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Q.1) Which of the following political parties Q.5) With reference to informal strategic
supported the appointment of Simon forum named Quad, of which India is a
commission by British Government in 1927 to member, consider the following statements:
evaluate and recommend constitutional 1. It was established on the sidelines of the
reforms for India? ASEAN Regional Forum meeting in 2007.
1. Indian National Congress 2. From its inception, the meetings of Quad
2. Unionists Party have been held regularly on an annual
3. Justice Party basis.
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. The secretariat of Quad is located in
below: Canberra, Australia.
a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
b) 2 and 3 only correct?
c) 1 and 3 only a) 1 only
d) None b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
Q.2) Consider the following statements about d) 3 only
the principle of "Satyagraha" of Mahatma
Gandhi: Q.6) Consider the following statements:
1. Satyagraha is not just a technique of non- Mahatma Gandhi believed that
violent resistance but also a moral and 1. western civilization was centered on
social philosophy of life. material comforts, which undermine the
2. The objective of Satyagraha is to coerce the spiritual and moral values.
wrongdoer into submission through non- 2. railways are the instrument of exploitation,
violent means. rather than national integration.
3. Satyagraha relies on the belief that the 3. machinery and industrialization are the
opponent can be converted through necessary evils to improve India's economic
reasoning, self-suffering, and moral appeal. condition.
Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above are
below: correct?
a) 1 and 2 only a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.3) The immediate reason for the Ahmedabad Q.7) Consider the following statements
textile mill strikes of February–March 1918 regarding the nationalist response to the 1919
was: Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms:
a) Demand for maternity leave for women 1. Surendranath Banerjee and Tej Bahadur
workers Sapru founded the Indian National Liberal
b) Protest against large scale dismissal of Federation welcoming the reforms.
workers 2. Rabindranath Tagore renounced his
c) Dispute over plague bonus for workers knighthood to protest the reforms.
d) Demand for reduction in working hours Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Q.4) Who among the following is the author of a) 1 only
the book "The Kingdom of God is Within You" b) 2 only
that influenced Mahatma Gandhi? c) Both 1 and 2
a) John Ruskin d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Henry David Thoreau
c) Leo Tolstoy
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Q.8) With reference to the Kheda satyagraha, Q.11) With reference to the Indian National
consider the following statements: movement, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched against the government's Statement I: The Rowlatt Act was repealed in
refusal to waive land revenue despite crop 1922 during the tenure of Lord Reading as the
failure caused by a severe drought. Viceroy of India.
2. As a response to the satyagraha, British Statement II: The Hunter Commission,
government agreed to suspend the land appointed by the British Government
revenue for all farmer of Kheda region for recommended the repeal of the Rowlatt Act.
one year. Which one of the following is correct in
Which of the statements given above is/are respect of the above statements?
correct? a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
a) 1 only correct and Statement-II is the correct
b) 2 only explanation for Statement-I.
c) Both 1 and 2 b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct and Statement-II is not the correct
explanation for Statement-I.
Q.9) With reference to the Modern Indian c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
history, consider the following statements: incorrect.
1. The Rowlatt act, 1919 allowed for the d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
detention of political prisoners without correct.
trial or judicial review for up to two years.
2. The Home Rule League provided Q.12) With reference to the Khilafat Movement
organizational structure to mobilize the in India, consider the following statements:
masses by Mahatma Gandhi for the 1. It was launched to demand the restoration
satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act. of the Khalifa's authority in Muslim sacred
Which of the statements given above is/are places.
correct? 2. Mahatma Gandhi served as the president of
a) 1 only the All-India Khilafat Committee.
b) 2 only 3. The Khilafat Committee advocated the
c) Both 1 and 2 boycott of government jobs, including civil
d) Neither 1 nor 2 services, army, and police.
Which of the statements given above are
Q.10) With reference to the Cabinet correct?
Committees in India, consider the following a) 1 and 2 only
statements: b) 2 and 3 only
1. They are constituted under the c) 1 and 3 only
Government of India (Transaction of d) 1, 2 and 3
Business) Rules, 1961.
2. Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Q.13) Arrange the following events in the
chairperson of all Cabinet Committees in correct chronological order of their
India. occurrence from earliest to latest.
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Chauri Chaura Incident
correct? 2. Suspension of Non-Cooperation Movement
a) 1 only 3. Formation of the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj
b) 2 only Party
c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code given
d) Neither 1 nor 2 below:
a) 3-1-2
b) 1-2-3
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Q.14) With reference to the Non-Cooperation c) Both 1 and 2

Movement during the Indian freedom struggle, d) Neither 1 nor 2
consider the following statements:
Statement I: The boycott of foreign cloths was Q.17) In context to aftermath of the Non-
much weaker in the Tamil regions than in Cooperation Movement in India, consider the
other provinces of India. following statements regarding the ‘Pro-
Statement II: In Madras, the Justice Party Changers’ within Congress:
launched an active campaign against the 1. ‘Pro-Changers’ advocated entry into
Congress and its Non-Cooperation legislative councils.
programme. 2. Significant achievement of Pro-changers
Which one of the following is correct in was the defeat of the Public Safety Bill in
respect of the statements given above? the council.
a) Both statement -I and statement -II are 3. The Pro-Changers withdrew from
correct and statement -II is the correct legislative councils in response to the
explanation for statement -I. launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement
b) Both statement -I and statement -II are (CDM).
correct and statement -II is not the correct Which of the statements given above is/are
explanation for statement -I. correct?
c) Statement -I is correct but statement -II is a) 1 and 2 only
incorrect. b) 3 only
d) Statement -I is incorrect but statement -II c) 2 and 3 only
is correct. d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.15) With reference to Shanghai Cooperation Q.18) With reference to the Bengal Pact of
Organization, consider the following 1923, which of the following statements is/are
statements: correct?
1. It was established in 2001 in Shanghai by six 1. The pact was aimed at promoting
founding countries. communal harmony in Bengal.
2. The official languages of the SCO are 2. The pact was signed between the Indian
Russian, Chinese and Hindi. National Congress and the All India Muslim
3. The Council of Heads of State (CHS), the League.
supreme decision-making body of the SCO, Select the correct answer using the code given
meets once a year. below:
Which of the statements given above are a) 1 only
correct? b) 2 only
a) 1 and 2 only c) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.19) Who among the following were the
founders of Congress Socialist Party formed in
Q.16) Consider the following statements 1934?
regarding the Shiromani Gurudwara 1. Jai Prakash Narayan
Prabandhak Committee established in 1920: 2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
1. The Akalis played a significant role in the 3. Acharya Narendra Deva
formation of Shiromani Gurudwara 4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Prabandhak Committee. 5. Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani
2. The Committee ensured the involvement of Select the correct answer using the codes
Udasi mahants in the management of Sikh given below:
Gurudwaras. a) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are b) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct? c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
a) 1 only d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Q.20) With reference to NITI Aayog, consider Q.23) Which of the following were the
the following statements: outcomes of the Nagpur session of the Indian
1. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI National Congress (INC) held in December
Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister 1920?
for a fixed tenure. 1. INC passed the resolution on Non-
2. The Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog holds Cooperation including boycott of foreign
the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Union goods, schools, and courts.
of India. 2. INC appointed a fifteen-member Congress
Which of the statements given above is/are Working Committe to guide the Congress.
correct? 3. INC decided to achieve Swaraj through
a) 1 only constitutional means by working within the
b) 2 only framework of the British government.
c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the codes
d)Neither 1 nor 2 given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
Q.21) With reference to the British rule in b) 2 and 3 only
India, consider the following statements: c) 1 and 3 only
Revolutionary Associated Leaders d) 1, 2 and 3
Activities
1. Hindustan Chandrashekhar Azad Q.24) With reference to recommendation
Socialist and Bhagat Singh made by Jinnah’s Fourteen Points of 1928,
Republican consider the following statements:
Association 1. Muslims should have one third
(HSRA) representation in the central legislature.
2. Ghadar Party Lala Hardayal and Kartar 2. No territorial redistribution should affect
Singh Sarabha the Muslim majority in Punjab and Bengal.
3. Abhinav Bharat Madam Bhikhaji Cama 3. Joint electorates in place of separate
Society and Shyamji Krishna electorates with reserved seats for
Varma Muslims.
How many of the pairs given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correctly matched? correct regarding Jinnah’s Fourteen Points?
a) Only one a) 1 and 2 only
b) Only two b) 2 and 3 only
c) All three c) 1 only
d) None d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.22) With reference to the Independence for Q.25) Which of the following defense products
India League, consider the following are a result of collaboration between India and
statements: Russia?
1. It was founded by Jawaharlal Nehru and 1. Brahmos Missiles
Subhas Chandra Bose in 1928. 2. Scorpion series of Submarines
2. It was established in opposition to the 3. MIG 21 Aircrafts
Nehru Report prepared under the Select the correct answer using the codes
chairmanship of Motilal Nehru. given below:
Which of the statements given above is/are a) 1 and 2 only
correct? b) 2 and 3 only
a) 1 only c) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3
c) Both 1 and 2
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Q.26) Which of the following are the d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
recommendations of Simon Commission? correct.
1. Introduction of full responsible
government in British Provinces. Q.29) The Lahore Session of the Indian
2. Recognition of Parliamentary responsibility National Congress in 1929 holds great
at center. historical significance because it:
3. Provision of separate electorate for 1. established the Congress' objective as the
Depressed classes. attainment of full independence, or "Purna
Select the correct answer using the code given Swaraj."
below: 2. authorised the Congress Working
a) 1 only Committee to launch a programme of civil
b) 1 and 3 only disobedience.
c) 1 and 2 only 3. adopted 26th January 1930 as the "Purna
d) 1,2 and 3 Swaraj Diwas”.r
Which of the statements given above are
Q.27) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
correct with respect to the “Quit India a) 1 and 2 only
Resolution”? b) 2 and 3 only
1. The resolution was first proposed by Yusuf c) 1 and 3 only
Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist. d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The resolution stated that the Quit India
Movement was a ‘Leaderless Movement’. Q.30) The "Technology Security Initiative" is a
3. The resolution proposed to form a cooperation mechanism between India and
provisional Government of India after which one of the following
British withdrawal. countries/organizations?
Select the correct answer using the codes a) United States of America
given below: b) Russia
a) 1 and 3 only c) European Union
b) 2 only d) United Kingdom
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only Q.31) With reference Krishak Praja Party (KPP),
consider the following statements:
Q.28) Consider the following statements about 1. The party was founded by Fazlul Huq.
participation of different sections in Non- 2. The party tried to defend the rights of
Cooperation movement: landless peasants in Bengal Province.
Statement I: A section of business class did 3. The party formed a coalition Government
not participate in the Non-Cooperation with Indian National Congress in Bengal
Movement. after the 1937 elections.
Statement II: Business class was skeptical of Which of the statements given above is/are
labour unrest in their factories. correct?
Which one of the following is correct in a) 1 and 2 only
respect of the above statements? b) 2 and 3 only
a) Both Statement I and Statement II are c) 1 only
correct and Statement II is the correct d) 1, 2 and 3
explanation for Statement I.
b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct but Statement II is not the correct
explanation for Statement I.
c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect.

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Q.32) With reference to Indian National 2. Reduced evaporation under heat domes
Movement, consider the following: inhibits the formation of rain clouds.
1. Reduction of agricultural tax by 50%. 3. The presence of a heat dome leads to
2. Abolition of salt tax. cooling effects due to high-pressure winds.
3. Reservation of costal shipping for Indians Which of the statements given above are
Which of the above were among the 11 correct?
demands made by Mahatma Gandhi to the a) 1 and 2 only
British Indian Government in 1930? b) 1 and 3 only
a) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 Q.36) Consider the following statements about
the Round Table Conferences:
Q.33) During the first phase of the Civil 1. There was a total of four round table
Disobedience Movement, after the arrest of conferences between the Indian and the
Mahatma Gandhi, the Congress Working British political leaders.
Committee sanctioned certain measures 2. The Indian National Congress took part in
which would have less divisive impact on only two Round Table Conferences.
Indian society. In this context, consider the 3. Indian political parties, other than the
following measures: Indian National Congress, that participated
1. Non-payment of revenues in the Ryotwari in the Conferences represented sectional
areas interests and not the whole of India.
2. Non-payment of chaukidari taxes in the Which of the statements given above is/are
Zamindari areas correct?
3. Violation of Forest laws in the Central a) 3 only
Provinces b) 2 only
Which of the above was/were measure(s) c) 2 and 3 only
sanctioned by the Congress Working d) 1 and 3 only
Committee?
a) 1 only Q.37) Consider the following statements about
b) 2 and 3only the first phase of Civil Disobedience
c) 3 only Movement, 1930:
d) 1, 2 and 3 1. The movement witnessed huge
participation from both, the Hindus and
Q.34) In 1932, Mahatma Gandhi undertook a Muslims, pan India.
fast unto death: 2. There were no major labour participations
a) To show solidarity with the ‘untouchables’ in the movement.
in opposition to the British constitutional 3. There was a support of business class for
proposal based on the separation of castes. the movement, during the initial period.
b) Against violent protest actions of radical Which of the statements given above are
factions of the Indian Independence correct?
Movement a) 1 and 2 only
c) As penance for immoral behavior of his b) 1 and 3 only
ashram inmates in South Africa c) 2 and 3 only
d) For Hindu-Muslim unity d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.35) With reference to "Heat Dome", consider

the following statements:
1. It is characterized by a high-pressure
system in the atmosphere that traps warm
air.

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Q.38) Consider the following statements about a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

the Gandhi-Irwin Pact: b) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
1. The Civil Disobedience Movement was c) Lala Lajpat Rai
suspended as a result of the Gandhi-Irwin d) Bipin Chandra Pal
Pact.
2. According to the pact, Congress agreed to Q.42) Consider the following statements about
participate in the First Round Table the Rajah-Moonje Pact (1932):
Conference to discuss the future 1. It advocated for separate electorates for
Constitution of India. untouchables, like other minorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It was supported and endorsed by Dr. B.R.
correct? Ambedkar.
a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
b) 2 only correct?
c) Both 1 and 2 a) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Q.39) Consider the following statements: d) Neither 1 nor 2
Statement-I: The Poona Pact defeated the
purpose of the Communal Award of British Q.43) Consider the following statements about
Government. the Ramgarh Session of Congress, 1940:
Statement-II: The poona pact proposed the 1. It was headed by Subhas Chandra Bose.
earmarking of a portion of the state’s 2. It resolved to demand complete
educational grant for Depressed Classes. independence and a Constituent Assembly
Which one of the following is correct in for India.
respect of the above statements? 3. It authorized the Congress Working
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Committee to launch civil disobedience at
correct and Statement-II explains its discretion.
Statement-I Which of the statements given above are
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct?
correct but Statement-II does not explains a) 1 and 2 only
Statement-I b) 1and 3 only
c) Statement-I is correct,but Statement-II is c) 2 and 3 only
incorrect d) 1, 2 and 3
d) Statement-I is incorrect,but Statement-II is
correct Q.44) Consider the following statements
regarding the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS):
Q.40) Recently, “Operation Nanhe Farishtey” 1. It was founded in 1936, with Swami
was in the news. In this context, consider the Sahajanand Saraswati serving as its first
following statements: president.
1. The main objective of the operation is to 2. The Congress manifesto, especially the
rescue the missing children. agrarian policy for the 1937 provincial
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Health elections, was strongly influenced by the
and Family Welfare AIKS agenda.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. It released a Kisan Manifesto in 1936.
correct? Which of the statements given above are
a) 1 only correct?
b) 2 only a) 1 and 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2 c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3
Q.41) Who among the following wrote the book
"Hindutva- Who is a Hindu," in Andaman Jail in
1917?

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Q.45) Consider the following statements 3. The Muslim League did not win a single
regarding the "Li-Fi technology": seat in the North-West Frontier Province.
1. It uses light waves to transmit data at very Which of the statements given above is/are
high speeds. correct?
2. It can function without any base a) 3 only
infrastructure such as cables and routers. b) 1 and 2 only
3. Li-Fi technology is more suitable than Wi- c) 2 and 3 only
Fi for outdoor environments. d) 1, 2 and 3
How many of the statements given above are
correct? Q.49) With reference to the Indian Freedom
a) Only one Struggle, the ‘Prajamandals’ can be best
b) Only two described as:
c) All three a) The organizations of people promoting
d) None nationalism in the princely states
b) Association of people who supported
Q.46) Who among the following were the constitutional means of struggle against
founders of Anti Non-Cooperation Association the British rule.
established in 1920? c) Organizations of village artisans who
a) Purshottamdas Thakurdas, Jamnadas protested the de-industrialization of India
Dwarkadas and C. Setalvad by the British.
b) Radhakanta Deb, JRD Tata and Liaquat Ali d) Association of people who supported
Khan revolutionary activities in British Provinces.
c) Seth Hukamchand, Dwarkanath Tagore and
Aga Khan Q.50) The term “g7+" is often seen in the news.
d) Dinshaw Petit, Surendranath Banerjee and In this context, which of the following
Fazlul Huq statements best describes it?
a) A group of the world's largest economies
Q.47) Consider the following statements about b) A coalition of countries supporting the use
the election manifesto of the Congress in the of nuclear energy
1937 Provincial Elections: c) An intergovernmental organization of
1. It was ratified at the Congress session in conflict-affected countries
Faizpur in 1937. d) A coalition of G7 countries with addition of
2. It recognized the right of the workers to India and China
form trade unions.
3. It promised the removal of untouchability Q.51) Arrange the following socio-political
and promised to improve the status of organizations in the chronological order in
women in India. which they were established:
Which of the statements given above are 1. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
correct? 2. Hindu Mahasabha
a) 1 and 2 only 3. Justice Party
b) 1 and 3 only Select the correct option using the code given
c) 2 and 3 only below:
d) 1, 2 and 3 a) 1-2-3
b) 1-3-2
Q.48) Consider the following statements about c) 2-3-1
the Provincial Elections of 1937 in British India: d) 3-2-1
1. The electorate for the elections comprised
around one-third of the total population of
India.
2. The Indian National Congress formed
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Q.52) This Viceroy of India is known for his Q.55) Which of the following is correct about
role during World War II, where he declared the Chandipura virus, seen in news recently?
India to be at war on the side of the Allies a) It is spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
without consulting Indian leaders. Under his b) It primarily affects the respiratory system.
tenure, the "August Offer" of 1940 was made to c) Elderly population over age of 60 years is
Indian leaders, his period also saw the launch most prone to be affected by this virus.
of the Quit India Movement in 1942. The d) It is mostly prevalent in cold climates.
Viceroy mentioned in the above given
paragraph was? Q.56) With reference to the history of modern
a) Lord Wavell India' consider the following statements
b) Lord Linlithgow regarding the 'Day of Deliverance’:
c) Lord Irwin 1. The Muslim League celebrated the
d) Lord Mountbatten resignation of provincial Congress
governments in 1939 as a 'Day of
Q.53) With reference to the Tripuri session of Deliverance.'
the Indian National Congress in 1939, consider 2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar opposed the observance
the following statements: of the 'Day of Deliverance.'
1. Subhas Chandra Bose defeated Pattabhi Select the correct answer using the code given
Sitaramayya in the election for the below:
Congress President. a) 1 only
2. After resigning as the Congress President, b) 2 only
Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Forward c) Both 1 and 2
Bloc within the Congress. d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Rajendra Prasad replaced Subhas Chandra
Bose as the Congress President after his Q.57) With reference to the Individual
resignation. Satyagraha launched during the Indian
Which of the statements given above are freedom struggle, consider the following
correct? statements:
a) 1 and 2 only 1. The main objective of the Satyagraha was
b) 1 and 3 only to affirm the right to free speech against
c) 2 and 3 only the British war effort during World War II.
d) 1, 2, and 3 2. It was launched in response to the failure of
the August Offer of British Government.
Q.54) Consider the following statements: 3. The first person chosen to offer the
Statement I: In 1942, the ban on the Individual Satyagraha was Jawaharlal
Communist Party of India was lifted by the Nehru.
British government. Which of the statements given above are
Statement II: The Communist Party of India correct?
supported the Axis Powers during World War a) 1 and 2 only
II. b) 2 and 3 only
Which one of the following is correct in c) 1 and 3 only
respect of the above statements? d) 1, 2 and 3
a) Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct, and Statement II is the correct Q.58) With reference to India's struggle for
explanation for Statement I. freedom, the Quit India Movement was
b) Both Statement I and Statement II are launched in response to the failure of which of
correct, but Statement II is not the correct the following?
explanation for Statement I. a) Cripps Mission
c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is b) Cabinet Mission
incorrect. c) Simon Commission Report
d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is d) None of the above
correct.

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Q.59) With reference to the Cripps Mission to a) 1 and 2 only

India, consider the following statements: b) 1 and 3 only
1. Congress launched a movement demanding c) 3 only
dominion status for India. d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Britain was under pressure from the allies
to seek India’s cooperation in World War II. Q.62) Various activities were carried out by
3. Revolt by Royal Indian Navy (RIN) had Indian nationalists as part of the Quit India
raised fears among the British. Movement of 1942. In this context, which of
4. There was an imminent danger that Japan the following statements is incorrect regarding
would invade India. the Quit India Movement?
Which of the above were the reasons behind a) Prati Sarkar was organized in Satara under
the sending of the Cripps Mission to India? the leadership of Nana Patil.
a) 1 and 2 only b) Usha Mehta started an underground radio
b) 2 and 4 only station in Bombay.
c) 1 and 3 only c) Pritilata Waddedar and Kalpana Dutt
d) 3 and 4 only carried out underground activities in
Bengal.
Q.60) Consider the following statements with d) Chittu Pande formed a parallel government
regards to Mutual Funds and Alternate in Ballia.
Investment Funds (AIFs):
1. Mutual funds are regulated by SEBI, Q.63) With reference to this Desai-Liaqat Plan,
whereas AIFs are unregulated. consider the following statements:
2. Minimum investment requirements in 1. It provided that one-third of seats in the
mutual funds are relatively lower than in Central legislature must be reserved for
AIFs. Muslims.
3. AIFs are related to infrastructure-related 2. It was drafted as a response to the failure
investments only whereas Mutual funds are of the Cabinet Mission.
related to the service sector only. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? a) 1 only
a) 2 only b) 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only c) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3 only d) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.64) Which one of the following is the correct
Q.61) What was the immediate response of the chronological order of the following
British Government against the launch of Quit commissions/reports/Acts related to the
India Movement in India? development of education in India?
1. Most of the leaders of the Congress a) Indian Universities Act - Sadler
Working Committee, including Gandhi, Commission - Hartog Committee - Sargent
were arrested. Plan
2. The Martial Law was officially declared and b) Sadler Commission - Sargent Plan - Indian
enforced all over India. Universities Act - Hartog Committee
3. The Congress Working Committee was c) Sargent Plan - Indian Universities Act -
declared unlawful under the Criminal Law Hartog Committee- Sadler Commission
Amendment Act, 1908. d) Indian Universities Act - Sadler
Select the correct answer using the code given Commission - Sargent Plan - Hartog
below: Committee

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Q.65) Consider the following countries: Q.68) In context to Indian national Freedom
1. Israel Struggle, "Chalo Delhi”, a famous war cry, was
2. Syria given during which of the following
3. Egypt movements?
4. Turkey a) Non-Cooperation Movement
5. Lebanon b) Quit India Movement
6. Jordan c) Civil Disobedience Movement
How many of the above countries share a d) Rowlatt Satyagraha
border with Golan Heights?
a) Only three Q.69) Who among the following supported the
b) Only four cause of the Indian National Army (INA) during
c) Only five its trials?
d) All six 1. Muslim League
2. Communist Party of India
Q.66) With reference to the National Freedom 3. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
Struggle, consider the following statements 4. Indian National Congress
with regarding the Freedom Army (Mukti Select the correct answer using the codes
Sena): given below:
1. The Freedom Army was formed with the a) 1 and 2 only
help of Hitler. b) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. It consisted of Prisoners of War of Indian c) 2, 3 and 4 only
origin captured by Germany and Italy. d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Q.70) Consider the following pairs with
a) 1 only reference to regional forums/initiatives:
b) 2 only Regional Description
c) Both 1 and 2 forums/initiatives
d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. Colombo Process It is a Regional
Consultative Process of
Q.67) With reference to the development of migrant worker origin
education in British India, consider the countries from South
following statements: and South-East Asia
1. The Charter Act of 1833 provided for the 2. MERCOSUR It is a regional trading
allocation of one lakh rupees for the bloc in South America
development of education in India. with the objective of
2. The Macaulay's Minute recommended free movement of
English as the medium of instruction in goods, services, capital
Indian education. and people.
3. Women's education was given special 3. Colombo Security It is a regional security
attention for the first time in British India Conclave forum to promote
by Wood's Dispatch. maritime security and
Which of the statements given above are cooperation among its
correct? member states.
a) 1 and 2 only How many of the pairs given above are
b) 2 and 3 only correctly matched?
c) 1 and 3 only a) Only one
d) 1, 2 and 3 b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

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Q.71) With reference to Indian National Army c) Under this plan, the Princely states should
(INA) relief and enquiry committee, consider either join with India or Pakistan and
the following statements: cannot remain independent.
1. The committee was organized by the d) The plan was accepted by both the
members of British colonial government in Congress and the Muslim League.
India.
2. The committee offered financial assistance Q.75) Union Budget 2024-25 announced for a
and worked to help them secure venture capital fund of Rs. 1,000 crores to
employment. promote the space economy in the country. In
Which of the statements given above is/are this context, consider the following
correct? statements:
a) 1 only 1. It aims to expand the space economy by
b) 2 only five times in the next 10 years.
c) Both 1 and 2 2. The fund will focus on various aspects of
d) Neither 1 nor 2 the space economy, including satellite
development, launch services, space
Q.72) With reference to “Breakdown Plan of research, and related infrastructure.
1946”, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The plan was proposed by Lord correct?
Mountbatten during the Shimla a) 1 only
conference. b) 2 only
2. The plan proposed for the gradual c) Both 1 and 2
withdrawal of British power from India. d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Q.76) With reference to Vernacular Press Act,
a) 1 only 1878, consider the following statements:
b) 2 only 1. The act was introduced by the then Viceroy
c) Both 1 and 2 of India, Lord Lytton.
d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The act empowered the district magistrate
to regulate any Vernacular Newspaper for
Q.73) Who among the following were the seditious content.
members of Cabinet Mission plan, 1946? 3. As per the act, the appeal against the cases
1. Pethick Lawrence can be filed only in Federal court of India.
2. R. A. Butler Which of the statements given above are
3. A.V. Alexander correct?
4. Sir Cyril Radcliffe a) 1 and 2 only
5. Stafford Cripps b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given c) 1 and 3 only
below d) 1, 2 and 3
a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
b) 2, 4 and 5 only Q.77) With reference to Indian National
c) 1 ,3 and 5 only Movement, consider the following pairs:
d) 1 and 3 only Name of Newspaper Founder
1. Bengal Gazette James Augustus Hicky
Q.74) With reference to modern Indian history, 2. Mirat-ul-Akbar Raja Rammohan Roy
which of the following is incorrect about 3. Rast Goftar G. Subramania Aiyer
Mountbatten’s plan? 4. Swadesamitram Dadabhai Naoroji
a) It was introduced under the British prime How many of the pairs given above are
ministership of Clement Attlee. correctly matched?
b) It gave both India and Pakistan the right to a) Only one
form their own constitution. b) Only two
c) Only three
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Q.78) With reference to colonial government in division of farm produce, ensuring two-
India, consider the following statements: thirds of the produce to the farmers.
Statement-I: Lord Charles Metcalfe was 3. The British Indian government acceded to
known as the ‘Liberator of the Indian Press.’ the demands of the peasants and passed a
Statement-II: Lord Charles Metcalfe repealed Tenancy Act in response to the movement.
the Licensing Regulation Act, 1823. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which one of the following is correct with a) 1 only
respect to the above statements? b) 2 and 3 only
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are c) 2 only
correct and Statement-II is the correct d) None
explanation of Statement-I.
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Q.82) Consider the following statements
correct and Statement-II is not the correct regarding the Pabna Agrarian Unrest (1873-76):
explanation of Statement-I. 1. The Pabna Agrarian League was formed to
c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is resist the unlawful rent hikes and forced
incorrect. evictions imposed by the zamindars.
d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is 2. The movement was characterized by
correct. violent resistance and attacks on
zamindars' properties.
Q.79) With reference to Pandita Ramabai and 3. The Bengal Tenancy Act of 1885 was
her contributions to Indian society, consider enacted by the British government in
the following statements: response to the movement.
1. She authored the book The High-Caste Which of the statements given above are
Hindu Woman. correct?
2. She was awarded the Kaiser-i-Hind Gold a) 1 and 3 only
Medal by the British government for her b) 2 and 3 only
distinguished service to the Indian c) 1 and 2 only
education system. d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only Q.83) Consider the following statements
b) 2 only regarding the ‘Pakistan Resolution’ of 1940:
c) Both 1 and 2 1. It was passed in the Lahore Session of the
d) Neither 1 nor 2 Muslim League.
2. This resolution provided for creation of a
Q.80) The “e-mobility R&D Roadmap for India” separate Nation consisting of Muslim
report has been released recently by- majority provinces to be called as ‘Pakistan’.
a) Office of Principal Scientific Advisor Which of the statements given above is/ are
b) NITI Ayog correct?
c) Ministry of Heavy Industries a) 1 only
d) Ministry of new and renewable energy. b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Q.81) With reference to the Tebhaga d) Neither 1 nor 2
Movement of 1946-47, consider the following
statements:
1. The Tebhaga Movement took place in the
western part of India.
2. The main demand of the movement was to
reduce the share of the landlord in the
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Q.84) Consider the following statements What is the correct chronological order of the
regarding the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928): above events, starting from the earliest time?
1. The Bardoli Satyagraha was organized to a) 3- 2 - 1
protest against the British government's b) 3 - 1 - 2
increase in land revenue assessments. c) 1 - 3 - 2
2. A no-revenue campaign was led by the d) 1 - 2 - 3
Bardoli peasants under the leadership of
Vithalbhai Patel. Q.89) With reference to the recommendations
3. The successful outcome of the Satyagraha of the Hunter Education Commission (1882),
resulted in the British government consider the following statements:
reducing the revenue hike and returning 1. Primary education should be aimed at the
confiscated lands to the peasants. masses and imparted in the vernacular
Which of the statements given above are language.
correct? 2. Vocational training for commercial careers
a) 1 and 2 only should be included as part of secondary
b) 1 and 3 only education.
c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
d) 1, 2, and 3 correct?
a) 1 only
Q.85) The term "CRISPR" is often mentioned in b) 2 only
the news in the context of c) Both 1 and 2
a) Encryption of data d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Gene editing
c) Quantum computing Q.90) Which of the following statements
d) Wireless communication is/are correct about the Governor’s power in
relation to ordinary State legislature bills in
Q.86) Who among the following has founded India?
the Indian Club of Tokyo? 1. The Governor is obligated to provide
a) Mohan Singh reasons for withholding assent, if he
b) Subhash Chandra Bose withholds the bill.
c) Shah Nawaz 2. The Governor can reserve the bill for the
d) Rashbehari Bose consideration of the President.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Q.87) Which among the following was the below:
earliest working-class organization to be a) 1 only
established in India? b) 2 only
a) Bombay Millhands’ Association c) Both 1 and 2
b) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) d) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association
(ATLA)
d) Madras Labour Union

Q.88) With reference to Indian National

Movement, consider the following
associations:
1. Social Service League
2. Bombay Millhands Defence Association
3. All India Trade Union Congress

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Q.91) With reference to Constitutional d) Neither 1 nor 2

development in India, consider the following
statements about Government of India Act of Q.94) With reference to Princely states in
1935: India, consider the following the statements:
Statement I: The federal provisions under the 1. The provision for the "Instrument of
Government of India Act 1935 never came into Accession" allowing Indian princely states
operation. to join the federal government was first
Statement II: The Government of India Act of introduced in Government of India Act of
1935 granted more discretionary power to the 1947.
provincial governors. 2. The ruler of Travancore was the first
Which one of the following is correct in princely state to declare that the state
respect of the above statement? would remain independent following India's
a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are independence.
correct and Statement-II explains 3. In the plebiscite held in Junagarh, the
Statement-I majority of the population voted in favour
b) Bothe Statement-I and Statement-II are of joining the Indian Union.
correct, but Statement-II does not explain Which of the statements given above are
Statement-I correct?
c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is a) 1 and 2 only
incorrect b) 2 and 3 only
d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II c) 1 and 3 only
is correct d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.92) What was the primary purpose of the Q.95) Recently, the United Nations ‘Summit of
Butler Committee (Indian States Committee) the Future’ was mentioned in the news. In this
formed in 1928 under Sir Harcourt Butler? context which of the following statements is
a) To negotiate the complete transfer of correct regarding it?
power from British India to the Indian a) It aims to expand the membership of the
princely states. UN General Assembly.
b) To suggest ways for development of b) It focuses on enhancing global cooperation
education and famine relief in the princely to address gaps in global governance.
states. c) It aims to resolve the global trade
c) To define the relationship between the imbalances through multilateral
British Crown and the Indian princely negotiations.
states, particularly in relation to the d) It aims to establish a new financial system
doctrine of paramountcy. under the International Monetary Fund.
d) To suggest methods for separate electorate
in provincial legislative assembly for Q.96) Consider the following statements:
Muslims, depressed classes and women. By August 15, 1947 -
1. Jodhpur signed Instrument of Accession
Q.93) With reference to All-India States’ with Pakistan.
People Conference (AISPC), consider the 2. Junagadh signed Instrument of Accession
following statement: with India.
1. It was established during the Nagpur 3. Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad signed
session of the Congress, with its Instrument of Accession neither with
headquarters in Lucknow. Pakistan nor with India.
2. The first session of the AISPC was presided Which of the statements given above is/are
by Jawaharlal Nehru. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are a) 1 and 2 only
correct? b) 2 and 3 only
a) 1 only c) 3 only
b) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3
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Q.97) In context with British rule in India.

Consider the following statements:
During Lord Irwin’s tenure ship as Viceroy of
India,
1. Dandi March was undertaken by Gandhi to
launch the Civil Disobedience Movement.
2. The Third Round Table Conference took
place in London.
3. Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt threw a bomb in
the Central Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.98) The quotation "Imperialism and

militarism are the twin children of capitalism"
is related to:
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
c) Lala Lajpat Rai
d) Aurobindo Ghosh

Q.99) ‘It is no nationalism that is evil; it is the

narrowness, selfishness, exclusiveness which
is the bane of modern nations which is evil’.
Who among the following personalities wrote
the above statement in the famous English
weekly journal Young India in 1925?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Chittaranjan Das
d) Subhash Chandra Bose

Q.100) Which of the following statements best

describes the concept of 'Jumping Genes'?
a) Genes that move from one location to
another within the genome.
b) Genes that jump between different species
through horizontal gene transfer.
c) Genes that are transferred from parents to
offspring through genetic inheritance.
d) Genes that are responsible for antibiotic
resistance in bacteria.

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