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Online Prelims TEST - 4 (SUBJECT WISE)

( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 ) Mark Scored : 56
1 Consider the following statements:

1. The first session of Indian National Congress was presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee.
2. The first session of Indian National Congress was addressed by Kadambini Ganguly, the first woman
graduate of Calcutta University.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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The first session of Indian National Congress was attended by 72 delegates and0presided over by 72
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delegates and presided over by W.C. Bonnerjee. The session was organized
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1. Pherzeshah Mehta was mainlyas responsible for the founding of ‘The Bombay Chronicle’, an English
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Pherozeshah Mehta is an Indian political leader, planner of the municipal charter for Bombay
and founder of the English-language newspaper Bombay Chronicle. He presided over the sixth
session of the Indian National Congress in 1890. He had a major role in the establishment of a
Swadeshi bank i.e. the Central Bank of India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Surendranath Banerjea is one of important moderate political leader. He founded the Indian
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National Association, through which he led two sessions of the Indian National Conference in
1883 and 1885, along with Anandamohan Bose. He founded a new organization named Indian
National Liberation Federation in 1919. He was editor of "The Bengali" newspaper. Written in
the last years of Sir Surendranath Banerjea s life, A Nation in Making is not only the
autobiography of a pioneering leader in Indian politics but also a commentary on public life.
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
3 Which of the following given provisions of Indian Council Act, 1892 are correct?
1. In the provincial councils, non-official majority was introduced.
2. It allowed for the discussion of the budget.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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● The non-official members of the Indian legislative council were to be nominated by the Bengal
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universities, municipalities, zamindars and chambers of commerce. So the principle of
representation was introduced.
● Budget could be discussed.
● Questions could be asked.
Limitations
● The officials retained their majority in the council, thus making ineffective the non-official voice.
● The ‘reformed’ Imperial Legislative Council met, during its tenure till 1909, on an average for
only thirteen days in a year, and the number of unofficial Indian members present was only five out
of twenty-four.
● The budget could not be voted upon, nor could any amendments be made to it.
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● Supplementaries could not be asked, nor could answers to any question be discussed.
4 Who among the following viceroys of the British India declared “the Congress is tottering to its fall and
one of my great ambitions, while in India, would be to assist it to a peaceful demise.”?
A. Lord Dufferin
B. Lord Elgin II
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Minto
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
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1. In 1890, N.M. Joshi established “Bombay Mill Hands Association”.
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N.M. Lokhande is one of the pioneers of Indian labour movement. In 1890, he established an
organization called “Bombay Mill Hands Association” and took the initiative in organizing
protests. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
In 1918, along with V. Kalyanasundaram Mudaliar, Wadia founded the Madras Labour
Union, one of India's first organized labour unions. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
6 Who among the following social reformers published the journal ‘Kudi Arasu’?
A. Sri Narayan Guru

B. C.V. Raman Pillai
C. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker
D. C.N. Mudaliar
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Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker popularly known as Periyar, was an Indian social activist, and politician
who started the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam.
Kudi Arasu, which translates into Republic in English, was a Tamil weekly magazine
published by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy Naicker to propogate his ideas. Hence, option(c) is
correct.
7 The Aitchison Commission (1886) was related to:
A. Civil services
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Movement, also known as Ezhava Movement was
started by Sri Narayana Guru against the Brahmin dominance.
He formed a programme of action known as the ‘SNDP Yogam’. The Yogam took up several issues,
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including the right of admission to public schools, recruitment to government employment, entry
into temples, on roads and political representation. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Jotiba Phule was an Indian social activist, thinker, anti-caste social reformer and writer from
Maharashtra. He fought for the cause of caste discrimination.
He wrote ‘Gulamgiri’ and ‘Sarvajanik Satyadharma Pustak’. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

1. The Communist Party of India (C.P.I) was declared an illegal organization by British government in
1934.
2. The Forward Bloc was formed in March 1939, by Jawaharlal Nehru.

A. 1 only
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In 1920, M.N. Roy and other Indians at Tashkent announced the formation of the Communist
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1. Royal commission of Famine under the presidency of Richard Strachey was appointed by Lord
Curzon.
2. Famine commission under the presidency of Mac Donnell (1901) advocated the appointment of a
famine commissioner in s province where relief operations were expected to be extensive.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
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In 1880, Viceroy Lytton appointed Royal commission of Famine under the presidency of
Richard Strachey to formulate general principles and suggest specific measures of a preventive
and protective nature. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The famines of 1899-1900 was followed by a commission under the presidency of Sir Anthony Mac
Donnell(1901). It emphasized on the policy of ‘Moral Strategy’ and advocated the appointment
of a famine commissioner in s province where relief operations were expected to be
extensive. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

1. Depressed Class Welfare Institute was formed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
2. Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded by Mahatma Gandhi.

A. 1 only
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Depressed Class Welfare Institute (Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha) s a central institution
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12 Who among the following Indian personalities was/were members of Hunter Commission set up for
inquiry into the event of Jallianwalabagh Massacre?
1. Chimanlal Harilal Setalvad
2. Tej Bahadur Sapru
3. Pandit Jagat Narayan

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
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In 1919, the Government of India announced the formation of a committee of inquiry into the events
in Punjab. It is also known as the Disorders Inquiry Committee, it was later more widely known as
the Hunter Commission under the chairmanship of Lord William Hunter. The stated purpose of
the commission was to "investigate the recent disturbances in Bombay, Delhi and Punjab, about
their causes, and the measures taken to cope with them"
In the commission there were three Indian members: Sir Chimanlal Harilal Setalvad (Vice-
Chancellor of Bombay University and advocate of the Bombay High Court), Pandit Jagat Narayan
(lawyer and Member of the Legislative Council of the United Provinces), Sardar Sahibzada Sultan
Ahmad Khan, lawyer from Gwalior State. Hence, option (b) is correct.
13 Consider the following acts/commission:

1. Indian Universities Act, 1904
2. Ancient Monuments Act, 1904
3. Calcutta Corporation Act, 1899
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Who of the following Viceroy was associated with the above given acts/commission?
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2. In1899, the number of Indian members in Calcutta Corporation was reduced through Calcutta
Corporation Act.
3. In 1904, the Indian Official Secrets Act passed restricting the freedom of the Press.
4. Indian Universities Act, 1904 passed to improve the condition of education in India and
upgrade the system to a better level.
5. Second Police commission was set up in 1902 under the chairmanship of Andrew Fraser.
Hence, option (d) is correct.
14 With reference to Dadabhai Naoroji, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. He presided the session of Indian National Congress in 1905.
2. He wrote the book ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ to criticize the policy of drain of wealth by
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the British government.
Select the correct answer using code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
Dadabhai Naoroji was also known as the "The Grand Old Man of India". He was prominent
moderate leader who criticized the economic policy of British government. He wrote the book
‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ which brought attention to the draining of India's wealth
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As the president of Indian National Congress in Calcutta session of
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The foreigners served as the presidents of Indian National Congress sessions were George
Yule(1888), William Wedderburn(1889 and 1910), Alfred Webb(1894), Henry Cotton(1904) and
Annie Besant(1917)
Hence, option (c) is correct.
Indian National Congress was formed in 1885 during the tenure of viceroy Lord Dufferin.
Henry Olcott was founder of Theosophical society.
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1. The Muslim League was formed at Decca by Aga Khan.
2. Amar Sonar Bangla is the national anthem of Bangladesh was written by Rabindranath Tagore.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
The Muslim League was formed at Decca by Aga Khan, and Nawab Salimullah of Decca
played an important role in its formation. The objectives of the league were0to 34create or
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promote a sense of loyalty among the Muslims towards the British government and to protect the
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A. 1nonly
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National
Congress. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The session is memorable for the re-union of the Moderate and Extremist wings of Indian
National Congress. In the same session, unity between the Congress and Muslim League was also
achieved. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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18 With reference to the Simon Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It recommended the abolition of dyarchy and the establishment of responsible government in the
provinces.
2. It was boycotted by all political parties in India.
3. Mahatma Gandhi gave up the title of Kaiser-i-Hind to protest against Simon commission.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
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Simon Commission, group appointed in November 1927 by the British Conservative government
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19 Which of the following is/are provisions of the Indian Councils Act, 1909?
1. The concept of separate electorate was introduced.
2. At least one Indian was to be appointed to the viceroy’s executive council.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
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Indian Councils Act of 1909, also called Morley-Minto Reforms, series of reform measures enacted
in 1909 by the British Parliament.
For the first time, separate electorates for Muslims for election to the central council were
established. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Under the Act, one Indian was to be appointed to the viceroy’s executive council. Satyendra
Sinha was the first Indian to be appointed in 1909. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

1. Barrah Dacoity was organized by Decca Anushilan under Pulian Das.
2. Prafulla Chaki and Kudiram Bose staged a bomb attack on Viceroy Hardinge.

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21 Sandhya, Yugantar and Kal were:
A. Revolutionary groups emerged after Non-cooperation movement.

B. Newspapers and journals advocating revolutionary activities
C. Books written by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
D. Parallel governments formed during ‘Quit India’ movement
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
The newspapers and journals advocating revolutionary activity after the failure of Swadeshi
movement included Sandhya and Yugantar in Bengal and Kal in Maharashtra.
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Hence, option(b) is correct.
22 Who among the following leaders led the organization of the Ramosi Peasant Force?
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

B. Anant Laksman Kanhere
C. Vasudev Balwant Phadke
D. Damodar Savarkar
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
The first of the revolutionary activities in Maharashtra was the organization of the Ramosi Peasant
Force by Vasudev Balwant Phadke in 1879, which aimed to rid the country of the
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1. Dominion status on the lines of self-governing dominions
2. Continuation of separate electorate
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By boycotting the Simon commission, an All Parties Conference met in February 1928 and
appointed a sub-committee under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru to draft a constitution.
Nehru report recommended the Dominion status on the lines of self-governing dominions as the
form of government desired by Indians. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Report called for joint electorates with reservation of seats for Muslims at the Centre and in
provinces where they are in minority. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Nehru report recommended 19 fundamental rights including equal rights for women, right to
form union and universal adult suffrage. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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1. C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party in 1922.
2. Belgaum session of Indian National Congress (1924) was presided by Mahatma Gandhi.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
After the calling off of non-cooperation movement, a section leaders headed by C.R. Das and Motilal
Nehru advocated to enter the council and expose the government weakness. In 0 34
December 1922,
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president. Hence, statement 1 is correct. 7
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the only time that Mahatma Gandhi presided the IndianilNational Congress. Hence, statement 2 is
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pa ‘No Religion, no caste and no god’ for the mankind’s?
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Sahodaran Ayyappan is a social reformer, revolutionary, poet, rationalist, an impeccable

administrator and a legislator who brought in several landmark legislation.
He coined a rejoinder Jati Venda, Matam Venda, Deivam Venda Manushyanu (No Caste, No
Religion, No God for Mankind) to the slogan Oru Jaathi Oru Matham Oru Daivam
Manushyanu (One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind) of social reformer Sree Narayana
Guru.
Hence, option (b) is correct.
26 With reference to the Karachi Congress Session 1931, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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1. Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed by a resolution.

2. The resolution on National economic Programme was adopted.
3. Resolution on Fundamental Rights guaranteed universal adult franchise.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
In March 1931, a special session of the Congress was held at Karachi to endorse the Gandhi-Irwin
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The goal of Purna swaraj was reiterated.
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Muddiman Committee, 1924 a committee appointed by the British government in early 1924 with
the terms of reference of making an empirical investigation into the working of the
Constitution as set up in 1921 under the India Act of 1919, and making appropriate
recommendations for the consideration of the authorities.
Hence, option (a) is correct.
28 Consider the following events during freedom struggle of India:

1. Jinnah’s fourteen points
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2. Appointment of Simon Commission

3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
4. Poona Pact
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of above events?

