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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
1
Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
2
Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
Modern History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
With reference to land reforms in independent India,
which one of the following statements is correct?
Economic and Social Development
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the
Current Events
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' :
1
It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
2
It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
3
The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.
Modern History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :
1
It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2
The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
Freedom Struggle
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
Consider the following pairs : Movement/Organization : Leader
1
All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi
2
All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
3
Self-Respect Movement : E. V. Ramaswami Naicker
Modern History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
Ancient History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
Ancient History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
Consider the following :
1
Deification of the Buddha
2
Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3
Image worship and rituals
Ancient History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10
With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period,
which one of the following statements is correct?
Ancient History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11
Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
Indian Culture
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
Consider the following statements :
1
In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2
The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3
The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Medieval Indian History
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
Consider the following statements :
1
Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
2
Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
Bhakti and Sufi Movements
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements :
1
Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
2
In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
3
Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
Modern Indian History - National Movement
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15
With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs : Person : Position held
1
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation
2
K. C. Neogy : Member, The Constituent Assembly
3
P. C. Joshi : General Secretary, Communist Party of India
Indian National Movement and Polity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16
With reference to Mian Tansen,
which one of the following statements is not correct?
Indian Culture
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
Indian Culture
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
Indian Geography
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
Governance and Polity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20
On 21st June, the Sun
Physical Geography