Insight IAS Prelims Test 3 (SUBJECT WISE) Questions

Online Prelims TEST - 3 (SUBJECT WISE)
( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 ) Total Marks : 200
1 With reference East India Company, the Anglicist-Orientalist controversy was known in the context of
A. Railways
B. Education
C. Trade
D. Foreign Policy
2 The Ahom Revolt against the British was led by
A. Rao Bharamal
B. Gomdhar Konwar
C. Tomma Dorasanyasi
D. Birsa Munda
3 Consider the following statements:

1. Saralabala Devi Chaudharani is associated with Bharat Stree Mandal.
2. Mirza Ghulam Ahmed founded the Ahmadiya Movement.
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
4 Which of the following series of treaties is arranged in correct chronological order?
A. Treaty of Allahabad –Treaty of Srirangapatnam – Treaty of Bassein

B. Treaty of Srirangapatnam – Treaty of Allahabad – Treaty of Bassein
C. Treaty of Bassein – Treaty of Allahabad – Treaty of Srirangapatnam
D. Treaty of Srirangapatnam – Treaty of Bassein – Treaty of Allahabad

1. Zamindari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1793 through Permanent Settlement Act.
2. Ryotwari System was introduced in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
6 With reference to the provisions of Regulating Act, 1773, consider the following statements:
1. A supreme court of four English judges was set up in Bombay.
2. The appointment of a governor-general of Fort William in Bengal with supervisory powers over the
presidencies of Madras and Bombay.

A. 1 only
1
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. On 20th May, 1498, Portuguese sailor named Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut.
2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Golconda.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Charter Act of 1813 provided for the first time, setting apart a sum of one lakh rupees for the
spread of education in India.
2. Charter Act of 1833 changed designation of the Governor-General of Bengal was changed to
Governor-General of India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. In 1800 Fort William College was established at Calcutta during the Governor-Generalship of Lord
Cornwallis.
2. Charter Act of 1853 decreed that all recruits to the civil service were to be selected through a
competitive examination.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Warren Hastings established a Diwani Adalat and a Faujdari Adalat in every province.
2. Lord Cornwallis abolished the Provincial Court of Appeal and Circuit.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
11 Which of the following reforms/events was/were undertaken by Governor General William Bentick?
2
1. Abolition of sati
2. Suppression of thugi
3. Vellore Mutiny
4. First Afghan War
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
12 By which of the following Acts, a law member was added to Governor-General’s Council?
A. Pitt’s India, 1784

B. Charter Act, 1813
C. Charter Act, 1833
D. Charter Act, 1853
13 Who started the policy of Doctrine of Lapse in India?
A. Lord Wellesley
B. Warren Hastings
C. William Bentinck
D. Lord Dalhousie
14 Consider the following pairs of peasant movements and the leaders associated with them.
1. Pabna Agrarian Movement – Ishan Chandra Roy
2. Revolt of the Ramosis – Chittur Singh
3. Deccan Riots – Rajkumar Shukla
Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
15 Which of the following is/are recommendations of the Hunter Education Commission 1882- 83?
1. Primary education should be regarded as education of the masses.
2. Medium of Instruction in primary education should be English.
3. The fees charged in aided secondary schools should be considerably lower than the fees charged in
Government schools.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
16 Young Bengal Movement was started by
3
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

B. David Hare
C. Debendranath Tagore
D. Henry Vivian Derozio
17 The Great Trigonometrical Survey was a project which aimed to measure the entire Indian
subcontinent with scientific precision, was started by?
A. James Prinsep
B. George Everest
C. William Lambton
D. Alexander Cunningham
18 With reference to Anglo-Mysore wars, consider the following statements:

1. The first Anglo-Mysore war was ended with Treaty of Madras.
2. Hyder Ali was died in the course of the third Anglo-Mysore war.
3. The third Anglo-Mysore war was fought during the tenure of Governorship of John Shore.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
19 With reference to the Anglo-Maratha wars, consider the following statements:

1. As per the Treaty of Salbai which was signed after the end of First Anglo –Maratha was, Salsette
should continue in the possession of the English.
2. As per the Treaty of Bassein which was signed after the end Second Anglo-Maratha war, Peshwa
agreed to give up all claims for Chauth on the Nizam’s dominions.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
20 Bakshi Jagabandhu, a famous freedom fighter is associated with
A. Kutch Rebellion
B. Waghera Rising
C. Paika Rebellion
D. Poligars’ Revolt
21 With reference to the policy of Subsidiary Alliance, consider the following statements:
1. Those native princes or rulers who would enter into Subsidiary Alliance would not be free to declare
war against any other power without the consent of the English.
2. The doctrine of subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
4
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. James Augustus Hicky in 1780 started the newspaper Bombay Samachar.
2. The Lahore Chronicle was started by Syed Muhammad Azim.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Warren Hastings established Calcutta Madrasa was founded for the study of Muslim law and related
subjects.
2. Jonathan Duncan, started a Sanskrit College at Varanasi for study of Hindu law and Philosophy.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
24 Which of the following acts led to the legislative centralization in the administration of India?
A. Charter Act, 1833

D. Government of India Act, 1858
25 With reference to Lex Loci Act of 1850, which of the following statements is correct?
A. It provided tax concession to British traders.

B. It extended the prohibition of Sati across all over British India.
C. It provided right to inherit ancestral property to Hindu converts to Christianity.
D. It granted the legal recognition to widow’s marriage.
26 In the context of freedom struggle during 19th century, the Azamgarh proclamation was associated
with?
A. Formation of Indian National Congress

B. Revolt of 1857
C. Vellore Mutiny
D. Second Anglo-Maratha War
27 Who of the following social reformers published a set of notes on “Infant Marriage and Enforced Widowhood in India”?
5
A. Ishwarchand Vidyasagar
B. Raja Rammohun Roy
C. B. M. Malabari
D. Swami Dayananada Saraswati
28 With reference to Deccan Riots in the late 19th century, consider the following statements:
1. It was mainly directed against the British’s oppressive land revenue policies.
2. The Agriculturists Relief Act of 1879 was passed to provide relief to the Deccan peasants.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
29 Nil-Darpan, a play written by Din Bandhu Mitra, portrays the plight of
A. Higher caste women in Northwest India

B. Indigo Planters
C. Child labours in European Industries
D. Oppression of tribals in central India.
30 Consider the following statements.

1. The Dutch established their first factory at Surat in 1605.
2. Sultan of Bahamani issued the Golden Farman to the English Company in 1632.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Mysore was annexed by William Bentinck on the grounds of misgovernance
2. Dupleix led the French army in the Third Carnatic War.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
32 Which of the following was/were part of pre-congress campaign against British?

1. Against Lytton’s Afghan adventure
2. Against the Partition of Bengal
3. Against the Ilbert Bill.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A. 1 and 3 only
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B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
33 Consider the following statements

1. Job Charnock established Fort William at Calcutta
2. Francis Day established the city of Calcutta.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Battle of Plassey was fought during reign of Mughal ruler Shah Alam II.
2. Akbar II gave the title of Raja to Ram Mohan Roy.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
35 In 1720, the British government enacted the Calico Act. What is it related to?
A. Disallowing Indians from entering Civil Services

B. Compulsory use of English language in Company affairs
C. Banning the use of printed cotton textile, imported from India.
D. Barring of company officials from private trade
36 Who among the following European powers were the last to come to India as traders before Indian
Independence?
A. Dutch
B. English
C. French
D. Portuguese
37 Consider the following Princely States:

1. Hyderabad
2. Mysore
3. Punjab
Which of the above given princely states accepted Subsidiary Alliance system?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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38 The infamous Black Hole Tragedy is associated with:
A. Battle of Panipat
B. Battle of Plassey
C. Battle of Buxar
D. Battle of Karnal
39 Which of the following was/were the attributes of the Indigo Revolt 1859-60?
1. The peasants were supported by the intelligentsia and press.
2. It was led by Degambar and Bishnu Biswas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
40 Continental system by Napoleon led to which of the following reform in India?
A. Regulating Act, 1773

D. Charter Act, 1793
41 With reference to the Pitt’s India Act of 1784, consider the following statements:
1. The presidencies of Bombay and Madras were made subordinate to the governor-general.
2. A Board of Control consisting of the chancellor of exchequer, a secretary of state and four members
of the Privy Council were to exercise control over the Company's civil, military, and revenue affairs

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
42 Who wrote the Biography of A.O. Hume?
A. Webb Miller
B. William Jones
C. William Wedderburn
D. None of the above
43 Which European Company first started the strategy of using its well-equipped army to intervene in
the mutual quarrels of Indian states?
A. Portuguese
B. French
C. English
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D. Dutch

1. In 1835, Governor-General Bentinck passed a resolution regarding the promotion of European
literature and Sciences through the medium of vernacular languages.
2. Bentinck favoured Macaulay’s Report (1835) on English education but did not get support from the
Court of Directors.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
45 Consider the following statements about the effects of Land Revenue Systems introduced by the
British:
1. Over-assessment to maximise revenue.
2. Arrears of payments, hence mounting debts on peasants.
3. Land dispossession
4. Rising agrarian disturbances.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
46 During the rule of East India Company which Indian state was annexed on ground of misrule?
A. Punjab
B. Jhansi
C. Awadh
D. Hyderabad
47 In the context of East India Company, the term ‘Dastak’ was
A. free transit pass with payment of custom dues at tolls.

B. free transit pass without payment of custom dues at tolls.
C. free transit pass for the company’s trade and private trade of Indian merchants.
D. free transit pass issued by the company for Indian merchants in Calcutta.

1. After 1805, Wellesley was recalled from India.
2. The British government wanted to use military generalship of Wellesley against the French threat in
Europe.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
49 With reference to Wood’s Despatch, consider the following statements:

1. It asked the Government of India to assume responsibility for education of the masses.
2. It recommended mother tongue as the medium of instruction for higher studies and vernaculars at
school level.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
50 Which of the following Governors General/Viceroys supported the cause of Indian Press?
1. Wellesley
2. Metcalfe
3. Lytton
4. Ripon

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
51 Consider the following tribal movements/uprisings

1. Pahariyas’ Rebellion
2. Kol Mutiny
3. Ho and Munda Uprisings
4. Khond Uprisings
Arrange the above events in chronological order

A. 2-3-1-4
B. 4-1-2-3
C. 1-3-2-4
D. 1-2-3-4
52 Daman-i-koh, in modern Indian history is known for
A. It is a region where Santhal rebellion took place against the British

B. It is a region where the Mughals established their supremacy over Eastern India
C. It is a region where the British executed last living Mughal lineage

1. Bhagat Jawahar Mal led a sundry army of Paikas against East India Company.
2. The Kuka Movement was founded in 1840 by Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar in western Punjab.
10

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
54 Which of the following was/were the causes for the1857 revolt?

1. Destroy of traditional economic fabric of the Indian society.
2. Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse
3. Attempts at socio-religious reform by British government

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
55 Consider the following events

1. Queen’s Proclamation
2. Mangal Pandey refused to use the greased cartridges and single-handedly attacked and killed his
officer.
3. The city of Delhi fell into the hands of the rebellious soldiers.
Arrange the above given events in chronological order

A. 3-2-1
B. 1-2-3
C. 3-1-2
D. 2-3-1
56 Consider the following pairs with respect to

First War of Independence (1857)
List I List II
Nana Saheb Kanpur
Bihar Begum of Oudh
Delhi Kunwar Singh
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
57 Which of the following was/were reasons for the failure of 1857 Revolt
1. Poor arms and equipment
2. Moneylenders, merchants and modern educated Indians were against the revolt
3. British were aided by new scientific inventions
11

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
58 Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act of 1858

1. It changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India.
2. It established a 15-member Council of India to assist the secretary of state for India.
3. It empowered the Viceroy to make rules and orders for the more convenient trans-action of business
in the council.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
59 Consider the following statements regarding Lord Lytton

1. First Famine Commission was constituted under Sir Richard Strachey during Lytton time.
2. First Afghan War was took place during Lytton’s time.
3. He abolished many import duties and supported the Free Trade Policy.

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
60 Consider the following statements regarding Lord Ripon

1. He increased the power of municipalities.
2. Ripon appointed William Hunter commission to improve the prospects of education.
3. He was responsible for the rendition of Mysore to its Hindu ruler.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
61 Consider the following statements regarding Lord Curzon

1. He instituted Universities Commission to go into the entire question of university education in the
country.
2. He passed Ancient Monuments Act, 1904 which made it obligatory on the part of the government
and local authorities to preserve the monuments.

A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
62 Consider the following statements regarding Raja Ram Mohan Roy

1. He is considered as the first modern man of India.
2. He aimed at purifying Hinduism and didn’t believe in god.
3. He combined the teachings of the Upanishads, the Bible and the Koran in developing unity among
the people of different religions.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
63 Consider the following statements.

1. Jagannath Shankar Seth and Bhau Daji were among the active promoters of girls’ schools in
Calcutta.
2. Vishnu Shastri Pandit founded the Widow Remarriage Association
3. Ramabai Ranade founded the Ladies Social Conference.

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

1. Henry Vivian Derozio founded Hindu College
2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy wrote the book Satyartha Prakash which contains his ideas.
3. Arya Samaj actively involved in Indian National Movement

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

1. The Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867 in Bombay by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang.
2. The Theosophical Society was founded in 1882 in Adyar by Annie Besant.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither nor 2
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66 Consider the following statements regarding Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

1. He helped J.D. Bethune to establish the Bethune School.
2. He founded the Metropolitan Institution in Bombay.
3. He firmly believed that reform in Indian society could only come about through education.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The Aligarh Movement was started by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan for the social and educational
advancement of the Muslims in India.
2. He founded a modern school at Aligarh to promote English education among the Muslims.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Periyar opposed Varnashrama
2. The aims of the Self -Respect movement were to uplift the Dravidians and to expose the Brahminical
tyranny.
3. Periyar himself conducted many marriages without any rituals.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
69 Amongst the following, the earliest to form was
A. The British Indian Association

B. The Bombay Association
C. The Madras Mahajana Sabha
D. Poona Sarvojanik Sabha
70 The aim of the Indian Association found by Suredranath Banerjee was to
A. Represent the views of the educated middle class and take united community action
B. Give shape to and establish the Indian National Congress (INC)
C. Advocate constitutional reforms through legislative action
D. Organize seditious movements to dethrone the British Empire
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71 The Ilbert Bill Controversy is said to be a high watermark in the history of Indian National
Movement. This is because it invoked issues of
1. Racial discrimination between Indian and Europeans
2. Security lapse on the Indian borders, especially the North-Western frontier
3. Suppression of Indian media houses and their nationalization by the Government

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
72 The Vernacular Press Act in British India was concerned with
A. Promoting local language newspapers for generating local employment

B. Providing for licensing and registration of newspapers published by indigenous tribes
C. Banning all vernacular language publications in India
73 Consider the following statements regarding Indian Councils Act, 1861

#00000
1. It initiated the process of decentralisation by restoring the legislative powers to the Bombay and
Madras Presidencies.
2. It empowered the Viceroy to issue ordinances, without the concurrence of the legislative council,
during an emergency.
3. It increased the functions of legislative councils and gave them the power of discussing the budget.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
74 With reference to the East India Association (London), consider the following statements.
1. It was founded by Surendranath Banerjee.
2. It superseded the London Indian Society.
3. It was an extremist organization that had its main goal of organizing an armed struggle against the
British in India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
75 Which of the following is/are not associated with the cause of women social reform movements in
India?
1. All India Muslim Ladies Conference
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2. Arya Samaj in Punjab

3. Pandita Ramabai
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All were associated
76 Consider the following statements regarding Punch Mission

1. It is scheduled to be launched by NASA in co-operation with ISRO
2. It consists constellation of four suitcase-sized microsats.
3. It focused on understanding the transition of particles from the Sun’s outer corona to the solar
wind.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
77 Mahatma Gandhi Information Technology & Biotech Park, recently seen in news, is inaugurated in
A. Cote d’Ivoire
B. Sierra Leone
C. Burkina Faso
D. South Africa
78 Consider the following statements regarding One Nation One Ration Card Scheme
1. Migrant workers will be able to buy subsidised rice and wheat from any ration shop in the country
after the implementation of the scheme.
2. Presently, no state in India offers portability scheme for ration card.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. The Kartarpur Corridor is a proposed border corridor connecting the Sikh shrines of Dera Baba
Nanak Sahib and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur.
2. Corridor is intended to allow religious devotees from India to visit the Gurdwara in Kartarpur
without a visa.
3. The Kartarpur Corridor was first proposed in early 1999 as part of the Delhi–Lahore Bus diplomacy.

A. 3 only
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B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
80 Consider the following statements regarding Dragonfly Mission

1. Dragonfly aims to search for signs of microbial alien life on Mars
2. Dragonfly mission is a part of NASA’s New Frontiers program

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
81 Consider the following statements regarding Nirbhaya Fund

1. The fund is created by the Ministry of Finance, dedicated for implementation of initiatives aimed at
enhancing the safety and security for women in the country.
2. It is a non-lapsable corpus fund.
3. It is being administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
82 Consider the following statements regarding Global Financial Stability Report

1. It is a semiannual report that assesses the stability of global financial markets and emerging market
financing.
2. It is published by International Monetary Fund.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
83 Consider the following statements regarding Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and 2 union territories
2. Highest number of PVTGs are found in Madhya Pradesh
3. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements the Scheme of “Development of Particularly Vulnerable
Tribal Groups (PVTGs)” exclusively for them.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
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84 Consider the following statements regarding “The Ocean Cleanup”

1. It develops advanced technologies to rid world’s oceans of plastic.
2. It utilizes the ocean currents to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 5 years’ time.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
85 Consider the following pairs

List I List II
1.
Bhashan Char Bangladesh
2.
Yazidis Yemen
3.
Tashkent Kazakhstan

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. None

List I List II
1. Baitarani River - Odisha
2. Salma Dam - Pakistan
3. Kuki Tribes - Mizoram

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
87 Consider the following statements regarding National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA)

1. National Anti-profiteering Authority is the institutional mechanism under GST law to check the
unfair profit-making activities by the trading community.
2. Core function of NAA is to ensure that the benefits of the reduction in GST rates on goods and
services made by GST Council ultimately passed to consumers.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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88 Glyphosate, often seen in the news, is related to
A. Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis

B. Weedicide
C. Bio-chemical agent to remove oil spills
89 Which of the following National Parks is/are part of Western Ghats?

