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| 4151. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bal Bharati, a monthly for children in Hindi, is being regularly published since June 1948. 2. A reputed literary monthly 'Aajkal', in the field of literature, art and culture has been published both in Hindi and Urdu. Select the correct answer using the code Given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4152. |
Which of the following institutions were introduced in India by Lord Cornwallis? 1. Civil services 2. Police organisation 3. Judicial organisation 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» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4153. |
The Revolt of 1857 was/were considered as the 'First War of Indian Independence' by whom among the following? |
| A. | R.C. Majumdar |
| B. | Henry Lawrence |
| C. | Vir Savarkar |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 4154. |
Consider the following statements with regard to Khilafat Movement: 1. The chief cause of the Khilafat Movement was the defeat of Turkey in the First World War. 2. The whole movement was based on the Muslim belief that the Sultan of Turkey was the religious head of the Muslims in the western countries of the Asia only. 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 | |
| 4155. |
Consider the following statements regarding to the specific nature of communist and revolutionary extremist movement in Indian context: 1. Both the communist and the revolutionary extremist advocated India would be republic. 2. Both the communist and the revolutionary extremist believed in internationalism. 3. Support bases of communist were labourers, peasants and other working class whereas supporters of revolutionary extremist were middle class of cities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4156. |
Consider the following statements regarding Hunter Commission: 1. The Commission recommended for the expansion and improvement of the elementary education of the masses. 2. The Commission suggested two channels for the secondary education-one was literary education leading up to the Entrance Examination of the university and the other preparing the students for a vocational career. 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 | |
| 4157. |
Consider the following statements regarding Satya Shodhak Samaj: 1. Satya Shodhak Samaj was founded by Mahatma Jotiba Phule with an objective to liberate the Shudras and Ati Shudras and to prevent their exploitation by the upper caste like ruling caste Maraths. 2. Satya Shodhak Samaj refused to regard the Vedas a sacrosanct, opposed idol worship, and denounced the chaturvarnya system. 3. The existence of God was replaced by Nirmik. 4. Deenbandhu was the name of mouthpiece of the Satya Shodhak Samaj. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4158. |
Consider the following statements regarding 'Dastaks': 1. It was free passes for the movement of goods for trade. 2. It was used by the officials of British Government. 3. It meant loss of revenue to the Bengal Government. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4159. |
Who among the following later Mughal rulers was referred to the "Shah-i-Bekhabar"? |
| A. | Farrukh Siyar |
| B. | Muhammad Shah |
| C. | Bahadur Shah-I |
| D. | Jahandar Shah |
| Answer» D. Jahandar Shah | |
| 4160. |
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's famous novel 'Anandamath' was based on which of the following rebellion? |
| A. | Khasi Rebellion |
| B. | Wahhabi Revolt |
| C. | Sannyasi Rebellion |
| D. | Pagal Panthis |
| Answer» D. Pagal Panthis | |
| 4161. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor-General of Bengal was made the Governor- General of India through the Charter Act of 1833. 2. The Charter Act of 1833 declared that no Indian shall hold any government position under the company. 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 | |
| 4162. |
Consider the following statements with regard to Charter Act of 1833: 1. This act provided one lakh of rupees annually for the promotion of Indian education. 2. According to this act, East India Company ceased to be a commercial agency in India. 3. According to this act, Governor-General of Fort William was hereafter called 'the Governor- General of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4163. |
Which of the following was/were major events occurred during the Luc known Pact, 1916? 1. The divided Indian National Congress became united during Luc know Pact. 2. Joint action against the British was reached between the Congress and the Muslim League during Luc know Pact. 3. The separate electorates for the Muslims in the Imperia Legislative Council elections were agreed by the Indian. National Congress during Lucknow Pact. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |
| 4164. |
Which of the following was/were methods used by the extremist against British? 1. Promotion of Swadeshi 2. Boycott of foreign goods 3. Introduction and promotion of national education 4. Resolutions Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4165. |
Consider the following pairs with regard to the widely knows places during British Period: 1. Muslin : Banares 2. Silk : Tanjore 3. Carpets : Dacca Which of the above pairs is/are NOT correctly matched? |
| A. | 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4166. |
Consider the following statements regarding Indigo Revolt: 1. The peasants were provided loans called "dadon" for indig planting which was at a very low interest rate. 2. The leaders were Digambar and Bishnu Bishwas. 3. The condition was depicted in the play Nil Darpan. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4167. |
Mahatma Gandhi announced his plan to begin Non-Cooperation with the government as a sequel to which of the following? 1. Rowlatt Act 2. Jallianwala Bagh massacre 3. Khilafat Movement Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4168. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the 'Subsidiary Alliance': 1. Hyderabad was the first state which was brought under Wellesley's Subsidiary System in 1818. 2. It fixed the amount to be paid annually at Rs.24 lakhs for the subsidiary force to Hyderabad. 3. In accordance with the treaty, all the French troops in Hyderabad were disbanded and replaced by a subsidiary British force. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4169. |
Which of the following statements are correct regarding 'Individua Satyagraha'? 1. Gandhiji decided to launch Individual Satyagraha after he was dissatisfied with 'August Offer'. 2. Individual Satyagraha was limited, symbolic and non-violent in nature. 3. Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the first Individual Satyagrahi. 4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the second Individual Satyagrahi. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3, and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 only | |
| 4170. |
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Indian Councils Act of 1909? 1. It was passed to win the support of the 'Extremists' in the Congress. 2. The principle of election to the councils was legally recognized. 3. Communal representation was for the first time introduced in the interests of Muslims. 4. The Act had desired to set up a parliamentary form of government in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 4171. |
Which of the followings Statements are correct with respect Subhas Chandra Bose? 1. Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23 January, 1897 in Cuttack (Orissa). 2. Subhash Chandra Bose had been a leader of a younger, more radical wing of the Indian National Congress. 3. Subhash Chandra Bose had become Congress President 1938 and 1939. 4. On 22 June 1939 Subhash Chandra Bose organised the All India Forward Bloc an independent bloc outside the Indian National Congress. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 4172. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Ghadar Party: 1. The Ghadar Party was formed in 1913 in the United States under the leadership of Sohan Singh Bhakna, Baba Jawala Singh, Santokh Singh and Har Dayal as its president. 2. The Ghadar Party was built around the monthly paper The Ghadar, which carried the caption on the masthead: Angrezi Raj Ka Dushman. 3. The Ghadar Party was pledged to wage revolutionary was against the British in India as soon as the First World War broke out in 1914. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4173. |
Consider following: 1. Hartals 2. Resolutions 3. Demonstrations 4. Petitions Which of the political methods given above was/were used against British by the Moderate nationalists? |
| A. | 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 4174. |
With reference to the Religious and Social reform movements in the modern India, which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? |
| A. | Aruvipp-uram movement Narayana Guru |
| B. | Young Bengal movement Keshub Chandra sen |
| C. | Satyashodhak samaj Raja rammohan Roy |
| D. | Prathana samaj Ishwar Chandra vidysagar |
| Answer» B. Young Bengal movement Keshub Chandra sen | |
| 4175. |
Consider the following journal/ newspapers and their publishers / editors: (Journal/Newspapers) (Publishers /Editors) 1. Bharat Mata : Lala Hardayal 2. National Herald : Jawahar Lal Nehru 3. Som Prakash : Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4176. |
With reference to the Rowlett Act of 1919, consider the following statements: 1. Every single Indian member of the Central Legislative Council opposed it. 2 .This Act authorised the Government to imprison any person without trial and conviction in a court of law. Which of the statements given above is/ar correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4177. |
Consider the following statements regarding Raja Rammohan Roy: 1. He was regarded as the first great leader of the modern India. 2 .He started the Atmiya Sabha in 1830. 3. He supported the worship of idols. 4. He held that all the principle ancient texts of the Hindu preached monotheism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 4 only |
| B. | 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 4 only | |
| 4178. |
The Chittagong Armoury Raid Case was the most daring revolutionary endeavour by the youth during the Indian freedom movement. This well-devised raid was conducted under the leadership of whom among the following person? |
| A. | Subash Chandra Bose |
| B. | Surya Sen |
| C. | Bipin Chandra Pal |
| D. | Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| Answer» C. Bipin Chandra Pal | |
| 4179. |
Consider the following pairs: 1. Ryotwari Settlement: Madras and Bombay 2. Mahalwari Settlement: Bengal and Bihar 3. Permanent Settlement: North Western Provinces Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4180. |
With reference to Civil Disobedience Movement, consider the following statements: 1. The aim of the movement was the complete disobedience of the orders of the British Government. 2. During this movement was decided the lndia would celebrate 26th January as Independence Day all over the country. 3. During this time, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were arrested on the charges of throwing a bomb in the Central Assembly Hall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4181. |
Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched with reference to the 1857 revolt? |
| A. | Kanwar Singh : Punjab |
| B. | Bakht Khan : Delhi |
| C. | Nana Sahib : Kanpur |
| D. | Rani Lakshmibai : Jhansi |
| Answer» B. Bakht Khan : Delhi | |
| 4182. |
Consider the following statements regarding Simon Commission: 1. Its mandate was to suggest further reforms in the structure of Indian Government. 2. The Commission included only one Indian member. 3. Indian National Congress as well as the Muslim League gave a call to boycott it under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 4183. |
On behalf of the Indian National Congress who among the following participated in negotiations with the Cabinet Mission? 1. Abul Kalam Azad 2. C. Rajagopalachari 3. Jawaharlal Nehru 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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4184. |
Consider the following statements regarding Annie Besant: 1. Annie Besant spread her ideas through New India and Commonweal. 2. Central Hindu School at Banaras was established by Annie Besant that later became Banaras Hindu university. 3. Annie Besant and Gandhiji had differences of opinion on Montague- Chelmsford reforms. Non-cooperation movement and boycott of foreign goods. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4185. |
Consider the following statements regarding Hindustan Socialist Republican Association: 1. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) was established by Chandrasekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and others. 2. Previously it was known as Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) whose written constitution and published manifesto was titled 'The Revolutionary'. 3. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HRA) was are revolutionary organization to uproot the British Raj from the country through armed struggle. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4186. |
Who among the following levied Turushka-danda? |
| A. | Gahadavalas |
| B. | Chandellas |
| C. | Chahamanas |
| D. | Shahis |
| Answer» B. Chandellas | |
| 4187. |
Who among the following established the Somapura Mahavihara, a good educational centre of the time? |
| A. | Dharmapal |
| B. | Mahipala |
| C. | Nayapala |
| D. | Rajyapala |
| Answer» B. Mahipala | |
| 4188. |
Rajashekhara, the author of 'Karpumianjari', was the teacher of |
| A. | Mahendrapala I |
| B. | Narsimhavarma II |
| C. | Bhoja parmara |
| D. | Yuvarajadeva II |
| Answer» B. Narsimhavarma II | |
| 4189. |
Who among the following foreign invaders sacked the Temple of Somnath? |
| A. | Changez Khan |
| B. | Amir Timur |
| C. | Mahmud of Ghazni |
| D. | Muhammad Ghori |
| Answer» D. Muhammad Ghori | |
| 4190. |
The "Dakshinamurtri" idol of Shiva depicts him in which from? [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | Teacher |
| B. | Dancing |
| C. | Reclining |
| D. | Meditating |
| Answer» B. Dancing | |
| 4191. |
Who among the following are known for their Telugu translations of the Mahabhamta? Select the correct answer from the codes given below: [UP-PCS 2012](1) Kamban (2) Kuttan(3) Nannaya (4) TikkanaCodes: |
| A. | 1, 2 only |
| B. | 2, 3 only |
| C. | 3, 4 only |
| D. | 4, 1 only |
| Answer» D. 4, 1 only | |
| 4192. |
Who among the following is called the founder of Indian Atomism? [Chhatis G-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Maharshi Kapil |
| B. | Maharshi Goutam |
| C. | Maharshi Kanad |
| D. | Maharshi Patanjali |
| Answer» D. Maharshi Patanjali | |
| 4193. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: [UP-PCS 2011] (1) Vikram Samvat Began in 57 BC. (2) Saka Samvat began in 78AD. (3) Gupta era began in 419 AD. (4) The era of Muslim rule in India began in 1192 AD. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 3 and 4 | |
| 4194. |
What was the name of ancient language of Chhattisgarh? [Chhatis G-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Haibi |
| B. | Awadhi |
| C. | Kosali |
| D. | Mahakantriya |
| Answer» D. Mahakantriya | |
| 4195. |
Which one of the following is not the ancient race of Uttarakhand? [UK-PSC 20161] |
| A. | Yaksha |
| B. | Nag |
| C. | Khasi |
| D. | Kinnar |
| Answer» D. Kinnar | |
| 4196. |
The founder of Navya Philosophy was- [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Kapil |
| B. | Kanad |
| C. | Gautam |
| D. | Jaimini |
| Answer» D. Jaimini | |
| 4197. |
Which one of the following places was not the centre of learning during early medieval period? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Nalanda |
| B. | Vikramshila |
| C. | Taxila |
| D. | Uddantapur |
| Answer» D. Uddantapur | |
| 4198. |
With reference to early medieval Indian war technology, consider the following statements- 1. The world's first recorded military application of war elephants in India. 2. From India war elephants were taken to Persian Empire. 3. Though cavalry and infantry played significant roles in the warfare, elephants always occupied tile lead- role. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4199. |
The idea of a chalcravartin is an ancient one in India. Regarding chakravartin consider tlie following statements- 1. It was used to denote a universal monarch, whose realm and influence spread extensively. 2. Chakravartin literally means 'wheel turner* or, a wheel that travels everywhere without obstruction'. 3. The turning of the wheel symbolises both secular and religious authority: it denotes change, movement, conquest, the formation of a new ethical and moral order. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4200. |
Who among the following is considered to be the author of the Sangitaraja? |
| A. | Bhoja |
| B. | Hemadri |
| C. | Krishnadevaraya |
| D. | Rana Kumbha |
| Answer» E. | |