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General & Miscellaneous — UPSC Prelims Modern History previous year questions

145 solved previous year questions on General & Miscellaneous, papers from 1992 to 2022, drawn from State PCS, UPSC CSE Prelims, UPPCS. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1UPSC CSE Prelims 2003
   Which one of the statements is not correct?
   • AAli Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal
   • BMaharaj a Ranjit Singh set up modern foundries to manufacture cannons at Lahore
   • CSawai Jai Singh of Amber had Euclid's 'Elements of Geometry' translated into Sanskrit
   • DSultan Tipu of Mysore gave money for the construction of the idol of Goddess Sharda in the Sringeri temple
   Answer: (A) Ali Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct system of revenue farming in Bengal was introduced Quli Khan, the first Nawab of Bengal. Ali was a general in the army of Murshid Quli Khan

2. #2Previous year
   With which one of the following mountain tribes did the British first come into contact with after the grant of Diwani in the year 1765? [UPSC CSE Pre. 2002)
   • AGaro
   • BKhasi
   • CKuki
   • DTipperah
   Answer: (B) Khasi
   Explanation

   Option bis the correct Khasi people are an indigenous tribe of They inhabit the Khasi Hills, which are located in of Meghalaya. The British first came into contact Khasi people in 1765, after the grant of Diwani of Bengal The British were interested in the Khasi Hills because a source of timber and other resources. The were initially hostile to the British, but they subdued by the British military

3. #3Previous year
   Who among the following Indian rulers established embassies in foreign countries on modern lines? [UPSC CSE Pre. 2001)
   • AHaider Ali
   • BMir Qasim
   • CShah Alam-II
   • DTipu Sultan
   Answer: (D) Tipu Sultan
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was Indian ruler to establish embassies in foreign modern lines. He established embassies in France, Egypt in the late 18th century. These embassies by trained diplomats, and they were responsible relations between the Kingdom of Mysore countries. Tipu Sultan's decision to establish foreign countries was a sign of his forward-thinking desire to modernize the Kingdom of Mysore. He by establishing embassies, he could learn from the improve the military and technological capabilities kingdom

4. #4UPPCS 2020
   Who among the following established a modern armory in Dindigal Mysore in 1755?
   • ANanjraj
   • BHaider Ali
   • CDevraj
   • DChikka Krishnaraj
   Answer: (B) Haider Ali
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Ali, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, modern armory in Dindigal in 1755. The established to manufacture and store weapons for the Mysorean army. Haider Ali was military leader and innovator, and he expanded the Mysorean army during his reign. armory was one of several military and he established to support his and improve the strength and capability of

5. #5UPPCS 2013
   Which one of the following statements is correct about Dalip Singh, the ex-Maharaja of Punjab?
   • AHe died in Paris on 23 October 1893
   • BHe was cremated at Nasik
   • CHe never renounced the Sikh faith
   • DHe had never visited Russia
   Answer: (A) He died in Paris on 23 October 1893
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Singh, the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, died on 23 October 1893 at the age of 55. He was Elveden, Suffolk, England. Important Tips Here are some more details about Dalip Singh's life: He was born in Lahore, Punjab, on 6 September 1838. He was the only son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Maharani Jind Kaur..He was proclaimed Maharaja of the Punjab in 1843, at the age of five. He was deposed in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War. He was exiled to England, where he lived on a pension from the British government. He converted to Christianity in 1853. He married Bamba Mi.iller, a German woman, in l 864. He had eight children. He died in Paris in 1893

6. #6UPPCS 2013
   Which one of the following was the last Governor of Bengal appointed by the Mughal Emperor?
   • ASarfraz Khan
   • BMurshid Quli Khan
   • CAlivar di Khan
   • DShujauddin Muhammad Khan
   Answer: (B) Murshid Quli Khan
   Explanation

   Option bis the correct Khan was the! last Governor of by the Mughal Emperor. He was appointed in Mughal Emperor Farmkhsiyar. He was a very and i.s credited with bringing stability to Bengal. He also founded the Nash'i dynasty of Bengal

