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UPSC Prelims Mock Test 3 GS Paper 1
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1.Which of the following statements are right with respect to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar:
1.Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha was formed by Dr. Ambedkar in 1924.
2.Ambedkar formed the Independent Labour Party.
3.Ambedkar had also started a weekly paper called Mooknayak.
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
2. With reference to the Nehru report, consider the following statements:
1.Complete Independence for India.
2.Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities
3.Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Elections:
1.Election processes are controlled and coordinated by a statutory body in India.
1.Elections are controlled with statutory Model Code of Conduct.
2.Only the Supreme court has the power to consider any election petition.
Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements about ‘Swaraj Party’:
1.It was formed due to the disagreement over legislative council entry.
2.Motilal Nehru was its first president.
3.It separated from the Indian National Congress in 1924.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events:
1.Kakori conspiracy
2.Simon commission
3.Bardoli Satyagraha
What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-1-3
(c) 3-2-1
(d) 3-1-2
6. Which one of the following is not a reason for the popular discontent against the British prior to 1857?
(a) Economic exploitation of the country by the British
(b) British land revenue policies and the systems of law and administration
(c) Loss of well paid higher posts jobs in administration by the middle class and upper-class Indian society
(d) The British policy of limited social interaction with Indians ie, the Upper class only
7. Which of the following statements aptly describes the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana?
(a) It is a pension scheme implemented for government employees.
(b) It is a pension scheme implemented for the unorganised workers.
(c) It is a savings scheme implemented for the domestic workers through postal payments bank
(d) It is an insurance scheme for the workers of the construction sector.
8.Who came to be known as the Father of Communal Electorate in India?
(a) Montague
(b) Minto
(c) Cornwallis
(d) Wellesley
9. Consider the following statements regarding the revolt of 1857:
1. The introduction of the Enfield rifle acted as the immediate cause of the rebellion
2. In Northern and Central India, the mutiny of the sepoys was followed by popular revolts of the civilian population
3. Lack of Hindu-Muslim unity was one of the reasons why the British were able to suppress the rebellion
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
10. Renaissance in India during the 19th century was driven by which among the following factors?
1. Activities of Christian missionaries in India.
2. Discovery of the indigenous treasure of Indian spirituality.
3. Introduction of western education and philosophy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
11.Which of the following is/are correctly matched:
| Leaders | Region of activity |
| a. Nana
Saheb |
1. Delhi |
| b. Bahadur Shah II | 2. Arrah |
| c. Kunwar Singh | 3. Kanpur |
| d. Rani
Laxmibai |
4. Jhansi |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) a-1,b-2,c-3,d-4
(b) a-3,b-1,c-2,d-4
(c) a-2,b-3,c-1,d-4
(d) a-2,b-1,c-3,d-4
12. Recently the Supreme Court directed the Centre to approve the composition of green firecrackers. With reference to the green firecrackers, consider the following statements:
1.In comparison with the conventional crackers, it eliminates the release of toxic gases into the atmosphere.
2.The product approval for the green crackers is given by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
13. Consider the following statements about major events/occurrences in 1930-1940s:
1. Poona Pact gave away the Hindu joint electorate and reserves special electorates to the depressed classes.
2. C. Rajagopalachari became the first governor-general of the Dominion of India.
3. The members of the interim government were members of the Viceroy’s Executive Council, and the council came to be vice- chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only
14. Consider the following statements regarding the National Rural Economic Transformation Project (NRETP):
1. It aims to improve the rural road connectivity throughout India.
2. It is implemented under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. Which of the following statements regarding the characteristics of the society during the Revolt of 1857 is true?
(a) Even though the revolt was very popular and was taken up by all classes of society, it could not embrace the entire country
(b) Most Indian rulers and big Zamindars, even though for personal reasons, joined the revolt
(c) All of the discontented and the dispossessed zamindars and majority of the middle and upper classes were mostly in support of the rebels
(d) The educated Indians mistakenly believed that British rule would help them accomplish these tasks of modernization while the rebels would take the country backwards.
16. In the context of Indian history, the principle of `Dyarchy’ refers to which of the following?
(a) Division of the central legislature into two houses.
(b) Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
(c) Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories
17. Consider the following statements:
1.Both Arya Samaj and Brahma Samaj accept the infallibility of the Vedas.
2.Both Arya Samaj and Brahma Samaj reject the practice of child marriage and idolatry.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 ml
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
18. Indian Statutory Commission was appointed in 1927. Consider the following statements about it:
1.It was appointed to recommend to the government whether India was ready for further constitutional reforms.
2.It was an all-white commission.
3. Lala Lajpat Rai died because of severe blows received in lathi charge while protesting against the commission.
4. Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim league opposed the commission.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
19. Consider the following statements regarding Hazardous Waste (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016:
1. Solid plastic waste has been prohibited from import into the country including in Special Economic Zones.
2. Exporters of silk waste have now been given exemption from requiring permission from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
3. Import of used electronic and electrical wastes from other countries are made easier and abolished the license requirement for boosting the industry.
Which of the above statements is/are the features of the rules?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20. Consider the following statements regarding Tribal and Civilian movements before 1857:
1. Most of the revolts during this period were brought to restore the glory of Mughals.
2. They were well planned and organised in its execution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
21. Which of the following is/are the administrative changes brought in by the British through the Act of 1858?
1.The Act of 1858 ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors.
2.It created a new office, Secretary of State for India which was vested with complete authority and control over Indian administration.
3.It established a 15-member Council of India to assist the secretary of state for India.
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
22. Fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, is being alternatively used for other sustainable purposes. In which of the following sectors can it be used?
1. Road construction
2. Cement plants
3. Agriculture
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
23. Recently a name “BOLD-QIT” was frequent on the news. Which of the following statements aptly describes the BOLD-QIT?
(a) It is a bilateral military training exercise between India and Myanmar
(b) It is an electronically Dominated Border Security System
(c) It is a festival organised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development for remembering Quit India Movement
(d) It is a new medical kit developed for the NIPAH affected state of Kerala
24. Consider the following statements:
1.In the 2nd Round Table Conference, Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women.
2.Poona Pact provided more seats to the depressed classes in provincial legislatures than was offered in Communal Award
3. Dharasana Satyagraha was the protest against the British salt tax in colonial India in 1930
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
25. Identify the wrong statement:
(a) Performance Achieve and Trade programme is a flagship programme of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
(b) It envisages reducing specific energy consumption in energy- intensive industries and households.
(c) The scheme facilitates the trading of energy saving certificates if the targets are overachieved.
(d) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is the market regulator in the case of trading of energy saving certificates.
26. Consider the following statements regarding the Vernacular Press Act,1878:
1.The act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies
2.It was repealed by Lord Lytton in 1881.
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
27. Consider the following statements about The Servants of India Society?
1. The Servants of India Society was founded by LalaLajpatRai in 1921.
2. It chose to remain away from political activities and national organisations like the Indian National Congress.
3. Society uses to organise campaigns to fight the social evils of alcoholism, poverty, oppression of women and domestic abuse.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
28. Consider the following statements about Quit India Movement:
1. One of the main causes of the Quit India Movement was the failure of the Cripps mission.
2. The Communists officially had supported this movement.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
29. Consider the following statements:
1.Wood’s despatch rejected downward filtration theory and recommended the establishment of schools to promote mass education.
2.Macaulay’s minutes largely believed in educating a lower class and economically impoverished students
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
30. Which among the following personalities associated with the national movement were lawyers by profession?
1. M.R. Jayakar
2. Asaf Ali
3.T Prakasam
4.Vallabhbhai Patel
5. Acharya Narendra Dev Select from the codes below
(a) 1,2,3,4 and 5
(b) 1,2,3 and 4
(c) 1,2,4 and 5
(d) 2,3, 4 and 5
31. Consider the following pairs:
| Newspaper/Journ al | Founder |
| 1. Rast Goftar | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| 2. Bengal
Gazette |
Sachin Sanyal |
| 3. New India | Annie Besant |
| 4. Young
India |
M K Gandhi |
Select the correct answer using the codes 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
32. Which of the following statements aptly refers to ‘SCBM3412’?
(a)India’s first Indigenous
Semiconductor Chips.
(b) Viral strain that causes infertility in urban youths in India
(c) Newly developed vaccine for AIDS
(d) An asteroid discovered by Hubble Space telescope which said to have water in it.
33. With reference to the Benares session of Indian National Congress, consider the following statements:
1.This session was presided by G.K Gokhale.
2.At this session, self-government or Swaraj was declared as the goal of the Indian National Congress.
3.At this session, the leaders of Congress unanimously decided to extend the Swadeshi movement outside Bengal.
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
34. Consider the following statements regarding women’s association in India:
1. Bharat Stree Mahamandal, the first all India women’s association was founded by Sarladevi Chaudhurani in 1910.
2. Pandita Ramabai founded the Arya Mahila Samaj in 1882.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. Neel Darpan, which gained great fame for vividly portraying the oppression by the Indigo planters, is written by who among the following.
(a) Michael Madhusudan Dutt
(b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(c) Dinabandhu Mitra
(d) Premendra Mitra
36. With reference to the Subsidiary Alliance System, consider the following statements:
1.The state which enters into the alliance has to surrender its external relations to the Company.
2.The state has to accept British residents at its headquarters upon the request of Company.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
37. Provincial Congress Committees on linguistic basis was first decided to be set up during which of the following movement:
(a) Non Cooperation Movement
(b) Swadeshi movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India movement
38. Consider the following statements regarding Gandhi-Irwin Pact:
1.The government took away the right to protest against the government and conduct any form of picketing in the future.
2.The Government conceded the right to make salt for personal consumption.
3.The Congress suspended Civil Disobedience Movement.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
39. Which of the following countries is/are members of the Asian Rhino Range Countries?
1.Bhutan
2.India
3.Bangladesh
4.Indonesia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1,2,3 and 4
(d) 1,2 and 4 only
40. Consider the following statements:
1.Both Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Bose got elected President of Congress twice consecutively
2.Motilal Nehru attended International Congress against Colonial Oppression and Imperialism in 1927 on behalf of Congress
Select the right answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
41. With reference to Cabinet mission plan which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.It rejected the demand of Pakistan.
2.It proposed full autonomy and residual powers to provinces.
3. It recommended independence to Princely states.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
42.Consider the following statements regarding judicial reforms in the latter half of the 18th century:
1.Qasi and Mufti were legal officers appointed to help the judge in Civil Courts
2.Muslim law was administered commonly for Muslims and Hindus in criminal procedures but there were separate civil laws for both Muslims and Hindus.
3.The Supreme Court established as per the Regulating Act of 1773 had original and appellate jurisdiction.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
43.Consider the statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi:
1.The beneficiaries under the schemes are vulnerable landholding farmers having cultivable land up to 20 hectares.
2.Under this scheme direct income support of Rs. 6000 per year is provided.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
44. Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1919:
1.It introduced bicameralism in the country and the majority of members of both the Houses were elected.
2.It sought to increase the participation of Indians in the administration of their country.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
45. Issues of farmers could not be satisfactorily solved during the Congress stint in provinces in 1937. Which of the following can be attributed as reasons for the same?
1. Congress wanted to maintain class harmony
2. The second chamber in Provincial legislatures was a hurdle
3. Provinces lacked financial resources
Select the right answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
46. Consider the statements regarding the Van Dhan Scheme:
1.It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change.
2.It aims to achieve 33% forest areas in India.
3. It is a subsidiary scheme of National Action Plan on Climate Change
Which of the above statements is/are not true?
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) All the above
47. Consider the following statements regarding the contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy:
1.He established Hindu College and Vedanta College.
2.He was a member of the Indian Reform Association.
3.He advocated adoption of Indian learning along with English education.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
48. Consider the following statements about the Organisation of Islamic Countries:
1.It is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations.
2.India has ‘observer state’ status in OIC since 2012.
3. 46th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC restructured its charter to pave way for the inclusion of non- Muslim countries like India as a member state.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
49. Who among the following leaders started the newspaper Young India?
1.Pherozshah Mehta
2.Shankarlal Banker
3.Mahatma Gandhi
Select the right answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 only
50. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Rowlatt Act:
(a) The Act authorizes the authority to imprison a person suspected of terrorism for a maximum of two years without trial.
(b) The Act was condemned by one and all except the Muslim League.
(c) Gandhiji launched Anti-Rowlatt satyagraha, India’s first nationwide mass strike as a response to the act
(d) The Rowlatt Act empowered the British regarding the suspension of the right of Habeas Corpus
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51. With reference to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, consider the following statements:
1.He brought unity among the Sikhs by establishing a common religious identity among them.
2.He was the leader of Sulerchakias misl.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
52. Which among the following events occurred in South India?
(a) Khasi uprisings
(b) Munda revolt
(c) Poligar revolt
(d) Pagal Panthi movement
53. Which among the following is/are the results of permanent settlement?
1.The land became an easily transferable asset.
2.Investment on land resources started to rise drastically.
3.Price of the land witnessed a rise in the areas where it was implemented.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
54. During the Non-Cooperation movement, JM Sengupta lead the Railways strikes in which of the following states?
(a) Assam
(b) Bihar
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Maharashtra
55. Consider the following Statements regarding the dollar-rupee swap facility introduced by the RBI:
1.The prime objective of the initiative is to facilitate liquidity adjustments in the economy.
2.It may lead to an increase in the general interest level in the country
3.This will help to improve RBI’s foreign exchange reserve
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 and 3 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)3 only
(d)1 and 2 only
56. Consider the following statements:
1.The main resolution of the Non- cooperation movement was moved in the Nagpur session of Indian National Congress in 1920
2.The resolution was moved by Motilal Nehru.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
57.Which of the following statements is/are the objectives of Youth Parliament in India?
1.To encourage the youth to engage with public issues, understand the common man’s point of view, form their opinions and express it in an articulate manner.
2.To train future members of Parliament and State Legislature with current political memberships
3.To develop in them a respect and tolerance for the views of others.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 3
58.Battle of Plassey is a watershed moment in the history of modern India.
Which of the following is/are the impacts of the same?
1.Britishers gained control over Kolkata and initiated building Fort William.
2.East India Company took over the responsibility of the administration.
3.Company immediately became the Diwan in the provinces of Bengal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)2 only
(d)None of the above
59. Consider the following statements regarding West Nile Fever:
1.West Nile virus can cause a fatal
neurological disease in humans.
2.Approximately 80% of West Nile virus infections in humans have few or no symptoms.
3.It is found in temperate and tropical regions of the world.
4.West Nile fever is spread by tick present in the wild boars.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1,2 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2,3 and 4
60.Consider the following pairs:
| Event | Popularly Known as |
| 1. Champara n Satyagraha | A. FirstCivil Disobedience Movement |
| 2. Kheda
Satyagraha |
B. FirstNon- Cooperation Movement |
| 3. Ahmedaba d Satyagraha | C. First Hunger Strike |
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
61.The term “cool spots’ which was seen recently in the news in the context of biodiversity indicates:
(a) Coexistence of flora and fauna which adapts themselves to sub zero temperatures.
(b) Region where flora and fauna is still thriving and marked by high species richness.
(c) The frozen water part of the Earth system that support aquatic animals and plants.
(d) Biogeographical zones that are threatened by expanding human impacts.
62.Uniform salt tax was imposed in India by who among the following?
(a) Lord Lytton
(b) Lord Canning
(c) Lord Ripon
(d) Lord Curzon
63. Consider the following statements regarding Home Rule League:
1.The first Home Rule League was started by Annie Besant in 1916
2.It helped in the organization of Congress when its importance was declining.
3. Leaders of the Home Rule League avoided violent and revolutionary methods as they did not want to embarrass the British Government during the first world war.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
64. Mahatma Gandhi presided which of the following sessions of INC?
(a) Belgaum Session
(b) Haripura Session
(c) Tripuri Session
(d) Kolkata Session
65. Which of the following were the reasons that led to the withdrawal of Swadeshi movement?
1.Split in Indian National Congress
2.Repression by the government
3.Arrest and deportation of major leaders.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
66.Which of the following did not participate in the First Round Table Conference?
1. Indian National Congress
2. FICCI
3. Muslim League
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
67. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Indian Universities Act of 1904?
(a) Universities were given the right of teaching along with the right of conducting the examination and their scope was enlarged
(b) The Government control over the universities was further increased by vesting the government with powers to veto the regulations passed by the Senate of a university
(c) The main objective of the Act was to improve the condition of education in India and upgrade the system to a better level.
(d) It allowed political activities in colleges and universities and introduced elections in universities.
68. With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, Khudai Khidmatgars was
(a) a revolutionary group of the students in Bengal.
(b) a group in Congress led by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to take up the khilafat issue.
(c) a reformist organisation working for modernisation of Parsi community.
(d) a non-violent revolutionary group led by Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan.
69. The Sadler Commission was appointed to review which among the following?
(a) Account the ways & means of improving primary ducation facility
(b) Importance of training of teachers in Native language
(c) Administrational & educational problems of Calcutta University
(d) Development schemes of education
70.Which of the following can help in countering the spread of Tuberculosis?
1. Partnership with the private sector for early diagnosis of TB.
2. Direct usage of Antibiotics from the medical shops to suppress the cough and fever.
3. Strict guidelines to report cases of TB to government.
4. An increasing number of new researches in the field of medicine development.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) All the above
71. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
| Organisation | Founder |
| 1. Bombay Presidency Association | Ferozshah Mehta |
| 2. Poona
Sarvajanik Sabha |
Anand Mohan Bose |
| 3. Indian
Society |
Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi |
| 4. East India Association | Dadabhai Naoroji |
Select the correct answer from the options given below
(a)1 and 4 only
(b)1,3 and 4 only
(c)2 and 4 only
(d)3 and 4 only
72.Which of the following is correct with regard to the Charter Act,1833?
(a) The supreme authority of the East India Company was designated as the Governor- General of Bengal.
(b) A law commission was set up with all of its members as Indians to codify the laws.
(c) The administrative and commercial functions of the East India Company was abolished.
(d) Governor-General was vested with legislative powers for the whole of British India.
73.Consider the following statements about Khasi uprisings:
1. Chakra Bisoi gave leadership for the revolt.
2. The intention of Company to build a road linking the Brahmaputra valley with Sylhet caused the uprisings.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
74.Consider the following events
1.Kakori Robbery case
2.Delhi Conspiracy case
3.Alipore Conspiracy case
4.Meerut Conspiracy case
Which of the given options represents the correct chronological order of the events mentioned above?
(a) 3-2-1-4
(b) 2-3-1-4
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) 2-3-1-4
75. Aves Island and Long Island, recently seen in the news are in:
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Sunderbans
(d) Bombay High
76. Match the following pairs:
| Programmes | Organisation/Country |
| 1. FASER | a. China |
| 2. EAST
Reactor |
b. NASA |
| 3. Atmospheric Waves Experiment | c. CERN |
Select the correct codes given below:
(a) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
(b) 1-b 2-c 3-a
(c) 1-c 2-a 3-b
(d) 1-a 2-c 3-b
77.Which of the following commissions were appointed by the British in India for reforming the Educational system?
1.Hunter Commission, 1882
2.Raleigh Commission, 1902
3.Whitley Commission, 1929
4.Sadler Commission, 1917 Choose the correct answer from the following options
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1,3 and 4 only
(c)1,2 and 4 only
(d)1 and 4 only
78.Consider the following statements about the Charter Act,1813:
1.It laid down the foundation to begin the control of the parliamentary government over the Company.
2. Admissions to the Indian Civil Service was made open to the Indians in this Act.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79.‘Exercise Mitra Shakti’ is conducted between India and which of the following states?
(a) Srilanka
(b) Myanmar
(c) Bhutan
(d) Bangladesh
80. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Swadeshi and Boycott movements?
(a)Women, who were traditionally home-centred, especially those of the urban middle classes, took an active part in processions and picketing
(b)Though the movement failed to mobilize peasants in rural areas but for the first time, the peasants were exposed to modern political ideas.
(c)It was the first instance of Hindu- Muslim unity for the cause of National movement.
(d)In the swadeshi movement, extremists had a greater say and politics of the moderates was on a retreat.
81.Consider the following statements regarding Blue economy:
1.The objective of the Blue Economy is to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and employment opportunities through maritime economic activities.
2.It focuses on creating ocean centric development strategies.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
82.Consider the following statement about Industrialization in India during the 19th century:
1.Modern machine-based industries started coming up in India only by the first half of the 19th century.
2.There was a rush of foreign capital in India during this time.
3.Even though most of the modern industries were foreign-owned, Indian-owned industries also came up in some sectors, especially in sugar and cement.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)2 and 3 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
83.Which of the following varieties of coffee have a GI tag in India?
1.Coorg Arabica coffee
2.Wayanad Robusta coffee
3.Chikmagalur Arabica coffee
4.Araku Valley Arabica coffee
5.Bababudangiri Arabica coffee Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) All the above
84. Which of the following acts provided the right to discuss the budget for Indian members?
(a) Government of India Act, 1858
(b) Indian Council Act, 1861
(c) Indian Council Act, 1892
(d) Indian Council Act, 1909
85. Consider the following statements regarding the Mission Shakti Project of India:
1.It enables India to shoot down satellites from the Geo-stationary orbits.
2.It is developed by ISRO with the support of HAL.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
86. The Rome statute of 1998 is related to,
(a) International Court of Justice
(b) International Criminal Court
(c) United Nations Organisations
(d) European Union
87. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Councils Act, 1909:
1.It increased the size of the legislative councils, both Central and provincial councils
2.It provided for the first time the association of Indians with the executive councils of the Viceroy and Governors
3.It introduced a system of communal representation only for Muslims by accepting the concept of ‘separate electorate’
Choose the correct statements 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
88.With reference to the new coal linkage rules, consider the following statements:
1.Coal linkages can be permitted to power plants even without the existence of Power Purchase Agreements.
2.Coal India Limited can earmark at least 50 percent of the total coal for the power sector.
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
89.Consider the following statements regarding SWIFT Messaging Networks:
1.It is a messaging network that financial institutions use to securely transmit information and instructions through a standardized system of codes.
2.SWIFT assigns each financial organization a unique code that has either eight characters or 11 characters.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
90. Arrange the following events in their chronological order
1. Formation of Muslim League
2. Cancellation of the partition of Bengal
3. Formation of the Gadar Party
4. Beginning of Swadeshi Movement Choose the correct answer from the following options
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 1-4-3-2
(c) 4-1-3-2
(d) 4-1-2-3
91. Consider the following statements regarding the UNNATEE Strategy:
1. This strategy aims to improve overall energy efficiency in India.
2. The programme is being implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
92. The British decision to end the practice of human sacrifice resulted in which of the following uprisings/revolts?
(a)Chaur uprisings
(b)Kandha uprisings
(c)Poligar revolt
(d)Santhal revolt
93. With respect to the Deccan Uprisings, which of the following statements are correct?
1.The rioters’ specific purpose was to obtain and destroy the bonds, decrees, and other documents in the possession of the moneylenders
2. The movement got support from the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha co- founded by M G Ranade.
Select the correct answer from the following options
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
94. Consider the following statements about E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker:
1.He advocated for communal representation for the lower castes.
2.He established Self Respect Movement to give non-Brahmins a sense of pride.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
95.Consider the following statements regarding the National Social Conference:
1.It was founded by M G Ranade and Ragunath Rao in 1887
2.Its primary objective was to oppose the Indian National Congress and give the people an alternative for the cause of national movement.
Select the correct statements from the above given
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
96. Consider the statements regarding the Ind AS:
1.It is a newly developed amphibian weapon system for the Indian Navy.
2.It is developed indigenously by the DRDO with support of NPOL.
Which of the above statements is/are not true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
97.Which of the following services is/are given under the Integrated Child Development Services?
1.Pre-school non-formal education
2.Immunization
3.Referral services through Anganwadi Centres
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
98.Which of the following statements aptly represents White label ATMs?
(a)These ATMs are owned and operated by non-bank entities but they are not doing ‘outsourcing-contract’ from a particular bank.
(b)Bank has outsourced the ATM operations to a third party.
(c)Such ATM are monitored by guards who ensure that only women access these ATM.
(d)ATMs which uses security features like the fingerprint scanner and eye scanner of the customer to access the bank details.
99.The cause of the Kuka Movement was
(a)Oppression of the peasants by the Zamindars
(b)Injust rates levied by the moneylenders
(c)Degeneration of the Sikh religion and loss of Sikh sovereignty
(d)None of the above
100. With reference to the socio religious reform movements led by Swami Vivekananda, consider the following statements:
1.He emphasised on the superiority of Hinduism over other religions through Ramakrishna Mission.
2.He rejected the materialism of the West and tried to convey the messages of spiritualism.
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
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