A. 2-1-3-4
B. 1-2-3-4
C. 2-3-1-4
D. 2-1-4-3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Appointment of Simon Commission: November 8, 1927

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Jinnah’s fourteen points as against Nehru Report was given in March 1929.
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A. Subhash Chandra Bose

B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The Cripps Mission was a failed attempt in late March 1942 by the British government to secure full
Indian cooperation and support for their efforts in World War II. Cripps mission offered full
dominion status after the end second world war. Congress rejected the offer. Mahatma Gandhi
said that Cripps' offer of Dominion Status after the war was a "post-dated cheque drawn
on a failing bank". Hence, option(c) is correct.
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30 Who among the following donated land to Gandhi to set up his Tolstoy ashram in South Africa?
A. General Smuts
B. Lord Alfred Milner
C. C.F.Andrews
D. Herman Kallenbach
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Hermann Kallenbach was a Lithuanian born Jewish South African doctor who was one of the
foremost friends and associates of Mahatma Gandhi.
In 1910 Kallenbach, then a rich man, donated to Gandhi a thousand-acre farm belonging to
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The League against Imperialism and Colonial Oppression was a transnational anti-
imperialist organization in the inter world war period.
The German communist and chair of the Workers International Relief Willi
Münzenberg initiated the establishment of the League against Imperialism. To this end, he invited
many personalities from European and American Left and anticolonial nationalists from the
colonized world. Among those present in Brussels were emissaries of the Chinese Guomindang
Party in Europe, Jawaharlal Nehru of the Indian National Congress, accompanied
by Virendranath Chattopadhyaya, J.T. Gumede of the African National Congress (ANC) of South
Africa, Messali Hadj of the Algerian North-African Star, and Mohammad Hatta of the Perhimpoenan
Indonesia.
Total Marks : 200
32 Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in Central Legislative Assembly in 1929 with the
objective to:
A. Protest against the appointment of Simon commission

B. Protest against the passage of the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill
C. Demanding for complete independence
D. To kill all corrupt parliamentarians.
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in Central Legislative Assembly in 1929
against the passage of the Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill aimed at curtailing civil
liberties of citizens in general and workers in particular. The bombs had been deliberately made
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harmless and were aimed at making 'the deaf hear'. The objective was to get arrested
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the trial court as a forum for propaganda so that people would become familiar
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Gandhiji thanked God for the Viceroy's narrow escape and condemned in his article “The Cult of
the Bomb” the revolutionaries for the act. It was in reply to Gandhiji's article that this
outstanding document ‘The Philosophy of the Bomb’ was written by Bhagawati Charan
Vohra in consultation with Chandra Shekhar Azad.
34 Which among the following was the reason for the resignation of Congress ministries in October
1939?
A. Extensive use of veto power by provincial governors and viceroy

B. Congress ruled provinces were given very less financial aid by the Center.
C. Proclamation of Emergency in congress ruled provinces
Total Marks : 200
D. India was declared a party to the Second World War without consulting Indian opinion.
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
On September 3, 1939, Britain declares war against Germany and declares

India's support for the war without consulting Indian opinion. On October 23,
1939, the CWC meeting decided not to support the war, and called upon the Congress
ministries to resign in the provinces.
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35 With reference to August Offer, 1940, consider the following statements:
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2. Setting up of a constituent assembly after the war.
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mood. To get Indian cooperation in the war effort, the viceroy announced the August Offer (August
1940) which proposed:
• Dominion status as the objective for India. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Setting up of a constituent assembly after the war. Indians would decide the constitution
according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation
of the Government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with states, all India services.
• No future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.
The Congress rejected the August Offer. Nehru said, "Dominion status
concept is dead as a door nail.
Total Marks : 200
36 Consider the following pairs:

Personality Newspaper
1. Free Hindustan Taraknath Das
2. Rast Goftar Dadabhai Naoroji
3. Al Hilal Shaukat Ali
Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
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1. Wavell
2. Cripps Mission
3. Quit India Movement
4. Cabinet Mission
The correct chronological sequence of these events:

A. 2-3-1-4
B. 2-3-4-1
C. 3-2-1-4
D. 3-2-4-1
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Cripps Mission: March, 1942
Total Marks : 200
Quit India Movement: August 1942
Wavell Plan: June, 1945
Cabinet Mission: March, 1946
Hence, option (a) is correct chronological order.
38 Consider the following prominent personalities:

1. Sardar Vallabhai Patel
2. Vithalbhai Patel
3. Ajmal Khan
Which of the above personalities was/were members of Swaraj Party?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only 4
C. 1 and 3 only 1 03
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Das as the president and Motilal Nehru as one of the secretaries.
Important members of swarajya party are C.R. Das, Motilal Nehru, Vithalbhai Patel and Ajmal
Khan. They were known as pro-changers.
Those who opposed council entry were known as no-changers. Important leaders belonging to this
section were Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad, C. Rajagopalachari and M.A. Ansari. They
advocated ,concentration on constructive work, and continuation of boycott and noncooperation,
and quiet preparation for resumption of the suspended civil disobedience programme.
39 Who among the following leaders was/were associated with the Ghadr Party?
1. Bark Bhai Parmanand
2. Lala Hardayal
3. Surya Sen
Total Marks : 200
4. Kartar Singh

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
The Ghadr Party was a revolutionary group organized around a weekly newspaper ‘The Ghadr’ with
its headquarters at San Francisco and branches along the US coast and in the Far East.
34 and anti-
The Ghadr programme was to organize assassinations of officials, publish revolutionary
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imperialist literature, and work among Indian troops stationed abroad, procure
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40 With reference to the
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1. Vinoba Bhaveamwas the first to offer the individual satyagraha.
nuto show
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2. It aimed that nationalist patience was not due to weakness.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
After the failure of August offer Gandhi decided to initiate a limited satyagraha on an individual
basis by a few selected individuals in every locality.
The aims of launching individual satyagraha were :
(i) to show that nationalist patience was not due to weakness; Hence, statement 1 is
Total Marks : 200
correct.
(ii) to express people's feeling that they were not interested in
the war they made no distinction between Nazism and the
double autocracy that ruled India; and
(iii) to give another opportunity to the Government to accept
Congress' demands peacefully.
Vinoba Bhave was the first to offer the satyagraha and Nehru, the second. By May 1941,
25,000 people had been convicted for individual civil disobedience. Hence, statement 2 is
correct.
41 With reference to three Round Table Conferences, consider the following statements:
1. Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha boycotted the First Round Table Conference.
2. Congress did not participate in Third Round Table Conference.
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Indians as equals. While- the Congress and most business leaders boycotted the First RTC, the
Muslim League,D asHindu Mahasabha, the Liberals and princes attended it. Hence,
the
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Third Round Table Conference held without Congress participation. Hence, statement 2 is
correct.
Congress participated only in the second round table conference.
42 Sarda Act which is an important social reform legislation by the British government aims at:
A. Welfare of labours
B. Increasing minimum marriage age for both boys and girls
C. Voting rights for women
D. Temple entry to depressed class
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Total Marks : 200
The Sarda Act (1930) increased the marriage age to 18 and 14 for boys and girls respectively.

1. Bhikhaiji Cama brought the journal ‘Bande Mataram’.
2. Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted the Indian National flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Bombay during
the Quit India Movement, 1942.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer : C 1
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ammaidan in Bombay during the Quit India Movement, 1942.
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44 Which of the followingaact
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A. Indian
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B.AIndian
C. Calcutta Corporation Act, 1899
D. Sarda Act, 1930
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
In 1902, Raleigh Commission was set up to go into conditions of universities in India: to suggest
measures for improvement in their constitution and working.
The commission precluded from reporting on primary or secondary education. Based on its
recommendations, the Indian Universities Act was passed in 1904. Hence, option (a) is
correct.
45 Which of the following organization organized ‘Pledge Movement’?
Total Marks : 200
A. Arya Samaj
B. Harijan Sevak Sangh
C. Indian Social Conference
D. Servants of India society
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
Indian Social Conference was founded by M.G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao, the conference
met annually from its first session in Madras in 1887 at the same time and venue as the Indian
National Congress.
It focused attention on the social issues of importance; it could be called the social reform cell of
the Indian National Congress. It launched the "Pledge Movement" to inspire people to take
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The Komagata Maru incident involved the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, on which a
group of citizens of the British Raj attempted to emigrate to Canada in 1914, but were denied entry
and forced to return to Caluctta.
Shore Committee was an organization set up by the local Indian community to assist the
passengers of the Komagata Maru with food, provisions and legal challenges.
Hence, option (d) is correct answer.
47 During which of the following freedom struggle movement the infamous ‘Cunningham Circular’ was
passed?
A. Swadeshi Movement
B. Khilafat Movement
C. Civil Disobedience Movement
Total Marks : 200
D. Quit India movement.
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
During Civil Disobedience Movement, a powerful agitation was organized in Assam against the
infamous 'Cunningham circular' which forced parents, guardians and students to furnish
assurances of good behavior.
Hence, option(c) is correct answer.
48 The Fowler Committee set up by the British Government in 1898 was related to?
A. Education 4
B. Famine 1 03
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An
49 With reference
1. It replaced the Indian Legislative Council at the Centre by a bicameral system.
2. It separated for the first time the provincial and central budgets.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
The Act of 1919, clarified that there would be only a gradual development of self-governing
institutions in India.
Total Marks : 200
Under the 1919 Act, the Indian Legislative Council at the Centre was replaced by a
bicameral system consisting of a Council of State (Upper House) and a Legislative Assembly
(Lower House). Each house was to have a majority of members who were directly elected. Hence,
The Act separated for the first time the provincial and central budgets, with provincial
legislatures being authorized to make their budgets. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

1. Kalpana Dutt fired point blank at the governor while receiving her degree at the convocation.
2. Bina Das who was arrested and tried along with Surya Sen and given a life sentence.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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p a and Suniti Chandheri, school girls of Comilla, who shot dead the district
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magistrate(December 1931).
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Bina Das who fired point blank at the governor while receiving her degree at the convocation.
Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
51 With reference to the Champaran Satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. Gandhi used the technique of hunger strike for the first time in India.
2. Rajkumar Shukla requested Gandhi to look into the problems of farmers of Champaran area.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
Total Marks : 200
Gandhi was requested by Rajkumar Shukla, a local man, to look into the problems of the
farmers in context of indigo planters of Champaran in Bihar. The European planters had been
forcing the peasants to grow indigo on 3/20 part of the total land (called tinkathia system). Hence
Gandhi used the technique of civil disobedience for the first time in India during Chmparan
Satyagraha. It was during Ahmedabad Mill strike that Gandhi used the technique hunger
strike for the first time in India. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Important leaders associated with Champaran movement include Rajendra Prasad, Mazharul-Haq,
Mahadeo Desai, Narhari Parekh, J.B. Kripalani, Brajkishore Prasad, Anugrah Narayan Sinha,
Ramnavmi Prasad and Shambhusharan Varma

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1. Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose jointly set up the Independence1 03India League.
for
64 Bose in 1938.
2. National Planning Committee set up under Congress president Subhash Chandra
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Anset up the Independence for India League. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
jointly
National Planning Committee set up in 1938 under Congress president Subhash Bose who
had been persuaded by Meghnad Saha . Hence, statement 2 is correct.

1. Acharya Narendra Dev established the Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party (KMPP) in 1952.
2. J.B. Kripalani was president of Indian National Congress in 1947.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Total Marks : 200
Correct Answer : B
The Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party was a political party of India. Established in 1951 by Acharya
Kripalani, it merged with the Socialist Party to form the Praja Socialist Party in the following year.
Acharya Kripalani held the presidency of Indian National Congress during the turbulent period of
1947. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
54 The Linlithgow Commission, which was set up in 1927-28, is related to
A. Educational reforms
B. Police reforms
C. Constitutional reforms 4
D. Agriculture reforms 1 03
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the following leaders was hailed by Gandhi as his conscience keeper?
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A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Gopalakrishna Gokhale
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. Dadabhai Naoroji
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Hailed by Mahatma Gandhi as his conscience keeper, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, known

popularly as Rajaji. He articulated how Gandhi s ideas and practices could be reconciled with the
needs and aspirations of a modern nation-state. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of
India, as India soon became a Republic in 1950.
Total Marks : 200

1. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan formed a clan of non-violent revolutionaries, the Khudai Khidmatgars.
2. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to become the president of the Congress.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan formed a clan of non-violent revolutionaries, the Khudai Khidmatgars
4
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(known as Red Shirts), who played an active role in the movement. Hence,
1 0 1 is
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Annie Besant was the first woman to become the president-of8the Congress. She became
president of INC in 1917 session.
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2@ statement 2 is incorrect.
president of INC in 1925 Kanpur session. Hence,
2
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57 Consider the following statements:n u
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1. Chittu Pande formed a parallelsagovernment in Ballia, in 1942 during the Quit India Movement.
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2. Usha Mehta ran Congress - dRadio through underground activity during Quit India Movement.
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Which of theastatements given above is/are correct?
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A. 1nonly
B.A2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Chittu Pande, who called himself a Gandhian, formed a parallel government and captured all
the ten police stations in Ballia, in east UP in August 1942.
Usha Mehta actively supported the Quit India Movement and was an important member of a small
group which ran the Congress Radio. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Total Marks : 200
58 With reference to INC Nagpur session, 1920, consider the following statements:
1. The programme of non-cooperation was endorsed.
2. Provincial congress committees on linguistic basis were organized.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
At the Nagpur session of the Indian National Congress, 1920, following decision were made:
4
(i) The programme of non-cooperation was endorsed. Hence, statement 10is3correct.
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(ii) An important change was made in the Congress creed: now, instead5of having the attainment of
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self-government through constitutional means as its goal, the Congress
attainment of swaraj through peaceful
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and legitimate means, thus committing itself to an extra
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(iii) Some important organisational changes were made:
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2 2 members
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onwards; provincial congress committees on linguistic basis were organised; ward committees
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was organised; and entry fee was reduced annas. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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59 Who among the following
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B. Jatin
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C. Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay
D. Bagat Singh
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Pather Dabi is a Bengali novel written by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It was first
published as a novel in 1926, after having been initially serialized in the journal
Bangabani. The book is about a secret society named Pather Dabi whose goal is to free India from
British rule. Hence, option(c) is correct.
Total Marks : 200

1. Bhagat Singh, Azad and Rajguru shot dead Saunders.
2. Udham Singh assassinated the India office bureaucrat Curzon-Wyllie in 1909.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
34the lathicharge
Lathi charge on an anti-Simon Commission procession led to the death of Lala Lajpat Rai. Bhagat
Singh, Azad and Rajguru shot dead Saunders, the police official responsible0for
1
in Lahore. Hence, statement 1 is correct. 64 4
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who presided over the
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brutal British suppression of the 1919 protests in Punjab.
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61 With reference to Desai-Liaqat pact,
s
da number of persons nominated by the Congress and the League in the
1. It recommended for an equal
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2. 40% reserved seatsDafor minorities.
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ofuthe statements given above is/are correct?
Whichn
AA. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Bhulabhai Desai, leader of the Congress Party in the Central Legislative Assembly, met Liaqat Ali
Khan, deputy leader of the Muslim League in that Assembly, and both of them came up with the
draft proposal for the formation of an interim government at the centre, consisting of:
● An equal number of persons nominated by the Congress and the League in the central legislature.
Total Marks : 200
● 20% reserved seats for minorities. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
No settlement could be reached between the Congress and the League on these lines.
62 Which of the following was/were correct with reference to the Government of India, Act, 1935?
1. Provincial autonomy.
2. The India Council of the Secretary of State was abolished.
3. It provided for a Federal Court.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer : D 1
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distinction betweend Reserved and Transferred Subjects was abolished and full responsible
government a s -established, subject to certain safeguards. Hence, statement 1 is
was
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1935 Act and settle inter-state disputes. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
The India Council of the Secretary of State was abolished. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
63 In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress declared ‘Complete Independence’ as
its goal was adopted?
A. Karachi Session, 1931

B. Lahore Session, 1929
C. Nagpur Session, 1920
D. Bombay Session, 1934
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : B
Total Marks : 200
The following major decisions were taken at the INC Lahore session, 1929:
● The Round Table Conference was to be boycotted.
● Complete independence was declared as the aim of the Congress.
● Congress Working Committee was authorised to launch a programme of civil disobedience

including non-payment of taxes and all members of legislatures were asked to resign their seats.
● January 26, 1930 was fixed as the first Independence (Swarajya) Day, to be celebrated
everywhere.
Hence, option (b) is correct answer.

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1. ‘Pakistan Resolution’ passed at Lahore session of Muslim League.
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The ‘Pakistan Resolution’ was passed at the Lahore session of the Muslim League calling for
“grouping of all geographically contiguous Muslim majority areas (mainly north-western and
eastern India) into independent states in which the constituent units shall be autonomous and
sovereign, and adequate safeguards to Muslims in other areas where they are in a minority”.
The Muslim League withdrew its acceptance of the Cabinet mission and gave a call for “direct
action” from August 16 to achieve Pakistan. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
65 The Zimmerman Plan is related to:
A. Indo-German plan to bring about an all-India insurrection against British government.

B. Improve the relationship between British government and princely states
C. the design the future constitution of independent India.
D. Plan of British government to the civil rights of Indian citizens.
Your Answer :
Total Marks : 200
Correct Answer : A
The Zimmerman Plan is an Indo-German plan which aimed to bring about an all-India insurrection
against British government during the time of World war I. The Jugantar party raised funds
through a series of dacoities which came to be known as taxicab dacoities and boat dacoities, so
as to work ut the Indo-German conspiracy. It was planned that a guerrilla force would be organised
to start an uprising in the country, with a seizure of Fort William and a mutiny by armed forces.
Unfortunately for the revolutionaries, the plot was leaked out by a traitor.
Hence, option (a) is correct answer.
66 Consider the following pair:

Commission/Plan: Objective:
1. Whitley Commission Famine 4
2. Floud Commission Education 1 03
3. Sargent Plan Agriculture 4 64
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The Royal Commission on Labour or the Whitley Commission on Labour was set up in 1929 to
inquire into the existing conditions of labour in industrial undertakings and plantations in India.
Hence, pair 1is incorrectly matched.
Floud Commission a land revenue commission established by the government of Bengal in

1938. Hence, pair 2 is incorrectly matched.
The Sargent Scheme, formally known as the Report of the Sargent Commission on Post-War
Education Development in India, was a 1944 memorandum prepared at the behest of the British-
run Government of India that outlined the future development of literacy and education in India.
Hence, pair 3 is incorrectly matched.
67 With reference to the Lee Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It recommended direct recruitment to ICS on basis of 50:50 parity between the Europeans and the
Indians be reached in 15 years.
2. It recommended the recruitments for the transferred fields to be made by provincial governments
Total Marks : 200