7. #7State PCS 2009
   Tipu Sultan defeated the British Army in 1780 at
   • AHyderabad
   • BPollilur
   • CSrirangapatna
   • DNizamabad
   Answer: (B) Pollilur
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Sultan defeated the British Anny in 1780 at Battle of Pollilur was fought on 10 September 1780 the city of Kanchipuram in present-day state, India, as part of the Second Anglo-Mysore was fought between an army commanded by Tipu the Kingdom of Mysore, and a British East India led by Colonel William Baillie. The Mysore army decisive victory, capturing Baillie and his entire Solution: Option dis the correct explorer Vasco da Gama was the first reach India via the Atlantic Ocean at Calicut in were followed by the Dutch when they tried the Indian nrnrket in the middle of the 16th British and the French came much later

8. #8State PCS 2006
   Capital of Kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was
   • AAmritsar
   • BPatiala
   • CLahore
   • DKapurthala
   Answer: (C) Lahore
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct answer. Lahore was the capital of the Kingdom of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He captured Lahore in 1799 and made it the capital of his empire. Lahore was a strategically important city, located at the crossroads of trade routes between Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. It was also a major cultural center, with a rich history and heritage. Important Tips Maharaja Ranjit Singh: In his youthful years, Maharaja Ranjit Singh engaged in multiple campaigns aimed at expelling the Afghans, and he ascended to the title of "Maharaj a of Punjab" when he reached the age of 21. He was the solitary offspring of Maha Singh. His birth transpired on the 13th of November 1780 in Gujranwala, which is presently situated in Pakistan. The establishment of Patiala as the capital of the princely state of Patiala occurred in 1763. Notably, Amritsar, founded by Sri Guru Ramdass Ji,

9. #9JPSC 2003
   The successor of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was
   • AHarsingh Nalwa
   • BKharak Singh
   • CSher Singh
   • DNaunihal Singh
   Answer: (B) Kharak Singh
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Singh was the eldest legitimate son of Singh. He was proclaimed Maharaja of the June 27, 1839, after the death of his father. Singh was a weak and indecisive ruler, and he challenged by his younger half-brother, Sher Singh. 1839, Kharak Singh was deposed and Sher Singh. He died in prison in November 1840

10. #10State PCS 1992
    Tipu Sultan set up his capital at
    • ASrirangapatna
    • BMysore
    • CBanglore
    • DCoimbatore
    Answer: (A) Srirangapatna
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, set capital at Srirangapatna. Srirangapatna is located island in the Cauvery River, in the Mandya district India. It was a strategically important it was surrounded by water on three sides. also a well-fortified city, making it difficult to attack. Important Tips Tippu Sultan: Born as Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tippu on November 10, 1750, in Devanahalli (present-day Bangalore). Son of Hyder Ali, who had risen in the ranks of the Wodeyar dynasty's army, rulers of Mysore. Earned the nickname "Tiger of Mysore." Military Innovations and Anglo-Mysore Wars: Expanded iron cased Mysorean rockets and commissioned the military manual Fathul Mujahidin. Utilized rockets against British and allied forces during the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Fought in battles like the Battle of Pollilur and Siege of Srirangapatna. Tipu sent an embassy to Constan

11. #11UPSC CSE Prelims 2017
    The Trade Disputes Ad of 1929 provided for
    • Athe participation of workers in the management of industries
    • Barbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes
    • Can intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute
    • Da system of tribunals and a ban on strikes
    Answer: (D) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct British were alarmed by the frequent strikes and of the communists in the trade unions which a militant character. To control the Indian working Trade Disputes Act, 1929 was 1929 Act made provisions for establishment of Inquiry and Consultation Board with a investigate and settle trade disputes. It also incitement to participate in an unlawful strike was offence, punishable by imprisonment for up to For a lawful strike 15 day's notice was to be given

12. #12UPPCS 2022
    Which one of the following is correctly matched?
    • ABharat Dharma Mahamandal - Delhi
    • BDeva Samaj - Banaras
    • CRadhaswami Satsang - Lahore
    • DSanatan Dharma Rakshini Sabha - Calcutta
    Answer: (D) Sanatan Dharma Rakshini Sabha - Calcutta
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Dharma Rakshin.i Sabha was a society formed in Cakutta by orthodox Hindus who wanted to religion from the criticism and reform of the and other movements. The society aimed to eternal (sanatiir,) principles of Hinduism and to charity, and social service among the Hindus. opposed the conversion of Hindus to other faiths the revival of Vedic learning. Important Tips Bharat Dharma Mahamandala was a prominent Hindu organization founded by Pandit Din Dayalu Sharma in Haridwar in 1887. Its objective was to bring together all leaders of the orthodox Hindu community and to work together for the preservation of Sanatan Dharma. Deva Samaj was a religious and social reform society founded by Shiv Narayan Agnihotri in Lahore in 1887. Agnihotri was a former follower of the Brahmo Samaj, but later developed his own system of philosophy and ethics based on the concept of Deva or

13. #13UPPCS 2015
    The Movement of 1924 in Bengal was against
    • ACorruption in temples
    • BViolence
    • CArrest of political leaders
    • DCommunalism
    Answer: (A) Corruption in temples
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Tarkeshwar Movement of 1924 in Bengal was conuption in temples. It was a religious that challenged the abuse of power by the priest) of the Tarakeswar Shiva temple. The led by Swami Satyananda and Swami Viswananda, into Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) on 1924. The movement soon turned anti-British and anti zamindari, as the Mahant sought help from the and the landlord of British connections

14. #14State PCS 2016
    Consider the following statements: 92. Assertion (A): Socio-religious movements of the 19th century resulted in the modernization of India. Reason Rationalism, scientific temper and other such ideas which are the basis. of modernization were at the core of the socio religious movements.Select the correct answer from the code given below
    • A(R) is true, but (A) is false. 93
    • BBoth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    • C(A) is true, but (R) is false
    • DBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    Answer: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct (A) is correct: Socio-religious movements 19th century resulted in the modernization of introducing reforms in various aspects of society such as education, women's rights, caste evils, and religious tolerance. These movements to the growth of nationalism, democracy, in (R) is correct explanation of Assertion (A): why the socio-religious movements resulted modernization of India was because they scientific temper and other such ideas as principles. These ideas enabled them to reform the existing social and religious practices that were oppressive, backward, and ideas also inspired them to embrace the values equality, fraternity, justice, and humanism that for the development of a modern nation

15. #15State PCS 2008
    Who was 'commander-in-chief' of Nana saheb?
    • AAzimullah
    • BBirjis Qadir
    • CTatya Tope
    • DNone of the above
    Answer: (C) Tatya Tope
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Tope was the Commander in Chief of the Indian Kanpur under the leadership of Nana Saheb. Important Tips Tatya Tope: He was also known as Ramachandra Pandurang Tope. He was born in 1814 in Nashik, Maharashtra. He was an intimate friend and the right hand of Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Peshwa. He forced General Windham to retreat from the city of Gwalior. He collaborated with Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi to seize Gwalior. He was defeated by Sir Colin Campbell on December 6, 1857. He was hanged on April 18, 1859, in Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh

16. #16State PCS 2020
    Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded in
    • A1858 by Mahadev Govind Ranade
    • B1870 by Mahadev Govind Ranade
    • C1870 by Pandita Ramabai Ranade
    • D1870 by Surendranath Banerjee (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer: (B) 1870 by Mahadev Govind Ranade
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was a socio-political organization in British India that started with the aim of working as a mediating body between the government and the people of India and to popularize the peasants' legal rights. It was founded on 2 April 1870 in Pune, Maharashtra, by a group of 95 members elected by persons Among its founders were Mahadev Govind Ranade, a scholar, social reformer, judge, and author, and Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi, a lawyer and activist. The organization was a precursor to the Indian National Congress, which started with its first session from Maharashtra itself. In 1875, the Sabha sent a petition to the House of Commons demanding India's direct representation in the British Parliament

17. #17State PCS 1995
    Trace the tribe that rebelled against Britishers because human sacrifice system was banned
    • AKuki
    • BKhond
    • COraon
    • DNackda
    Answer: (B) Khond
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct tribe that rebelled against the Britishers due to of the human sacrifice system was the The Khond Uprising took place in the regions and Andhra Pradesh, specifically between 1837 The Khonds rebelled against British rule because factors, including the imposition of the intrusion of Zamindars and moneylenders areas, and the outlawing of the "Mariah" involved human sacrifice and was prohibited by government. Chakra Bisoi, a young raja and the Khonds, led the uprising against the British Khonds resisted using traditional weapons like bows, and arrows, but their efforts were by the technologically superior British forces

18. #18State PCS 1994
    'Nai-Dhobi Band' was a form of social boycott in 1919 which
    • Awas started by the farmers of Pratapgarh district
    • Bwas a movement started by saints for the emancipation of the people lower classes
    • Cwas a step against contractors of lower castes by 1 and lords
    • Dwas a movement against contractors by lower castes
    Answer: (A) was started by the farmers of Pratapgarh district
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Band was a form of social boycott in 1919. It by the panchayats of Awadh to deprive the services of even barbers and washer men in This was part of the peasant movement in by Baba Ramchandra, who established the Awadh in 1920

19. #19UPSC CAPF 2014
    Which one among the following is not true for the Theosophical Society of Madam H P Blavatsky?
    • AIt was founded outside India
    • BIt advocated the revival of ancient religions
    • CIt recognized the doctrine of transmigration of soul
    • DIt was silent on the idea of Universal Brotherhood
    Answer: (D) It was silent on the idea of Universal Brotherhood
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct Theosophical Society was founded in New York City by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Henry Steel William Quan Judge. The society's stated goals formation of a "nucleus of the universal humanity." The society has also published on the subject of Universal Brotherhood, and it numerous conferences and events on the topic. Important Tips Theosophical Society of India: Madame H. P. Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott founded the Theosophical Society in New York in 1875. Theosophy gained prominence in the Indian community and civilization in 1879. The Society relocated its headquarters to Adyar, near Madras (Chennai), India, in 1882. Annie Besant played a crucial role in popularizing Theosophy in India and became a valuable member. Theosophy was a philosophy that merged mysticism, spiritualism, and metaphysics, drawing heavily from Buddhist and Hindu thought. The Society aimed to fo

20. #20Previous year
    The elected President of the AH-India Kisan Sabha, which met in Vijayawada (1944), was (CDS 2018 (II)
    • ASahajananda Saraswati
    • BVinoba Bhave
    • CAchyut Rao Patwardhan
    • DNarendra Dev
    Answer: (A) Sahajananda Saraswati
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Sahajanand Saraswati was elected as the the All India Kisan Sabha at its eighth session in 1944. He was a leading figure in the movement, and he played a major role in mobilizing the peasantry against the zamindari system. Important India Kisan Sabha: The All India Kisan Sabha was formed in 1936 at Lucknow. All India Kisan Sabha is also known as 'Akhil Bhartiya Kisan Sabha.' Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was the head of the Sabha. The secretary of this association was NG Ranga. The motives of the All India Kisan Sabha were: To abolish the Zamindari system, Provide free land to agricultural and other rural laborers. To institutionalize credit. To raise the rural masses' standard of living. To put an end to the exploitation of agricultural and other rural 15'7. Solution: Option a is the correct Phulaguri Dhawa, or Phulaguri Uprising, was revolt that occurred in Assam,

21. #21State PCS 2017
    Who among the following was the first leader to organize labour movement in India?
    • AB.P. Walia
    • BLala Lajpat Rai
    • CN.M. Lokhande
    • DN.G. Ranga
    Answer: (C) N.M. Lokhande
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct first leader to organize the labor movement in N.M. Lokhande. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande significant role in improving the working conditions mill workers in the 19th century. He founded Mill Hands Association and later established Kamgar Sangh. His efforts led to important for workers, such as weekly holidays, designated and timely salaries. He is widely recognized as of the Trade Union Movement in India

22. #22CGPSC 2005
    Who was the composer of the song 'Vande Mataram'?
    • ARabindra Nath Tagore
    • BRamdhari Singh Dinkar
    • CSarojini Naidu
    • DBankimchandra Chatterjee
    Answer: (D) Bankimchandra Chatterjee
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct composer of the song "Vande Mataram" is Chatterjee. The song was written in the appeared in Chatterjee's Bengali novel 1882. It became an integral part of India's and was adopted as the national song of 1950 by the Constituent Assembly. The song is an the motherland and played a significant role in during the struggle for independence

