Prelims Test Series: 2020 Test 1 Question

MALUKA IAS PRELIMS TEST SERIES: 2020 TEST 1 QUESTION

1. Consider the following statements with regard to Indian History

1) The foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was not a sudden event, or a historical accident.

2) The political trust between 1875 and 1885 was the creation of younger, more radical nationalist intellectuals.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. In which of the following Indian National Congress session (INC), it was declared that the goal of INC was ‘self- government’ or Swaraj like that of United Kingdom or colonies? a) 1906, Calcutta Session b) 1890, Calcutta Session c) 1916, Lucknow Session d) 1925, Kanpur Session

3. With reference to Indian History, consider the following statements regarding ‘Swadeshi Movement’

1) Lokmanya Tilak took the movements to different parts of the country.

2) The formal proclamation of it was made on the 1905, Calcutta town hall.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. With reference to History of India, consider the following statements regarding the events during Partition of Bengal in 1905-

1) The official reason cited for Partition of Bengal was to meet the demand of Muslims in East Bengal for separate province. 2) Swadeshi Movement was also known as Vandematram Movement in deltaic Andhra. 3) Swadeshi movement was withdrawn after the two parts of Bengal were reunited in 1907.

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5. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, which of the following were considered as moderate leaders?

1) Bal Gangadhar Tilak 2) Lala Lajpat Rai 3) Gopal Krishna Gokhale 4) Pherozeshah Mehta

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 3 and 4 b) 2, 3 and 4 c) 1, 3 and 4 d) 1 and 4

6. With reference to history of India, consider the following statements regarding Congress Sessions-

1) The first and only session in north eastern states was in Guwahati in 1926. 2) During Surat Split 1907, the congress session was presided by Dadabhai Naoroji. 3) Subhash Chandra Bose presided in Haripura and Tripuri only.

Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3

7. Which among the following were the reasons for rise of extremism during Swadeshi Movement?

1) Emergence of a trained leadership 2) Passing of Calcutta corporation act 3) Deportation of Nathu brothers without trial 4) Loss of Russian empire in Crimean war

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2, 3 and 4 c) 1 and 2 d) 1 and 3

8. Consider the following statements regarding tenure of Lord Ripon in India as Viceroy-

1) He repealed arms act of British government. 2) He introduced a law which reduced the maximum age of civil services exam from 21 to 19. 3) He appointed an education commission under chairmanship of Sir William Hunter in 1882. 4) Local self-government act was passed which established panchayat and municipal boards.

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d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

9. Which of the following statement (s) with respect to reason (s) leading to Surat split?

1) Denying Congress session Presidentship to B.G.Tilak 2) Moderates wanted to take movement outside Bengal but Extremists opposed it 3) Extremists wanted Swaraj as a goal but moderates did not support it

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 Only b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 3 d) 2 Only

10. With reference to history of India, consider the following statements regarding Indian National Congress-

1) Mahatama Gandhi was President of congress session only once. 2) Sarojini Naidu was first woman president of Indian National Congress. 3) Lucknow session of 1916 led to reunion of Moderates and Extremist.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are incorrect? a) 1 and 3 b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 d) 1 only

11. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements regarding Ghadar Party-

1) Most of the members of party were Punjabi Sikh peasants and ex-soldiers. 2) It was considered as a secular party. 3) Baba Gurmukh Singh, Bhai Parmanand and Mohammad Barkatullah were some of its prominent leaders

Which of the above statement (s) is/are incorrect? a) 1 and 3 b) 2 only c) 3 only d) None of the above

12. With reference to India history, which of the following events of 1914 influenced the course of Ghadr Movement?

1) The arrest and escape of Rash Behari Bose 2) The Komagata Maru incident 3) Release of Bal Gangadhar Tilak 4) Outbreak of the First World War

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 and 4 c) 2 and 3 d) 1, 3 and 4

13. With reference to Indian history, consider the following events during freedom struggle of India

1) Kamagata Maru Incident 2) Khilafat movement 3) Lucknow Session of Congress

Which of the given above events happened in India during the First World War? a) 1 Only b) 3 Only c) 1 and 2 d) 1 and 3

14. With reference to Indian History, consider the following statements regarding ‘Lucknow Session’ of the Indian National Congress, 1916

1) The Moderates and the Extremists were reunited. 2) Approval to Home Rule League movement was sanctioned at this session after which the movement got started. 3) Congress and the All India Muslim League sank their old differences and put up common political demands before the Government.

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1 Only b) 3 Only c) 1 and 3 d) 1 and 2

15. With reference to Indian History, consider the following statements regarding events during Home Rule League movement

1) Tilak’s league demanded formation of linguistic states and education in vernacular. 2) Subramaniya Aiyar renounced his knighthood in reaction to Annie Besant’s arrest. 3) The unity between Congress and Home Rule League was brought about by the Lucknow pact. 4) Majority of Muslims supported the league and participated in its activities.

Which of the statements given above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1, 3 and 4

16. The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was made between a) The Congress and the Muslim League

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b) The Hindus and the Muslims c) The British and the Indians d) The Moderates and Socialists

17. With reference to Indian History, Consider the following statements regarding Indian Council Act of 1909

1) Indian Council Act of 1909, AD was instituted to placate the moderates and appeasement to the disseminate Muslims from National Movement by granting them separate electorate.

2) A Morley-Minto Reform was another name of Indian Council Act of 1909, AD which was named after the secretary of state and the Viceroy.

Which of the given above statement (s) is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

18. Which of the following were the methodologies of Moderate leadership of Congress?

1) Aimed to end the British rule 2) Aimed at administrative and constitutional reforms 3) Wanted more Indians in the administration and not to an end of British rule

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 2 d) 1, 2 and 3

19. Which of the following can be attributed to the factors which led to growth of militant nationalism in context of Indian freedom struggle?

1) Growth of self-confidence and self-respect among youth. 2) Increase in awareness because of education and increased the rate of unemployment. 3) Dissatisfaction with the achievements of moderates 4) Reaction to increasing westernisation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1, 2 and 4 b) 1, 3 and 4 c) 2, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

20. Who set up Swadesh Bandhab Samiti to propagate the Swadeshi Movement?

1) Surendranath Banerjee 2) Rabindra Nath Tagore 3) G K Gokhale 4) Ashwini Kumar Dutt 53/6, 2 FLOOR, OLD RAJENDER NAGAR, NEAR MADONNA HOTEL, KAROL BAGH METRO STATION GATE NO.7 PH:-011-4734-0741, 99101-33084, FOR ONLINE CLASSES:-WWW.MALUKAIAS.COM pg. 5 MALUKA IAS PRELIMS TEST SERIES: 2020 TEST 1 QUESTION

21. Who among the following were founder of the Anushilan Samiti in Calcutta during Swadeshi Movement?

1) Promotha Mitter 2) Barindrakumar Ghosh 3) Jatindranath Banerjee

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3

22. Who supported the Swadeshi Movement during the Benaras session of the Indian National Congress? a) G K Gokhale b) Abdul Halim Guznavi c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak d) Satish Chandra Mukherjee

23. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements regarding failure of Swadeshi Movement

1) Lack of consistency in Extremists’ ideology 2) Lack of unity among leaders 3) Leaderless movement owing to suppression 4) Lack of support of zamindars and peasantry

Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1, 3 and 4 b) 1, 2 and 4 c) 2, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

24. Which of the following were among the forms of struggle employed in Swadeshi Movement?

1) Boycott of foreign goods 2) Introduction of the Idea of Swadeshi in National Education 3) Use of Popular Festivals and Melas 4) Emergence of Samitis

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1, 3 and 4 b) 1, 2 and 4 c) 2, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

25. Under whose Governor Generalship was the hated Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878? a) Lord Canning b) Lord Ripon 53/6, 2 FLOOR, OLD RAJENDER NAGAR, NEAR MADONNA HOTEL, KAROL BAGH METRO STATION GATE NO.7 PH:-011-4734-0741, 99101-33084, FOR ONLINE CLASSES:-WWW.MALUKAIAS.COM pg. 6 MALUKA IAS PRELIMS TEST SERIES: 2020 TEST 1 QUESTION

c) Lord Lytton d) Lord Minto

26. Who of the following was the target of an assassination attempt in the Delhi conspiracy case headed by Rash Bihari Bose in 1911? a) Lord Chelmsford b) Lord Ripon c) Lord Hardinge d) Lord Minto

27. With regard to Indian History, Consider the following statements regarding contribution of Madam Bhikaji Cama

1) She became the first person to hoist Indian flag on foreign soil at Stuttgart in Germany. 2) She co-founded the Paris Indian Society 3) She wrote, published and distributed revolutionary literature through her weekly Bande Mataram.

Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

28. Which of the following foreign nationals held the President-ship of Indian National Congress Sessions during freedom struggle?

1) George Yule 2) Alfred Webb 3) Henry Cotton 4) William Wedderbern

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2, 3 and 4 c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

29. Which of the following given statement (s) is/are correct regarding the 'Gagging Act'?

1) Under this act, the magistrate's action was not final and appeal could be made to a court of law. 2) It empowered the government with more effective means of punishing and repressing seditious writings.

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) Only 1

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b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

30. Which of the following events occurred prior to the formation of the Indian National Congress?

1) Ilbert Bill Controversy 2) Formation of United India Patriotic Association 3) Passage of the Vernacular Press Act

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3

31. Which of the following Society/ Association was named as ‘Landlords’ Society in Indian History? a) Bengal British Indian society b) The East India Association c) The Zamindari Association d) The Indian Association of Calcutta

32. With reference to Indian History, consider the following statements regarding 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha'

1) It was a socio-political organisation in British India. 2) It worked for women's rights in the society. 3) Gopal Krishna Gokhale was associated with this Sabha.

Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct? a) 2 and 3 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 only d) 3 only

33. With reference to Indian History, Arrange the following in chronological order

1) Bombay Presidency Association

2) Madras Mahajan sabha

3) East India Association

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4) Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 4-3-2-1 b) 3-4-2-1 c) 2-1-3-4 d) 3-1-4-2

34. Which of the following were the government acts which played an important role for repression of Swadeshi Movement?

1) Indian Press Act

2) Seditious Meetings Act

3) Criminal Law (Amendment) Act

4) Explosive Substances Act

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1, 3 and 4 b) 1, 2 and 4 c) 2, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

35. Who among the following defended Aurbindo Ghosh in the Alipore conspiracy case? a) Motilal Nehru b) Tej Bahadur Sapru c) Chittaranjan Das d) Jawahar Lal Nehru

36. Which of the following measures saw a widespread agitation for the first time after the revolt and ultimately led to the formation of the Indian National Congress? a) Vernacular Press Act b) Royal Titles Act c) Arms Act d) Ilbert Bill Controversy

37. Which of the following papers is not associated with Lala Lajpat Rai? a) The Punjabi b) Young India c) The Vande Mata ram d) The People

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38. Which of the following newspapers and journals advocating revolutionary activities from Bengal?

1) Sandhya

2) Yugantar

3) Kal

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 2 d) 1, 2 and 3

39. Subhash Chandra Bose was re-elected the President of INC at the Tripuri Session in 1939 by defeating Gandhiji’s candidate- a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad b) J.B.Kriplani c) Pattabhi Sitaramaiyya d) Nellie Sengupta

40. Who presided over the Karachi Session of Indian National Congress where the resolutions on Fundamental Rights and National Economic Policy were passed? a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad b) Jawahar Lal Nehru c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel d) Subhash Chandra Bose

41. Recently 'Hague Convention' was in news. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding it?

1) It is a multilateral treaty that seeks to protect children

2) India is a signatory to it.

3) The Convention applies only to children under the age of 18

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 only d) 1 and 3

42. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana? a) It is launched to provide child health screening and early interventions services b) It is launched to address sexual and reproductive health

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c) It is launched to create proper awareness among pregnant women d) It is launched to make quality medicine available at affordable prices for all

43. Recently, Article 35 A of the Constitution of India was in news. Consider the following statements with regard to Article 35 A

1) It was incorporated into the Constitution by a Presidential order in Part III of Constitution of India.

2) It confers special power to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir.

3) It bars non Jammu and Kashmir state subjects to settle and buy property in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 1 only c) 1 and 3 d) 2 and 3

44. With respect to Indian Political system, consider the following statements regarding Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir

1) As per Jammu and Kashmir constitution, governor's rule is imposed for six months, and no consent of the President of India is required for this.

2) If the Constitutional machinery is not restored before the expiry of this six month period, President rule is imposed in the state.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

45. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

1) It entered into force on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai.

2) The headquarters in Beijing, China.

3) 18th SCO summit will be held in Qingdao.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3

46. Which of the following pair is incorrectly matched?

1) Sunabeda Tiger Reserve – Odisha

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2) Kamlang Tiger Reserve- Arunachal Pradesh

3) Bhoramdeo Sanctuary- Chhattisgarh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 and 2 b) 3 Only c) 1 and 3 d) None of the above

47. The term, ‘KATRIN’ was in news recently. It is associated with which of the following? a) Cyber Security b) b)Hurricane near Florida, USA c) Space Junk d) d)Neutrino

48. Consider the following g statements regarding ‘Blue Flag Certification’

1) It is a certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) that a beach, marina or sustainable boating tourism operator meets its stringent standards 2) Chandrabhaga beach of Odisha is the first in Asia to get the Blue Flag certification

Select the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

49. ‘Mihir Shah Committee’ is associated with which of the following? a) Water Reforms b) Education Reforms c) Tax Reforms d) Labour Reforms

50. “Kra Canal’ will connect which of the following? a) Celebes Sea and Sulu Sea b) Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea c) Yellow Sea and Sea of Japan d) Sea of Marmara and Black Sea

Question 51 : Consider the following statements .

1. The Regulating Act of 1773 made it mandatory to renew the Company’s Charter after thirty years. 2. The Charter Act of 1833 provided five lakhs of rupees for the promotion of Indian education. 3. The Charter Act of 1833 made Lord William Bentinck the first Governor General of India.

Which of the above statements are NOT correct ?

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a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 only

Question 52 : Consider the following statements

1. The Treaty of Mangalore exposed the weakness of the English.

2. During the time of Lord Cornwallis Hindu Law followed in criminal cases

Which of the above statements are correct ? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor2

Question 53 :Which of following statement/s is/are correct.

1. Warren Hastings was the first Governor of Fort Williams 2. Rohilla War took place during the administration of Warren Hastings. 3. According to the Regulating Act1773 , the term of office of the Court of Directors was five years.

Select the correct answer using the codes below

a) Only 3 b) Only 2 and 3 c) Only 2 d) 1,2 and 3 Question 54: Which of the following statement/s is / are Correct . ?

1. Board of Revenue was established by Robert Clive at Calcutta to supervise the collection of revenue. 2. Treaty of Salbai provided the British twenty years of peace with the Marathas.

Which of the above statements are correct ? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor2

Question 55: With regards to Subsidiary Alliance , which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

1. The immediate effect of the establishment of subsidiary forces was of the unemployment of thousands of soldiers. 2. Hyderabad was the first state which was brought under Wellesley’s Subsidiary System in 1798.

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3. Lord Wellesely was the first to Introduce the Subsidiary Alliance

Select the correct answer using the codes below

a) 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1,2 and 3 only

Question 56 :Which of following reform/s was/ were took place under the Lord William Bentinck ?

1. Suppression of Thugis 2. Introduction of English Education 3. Creation of a separate Public Works Department and allotted more funds for cutting canals and roads

Select the correct answer using the codes below

a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 3 only

Question 5 7 : With regard to Social Reforms, Consider the following statements

1. Jyotirao Phule established the Shri Narayana Dharma Parlipalana Yogam. 2. Widow remarriage enjoyed social sanction during ancient period in India 3. Dr B R Ambedkar organised the Harijan Sevak Sangh for abolition of Untouchabilty

Select the correct statements answer using the codes below

a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 3 only

Question 58 : Which of the following statement/s is/are NOT correct ?

1. The Anglicists advocated the promotion of oriental subjects through Indian languages 2. The Orientalists argued for the cause of western sciences and literature in the medium of English language.

Select the correct answer answer using the codes below

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor2

Question 59: Which of the following/s is /are correctly matched ?

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1 Land allotted to revenue farmers or rent collectors : Mahalwari System

2. Land allotted to each peasant with the right to sublet, mortgage, sell : Ryotwari

3. Revenue settlements made at village level : Zamindari System

Select the correct statements answer using the codes below

a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 3 only Question 60 : Consider the following statements

1. After Battle of Plassey, East India Company took over the responsibility of Administration.

2. The outflow of gold from Britain slowed down after the Battle of Plassey

Choose the correct statements using the codes given below a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 61: Consider the following statements:

1. Arya Samaj was founded in 1835.

2. Lala Lajpat Rai opposed the appeal of Arya Samaj to the authority of Vedas in support of its social reform programmes.

3. Under Keshab Chandra Sen, the Brahmo Samaj campaigned for women’s education.

4. Vinoba Bhave founded the Sarvodaya Samaj to work among refugees.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(d) 3 and 4

Question 62 : Consider the following statements regarding “Policy of Paramountcy”

1. It is introduced by Lord Hastings.

2. East India Company claimed that its authority was paramount or supreme.

3. The annexation of Indian Kingdoms had been justified in the pretext of the protection of Company’s Interest.

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Choose the correct statements using the codes given below a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 3 only

Question 63 : Match List I (Acts of Colonial Government of India) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I List II A. Charter Act, 1813 1. Set up a Board of Control n Britain to fully regulate the East India Company’s affairs in India B. Regulating Act 2. Company’s trade monopoly in India was ended

C. Act of 1858 3. The power to govern was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown

D. Pitt’s India Act 4. The Company’s directors were asked to present to the

British govt. all correspondence and documents pertaining to the administration of the company.

A B C D

(a) 2 4 3 1

(b) 1 3 4 2

(d) 1 4 3 2

Question 64 : Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting “portfolio” or departmental system for corporate functioning?

(a) Indian Councils Act, 1861

(b) Government of India Act, 1858

(d) Indian Council Act, 1909

Question 65: Introduction of Railways by British is considered as one of their most important contributions. Consider the below statements in regard to it:

1. The British introduced the railways in India in 1850 2. The railways enabled people to undertake long distance travel and thereby break geographical and cultural barriers 3. The railways fostered commercialization of Indian agriculture 4. Introduction of railways resulted in some economic benefits to the people of India 53/6, 2 FLOOR, OLD RAJENDER NAGAR, NEAR MADONNA HOTEL, KAROL BAGH METRO STATION GATE NO.7 PH:-011-4734-0741, 99101-33084, FOR ONLINE CLASSES:-WWW.MALUKAIAS.COM pg. 16 MALUKA IAS PRELIMS TEST SERIES: 2020 TEST 1 QUESTION

Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 2 and 3 b) 2, 3 and 4 c) 1, 2 and 3 d) All of the above

Question 66 : Consider the following statements regarding ‘Hindu Widow Remarriage Act’:

1. It was enacted in 1856 by Lord Dalhousie. 2. It was enacted in response of the campaign of Raja Rammohan Roy. 3. The law legalized the re-marriage of Hindu widows as well as gave them the right to inherit their deceased husband’s property.

Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 3 d) All of the above

Question 67 : Paika Revolt is believed to be the first war of Independence by many historians. Which of the following statements regarding the Paika Revolt are correct?

1. It was led by Bakshi Jagbandhu projecting Lord Jagannath as the symbol of Unity.

2. Paikas were the poor peasants of Odisha.

3. It was an armed rebellion targeted against the money lenders and Zamindars instead of East India Company.

Select the code from following: a) 1 only b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All of the above

Question 68 : Which of the following statements are correct about “Atmiya Sabha”?

1. It was started by Rabindranath Tagore.

2. They used to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and also used to promote free and collective thinking and social reform.

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 69 : Consider the following statements

1. It prohibited the servants of company from engaging in any private trade or accepting presents or bribes from the natives.

2. It designated the Governor of Bengal as the ‘Governor-General of Bengal’

3. The first such Governor-General was Lord Warren Hastings.

The above statements are provisions of a) Regulating Act of 1773 b) Pitt’s India Act c) Charter Act of 1813 d) Charter Act of 1857

Question 70 : Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a large scale sepoy mutiny against the British East India Company. Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct regarding the Mutiny?

