294 questions asked across 18 exam years, newest first
Which among the following struggles, based on Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha, involved the industrial working class?
Answer: C
Consider the following statements related to the Virashaiva tradition in Karnataka: 1. The Virashaiva movement was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna, a minister in the court of the Kalachuri ruler in the twelfth century. 2. The Virashaivas encouraged practices, approved by the Dharmashastras, like post-puberty marriages and remarriage of widows. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Which of the following was/were among the decisions taken by the First Continental Congress held in Philadelphia in September 1774? 1. It rejected a plan for a colonial union under the British authority. 2. It drew up a statement of grievances. 3. It agreed upon a scheme to stop trade between the Colonies and England. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: D
During the Swadeshi movement, a National College was started in Calcutta under the principalship of
Answer: B
The ruins of Vijayanagara (Hampi) were brought to public light in the year 1800 by the following British surveyor and engineer :
Answer: B
Consider the following statements concerning the American War of Independence : 1. The Americans raised the slogan, ‘No taxation without representation’. 2. The American merchants resorted to the boycott of the British products. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Answer: C
Who among the following were selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019?
Answer: D
Who was the author of the book ‘History of British India’?
Answer: C
Which Viceroy had made the observation, “It’s a beautiful world if it wasn’t for Gandhi .....”?
Answer: D
Which Indian businessman favoured ‘healthy capitalism’ in helping Gandhiji to work towards a ‘common object’?
Answer: A
Who among the following historians have described the Quit India movement as a ‘spontaneous revolution’ ?
Answer: C
The following 3 (three) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below : Code : Statement I : Abul Fazl shaped, represented and articulated the ideas associated with the reign of Akbar
Statement I : The Kisan manifesto adopted by the All India Kisan Sabha in August 1936 contained radical demands Statement II : The All India Kisan Sabha was a part of the Congress and maintained close relationship with the Provincial Congress Committees
Answer: B
The following 3 (three) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below : Code : Statement I : Abul Fazl shaped, represented and articulated the ideas associated with the reign of Akbar
Statement I : The British ruled India through a modern bureaucracy headed by the Indian Civil Service, whose members were recruited through merit based on open competition Statement II : The Indian Civil Service was based on the whole hearted participation of Indians
Answer: C
The Karachi resolution of Congress in 1931 advocated which one of the following issues?
Answer: D
The treaty of Schonbrunn (1809) was signed after which one of the following battles?
Answer: C
The treaty of Yandabo was signed in
Answer: A
Which of the following is/are environmental effects of Rotation of the Earth ? 1. Daily or diurnal rhythm in day-light and air temperature 2. Flow path of both air and water are turned consistently in a side-ward direction 3. The movement of the tides Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Answer: C
The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2019 was held in
Answer: D
India's first private sector Howitzer gun-making unit is located at
Answer: C