23. #23UPSC CSE Prelims 2002
    Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India's direct representation in the British Parliament?
    • AThe Deccan Association
    • BThe Indian Association
    • CThe Madras Mahajan Sabha
    • DThe Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
    Answer: (D) The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct answer. M.C. Setalvad, B.N. Rao, and Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer were distinguished members of the Servants of India Society. They were all eminent lawyers and jurists who contributed to the drafting of the Constitution of India. M.C. Setalvad was the first Attorney General of India and the chairman of the First Law Commission of India. B.N. Rao was the chief advisor to the Constituent Assembly and later a judge at the International Court of Justice. Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer was one of the chief architects of the Constitution and a member of the Drafting Committee Important Tips The Swaraj Party was a political party that emerged from the Congress in 1923, led by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru. It aimed to enter the legislative councils and obstruct the functioning of the British government in India. The All-India National Liberal Federation was another political party t

24. #24State PCS 1996
    Who among the following had primarily used the word 'Pakistan' for separate State for Indian Muslims?
    • ASir Mohammad Iqbal
    • BSir Aga Khan
    • CM.A. Jinnah
    • DChaudhary Rehmat Ali and his friends
    Answer: (D) Chaudhary Rehmat Ali and his friends
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Rehmat Ali and his friends were the ones the word "Pakistan" in 1933. They published titled "Now or Never" in which they proposed of a separate Muslim state in the of India. The word "Pakistan" is derived from of the five provinces of the proposed state: Kashmir, Sindh, and Baluchistan. Important Tips Muhammad Iqbal- He is renowned for his renowned poem 'Sare Jahan Se Acha; which remains one of the most notable patriotic poems in the Urdu language. This poem is often used as a marching composition during various national events. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan- He established the United India Patriotic Association in Aligarh in 1888. Md. Ali Jinnah- He became a part of the Indian National Congress in 1906. Initially, he steered clear of the All India Muslim League due to its perceived orthodoxy. However, in 1913, he eventually joined the Muslim League and assumed the presiden

25. #25JPSC 2016
    The "Pakistan Resolution" was drafted by
    • ARehmat Ali
    • BSikandar Hayat Khan
    • CMuhammad Ali Jinnah
    • DFazlul Haque
    Answer: (B) Sikandar Hayat Khan
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct first name for the resolution was the Lahore later it became known as the Pakistan Resolution. shared on March 24, 1940. Sikandar Hayat Khan this resolution, and on March 23, 1940, Fazlul about it. This statement was created by 25 people part of the working group of the All Indian They wrote it between March 22 and March Quaid-e-Azam (Muhammad Ali Jinnah) presented main point of the statement was that Muslims own place where they could follow their any problems. This place was named the of Pakistan

26. #26State PCS 1992
    Who among following led the movement for the separate State Pakistan?
    • AAga Khan
    • BNawab Salim Ullah
    • CLiaqat Ali Khan
    • DMd. Ali Jinnah
    Answer: (D) Md. Ali Jinnah
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Pakistan Movement, which took place in the first the 20th century, was a movement that wanted to new country called Pakistan. This country would be parts of British India where most people were movement happened because Muslims under wanted to have their own say in things. Jinnah, who was a lawyer and a politician, led after the All-India Muslim League passed decision known as the Lahore Resolution on 1940. Another person named Ashraf Ali was a religious scholar, also supported this idea. Shabbir Ahmad Usmani and Zafar Ahmad were students of Thanwi, played a big role in creation of Pakistan based on religion

27. #27UKPSC 2006
    The idea of a separate Nation for Muslims was given by
    • AMohammad Ali Jinnah
    • BSir Syed Ahmad Khan
    • CSir Mohammad Iqbal
    • DLiaqat Ali Khan
    Answer: (C) Sir Mohammad Iqbal
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct basic concept behind the Two-Nation Theory was and Muslims were two separate nations with distinct cultures, histories, and religious beliefs. was first proposed by Sir Mohammad Iqbal in argued that Muslims would never be able to in a united India. He believed that Muslims have their own separate state in order to protect and identity

28. #28State PCS 2008
    In the interim Government (1946) who held the Railways Portfolio?
    • ABaldev Singh
    • BT.T. Chundrigar
    • CAsaf Ali
    • DAbdul Rab Nishtar
    Answer: (C) Asaf Ali
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Ali held the Railways Portfolio in the of 1946. As the railway minister, he early move to end the practice of providing water on railway platforms, previously labeled Pani and Muslim Pani. In his personal and Ali actively worked to bridge religious differences unity

29. #29UPSC CSE Prelims 2010
    Who among the following Governor- Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?
    • AWarren Hastings
    • BWellesley
    • CCornwallis
    • DWilliam Bentinck
    Answer: (B) Wellesley
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct the colonial period in India, the purpose of Commission, officially known as the on Labour, was to investigate and the existing conditions of labor in India and for improvements. The by John Henry Whitley, submitted its report in report highlighted the role of in India's industrial problems and criticized British employers these issues. It also emphasized the need collection of labor statistics and legislation for this purpose 8 Important Tips Important Commissions and committees during British rule in India: Committees/Commission Year Governor Subjects of the committees General/Viceroy Scott-Moncrieff Commission 1901 Lord Curzon Irrigation Fraser Commission 1902 Lord Curzon Police Reforms Hunter Committee Report 1919 Lord Chelmsford Punjab Disturbances Muddiman Committee 1924 Lord Reading To examine the working of Diarchy of the Montague- Chelmsford reforms Butle

30. #30UPSC CSE Prelims 2007
    Consider the following statements: 1. Robert Clive was the first Governor- General of Bengal. 2. William Bentinck was the first Governor- General of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct most short-lived of all of Britain's in India was Indian Council Act of 1909. Councils Act of 1909 is also called It lasted only for 10 years until Government Act of 1919 was introduced. Important Tips The features of Indian Council Act, 1909: It considerably increased the size of the legislative councils, both Central and provincial. The number of members in the Central legislative council was raised from 16 to 60. The number of members in the provincial legislative councils was not uniform. The Act of 1909 created non-official majority of members in all the Provincial Legislative Councils, but maintained official majority of members in the Central Legislative Council. It enlarged the deliberative functions of the legislative councils at both levels. For example, members were allowed to ask supplementary questions, move resolutions on the budget and so on. For th

31. #31Previous year
    The last m.ajor extension of British Indian territory took place during the time of: [UPSC CSE Pre 2000}
    • ADufferin
    • BDalhousie
    • CLytton
    • DCurzon
    Answer: (A) Dufferin
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct (A) is true: India did generally have a of trade during British rule. It implies that the its exports exceeded the value of its imports, a surplus. This was due to the significant export of agricultural products, and handicrafts from (R) is true: The drain of wealth from India form of unrequired exports, where valuable goods were exported to Britain without benefits in return. This economic to a significant outflow of wealth from India, its economic is the correct explanation of (A): The drain of by unrequired exports, played a crucial role the favorable balance of trade for Britain. exports contributed to Britain's economic hindering India's own development. Thus, the drain was the underlying reason behind India's balance during British rule

32. #32UPSC CAPF 2022
    When was the first AH India Census attempted?
    • A1871
    • B1872
    • C1881
    • D1861
    Answer: (C) 1881
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct first leader to organize the labor movement in N.M. Lokhande. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande significant role in improving the working conditions mill workers in the 19th century. He founded Mill Hands Association and later established Kamgar Sangh. His efforts led to important for workers, such as weekly holidays, designated and timely salaries. He is widely recognized as of the Trade Union Movement in India

33. #33UPSC CDS 2020
    Who among the following was one of the founders of the Indian Society of Oriental Art?
    • ARabindranath Tagore
    • BAbanindranath Tagore
    • CDwarkanath Tagore
    • DBankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
    Answer: (B) Abanindranath Tagore
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct first name for the resolution was the Lahore later it became known as the Pakistan Resolution. shared on March 24, 1940. Sikandar Hayat Khan this resolution, and on March 23, 1940, Fazlul about it. This statement was created by 25 people part of the working group of the All Indian They wrote it between March 22 and March Quaid-e-Azam (Muhammad Ali Jinnah) presented main point of the statement was that Muslims own place where they could follow their any problems. This place was named the of Pakistan

34. #34State PCS 2018
    Who authored the book "Planned Economy for India"?
    • AM. Visvesvaraya
    • BJ.R.D. Tata
    • CG.D. Birla
    • DPattabhi Sitaramayya
    Answer: (C) G.D. Birla
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct basic concept behind the Two-Nation Theory was and Muslims were two separate nations with distinct cultures, histories, and religious beliefs. was first proposed by Sir Mohammad Iqbal in argued that Muslims would never be able to in a united India. He believed that Muslims have their own separate state in order to protect and identity

35. #35UKPSC 2010
    Who wrote the book "A Passage to India"?
    • AJawaharlal Nehru
    • BMinoa Masani
    • CE.M. Forster
    • DNone of them
    Answer: (C) E.M. Forster
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct book "A Passage to India" was written by E. M. novel, published in 1924, is set against the backdrop British Raj and the Indian independence the It explores the complexities of tensions, and personal relationships in The story follows four main characters and their experiences and interactions during a trip to 1,1 Marabar Caves, which leads to a significant incident and its aftermath

36. #36Previous year
    Soj-e-Vatan is the book written by: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010)
    • AMahadevi Verma
    • BPremchand
    • CSumitra Nandan Pant
    • DSuryakant Tripathi 'Nirala'
    Answer: (B) Premchand
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer. "Soz-e-Vatan" is a story collection written by Nawabrai, who later became well-known as Munshi Premchand. It was published in 1908 and consisted of five stories in Urdu. The title "Soz-e--Vatan" translates to "mourning of the country" and the stories in this collection include "The Most Precious Jewel of the World," "Sheikh Makhmur," "This is My Country;' "The Reward of Mourning," and "Worldly Love," The British government considered this collection seditious and confiscated and destroyed all its copies, leading Nawabrai to adopt the pen name Munshi Premchand. Important Tips Notable works of Premchand: Karmabhoomi (1932): Set in 1930, it explores the unity of Hindus and Muslims against British exploitation, foreshadowing India's eventual partition. Kafan: A poignant short story depicting the irresponsibility and shamelessness of Ghisu and Madhav, who squan

37. #37UKPSC 2010
    Who wrote the book 'Geographical Factors in Indian History'?
    • AK.M. Panikkar
    • BToynbee
    • CM.N. Srinivas
    • DJamna Das
    Answer: (A) K.M. Panikkar
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct book "Geographical Factors in Indian History" by K.M. Panikkar. It delves into the significant geography plays in shaping the historical a nation, influencing both internal and The book is divided into chapters aspects of geography's impact on India, including position, the role of the Himalayas, and routes of invasion. Panikkar's work emphasizes the importance India's geographical context in the narrative

38. #38UKPSC 2002
    The famous work of Bharatendu Harishchandra is
    • AMayanka Manjari
    • BBharat Durdasha
    • CNutan Brahmachari
    • DChandra Kanta Santati
    Answer: (B) Bharat Durdasha
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct Durdasha" is a significant work written Harishchandra in 1875. In this Hindi portrays the plight of India during his time. symbols and metaphors to shed light on the by the country. The play addresses issues such colonial rule, internal discord, vices, and more. Bharatendu's work serves as both of the problems of his era and a call to action to work towards positive change

39. #39Practice set
    With reference to the Modern Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Jotedars were the sharecroppers who used to lease the land of large peasants for cultivation. 2. Gomasthas were the large landowners who cultivated their agricultural lands by hiring labours. 5. 3. Bargadars were the rural officials responsible for the collection of revenue from peasants.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (D) None
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct I and 3 are incorrect: Jotedars were a rich peasants. At the beginning of the they had acquired vast areas of land. A large their land was cultivated by sharecroppers (adhiyars who brought their own ploughs, worked in and handed over half the produce to the jotedars harvest. 2 is incorrect: In Persian, the term agent. The Gomasthas were the British East Indian agents, who signed agreements with and local weavers to supply goods to the set the cost of the products. The government Gomasthas. The weavers were controlled by them. the supplies and the standard of the fabric Important Tips In the villages, the power of the jotedars was more effective than that of the zamindars. Unlike zamindars, who often lived in urban areas, jotedars were located in villages and had direct -control over a large section of poor villagers

40. #40Practice set
    With regards to the "misls,, among the Sikhs, which of the following statements is correct?
    • AMisls were groups of armed officers formed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh
    • BMisls were democratic in nature and based on the principle of equality
    • CMisls were formed to protect Punjab from the invasions of Nadir Shah
    • DNone of the statements (a), (b) or (c) is correct
    Answer: (B) Misls were democratic in nature and based on the principle of equality
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct are powerful confederacies of Sikhs, which different parts of the are democratic in nature and are based on equality, with all members having an equal voice the affairs of were formed with the withdrawal of Abdali from And by that time Nadir Shah already invaded. formed to fill the political vacuum created by of Ahmad Shah Abdali

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