305 questions asked across 4 exam years, newest first
Which among the following was NOT a Mughal provincial capital?
Answer: D
Which of the following Mughal emperors was responsible for the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi?
Answer: C
The policies of Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India (1899-1905) are often viewed as a mix of progressive reforms and measures aimed at consolidating British control. Which of the following best exemplifies a policy that was primarily intended to strengthen British administration and strategic interests?
Answer: B
Rani Gaidinliu was known as a 'Naga spiritual and political leader' who led a fierce armed rebellion against the British in which region of Northeast India?
Answer: C
Which act introduced the system of dyarchy (dual government) in the provinces of British India?
Answer: C
Fill in the blank: Each Mandala of the Rigveda is further subdivided into _____.
Answer: A
Read the following statements and mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion against the British. Reason (R): He protested against the forest laws that restricted tribal access to resources.
Answer: A
In which year did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat?
Answer: B
In the Rigveda, what term is used for a collection of hymns?
Answer: C
Who was the prominent leader during the Quit India Movement, remembered for hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai in 1942?
Answer: B
How is the Rigveda best described in the context of ancient Indian literature?
Answer: D
A higher ranking in the World Press Freedom Index indicates:
Answer: B
Tana Bhagat led a unique tribal movement in the early 20th century, emphasizing reforms and non- violence against the British and local landlords among the Oraon community in which modern-day state?
Answer: C
Which among the following is NOT a Vedanga, or the limbs of the Veda?
Answer: B
Which of the following works was composed by the Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya and is renowned for its poetic richness and devotion to Lord Vishnu?
Answer: B
The Index of Economic Freedom 2025 is published by which conservative think tank?
Answer: B
In the context of Gupta dynasty's administration, which of the following is correctly paired with their respective role?
Answer: C
Which of the following statements about factors affecting the Money Multiplier (MM) is/are correct? 1. Cash held by individuals acts as a leakage and reduces the money multiplier. 2. Higher reserves held by banks with the RBI increase the money multiplier. 3. A higher Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) reduces the banking system's capacity to create money.
Answer: A
Thakkar Bapa was a dedicated social worker and freedom fighter primarily known for his lifelong efforts towards the upliftment and welfare of which section of Indian society?
Answer: C
The Simon Commission, appointed in 1927, was boycotted by the Indian National Congress because:
Answer: C
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Statement 1: British colonial Indian architecture has prominently adopted the utilization of lime mortar as well as extensive foundation platforms. Statement 2: These design methods enabled the incorporation of arches, domes, and large collonaded verandas in public structures.
Answer: B
The trio of Binoy, Badal, and Dinesh are remembered for their daring armed attack on which building, a symbol of British administration in Calcutta?
Answer: C
Rani Gaidinliu, a prominent freedom fighter, is best known for her leadership in which movement during British India?
Answer: A
What is the meaning of Samhita in the context of the Rigveda?
Answer: C
Which of the following fiscal terms related to Gupta dynasty is correctly matched?
Answer: C