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The Lee Commission was set up in 1924 recommended that
Direct recruitment to ICS on basis of 50:50 parity between the Europeans and the
Indians be reached in 15 years. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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the recruitments for the transferred fields like education and 6 41 medical service be
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an and report on problems of Calcutta University.
1. The commission was set up to study
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2. It observed that School course
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Which of the statements
A. 1 onlyam
up
B. 2nonly
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C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The Saddler commission(1917-18) was set up to study and report on problems of Calcutta
University but its recommendations were applicable more or less to other universities also. It
reviewed the entire field from school education to university education. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
It recommended that school course should cover 12 years. Students should enter university
after an intermediate stage (rather than matric) for a three-year degree course in university.
Total Marks : 200
69 With reference to the Wardha Scheme of Education, consider the following statements:
1. It included basic handicraft in the syllabus.
2. First seven years of schooling to be an integral part of a free and compulsory nationwide education
system through English medium.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
4
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The Congress had organised a National Conference on Education in October 1937
1
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light of the resolutions passed there, Zakir Hussain committee formulated
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Inclusion of a basic handicraft inathe
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1. The women of Bardoli gave the title of “Sardar” to Vallabhai Patel.
2. The All India Kisan Sabha founded in Lucknow in April 1936 with Swami Sahjanand Saraswati as
the president.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Total Marks : 200
Bardoli Satyagraha took off in January 1926 when the authorities decided to increase the land
revenue by 30 per cent. In February 1926, Vallabhbhai Patel was called to lead the movement. The
women of Bardoli gave him the title of “Sardar”. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The All India Kisan Sabha founded in Lucknow in April 1936 with Swami Sahjanand
Saraswati as the president and N.G. Ranga as the general secretary. A kisan manifesto was
issued and a periodical under Indulal Yagnik started. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
71 Who among the following leaders is related to Kundara Proclamation?
A. B.R. Ambedkar
B. Velu Thampi
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
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the British and to overthrow them. g ma the common people to rise up against
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A of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women at the second round table conference. Gandhi
was the representative of Congress at the second round table conference. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
The Civil Disobedience Movement was started by Gandhi on 12 March 1930 with Dandi March.
Along with 78 chosen followers, he walked from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to break the salt
Total Marks : 200
law. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
73 In which of the following congress annual session that congress decided to take more active part in
the State people’s movements in princely states as well?
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A. Calcutta Session, 1933

B. Lucknow session,1936
C. Tripuri Session, 1939
D. Lahore session, 1929
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
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10the independence
In 1938 Haripura Session, congress defined its goal of independence, it included
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of the princely states. In 1939 Tripuri session, it decided to take more active part in the State
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independence.
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Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : D
Annie Besant(1917), Sarojini Naidu(1925) and Nalin Sengupta (1933) were the only women
presidents of INC session prior to independence. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
For the first time National song (Vande Mataram) was sung in the Calcutta session, 1896. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect.
In Calcutta session, 1911, National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) was sung for the first time.
75 Who among the following leaders said “Political freedom is life breath of a nation”?
Total Marks : 200
A. M.G. Ranade
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Aurobindo Ghose
D. Maulana Azad.
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Aurobindo Ghose observed that “Political freedom is the life-breath of a nation; to attempt
social reform, educational reform, industrial expansion, the moral improvement of the race without
aiming first and foremost at political freedom, is the very height of ignorance and futility”.
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76 Consider the following statements regarding North-Eastern Council
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1. It was established under the provisions of States Reorganization Act of 1956.6
2. It is a statutory body with Governors and Chief Ministers of all the 8 75 North Eastern States as its
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A North-Eastern Council was created by a separate Act of Parliament—the North-Eastern Council

Act of 1971
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=179941
77 Consider the following statements

1. Food Corporation of India (FCI) decides the issue price of food grains in India
2. Agmark is legally enforced in India by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act
(amended 1986).

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
Total Marks : 200
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
A buffer stock is created by the government to distribute food grains in the deficit areas and among
the poorer strata of society at a price lower than the market price also known as Issue Price.
FCI procures the food grains. It does not decide the issue price. CACP only recommends prices to
the CCEA. It is the CCEA which finally decides the issue price. Hence statement 1 is
incorrect.
Agmark is certification mark that assures conformity to set of standards approved by Government
agency Directorate of Marketing and Inspection.
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It is legally enforced by Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937
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1986). 4 6
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The present AGMARK standards cover quality guidelines for 205 -different commodities spanning
variety of cereals, pulses, vegetable oils, essential oils, fruits mvegetables, and semi-processed
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78 Consider the following statements regarding2International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
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3. India is a memberDof ICAN.
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A
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) is a coalition of non-government

organizations in one hundred countries advocating for a strong and effective nuclear weapon ban
treaty.
India is not a member of ICAN.
Total Marks : 200
https://www.icanw.org/campaign/campaign-overview/

1. VVPATs with EVMs were used for first time in a bye-election from 51-Noksen (ST) Assembly
Constituency of Nagaland.
2. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is an independent system attached with the Electronic
Voting Machines that allows the voters to verify that their votes are cast as intended.
3. Totalizers machines are presently used in elections to aggregate votes without revealing the
candidate-wise count of individual EVM used at a particular polling station.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
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D. None 1
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a time to aggregate votes
s - dwithout revealing the candidate-wise count of individual EVM used at a
particular pollingD a
station.
p am are not in use at present as its technical aspects and other related issues are
However,u totalizers
underAnexamination and it is also the subject of a court case.
80 Consider the following pairs

Places in News Located In
1. Yongbyon nuclear site Iran
2. Arak Heavy Water Reactor Syria
3. Hanoi Vietnam
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 3 only
Total Marks : 200
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
The Nyongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center is North Korea's major nuclear facility,
operating its first nuclear reactors. It is located in Nyongbyon County in North Pyongan Province,
about 100 km north of Pyongyang. The center produced the fissile material for North Korea's six
nuclear weapon tests from 2006 to 2017, and since 2009 is developing indigenous light water
reactor nuclear power station technology.
Arak Heavy Water Reactor is present in Iran.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam.

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1. Quetta is provincial and largest city in Baloch province. 1 03
2. Baloch province shares border with India and Afghanistan
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Balochistan is one of the four provinces of Pakistan. It is the largest province in terms of land area,
forming the southwestern region of the country, but is the least populated. Its provincial capital and
largest city is Quetta. Gwadar port is located in Balochistan.
Total Marks : 200
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82 With reference to the Electronically Transmitted PostalaBallot
following statements:
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amsecurity layers.
2. It is a fully secured system, having three
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Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
ETPBS is developed by Election Commission of India with the help of Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing (C-DAC), for the use of the Service Voters.
Persons working in Central Forces under Arms Act and Government officials deployed in Embassies
outside the country are classified as Service Voters and are provisioned for online enrolment.
ETPBS is a fully secured system, having two security layers. Secrecy of voting is maintained
through the use of OTP and PIN and no duplication of casted ETPB is possible due to the unique
QR Code in the portal https://www. etpbs.in. Through this system the service voters cast their vote
Total Marks : 200
on an electronically received postal ballot, from anywhere outside their constituency, thus reducing
the chances of losing the voting opportunity.
http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1579657
83 With reference to Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), consider the following statements:
1. It is under the aegis of Ministry of Agriculture.
2. It is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 4
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Your Answer : B 4 64
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Government have launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram
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provide all-weather access to unconnected2habitations. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
(PMGSY) is a 100% Centrally SponsoredamScheme. 50% of the Cess on High Speed Diesel (HSD) is
earmarked for this Programme. up
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Hence, statement 2 is -correct.
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The scheme is under
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ojana

1. Gharial is listed as “Critically Endangered” in the IUCN Red List.
2. Project Crocodile was initiated by Indian Government in collaboration with UNDP and FAO in 1975.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Total Marks : 200
The gharial, also known as the gavial, and fish-eating crocodile, native to sandy freshwater river
banks in the plains of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent.
It is listed as “Critically Endangered” in the IUCN Red List. It is listed in Schedule I

of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Indian government had initiated Project Crocodile with collaboration with UNDP and FAO in
1975. It has taken several measures to conserve the salt water crocodile (crocodylus porosus) and
the freshwater crocodile (crocodylus palustris) known also as the Indian mugger besides the
gharial.
85 With reference to the Chandrayan II Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III. 0 34
6 41 on the Moon.
2. A successful landing would make India the third country to achieve a soft landing
4
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3. One of the main scientific objectives is to map the location and abundance
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An II is India's second lunar exploration mission after Chandrayaan-1. It is developed by
Chandrayan
the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the mission was launched from the second launch
pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 22 July 2019 to the Moon by a Geosynchronous Satellite
Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
If successful, India will be the 4th country ever to soft land on the lunar surface after USA, Russia
and China. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The primary objective of Chandrayaan-2 is to demonstrate the ability to soft-land on the lunar
surface and operate a robotic rover on the surface. Scientific goals include studies of lunar
topography, mineralogy, elemental abundance, the lunar exosphere, and signatures of hydroxyl
and water ice. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
https://www.space.com/40136-chandrayaan-2.html

1. The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural
Total Marks : 200
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) across the country.

2. Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) aims to facilitate transport facilities in the rural areas
along with self-employment opportunities to the rural poor.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –

National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) across the country in a mission
0 34 mode with the
objective of organizing the rural poor women into Self Help Groups (SHGs), 4 1 continuously
and
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nurturing and supporting them to take economic activities till they attain
7
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income over a period of time to improve their quality of life and come
statement 1 is correct. om .c
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Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) is a sub-scheme under DAY-NRLM which aims to
facilitate transport facilities in the rural areas @
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the rural poor. Hence, statement 2 is correct. 22
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B. Costumes
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C. Ayurvedic product of Patanjali
D.AHigh temperature resistant paint
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Bhabha Kavach, billed as “India’s lightest bullet-proof jacket”, was launched at the International
Police Expo 2019 in New Delhi.
The bullet-proof jacket, developed jointly by the Ordnance Factories Board and the public sector
metals and metal alloys manufacturer MIDHANI, can withstand bullets from an AK-47 assault rifle
(7.62 mm hard steel core bullets), and the 5.56 mm INSAS rifle.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/bhabha-kavach-indias-lightest-bullet-proof-jacket-58434
Total Marks : 200
13/
88 Who of the following approves the Fair and Remunerative Price of sugar cane?
A. The Commission of Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP)

B. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
C. Union Minister of Agriculture
D. NITI Aayog
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : B
The FRP is the minimum price that sugarcane farmers are legally guaranteed to get from sugar
4
mills. Central Government announces Fair and Remunerative Prices which are3determined on
0
the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
6 41 (CACP) and
are approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which4is chaired by Prime
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89 Consider the following statements: a il
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1. India is a signatory to MARPOL (International Convention on Prevention of Marine Pollution).
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2by Merchant Shipping Rules, 2009.
2. Prevention of Marine Pollution is dealt with
pam
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Which of the statements given above
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B. 2 only
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D. Neither
p am1 nor 2
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Correct Answer : C
India is a signatory to MARPOL (International Convention on Prevention of Marine Pollution). In