1. The immediate cause of the mutiny was forced conversion of sepoys to Christianity.

2. It occurred in the year 1706.

Select the code from below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 and 2

Question 71 : Consider the following statements regarding the office of Viceroy of India:

1. After the Act of 1858, the office of Governor General was abolished and replaced by the office of Viceroy.

2. The First Viceroy of India was Lord Dalhousie

Which of the above statements are NOT correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 72 : Consider the following statements regarding Carnatic wars:

1. The Carnatic wars were fought between British and Tipu Sultan

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2. In all three Carnatic wars were fought.

Which of the above statements are NOT correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 73 : In which of the following revenue systems did the British Government had a direct contact with the farmers? a) Zamindari System b) Mahalwari System c) Ryotwari System d) All of the above

Question 74 :Which of the following are associated with Raja Rammohun Roy?

1. Atmiya Sabha

2. Brahmo Samaj

3. Sambad kaumudi

4. Mirat ul Akbar

Select the code from following: a) 1,2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 c) 2,3 and 4 d) All of the above

Question 75: With regard to Child Marriage , Consider the following statements.

1. A journal called Mahapap Bal Vivah (Child marriage: The Cardinal Sin) was also launched with the efforts of Keshab Chandra Sen to fight against child marriage. 2. In November 1870, the Indian Reforms Association was started with the efforts of B.M Malabari

Select the correct statements using the codes below

a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 76 : Which of the following statement is NOT correct? 53/6, 2 FLOOR, OLD RAJENDER NAGAR, NEAR MADONNA HOTEL, KAROL BAGH METRO STATION GATE NO.7 PH:-011-4734-0741, 99101-33084, FOR ONLINE CLASSES:-WWW.MALUKAIAS.COM pg. 19 MALUKA IAS PRELIMS TEST SERIES: 2020 TEST 1 QUESTION

a) Sri Narayan Guru coined the slogan “no religion, no caste, no God for mankind”. b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy set up Atmiya Sabha in 1814 to campaign against social evils. c) Raja Radhakant Deb organized Dharma Sabha to counter Brahmo Samaj. d) Brahmo Samaj took a definite stand on the doctrine of Karma by disregarding it completely.

Question 77 : Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about Paramahamsa Mandalis?

1. Founder of these Mandalis propagated the idea of polytheism. 2. They were primarily interested in breaking caste rules. Select the correct answer using the codes below: a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 or 2

Question 78 : Arrange in the correct chronological order of the wars and battles fought?

1. First Anglo-Mysore war

2. Battle of Plassey

3. Battle of Buxar

Select the correct code a) 1, 2, 3 b) 2, 3, 1 c) 1, 3, 2 d) 3, 1, 2

Question 79 :Consider the following statements regarding ‘Drain of Wealth Theory’:

1. It was put forward by Dadabhai Naoroji.

2. It was mentioned for the first time in the book, ‘The Economic History of India under Early BritishRule’.

Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 80 : Match the following

1. Permanent Settlement A. Gangetic valley & the North-West Provinces

2. Ryotwari Settlement B. Madras and Bombay

3. Mahalwari System C. Bengal, Bihar, Orissa

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Select the correct code a) 1- A, 2-B, 3-C b) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B c) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

Question 81 : Which of the following statements is/are correct about Ilbert Bill?

1. It was introduced under William Bentick. 2. By it Indian judges could try European Subjects. 3. A defendant in all cases would have the right to claim trial by a jury of which atleast half the members must be European. Select the correct answer using the codes below a) Only 3 b) Only 2 and 3 c) Only 2 d) 1,2 and 3

Question 82 : Consider the following statements regarding the “Self-Respect Movement”:

1. It was founded by E.V. Ramaswamy against Brahmanism in Kerala.

2. It aimed to achieve a society where backward classes have equal rights.

3. The movement promoted inter-caste marriages which were not officiated by a Brahmin

Priest.

Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 2 d) None of the above

Question 83 : Consider the following statements:

1. Mughal Emperor Shah Alam was the first to grant the English the exclusive rights to reside and establish factories in parts of India

2. Battle of Plassey paved the way for English to obtain ‘diwani’ rights to collect and manage the revenues

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d) Neither 1 nor2

Question 84: Which of the following is correct regarding Lex loci Act?

(a) It was directed against vernacular newspapers. (b) Proposed to give Indian district magistrates and sessions judges the power to try European offenders (c) Gave Christian converts the right to inherit their ancestral property. (d) It Imposed additional income taxes in 1860 to overcome the Britain’s financial crisis following the events of 1857.

Question 85 : Which of the following were among the economic causes for revolt of1857?

1. Complete destruction of traditional handicraft industry 2. Heavy taxation under new revenue settlements 3. Discriminatory tariff policy against Indian products 4. Issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle in 1857

Select the correct answer using the code given below a) 1 2 and 3 only b) 1 2 and 4only c) 1 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 86 : Which of the following were movements against the Socio-religious Reform Movements during British India?

1. Bharat Dharma Mahamandala

2. The Deoband School

3. Seva Sadan

Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 87 :Which of the following Kingdom were annexed under Doctrine of Lapse ?

1. Satara

2. Sambalpur

3. Udaipur

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4. Jhansi

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Question 88 : Which of the following are the reasons attributed for a very steep increase in litigation in India during Cornwallis era?

1. Separation of the revenue administration and the judiciary.

2. Increased faith of people on Judiciary

3. Permanent settlement introduced by Cornwallis worked very badly in the beginning.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 89 : Consider the following statements regarding Calico Act:

1. It banned the use of printed Indian cotton textiles in India.

2. This ban is due to British textile industries unable to compete with Indian textiles.

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

Question 90 : Consider the following statements

1. It condemned the system of caste orthodoxy, idolatry, Brahmanical dominance, polytheism and ritual like animal sacrifices.

2. It believed that everyone has the right to access God.

3. Advocated for a classless, casteless and united society with Vedic Hinduism being common religion.

4. This movement was the result of a reaction to the western influences

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Which of the following Socio-religious reform movements had the Features given above a) Ramkrishna Mission b) Arya Samaj c) Brahmo Samaj d) Prarthna Sabha

Question 91 : ‘Qingdao Declaration’ is associated with a) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) b) BRICS c) ASEAN d) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Question 92 : Consider the following statements

1. The FATF is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. 2. India is the Observer Country of FATF 3. Pakistan has been put on Black list by FATF

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Question 93 : Consider the following statements about ‘Institutions of Eminence (IoE)’ scheme: 1. Each institution selected as IoE will get financial assistance up to Rs. 1,000 crore over a period of five years. 2. The aim of the scheme is to bring higher educational institutions selected as IoEs in top 500 of world ranking in the next 5 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None

Question 94 : The ‘MiniBooNE’, ‘IceCube’ and ‘Minos’ experiments/detectors, sometimes seen in the news, are related to which of the following?

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(a) Exoplanets (b) Photosphere (c) Interstellar Steroids (d) None

Question 95 : The World Investment Report is annually published by

(a) World Bank (b) IMF (c) World Economic Forum (d) UNCTAD

Question 96 : Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) is developed by

(a) NITI Aayog (b) Ministry of Water Resource (c) Ministry of Environment (d) Ministry of Science and Technology

Question 97 : With regard to ‘Sampark Portal’ , which of the followings are NOT correct?

1. It is under the Ministry of Labour and Employment

2. It is a digital platform to connect job seekers with recruiter a) 1 Only b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 98 : The term ‘Joint Appeal to Youth’ was recently in the news because

(a) Anti terror (b) To become job creator (c) To encourage youth toward academic (d) To prohibit drug intake

Question 99 : The term ‘Bad Bank ’ id often in news because

(a) A bank which has more than 5 percent of its loans categorised as Non-Performing Assets. (b) A Public Sector Bank which has more than 5 percent of its loans categorised as Non-Performing Assets. (c) A variant of an Asset Reconstruction Company. (d) The bank – whether private or public – which contributes the most to the pile of stressed assets within the Indian economic system

Question 100 : Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is associated with which of the following organisations? a) BRICS b) SCO c) European Union

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d) G20

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