Online Prelims Test - 16 (Subject Wise) : (Insightsias Mock Test Series For Upsc Preliminary Exam 2020)

Online Prelims TEST - 16 (SUBJECT WISE)
( InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020 ) Total Marks : 200
1 Which of the following was/were the views of early nationalists on labour class movements
1. They did support the factory acts of 1881 and 1891.
2. They differentiated between the labour in the Indian owned factories and those in the British-owned
factories.
3. They were indifferent to the labour’s cause.
Select the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None
2 Consider the following statements

1. Bipin Chandra Pal and G. Subramanya Aiyar demanded better conditions for workers.
2. Sasipada Banerjea started the newspaper called Deenbandhu
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
3 Which of the following personalities was/were involved in labour strikes during Swadeshi Upsurge?
1. Chidambaram Pillai
2. Ashwini Coomar Banerjea
3. S.A. Dange

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

1. All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was established in late 1930’s.
2. Lala Lajpat Rai was elected as the first president of AITUC
3. Lajpat Rai was the first to link capitalism with imperialism

A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
5 Which of the following factors was/were responsible for impoverishment of Indian agriculture in
British times?
1. Land revenue system
2. Economic policies of British
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3. Ruin of handicrafts industries

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
6 Arrange the following peasant movements in chronological order

1. Tebhaga Movement
2. Deccan Riots
3. Indigo Revolts
4. Eka Movement

A. 2 – 3 – 1- 4
B. 4 – 2 – 3 – 1
C. 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
D. 2 – 3 -1- 4
7 Consider the following statements regarding Mappila Revolt

1. The Mappilas were the Muslim tenants inhabiting the Malabar region.
2. The Mappila movement merged with the Khilafat agitation.

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

1. The Calcutta Madrasah was established by Jonathan Duncan
2. The Sanskrit College was established by Warren Hastings
3. Fort William College was set up by Wellesley in 1800 for training of civil servants

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

1. Charter Act 1813 directed the company to sanction one lakh rupees annually for promoting
education
2. Wood’s Despatch recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies and
vernaculars at school level.
2
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
10 Which of the following was/were the recommendations of Hunter Commission?

1. It recommended transfer of control of primary education to newly set up district and municipal
boards
2. It recommended a system of grants-in-aid to encourage private enterprise.
3. It emphasised that state’s special care is required for extension and improvement of primary
education.

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

1. Raleigh Commission was set up to go into conditions and prospects of universities in India.
2. Saddler University Commission was set up to study and report on problems of Calcutta University.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
12 Which of the following was/were the features of Wardha Scheme of Education

1. First seven years of schooling to be an integral part of a free and compulsory nationwide education
system.
2. Teaching to be in Hindi from class II to VII and in English only after class VIII.
3. Inclusion of a basic handicraft in the syllabus

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
13 Which of the following reasons prompted British to promote English Education in India?
1. Need to ensure a cheap supply of educated Indians to man an increasing number of subordinate
posts in administration.
2. Educated Indians would help expand market for British manufactures in India.
3. Western education would reconcile Indians to British rule.

A. 2 and 3 only
3
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
14 Consider the following statements regarding Vernacular Press Act, 1878

1. The magistrate’s action was final and no appeal could be made in a court of law.
2. Surendranath Banerjea became the first Indian journalist to be imprisoned after enactment of Act.
3. Lord Curzon repealed the act

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

1. James Augustus Hickey in 1780 started The Bengal Gazette.
2. Press Act, 1835 required a printer/publisher to give a precise account of premises of a publication
and cease functioning.

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

Newspaper Started By
The Hindu G. Subramaniya Aiyar
Amrita Bazar Patrika N.N. Sen
Sudharak Surendranath Banerjea
Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
17 Which of the following personalities was/were the early critics of British Economic policies?
1. Dadabhai Naoroji
2. Romesh Chandra Dutt
3. Prithwishchandra Ray

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

1. British looked for alliances with the most reactionary of social groups like the princes, zamindars.
2. British encouraged caste and communal consciousness among the people.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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

1. The Indian Factory Act, 1881 provided weekly holiday for all
2. Indian Factory Act, 1891 dealt primarily with the problem of child labour

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

1. Warren Hastings was the first to bring into existence and organise the civil services.
2. Lytton introduced the statutory civil service.
3. In 1803, Satyendra Nath Tagore became the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
21 Aitchison Committee constituted during the British time is related to
A. Judicial Reforms
B. Public Service Reforms
C. Police reforms
D. None of the above