addition, Prevention of Marine Pollution is also dealt with by Merchant Shipping Rules, 2009
framed under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Hence, both statements are correct.
http://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/ListOfConventions/Pages/International-Convention-for-th
e-Prevention-of-Pollution-from-Ships-(MARPOL).aspx
90 Ream Naval Base, which was seen in news recently, is located on?
A. Gulf of Tonkin
B. Gulf of Thailand
Total Marks : 200
C. Gulf of Martaban
D. Gulf of Alaska
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Ream Naval Base is a facility operated by the Royal Cambodian Navy on the coast of the Gulf of
Thailand in the province of Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
China and Cambodia have reportedly signed a secret pact allowing China exclusive use of a naval
base on the Gulf of Thailand, although officials from both countries have denied such a deal exists.
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91 With reference to ‘Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)
following statements:
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1. The Act defines a child as any person below fourteen years
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2. The Act provides for the establishment of Special Courts
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Correct
In order to effectively address the heinous crimes of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of
children through less ambiguous and more stringent legal provisions, the Ministry of Women and
Child Development championed the introduction of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
(POCSO) Act, 2012.
The Act defines a child as any person below eighteen years of age, and regards the best
interests and well-being of the child as being of paramount importance at every stage, to ensure the
healthy physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the child. Hence, statement 1
is incorrect.
The Act provides for the establishment of Special Courts for trial of offences under the Act,
keeping the best interest of the child as of paramount importance at every stage of the judicial
process. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Total Marks : 200
Recently, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to set up Special Courts in 60 days for POCSO cases.
http://vikaspedia.in/education/policies-and-schemes/protection-of-children-from-sexual-offences-act
92 In which of the following states the Namdapha National Park is located?
A. Assam
B. Sikkim
C. Manipur
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : D
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Namdapha National Park is a large protected area in Arunachal Pradesh of1 Northeast India.
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With more than 1,000 floral and about 1,400 faunal species, it is a biodiversity hotspot in the
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Eastern Himalayas. The national park harbours the northernmost lowland evergreen
rainforests in the world at 27°N latitude.
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93 Consider the following schemes/missions:
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2. National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture
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3. Mission for Integrated Development
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A. 1 and 2 only a
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Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
The ‘Green Revolution - Krishonnati Yojana’ was approved coterminous with the period of the
Fourteenth Finance Commission from 2017-18 to 2019-20. ‘Green Revolution– Krishonnati Yojana’
is an Umbrella Scheme comprising both Central Sector as well as Centrally Sponsored
Schemes/Missions. This Umbrella Scheme has the following twelve Schemes/Missions:
(1) Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH);

(2) National Mission on Oil Seeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP);
(3) National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
(4) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA);
(5) Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE);
Total Marks : 200
(6) Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Material (SMSP);

(7) Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM);
(8) Sub-Mission on Plant Protection and Plant Quarantine (SMPPQ);
(9) Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Census, Economics and Statistics;
(10) Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation;
(11) Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Marketing (ISAM);
(12) National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGP-A).
94 In which of the following states, the Ulhas River flows?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
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95 Which ofnthe following mammals are extinct in the wild in India?
A
1. Cheetah
2. Pink-headed duck
3. Pygmy Hog
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Among mammals, the following are considered extinct in India: Cheetah (Acionyx
Total Marks : 200
jubatus), Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensisi), Pink-headed duck (Rhodonessa

caryophyllaceai) and Himalayan quail (Ophrysia supercililios). Hence, statement 1 and statement
2 are correct.
The pygmy hog is a critically endangered suid, previously spread across Bhutan, India and
Nepal, but now only found in India. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
96 With reference to the 1972 Simla Agreement, consider the following statements:
1. The Simla Agreement signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of
Pakistan.
2. Under the agreement, Governments of India and Pakistan agreed that, in Jammu and Kashmir, the
line of control resulting from the cease-fire of December 17, 1971 shall be respected by both sides
without prejudice to the recognized position of either side.

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either side. Neither side shall seek to alter it unilaterally, irrespective of mutual differences and
legal interpretations. Both sides further undertake to refrain from the threat or the use of force in
violation of this Line. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
https://mea.gov.in/in-focus-article.htm?19005/Simla+Agreement+July+2+1972
97 With reference to the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme,
consider the following statements:
1. It was launched by Union Ministry of Tourism.
2. Under it, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State Governments for
promoting tourism at identified destinations.

A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Introduced in 2015, the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive

(PRASAD) is a government scheme that focuses on identifying and developing the pilgrim sites
across the country to enrich the religious tourism experience. It was launched by Union Ministry
of Tourism. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Under the scheme, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State
Governments for promoting tourism at identified destinations. For components within public
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Correct Answer : D
The Code on Wages Bill, 2019 subsumes relevant provisions of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, The
Payment of Wages Act, 1936, The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 and The Equal Remuneration Act,
1976. After the enactment of the Code on Wages, all these four Acts will get repealed.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=192114
Total Marks : 200
99 Which of the following provisions under the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana, 2019,
are correct?
1. The Scheme shall be open only to the small traders for joining, whose annual turnover does not
exceed Rs 15 lakhs.
2. The scheme is based on self-declaration as no documents are required except bank account and
Aadhaar Card.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : B
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B. 2 only
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer : D
A Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a Minister in the Union Cabinet is called a Private
Member. Bills introduced by such members are called Private Member's Bills. Bills introduced by
ministers are called Government Bills. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
It can be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Total Marks : 200
Recently, a Member of Parliament (MP) has introduced a private member bill in the Lok Sabha
called Compulsory Voting Bill, 2019.
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Online Prelims TEST - 4 (SUBJECT WISE)

1 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

● Budget could be discussed.

● Questions could be asked.

A. Sri Narayan Guru

7 The Aitchison Commission (1886) was related to:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

He wrote ‘Gulamgiri’ and ‘Sarvajanik Satyadharma Pustak’. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

9 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

11 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

13 Consider the following acts/commission:

Hence, option (d) is correct.

the British government.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

Henry Olcott was founder of Theosophical society.

16 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

18 With reference to the Simon Commission, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

20 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

21 Sandhya, Yugantar and Kal were:

A. Revolutionary groups emerged after Non-cooperation movement.

Hence, option(b) is correct.

A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

24 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Sahodaran Ayyappan is a social reformer, revolutionary, poet, rationalist, an impeccable

Hence, option (b) is correct.

1. Gandhi-Irwin Pact was endorsed by a resolution.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Hence, option (a) is correct.

28 Consider the following events during freedom struggle of India:

2. Appointment of Simon Commission

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of above events?

Appointment of Simon Commission: November 8, 1927

A. Subhash Chandra Bose

Hence, option (c) is correct.

A. Protest against the appointment of Simon commission

Hence, option (d) is correct.

A. Extensive use of veto power by provincial governors and viceroy

On September 3, 1939, Britain declares war against Germany and declares

Hence, option (d) is correct.

• Dominion status as the objective for India. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

• No future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.

Hence, statement 3 is correct.

36 Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

The correct chronological sequence of these events:

Cripps Mission: March, 1942

Quit India Movement: August 1942

Wavell Plan: June, 1945

Cabinet Mission: March, 1946

Hence, option (a) is correct chronological order.