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1. Which among the following was/were the
reasons for the decline of the revolutionary
nationalist movement during 1930s?
1. Lack of social base among the masses.
2. Repression by British government.
3. Lack of a central leadership.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
4. Which of the following is the three pronged
strategy used by the British to contain both
moderates and extremists post partition of
Bengal?
(a) Suppression-Conciliation-Repression
(b) Conciliation-Suppression-Repression
(c) Repression-Suppression-Conciliation
(d) Repression-Conciliation-Suppression
5. In the context of Indian National movement,

(d) 1, 2 and 3 the term Hali system refers to -

(a) a system of bonded labour prevailing in
2. Which of the following were part of Gandhi- western India.
Irwin pact of 1931? (b) a financial system to facilitate trade
1. Release of all the political prisoners not transactions in southern India.
convicted of violence (c) a land revenue system prevalent in
2. Public enquiry into police excesses Central India.
3. Suspension of Civil Disobedience
(d) a system of appointing village headmen
Movement
in British India.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
6. With reference to the views of
(a) 1 only
the Swarajist section of the Congress,
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only consider the following statements:

(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. They advocated participation of

Congress in the legislature.
3. Which of the following were related to Non- 2. They were opposed to the idea of mass
cooperation Movement? struggle to attain independence.
1. Volunteer Corps 3. Jawahar Lal Nehru supported the ideas
2. Parallel Governments of the Swarajists.
3. Gandhi - Reading talks
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. With reference to the national freedom 11. Lala Lajpat Rai is associated with which of
struggle, what does Jatiya Sarkar refer to? the following?
(a) An organization that carried out 1. Agitation against Simon commission
underground revolutionary activities. 2. Servants of People society
(b) A parallel government formed during 3. Arya Samaj
the Quit India Movement.
Select the correct answer using the codes
(c) A committee that carried out mass
given below.
struggle in Princely States.
(a) 1 only
(d) An interim government formed after
(b) 1 and 2 only
resignation of congress ministries in
1939. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. The 'Pledge of Independence' was officially
promulgated during which of the following 12. Which of the following benefits can be
movements? obtained by agro-irradiation process?
(a) Swadeshi Movement, 1905 1. Disinfestation of insect- pests in stored
(b) Non-cooperation Movement, 1920 products
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement, 1930 2. Delay in ripening in fruits and
(d) Quit India Movement, 1942 vegetables
3. Inhibition of sprouting in tubers and
9. Consider the following pairs: bulbs.
Newspapers Associated Personality
4. Destruction of microbes responsible for
1. Indian Mirror : Debendranath Tagore
food spoilage
2. Sudharak : G.K Gokhale
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Swadesamitran : G. Subramaniya Aiyar
given below.
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

10. With reference to the role of women in 13. Consider the following pairs:
Indian National Movement and reforms Author Work
related to them, which of the statements
given below is not correct? 1. Sachin Sayal : Bandi Jiwan
(a) Nari Bahinis or women brigades were 2. Prafulla Chaki : Philosophy of Bomb
formed during Tebhaga movement to
resist colonial police. 3. Jawaharlal Nehru : On the Path of
(b) The Government of India Act, 1935 Liberation
provided reserved seats for women in Which of the pairs given above is/are
the provincial legislatures.
(c) Women's Indian Association, the first correct?
women association at all India level was (a) 1 only
established under the leadership of
Sarojini Naidu. (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) The Rani of Jhansi Regiment, the (c) 2 and 3 only
Women Regiment of the Indian National (d) 1, 2 and 3
Army was led by Laxmi Sehgal.
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14. Which of the following publishes the 17. Which of the following nationalist
"Emission Gap Report"? organisation was/were setup during the
swadeshi movement?
(a) Intergovermental Panel on Climate
1. Bengal National College
Change 2. National Council of Education
(b) United Nations Environment 3. Bengal Technical Institute
Select the correct answer using the codes
Programme
given below
(c) United Nations Framework Convention (a) 1 only
on Climate Change (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) International Energy Agency
(d) 1, 2 and 3

15. With reference to Champaran Satyagraha, 18. With reference to the plan proposed by C
consider the following statements: Rajagopalachari, consider the following
statements:
1. It was during this movement that 1. The plan intended to resolve the
Gandhiji formulated the policy of deadlock between the Congress and the
Satyagraha. British government
2. The plan was endorsed by Mahatama
2. At Champaran, the cultivators were
Gandhi.
forced to cultivate under the tinkathia 3. It provided a plan for partition.
system. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
3. Rajendra Prasad and J.B. Kriplani
(a) 1 and 2 only
participated in this satyagraha. (b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only 19. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 only the policies of Congress during the national
(c) 2 and 3 only movement:
1. To concentrate on India's freedom
(d) 1, 2 and 3
struggle, it refrained from advocating for
independence of other Asian and African
16. Quit India movement was not characterized countries.
2. It always opposed the use of the India's
by which of the following?
army and resources to serve British
(a) The emergence of parallel governments interests in Africa and Asia.
in some parts of the country was 3. In protest of British Imperialism,
Congress initially supported the fascist
witnessed.
governments in Japan, Germany and
(b) It marked a new high in terms of popular Italy.
participation in the national movement. Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) The British Government reacted to the correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
movement with severe repression. (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) It was non-violent in character (c) 2 only
throughout the country. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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20. With reference to Non- cooperation 22. Consider the following statements regarding

movement, consider the following Khilafat movement:

statements: 1. It was led by Muhammad Ali and

1. The policy of non- cooperation was Shaukat Ali.

adopted at the Lahore session of Indian 2. It brought urban muslims into the fold of

National Congress. national movement.

2. It called for boycott of elections to 3. The movement was supported by the

central and provincial assemblies. newspapers- Comrade and Al Hilal.

3. It was suspended due to violence at Which of the statements given above is/are

Chauri Chaura. correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only

correct? (b) 1 only

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

(b) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 23. In which of the following Gandhian
movement, an internal intelligence wing was

21. Which of the following statements related to setup to secure intelligence about

"stubble burning", often seen in news, is/are government moves and to shadow own

correct? errant members?

1. It refers to the burning of agricultural (a) Bardoli Satyagraha

residues. (b) Kheda Satyagraha

(c) Eka Movement
2. It is a feature exclusive to shifting
(d) Champaran Satyagraha
cultivation.

3. It is a major cause for increased level of

24. Which of the following was a result of the
pollution during winter in Northern
pressure from the allied nations towards
India.
seeking active cooperation of Indians, during
Select the correct answer using the code
the second world war?
given below.
(a) August Offer
(a) 1 only
(b) Cripps Mission
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Wavell Plan
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Cabinet Mission
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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25. With reference to the General Elections in 29. Congress condemned the Government of
1945, consider the following statements: India Act, 1935 as "totally disappointing"
1. There was a debate between Swarajists
but still it fought elections in 1937 with the
and no-changers on the issue of
contesting elections. objective of
2. The issue of INA trials was taken up in (a) implementing Nehru report
the election campaign by the Congress . (b) having a congressman as Prime Minister
3. The Muslim league performed badly as of India
compared to the elections of 1937.
(c) showing how unpopular the Act was
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (d) formulation of constitution for
(a) 1 and 2 only Independent India
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
30. Consider the following pairs:
(d) 1 and 3 only
Conspiracy case Personalities involved
26. Which of the following regional groupings 1. Muzzafarpur : Sachin Sanyal and Rash
was created by Bangkok Declaration? Conspiracy Behari Bose.
(a) SCO 2. Delhi : Prafulla Chaki and
(b) BIMSTEC
Conspiracy Kudiram Bose.
(c) WTO
(d) SAARC 3. Lahore : Bhagat Singh
Conspiracy
27. "RUSTOM-II", which was recently Which of the pairs given above is/are
developed by DRDO is:
correct?
(a) an unmanned aerial vehicle
(a) 1 only
(b) a supersonic jet
(c) a night vision device (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) an agricultural robot (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
28. With reference to the Wavell Plan of 1945,
consider the following statements:
1. Viceroy's executive council was to be 31. Government of India Act 1935 was the
converted into interim government. outcome of
2. Hindus and Muslims were to be given 1. Simon Commission Report
equal representation in the executive
2. Nehru Report
council.
3. Third Round Table Conference.
3. The Shimla conference was convened to
discuss its provisions. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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32. The "Zero Defect-Zero Effect" scheme of
the government is related to which of the
followings:
(a) Start-up India Programme
(b) National Programme for LED-based
Home and Street Lighting
(c) National Organ Donation Programme
(d) Make in India Programme
33. The extremist leaders of Indian National
Congress supported the government in
World War-I because:
(a) the british granted majority of their
demands through Minto - Morley
reforms.
(b) they hoped that Britain would repay
Indias loyalty with self-government.
(c) the war had improved economic 37.
conditions of India by way of increased
demand.
(d) the Britain's cause of war was just.
34. Which of the following is/ are the objective
of recently constituted Public Debt
Management Cell?
(a) to assist RBI in formulation of monetary
policy.
(b) to allow separation of debt management
functions of RBI.
(c) to effectively handle the liability of
government of India.
(d) Both (b) and (c).
35. With reference to 'Delhi Manifesto' consider
the following statements:
1. It demanded that the Round Table
Conference should formulate a scheme
38.
for implementation of dominion status.
2. Its rejection led to the demand of Purna
Swaraj in Lahore session of INC.
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
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36. With reference to Ahmedabad Mill strike,
consider the following statements:
1. It was related to a dispute between the
workers and the European mill owners
regarding working hours.
2. It was the first instance of a hunger-
strike by Gandhiji in India.
3. It led to the formation of Textile Labour
Association.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to the cellular jail in
Andaman, consider the following
statements:
1. The idea of establishing the jail initiated
during the revolt of 1857.
2. Revolutionaries involved in Lahore
Conspiracy Case and Chittagong
Armoury Raid case were imprisoned
here.
3. V. D. Savarkar was imprisoned here in
connection with his revolutionary
activities abroad.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following institutions has
recently recommended a "sugar tax" on
certain beverages?
(a) World Bank (WB)
(b) United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
(c) World Health Organisation (WHO)
(d) Food and Agriculture Organisation
(FAO)
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39. Which of the following statements is/are 41. Which among the following were part of

correct regarding the Left Movement of Jinnah's fourteen demands?

1920s?
1. Separation of Sindh from Bombay
1. It was critical of both Swarajists and
2. Separate electrorates for muslims
constructive workers.
3. Federal constitution with residual power
2. It favoured complete independence.
to provinces.
3. It worked within the Congress and

remained integral part of National 4. One -third muslim representation in the

movement. Central legislature.

Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

40. With reference to Wardha scheme of basic

education, consider the following 42. Consider the following statements regarding
statements:
Satyagraha Sabha:
1. It was inspired by Gandhian ideas in his
1. It was formed to protest Rowlatt Act.
weekly 'Harijan'.
2. Members of Home Rule Leagues also
2. The underlying principle behind this
joined Satyagraha sabha.
education was 'learning through activity'.

3. It received massive support from the 3. It led to first mass strike of freedom

masses and was continued in the later struggle.

years. Which of the statements given above is/are

Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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43. With reference to Deccan Riots in the late 46. Which of the following correctly describes
19th century, consider the following the policy of Indian National Congress
statements: towards the Princely States, as enunciated in
1. It was mainly directed against the its resolution passed at Nagpur in 1920?
Britisher's oprressive land revenue 1. It called upon Princes to grant
policies. responsible government in their States.
2. The civil courts gave the ruling in favour 2. It emphasized that no distinction was to
of the peasants which led to the be made between the people of British
appointment of Deccan Riots India and the Princely States.
Commission.
3. It supported the people of the states to
3. The Agriculturists Relief Act of 1879
undertake political activity as members
was passed to provide relief to the
of local Praja Mandals.
Deccan peasants.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

44. In the context of "Hydrothermal vents" 47. Upon the outbreak of the second world war
which of the following statements is/are in 1939, who among the following leaders
correct? advocated for immediate mass Satyagraha?
1. These are places where chemical-rich 1. Gandhiji
fluids emanate from the seafloor. 2. Subhas Chandra Bose
2. They are detrimental to the survival of 3. Jawaharlal Nehru
deep sea life. Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
48. Which among the following leaders was/
45. Which of the following is/are centres of were associated with Swarajya Party?
seaweed farming in India?
1. C. R. Das
1. Gulf of Mannar
2. Motilal Nehru
2. Gulf of Kutchch
3. Vithalbhai Patel
3. Andaman islands
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 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

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49. "Yamanaka genes", recently in news, is 52. With reference to the Mountbatten plan,

related to: consider the following statements:

(a) Cancer treatment 1. It provided Princely States the right

(b) Stem-cell research either to join the Dominion of India or of

(c) Bionics Pakistan or remain independent.

2. It proposed partition of the provinces of
(d) Alzheimer's Disease
Punjab and Bengal based on referendum
among the people.
50. In the support of a particular Gandhian
Which of the statements given above is/are
movement Subhash Chandra Bose resigned
correct?
from the civil service and was later
(a) 1 only
appointed as the principal of the National
(b) 2 only
College in Calcutta.
(c) Both 1 and 2
In the above passage, the movement refers
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
to?

(a) Non co-operation movement
(b) Civil disobedience movement
(c) Individual Satyagra
(d) Quit India movement
53. 'Asli Tarakki' is an awareness campaign for:
(a) Jan Dhan Yojana
(b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
(c) Income Declaration Scheme
(d) National RURBAN mission

51. Which of the following countries are part of

proposed International North-South 54. Which among the following was/

were not the reasons behind Congress
Corridor?
accepting the dominion status under
1. Russia
Mountbatten Plan, 1947?
2. China
(a) it would ensure peaceful and quick
3. India
transfer of power.
4. Iran
(b) it would allow for some more needed
5. Pakistan
continuity in bureaucracy and army.
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) it was more important for the Congress
given below.
to assume authority to keep a check on
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only the situation of that time.
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) all the above statements were the
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only reasons behind the Congress accepting
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only dominion status.
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55. Consider the following organisations: 58. Which of the following statements related to
1. Abhinav Bharat the Logistics Efficiency Enhancement
2. Anushilan Samiti Programme of the Government of India
3. Hindustan Socialist Republican is/are correct?
Association (HSRA) 1. It aims to enhance the freight
Which of the above mentioned organisations transportation in India
was/ were engaged in assassination of 2. The Ministry of Railways is the nodal
oppressive officials? implementing ministry.
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 1 and 2 only given below.
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
56. With reference to Public Safety Bill, 1928, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
consider the following statements:
1. It was proposed by the British 59. With reference to Tana Bhagat movement
government to acquire power to deport (1912-14), consider the following
'undesirable' foreigners. statements:
2. It was defeated in the legislature with the 1. It was a tribal movement which
help of Swarajists. emerged among the Mundas and Oraons
3. It was supported by the capitalist class as of Chottanagpur region of Bihar.
it prevented foreign investors from 2. It was characterized by a large scale
incorporation of Hindu practices into its
investing in India.
ideology.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It gradually got linked with the freedom
correct?
struggle as the tribals were followers of
(a) 1 only
Gandhian ideology.
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
57. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 2 and 3 only
Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. He started Khudai Khidmatgars
movement to wage an armed struggle
60. Which among the following is/are associated
against British rule in India.
with the reforms undertaken in civil services
2. He started the political
during the 20th century?
monthly Pukhtoon.
1. Montford Reforms
3. He led the Khilafat agitation in
2. Lee Commission
Peshawar.
3. Government of India Act of 1935
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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61. Which of the following was the committee 65. What is the chief purpose of the new high-
appointed by the British government to altitude research station "HIMANSH",
examine the working of Dyarchy in India? recently established in Spiti by the
(a) Muddiman commission Government of India?
(b) Hartog commission (a) Study of glacial movements
(c) Butler commission (b) Space observations
(d) Hunter commission (c) High altitude combat studies
(d) Study of alpine vegetation
62. A split in the congress was avoided in
Calcutta Congress, 1906 by electing a
66. Which of the following diseases have been
president acceptable to both Moderates and
classified as Neglected Tropical Diseases by
Extremists. Who among the following was
the World Health Organization?
elected as president for this session?
1. Dengue
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(b) Dadabhai Naoroji 2. Chikungunya
(c) Madan Mohan Malviya 3. Kala Azar
(d) Rash Behari Ghosh 4. Cancer
Select the correct answer using the code
63. Which of the following leaders was/were the given below.
members of the No Changers group? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. M.A. Ansari (b) 1 and 3 only
2. Ajmal Khan (c) 2 and 4 only
3. Rajendra Prasad (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. C. Rajagopalachari
Select the correct answer using code given 67. Which of the following is not correct about
below. Rabindranath Tagore?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) He advocated for combination of the
(b) 2 only
best elements of Western and Indian
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
education.
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) He opposed imperialism and supported
Indian nationalists.
64. Consider the following statements about the
(c) He propagated universal brotherhood
Great Indian Bustard:
1. It is found in the grasslands of Western and humanism.
India. (d) He presided over the congress session of
2. It is classified as critically endangered Madras in 1898.
species by IUCN Red list.
3. It is the state bird of Rajasthan. 68. Bengalee, Hitabadi, and Sanjibani were:
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Revolutionary groups of Bengal
correct? (b) Books written by Gandhiji
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) newspapers and journals of nationalist
(b) 1 and 3 only leaders
(c) 3 only (d) village militant groups during quit India
(d) 1, 2 and 3 movement
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69. Consider the following: 72. With reference to the Civil Disobedience

1. Muslim league Movement in India, consider the following

statements:
2. Communist Party of India
1. It received massive support from Indian
3. Hindu Mahasabha business class and women.
Which of the organizations given above 2. It remained a peaceful movement
throughout the country.
supported the Quit India Movement?
3. It was successful in reducing
(a) 1 only
government revenues and imports from
(b) 2 and 3 only Britain.
(c) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(d) None of the above
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
70. Which of the following is/are the (c) 2 and 3 only

components of Sagarmala Port Project? (d) 1, 2 and 3

1. Creation of new ports

73. Which of the following international
2. Improve port connectivity groupings recently agreed to set up an
3. Harness potential of coastal independent rating agency based on market-
oriented principles to strengthen global
communities
governance architecture?
4. Development of various islands along (a) G-20
India's coastline (b) BRICS
Select the correct answer using the code (c) SCO
(d) ASEAN
given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only 74. Consider the following pairs:

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only Mission of British Objective
government
(c) 2 and 4 only
1. August offer : Expansion of viceroys
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
executive council
2. Communal : Policy of separate
71. The song 'Bande Mataram' became widely award electorate
3. Cripps mission : Grant of dominion
popular for the first time during which of the
status
following movements? Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) Swadeshi Movement correctly matched?

(b) Non Cooperation Movement (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Quit India Movement (d) 1, 2 and 3
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75. The Indian capitalist class preferred 77. With reference to the provisions of the
constitutional form of struggle to mass civil Cripps Mission, consider the following

disobedience because, statements:

1. It provided for a Dominion Status to
1. the mass civil disobedience in a long
India.
run, could be a threat for capitalist class
2. Princely states were not to be
itself.
represented in the Constituent Assembly.
2. being at infant stage, Indian capitalist 3. Provincial Assemblies were to elect their
class was not so powerful to take up representatives to the Constituent
mass movement. Assembly.

3. mass civil disobedience hampered their Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
day to day business.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 78. Which of the following countries have used
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the democratic tool of referendum in recent
times to settle issues of national importance?
1. Britain
76. Consider the following statements
2. Scotland
regarding the Benami Transactions
3. Colombia
(Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016: Select the correct answer using the code
1. It prohibits recovery of the benami given below.
property by the real owner. (a) 1 only
2. Benami properties are liable for (b) 2 and 3 only

confiscation by the Government without (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
payment of compensation.
3. It provides for establishing an
79. The term "autophagy", recently seen in
Adjudicating Authority and Appellate the news, refers to:
Tribunal by the Central government. (a) process for degrading and recycling
Which of the statements given above is/are cellular components.
correct? (b) a type of relation between two trophic

(a) 1 and 2 only levels.

(c) process by which a gene transcripts
(b) 2 only
itself.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) an advanced forensic analysis
(d) 1, 2 and 3
technique.
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80. With reference to the establishment of FICCI 82. With reference to the Simon Commission,

during late 1920s by the Indian Capitalists, consider the following statements:

consider the following statements: 1. It recommended the replacement of

1. FICCI's role was limited to fighting for dyarchy with responsible government in
economic demands of the capitalists. the provinces.
2. It participated in the first round table 2. It was boycotted by all political parties
conference to put forward the capitalist in India.
class interests in Britain. 3. Rabindranath Tagore renounced his
3. It was recognized by the Britishers and knighthood to protest against Simon
the public as representative of Indian
commission.
business interest from all over the
Which of the statements given above is/are
country.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

83. "Indian Political leaders succeeded in

reaching an agreement with the British

81. Who among the following never presided
government, according to which the idea of
any of the sessions of Indian National
separate electorates for the Depressed
Congress?
Classes was abandoned, however the seats
1. Sarojini Naidu
reserved for them in the provincial
2. Mahatma Gandhi
legislatures and the Central Legislature were
3. Lala Lajpat Rai
increased."
Select the correct answer using the code
The agreement discussed in the above line
given below.
is:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Gandhi - Irwin Pact
(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 only (b) Poona Pact

(d) All the above leaders presided the (c) Congress - League Pact

Congress sessions. (d) Desai - Liaqat Pact

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84. With reference to Jallianwallah Bagh 87. "It declared a deadline of June 30, 1948 for
massacre, consider the following statements: the transfer of power with lapse of obligation
1. The public meeting was held to protest of British government on princely states, in
the the arrest of Saifuddin Kitchlew and
essence it was a reversion of the Cripps
Satyapal.
Offer."
2. The British public protested against the
The above line describes which of the
atrocities done by General Dyer.
3. The priests of Golden Temple honored following?
General Dyer and declared him to be a (a) Mountbatten Plan
Sikh. (b) Attlees Declaration
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Plan Balkan
correct? (d) Cabinet mission
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
88. Which of the following activities was/ were
(c) 1 and 3 only
carried out under Constructive Work by 'No-
(d) 1, 2 and 3
changers'?
85. Which of the following were the immediate 1. Hindu Muslim Unity.
reasons behind the launching of Quit India 2. Removing untouchability.
movement? 3. Setting up of National schools and
1. Failure of round table conferences. colleges.
2. Rising prices and war time shortages . Select the correct answer using the code
3. Reverses suffered by British in South
given below.
East Asia.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 1 and 3 only
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 89. Which of the following statements related to
the Commission for the Conservation of
86. With reference to Congress Socialist Party,
Antarctic Marine Living Resources
consider the following statements:
(CCAMLR) is/are correct?
1. It was founded by Jawahar Lal Nehru
1. It was established under the 'Convention
and Subash Chandra Bose.
2. It emerged as a rival political on Biological Diversity (CBD)'.
organisation to Indian National 2. It was established with the objective of
Congress. conserving Antarctic Marine life.
3. It offered conditional help for the British 3. India is a member country of CCAMLR.
war efforts during Second world war. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