1. Bandipur National Park
2. Gir National Park
3. Eravikulam National Park
4. Tadoba Andhari National Park

A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 only

1. Accessible India Campaign aims to provide accessibility to banking services in remote areas.
2. Government e-Marketplace (GeM) facilitates online procurement of common use Goods & Services
required by various Government Departments / Organizations / PSUs.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
91 Consider the following statements regarding Block Chain Technology

1. It is a time-stamped series of immutable record of data that is managed by cluster of computers not
owned by any single entity.
2. The blockchain network has no central authority.
3. It carries no transaction cost.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
92 World Population Prospects, often seen in news, is published by
A. United Nations
B. World Economic Forum
C. World Bank
D. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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93 The Kimberly Process, often seen in news, is related with
A. Prevention of trafficking of wild animals.

B. Mediation process between the North Korea and the South Korea
C. Prevention of conflict diamonds entering into market
D. Promotion of nuclear-non proliferation
94 Consider the following statements regarding UN Security Council

1. It is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states.
2. The presidency of the Council is held by each of the members in turn for one month, following the
English alphabetical order of the Member States names.
3. It was established in 1945 and headquartered in Geneva.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only
95 Consider the following statements regarding Superconductivity.

1. Superconductivity is a state in which a material shows very high electrical resistance.
2. Superconducting materials can save huge amounts of energy, and be used to make highly efficient
electrical appliances.
3. Superconductivity is possible only at high temperatures.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Article 341 of the Constitution provides certain privileges and concessions to the members of
Scheduled Castes.
2. President alone is vested with the power to include or exclude any entry in the Scheduled Castes
(SC) list.
3. There is provision for the reservation of Scheduled Castes both in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
97 Consider the following statements about Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO).
1. ITSSO is an online module available to law enforcement agencies at National, State and District
levels.
2. ITSSO leverages the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) which is a
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nationwide network enabling sharing of information between Police Stations, State officers and
security agencies.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Species Habitat
1. Bhupathy’s shieldtail Western Ghats
2. Small Woodbrown Butterfly Khanchendzonga National Park.
3. Pondicherry Shark East Godavari River Estuarine

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The Convention concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment, is a Convention adopted in
1973 by the International Labour Organization.
2. It requires ratifying states to pursue a national policy designed to ensure the effective abolition of
child labour.
3. India joined International Labour Organization as a member state in 1940’s.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
100 Israel has borders with which of the following countries.

1. Saudi Arabia
2. Egypt
3. Turkey
4. Jordan
5. Lebanon

A. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
B. 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
C. 4 and 5 only
D. 2, 4 and 5 only
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2 The Ahom Revolt against the British was led by

3 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4 Which of the following series of treaties is arranged in correct chronological order?

A. Treaty of Allahabad –Treaty of Srirangapatnam – Treaty of Bassein

5 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

8 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. Pitt’s India, 1784

13 Who started the policy of Doctrine of Lapse in India?

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

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

16 Young Bengal Movement was started by

A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

18 With reference to Anglo-Mysore wars, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

19 With reference to the Anglo-Maratha wars, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

20 Bakshi Jagabandhu, a famous freedom fighter is associated with

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

22 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

23 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Charter Act, 1833

A. It provided tax concession to British traders.

A. Formation of Indian National Congress

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

29 Nil-Darpan, a play written by Din Bandhu Mitra, portrays the plight of

A. Higher caste women in Northwest India

30 Consider the following statements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

31 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

32 Which of the following was/were part of pre-congress campaign against British?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

33 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

34 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Disallowing Indians from entering Civil Services

37 Consider the following Princely States:

38 The infamous Black Hole Tragedy is associated with:

Select the correct answer using the code given below

40 Continental system by Napoleon led to which of the following reform in India?

A. Regulating Act, 1773

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

42 Who wrote the Biography of A.O. Hume?

44 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

47 In the context of East India Company, the term ‘Dastak’ was

A. free transit pass with payment of custom dues at tolls.

48 Consider the following statements: