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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.
| 3751. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the features of the British Indian army up to 1857: 1. It was the chief instrument to extend and to defend the British Empire in Asia and Africa. 2. The Indian soldiers were recruited in the army from all over India and they had no feeling of national unity against the foreigner rule. 3. The Indian soldiers had a long tradition or loyalty to the salt. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 3752. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first important Parliamentary Act passed by the British Parliament, which completely subjected the activities of the East India Company to the supervision of the British Government. 2. One important reason to pass the Regulating Act of 1773 was that many British statesmen wanted to control the activities of the East India Company because they were afraid that the powerful Company would corrupt the English nation and its politics. 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 | |
| 3753. |
Which of the statements given below is/are incorrect about the condition of Punjab after the death of its ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh? 1. The political power came into the hand of army, which had become undisciplined. 2. During the Anglo-Sikh War in 1845 the Hindus, the Muslim and the Sikhs became united to face the foreigner enemy. 3. After the first Anglo-Sikh War the British annexed the Cis-Sutlej area and executed the first treaty with Sikhs at Jalandhar. Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3754. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Indian working class during the second half of the 19th century? |
| A. | The nationalists, in the beginning, ignored the questions linked to the interests of the workers. |
| B. | Strikes in Indian textiles mills were generally not supported by the National Movement. |
| C. | Sorabjee Shapoorji Bengalee tried to introduce a Bill, in the Bombay Legislative Assembly, in favor of the working class but did not succeed. |
| D. | The nationalist newspapers demanded for the Government legislation to regulate working conditions in the interests of the working class and supported the Factory Act of 1881 and 1891. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3755. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the reconstitution of the All India National Congress during the Non- Cooperation Movement? |
| A. | The membership fee was reduced to four nanas per year to enable the poor to become members. |
| B. | To reach down to the village and the town level, village and town committees were also organized. |
| C. | It was to use Hindi as far as possible. |
| D. | To avoid linguistic conflict provincial committees were organized on a linguistic basis. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3756. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Lokmanya Tilak linked up the question of Swaraj (Self Rule) with the demand of formation of the linguistic states and education in the vernacular. 2. Members of Gokhale's 'Servants of India Society' were completely apart from the Home Rule Movement as they were not permitted to join it. 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 | |
| 3757. |
Which of the policies, given below, were followed by the All India National Congress, from its beginning, to expand the feeling of nationality among Indians? 1. To rotate its sessions among different parts of the country. 2. The president of the session was to belong to a region other than where it was being held. 3. To launch a movement against social evils for the politicization of the people. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3758. |
Which of the following statements about Rammohan Roy is incorrect? |
| A. | He was both a religious as well as a social reformer. |
| B. | He faced a social boycott for his advanced thoughts by the orthodox people, whom his mother also joined. |
| C. | He presented a counter-petition of enlightened Hindus, against the petition of orthodox Hindus, before the British Parliament for the approval of Bentinck's action of banning the rite of Sati. |
| D. | In spite of being dependent on the sacred religious books to prove Sati custom unfair he sought the assistance of humanism and rationalism. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3759. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Cornwallis established a regular police force in India to maintain law and order and zamindars were relieved from their police work. 2. Indians were excluded from all the superior posts in the police department, during 19 century under British Rule. 3. In the beginning the British Police model was followed to organize Indian Police. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3760. |
Consider the following statements in regards to 'Swaraj Party' formed in December 1922: 1. Swaraj party was formed 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 | |
| 3761. |
Consider the following statements about Indian Economy during 18th century: 1. India was a large-scale manufacturer of mineral and metallic products. 2. Ship-building industry was underdeveloped and ships were purchased from other countries. 3. The emergence of new courts and local nobility led to the emergence of new cities like Lucknow, Patna etc. 4. Expansion of sea trade and foreign companies also assisted it. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 3762. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Cripps Mission: 1. Its head Stafford Cripps was a leftist member of the Labour Party of Britain. 2. It offered for a dominion-status for India after the World War 3. It strictly denied the demand of Pakistan. 4. It was not allowed to bargain and negotiate with Indians. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 3763. |
Which of the following steps was/were taken by the provincial governments of the Indian National Congress constituted in 1937? 1. The ban against the Communist Party of India was lifted 2. The blacklist of newspapers for purpose of government advertising was given up. 3. The revolutionaries were released. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3764. |
What is not correct regarding Government of India Act, 1935? |
| A. | There was provision to have a council of Ministers, not exceeding ten in number, to aid and advise the Governor General. |
| B. | There was no reference in the Act to either collective or individual responsibility of the ministers to the Federal Legislatures. |
| C. | The Governor General could appoint and dismiss ministers at his discretion. |
| D. | The Prime Minister was only nominal head of the Council of Ministers and had nothing to do with the appointment and dismissal of the ministers. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3765. |
Which of the following were the causes of decay of Indian Handicrafts during the British rule? 1. Competition from machine made goods 2. Discriminatory tariff policy of the state 3. Introduction of Railways in India 4. New patterns of demand Select the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3766. |
Which of the following features of the Indian National Movement were results of the Left-Wing's effect over the movement? 1. Dominance of the Extremist Nationalists in the movement. 2. Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy passed by the Indian National Congress. 3. Setting up of a National Planning Committee in 1938. 4. Foundation of the Progressive Writers' Association. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 only | |
| 3767. |
Consider the following socialists: 1. Acharya Narendra dev 2. Minoo Masani 3. AshokMehta 4. Jayaprakash Narayan 5. Achyut Patwardhan Who among the personalities given above were nominated, by Jawaharlal Nehru during his chairmanship, to the All Indi National Congress Working Committee? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 5 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 4 and 5 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3768. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the period of 1870- 1918 in India: 1. In the absence of a competent organistion the Press was the chief instrument for the politicization of the people and propagation of nationalist ideology. 2. During this era the access of the Press was confined up to the cities and large towns. 3. To publish a newspaper was a much more costly business and thus the circulation of the newspapers was very limited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 3769. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the princely states in India during the British Rule: 1. Two-fifths of the Indian sub-continent were being ruled by princes. 2. Most of the states were basically responsible themselves for the poverty and backwardness of their people. 3. A few states introduced political reforms and promoted industrial and agricultural developments. 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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3770. |
Consider the following statements in regards to "Swadeshi Movement': 1. The movement had its genesis in the anti-partition movement against the British decision to partition Bengal. 2. The movement did not witness any participation from women and rural population in the politics. 3. The movement was confined to the region of Bengal only and failed to outreach other regions of the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3771. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The conservative school in Britain, during 191' century, maintained that Indian civilization was different from. European civilization but was not necessarily inferior to it. 2. The conservatives of Britain favoured the social stability the most and opposed any rapid change in Indian society introduced by the British Government. 3. The nature of the British Rule in India was progressive though the majority of its officials were conservative. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3772. |
Consider the following statements regarding the administrative policies of the East India Company, in India, during 1757 to 1857: 1. The administrative policies remained same without any major change during this period. 2. The main emphasis of the administration was placed on the maintenance of law and order. 3. In 1772 the Company ended the Dual government in Bengal and undertook the administration directly. Which of the statements given above is/are not incorrect? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3773. |
Consider the following statements in regard to caste system in India during 18th century: 1. It was a major divisive force and element of social disintegration. 2. It had fixed the place of the people in the society. 3. In the entire country caste status had become completely stable. 4. Sometimes an entire caste would succeed in raising itself in the caste hierarchy. Which of-the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3774. |
Consider the following statements in regards to Gandhiji: 1. He did not accept the role of class-struggle. 2. He opposed the use of violence even in defence of the interests of the poor. 3. He opposed the nationalization of large-scale industries. 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» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3775. |
Consider the following statements in reference to the peasants' movements during the Non-Cooperation Movement: 1. Peasants' movements, in U.P. and Malabar, were closely linked with the National Movement and they maintained their closeness with it. 2. During the movement the nationalist leaders asked the peasants not to take any extreme step like stopping the payment of rent to landlords. 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 | |
| 3776. |
Consider the following statements regarding moderate leaders of the Indian National Movement: 1. They lacked faith in the common people. 2. They did not organize any all-India campaign. 3. The British Rules always respected them. 4. After first decade of 20' century their own failures made their politics obsolete. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 3777. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Indian Civil Services: 1. Fort William College at Calcutta was established to educate fresh recruits of civil services. 2. Its members often participated in the making of policies of the Government. 3. In course of time it became the supporter of all that was progressive in Indian life. 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» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3778. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Permanent Settlement of land revenue introduced by the British in India: 1. Under the system, the right of the landlords of ownership was made hereditary and transferable. 2. The landlord was the owner of land in relation to the both the tenant and the state. 3. The sum to be paid by the landlord as land revenue was fixed forever. 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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3779. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Congress Socialist Party: 1. The main leaders of the party were Acharya Narendra Deo, Jayaprakash Narayan, Abdul Bari and M.R. Masani. 2. This party was against the growing influence of the Communist Party. 3. It endorsed the stand of the Indian National Congress during World War II but changed its stand after Soviet Union joined the Allied Nations in the war. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 3780. |
Consider the following statement in regards to First World War and Nationalists' response to it: 1. Moderates opposed the British Empire in the time of war foreseeing the hidden selfish motive of British government of protecting its colonial interest by waging a war. 2. Extremist supported the war efforts of the British believing that Britain will repay India's loyalty. 3. The period of first World War witnessed revolutionary activities against the British government through organization like Ghadar party in North America. 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 | |
| 3781. |
Which of the following denied the demand of Pakistan? 1. Cripps Mission 2. Wavell Plan 3. Cabinet Mission Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3782. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the provincial governments of the Indian National Congress constituted in 1937: 1. They did not try for the abolition of zamindari. 2. They did not undertake measures of social reform. Which of the statements given above is/are not incorrect? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 3783. |
