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1. With reference to the Faizpur session of the 4. With reference to the Trade Disputes Act,
Indian National Congress, consider the 1929, consider the following statements:
following statements: 1. The appointment of courts of Inquiry
1. A resolution to draw an all India and Consultation Boards for settling
agrarian programme was passed. industrial disputes was made
2. Recognition of peasant unions was compulsory.
suggested. 2. It encouraged political activity by trade
3. All India Kisan Sabha was formed. unions.
3. The strikes in public utility services
Which of the statements given above is/are
were prohibited unless preceded by an
correct?
advance notice of one month.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. The International Economic Association (d) 1, 2 and 3
aims to
(a) Promote personal contacts and mutual 5. Mahatma Gandhi undertook a fast in 1943
understanding among economists in mainly to
different parts of the world. (a) protest against the violence of the British
(b) Help governments around the world to government during Quit India
foster and support new sources of movement.
growth through innovation and (b) resolve a deadlock between Indian
environmentally friendly ‘green growth’ National Congress and the Muslim
strategies. League.
(c) Establish a world where free and open (c) bring an end to the communal riots in
trade and investment promote and the United Provinces.
accelerate economic integration. (d) express his solidarity with the victims of
(d) Foster global financial stability, facilitate the Famine of Bengal.
international trade and reduce poverty
around the world. 6. The Indian Independence Act, 1947
provided for
1. a common Governor general if both
3. Bombay plan of 1944-45 put forth by Indian
India and Pakistan agreed.
capitalists provided for
2. the princely states to remain independent
1. Comprehensive land reforms
or join either India or Pakistan.
2. Cooperativization of production
3. both the dominions to make
3. Government intervention and regulation
constitutions of their respective
in the economy
countries.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 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
7. With reference to the Rampa Rebellion of 10. All India Federation scheme proposed under
1922, consider the following statements: Government of India Act, 1935 never came
in to existance because:
1. It was led by Alluri Sita Rama Raju.
1. Princes were reluctant to join as it did
2. The primary cause of the movement
not resolve the issue of pararmountcy.
were the unjust forest laws.
2. Muslim league opposed the scheme as it
3. It spread across North India and parts of wanted decentralisation with a weak
western India. central government.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.

(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. With reference to the Justice movement,
8. With reference to the Indian Press Act, 1910 consider the following statements:
which of the following statements is correct? 1. It aimed to secure representation for the
non-brahmins in the legislature.
(a) It was enacted to repeal the Vernacular
2. It was centered in the Bombay
Press Act.
presidency.
(b) It imposed strict censorship on both Which of the statements given above is/are
vernacular and english publications. correct?
(c) It was based on the recommendations of (a) 1 only
a committee led by Motilal Nehru. (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) It was enacted during the tenure of Lord
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Curzon.
12. Sprites and CubeSats, sometimes seen in

9. ‘Farmer Zone’, recently seen in news, is news, are
envisaged as a (a) types of spacecraft.
(a) platform that offers cloud based (b) techniques used in data analytics.
solutions to local needs of farmers. (c) types of amphibious assault ships.

(d) techniques used in vaccination.
(b) regional agri-mandis, hosted outside
government mandis.
13. In the context of Indian National Movement,
(c) group of Farmer Producer Organizations Atmashakti, Dhumketu and Navayuga were
to oversee the successful implementation (a) Journals
of e-NAM. (b) Secret Societies
(d) scheduled drive for credit disbursal to (c) Peasant groups
(d) Labour unions
small and marginal farmers.
14. Which of the following statements is/are 17. Consider following statements about Dr. B.
correct about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad? R. Ambedkar:
1. He was the founding member of All 1. He was in favour of separate electorate
India Khilafat Committee. for the Depressed Classes.
2. He was associated with Indian National 2. He signed Poona Pact with Gandhiji to
Congress but never became its assert his demand of separate electorate
President. for the Depressed Classes.
3. He held the portfolio of Education 3. He strongly opposed partition of India
Minister in the Government formed in along religious lines.
1947. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 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
18. Which of the following was/were the main

15. Consider the following statements regarding
goals of Wavell’s Breakdown Plan?
August Offer of 1940:
1. A safe withdrawal of the British from
1. It proposed complete independence as
India.
the objective for India.
2. To avoid a partition of India by
2. It provided for expansion of the
attempting to maintain it as one
Viceroy’s Executive Council.
geographic entity.
3. It provided for setting up of a
3. To give the Muslim League an equal say
Constituent Assembly consisting only of
Indians. in constitution formation.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
16. Who among the following leaders were 19. Which of the following journals/newspapers
members of Congress Socialist Party? were actively used to bring awareness
1. Jayaprakash Narayan against partition of Bengal?
2. Acharya Narendra Dev 1. Bengalee
3. Jawahar Lal Nehru 2. Hitabadi
4. Minoo Masani 3. Sanjibani
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 3 only
20. Consider the following organisations: 23. The term ‘FASTag’, sometimes in the news,
1. Social Service League refers to a/an
2. All India Trade Union Congress (a) port modernisation initiative to reduce
3. Indian Reform Association
the turnaround time of cargo ships.
Narayan Malhar Joshi was associated with
(b) initiative to improve logistics and supply
the establishment of which of the above?
(a) 1 and 2 only chain efficiency.
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) proposal to set up electric vehicle
(c) 1 and 3 only charging stations along national
(d) 2 only highways.
(d) electronic toll collection programme on
21. Which of the following are the advantages of toll plazas of national highways.
lithium-ion batteries over lead acid batteries?
1. Lithium-ion batteries are lighter than
24. Consider the following:
lead acid batteries and are more efficient
1. Personal sacrifices
in terms of charging and discharging.
2. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have 2. Belief in the capacity of the masses
greater cycle life than lead acid batteries. 3. Direct political action
3. Lithium-ion batteries are cleaner in Which of the above were the basic tenets of
terms of their environmental impact than revolutionary school of thought during
lead-acid batteries. freedom struggle?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
25. With reference to the Small Farmers’ Agri-
22. With reference to the nationalist response to Business Consortium (SFAC), consider the
British participation in first World following statements:
War, consider the following statements: 1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry
1. The Moderates supported the empire in
of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
the war as a matter of duty.
2. It focusses on increasing incomes of
2. The Extremists supported the war efforts
in the belief that Britain would repay small and marginal farmers through
India's loyalty in the form of self- development of agribusiness.
government. 3. It is implementing the National
3. The revolutionaries decided to utilize the Agriculture Market Electronic Trading
opportunity to wage a war on British platform (e-NAM).
rule and liberate the country.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
26. With reference to the history of modern 29. Which of the following was the reason
India, the MacDonnell Commission was behind Gandhiji's resignation from the
related to
Indian National Congress (INC) in 1934?
(a) suggest separate electorate to depressed
(a) Difference of opinion over the Poona
castes.
Pact with Ambedkar.
(b) recommend measures for famine relief.
(c) British policy towards tribes of Central (b) Non-involvement of INC in the third
India. Round Table Conference.
(d) to recommend changes in use of (c) To take responsibility of failure of Civil
language in administrative work.
Disobedient Movement.
(d) The emergence of various ideologies
27. With reference to the Wardha scheme of
made Gandhiji realise his declining
education, consider the following
statements: influence on INC.
1. There was no place for religious
education in this scheme. 30. The term ‘Aggregate Measurement of
2. It focused on courses through mother Support’, sometimes seen in news, is used in
tongue of students. the context of the affairs of:
3. It proposed a special Board for women
(a) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
education.
(b) World Trade Organisation (WTO)
correct? (c) BRICS
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Regional Comprehensive Economic

(b) 3 only Partnership (RCEP)
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 31. The second phase of Civil Disobedience
Movement did not sustain for long because
28. Gandhiji formed the Passive Resistance
(a) the government accepted the demands of
Association to campaign against the
(a) European indigo planters in Champaran the movement and invited Gandhiji for
to abolish the tinkathia system. the negotiations.

(b) British government's decision to increase (b) masses were prepared but popular
land revenue during the famine leaders were arrested.
conditions in Kheda district .
(c) Gandhiji and other leaders had no time
(c) mill-owners of Ahmedabad for an
to build up the tempo.
increase in pay of the workers.
(d) new legislation in South Africa which (d) the congress was contented with the
made it mandatory to carry registration provisions of the Government of India

certificates by the Indians. act of 1935.
32. With reference to C. Rajagopalachari 36. Codex Alimentarius, often seen in news,
Formula, consider the following statements: deals with which of the following?
1. Under this, Muslim League was to (a) Food Safety
endorse Congress demand for (b) Cyber crime
independence. (c) Wildlife trafficking
2. It was supported by Gandhiji. (d) International Trade
correct? 37. With reference to the Rowlatt Stayagraha,
(a) 1 only consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only 1. Mahatma Gandhi set up a Satyagraha
(c) Both 1 and 2 Sabha for organising the Satyagraha.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It met with success as Rowlatt Act was
immediately repealed.
3. It was a completely non-violent
33. The object of the Public Safety bill was to
movement.
(a) provide security to people against
Japanese invasion.
not correct?
(b) regulate the movement of Ghadar party
(a) 1 only
leaders.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) provide vaccination against smallpox.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) deport communist leaders from India. (d) 1, 2 and 3
34. Consider the following pairs: 38. Mahatma Gandhi opposed separate
Uprising Area electorate for untouchables because he
1. Ahom : Assam believed that :
2. Santhal : Rajmahal (a) it was introduced without the consent of
3. Kol : Chhotanagpur minority.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly (b) it would weaken Mahatma Gandhi's
matched? position as a leader.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) it would ensure that untouchables
(b) 2 and 3 only remained untouchables in perpetuity.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) none of the above
(d) 1, 2 and 3
39. With reference to Business and Climate
35. With reference to the annulment of Partition Summit, consider the following statements:
of Bengal in 1911, consider the following 1. It aims to bring business and
statements: governments together to agree on low
1. It was done by Viceroy Lord Minto-II. carbon strategies.
2. It was done in order to curb the menace 2. It aims to reach net zero emissions over
of revolutionary nationalists. the next half century.
3. It was welcomed by Muslim political 3. The 2017 summit was held in New
elite. Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
40. Which of the following nationalist leader 44. In the context of Indian freedom struggle,
was the author of 'Gita Rahasya' and 'The 'Karnataka method' was used as a strategy in
Arctic Home in the Vedas'? which of the following movements?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi (a) Swadeshi movement
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Non-Cooperation movement
(c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(c) Civil Disobedience movement
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) Quit India movement
41. 'Government at a Glance' report is released

45. Which among the following werea part of
by which of the following?
(a) OECD eleven demands of Mahatma Gandhi before
(b) UNDP the launch of Civil Disobedience

(c) IMF Movement?
(d) World Bank 1. Reduction of military expenditure and
civil service salaries
42. ‘Sankalp Se Sidhi’ program was recently 2. Commutation of the death sentence for
organized by the government across the Bhagat singh and his comrades
country to commemorate which of the
3. Changes in the Arms Act
following?
4. Abolition of salt tax
(a) Champaran Satyagraha
(b) Quit India movement
given below.
(c) Swadeshi movement
(d) Home Rule League movement (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
43. The Tripuri Session of the Indian National (c) 2 and 4 only
Congress (1939) was important in the (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
modern Indian history because
1. Subhash Chandra Bose was elected 46. With reference to the Lucknow Pact of 1916,
President for the first time at this consider the following statements:
session. 1. It offered a joint League-Congress
2. It was marked by internal strife between
scheme for constitutional reforms and
the Congress members.
demanding dominion status for India.
3. A resolution reiterating Gandhiji’s
2. It was accepted by the Montagu-
leadership was moved by Govind
Chelmsford Reforms in 1919.
Ballabh Pant.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?

(b) 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
47. Consider the following statements: 50. In the context of Tilak Swaraj Fund,
1. She was a social reformer and freedom consider the following statements:
fighter. 1. It was constituted during home rule
2. She persuaded Gandhiji not to restrict movement.
the salt agitation to men alone. 2. It aimed at collecting money to aid
3. She courted arrest by breaking salt law India’s freedom struggle and resistance
and liquor law. to the British rule.
The above statements describe which of the
correct?
following historical personality?
(a) 1 only
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) 2 only
(b) Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Usha Mehta
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Rani Gaidinliu
51. With reference to activities under the non-

48. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, cooperation movement, consider the
consider the following events: following statements:
1. Announcement of the Cabinet Mission. 1. Boycott of government aided colleges.
2. Elections for the Constituent Assembly. 2. Boycott of British courts.
3. Shimla Conference. 3. Surrender of titles and honorary offices.
What is the correct chronological sequence 4. Programme of council entry to obstruct
of the above events? the British activities.
(a) 1-2-3 Which of the statements given above are
(b) 2-1-3 correct?
(c) 3-2-1 (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 3-1-2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
49. Which of the following are correct with
reference to the ‘Digital Police Portal’,
52. With reference to the Technology and
launched recently by the government?
Innovation Support Center (TISC) program,
1. It is a platform for citizens to file crime
consider the following statements:
related complaints online.
1. It is a program led by the World
2. It is a platform to serve as a national
Intellectual Property Organization
database of crime records for the
(WIPO).
purpose of investigation or policy 2. The program has its focus on innovators
making. in developing countries.
3. It has been launched under the Crime 3. NITI Aayog has been designated as the
and Criminal Tracking Network & national focal point for the TISC
Systems (CCTNS) project. national network in India.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2 only
53. Which among the following is/are notcorrect 56. Which among the following
with respect to the Communal Award? activity/activities was/were undertaken by
1. It gave minority status to depressed Bal Gangadhar Tilak, after his release from
class. Mandalay jail in 1914?
2. Congress rejected the Communal 1. He started Home Rule League
movement.
Award.
2. He made efforts for entry of extremists
in Indian National Congress.
given below.
3. He professed his support to violent
(a) 1 only
revolutionary activities in India.
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
54. Consider the following events during India's (c) 1 and 2 only
struggle for freedom: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Announcement of Communal Award
2. Formation of All India Kisan Sabha and 57. With reference to the national freedom
Congress Socialist Party struggle, what does Praja Mandal refer to?
3. Second and Third Round Table (a) A parallel government formed during the
Quit India Movement.
Conferences
(b) An organisation of Princely states where
Theaboveevents occurred during the tenure
they discussed their common interets.
of which of the following Governor
(c) Nationalist people's organisations in the
Generals?
Indian Princely states
(a) Lord Irwin (d) A revolutionary group in Bengal to wage
(b) Lord Linlithgow an armed struggle against British rule in
(c) Lord Willingdon India.
(d) Lord Reading
58. Which among the following demands of
55. Which of the following was/were the Muslim League was/were accepted under
component(s) of Gandhiji's Struggle-Truce- 'Delhi Proposal'?
Struggle (S-T-S) strategy? 1. Joint electorate with reserved seats for
1. Phase of non-mass movement muslims.
2. Phase of extra-legal mass struggle 2. Representation to muslims in Bengal and
Punjab in proportion to thier population.
3. Continious mass struggle till freedom is
3. Formation of three Muslim majority
achieved
provinces.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
given below.
(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
59. He became the principal of Bengal National 62. The term 'Joint Interpretative Notes' is
College and was arrested in Alipore sometimes seen in the news with reference
Conspiracy Case. He also started two to
journals- Karamyogi in English and Dharma (a) protection of intellectual property rights.
in Bengali. He also became chief editor of
(b) promotion and protection of
Bande Mataram journal started by Bipin
investments.
Chandra pal. For him aim of political action
(c) joint development of defence
was the total independence of the country.
equipments.
Which of the following personality is best
described by the above passage? (d) joint exploration of resources in open
(a) C.R Das oceans.

(b) Surendera Nath Banerjee
(c) Aurobindo Ghosh 63. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Krishan Kumar Mitra. Mohammed Ali Jinnah :
1. He was one of the founding members of
60. He was associated with India House, an All India Muslim League.
organization formed by Shyamji 2. He has presided only one session
Krishnavarman in London. He organized of Indian National Congress.
secret societies like Mitra Mela and Abhinav
3. He was the first Governor General of
bharat. He declared revolt of 1857 as First
Pakistan.
War of Independence.
Which of the following personality is best
correct?
described by above passage?
(a) Sachin Sanyal (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Lala Hardayal (b) 3 only

(c) V.D Savarkar (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Rash Behari Bose (d) 1 and 3 only
61. With reference to the Desai-Liaqat pact, 64. With reference to Third Round Table
consider the following statements: Conference held in 1932, consider the
1. It was a result of failure of the Wavell following statements:
plan.
1. Congress did not participate.
2. It proposed for the representation of
2. Its discussion led to the formulation of
minorities in the Interim government at
Government of India Act, 1935.
the centre.
correct?
correct?

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
65. With reference to the Swadesh Bandhab 69. Which of the following is not correct
Samiti during Swadeshi Movement, consider regarding the Wavell Plan of 1945?
the following statements:
(a) All members of the Viceroy’s Executive
1. It was the first revolutionary
organization in Bengal. Council except the commander-in-chief
2. It was formed by Ashwini Kumar Dutt. were to be Indians.
3. It was able to secure mass support (b) Muslims were to have one-third
predominantly from muslim peasantry.
representation in the Executive Council.
correct? (c) Shimla Conference was organized to
(a) 1 and 3 only discuss the provisions of Wavell Plan.
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) It was finally not accepted by both
(c) 1 and 2 only
Muslim League and the Congress.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
66. 'Value Capture Financing', a term often seen 70. With reference to the Ahmedabad mill strike
in news, is related to: of 1918, consider the following statements:
(a) PSU disinvestment 1. It was over the issue of non-payment of
(b) Stock market fluctuation
bonus to famine-affected workers.
(c) Public financing
(d) Currency devaluation 2. Gandhiji used the weapon of hunger
strike for first time.
67. Which of the following was not a reason for 3. The strike was unsuccessful and was
the popular outburst during the Quit India suppressed violently by the British.
movement?
(a) The racist treatment of Indian
immigrants in South-East Asia. correct?
(b) There was discontent against rising food (a) 1 and 3 only
prices. (b) 2 only
(c) News of reverses suffered by British in
(c) 1 and 2 only
the second World War.
(d) Failure of the Shimla Conference. (d) 1, 2 and 3
68. Consider the following statements about 71. Which of the following resolutions was/were
Dandi March: passed by Calcutta Session of Indian
1. It was accompanied by boycott of
National Congress in 1906?
foreign cloth and liquor.
2. Gandhiji was arrested after the dandi 1. Swadeshi
march. 2. Swaraj
3. It was successful in reducing 3. Boycott
government revenues and imports from
Britain
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only (d) 2 only

72. It was one of the greatest peasant agitation in 76. In which of the following regions Parallel
the north and north eastern district of Bengal governments were set up during the Quit
province of British India. The uprising India movement?
originated due to the share cropping system
1. Ballia
that prevailed in Bengal. The central slogan
of this movement was "nij khamare dhan 2. Tamluk
tolo". 3. Satara
Which among the following peasant 4. Jhansi
movements is best described by the above Select the correct answer using the code
passage?
given below.
(a) Tebhaga movement
(b) Indigo revolt (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Pabna peasant movement (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Moplah rebellion (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
73. ‘Sohum’, launched recently by the
government, is a device that can be used to 77. With reference to the Sadler Commission of
(a) measure salinity in soil.
1917, consider the following statements:
(b) check for hearing response in a newborn.
(c) check levels of fluoride contamination in 1. It focussed on university education and
water. overlooked primary and secondary
(d) deliver targeted drugs inside the body. education.
2. It encouraged female education.
74. Congress opposed the Government of India Which of the statements given above is/are
Act, 1935 as 'totally disappointing' but it
correct?
decided to contest the elections in 1937 with
(a) 1 only
the objective:
(a) of showing how unpopular the Act was (b) 2 only
(b) to introduce radical changes in (c) Both 1 and 2
administration (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) to win the majority of seats in the
legislative council
78. With reference to South Asia Subregional
(d) None of the above
Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity
75. With reference to the Lala Lajpat Rai, Investment Program, consider the following
consider the following statements: statements:
1. He was an active member of Arya 1. It aims to improve road connectivity and
Samaj. efficiency in the North-east region in
2. He established Servants of People
India.
Society.
2. It works under the aegis of SAARC.
3. He organized the Indian League of
America. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. Annie Besant was associated with setting up 82. Which of the following publishes the SDG
of : Index and Dashboards Report?
1. Bharat Stree Mahamandal, the first all- (a) UN Sustainable Development Solutions
women's organisation in India. Network
2. Hindu College in 1817. (b) World Health Organisation
(c) World Bank
given below.
(d) International Monetary Fund
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
83. Which of the following demands were put
(c) Both 1 and 2
forth in Kisan Manifesto brought out in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1936?
80. Which of the following countries have
1. Complete abolition of land revenue and
signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of
rent
Nuclear Weapons?
2. Security of tenure for tenants
1. United States
3. Recognition of peasant unions
2. India
3. Bangladesh 4. A living wage for agricultural labourers
4. Nepal Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only
84. With reference to the Mentor India
81. Which of the following factors led to the Campaign, consider the following
collapse of Khilafat movement?
statements:
1. Factionalism within Khilafat Committee
1. It aims to provide market-relevant
2. Differences between Gandhiji and
vocational training to rural youth.
Khilafat leaders
2. It is an initiative of Ministry of Skill
3. Abolition of Caliphate by Mustafa
Development And Entrepreneurship.
Kamal Pasha
correct?
given below.
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

