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Q432025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What was the key contribution of Baikuntha Shukla in the Indian freedom struggle?
1. A.He led the Champaran Satyagraha
2. B.He protested against Simon Commission
3. C.He assassinated a government approver
4. D.He founded the HSRA
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Answer: C
Q442025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Consider the statements about Dangi: 1. Performed by Dangi Adivasis of Dang district, Gujarat. 2. The dance is a solo narrative mimicking farm tools. Which is/are correct?
1. A.Only 1 correct
2. B.Only 2 correct
3. C.Both 1 & 2 correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 correct
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Answer: A
Q472025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Who among the following was the key leader of the Khongjom War (1891) against British annexation of Manipur?
1. A.Tikendrajit Singh commanded the Manipuri army and was later executed.
2. B.Rani Gaidinliu led resistance against the British in Naga regions post-1930s.
3. C.U Kiang Nangbah led uprisings in Jaintia Hills against colonial intrusion.
4. D.Veer Surendra Sai resisted the British in Sambalpur for over four decades.
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Answer: A
Q342025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following sequences correctly arranges the Vijayanagara rulers in the order of their reign periods?
1. A.Krishnadeva Raya → Harihara I → Devaraya II
2. B.Harihara I → Devaraya II → Krishnadeva Raya
3. C.Devaraya II → Krishnadeva Raya → Harihara I
4. D.Devaraya II → Harihara I → Krishnadeva Raya
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Answer: B
Q312025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which Rashtrakuta king defeated Parantaka I of the Chola dynasty?
1. A.Krishna I
2. B.Dantidurga
3. C.Krishna III
4. D.Govinda III
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Answer: C
Q482025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): The disinvestment policy has been widely criticized in India. Reason (R): It resulted in increased market monopoly by public sector undertakings.
1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
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Answer: C
Q292025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The Salt Satyagraha of 1930 was a direct civil disobedience movement against which British policy?
1. A.The imposition of heavy taxes on land revenue.
2. B.The British monopoly on the manufacture and sale of salt.
3. C.The restrictions on the movement and assembly of Indians.
4. D.The introduction of separate electorates for different communities.
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Answer: B
Q382025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
What title did many Kushana rulers adopt to signify their divine status?
1. A.Rajadhiraja
2. B.Chakravartin
3. C.Devaputra
4. D.Maharajadhiraja
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Answer: C
Q472025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
In the 2025 Global Firepower (GFP) review, which of the following statements is correct regarding the ranking methodology?
1. A.It considers only the number of active military personnel
2. B.It ranks nations solely based on nuclear capabilities
3. C.It uses over 60 factors including logistics and geography to calculate the PowerIndex
4. D.It ranks countries alphabetically within continents
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Answer: C
Q282025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which term-meaning pair is accurate in relation to the Gupta dynasty?
1. A.Vaishtthika — enjoyment tax
2. B.Bhaga — forced-labour levy
3. C.Adeya — "that which is to be surrendered" (tribute/dues)
4. D.Dasaparadha — grain tithe
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Answer: C
Q312025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following kingdom was under the rule of the Sisodia dynasty during the 15th century?
1. A.Gujarat
2. B.Malwa
3. C.Mewar
4. D.Bengal
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Answer: C
Q322025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
How did Pitt's India Act contribute to unifying British administration in India?
1. A.By allowing Governors to act independently.
2. B.By dissolving the Court of Directors.
3. C.By giving the Governor General supreme authority over Presidencies.
4. D.By merging civil and military departments.
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Answer: C
Q332025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Consider the statements about pawn promotion in chess: 1) A pawn can promote to any piece except king or pawn on reaching the other side. 2) Pawns can only promote to previously captured pieces. Which of the statements is/are correct?
1. A.Only 1 is Correct
2. B.Only 2 is Correct
3. C.1 and 2 are Correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
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Answer: A
Q282025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
According to the Gupta dynasty's administrative structure, which one of the following pairs of officer and role is correctly matched?
