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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.
| 2951. |
Who started the socio-religious organization "Tattvabodhini Sabha" and its appended journal 'Tattvabodhini'? |
| A. | Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | Radhakant Dev |
| C. | Devendra nath Tagore |
| D. | Dwarka nath Tagore |
| Answer» D. Dwarka nath Tagore | |
| 2952. |
Robert Bruce Foote, who discovered first Palaeolithic tool in India, was originally a |
| A. | Palaeobotanist |
| B. | Geologist |
| C. | Archaeologist |
| D. | Historian |
| Answer» C. Archaeologist | |
| 2953. |
Match the following places in List I with the year of the beginning of industrialization in List II. List I List II i. Great Britain A. 1825 ii. United States B. 1890 iii. France C. 1800 iv. Japan D. 1812 |
| A. | i - C, ii -D, iii - A, iv - B |
| B. | i - A, i - B, ii - D, iv - C |
| C. | i - A, ii - C, iii - B, iv - D |
| D. | i - B, ii - A, iii - C, iv - D |
| Answer» B. i - A, i - B, ii - D, iv - C | |
| 2954. |
Which of the following Brahmana texts belongs to Atharvaveda? |
| A. | Shatpatha |
| B. | Aitareya |
| C. | Gopatha |
| D. | Panchavinsh |
| Answer» D. Panchavinsh | |
| 2955. |
"Go back to the Vedas". Who gave this slogan? [Bihar J. Service 2016] |
| A. | Raja Rammohan Roy |
| B. | Keshav Chandra Sen |
| C. | Ishwar Chandra Vidasagar |
| D. | Swami Dayanand Saraswati |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2956. |
Which of the following Mandalas of Rigveda is described the battle of ten kings? |
| A. | Second Mandala |
| B. | Fifth Mandala |
| C. | Seventh Mandala |
| D. | Ninth Mandala |
| Answer» D. Ninth Mandala | |
| 2957. |
During whose Viceroyalty was the repressive Act: also known as the 'Gagging Act' enacted? |
| A. | Lord Lytton |
| B. | Lord Curzon |
| C. | Lord Chelmsford |
| D. | Lord Northbrook |
| Answer» B. Lord Curzon | |
| 2958. |
Ashtadhyayi was written by: |
| A. | Panim |
| B. | Katyayan |
| C. | Vedvyas |
| D. | Shukadeva |
| Answer» B. Katyayan | |
| 2959. |
Who was the founder of die Nanda Dynasty in Magadha? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Mahapadmananda |
| B. | Dlianananda |
| C. | NaJidivardhan |
| D. | Mahanandin |
| Answer» B. Dlianananda | |
| 2960. |
Which one of following did not include the three wishes of Madan Lal Dhingra expressed to Savarkar (1909) before he was hanged? |
| A. | His last rituals be conducted according to the Hindu traditions |
| B. | His relatives need not touch his dead body |
| C. | His father be allowed to witness his cremation |
| D. | AJ1 his belongings be auctioned and the money received be used in national activities |
| Answer» D. AJ1 his belongings be auctioned and the money received be used in national activities | |
| 2961. |
To which organization did the Calcutta daily The English Man referred to as the "first marked sign of the awakening of the people" of India? |
| A. | Indian League |
| B. | British India Society |
| C. | Bombay Presidency Association |
| D. | Indian Association |
| Answer» B. British India Society | |
| 2962. |
Which two of the following foreign travelers came during the reign of Krishna Deva Raya and were Portugueses? 1. Nicolo Conti 2. Abdur Razzaq 3. Domingo Paes 4. Fernando Nuniz Codes: Find the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2963. |
How many times does the word 'Jana' occur in the Rigveda? |
| A. | 75 times |
| B. | 175 times |
| C. | 275 times |
| D. | 375 times |
| Answer» D. 375 times | |
| 2964. |
To whom is credited the "Plan Balkan" with regard to the India's freedom? |
| A. | Lord Wavell |
| B. | Lord Attlee |
| C. | Lord Mountbatten |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2965. |
With whom is the Yadu tribe mostly paired in the Rigveda? |
| A. | Ann |
| B. | Dmhyu |
| C. | Turvasu |
| D. | Puru |
| Answer» D. Puru | |
| 2966. |
The Act of 1919 introduced a division of subjects between the Centre and Provinces granting |
| A. | 47 subjects to the Centre only |
| B. | 51 subject to the Centre only |
| C. | 51 subject to the Provinces only |
| D. | 47 subjects to the Center and 51 subject to the Provinces |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2967. |
Who among the following was considered to be first successor for Stridhana? |
| A. | Husband |
| B. | Son |
| C. | Daughter |
| D. | Daughter in law |
| Answer» B. Son | |
| 2968. |
The 'Zamindari system' introduced by Cornwallis in 1793 was applicable to the following regions: |
| A. | Madras and Bombay |
| B. | Assam and Coorgh |
| C. | Bengal and Bihar |
| D. | Agra and Punjab |
| Answer» D. Agra and Punjab | |
| 2969. |
Match the following Vedic gods with actual status or functions and choose the correct answer from the codes given below : [a] Pushan 1. God of heaven and father of Surya [b] Savitri 2. Mother of Surya [c] Aditi 3. God of light [d] Dyaus 4. God of marriages Codes: |
| A. | A B C D 4 3 2 1 |
| B. | A B C D 4 2 3 1 |
| C. | A B C D 2 3 4 1 |
| D. | A B C D 1 2 3 4 |
| Answer» B. A B C D 4 2 3 1 | |
| 2970. |
J.E.D. Bethune was closely associated with |
| A. | Abolition of Pardah system |
| B. | Female education |
| C. | Widow re-marriage |
| D. | Abolition of slavery |
| Answer» C. Widow re-marriage | |
| 2971. |
Which statement id correct regarding Second World War? i. The invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the Second World War. ii. It was stated in America iii. It was the war between the fascist countries and major West European Powers - Britain and France |
| A. | i & ii |
| B. | i & iii |
| C. | ii & iii |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» C. ii & iii | |
| 2972. |
There were a number of reasons that led to the defeat of the Rajputs, the rulers of Northern India. Consider the following sentences regarding causes for the failure of the Indian army. 1. Indian rulers lacked unity: they were busy in their mutual conflicts. 2. The military techniques used by Indian army were out of date and far inferior to those used by Muslims. 3. Indian army mainly depended on elephants while Muslims possessed fast moving cavalry. Select the correct option from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 Only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2973. |
Who, among the following, led the Tamar revolts? |
| A. | Ganga Narain Singh |
| B. | Bhola Nath Sahay |
| C. | Bhai Ram Singh |
| D. | Manju Shah |
| Answer» C. Bhai Ram Singh | |
| 2974. |
In the Vedic period, which animal was known as "Aghanya"? [UP-PCS 2008] |
| A. | Bull |
| B. | Sheep |
| C. | Cow |
| D. | Elephant |
| Answer» D. Elephant | |
| 2975. |
The founder president of All India Kisan Sabha as IUP-PCS 2015] |
| A. | Acharya Narendra Dev |
| B. | Swami Sahajanand Saraswati |
| C. | Bankim Mukherjee |
| D. | Jaypraksh Narayan |
| Answer» C. Bankim Mukherjee | |
| 2976. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Bimbisara had founded Pataliputra 2. Vajji was the ancient name of the north Bihar. 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 | |
| 2977. |
Non-governmental organisations in India are generally registered under the following Act. |
| A. | Registration Act of 1860 |
| B. | Registration Act of 1871 |
| C. | Registration Act of 1960 |
| D. | Registration Act of 1948 |
| Answer» B. Registration Act of 1871 | |
| 2978. |
Who were the Ashta-diggaja in the court of Krishnadeva Raya? |
| A. | Eight great Generals |
| B. | Eight Telugu poets |
| C. | Eight ministers |
| D. | Eight advisors |
| Answer» C. Eight ministers | |
| 2979. |
Which one of the following was founded by B.R. Ambedkar? |
| A. | All India Depressed Classes League |
| B. | All India Depressed Classes Congress |
| C. | All India Depressed Classes Association |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. All India Depressed Classes Association | |
| 2980. |
Rahnumai Mazdyasan Sabha is associated with |
| A. | Sikhs |
| B. | Parsis |
| C. | Sindhis |
| D. | Muslims |
| Answer» C. Sindhis | |
| 2981. |
What is CTBT? i. It was established in 1996 and it bans all nuclear explosions in all environments, for military or civilian purposes. ii. CTBT requires ratification by 44 nations before it can come to force, iii. India has not signed it yet. |
| A. | i & ii |
| B. | ii & iii |
| C. | Only ii |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2982. |
Match list 'A' with list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :List 'A'List 'B'[A] Satapatha Brahmana1. Atharvaveda[B] Gopatha Brahmana2. Samaveda[C] Jaimimya Brahmana3. Krisna Yajurveda[D] Taittiriya Brahmana4. Shukla YajurvedaCodes: |
| A. | 1234B C D A |
| B. | 1234A B C D |
| C. | 1234B A D C |
| D. | 1234D A B C |
| Answer» B. 1234A B C D | |
| 2983. |
Match the following countries of Africa in List I with the I year of their decolonization from Britain in List II: List I List II i. Gold Coast A. 1963 ii. Nigeria B. 1962 iii. Uganda C. 1960 iv. Kenya D. 1957 |
| A. | i - C, ii - D, iii - A, iv - B |
| B. | i - B, ii - D, iii - A, iv - C |
| C. | i - D, ii - C, iii - B, iv - A |
| D. | i - D, ii - A, iii - C, iv - B |
| Answer» D. i - D, ii - A, iii - C, iv - B | |
| 2984. |
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Rigveda 1. Dhanurveda B. Yajuiveda 2. Gandharveda C. Samaveda 3. Shilpveda D. Atharvaveda 4. Ayurveda Codes: |
| A. | A B C D 4 1 2 3 |
| B. | A B C D 2 3 1 4 |
| C. | A B C D 1 4 3 2 |
| D. | A B C D 2 3 4 1 |
| Answer» B. A B C D 2 3 1 4 | |
| 2985. |
Who was empowered to legislate for the whole of civil, military and revenue services by the Act of 1833? |
| A. | The Governor-General of India |
| B. | The Governor-General of India in consultation with the provincial Governors |
| C. | The Governor-General-in-Council |
| D. | The Governor-General of India in consultation with the Secretary of State for India |
| Answer» D. The Governor-General of India in consultation with the Secretary of State for India | |
| 2986. |
One of the following is true about the Government of India Act, 1935. Which one is it? |
| A. | The Act had 451 articles and 12 schedules. |
| B. | The Act had 451 articles and 15 schedules. |
| C. | The Act had retained Dyarchy in the provinces. |
| D. | The Act had not increased the strength of both the Houses of the Central Legislature. |
| Answer» C. The Act had retained Dyarchy in the provinces. | |
| 2987. |
The leading light of the Renaissance Movement in India was |
| A. | Devendra Nath Tagore |
| B. | Keshav Chandra Sen |
| C. | Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar |
| D. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2988. |
The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is available in |
| A. | Mahabharata |
| B. | Chhandogya Upanishad |
| C. | Samyukta Nikaya |
| D. | Anguttara Nikaya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2989. |
Arrange the following socio-religious reform movements in their chronological order - 1. Sadharan Brahmo Samaj 2. Brahmo Samaj of India 3. Brahmo Samaj |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 2, 3, 1 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1 |
| D. | 3, 1, 2 |
| Answer» D. 3, 1, 2 | |
| 2990. |
Who, among the following, started a journal named Tahzib-alakhlaq. |
| A. | Khawaja Altaf Ali |
| B. | Rashid Ahmad Gangohi |
| C. | Mohammad Alt |
| D. | Syed Ahmed Khan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2991. |
Consider the following with regard to Orientalist-Anglicist controversy in 18th-19th centuries India and select the correct code. 1. The orientalists wanted vernacular languages in teaching. 2. The Englicists wanted the use of English language in teaching. Codes: |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 2992. |
In which Hindu Kingdom of medieval India, the image of deity Tirupati or Lord Venkateshvara has been depicted on its gold coins? |
| A. | The Vijayanagar Empire |
| B. | The kingdom of Hoyasalas of Dwarasamudra |
| C. | The kingdom of Kakathiyas of Warrangal |
| D. | The kingdom of Yadavas of Devagiri |
| Answer» B. The kingdom of Hoyasalas of Dwarasamudra | |
| 2993. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the Government of India Act, 1935. 1. Nehru described the Act of 1935 as the charter of slavery. 2. Residuary powers were given to the provinces. 3. Burma was separated from India. Select the code containing the correct statements. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 2994. |
Which one of the following was the idea behind establishing the Board of Control through the Pitts India Act; 1784? 1. To protect the British possessions in India 2. To promote the trading interests in India Select the correct code: |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 2995. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the trade between ancient India and Rome: 1. The largest volume of trade was carried on in articles of daily use for the common people. 2. Romans first started trade with the southern-most part India. 3. The Romans mainly imported spices from South India. 4. Iron goods, especially cutlery, formed an important item of export to the Roman Empire. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2996. |
Match the following individuals with places and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: A. Baba Ram Chandra 1. Bihar B. Swami Sahayanand 2. Awadh C. Vallabhbai Patel 3. Gujarat D. N.C. Ranga 4. Andra Pradesh |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 | |
| 2997. |
The first capital of Vijayanagar Empire was Hampi. Where was its second capital? |
| A. | Vijayanagar |
| B. | Kanchi |
| C. | Bellore |
| D. | Penukonda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2998. |
Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Congress session, only once. When and where? |
| A. | In 1923, Delhi |
| B. | In 1924, Belgaum |
| C. | In 1928, Calcutta |
| D. | In 1929, Lahore |
| Answer» C. In 1928, Calcutta | |
| 2999. |
Vijayanagara which was founded in the fourteenth century, was the name of- |
| A. | A city |
| B. | An empire |
| C. | Both a city and an empire |
| D. | Neither city nor an empire |
| Answer» C. Both a city and an empire | |
| 3000. |
Which of the following are correct regarding 'The First Estate' in French revolution? i. It consist of Nobles about 2% of population ii. It consists of wealthy merchants. iii. It consists of Roman Catholic Clergy. |
| A. | i & iii |
| B. | Only ii |
| C. | Only i |
| D. | Only iii |
| Answer» E. | |