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Q1112009 · 30 Aug 2009
Which one of the following statements about Chandragupta II is not correct?
1. A.Kalidasa and Amarasimha were famous scholars in his court
2. B.He expanded his empire both through matrimonial alliances and conquests
3. C.He married a Naga princess, named Kubera Naga
4. D.He married his daughter Prabhavati to an Ahom prince
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Answer: D
Q1122009 · 30 Aug 2009
Mahatma Gandhi undertook 'fast unto death' against the Communal Award. He, however, discontinued the fast, because
1. A.the Congress leaders successfully prevailed upon Mahatma Gandhi to accept the Award
2. B.the British Government withdrew the Communal Award
3. C.of the conclusion of the Poona Pact
4. D.the weaker classes openly opposed the Award
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Answer: C
Q1132009 · 30 Aug 2009
Consider the following statements with regard to Champaran Satyagraha (1917) : 1. The Champaran Satyagraha marked Mahatma Gandhi's first appearance in Indian politics as a leader of the masses. 2. Young nationalists like Rajendra Prasad and J. B. Kripalani had worked with Mahatma Gandhi at Champaran. 3. It was during this movement that Mahatma Gandhi formulated his philosophy of Satyagraha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.3 only
2. B.1 and 2
3. C.2 and 3
4. D.1 and 3
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Answer: B
Q1142009 · 30 Aug 2009
The Passive Resistance Association was first formed by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa in 1906 to organize a campaign against the introduction of
1. A.Poll Tax
2. B.Certificate of Registration
3. C.Legislations against Indian businessmen
4. D.Legislations to disenfranchise the Indians
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Answer: B
Q1152009 · 30 Aug 2009
What was the effect of the Government of India Act of 1935 on the national movement?
1. A.It strengthened the movement
2. B.It weakened the movement by satisfying the people
3. C.It weakened the movement, because separate electorate for the Muslims and Hindus created dissensions
4. D.It weakened the movement, because the Act introduced federal system
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Answer: C
Q1252009 · 30 Aug 2009
Who among the following was the first Muslim military commander who annexed Bihar and Bengal by overthrowing the Sena dynasty?
1. A.Mahmud Gawan
2. B.Bakhtiyar Khilji
3. C.Adil Shahis
4. D.Shams-ud-din
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Answer: B
Q1332009 · 19 Apr 2009
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I ( $Battle$ ) List II ( $Year$ ) A. $1^{st}$ Battle of Panipat B. Battle of Plassey C. Battle of Haldighati D. Battle of Talikota 1. 1565 2. 1526 3. 1757 4. 1576 Code : A B C D
1. A.2 3 4 1
2. B.2 4 3 1
3. C.1 4 3 2
4. D.1 3 4 2
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Answer: A
Q1372009 · 19 Apr 2009
Who among the following has authored the book Hind Swaraj ?
1. A.Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2. B.Mahatma Gandhi
3. C.Gopal Krishna Gokhale
4. D.M.G. Ranade
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Answer: B
Q1422009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Finance Commission of India ? 1. Making recommendations as to the principles governing grant-in-aid of the revenues of the States. 2. To suggest measures to augment Consolidated Fund of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A