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2016 · Question 9 · Medieval India
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements : 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 17 · Medieval India
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements : 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 38 · Medieval India
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
Choose your answer(a)agriculturists(b)warriors(c)weavers(d)traders
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 39 · Ancient India
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
Choose your answer(a)Georg Bühler(b)James Prinsep(c)Max Müller(d)William Jones
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 49 · Freedom Struggle
The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
Choose your answer(a)agitation against the Partition of Bengal(b)Home Rule Movement(c)Non-Cooperation Movement(d)visit of the Simon Commission to India
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 58 · Social Reform Movements
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
Choose your answer(a)a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar(b)a temple-entry movement in Gujarat(c)an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra(d)a peasant movement in Punjab
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 64 · Freedom Struggle
The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
Choose your answer(a)social reforms(b)educational reforms(c)reforms in police administration(d)constitutional reforms
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 69 · Social Reform Movements
Consider the following : 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform Association Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 3 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 80 · Ancient India
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : Term | Description 1. Eripatti | Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs | Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas | Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)3 only(c)2 and 3(d)1 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 88 · Medieval India
With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to
Choose your answer(a)bonded labour(b)land grants made to military officers(c)waterwheel used in the irrigation of land(d)wasteland converted to cultivated land
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 89 · Ancient India
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
Choose your answer(a)Shramana(b)Parivraajaka(c)Agrahaarika(d)Maagadha
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 92 · Freedom Struggle
What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
Choose your answer(a)Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto(b)Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government(c)Foundation of Muslim League(d)Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 93 · Freedom Struggle
The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
Choose your answer(a)India should be granted complete independence(b)India should be partitioned into two before granting independence(c)India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth(d)India should be given Dominion status
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements : 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally

Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the

Satya Shodhak Samaj organized

The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

Consider the following : 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform Association Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?

With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to

With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War