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90. "During his time the Communal Award was
announced through which separate
communal electorates were set up which led
to ending the 'fast unto death' by Gandhiji in
Yeravada jail. Also during his tenure, the All
India Kisan Sabha and Congress Socialist
Party were founded as the socialist trend and
93. Which among the following is not correct
with respect to the Cabinet Mission plan,
1945?
(a) It suggested the setting up of an interim
government.
(b) It rejected the demand of Pakistan and
recommended union of India.

the peasant demands reached their highest (c) It recommended formation of constituent

peak." assembly elected by the provincial

legislative assemblies.
In the above given passage 'his' refers to
(d) Indian National Congress rejected the
which of the following Viceroys?
plan with objections to the provisions of
(a) Lord Irwin
grouping of states.
(b) Lord Linlithgow
(c) Lord Willingdon
94. With reference to Kheda satyagraha,
(d) Lord Reading
consider the following statements:
1. Mahatama Gandhi was appointed as a
91. Which of the following are published by the
member of the government committe
United Nations Development Programme
formed to resolve grievances of
(UNDP)?
peasants.
1. Human Development Report
2. Vallabhbhai Patel and Indulal Yagnik
2. Global Gender Gap Report participated in the movement.
3. Gender Inequality Index 3. Gujarat Sabha was founded by
4. Multidimensional Poverty Index Mahatama Gandhi to organize peasants
Select the correct answer using the code in Kheda.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only correct?
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
92. Which of the following was the objective of
the Desai-Liaqat pact? 95. China recently launched a 712 km
(a) To negotiate the two-nation theory communication line which is stated to be the
proposed by the Muslim League worlds longest secure telecommunications
(b) To finalize the composition of the network. It is based on which of the

Constitution-making body following technologies?

(c) To develop a joint strategy for mass (a) Remote sensing

(b) Telemetry
struggle against the British
(c) Quantum communication
(d) To find a mechanism for the formation
(d) Distributed access communication
of interim government
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96. Which of the following are the reasons for 99. Which of the following factors contributed
the rise and growth of Left Movement in to the rise of communalism during the
India? British period?
1. Development of Indian industries.
1. Swadeshi Movement
2. Economic crisis after the first world war.
2. Morley-Minto Reforms
3. Success of the Bolshevik Revolution in
Russia. 3. Lucknow Pact of 1916
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 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
97. The term "internal carbon price", recently
seen in the news, refers to: 100. Which among the following leaders led
(a) a business tool that enables companies to marches to protest against British salt tax
invest in low-carbon technologies during Civil Disobedience movement?
(b) an indicator developed by World Bank
1. C. Rajgopalachari
to quantify carbon emissions.
2. K. Kelappan
(c) a tax imposed by the Government of
India on polluting industries 3. Sarojini Naidu
(d) an analysis tool recommended by the Select the correct answer using the code
Paris Agreement to check CO2 given below.
emissions (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
98. Which of the following statements with
(c) 2 only
respect to Tripuri session of congress 1939 is
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Mahatma Gandhi advocated giving the
British Government a six-month
ultimatum to grant independence.
(b) In this session agrarian programme was
adopted by the Indian national congress.
(c) Forward bloc was formed by Subhash
Chandra Bose as the result of differences
in this session.
(d) It equivocally condemned the Nazi
attack on Poland as well as Nazism and
Fascism.

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