Which of the following statements is not true about the Eka Movement of peasants during 1920s? |
| A. | The movement was initiated during the Non-Cooperation Movement. |
| B. | It was based mostly on tenants. |
| C. | It strictly followed the discipline of the non-violence. |
| D. | Many small zamindars also joined it. |
| Answer» D. Many small zamindars also joined it. | |
| 3784. |
Which of the following was/were reasons for the emergence of revolutionary terrorism, in India, after the split in the Indian National Congress in 1907? 1. The British Indian Government took an arrogant and repressive step against the National Movement. 2. The extremist national leaders failed to give a positive lead to the people. 3. The revolutionists succeeded to develop a well-planned system to struggle against the British Rule. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3785. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Revolt of 1857 in India: 1. Almost half the Indian soldiers did not participate in the Revolt, 2. The British recovered Agra first. 3. Indian Merchants supported the Revolt. 4. The Indian intelligentsia prayed for the success of the British. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3786. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the Indian National Army's personnel who were taken as prisoners: 1. Both political and religious organizations of India supported them. 2. Many officials and army-men of the British Indian Government supported them. 3. The support for the prisoners was confined within the cities and towns. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 3787. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the indigenous capitalist class during the National Movement of India: 1. The Indian National Congress demanded for its political support. 2. It opposed the Swadeshi Movement. 3. It actively opposed the Satyagraha method of struggle. 4. It supported the Civil Disobedience Movement. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3788. |
Consider the following statements in regards to the Gandhi Irwin Pact: 1. According to the pact British Government accepted to release all the political prisoners. 2. Irwin on behalf of British government agreed on giving the right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing of liquor and foreign cloth shops. 3. British government allowed making of salt for personal consumption in coastal regions. 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 | |
| 3789. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Gandhi-Irvin Pact, 1931, placed the Indian National 2. Congress on an equal footing with the British Indian Government. 3. The participation of Muslims in the Civil Disobedience Movement was less than that of the Non-Cooperation Movement. 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 | |
| 3790. |
Consider the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi: 1. He had a faith in the moderate methods of political struggle. 2. He did not join the Home Rule Movement in India. 3. He was against the strategies of the Home Rulers. 4. He believed that there was only one way of political struggle i.e. "Satyagraha". Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 3791. |
Which of the following were intentions of British Indian Rule behind the partition of Bengal? 1. To create a majority of Bengalis against non-Bengalis in the parent Bengal. 2. To keep Bengali, Oriya and Hindi speaking people together in the parent Bengal. 3. To create a minaret Muslims in the Past Rei-nral 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. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 3792. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the modern education in India: 1. The Christian Missionaries played a significant role in the spread of modern education. 2. The Christian Missionaries supported the religious education. 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 | |
| 3793. |
Consider the following statements in regard to the indigenous Indian industries between two World Wars (1919-1939): 1. They suffered from global recession. 2. A few industries, like steel and chemical, were protected by the British Indian Rule. 3. They recorded a rapid decline in their production and their share in Indian economy. 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» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3794. |
Consider the following: 1. Reduction in land revenue. 2. Subsidy to food grain traders. 3. Creation of employment in effected areas. Which of the measures given above were introduced by the British Indian Government to prevent and combat famines? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 3795. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Bardoli Satyagraha: 1. The moderate nationalist members of the Bombay Legislative Council opposed the movement. 2. Questions, about the movement, were raised in the British Parliament. 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 | |
| 3796. |
Which of the following statements in regard to the Khilafat Movement is incorrect? |
| A. | The movement was launched against the division of Turkey after First World War. |
| B. | Gandhiji advised the Khilafat Committee for a non-violent non-cooperation movement. |
| C. | The Khilafat Committee adopted the suggestion of Gandhi ji on non-cooperation unanimously. |
| D. | The Khilafat Committee asked Ah brothers to lead the movement. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3797. |
Consider the following statements as the results of Charles Wood's Dispatch regarding the education policy of the British Indian Government: 1. Departments of Education were instituted in all provinces. 2. Universities were established in 1857 at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras. 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 | |
| 3798. |
The British Rule introduced Ryotwari land revenue settlement inSouth and South-Western India because- 1. The British officials believed that landlords, with large estates in the region, could oppose the foreign rule. 2. The British officials found that under the Permanent Settlement land revenue system the government was a financial loser, as it had to share the revenues with landlords. ! 3. Under the Permanent Settlement land revenue system the cultivators were left at the mercy of the landlords who can oppress them at will. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 3799. |
Which of the following statements in regard to the Governor-I General of India after the introduction of the Government of India Act, 1858, is/are correct? 1. The Governor-General now on wards was generally called as the Viceroy 2. The title of the Viceroy had a statutory status and was used in the legislative affairs. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 3800. |
Which of the following events did not happen during the Quit India Movement? |
| A. | The Government arrested all the top leaders of the Indian National Congress before the movement was launched, |
| B. | There were physical attacks on few Europeans by the people. |
| C. | Underground networks of the movement were also established in the various part of the country. |
| D. | Gandhiji condemned the people's resort to violence during the movement, |
| Answer» E. | |