305 questions asked across 4 exam years, newest first
Whose administrative system later became the model for Emperor Akbar's consolidation of the Mughal Empire?
Answer: C
Consider the following statements about 'Negotiating Mughal Law' by Nandini Chatterjee: 1) The book explores legal pluralism and property rights through a landlord family\u2019s experience across Indian empires. 2) It is a literary biography focusing on Mughal emperors' personal lives and poetic patronage. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Peer Ali Khan was a prominent figure in the 1857 Revolt who organized rebels and challenged British rule in which major city of Bihar?
Answer: B
Where was the 2nd Para Table Tennis National Ranking Championships 2024-25 held?
Answer: B
Which tribal leader from Jharkhand led the 'Ulgulan' (Great Rebellion) movement against British exploitation of tribal lands?
Answer: C
Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): One objective of liberalisation was to remove barriers to entry and growth of firms. Reason (R): The license raj restricted entrepreneurial freedom and market competition.
Answer: A
In the context of Gupta dynasty's urban administration, which of the following statements about the Adhisthanadhikarana is correct?
Answer: C
Match the Water Polo terms with their correct definitions: Terms: A) Center forward, B) Driver, C) Center back, D) Dead-time Definitions: 1) Defensive player countering the opposition's main attacker, 2) Player swimming quickly into goal-scoring position without the ball, 3) Main attacking player positioned near opponent's goal between 2m and 4m lines, 4) Time between foul whistle and play restart
Answer: B
The Chapekar Brothers (Damodar, Balkrishna, and Vasudeo) are remembered for assassinating a British official in response to injustices during the plague epidemic in which Indian city?
Answer: C
Read the following statements and mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Rani Gaidinliu continued the Heraka movement after the death of Jadonang. Reason (R): She aimed to convert the movement into a mass literacy campaign among Nagas.
Answer: C
The Rigveda is divided into how many Mandalas?
Answer: C
Fill in the blanks: India made its Olympic debut in ________ at the 2016 Games, marking the return of the sport to the Olympics after more than a century.
Answer: D
Who is credited with hoisting the first version of the Indian flag at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907?
Answer: C
What significant agricultural evidence was discovered at the Harappan site of Kalibangan?
Answer: C
In ancient India, Chanhudaro was primarily a centre for:
Answer: C
Consider the following statements regarding political rivalries in early medieval India: Statement I: The Rashtrakutas launched several campaigns to gain control over the region of Kanauj. Statement II: The Pratiharas were primarily based in eastern India, while the Palas were established in the western and central regions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Who introduced the law that abolished the practice of Sati in British India in 1829?
Answer: C
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The Global Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings gave maximum weightage to starting a business. Reason (R): Starting a business was one of the 10 indicators considered.
Answer: D
Consider the following statements: Statement 1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak established the Slave Dynasty after the death of Mohammad Ghori. Statement 2. The Delhi Sultanate began with the rule of Balban, one of the notable rulers of the Khalji dynasty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Consider the following statements about the book 'India on Our Minds': 1) The book offers an insightful analysis of India's economic growth and social challenges. 2) It is a fictional novel about India's freedom struggle. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Kanaklata Barua, a young female revolutionary, was shot dead by the police while attempting to hoist the Indian national flag during the "Quit India Movement" in which state?
Answer: C
Baji Raut, a young boy from Odisha, became a martyr when he was shot by British police for refusing to ferry them across a river to reach freedom fighters. How old was he?
Answer: C
Neither the Chola nor the Chera dynasty was directly responsible for the establishment of:
Answer: D
Which Mughal Emperor is known for popularising pietra dura, or stone inlay technique, and the double dome in Indian architecture?
Answer: C
In the context of the Rigveda, what does the term ‘Rik’ signify?
Answer: C