1. Mayo appointed an SP for each division helped by a number of spies
2. Bentinck abolished the office of the SP

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
5
23 Consider the following statements regarding the development of judiciary system in India
1. The Supreme Court and the Sadar Adalats were merged into three High Courts at Calcutta, Bombay
and Madras in 1865.
2. The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for a Federal Court which could settle disputes
between governments.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
24 Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act, 1919

1. The Indian Legislative Council at the Centre was replaced by a bicameral system consisting of a
Council of State.
2. The Act separated for the first time the provincial and central budgets
3. Dyarchy in the provinces was abolished and provinces were given autonomy

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

1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
2. The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was formed in 1951 with Deen Dayal Upadhyaya as its founder-President.
3. Congress won a majority of seats in all the states including Travancore-Cochin, Madras and Orissa
in first general elections

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. None
26 Attlee’s statement got lot of importance in India’s Freedom Struggle. What is the significance of it?
A. It declared the British intention of leaving the Indian subcontinent.

B. It transferred the power completely to the princely states.
C. Release of political prisoners of Freedom struggle
27 Consider the following statements regarding Mountbatten Plan

1. Independence for princely states was granted in the Plan.
2. Accession of Hyderabad to Pakistan was ruled out in the Plan.
3. A boundary commission to be set up if partition was to be effected.
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A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
28 Which of the following personalities defended INA prisoners in the court of law
1. Dr. Ambedkar
2. Jawharlal Nehru
3. Asaf Ali

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
29 Which of the following was/were recommendations of Cabinet Mission Plan?

1. Rejection of the demand for a full-fledged Pakistan.
2. Provinces were to have full autonomy and residual powers.
3. Communal questions in the central legislature were to be decided by a simple majority

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
30 “Direct Action” call by Muslim League aimed at
A. Achieving Independence from British before August 15th, 1947.

B. To secure the interests of Muslim by ensuring more representation in the Parliament.
C. To achieve state of Pakistan out of India.
31 Consider the following statements regarding ‘Potti Sriramulu’

1. He was a social activist worked for emancipation of dalits
2. Participated in individual satyagraha including salt satyagraha
3. His struggle led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh with its capital Kurnool

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

1. Operation Meghadoot
2. Operation Pawan
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3. Operation Cactus
4. Operation Polo
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
A. 4 — 2 — 1 — 3
B. 3 — 2 — 1 — 4
C. 4 — 2 — 1 — 3
D. 4 — 1 — 2 — 3
33 Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act, 1935

1. There was a provision for joint sitting in cases of deadlock between the houses
2. Provinces derived their power and authority directly from the British Crown
3. The India Council of the Secretary of State was abolished

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
34 Consider the following statements:

1. The Independent Labour Party (ILP) was a political organisation formed under the leadership of B.
R. Ambedkar.
2. 2nd general elections was the best performance of Communist party of India so far in terms of Loka
Sabha seats.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
35 Consider the following events regarding formation of states in India.

1. Nagaland separated out of Assam as an independent state
2. Gujarat separated out of Bombay as an independent state.
3. Meghalaya converted to state from sub state in Assam
4. Sikkim from being a protectorate of India became a full state
A. 2 — 3 — 1 — 4
B. 3 — 2 — 1 — 4
C. 4 — 2 — 1 — 3
D. 2 — 1 — 3— 4
36 Which of the following events connected declaration of National Emergency 1975?

1. Emergence of Congress syndicate
2. Railways strike by George Fernandez
3. Keshavananda Bharati Judgement
8

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 2 only
37 Consider the following statements regarding Bhoodan Movement.

1. It was a voluntary land reform movement, started by Acharya Vinoba Bhave
2. Bhave received first land donation at Pochampalli village in Telangana Region
3. Jayaprakash Narayan give up active politics and joined Bhoodan movement in 1953.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
38 Who headed the Aarzi Hukumat of the people of Junagadh during the annexation of Junagadh
princely state into India?
A. Samaldas Gandhi
B. Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Moraji Desai
D. Nawab Sahab of Junagadh.
39 Consider the following events

1. Agra Summit
2. Operation Shakti
3. Attack on Indian Parliament
4. United States Invasion of Afghanistan
A. 2 — 4 — 1 — 3
B. 2 — 3 — 1 — 4
C. 1— 2 — 3 — 4
D. 2 — 1 — 4 — 3
40 Which of the following statements regarding “Non- Alignment Movement” (NAM) is/are correct?
1. NAM philosophy is based on the passive political response and neutrality than active involvement in
world politics.
2. Iran had hosted the last NAM summit in 2019.
3. Dr. Ambedkar was critical of NAM policy and advocated for pro-US foreign policy.

A. 3 only
B. 1 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
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41 Consider the following statements regarding Quit India Movement

1. The Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Calcutta.
2. It resolved to demand an immediate end to British rule in India.
3. Jawaharlal Nehru was named as the leader of the movement

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

1. Rammanohar Lohia, Jayaprakash Narayan were largely involved in underground activities during
Quit India Movement.
2. Parallel governments were established in many places like Satara, Midnapore.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
43 Consider the following statements regarding Subhash Chandra Bose

1. He passed the Indian Civil Services examination securing fourth position but resigned from the
service in 1921.
2. His political guru was Tilak.
3. Bose met Hitler under the pseudo name, Orlando Mazzotta.

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

1. Poona Pact abandoned the idea of separate electorates for the depressed classes.
2. It achieved the desired goal of emancipation of the depressed class.

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

1. The third round table conference was attended by the Indian National Congress and Gandhi.
2. Round table conference was the first conference arranged between the British and the Indians as
equals.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
46 Which of the following factors was/were influenced the growth of Modern Nationalism.
1. French Revolution.
2. Indian Renaissance.
3. Offshoot of modernization initiated by the British in India.
4. Strong reaction to British imperialist policies in India.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
47 The Indian League was started by
A. Surendranath Banerjee
B. Ananda Mohan Bose
C. Sisir Kumar Ghosh
D. G. Subramania Iyer
48 The Seva Sadon was founded by
A. Naoroji Furdonji
B. S.S. Bangal
C. J.B. Wacha
D. Behramii M Malabari
49 With reference to Swami Dayanand Saraswati, consider the following statements

1. He started the Suddhi Movement to bring back the Hindu converted to other religions.
2. He accepted both doctrine of karma and the theory of Niyati (fatalism).

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
50 Consider the following statements regarding British Indian Association

1. It was formed by the amalgamation of the Landholders’ Society and the East India Association.
2. The object of the Association was to secure improvements in the local administration of the country
and in the system of government laid down by Parliament.

A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
51 With reference to Murshid Quli Khan, consider the following statements:

1. He introduced ijara system in Bengal province.
2. He resumed the jagirs and converted them into Khas lands directly under the government.

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

1. Francisco De Almedia captured Goa from the ruler of Bijapur.
2. Albuquerque initiated the ‘Blue Water’ policy.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only Telegram Channel
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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53 With reference to the Carnatic Wars, consider the following statements:
1. The First Carnatic war was ended with signing of the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
2. During second Carnatic war the French recalled Dupleix.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
54 Which of the following battle ended with the Treaty of Allahabad?
A. Battle of Plassey
B. Battle of Buxar
C. First Anglo-Sikh war
D. Third Carnatic War
55 With reference to Raja Sawai Jai Singh (Jai Singh II), consider the following statements:
1. He initiated socio –religious reforms such as the abolition of Sati.
2. He commissioned the Jantar Mantar observatories at multiple places in India.
3. He constructed the city of Ahmadabad.

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

1. The Battle of Colachel was fought between the Indian kingdom of Travancore and the British East
India Company.
2. The Serampur Mission Press was established by the Dutch missionaries.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
57 With reference to the British policy of Subsidiary Alliance system, consider the following statements:
1. It was given definite shape under the Governor Generalship of Lord Wallesley.
2. Under the system, the ruler of the allying Indian state was compelled to accept the permanent
stationing of a British force within his territory and to pay a subsidy for its maintenance.
3. It usually provided that the Indian ruler would agree to the posting at his court of a British
Resident.

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

1. First Anglo Sikh war was fought between British and Ranjit Singh.
2. By the treaty of Amritsar Ranjit Singh promised not to expand east of the Sutlej.
3. Lord Dalhousie annexed the whole of the Punjab to the British Empire after the Second Anglo-Sikh
war.

A. 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
59 With reference to Tipu Sultan, consider the following statements:

1. He commissioned a military manual called Fathul Mujahidin.
2. Tipu Sultan laid the foundation for the construction of the present-day Krishna Raja Sagara or KRS
dam on the Kaveri river.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
60 With reference to the British Policy towards Princely States, consider the following statements:
1. Under the Policy of Ring of Fence the East India Company undertook to organize Awadh’s defence
to safeguard Bengal’s security.
2. The Butler Committee (1927) was set up to examine the nature of relationship between the Princely
states and British Government.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
61 Who among the following social reformer gave the title of Mahatma to Jyotirao phule?
A. Dayanand Saraswati
B. M.K. Gandhi
C. Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar
D. Swami Vivekananda
62 Which among the following events are associated with the tenure of Lord Ripon?
1. Ilbert Bill controversy
2. Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act
3. Appointment of Hunter Commission
4. Government resolution on local self-government
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
63 What was the reason for awarding the Kaisar – I – Hind medal to Mahatma Gandhi?
A. For successful Gandhi – Irwin Pact