85. With reference to the Eka movement, 88. Which among the following was/were part
consider the following statements: of Jinnah's fourteen demands?
1. It was a peasant movement. 1. Provincial autonomy
2. The main grievances were the extraction
2. Full religious freedom to all
of high rent and the oppression of
thekedars. communities.
3. The movement did not have a leadership 3. One third muslim representation in the
of its own and remained under Congress Central legislature.
leadership. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 only
86. Which among the following was/were the 89. With reference to the Tana Bhagat
factors behind the rise of peasant movements movement, consider the following
in India in 1930s? statements:
1. The Great Economic Depression
1. It was a tribal uprising under the
2. Launch of Civil Disobedience
Movement leadership of Jatra Oraon.
3. Establishment of All India Kisan Sabha 2. It was against the exploitation of
Select the correct answer using the code zamindars.
given below. Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
87. Which of the following was/were the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
objectives of the Hindustan Socialist
Republican Association (HSRA)? 90. Why did Gandhiji choose salt as symbol of
1. Substitute British Imperialism in India protest during the Civil Disobedience
by a federated republic of the United
Movement?
States of India.
1. Salt tax affected all sections of the
2. Rouse the consciousness of the people to
the futility of the Gandhian methods of population
non-violence. 2. Salt issue would unify all political party
3. Demonstrate the desirability of mass in India
based movements and prayers & 3. Salt tax did not threaten government
petitions for achieving complete finances
independence.
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
91. Consider the following statements regarding 94. With reference to the Self-respect
Nehru report: movement, consider the following
1. Its provision applied to both British statements:
India and Princely states. 1. It was led by Jyotiba Phule.
2. It was approved during Lahore session 2. It aimed at rejection of Brahminical
of Congress, 1929 religion and culture.
3. It was opposed by the Jawahar Lal 3. It involved formalizing of weddings
Nehru and Subhash chandra Bose. without Brahmin priests.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(b) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
92. Which of the following were the factors

95. Consider the following statements with
behind the impoverishment of peasantry
reference to Mountbatten Plan:
during the British rule in India?
1. It sought to give dominion status to India
1. Excessive land revenue demand
and Pakistan.
2. High rates of interests charged by
2. It provided for the setting up of
moneylenders
Boundary Commission.
3. Introduction of transferability of land
3. The plan lacked any provision for
Select the correct answer using code given
conducting a referendum to determine
below.
which sides a region would go to.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
93. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the 1945-46 elections in India:
1. There was a strong communal character
in the pattern of voting. 96. With reference to the Swarajaya Party,
2. The elections were conducted on the consider the following statements:
basis of universal adult franchise. 1. It was set up at the Gaya session of
3. The Hindu Mahasabha established itself Indian National Congress.
as a dominant party among non-muslims 2. It aimed to obstruct the proceedings of
in these elections. legislative councils.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
97. Consider the following statements regarding 99. With reference to the Simon Commission,
All India State People Conference: consider the following statements:
1. Its objective was to raise moderate 1. It recommended the replacement of
demands for democratic rights and dyarchy with responsible government in
constitutional changes in Princely States. the provinces.
2. It was formed by the Indian National
2. Indians protested against the
Congress with its headquarter at
commission as there was no Indian
Bombay.
member in the commission.
3. Lala Hardayal died during the protest of
correct?
Simon commission.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
98. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 1 and 3 only
Bhulabhai Desai: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. He was a member of the Central
Legislative Assembly. 100. The February Declaration by British Prime
2. He appeared for the defence of the Minister Clement Attlee was made in
officers of the Indian National Army relation to
accused of treachery against British. (a) seeking cooperation of Indians during
3. He joined the Home rule league the world war
movement led by Annie Besant. (b) seeking participation of Congress in the
Round Table Conferences
correct?
(c) call upon Gandhiji to break his fast
(a) 1, 2 and 3
during the Quit India movement
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) transfer of power from Britain to India.
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 only
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correct? given below.

a committee led by Motilal Nehru. (b) 2 only

12. Sprites and CubeSats, sometimes seen in

solutions to local needs of farmers. (c) types of amphibious assault ships.

18. Which of the following was/were the main

(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Regional Comprehensive Economic

to abolish the tinkathia system. the negotiations.

made it mandatory to carry registration provisions of the Government of India

41. 'Government at a Glance' report is released

(b) UNDP the launch of Civil Disobedience

given below. correct?

51. With reference to activities under the non-

(a) C.R Das oceans.

(b) Lala Hardayal (b) 3 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

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Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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