1. A.Prathamakulika - Public Works Supervisor
2. B.Gramika (Gramadhyaksha) - Village Headman
3. C.Talavataka - Military Paymaster
4. D.Pustapala - Tax-Collection Officer
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Answer: B
Q322025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Read the following statements: Statement I: The Act of 1793 followed the tradition of personal rule without bringing in any legal reforms. Statement II: Judges were assigned to interpret laws rather than depend on the ruler's personal judgment. Which of the above statements is/are true?
1. A.Only 1 is true
2. B.Only 2 is true
3. C.Both Statement 1 and 2 are true
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 is true
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Answer: B
Q282025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
The integration of the princely states into the Indian Union after 1947 involved a complex interplay of political negotiation, popular movements, and, at times, coercion. Which of the following factors most significantly undermined the initial aspirations of some princely rulers to maintain independent or autonomous status?
1. A.The overwhelming military superiority of the newly formed Pakistani state, compelling the rulers to seek protection within India.
2. B.The consistent and unwavering support provided by the British government to the princely states seeking independence.
3. C.The strong undercurrent of popular will within the princely states favoring accession to India, often expressed through organized movements and protests.
4. D.The economic prosperity and stability offered by remaining independent, making integration into the financially strained Indian Union unattractive.
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Answer: C
Q372025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What was a major challenge for agriculture in the Chola kingdom apart from rocky land?
1. A.Lack of seeds
2. B.Lack of labour
3. C.Irrigation water
4. D.Pest infestation
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Answer: C
Q272025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following Mughal tombs deviates from the typical square 'hasht-bihisht' (eight-part) layout?
1. A.Humayun's Tomb
2. B.Akbar's Tomb (Sikandra)
3. C.Itimad-ud-Daulah
4. D.Safdarjung's Tomb
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Answer: B
Q282025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the following statements carefully: Statement 1: The seals of the Harappan culture were made using locally found steatite. Statement 2: These seals often feature animal motifs and undeciphered script symbols. Which of the following is/are correct?
1. A.Only S1
2. B.Only S2
3. C.Both S1 and S2 are correct
4. D.Neither S1 nor S2 is correct
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Answer: C
Q432025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
A key component evaluated by the 2025 Index of Economic Freedom concerning "Government Size" is:
1. A.Public Education Funding
2. B.Government Spending Levels
3. C.National Defense Expenditures
4. D.Foreign Aid Contributions
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Answer: B
Q282025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
In the context of Gupta dynasty's taxation, which pair is correct?
1. A.Adeya — penalty for libellous speech
2. B.Bhaga — king's share of produce
3. C.Hiranya — forced labour
4. D.Dhanya — gold bullion fee
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Answer: B
Q312025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Match the dynasties listed in Column A with their respective founders mentioned in Column B: Column A: Dynasty Column B: Founder A. Tomaras 1. Bahlul Lodi B. Khalji Dynasty 2. Ananga Pala C. Sayyid Dynasty 3. Jalaluddin Khalji D. Lodi Dynasty 4. Khizr Khan
1. A.A → 2, B → 3, C → 4, D → 1
2. B.A → 3, B → 2, C → 4, D → 1
3. C.A → 4, B → 3, C → 2, D → 1
4. D.A → 1, B → 3, C → 4, D → 2
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Answer: A
Q342025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Who wrote 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India'?
1. A.Shashi Tharoor
2. B.Vikram Seth
3. C.Pavan Varma
4. D.Romila Thapar
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Answer: A
Q312025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Fill in the blank: After defeating the Mughal emperor, _____ declared himself the ruler and founded the Second Afghan Empire.
1. A.Humayun
2. B.Sher Shah Suri
3. C.Bahlul Lodi
4. D.Sikandar Lodi
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Answer: B
Q322025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What was the primary objective of the Ring-Fencing Policy adopted by the British in India during the 18th century?
1. A.To expand British territory by annexing Indian states
2. B.To economically exploit coastal trading companies
3. C.To create buffer states to defend British territories
4. D.To impose direct rule over all princely territories
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Answer: C