughals at the instigation of Portuguese. 3. Father Monserrate travelled with Akbar on his journey to Kashmir Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5194. |
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Vedas': 1. Every Veda is associated with Samhita, Upanishad, Brahmana and Aranyaka. 2. The Atharva Veda deals with the peace and prosperity of human society and is concerned with the daily life of man, 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 5195. |
Consider the following statement and identify with the help of the codes given below. The Viceroy who made the statement and when: In my belief, Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise. |
| A. | Lord Curzon, in a letter to the Secretary of States in 1900 |
| B. | Lord Curzon, while announcing the partition of Bengal |
| C. | Lord Duffer in, during the farewell speech at Calcutta |
| D. | Lord Minto, while addressing the Muslim delegation which met him at Shimla in 1906 |
| Answer» B. Lord Curzon, while announcing the partition of Bengal | |
| 5196. |
The Mountbatten Plan became the basis for [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | Continuity of British rule |
| B. | Transfer of power |
| C. | Partition of the country |
| D. | Solution of communal problems |
| Answer» D. Solution of communal problems | |
| 5197. |
Consider the following pairs: Site/region Sources 1. Shortughai : Carnelian 2. Khetri region : Copper 3. Nageshwar : Shell 4. Lothal : Lapis lazuli Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 5198. |
Which one of the followings is connected with 'Blue Water policy? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | De Almeida |
| B. | Albuqueraque |
| C. | Dupleix |
| D. | Robert Clive |
| Answer» B. Albuqueraque | |
| 5199. |
With reference to Indo - Islamic Architecture, consider the following pairs: Architecture Built By 1. Adhai din-ka-jhonpra Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak 2. Sidi Sayyid Mosque Muzaffar Shah III 3. Gol Gumbaz Muhammad Adil Shah Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |
| 5200. |
Which of the following characterizes / characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. Harappa, Mohenjodaro and Kalibangan each had its own citadel built on a high podium of mud brick. 2. By the end of Indus Civilization there was a strong reaction against priestly domination and against sacrifices and rituals. 3. The use of cosmetics was not known to the people of Indus. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |