ISC PRELIMS 2019 TEST SERIES TEST - 03

MODERN INDIA TEST

Q.1 Consider the following statements with regard to Nehru Report:- 1. It was prepared by a committee of the All Parties Conference chaired by Motilal Nehru with his son Jawaharlal acting as its secretary. 2. All Muslim Parties Conference held under the presidentship of Agha Khan in Delhi unanimously rejected the Nehru Report. 3. It contained the Bill of Rights. 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 Q.2 Consider the following statements:- 1. The Communal Award was declared by the British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald growing separate electorates in British India for the Muslims and depressed classes of Hindu community only. 2. The demand of separate electorates for the untouchables was raised by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. 3. Mahatma Gandhi began an indefinite hunger strike at Sabarmati Ashram to protest against the Communal Award. 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 Q.3 The Home Rule Movement had been organized by Annie Besant, Bal Gangadhar Tilak etc. for the demand of:- a) Independence b) Self Government c) Partition of India d) Removal of criminal cases against Indian political leaders. Q.4 Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Council Act, 1909- 1. It effectively allowed the election of Indians to the various legislative councils in India for the first time. 2. The Right to separate electorate was given to the Muslims. 3. The Act provided diarchy system for major provinces. 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 Q.5 Consider the following statements regarding Surendra Nath Banerjee:- 1. Surendra Nath Banerjee was one of the founders of the Indian National Association. 2. Surendra Nath Banerjee merged Indian National Association with Indian Naitonal Congress owing to their common objectives and memberships. 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 Q.6 Which among the following were the reasons of Kheda Satyagraha? 1. The peasants were suffering from plague and drought. 2. The British Indian government introduced new higher land revenue rate. 3. High prices due to the World War I. 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 Q.7 Consider the following statements regarding the Asiatic Society:- 1. It was founded during the rule of Lord Cornwallis. 2. The main objective behind setting up the institute was to promote the study of Indian languages and scriptures.

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3. Rajendralal Mitra was the first Indian President of the society. 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 Q.8 Which among the following statements is NOT CORRECT in regard to the Quit India Movement? a) It was a non-violent movement. b) In some places, such as Ballia, Tamluk and Satara, revolutionaries set up parallel governments. c) It was strongly opposed by the Communist Party of India. d) It was strongly supported in the princely states. Q.9 Consider the following statements in regard to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association:- 1. It was inspired by the Russian Revolution and socialist ideology. 2. It spoke of a revolution involving a struggle by the masses to establish "the dictatorship of the proletariat". 3. It's manifesto titled as the "philosophy of the Bomb" was written by Bhagawathi Charan Vohra. 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 Q.10 Which of the following statements regarding the "doctrine of lapse", introduced in India during British Rule, is/are correct:– 1. It was introduced for the first time by Lord Dalhousie. 2. Under the Doctrine, any princely state or territory under the direct influence of the British East India Company would automatically be annexed if the ruler died without a direct heir. 3. Under the Doctrine, any princely state or territory would also automatically be annexed if the ruler was manifestly incompetent. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.11 Who among the following participated in the Sanyasi rebellion (1763-1800) against the British rule? 1. Displaced peasants 2. Demobilized soldiers 3. Bankrupt traders 4. Dispossessed zamindars 5. Religious monks Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only Q.12 Which of the following was/were introduced during the Non-Cooperation Movement? 1. Organization of a working committee of fifteen members to look after the day-to-day affairs of the Indian National Congress. 2. Organization of Provincial Congress Committees on regional basis. 3. Use of Hindi by the Congress as far as possible. 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 Q.13 The main weakness of the temple entry movement and the Gandhian or nationalist approach in fighting caste oppression, during the National Movement of India, was that- a) They could not get the help of the British Rule. b) They lacked a strategy for ending the caste system itself. c) They could not get the support of Indian masses. d) They could not get the support of leaders of various castes in their struggle. Q.14 Consider the following conditions included in the fourteen points demand of Jinnah:- 1. The form of the future constitutions of India should be federal. 2. The residuary powers should be vested in the provinces. 3. Separate electorates, for different communities, should never be abolished. Which of the conditions given above is/ are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.15 Which of the following steps were taken by the Congress Ministries during 1937-39? 1. Passing of laws that enabled untouchables to enter temples. 2. Introduction of basic education with an emphasis on manual and productive work. 3. Providing subsidies to khadi, spinning and village industries. 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 Q.16 Who among the following supported the prisoners of the Indian National Army? 1. The Muslim League 2. The Justice Party 3. The Hindu Mahasabha 4. The Communist Party of India 5. The Sikh league Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 1, 3 and 5 only c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Q.17 Consider the following - 1. Introduction of local self Government 2. Abolition of Sati System 3. Suppression of Thug 4. Prohibition against female infanticide Which of the events given above are associated with Lord William Bentinck? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.18 Consider the following statements regarding princely states during British rule in India:- 1. The burden of the land tax was usually lower in princely states than in British India. 2. The princely rulers had unrestrained power over the state revenues for their personal use. 3. Before the Quit India Movement Congress prohibited its members from princely states to initiate political activities in the states in the name of Congress. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only Q.19 Consider the following statements:- 1. Anandi Gopal Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a degree in western medicine. 2. Kadambini Ganguly earned a medical degree after Anandi Gopal Joshi in the same year. 3. Kadambini Ganguly was one of the six female delegates to the fifth session of the Indian National Congress. 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 Q.20 Consider the following statements regarding Gurdwara reform movement during independence movement:- 1. The Movement arose with the objective of freeing the Gurdwaras from the control of corrupt Hindu Mahants. 2. Akali Dal and Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) accepted complete non-violence as their belief. 3. Mahatma Gandhi called the deliverance of keys of Golden Temple’s Toshakhana to SGPC by the British Government as the first battle won for India's freedom. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.21 Consider the following statements regarding the Indian working class movement during the Independence struggle:- 1. Working class did not participate in the Quit India Movement owing to opposition by the communists. 2. Dewan Chaman Lal became the first general secretary of All India Trade Union Congress in 1920. 3. Most of the nationalist newspapers actively opposed the Factories Act of 1881 and 1891. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only Q.22 Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian Independence Act, 1947? 1. It was based on the Cabinet Mission Plan. 2. The responsibilities of the British Crown would lapse on 15th August 1947. 3. Office of the Secretary of the State for India was abolished. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-

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a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 3 only Q.23 Which of the following statements were not said by Bal Gangadhar Tilak during the Home Rule Movement of India? 1. “If a God were to tolerate untouchability, I would not recognize him as God at all.” 2. "He who does what is beneficial to the people of this country, be a Muhammedan or an Englishman, is not alien"? 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 Q.24 Jawaharlal Nehru headed various committees of the Constituent Assembly of India. He was not head of which among the following committees? 1. The Union Constitution Committee. 2. The Union Powers Committee. 3. The Committee on fundamental rights and minorities. 4. The Provincial Constitution Committee. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 3 and 4 only Q.25 Which of the following proposals were not offered in the August offer during India’s Independence Struggle? 1. Setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where the Indians only would decide the constitution according to their social, economic and political conceptions. 2. With the exception of the governor general and the commander-in-chief, all members of the executive council were to be Indians. 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 Q.26 Which of the following statements is/are correct about Tebhaga Movement? 1. The storm center of the movement was eastern Uttar Pradesh. 2. There was mass struggle to implement the Flood Commission’s recommendations of Tebhaga i.e. two thirds share to share croppers instead of one-half share. 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 Q.27 Which of the following statements is/are correct about Woods despatch (1854)? 1. It asked the British Indian Government to assume responsibility for the education of the masses. 2. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies as well as elementary education. 3. It failed to address female and vocational education. 4. It recommended a system of grants in-aid to encourage private enterprise. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a) 1 and 4 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 2, 3 and 4 only Q.28 How did Bhagat Singh and his comrades redefine the scope and definition of the Revolution? 1. Revolution was no longer equated with mere militancy or violence. 2. It meant that the present order of things, which was based on manifest injustice, must change. 3. It must go beyond the overthrow of imperialism and work for a new socialist order. 4. It kept quiet about the religious sentiments of the people. 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 Q.29 Consider the following statements:- 1. The first non-Indian to be the President of Indian National Congress was A.O. Hume. 2. Besides Annie Besant and Sarojini Naidu, Nellie Sengupta was the only lady to become the President of Indian National Congress before 1947. 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 Q.30 Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

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(Sessions of Indian National Congress) (Resolution Passed) 1. 1908 A constitution for congress. 2. 1931 A resolution on fundamental rights and economic policy. 3. 1945 Resolution on landlordism. 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 Q. 31 Consider the following statements:- 1. NM Lokhande established Bombay Mill Hands Association and Indian Trade Union Federation in 1931. 2. Indian Trade Union Federation was later dissolved in 1940. 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 Q.32 Consider the following statements regarding Bijolia Movement:- 1. It was started in Mewar against the excessive land revenue exactions, where the peasants refused to do begar and held back the taxes. 2. Initial leadership to the movement was provided by Sitaram Das, later Bhoop Singh and Manikal Verma prominently further carried the movement. 3. One of the objectives of the movement was to save the lower castes from the Brahmins hypocritical attitude. 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 Q.33 In the struggle between the Britishers and the French to establish supremacy over India, which of the following were the possible causes for British victory? 1. Naval superiority of British as compared to their counterparts. 2. Greater autonomy given to deal with “Indian Matters” to the British officers from their home government. 3. Strategic locations inclined towards British. 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 Q.34 “Old Guarantee System”, during the British Rule in India, refers to:- a) Assurance given by the British government to retain old cultural systems while introducing western education. b) Reforms in judicial system with due consideration to traditional legal systems. c) Privileges offered to private companies to build railways network in India. d) Guarantee offered to British merchants to set-up banks in India. Q.35 Consider the following statements with regard to “Vernacular Press Act, 1878”:- 1. It empowered District Magistrates to get bonds signed by publishers not to print anything against the British government. 2. The Magistrate’s action could be challenged in a court of law. 3. The District Magistrate was empowered to siege the property of publisher. 4. English newspapers published by Indians were also covered under this act. Which of the following statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 1 and 4 only Q.36 Consider the following statements regarding V.D. Savarkar:- 1. He laid the foundation of Abhinav Bharat. 2. He formed the Hindu Dharma Sang Rakhshini Sabha. 3. He wrote the “Indian war of Independence” and celebrated golden jubilee of revolt of 1857 pronouncing it as the First war of Independence. 4. "Peak-Weak" and "Scotts Papers" were other names for his book "Indian war of Independence". Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 2 and 4 only

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Q.37 The constitution of the “White Men Commission” proved to be an important step in the enactment of “Government of India Act, 1935. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Commission? a) It recommended for abolishing Dyarchy system in the provinces. b) It recommended for establishment of dominion status. c) It recommended strengthening of federal set-up by enhancing powers of Governor-General at center and Governors at provinces. d) It recommended for expansion of electorates on communal basis. Q.38 Consider the following statements:- 1. Jawaharlal Nehru did not agreed to the basic Gandhian strategy of struggle-truce-struggle. 2. According to Jawaharlal Nehru, both the withdrawal of Civil Disobedience Movement and entry in the legislative councils represented as a “spiritual defeat” and a surrender of ideals of the national movement. 3. Mahatma Gandhi agreed for the entry in the legislative councils and he believed that councils work would also help in attaining swaraj. 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 Q.39 Consider the following statements regarding individual satyagraha movements:- 1. “Dilli Chalo” slogan was given during this movement. 2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the second individual satyagrahi. 3. The demand of a satyagrahi would be for the freedom of speech to preach against Indian participation in the second world war. Which of the statements given above is are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 3 only Q.40 Consider the following statements with reference to the author of a book by name “The kingdom of God is within you”. 1. It is said to have made Gandhi ji a firm believer in Ahimsa. 2. Both, the author of the book as well as Gandhi, believed non-violence could cure all social maladies and eradicate political ills. The author of the book is- a) John Ruskin b) Raychandbhai c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale d) Leo Tolstoy Q.41 Consider the following list of statements:- 1. The “Nightingale of India” was born here. 2. Gandhiji’s decision to adopt and his first public appearance in the attire of a dhoti and shawl was here. 3. Some of the earliest works in Tamil were supposed to have been composed and compiled in assemblies that were held in this city. 4. Kannagi in the famous Tamil epic Silappadikaram, destroys this entire city. The above statements refer to which city from among the following? a) Kanchipuram b) Kaveripattinam c) Madurai d) Karur Q.42 The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. What was/were the salient features of the Assembly? 1. The Assembly had representation from both British India and princely states. 2. The system of proportional representation was adopted. 3. There was no communal representation in the assembly. 4. The Assembly included important ministers of the British cabinet as exofficio members. Select the correct answer using the codes below:- a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2 and 4 only Q.43 Which of these enactments by the British Parliament provided the British Government ultimate control over Company’s affairs and its administration in India? a) Indian Councils Act 1861 b) Charter Act of 1853

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c) Pitt’s India Act of 1784 d) All the above are incorrect as they were legislated by the Central Legislative Assembly and not the British Parliament. Q.44 Which of the these acts, for the first time, provided for the association of Indians with the executive councils of the Viceroy and introduced the system of communal representation? a) Act of 1909 b) Act of 1919 c) Government of India Act, 1935 d) Councils Act, 1891 Q.45 India ceased to be a British dominion on- a) The passage of the Indian Independence Act, 1947 b) August 15, 1947 c) January 26, 1950 d) Day of swearing in of Independent India’s first Governor General. Q.46 The system of “dyarchy” introduced by the Government of India Act of 1919 meant that- a) Both centre and provincial legislatures had the power of legislate in their own spheres. b) Both the British Parliament and the Central Legislature had the right to make laws for India. c) Certain subjects were devolved to the “Indian” members of the viceroy’s executive council. Certain others to the “British” members of the executive council. d) None of the above Q.47 Consider the following statements:- 1. The earliest land revenue settlement introduced by Warren Hastings in Bengal was made on the assumptionthe all land belong to the sovereign. 2. The British Government in India adopted a uniform land revenue policy. Which of the statement given above is/ are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q 48. Consider the following statements:- 1. Pagal Panthies, a semi-religious sect founded by Karam Shah lived in the northern district of Karnataka. 2. Tipu one of the leaders of Pagal Panthies, took up the course of the tenants against the oppressions of the zamindars. 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 Q.49 From the time England acquired Political Power in India. They destroyed Indian Industries principally by means of:- 1. The forcing of British Free Trade on India. 2. They export raw products from India. 3. Granting special privileges to the British in India. 4. Building Railways in India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 b) 3 and 4 c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1 and 2 Q.50 With reference to the revolt of 1857, which one of the following statements is not correct? a) It was undoubtedly anti–imperialist. b) It was the outcome of the coming together of two series of disturbances, military and civil. c) Both Hindus and Muslims participated in equal measure. d) It was certainly a war of Independence. Q.51 Consider the following events:- 1. The Sanyasi Revolt 2. Kol Risings 3. Surat Salt Agitation 4. Diwan Velu Thampi’s Revolt The correct chronological sequence of these events is:- a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 b) 4, 2, 3 and 1 c) 1, 4, 2 and 3 d) 4, 1, 2 and 3 Q.52 Consider some of cause which accounted for the social and cultural awaking in the 19th century:- 1. Efforts of the orientalists to bring into the limelight India's past 2. Highly creative literature

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3. Christian Missionaries Select the correct answer using the codes given below:- a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d) 1 and 3 Q.53 Consider the following statements regarding 1857 revolt:- 1. Immediate reason of the revolt was the induction of enfield riffles in the army. 2. Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior supported the revolt and the Mutineers. 3. Tatya Tope took on the British Commander-in-Chief and checked the advances of the British forces in Kanpur. 4. Sir Henry Hardinge was the Governor General at that time. Which of the above statements is/are true? a) 1 and 4 b) 1, 3 and 4 c) 1 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.54 Which of the following are the economic impacts of British rule in India? 1. Deindustrialization and ruin of Artisans and Handicraftsmen. 2. Stagnation and deterioration of agriculture. 3. Commercialization of Indian agriculture. 4. Rise of Indian Bourgeoisie. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:- Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 1, 2 and 3 d) All of The Above Q.55 Gandhiji gave a call for a Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act because:- a) It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for indefinite time. b) Any person could be arrested on the basis of suspicion and no appeal could be filed against such arrests. c) It aimed to curb the political and economic activities by placing higher taxes. d) It aimed at sending Indian troops to other nations. Q.56 The British annexation of princely states that began with the Battle of Plassey in 1757 ended with the Battle of Khongjom. Which state was annexed to British India after this battle? a) Nagaland b) Ceylon c) Burma d) Manipur Q.57 Which of the following statements related to the 'Ilbert Bill Controversy' is/are correct? 1. The bill was introduced in assembly for curbing the activities of Indian mass leaders. 2. It happened during the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon. 3. The bill allowed an Indian judge to sit before the trial of a white accused. Codes:- a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) 2 and 3 d) None of The Above Q.58 Which of the following is/are true about Poona Pact? 1. It was signed between Gandhiji and Lord Irwin. 2. It was regarding the release of political prisoners. 3. It introduced reserved seats for depressed classes in provincial legislatures. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) Only 2 c) Only 3 d) All of The Above Q.59 Consider the following statements related to Presidents of Indian National Congress:- 1. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. 2. A.O Hume never became the President of Indian National Congress. 3. The youngest President of the Indian National Congress was Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) All of The Above d) None of The Above Q.60 Which of the following is/are Constructive Gandhian Programmes? 1. Khadi programme 2. Village reconstruction 3. Harijan welfare 4. Hindu-Muslim unity programme

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Codes:- a) Only 4 b) 1 and 4 c) All of the Above d) None of The Above Q.61 Which of the following is the impact of First World War on Indian Freedom Struggle? 1. Prices of all commodities went up. 2. Forced recruitment in army 3. Forced migration from village to urban areas. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d) All of The Above Q.62 During the freedom struggle, Kalpana Dutt was a major women organizer of:- a) Swadeshi movement b) Kakori Robbery c) Chittagong armoury raid d) Quit India Movement Q.63 Match the following:-

(Organisation) (Person associated) A. Arya Samaj 1. Debendranath Tagore B. Prarthana Samaj 2. Keshab Chandra Sen C. Brahmo Samaj of India 3. Dr. Atmaram Pandurang

D. Tattvabodhini Sabha 4. Swami Dayanand Saraswati Select the correct answer from the codes given below- a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 b) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 c) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 d) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

Q.64 Which of the following is/are the causes behind the outbreak of 1857 Revolt? 1. Low salary and ill-treatment of sepoys in Royal Indian Army. 2. Tax was imposed on property held by temples & mosques. 3. Atrocities done upon the peasant community. Codes:- a) Only 1 b) 2 and 3 c) Only 3 d) All of The Above Q.65 Which of the following pair(s) is/are correct? 1. Ryotwari : a group of villages were assigned the responsibility to collect revenue. 2. Zamindari : revenue was fixed permanently 3. Mahalwari : individual farmer was the owner of his land and taxes were collected directly from them. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) Only 2 c) Only 3 d) None of The Above Q.66 What are the positive contributions of Reform movements of the 19th century? 1. Evolution of national consciousness. 2. Fostered secular outlook. 3. Encouraged Mysticism. 4. Ended India's cultural, intellectual isolation from rest of the world. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) 1, 2 and 3 c) 1, 2 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.67 Which of the following was not an objective of the Indian National Congress when it was founded? a) Attainment of complete independence from the British. b) Promotion of cordial relations among the nationalist workers from different parts of the country. c) Development and consolidation of the feeling of national unity. d) Formulation of the popular demands and their presentation before the British government. Q.68 Consider the following statements on Partition of Bengal (1905):- 1. The idea was proposed by Henry John Stedman Cotton and announced by Lord Curzon.

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2. Swadeshi and Boycott methods were used in this movement. 3. It led to rise of Vandematram Movement in Andhra region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) 2 and 3 d) All of The Above Q.69 Consider the following pair(s)- States First Nawab 1.

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Q.71 What is meant by 'Investments' in the context of British Economic Policies? a) The wealth brought from England and invested in Indian market. b) The purchases of Indian goods out of Bengal revenue and export of them to England. c) The salaries and other incomes of English officials sent to England. d) The wealth generated by company in India and then invested in India. Q.72 Which of the following were impact of the Swadeshi movement? 1. Mushrooming of Swadeshi textile mills, soap and match factories, banks, etc. 2. Indian craftsmen got back their work. 3. National educational institutions were opened for imparting literacy, technical and physical education. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.73 Consider the following statements with respect to Indian National Movement: 1. Separate electorate concept was introduced in Government of India Act, 1919 after Congress endorsed it in Lucknow pact. 2. Gandhi attended All the Round Table Conferences on behalf of congress to remove the constitutional deadlock. 3. Dadabahi Nauroji presided over the first congress session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) 1 and 3 c) 1 and 2 d) None of The Above Q.74 Azamgarh Proclamation was made in which of the following movement? a) Santhal Uprising b) Revolt of 1857 c) Non-cooperation Movement d) Deobandh Movement Q.75 Which of the following is/are the reasons for the growth of Militant Nationalism in India? 1. Prevalence of widespread poverty and unemployment. 2. Dissatisfaction with the achievements of the Moderates. 3. Rise of Modern Japan after 1868. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) Only 2 d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.76 Which of the following was/were not the part of Cabinet Mission Plan? 1. The Cabinet Mission recommended for divided India with formation of Pakistan. 2. It provided that all the members of the Interim cabinet would be Indians with no interference of viceroy. 3. All the residuary powers would be vested in the provinces. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) Only 3 d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.77 What is/are true about the Act of Parliament passed in 1858 after the Sepoy's mutiny of 1857? 1. It transferred the power to govern from the East India Company to British Crown. 2. It established a post of Secretary of state, who was the member of British cabinet. 3. It provided an Executive Council to the Governor-General. 4. The court of Directors and Board of control were abolished. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) Only 3 c) None of The Above d) All of The Above Q.78 Which of the following is true about Bramho Samaj? 1. It was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati and Raja Ram Mohan Roy. 2. It rejected authority of Vedas, denounces polytheism, image worship. 3. It criticized the practice of Sati. Codes:- a) Only 1 b) 2 and 3 c) Only 3 d) All of The Above Q.79 Consider the following statements regarding the Ghadar party:- 1. It was hostile to the British rule in India. 2. It was headquartered in Mumbai. 3. USA and Japan contributed their monetary help to Ghadar party. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) 1 and 2 c) 1 and 3 d) All of The Above Q.80 Which of the following is/are activities performed by Lord Dalhousie? 1. Introduction of Railway in India. 2. Introduction of postage stamps and uniform postal rates. 3. Wide implementation of 'Doctrine of Lapse'. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) Only 3 c) All d) None of The Above Q.81 Which of the following statements is/are correct about the social reformers? 1. Bal Sashtri Jambekar had started a weekly 'Darpan' to spread the knowledge in Indian society. 2. The title of 'Lokhitwadi' was given to Gopal Hari Deshmukh. 3. Jyotiba Phule was a great reformer for Parsi community. Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) Only 3 d) None of The Above Q.82 Which of the following is/are true about Sayyid Ahmed Khan? 1. He advocated the promotion of modern western scientific knowledge and culture among Muslim community. 2. He is the founder of present day Aligarh Muslim University. 3. He supported British rule in India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below- a) 1 and 2 b) Only 2 c) Only 3 d) All of The Above Q.83 Which of the following statements is/are true about the split in Congress? 1. The split happened at Surat session of INC in 1907. 2. Swadeshi and Boycott movement formed the bone of contention among Congress members. 3. Congress got reunited when Lucknow Pact was signed between Moderates and Extremists.

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Codes:- a) 1 and 2 b) Only 2 c) 2 and 3 d) All of The Above Q.84 Which of the following is/are true regarding the contribution of Lord Cornwallis in Civil Services during British Raj? 1. Lord Cornwallis is known as the father of Civil Services in India. 2. Cornwallis setup the Fort William College in Madras to induct new entrants into CCS. 3. Lord Cornwallis accepted in principle the demand for Indianization of the higher civil services. Codes:- a) Only 1 b) 2 and 3 c) Only 3 d) All of The Above Q.85 Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar? 1. He opened the gates of Sanskrit college to non-Brahmins. 2. He openly supported the widow remarriage. 3. He openly criticised western thought and western culture. Codes:- a) Only 1 b) 1 and 2 c) Only 3 d) All of The Above Q.86 Consider the following statements regarding Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha:- 1. Harivansh Narayan Singh of Janta Dal United was elected as the 12th Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. 2. Article 89(2) talks about the post of Deputy Chaiman of Rajya Sabha. 3. Till now no Women has ever became Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. 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 Q.87 Consider the following statements regarding Seva Bhoj Yojna - 1. Seva Bhoj Yojna is launched by Union Ministry of Culture. 2. The scheme will compensate the religious & charitable institutions of the Central Government share of the CGST and IGST. 3. Only the institutions such that have been in existence for at least 3 years before are eligible under the scheme. 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 Q.88 Consider the following statements regarding India’s Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve- 1. Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve has been added to UNESCO's list of World Network of Biosphere Reserve. 2. Khangchendzonga reserve will be India's 11th internationally designated WNBR. 3. Khangchendzonga National Park was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2016 under the 'mixed' category. 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 Q.89 Neeraj Chopra is assocaited with which of the following games? He won a gold medal at the Savo Games in Lapinlahti, Finland recently.- a) Javelin throw b) Discuss throw c) Wushu d) Fencing Q.90 Who among the following has been chosen for the 24th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award for his outstanding contribution towards promotion of communal harmony? a) Sumitra Mahajan b) M Karunanidhi c) Gopalkrishna Gandhi d) Ghulam Nabi Azad Q.91 Consider the following statements regarding National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) - 1. 123rd Constitutional Amendment Bill, Government seeks to give constitutional status to the NCBC. 2. The bill seeks to insert a new article 338-B in the constitution which provides for NCBC, its composition, mandate, functions and various officers. 3. The Bill will also insert a new article 342-A which empowers the president to notify the list of socially and educationally backward classes of that state /UT. 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

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Q.92 The IT ministry has launched a desktop software to enable editing of text printed on scanned documents. The software is named - a) e-Saksham b) e-Aksharayan c) e-Adhyayan d) 4) e-Ankitam Q.93 The RBI has said that the revised Internal Ombudsman (IO) scheme will be extended to all banks with 10 or more banking outlets, excluding - a) Private sector banks b) foreign banks c) small finance banks d) regional rural banks Q.94 Consider the following statements regarding United Nation’s E-Government Index 2018 - 1. India, which was ranked 118 in 2014, jumped 11 places to be ranked 96 in 2018 and Topped among SAARC nations. 2. Denmark topped the 2018 Index and was followed by Australia Republic of Korea while North Korea is on the last position. 3. The survey is conducted every 2 years by United Nations Secretariat with the assistance of International Telecommunication Union and UNESCO 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 Q.95 Which of the following has become the first company in the world to reach USD 1 trillion market capitalisation? a) Facebook b) Amazon c) Microsoft d) Apple Q.96 Justice Geeta Mittal has become the first woman judge to head which of the following High Courts? a) Jharkhand High Court b) Gauhati High Court c) Chattisgarh High Court d) Jammu & Kashmir High Court Q.97 Consider the following statements regarding Ease Of Living Index 2018 - 1. The top three cities in the Ease of Living Index 2018 are in Maharashra. 2. The index was conceived by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015. 3. Kolkata was the only city which refused to participate in the survey. 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

Q.98 Consider the following statements regarding Parker Solar Probe- 1. Parker Solar Probe, is the world’s first-ever mission to touch the Sun and will gather information regarding the Sun's outer atmosphere - called the corona. 2. The mission is named after astrophysicist Eugene Parker who first theorised the existence of the solar wind in 1958. 3. It is the first space craft to be named after a living person. 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 Q.99 Which of the following has become the first Indian tribal language to get a Wikipedia edition in its own script? a) Manipuri b) Bodo c) Dogri d) Santhali Q.100 President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 'Festival on Democracy' in which state recently to mark the diamond jubilee celebrations its Legislative Assembly? a) Karnataka b) West Bengal c) Kerala d) Tamil Nadu

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