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9 questions

2017 · Question 2 · Ancient India
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 13 · Modern India
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule ? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 15 · Modern India
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
Choose your answer(a)the participation of workers in the management of industries.(b)arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.(c)an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.(d)a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 24 · Modern India
Consider the following statements : 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. Which of the above statements 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)
2017 · Question 26 · Modern India
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
Choose your answer(a)Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.(b)Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.(c)Impose censorship on national press.(d)Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 37 · Modern India
Consider the following pairs : 1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 51 · Medieval India
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
Choose your answer(a)Kakinada(b)Motupalli(c)Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)(d)Nelluru
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 62 · Modern India
In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to
Choose your answer(a)Division of the central legislature into two houses.(b)Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.(c)Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.(d)Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 93 · Freedom Struggle
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events : 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?
Choose your answer(a)1-2-3(b)2-1-3(c)3-2-1(d)3-1-2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule ? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below :

The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

Consider the following pairs : 1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?

In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events : 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?