B. Foundation of Indian Ambulance Core during Boers War
C. Foundation of Natal Indian Congress in South Africa
D. Supporting British in First World War on ideological basis

1. Iyothee Thass founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (SJPS).
2. Ayyankali established the Advaidananda Sabha.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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65 With reference to the ‘Asiatic Society of Bengal’, consider the following statements:
1. It was established during the rule of Lord Warren Hastings.
2. Dr. Rajendra Lala Mitra was the first Indian President of Asiatic Society
3. One of the main objective behind setting up the institute was to promote the study of Indian
languages and scriptures.

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

1. Charles Wilkins translated Bhagwat Gita into English
2. A Sanskrit College was established at Benares during the tenure of Lord Cornwallis.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
67 Namdeo Dhasal is mainly associated with:
A. Workers movement
B. Peasant Movement
C. Tribal movement
D. Dalit movement
68 Consider the following pairs:

Social Movement: Region:
1. The Satnami Movement Chhattisgarh
2. Adi Dharma Movement Maharashtra
3. Mahar Movement Punjab
Which of the pairs given above is correctly matched?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
69 With reference to Tej Bahadur Sapru, consider the following statements:

1. He was a law member of the Viceroy’s Council.
2. He had participated in all three Round Table Conference sessions
3. He was also one of the main lawyers engaged to defend captured soldiers of the Indian National
Army.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. The Bombay Textile strike of 1982, was led by George Fernandes.
2. The railway strike of 1974 was led by Dr. Datta Samant.

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

1. When the British took over Indian states, towns like Thanjavur, Dhaka, and Murhidabad lost their
courts.
2. In India, the initial impact of the British industrialization led to more people moving into
manufacturing industries.

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

1. In 1938, a National Planning Committee with K.T. Shah as the Chairman and Jawaharlal Nehru as
the general editor was set up by the Indian National Congress.
2. Bhilai steel was set up with the help of the Britain in 1955.
3. Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) was set up with West German collaboration in 1960s.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 only
73 With reference to the social reformers of India, consider the following statements:
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1. Pandita Ramabai founded Arya Mahila Samaj.
2. Pandita Ramabai wrote the book ‘High-Caste Hindu Woman’ .
3. Kandukiri Viresalingam started the a journal called Viveka Vardhini .

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

1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar played a major role in legalizing the widow remarriage.
2. Jyotiba Phule formed Arya Samaj to focus on rights of depressed groups.
3. In 1935, Jahanara Shah Nawas founded the Punjab Provincial Women's Muslim League.

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

1. Raja Ravi Varma completely discarded techniques of the European academic art in his paintings.
2. O. Chandu Menon authored the famous novel Indulekha in Malayalam language.
3. Bharat Mata Painting was one of the notable art works of Abanindranath Tagore.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
76 Which of the following fundamental rights was/were proposed in Karachi Resolution of Indian
National Congress in 1931?
1. Free compulsory education from primary to university level.
2. Capital punishment to be abolished.
3. Religious neutrality of State.
4. Abolition of Salt tax.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
77 With reference to the Chipko movement, consider the following statement:

1. It is a forest conservation movement.
2. In 1987, the Chipko movement was awarded the Right Livelihood Award.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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78 Which of the following state government launched the land reform movement ‘Operation Barga’?
A. West Bengal
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Andhra Pradesh

1. Tebhaga movement was a struggle of sharecroppers in Maharashtra for two thirds share of their
produce instead of the customary half.
2. The Naxalite movement started from the region of Naxalbari (1967) in Bengal.
3. The Telangana movement (1946-51) directed against the feudal conditions in the princely state of
Hyderabad.

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

1. Stree Purush Tulana (or Comparison of Men and Women) was written by Tarabai Shinde.
2. Sultana’s Dream was written Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain .

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
81 With reference to the SAANS campaign, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. It aimed at reducing child mortality due to tuberculosis (TB).
3. Under the campaign, Pulse Oximeter will be used at the Health and Wellness Centre for
identification of low oxygen levels in the blood.

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

1. SeeTB is a new vaccine developed by Indian researchers to treat Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
(MDR-TB).
2. The World Health Organization (WHO) has aimed at eliminating Tuberculosis by 2025.
3. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease.
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A. 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
83 Consider the following countries:

1. India
2. Japan
3. South Korea
4. New Zealand
Which of the countries given above is/are part of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus
(ADMM-Plus)?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
84 With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), consider the following
statements:
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2. For the case of Miscarriage/Still Birth, a beneficiary is eligible to receive benefits under the scheme
only once.
3. Cash incentives of Rs. 10000 will be provided to the beneficiaries in three installments.

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

1. The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough
diamonds.
2. India is yet to become the member of Kimberley Process.

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

1. Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project was launched in 2012 by Central Water Commission
(CWC).
2. Dam Health And Rehabilitation Monitoring Application (DHARMA) is a bespoke web-based software
package to support the effective collection and management of Dam Safety data in respect of all
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large dams of India.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
87 With reference to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) , consider the following
statements:
1. It was established under the Company Act, 2013.
2. It has regulatory oversight over the Insolvency Professionals, Insolvency Professional Agencies,
Insolvency Professional Entities and Information Utilities.
3. It has been designated as the ‘Authority’ under the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation
Rules), 2017 for regulation and development of the profession of valuers in the country.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
88 With reference to the Tobacco Board, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body established under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
2. One of the functions of the board is to regulate the production and curing of Virginia Tobacco with
regard to the demand in India and abroad.
3. Recently, it has been awarded the Golden Leaf Award.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
89 With reference to the recently inaugurated Sisseri River Bridge, consider the following statements:
1. It will provide connectivity between Dibang Valley and Siang in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It was constructed by Project Brahmank of Border Roads Organization (BRO).
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

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

1. Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water to all households by 2022.
2. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) is a time-bound, mission-mode water conservation campaign.
20

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
91 With reference to the recently announced Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh, consider the following
statements:
1. It is a repository of diverse crops across 128 agro-climatic zones for better nutritional outcomes.
2. It aims at reducing malnutrition through a multi-sectoral results-based framework, including
agriculture, among women and children across the country.
3. Ministry of Women and Child Development has collaborated with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
for this project.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
92 With reference to the World Customs Organization, consider the following statements:
1. It is a specialized agency of United Nations.
2. India is a member of the World Customs Organization.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
93 Changi naval base, sometimes seen in news is situated in:
A. Malaysia
B. Vietnam
C. Singapore
D. Japan
94 Which of the following heritage sites chosen by Geological survey of India are included under
UNESCO Global Geopark Network?
1. St. Mary’s island
2. Manas National park
3. Sunderbans
4. Lonar lake
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None
21
95 With reference to the ‘PM-AASHA’ scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is aimed at ensuring better nutrition and medical facilities for ASHA and Anganwadi workers.
2. Under this scheme the beneficiaries will also get medical insurance.
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
96 With reference to Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN), consider the following statements:
1. It is set up as a not-for-profit company under section 8 of the Company Act, 2013.
2. It provides for financial assistance to patients, living below the poverty line and who are suffering
from major life-threatening diseases.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
97 Government of India has signed an agreement with which of the following bank to provide a $250-
million loan for the National Rural Economic Transformation Project?
A. New development Bank

B. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
C. Asian Development Bank
D. World Bank
98 With reference to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), consider the following
statements:
1. UNODC is mandated to assist Member States in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime and
terrorism.
2. It was established in 1997 through a merger between the United Nations Drug Control Programme
and the Centre for International Crime Prevention.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
99 ‘Idlib Province’, recently seen in news , is located in?
A. Iran
B. Syria
C. Afghanistan
D. Iraq
22
100 Which of the following became first State to implement biofuel policy?
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
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Online Prelims TEST - 16 (SUBJECT WISE)

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2 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Ruin of handicrafts industries

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6 Arrange the following peasant movements in chronological order

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7 Consider the following statements regarding Mappila Revolt

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 Which of the following was/were the recommendations of Hunter Commission?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

11 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

12 Which of the following was/were the features of Wardha Scheme of Education

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14 Consider the following statements regarding Vernacular Press Act, 1878

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

15 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

16 Consider the following pairs

Which of the pairs given above is/are matched correctly?

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18 Consider the following statements

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

19 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

20 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

21 Aitchison Committee constituted during the British time is related to

22 Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

24 Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act, 1919

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

25 Consider the following statements.

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A. It declared the British intention of leaving the Indian subcontinent.

27 Consider the following statements regarding Mountbatten Plan

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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29 Which of the following was/were recommendations of Cabinet Mission Plan?

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30 “Direct Action” call by Muslim League aimed at

A. Achieving Independence from British before August 15th, 1947.

31 Consider the following statements regarding ‘Potti Sriramulu’

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32 Consider the following events

33 Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act, 1935

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

34 Consider the following statements: