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flfoy lsok (izkjafHkd) VsLV lhjhT+k&2024
tc rd vkidks ;g ijh{k.k iqfLrdk [kksyus dks u dgk tk, rc rd u [kksysa

ijh{k.k iqfLrdk vuqØe
ijh{k.k iqfLrdk
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P1/P2/P3-2416 lkekU; vè;;u
VsLV – 16
le; % nks ?k.Vs iw.kk±d % 200
vuqns'k
1. ijh{kk izkjEHk gksus ds rqjUr ckn] vki bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk dh iM+rky vo'; dj ysa fd blesa dksbZ fcuk Nik] iQVk ;k
NwVk gqvk i`"B vFkok iz'u vkfn u gksA ;fn ,slk gks rks bls lgh ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ls cny yhft,A
2. mÙkj&i=kd esa lgh LFkku ij ijh{k.k iqfLrdk vuqØe A, B, C ;k D ;FkkfLFkfr Li"V :i ls dwVc¼ dhft;sA
3. bl iafDr ds lkFk esa fn;s x, dks"Bd esa vkidks viuk vuqØekad fy[kuk
gSA ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ij vkSj oqQN u fy[ksaA
4. bl ijh{k.k iqfLrdk esa 100 iz'uka'k (iz'u) fn;s x, gSaA izR;sd iz'uka'k
fgUnh vkSj vaxzs”kh esa Nik gSA izR;sd iz'uka'k esa pkj izR;qÙkj (mÙkj) fn;s
x, gSaA buesa ls ,d izR;qÙkj dks pqu ysa ftls vki mÙkj&i=kd ij vafdr djuk pkgrs gSaA ;fn vkidks ,slk yxs fd ,d ls vfèkd
izR;qÙkj lgh gSa rks ml izR;qÙkj dks vafdr djsa tks vkidks loksZÙke yxsA izR;sd iz'uka'k ds fy;s dsoy ,d gh izR;qÙkj pquuk gSA
5. vkidks vius lHkh izR;qÙkj vyx ls fn;s x, mÙkj&i=kd ij gh vafdr djus gSaA mÙkj&i=kd esa fn;s x, funsZ'k ns[k ysaA
6. lHkh iz'uksa ds vad leku gSaA
7. blls igys fd vki ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds fofHkUu iz'uka'kksa ds izR;qÙkj mÙkj i=kd ij vafdr djuk 'kq: djsa] vkidks izos'k izek.k&i=k
ds lkFk izsf"kr vuqns'kksa ds vuqlkj dqN fooj.k mÙkj&i=kd esa nsus gSaA
8. vki vius lHkh izR;qÙkjksa dks mÙkj&i=kd esa Hkjus ds ckn rFkk ijh{kk ds lekiu ij dsoy mÙkj&i=kd vèkh{kd dks lkSai nsaA vkidks
vius lkFk ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ys tkus dh vuqefr gSA
9. dPps dke ds fy;s dqN i=kd ijh{k.k iqfLrdk ds var esa layXu gSaA
10. xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s naM%
oLrqfu"B iz'u&i=kksa esa mEehnokj }kjk fn;s x, xyr mÙkjksa ds fy;s naM fn;k tk,xkA
(i) izR;sd iz'u ds fy;s pkj oSdfYid mÙkj gSaA mEehnokj }kjk izR;sd iz'u ds fy;s fn;s x, ,d xyr mÙkj ds fy;s iz'u gsrq fu;r
fd;s x, vadksa dk ,d&frgkbZ naM ds :i esa dkVk tk,xkA
(ii) ;fn dksbZ mEehnokj ,d ls vfèkd mÙkj nsrk gS] rks bls xyr mÙkj ekuk tk,xk] pkgs fn;s x, mÙkjksa esa ls ,d mÙkj lgh gks] ml
iz'u ds fy;s mi;qZDrkuqlkj gh naM fn;k tk,xkA
(iii) ;fn mEehnokj }kjk dksbZ iz'u gy ugha fd;k tkrk gS] vFkkZr~ mEehnokj }kjk mÙkj ugha fn;k tkrk gS] rks ml iz'u ds fy;s dksbZ
n.M ugha fn;k tk,xkA
tc rd vkidks ;g ijh{k.k iqfLrdk [kksyus dks u dgk tk, rc rd u [kksysa

è;ku nsa % vuqns'kksa dk vaxzs”kh :ikUrj bl iqfLrdk ds vafre i`"B ij Nik gSA
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1- çkP;oknh vkSj vkaXyoknh fookn ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr mi;ZDq r esa ls fdrus dFku ^jS;rokM+h cankscLr* ds ifj.kke gS\a
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
1- okjsu gsfLVaXl çkP;oknh n'kZu ds leFkZd FksA (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
2- çkP;okfn;ksa dk mís'; Hkkjrh;ksa ij lkaLÑfrd çHkqRo 4- Hkkjr ds bl ok;ljk; us vius dk;Zdky ds nkSjku ,d
ds lkèku ds :i esa if'peh f'k{kk dks ykxw djuk FkkA vdky vk;ksx dk xBu fd;k] ftlus o"kZHkj ds lw[kk
3- vkaXyokfn;ksa dk ekuuk Fkk fd] Hkkjr dk fopkj çcaèku gsrq :ijs[kk dh vuq'kalk dh] bl vk;ksx dh
'kkL=kh; if'pe ds lerqY; iqjkru FkkA vuq'kalkvksa dks mDr ok;ljk; us dkiQh gn rd Lohdkj
4- dydÙkk esa iQksVZ fofy;e dkWyst dh LFkkiuk o"kZ dj fy;kA vius 'kkludky ds nkSjku] mUgksaus frCcr ij
1800 esa gqbZ Fkh] bldks flfoy lsodksa dks Hkkjrh; ,d vfHk;ku dk Hkh vkns'k fn;kA ckn esa mUgksaus vius
Hkk"kkvksa esa çf'kf{kr djus ds fy;s LFkkfir fd;k dekaMj&bu&phiQ ds lkFk ok;ljk; dh dk;Zdkjh ifj"kn
x;k FkkA esa fu;qfDr dks ysdj gq, fookn dh i`"BHkwfe esa R;kxi=k
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ ns fn;kA
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks mi;ZqDr ifjPNsn esa fczfV'k Hkkjr ds fuEufyf[kr esa ls
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj fdl ok;ljk; dh ppkZ dh tk jgh gS\
2- vkSifuosf'kd dky ds nkSjku Hkkjr ds jkT; lfpo ds in (a) ok;ljk; fyVu (b) ok;ljk; d”kZu
ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (c) ok;ljk; ,fYxu f}rh; (d) ok;ljk; fjiu
1- in dh LFkkiuk Hkkjr ljdkj vfèkfu;e 1858 ds 5- ns'k ij bZLV bafM;k daiuh ds 'kklu ds nkSjku ç[;kfir
ekè;e ls dh xbZ FkhA 1840 dh ysDl yksdh fjiksVZ esa ,d ifjfpr fo"k; ij
2- o"kZ 1935 rd bldk osru Hkkjrh; dks"k ls fn;k ppkZ dh xbZ Fkh tksfd ledkyhu le; esa Hkh Hkkjrh;
tkrk Fkk] mlds ckn blds fy;s çkoèkku vaxzs”kh laln lkekftd vkSj dkuwuh xfy;kjksa esa foe'kZ dk dkj.k jgh
ds okf"kZd ctV }kjk fd;k x;k FkkA gS] fjiksVZ esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdl fo"k; ij ppkZ dh
3- o"kZ 1919 ds Hkkjr ljdkj vfèkfu;e }kjk LFkkfir xbZ Fkh\
Hkkjr ds mPpk;qDr in dks jkT; lfpo ds dqN dk;Z (a) lHkh ukxfjdksa gsrq leku dkuwu
lkSais x, FksA (b) yM+fd;ksa gsrq fookg dh U;wure vk;q
4- jkT; lfpo ds in dh LFkkiuk ls ysdj bl in dh (c) oSokfgd cykRdkj
lekfIr rd ;g fczfV'k laln ds çfr mÙkjnk;h jgkA (d) èkkfeZd iwtk LFky
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ 6- ^vkèkqfud Hkkjr ds bfrgkl dk ;g ,sfrgkfld O;fDrRo]
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks o"kZ 1939 ds cgqpfpZr f=kiqjh vfèkos'ku esa dkWUxzsl vè;{k
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj in dk pquko gkj x;k] Lora=krk ds ckn og lafoèkkulHkk
3- bZLV bafM;k daiuh ds ,d LdkWfV'k vfèkdkjh vkSj ckn esa dk fgLlk cus vkSj ml lfefr dk fgLlk Fks ftlus Hkk"kk;h
eækl çslhMsalh ds xouZj FkkWel equjks us jktLo laxzg ds vkèkkj ij jkT;ksa dk iquxZBu ij ppkZ dh Fkh ,oa bl
fy;s jS;rokM+h cankscLr ç.kkyh dk çLrko j[kk bl lacaèk lfefr us viuk iQSlyk foi{k esa lquk;k FkkA*
esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj fd;k% mi;ZqDr ifjPNsn esa fdl ,sfrgkfld O;fDrRo dh ppkZ
1- blls daiuh ds jktLo esa o`f¼ gqbZA dh xbZ gS\
2- eè;LFkksa dh deh ds dkj.k xk¡o dh tkfr lajpuk,¡ (a) jktsaæ çlkn
detksj gks xbZaA (b) ,l-,u- èkkj
3- blds ifj.kkeLo:i xk¡o dh lkekftd lajpuk esa (c) ljnkj oYyHkHkkbZ iVsy
lkgwdkj oxZ dk mn; gqvkA (d) iêðkfHk lhrkjeS;k
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1. With reference to the Orientalist-Anglicist How many of the above statements are the

controversy, consider the following statements : consequences of the ‘Ryotwari settlement’ ?
1. Warren Hastings was a proponent of Orientalist (a) Only one (b) Only two
philosophy. (c) All three (d) None
2. Orientalists aimed at introducing western
4. ‘This Viceroy of India, during its tenure appointed
education as a means of cultural domination
a famine commission, which recommended for a
on Indians.
year-round drought management framework, the
3. As per the Anglicists, idea of India was an
recommendations of this commission were largely
antiquity equal to that of the classical west.
accepted by the said viceroy. During his reign, he
4. Fort William at Calcutta, which was established
also ordered an expedition to Tibet. Later, he
in 1800, was used to train civil servants in
resigned in the backdrop of a controversy with his
Indian languages.
commander in chief, to the latter’s appointment to
How many of the above statements are correct ?
the viceroy’s executive council’.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
Which of the following Viceroys of India is being
(c) Only three (d) All four
discussed in the above paragraph ?
2. Consider the following statements regarding the (a) Viceroy Lytton (b) Viceroy Curzon
office of the Secretary of State for India during the (c) Viceroy Elgin II (d) Viceroy Ripon
colonial years :
5. The Lex Loci report of 1840, promulgated during
1. The office was established via the Government
the East India Company’s rule over the country,
of India (GoI) act of 1858.
discussed a familiar topic which is being debated in
2. Its salary was paid by Indian coffers till 1935,
Indian societal and legal corridors even in the
post that it was the annual budget of English
contemporary times, the report discussed which of
parliament, which made provisions for it.
the following topics ?
3. High Commissioner of India post established
by the GoI act of 1919, was delegated some of (a) Uniform laws for all the citizens
the functions of the Secretary of State. (b) Minimum age of marriage for girls
4. The Secretary of State from the inception of (c) Marital rape
office to its dissolution was responsible to the (d) Places of religious worship
British Parliament. 6. ‘This historical personality in the History of Modern
How many of the above statements are correct ? India, lost the elections to the post of Congress
(a) Only one (b) Only two President in the much-discussed Tripuri session of
(c) Only three (d) All four 1939, post-independence he became a part of the
3. Thomas Munro, a Scottish official in the East India constituent assembly, and was a part of committee
Company and later the Governor of Madras which discussed about the reorganisation of states
Presidency, proposed a Ryotwari settlement system on linguistic lines, that ruled not in favour of the
for revenue collection in this regard, consider the same.’
following statements : Which historical personality is being discussed in
1. It led to increase in revenue for the company. the above paragraph ?
2. The caste structures of the village were diluted (a) Rajendra Prasad
because of a lack of intermediaries. (b) S. N. Dhar
3. It resulted in rise of moneylenders, in the village (c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
societal structures. (d) Pattabhi Sitaramayya
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7- lEefr vk;q vfèkfu;e] 1891 ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr 10- lcds fy;s ¶,d tkfr] ,d èkeZ] ,d bZ'oj¸ dk çfl¼
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% ukjk fdlus fn;k\
dFku I% (a) Jh ukjk;.k xq#

cky fookg ds f[kykiQ o"kZ 1860 ds vfèkfu;e ds foijhr (b) bZ-oh- jkekLokeh
ftls fcuk fdlh fojksèk ds ikfjr fd;k x;k Fkk] o"kZ 1891 (c) dqekju vklu
ds bl vfèkfu;e dks fganw laxBuksa ds dM+s fojksèk dk
(d) Vh-,e- uk;j
lkeuk djuk iM+kA
dFku II% 11- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s%

blus fookg dh U;wure vk;q dks 10 ls c<+kdj 12 o"kZ 1- vLi`';rk ls foeqfDr
dj fn;kA 2- #i, dh leL;k% mn~Hko vkSj lekèkku
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa ds ckjs esa] fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk ,d 3- Hkkjr ekrk dkSu gS\
lgh gS\
4- tkfr dk mPNsn
(a) dFku I vkSj dFku II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku II]
5- la?k cuke Lora=krk
dFku I dh lgh O;k[;k gSA
(b) dFku I vkSj dFku II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku II] mi;ZqDr esa ls fdruh iqLrdsa Hkhejko jketh vacsMdj }kjk
dFku I dk lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA fy[kh xbZ Fkha\
(c) dFku I lgh gS fdarq dFku II xyr gSA (a) dsoy nks (b) dsoy rhu
(d) dFku I xyr gS fdarq dFku II lgh gSA (c) dsoy pkj (d) lHkh ik¡p
8- fuEufyf[kr tutkrh; ,oa Ñ"kd foæksgksa dks muds ?kfVr 12- Hkkjr L=kh egkeaMy ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
(çkjafHkd ls uohure rd) gksus ds Øe esa O;ofLFkr fopkj dhft;s%
dhft;s% 1- bldh igyh cSBd o"kZ 1885 esa bankSj esa gqbZ FkhA
1- jEik foæksg 2- uhy foæksg 2- bldh LFkkiuk jekckbZ jkukMs }kjk dh xbZ FkhA
3- ikcuk foæksg 4- ikbdk foæksg
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
5- eqaMk foæksg
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
uhps fn;s x, dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh fodYi pqfu;s% (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(a) 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 5 (b) 4 – 2 – 3 – 5 – 1
(c) 2 – 4 – 3 – 1 – 5 (d) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 5 13- ¶ta?khjk dk iQdhj¸ vaèkfo'okl vkSj iqjksfgrh ds vR;kpkj
ij dsafær yach dfork ds ys[kd fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu
9- fuEufyf[kr ?kVukvks a dks vkja H k ls uohure rd
Fks\
dkykuqØfed Øe esa O;ofLFkr dhft;s%
(a) vjfcanks ?kks"k (b) jchaæukFk VSxksj
1- fØIl fe'ku dh foiQyrk
2- f'keyk lEesyu (c) gsujh Msjksft;ks (d) vkj- lh- nÙk
3- nslkbZ&fy;kdr le>kSrk 14- fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdlus T;ksfrck iQqys dks ^egkRek* dh
4- lh-vkj- iQkWeZwyk mikfèk nh Fkh\
5- xkaèkh&ftUuk okrkZ (a) foB~Byjko Ñ".kth
uhps fn;s x, dwV dk mi;ksx djds lgh mÙkj pqfu;s% (b) Ñ"kd iQkxqth calksM+
(a) 1 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 2 (b) 1 – 4 – 5 – 3 – 2 (c) jchaæukFk VSxksj
(c) 1 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 5 (d) 4 – 1 – 3 – 5 – 2 (d) ,e-ds- xkaèkh
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7. Consider the following statements with reference to 10. Who gave the famous slogan “One Caste, One
Age of Consent Act (1891) : Religion, One God for All” ?
Statement I: (a) Sree Narayana Guru

Unlike the 1860 act against child marriage, which (b) E.V. Ramaswamy
was passed without much opposition, the 1891 act
(c) Kumaran Asan
met with a stiff opposition from the Hindu outfits.
Statement II: (d) T.M. Nair

It raised the minimum age of marriage from 10 to 11. Consider the following :
12 years. 1. Emancipation of the Untouchables
Which of the following is correct in respect of the
2. The Problem of the Rupee – Its origin and its
above statements ?
solution
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
and Statement II is the correct explanation for 3. Who Is Bharat Mata?
Statement I. 4. Annihilation of Caste
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct 5. Federation Versus Freedom
and Statement II is not the correct explanation
for Statement I. How many of the above books were written by

(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ?
incorrect. (a) Only two (b) Only three
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (c) Only four (d) All five
correct
12. With reference to Bharat Stree Mahamandal,
8. Arrange the following tribal and peasant revolts in consider the following statements :
order of their occurrence (from earliest to latest) :
1. Its first meeting was held in Indore in 1885.
1. Rampa rebellion 2. Indigo revolt
2. It was founded by Ramabai Ranade.
3. Pabna revolts 4. Paika rebellion
5. Munda Upsrising Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Select the correct option, using the codes given (a) 1 only (b) 2 only

below : (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 5 (b) 4 – 2 – 3 – 5 – 1 13. “Fakeer of Jungheera” is long poem centred around
(c) 2 – 4 – 3 – 1 – 5 (d) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 5 the tyranny of superstition and priest craft. Who
9. Arrange the following events in chronological order among the following was the writer of above-
from earliest to latest : mentioned poem ?
1. Failure of Cripp’s Mission.
(a) Aurobindo Ghose (b) Rabindranath Tagore
2. Shimla conference
(c) Henry Derozio (d) R.C. Dutt
3. Desai-Liaqat pact
4. CR Formula 14. Who among the following gave the title of
5. Gandhi-Jinnah talks “Mahatma” to Jyotiba Phule ?
Select the correct answer using the codes given (a) Vithalrao Krishnaji

below : (b) Kisan Faguji Bansod
(a) 1 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 2 (b) 1 – 4 – 5 – 3 – 2 (c) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) 1 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 5 (d) 4 – 1 – 3 – 5 – 2 (d) MK Gandhi
5 5
15- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (a) Hkkjr esa Hkk"kk;h jkT;ksa dh ekax dk usr`Ro fd;kA
1- Hkkjrh; lkekftd lEesyu us yksxksa dks lrh çFkk ds (b) lexz Hkkjr esa eafnj ços'k vkanksyuksa dh 'kq#vkr dhA
f[kykiQ [kM+s gksus ds fy;s çksRlkfgr djus gsrq ^çfrKk (c) Hkkjrh; jk"Vªh; dkWUxzsl ds xBu esa egÙoiw.kZ Hkwfedk
vkanksyu* 'kq: fd;kA fuHkkbZA
2- ,e-th- jkukMs rFkk j?kqukFk jko }kjk Hkkjrh; lkekftd (d) [kknh ,oa xzkeks|ksx dks c<+kok nsus esa egÙoiw.kZ Hkwfedk
lEesyu dh LFkkiuk dh xbZA fuHkkbZA
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\ 20- lrh çFkk ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 dhft;s%
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 1- fofy;e csafVd ds dk;Zdky esa bl çFkk dks voSèk
16- Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds lanHkZ es]a ^f”kEejeSu Iyku* dk mís'; Fkk vkSj naMuh; ?kksf"kr fd;k x;k FkkA
(a) vf[ky Hkkjrh; Lrj ij foæksg djukA 2- bls iQkStnkjh vnkyrksa }kjk vkijkfèkd ekuo oèk ds
(b) Lora=krk vkanksyu ds nkSjku fganw&eqfLye ,drk dks :i esa naMuh; ekuk x;kA
c<+kok nsukA mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
(c) fczfV'k jkt ds nkSjku vkfFkZd lqèkkjksa dks ykxw djukA (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(d) Hkkjr ljdkj ds fy;s ,d la?kh; <k¡ps dh LFkkiukA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
17- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 21- ikcuk Ñ"kd foæksgksa ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
1- ok;ljk; d”kZu dh Hkkjr fojksèkh uhfr;k¡ o"kZ 1905 fopkj dhft;s%
ds Lons'kh vkanksyu dk dkj.k cuhaA
1- ;s caxky ds Ñ"kdksa }kjk çkjaHk fd;s x, voSèk vkSj
2- gkfM±x ds ok;ljk; dky esa caxky dk foHkktu jí fgalk çfrjksèkh vkanksyu FksA
dj fn;k x;kA
2- ;g foæksg tehankjksa ds f[kykiQ vkjaHk fd;k x;k Fkk]
3- ujeiafFk;ksa vkSj xjeiafFk;ksa ds chp çfr}af}rk ds
tks Ñ"kdksa ls tcju yxku ,oa Hkwfe dj olwy jgs FksA
dkj.k o"kZ 1907 esa lwjr foHkktu gqvkA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
22- fuEufyf[kr O;fDrRoksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
18- fdldh vè;{krk esa Hkkjrh; jk"Vªh; dkWUxzsl (INC) us
?kks"k.kk dh fd INC dk y{; ¶;wukbVsM fdaxMe ;k vU; 1- ns'kcaèkq fprjatu nkl
Lo'kklh mifuos'kksa dh rjg Lo'kklu ;k Lojkt¸ Fkk\ 2- lqjsaæukFk VSxksj
(a) jklfcgkjh ?kks"k 3- trhaæukFk cuthZ
(b) xksiky Ñ".k xks[kys 4- ck?kk tfru
(c) nknkHkkbZ ukSjksth 5- ,uh cslsaV
(d) ykyk yktir jk; fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&ls O;fDrRo ^vuq'khyu lfefr* ls
19- ok;dkse lR;kxzg] ftldk usr`Ro Vh-ds- ekèkou vkSj ds- tqM+s Fks\
ih- ds'ko esuu tSls nwjn'khZ usrkvksa us fd;k Fkk budk (a) dsoy nks (b) dsoy rhu
Lora=krkiwoZ Hkkjr esa ,d egÙoiw.kZ LFkku Fkk D;ksafd bUgksaus (c) dsoy pkj (d) lHkh ik¡p
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15. Consider the following statements : (a) pioneered the demand for linguistic states in
1. The Indian Social Conference launched the India.
‘Pledge Movement’ to encourage people to take (b) marked the dawn of temple entry movements
a stand against Sati Pratha. across India.
2. M.G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao founded the (c) played a crucial role in the formation of the
Indian Social Conference. Indian National Congress.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (d) focused on the promotion of khadi and village

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only industries.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 20. With reference to the practice of Sati, consider the
16. With reference to Indian history the ‘Zimmerman following statements :
Plan’ aimed at 1. The practice was declared illegal and punishable
(a) bringing about an all-India insurrection. under William Bentick.
(b) promoting Hindu-Muslim unity during the 2. It was made punishable by criminal courts as
independence movement. culpable homicide.
(c) implementing economic reforms during the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
British Raj.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) establishing a federal structure for the Indian
government. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
17. Consider the following statements : 21. With reference to Pabna peasant uprisings, consider
1. Policies of Viceroy Curzon influenced the following statements :
Swadeshi movement of 1905. 1. They were illegal and violent resistance
2. The partition of Bengal was annulled during movements launched by peasants of Bengal.
the Viceroyship of Hardinge. 2. The resistance was launched against the against
3. Rivalry between Moderates and Extremists lead the landlords, who were forcefully collecting
to Surat split in 1907. rents and land taxes from the peasants.
How many of the above statements are correct ? Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) All three (d) None (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
18. Under whose presidentship the Indian National 22. Consider the following personalities :
Congress (INC) declared that the goal of INC was
1. Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das
“Self-government or swaraj like the United Kingdom
or the colonies” ? 2. Surendranath Tagore
(a) Rash Behari Ghose 3. Jatindranath Banerjee
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhle 4. Bagha Jatin
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji 5. Annie Besant
(d) Lala Lajpat Rai Which of the following personalities were associated

19. Vaikom Satyagraha, led by visionary leaders like with ‘Anushilan Samiti’ ?
T.K. Madhavan and K.P. Kesava Menon has a (a) Only two (b) Only three
significant place is pre-independent India as it (c) Only four (d) All five
7 7
23- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s% 27- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s%
1- ,l-,- Mkaxs 2- eq”kÝiQj vgen 1- o"kZ 1928 esa] egkRek xkaèkh us vkWy&caxky LVwMsaV~l
3- 'kkSdr mLekuh 4- ufyuh xqIrk ,lksfl,'ku dh vè;{krk dhA
mi;qZDr esa ls fdrus dkuiqj cksY'ksfod "kM~;a=k ekeys esa 2- xqtjkr esa ckjnksyh lR;kxzg dk usr`Ro oYyHkHkkbZ
'kkfey Fks\ iVsy us fd;k FkkA
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
24- fuEufyf[kr ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
vkanksyu lac¼ O;fDrRo 28- fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdlus brkyoh Økafrdkjh eSf”kuh dh
jpukvksa dk vuqokn dj eSf”kuh pfj=k fy[kk Fkk\

1- egkM+ lR;kxzg % egkRek xkaèkh
(a) fouk;d nkeksnj lkojdj
2- lR;'kksèkd lekt % T;ksfrck iQqys
(b) ykyk yktir jk;
3- vkRe&lEeku vkanksyu % bZ-oh- jkekLokeh uk;dj
(c) fcfiu paæ iky
mi;ZqDr ;qXeksa esa ls fdrus lgh lqesfyr gSa\ (d) vjfcanks ?kks"k
29- eq”kÝiQjiqj "kM~;a=k ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
fopkj dhft;s%
25- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s% 1- eq”kÝiQjiqj esa [kqnhjke cksl vkSj çiQqYy pkdh us
1- rqdhZ ds lkFk vuqdwfyr lafèk Mxyl fdaXliQksMZ dh xkM+h ij ce iQsadkA
2- iatkc esa gqbZ T;knfr;ksa dk fuokj.k 2- eqdnes dh lquokbZ U;k;kèkh'k dkWuZMkWiQ us dhA
3- Lojkt dh LFkkiuk mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
4- xksyest lEesyu esa Hkkx ysuk (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdruh f[kykiQr ,oa vlg;ksx vkanksyu dh (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1vkSj u gh 2
ekaxsa Fkha\ 30- paikj.k lR;kxzg us fczfV'k 'kklu ds f[kykiQ egkRek xkaèkh
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks dh lfØ; Hkkxhnkjh ds vkjaHk dks fpfUgr fd;k bldk
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj Lo:i dSlk Fkk\
26- caxky foHkktu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj (a) vfgald fojksèk
dhft;s% (b) lfou; voKk vkanksyu
1- o"kZ 1905 dk Hkkjrh; jk"Vªh; dkWUxzsl dk vfèkos'ku] (c) Hkkjr NksM+ks vkanksyu
ftlesa caxky foHkktu dh fuank dh xbZ Fkh] dh (d) f[kykiQr vkanksyu
vè;{krk nknkHkkbZ ukSjksth us dh Fkh A 31- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s%
2- fcgkj vkSj mM+hlk dks caxky ls vyx dj fn;k x;k 1- bafM;k gkml dh 'kq#vkr o"kZ 1915 esa ';keth
rFkk vle dks ,d vyx çkar cuk fn;k x;kA Ñ".koekZ us yanu esa dh FkhA
3- ;g eq[; :i ls Økafrdkjh vfrokn ij vadq'k yxkus 2- enuyky <ha x jk us o"kZ 1909 es a ukS d j'kkg
ds fy;s fd;k x;k FkkA d”kZu&ok;yh dh gR;k dj nhA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
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23. Consider the following : 27. Consider the following :
1. S.A. Dange 2. Muzaffar Ahmed 1. In 1928, Mahatma Gandhi presided over the
3. Shaukat Usmani 4. Nalini Gupta All-Bengal Students’ Conference.
How many of the above were involved in the Kanpur 2. In Gujarat, the Bardoli Satyagraha was led by
Vallabhbhai Patel.

Bolshevik conspiracy case ?
(a) Only one (b) Only two Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(c) Only three (d) All four (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
24. Consider the following pairs : (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Movement Associated personality 28. Who among the following wrote Mazzini Charitra,

1. Mahars movement : Mahatma Gandhi a translation of the Italian revolutionary Mazzini’s
2. Satyashodhak : Jyotibha Phule writings ?
(a) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Samaj
(b) Lala Lajpat Rai

3. Self-respect : E.V. Ramaswami
(c) Bipin Chandra Pal
movement Naicker
(d) Aurobindo Ghosh

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
29. With reference to Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case,

consider the following :
(c) All three (d) None
1. In Muzaffarpur, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla
25. Consider the following : Chaki threw a bomb on the carriage of Douglas
1. Favourable treaty for Turkey Kingsford.
2. Redressal of Punjab wrongs 2. The trial was presided over by Judge Corndoff.
3. Establishment of swaraj Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

4. Participation in Round Table conference (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
How many of the above were demands of Khilafat (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

and Non-Cooperation Movement ? 30. Champaran Satyagraha marked the beginning of
(a) Only one (b) Only two Mahatma Gandhi’s active involvement in which
(c) Only three (d) All four form of protest against British rule ?
26. With reference to Partition of Bengal, consider the (a) Non-Violent Protest
following statements : (b) Civil Disobedience movement
1. 1905 session of Indian National Congress (c) Quit India Movement
which condemn partition of Bengal was headed (d) Khilafat Movement
by Dadabhai Naroji. 31. Consider the following :
2. Bihar and Orissa were taken out of Bengal and 1. Indian House was started by Shyamji
Assam was made separate province. krishnaverma in London in 1915.
3. It was primarily done to curb revolutionary 2. Madanlal Dhingra assassinated bureaucrat
extremism. Curzon-Wyllie in 1909.
How many of the above statements are correct ? Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) All three (d) None (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
9 9
32- fganqLrku lks'kfyLV fjifCyd ,lksfl,'ku ds lanHkZ esa] 37- rhljs dukZVd ;q¼ ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk
fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% dFku lgh ugha gS\
1- bldh LFkkiuk o"kZ 1928 esa paæ'ks[kj vk”kkn vkSj (a) bldh 'kq#vkr ;wjksi esa fczVsu vkSj Úk¡l ds chp
Hkxr flag us dh FkhA lIro"khZ; ;q¼ ds dkj.k gqbZ FkhA
2- bldk mís'; l'kL=k Økafr ds ekè;e ls fczfV'k (b) bls okaMhok'k dk ;q¼ dgk tkrk gSA
vkSifuosf'kd lÙkk dks gVkuk FkkA (c) ;q¼ esa Úk¡lhfl;ksa dh fot; gqbZ FkhA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ (d) isfjl dh 'kkafr lafèk }kjk ;q¼ dh lekfIr gqbZA
38- Hkkjr esa cká vkØe.kksa ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
ij fopkj dhft;s%
1- eqgEen 'kkg ds 'kkludky ds nkSjku vgen 'kkg
33- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s%
vCnkyh us Hkkjr ij geyk fd;k rFkk çfl¼ dksfguwj
1- cky xaxkèkj fryd us o"kZ 1916 esa eækl esa bafM;u
,oa e;wj flagklu dks ywV fy;kA
gkse :y yhx dh 'kq#vkr dhA
2- ukfnj'kkg us eqxy lezkV vkyexhj&f}rh; ds f[kykiQ
2- ,uh cslsaV us o"kZ 1916 esa csyxke esa gkse :y yhx ikuhir dk rhljk ;q¼ yM+kA
dh 'kq#vkr dhA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\ (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 39- fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdlus lgk;d lafèk dks lcls igys
34- tc iqrZxkyh xouZj vYiQkalks n vYcqddZ us xksok dk Lohdkj fd;k Fkk\
vfèkxzg.k fd;k Fkk rc chtkiqj dk 'kkld fuEufyf[kr (a) bankSj ds gksYdj (b) gSnjkckn ds fu”kke
esa ls dkSu Fkk\ (c) voèk ds uokc (d) tksèkiqj ds jktiwr
(a) ”keksfju (b) ;wlqiQ vkfny 'kkg 40- fuEufyf[kr ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
(c) bczkghe 'kkg (d) Ñ".knsojk; eqxy lezkV çeq[k ?kVuk

35- o"kZ 1613 esa tgk¡xhj dh vuqefr ls lwjr esa bZLV bafM;k 1- 'kkg vkye&II % Iyklh dk ;q¼
daiuh dk igyk dkj[kkuk LFkkfir fd;k x;k Fkk 2- vkyexhj&II % cDlj dk ;q¼
(a) dSIVu gkWfdUl ds usr`Ro esa 3- vdcj–II % egkjkuh foDVksfj;k }kjk Hkkjr

(b) dSIVu csLV ds usr`Ro esa ds foy; dh ?kks"k.kk
(c) FkkWel ,YMoFkZ ds usr`Ro esa mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus ;qXe lgh gSa\
(d) jkWcVZ Dykbo ds usr`Ro esa
36- iQjZq[kfl;j ds iQjeku ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
41- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds lanHkZ esa
fopkj dhft;s%
?kVukvksa@lafèk;ksa dk lgh dkykuqØfed Øe gS\
1- tkWu ljeSu us eqxy njckj esa f'k"V eaMy dh vè;{krk
(a) eækl dh lafèk] lkyckbZ dh lafèk] Jhjaxiêðue dh
dhA lafèk] csflu dh lafèk
2- eky ds ifjogu ds fy;s nLrd Lo;a eqxy lezkV (b) csflu dh lafèk] lkyckbZ dh lafèk] Jhjaxiêðue dh
}kjk tkjh fd;k tkrk FkkA lafèk] eækl dh lafèk
3- iQjeku dsoy caxky {ks=k ij dsafær FkkA (c) eækl dh lafèk] Jhjaxiêðue dh lafèk] lkyckbZ dh
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ lafèk] csflu dh lafèk
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (d) csflu dh lafèk] Jhjaxiêðue dh lafèk] lkyckbZ dh
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha lafèk] enzkl dh lafèk
641, 1st Floor, 21, Pusa Road, 13/15 Tashkent Marg, 47/CC, Burlington Arcade Mall, Plot No. 45& 45A, 10
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32. With reference to Hindustan Socialist Republic 37. Which among the following statements is not correct
Association, consider the following statements : with reference to Third Carnatic War ?
1. It was established in 1928 by Chandrashekhar (a) It was started due to 7 years of war between
Azad and Bhagat Singh. Britain and France in Europe.
2. It aimed to overthrow British colonial authority (b) It is called the Battle of Wandiwash.
through an armed revolution. (c) French was victorious in the battle.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (d) It was concluded by the Treaty of Peace of
Paris.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
38. Consider the following statements with reference to
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
external invasions in India :
33. Consider the following : 1. Ahmad shah Abdali attacked India during reign
1. Tilak launched the Indian Home Rule League of Muhammad Shah and looted the famous
in 1916 at Madras. Kohinoor and Peacock Throne.
2. Annie Besant launched Home Rule League in 2. Nadir Shah fought third battle of Panipat
1916 at Belgaum. against the Mughal Emperor Alamgir-II.


(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
39. Who among the following was first to accept the
34. Which among the following was ruler of Bijapur
subsidiary alliance ?
kingdom when Goa was captured by Portuguese
(a) Holkar of Indore (b) Nizam of Hyderabad
governor Alfonso de Albuquerque ?
(c) Nawab of Awadh (d) Rajput of Jodhpur
(a) Zamorin (b) Yusuf Adil Shah
40. Consider the following pairs :
(c) Ibrahim Shah (d) Krishnadevaraya
Mughal Emperor Major Event

35. The first factory of East India company at Surat in 1. Shah Alam II : Battle of Plassey
1613 by the permission of Jahangir was established 2. Alamgir-II : Battle of Buxar
under 3. Akbar –II : Queen Victoria declaration

(a) Captain Hawkins of Indian annexation
(b) Captain Best How many of the above pairs are correct ?

(c) Thomas Aldworth (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) Robert Clive (c) All three (d) None
36. Consider the following statements with reference to 41. Which among the following is the correct
Farrukhsiyar’s farman : chronological sequence of events/treaties with
1. John Surman led the mission to the court of the reference to Indian history ?
Mughal. (a) Treaty of Madras, treaty of Salbai , treaty of
2. The Dastaks for transportation of goods were Seringapatam, treaty of Bassein
issued by Mughal emperor himself. (b) Treaty of Bassein, treaty of Salbai , treaty of
Seringapatam, treaty of Madras
3. The Farman is focused on Bengal area only.
(c) Treaty of Madras, treaty of Seringapatam, treaty
How many of the above statements are correct ? of Salbai, treaty of Bassein

(a) Only one (b) Only two (d) Treaty of Bassein, treaty of Seringapatam,
(c) All three (d) None treaty of Salbai, treaty of Madras
Harsh 11
42- vjktd vkSj Økafrdkjh vijkèk vfèkfu;e] 1919 ds lanHkZ 45- Hkkjrh; dE;qfuLV ikVhZ (CPI) ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr
esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
1- ;g vfèkfu;e baihfj;y ysftLysfVo dkmafly ds 1- lh-ih-vkbZ- dh vkSipkfjd LFkkiuk o"kZ 1925 esa
fy;s jkWysV deh'ku dh vuq'kalkvksa ij vkèkkfjr FkkA dkuiqj esa gqbZ FkhA
2- baihfj;y ysftLysfVo dkmafly ds lHkh fuokZfpr 2- o"kZ 1947 esa] lh-ih-vkbZ- us Hkkjrh; Lora=krk dks
Hkkjrh; lnL;ksa us foèks;d ds fojksèk esa ernku ^udyh* crk;k FkkA
fd;k FkkA
3- bl vfèkfu;e esa jktæksg ds lansg ij fcuk okjaV ds
(a) dsoy 1
Hkkjrh;ksa dh fxjÝrkjh vkSj mPp U;k;ky; ds ,dy
(b) dsoy 2
U;k;kèkh'k vkSj fcuk fdlh twjh ds fo'ks"k d{k }kjk
xqIr :i ls eqdnek pykus dh vuqefr nh xbZA (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks 46- Hkkjrh; jk"Vªh; vkanksyu ls lacafèkr fuEufyf[kr ?kVukvksa
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha ij fopkj dhft;s%
43- tfy;kaokyk ckx gR;kdkaM ds ckn o"kZ 1919 esa Hkkjr 1- eqfLye yhx dk fnYyh çLrko
ljdkj }kjk gaVj vk;ksx dk xBu fd;k x;k FkkA 2- ftUuk ds pkSng&lw=k
fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu bl vk;ksx dk lnL; ugha Fkk\ 3- dsaæh; foèkkulHkk esa ce foLiQksV
(a) iafMr txr ukjk;.k 4- bjfou dh ?kks"k.kk
(b) e”kgj my gd 5- lkbeu deh'ku fjiksVZ
(c) lj fpeuyky gfjyky lhryokM mi;ZqDr esa ls fdruh ?kVuk,¡ usg: fjiksVZ vkSj lfou;
(d) ljnkj lkfgctknk lqYrku vgen [kku voKk vkanksyu dh 'kq#vkr ds chp ?kfVr gqb±\
44- vlg;ksx vkanksyu ds nkSjku vkSj mlds rqjar ckn Hkkjrh; (a) dsoy nks (b) dsoy rhu
jk"Vªh; dkWUxzsl esa xqVksa ds fodkl ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr (c) dsoy pkj (d) lHkh ik¡p
dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
47- lfou; voKk vkanksyu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
1- ^Lojktokfn;ksa* us foèkku ifj"knksa esa ços'k dk fojksèk
ij fopkj dhft;s%
fd;k rFkk og jpukRed dk;ks± ds lkFk&lkFk cfg"dkj
vkSj vlg;ksx dks tkjh j[kuk pkgrs FksA 1- caxky esa lokZfèkd la[;k esa fxjÝrkfj;k¡ gqbZa ,oa
2- ^vifjorZuokfn;ksa* dk usr`Ro jktsaæ çlkn] oYyHkHkkbZ lokZfèkd fgalk gqbZA
iVsy vkSj lh- jktxksikykpkjh tSls usrkvksa us fd;k FkkA 2- vle esa]lfou; voKk vkanksyu mruk çHkkoh ugh
3- eqgEen vyh ftUuk] ,uh cslsaV vkSj ch-lh- iky tSls Fkk ftruk vlg;ksx vkanksyu jgkA
usrkvksa us Lojkt ds fy;s lafoèkkusÙkj tu la?k"kZ ds 3- LFkkuh; usr`Ro ds xkaèkhoknh vkanksyu ds i{k esa ugha
i{k esa o"kZ 1920 ds dkWUxzsl ds çLrko dk iwjk gksus ds dkj.k ef.kiqj vkSj ukxkySaM us çHkkoh :i
leFkZu fd;kA ls lfou; voKk vkanksyu esa Hkkx ugha fy;kA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
Harsh 12
42. With reference to the Anarchical and Revolutionary 45. Consider the following statements with reference to
Crimes Act of 1919, consider the following the Communist Party of India (CPI) :
statements : 1. The CPI was formally founded in Kanpur in
1. The act was based on recommendations of the 1925.
Rowlatt Commission to the Imperial Legislative 2. In 1947, the CPI had denounced the Indian
Council.
independence as ‘fake’.
2. All the elected Indian members of Imperial
Legislative Council voted against the bill. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

3. The act allowed arrest of Indians without (a) 1 only
warrant on suspicion of treason and trial in (b) 2 only
secret by a special cell of a single high court (c) Both 1 and 2
judge and no jury.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
46. Consider the following events related to Indian

national movement :
1. Delhi Proposals of Muslim League
43. In the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre,
2. Jinnah’s Fourteen Points
Hunter Commission was formed by the Government
of India in 1919. Who among the following was 3. Bomb explosion in Central Legislative
not a member of this commission ? Assembly
(a) Pandit Jagat Narayan 4. Irwin Declaration
(b) Mazhar Ul Haq 5. Simon Commission Report
(c) Sir Chimanlal Harilal Setalvad
How many of the above events took place between
(d) Sardar Sahibzada Sultan Ahmad Khan

the Nehru Report and the start of Civil Disobedience
44. With reference to development of factions in the Movement ?
Indian National Congress during and immediately
(a) Only two (b) Only three
after the non-cooperation movement, consider the
following statements : (c) Only four (d) All five
1. ‘Swarajists’ opposed entry to legislative 47. With reference to Civil Disobedience Movement
councils and wanted to focus on constructive (CDM), consider the following statements :
work and continuation of boycott and non- 1. Bengal accounted for largest number of arrests
cooperation. and for highest amount of violence.
2. ‘No Changers’ were led by leaders such as
2. In Assam, CDM failed to attain the heights of
Rajendra Prasad, Vallabhbhai Patel and C.
the earlier Non-Cooperation Movement.
Rajagopalachari.
3. Leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Annie 3. Manipur and Nagaland effectively did not
Besant and B. C. Pal fully supported the 1920 participate in the CDM due to local leadership
Congress resolution in favour of extra- not being in favour of Gandhian movement.
constitutional mass struggle for swaraj. How many of the statements given above are

How many of the above statements are correct ? correct ?

(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None (c) All three (d) None
Harsh 13
48- fuEufyf[kr esa ls D;k xkaèkh&bjfou le>kSrs ds rgr le>kSrs mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh ugha gSa\
dk fgLlk ugha Fkk\ (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(a) 'kkafriw.kZ vkSj xSj&vkØked èkjuk&izn'kZu dk vfèkdkj (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
(b) fgalk ds fy;s nks"kh ugha Bgjk, x, lHkh jktuhfrd
dSfn;ksa dh rRdky fjgkbZ 52- Hkkjr esa leku ukxfjd lafgrk ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf[kr
(c) LFkkuh; fcØ; gsrq rVh; xk¡oksa esa ued cukus dk dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
vfèkdkj dFku I%

(d) laoèS kkfud ç'u ij vxys xksyest lEesyu esa Hkkxhnkjh jkT; leku ukxfjd lafgrk (UCC) dk viuk laLdj.k
49- xksyest lEesyu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj ykxw djus ds fy;s Lora=k gSA
dhft;s% dFku II%

1- igyk xksyest lEesyu fczfV'k vkSj Hkkjrh;ksa ds chp Hkkjr esa Loh; fofèk;ksa dk çkoèkku Hkkjrh; lafoèkku dh

leku :i ls vk;ksftr igyk lEesyu FkkA lkroha vuqlwph dh jkT; lwph ds varxZr gSA
2- nwljs xksyest lEesyu esa ,d Hkkjrh; la?k ds çfr mi;ZqDr dFkuksa ds ckjs esa] fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk ,d
fj;klrksa dh mRlkgiw.kZ Hkkxhnkjh ns[kh xbZA lgh gS\
3- lh- ih- jkekLokeh vÕ;j igys vkSj nwljs xksyest
(a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
lEesyu esa Hkkjr ljdkj ds çfrfufèk FksA
dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k gSA
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA
50- o"kZ 1932 ds lkaçnkf;d iapkV ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr (c) dFku&I lgh gS fdarq dFku&II xyr gSA
lewgksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (d) dFku&I xyr gS fdarq dFku&II lgh gSA
1- Hkkjrh; bZlkbZ 2- ejkBksa
53- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
3- eqlyekuksa 4- tSu
dFku I%
5- ikjfl;ksa 6- efgykvksa

mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus lewgksa dks lkaçnkf;d iapkV ds rgr jkT; fo'ofo|ky; ds dqykfèkifr ds :i esa dk;Z djus

vyx fuokZpu {ks=k çnku fd;k x;k Fkk\ ij jkT;iky jkT; eaf=kifj"kn dh lykg ekuus ds fy;s
(a) dsoy rhu (b) dsoy pkj ckè; ugha gSA
(c) dsoy ik¡p (d) lHkh Ng dFku II%

51- vy&uhuks ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj jkT;iky vius laoSèkkfud foosdkfèkdkj ls lacafèkr ekeyksa
dhft;s% esa jkT; eaf=kifj"kn dh lykg ekuus ds fy;s ckè; ugha gSA
1- vy&uhuks o"kZ esa rkfgrh }hi ij ok;qeaMyh; ncko mi;ZqDr dFkuksa ds ckjs esa] fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk ,d
MkfoZu }hi dh rqyuk esa vfèkd gksrk gSA lgh gS\
2- vy&uhuks o"kZ ds nkSjku] baMksusf'k;k ds rV ij leqæ (a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
dk Lrj rVLFk o"kZ (tc dksbZ vy&uhuks ;k yk&uhuk dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k gSA
ekStwn ugha gksrk gS) dh rqyuk esa vfèkd gksrk gSA
(b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II]
3- vy&uhuks dh ?kVuk olar ds ekg esa cuus ds ckn
tqykbZ&vxLr dh vofèk ds nkSjku pje ij gksrh gSA dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA
4- vy&uhuks ?kVuk ds dkj.k Hkkjrh; miegk}hi esa (c) dFku&I lgh gS fdarq dFku&II xyr gSA
ges'kk de o"kkZ gksrh gSA (d) dFku&I xyr gS fdarq dFku&II lgh gSA
Harsh 14
48. Which of the following was not a part of the How many of the above statements are not correct ?

agreements under the Gandhi-Irwin Pact ? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing (c) Only three (d) All four
(b) Immediate release of all political prisoners not 52. Consider the following statements regarding
convicted of violence Uniform Civil Code in India :
(c) Right to make salt in coastal villages for local Statement I :

sale States can implement their own sets of Uniform Civil

(d) Participation in the next Round Table Code (UCC).
Conference on the constitutional question Statement II :

49. With reference to Round Table Conferences (RTCs), Personal laws in India are under the state list of the

consider the following statements : seventh schedule of the Indian constitution.
1. The first RTC was the first conference organised Which of the following is correct in respect of the

between the British and the Indians as equals. above statements ?
2. The second RTC saw participation of Princely (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
states enthusiastic towards India as a federation. and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
3. C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer was a representative of Statement-I
the Government of India in first and second (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
RTCs. and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
How many of the above statements are correct ? for Statement-I

(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(c) All three (d) None incorrect
50. With reference to the Communal Award of 1932, (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
consider the following groups : correct
1. Indian Christians 2. Marathas 53. Consider the following statements :
3. Muslims 4. Jains Statement I :

5. Parsis 6. Women The Governor, acting as the Chancellor of a state

How many of the above groups were granted university is not bound by the advice of State cabinet
of ministers.

separate electorate under the Award ?
(a) Only three (b) Only four Statement II :

(c) Only five (d) All six The Governor is not bound by the advice of the State

51. Consider the following statements regarding El- Cabinet, in matters relating to its constitutional
Nino : discretion.
1. The atmospheric pressure over the Tahiti Island Which of the following is correct in respect of the

is higher as compared to the Darwin Island in above statements ?
an El-Nino year. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
2. During an El-Nino year, the sea levels off the and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
coast of Indonesia are higher as compared to Statement-I.
that in a neutral year (when no El-Nino or La- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
Nina exist). and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
3. El-Nino event peaks during the July-August for Statement-I.
period, after starting to form in the spring (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
months. incorrect
4. The El-Nino event always leads to deficit (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
rainfall at Indian subcontinent. correct
Harsh 15
54- jk"Vªh; vuqlaèkku iQkmaMs'ku (NRF) ds lacaèk esa] 58- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 1- jktuhfrd nyksa ds fy;s viuh osclkbV ij vius
1- blesa Hkkjr ds çèkkuea=kh dh vè;{krk esa ,d dk;Zdkjh mEehnokjksa ds f[kykiQ vkijkfèkd ekeyksa dk fooj.k
ifj"kn gksxhA nsuk vfuok;Z gSA
2- laLFkk dk foÙkiks"k.k dsoy dsaæ vkSj lacafèkr jkT;
2- tu çfrfufèkRo vfèkfu;e] 1951 ds rgr jktuhfrd
ljdkjksa ls vuqnku vkSj ½.k ds ekè;e ls fd;k
tk,xkA nyksa dks lfØ; vkijkfèkd eqdneksa okys mEehnokjksa
3- iQkmaMs'ku dk nk;jk fo'ks"k :i ls ewyHkwr oSKkfud ds fy;s vius p;u ekunaMksa dks lkoZtfud :i ls
fo"k;ks a rd lhfer gS ] lkekftd foKku dks mtkxj djus dh vko';drk gSA
vkfèkdkfjd rkSj ij ckgj j[kk x;k gSA 3- lafoèkku ds vuqlkj] foèkkf;dk ds fdlh lnL; dks
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ pquko ds ckn fdlh vijkèk dk nks"kh ik, tkus ij
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks v;ksX;rk dk lkeuk djuk iM+rk gSA
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha 4- nks"kflf¼ ds ekeys esa] ltk lquk, tkus ds rhu eghus
55- gky gh es]a Hkkjr ljdkj us 30 egÙoiw.kZ [kfutksa (fØfVdy ckn gh v;ksX;rk ykxw gksrh gS]ftlls foèkkf;dk dks
fefujYl) dh ,d lwph dh ?kks"k.kk dh gS] blds lacaèk mPp U;k;ky; esa vihy nk;j djus dk le; fey
esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
tkrk gSA
1- Hkkjr ljdkj fdlh Hkh [kfut dks egÙoiw.kZ [kfut
ds :i esa oxhZÑr djus ds fy;s ,d Li"V ifjHkk"kk mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
çnku djrh gSA (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
2- vc rd lwphc¼ lHkh [kfutksa ds fy;s] Hkkjr iwjh (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
rjg ls vk;kr ij fuHkZj gSA
3- Hkkjr egÙoiw.kZ [kfutksa dh lwph cukus okyk igyk 59- Hkkjr esa xUuk ewY; fuèkkZj.k ds lacaèk esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
ns'k gSA ij fopkj dhft;s%
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ 1- vkfFkZd ekeyksa dh eaf=keaMyh; lfefr }kjk ?kksf"kr
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks xUus ds ewY; fuèkkZj.k dks vko';d oLrq vfèkfu;e
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha ds rgr oSèkkfud leFkZu çkIr gSA
56- gky gh esa tu&lekpkjksa esa ns[kk x;k vkuan fookg 2- Hkkjr esa xUus dh [kjhn ckWfUMax lacaèkh çkoèkku dk
vfèkfu;e] Hkkjr esa fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdl èkeZ ls ikyu djrh gS] tks fdlku dks viuh mit LFkkuh;
lacafèkr gS\ {ks=k esa fLFkr fey ds vykok fdlh vU; fey dks
(a) ckS¼ èkeZ (b) tSu èkeZ
cspus ls ckfèkr djrh gSA
(c) fl[k èkeZ (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
57- ;wfDyM VsyhLdksi ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij 3- gj o"kZ] dsaæ ljdkj ysoh phuh vko';drkvksa dh
fopkj dhft;s% ?kks"k.kk djrh gS] tks fd phuh dh U;wure ek=kk gS
1- bls ;wjksih; varfj{k ,tsalh (ESA) }kjk MkdZ eSVj ftls çR;sd fey dks dsaæ dks fj;k;rh ewY; ij cspus
dks le>us ds mís'; ls ykWUp fd;k x;k gSA dh vko';drk gksrh gSA
2- ;g fo|qr pqEcdh; fofdj.k ds ,Dl&js LisDVªe dks 4- phuh m|ksx twV iSdsftax lkexzh vfèkfu;e ds nk;js
vuqdwfyr djsxkA esa vkrk gS] tks ns'k esa mRikfnr phuh dh twV dh
3- VsyhLdksi }kjk ,d=k fd;s x, MsVk dk mi;ksx czãkaM cksfj;ksa esa iSfdad dks vfuok;Z cukrk gSA
dk 3Mh ekufp=k cukus ds fy;s fd;k tk ldrk gSA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
Harsh 16
54. Consider the following statements regarding 58. Consider the following statements :
National Research Foundation (NRF) : 1. It is mandatory for political parties to furnish
1. It will have an executive council chaired by the details of criminal cases against their fielded
Prime Minister of India. candidates on their websites.
2. The finances of the institution will be met only 2. As per the Representation of People’s Act,
through the grants and loans from the central 1951, the political parties are mandated to
and respective state governments. provide reasons for choosing candidates with
3. It will deal only with the core sciences, and pending criminal cases, in public domain.
social sciences are explicitly left out of the 3. As per the constitution, if a member of
purview of the foundation. legislature is convicted post-election in a
How many of the above statements are correct ? criminal offence, he/she is liable for

(a) Only one (b) Only two disqualification.
(c) All three (d) None 4. In case of conviction, the disqualification
55. Recently, Government of India has announced a list follows only after three months of sentence
of 30 critical minerals, in regard of this consider the being awarded, to provide the legislature
following statements : chance to appeal in a higher court.
1. The Government of India provides for an How many of the above statements are correct ?

explicit definition for what constitutes critical (a) Only one (b) Only two
minerals.
2. For all those minerals listed until now, India is
totally import-dependent. 59. Consider the following statements regarding
Sugarcane Pricing in India :
3. India is the first country to list critical minerals.
1. The pricing of sugarcane as announced by the
Cabinet Committee on economic affairs, enjoy

(a) Only one (b) Only two statutory backing under the Essential
(c) All three (d) None Commodities Act.
56. The Anand Marriage Act, which was recently seen 2. The sugarcane procurement in India follows
in news, is related to which of the following religions bonding provisions which prohibit a farmer to
in India ? sell his produce to any other mill apart from
(a) Buddhism (b) Jainism the one located in the local area.
(c) Sikhism (d) None of the above 3. Levy Sugar obligations are the minimum
57. Consider the following statements regarding Euclid amount of sugar that every mill must
Telescope : mandatorily sell to central pool at discounted
1. It is launched by European Space Agency price is announced by the central government
(ESA) with an aim to understand dark matter. every year.
2. It will work on the X-ray spectrum of 4. Sugar industry comes under the ambit of Jute
electromagnetic radiation. Packaging Materials Act, which makes it
3. The data collected by the Telescope can be used mandatory for packing all the sugar produced
to build a 3D map of the universe. in the country to be packed in jute bags.
How many of the above statement are correct ? How many of the above statements are correct ?

(c) All three (d) None (c) Only three (d) All four
Harsh 17
60- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk eè; ,f'k;kbZ ns'k 'ka?kkbZ lg;ksx 63- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk dFku ^Ýys;MZ xSl* in dk
laxBu dk lnL; ugha gS\ lgh o.kZu djrk gS\
(a) d”kkfdLrku (b) fdfxZ”kLrku (a) dks;ys ds xSlhdj.k ls çkIr xSl
(c) m”csfdLrku (d) rqdZesfuLrku (b) dks;yk ry ds uhps teh gqbZ ehFksu xSl
61- ikSèkk fdLe vkSj Ñ"kd vfèkdkj laj{k.k vfèkfu;e (c) 'ksy pêðku fu{ksiksa ls ÚSfdax i}fr ds ekè;e ls
(PPFVR) ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj çkIr xSl
dhft;s% (d) rsy fu"d"kZ.k vkSj mRiknu ds nkSjku mRikfnr çkÑfrd
1- vfèkfu;e ds rgr ikSèkksa dh fdLeksa dks çtudksa vkSj xSl
Ñ"kdksa }kjk isVsaV djk;k tk ldrk gSA 64- Hkkjr esa ^vjgj* ;k rqvj nky dh Ñf"k ds lacaèk esa]
2- vfèkfu;e i;kZIr lqèkkjksa ds lkFk dsoy ubZ ikSèkksa dh fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
fdLeksa dks lqj{kk çnku djrk gSA 1- ;g mu Ñf"k oLrqvksa esa ls ,d gS] ftlds fy;s
3- vfèkfu;e ds rgr lajf{kr fdLeksa ds cht fdlku U;wure fcØ; ewY; dh ?kks"k.kk vkfFkZd ekeyksa dh
[kqys ck”kkj esa csp ldrs gSaA eaf=keaMyh; lfefr }kjk dh tkrh gSA
4- vfèkfu;e ds rgr lajf{kr fdLeksa dks çtudksa dh 2- Hkkjrh; jkT;ksa esa eè; çns'k vjgj dk lcls cM+k
vuqefr ds fcuk ubZ fdLeksa dks fodflr djus ds mRiknd gSA
fy;s vkuqoaf'kd lkexzh ds çkjafHkd lzksr ds :i esa
3- Hkkjr varjkZ"Vªh; Ñf"k ck”kkjksa esa vjgj dk 'kq¼
mi;ksx ugha fd;k tk ldrk gSA
fu;kZrd gSA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh ugha gSa\
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
65- lwph&I esa lwphc¼ çdk'kuksa dk lwph&II esa lacafèkr
1- fnYyh iqfyl fo'ks"k LFkkiu vfèkfu;e (DPSE Act)
O;fDrRoksa ls feyku dhft;s%
dsaæh; vaos"k.k C;wjks (CBI) ds funs'kd ds fy;s nks
lwph&I lwph&II
o"kZ ds dk;Zdky dk çkoèkku djrk gSA
A. uhyniZ.k 1- nsosaæukFk VSxksj
2- lokZsPp U;k;ky; ds gkfy;k iQSlys ds vuqlkj] tk¡p
,tsafl;ksa CBI vkSj çorZu funs'kky; (ED) ds B. vkuaneB 2- nhucaèkq fe=k
funs'kdksa dks muds nks o"kZ ds dk;Zdky ds ckn C. n fganw iSfVª;V 3- gfj'paæ eq[kthZ
foLrkj ugha fn;k tk ldrk gSA D. bafM;u fejj 4- cafde paæ pêðksikè;k;
3- CBI ,oa ED nksuksa ds fy;s p;u vkSj fu;qfDr E. us'ku bu esfdax 5- lqjsaæukFk cuthZ
lfefr dh vè;{krk çèkkuea=kh djrs gSaA uhps fn;s x, dwV dh lgk;rk ls lgh fodYi dk p;u
4- CBI ,oa ED nksuksa dkfeZd vkSj çf'k{k.k foHkkx ds dhft;s%
lexz fu;a=k.k esa gSaA A B C D E
(a) 3 4 5 2 1
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh ugha gSa\
(b) 2 4 3 1 5
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks (c) 2 1 3 5 4
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj (d) 3 4 2 1 5
Harsh 18
60. Which of the following central Asian country is not 63. Which of the following statements correctly
a member of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ? describes the term ‘Flared gas’ ?
(a) Kazakhstan (b) Kyrgyzstan (a) Gas obtained through the gasification of coal.
(c) Uzbekistan (d) Turkmenistan (b) Methane gas embedded beneath the coal bed.
61. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Gas obtained through fracking of a shale rock
Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right deposit.
(PPFVR) Act : (d) Natural gas produced during oil extraction and
1. Under the act plant varieties can be patented production.
by breeders and cultivators.
64. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Arhar’
2. The Act extends protection to only new
or ‘pigeon pea’ cultivation in India :
plant varieties with sufficient improvements.
1. It is one of the agricultural commodities for
3. The farmers of the protected variety under the
which Minimum Selling Price is announced by
act, can sell the seeds of the same in open
the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
markets.
4. Varieties protected under the act cannot be used 2. Madhya Pradesh is the largest Producer of
as initial source of genetic material to develop Arhar amongst Indian states.
new varieties, without the permission of the 3. India is a net exporter for Arhar in international
breeders. agricultural markets.
How many of the above statements are correct ? How many of the above statements are not correct ?

(c) Only three (d) All four (c) All three (d) None
62. Consider the following statements : 65. Match the publications listed in List I with the
1. The Delhi Police Special Establishment Act personalities they are associated with in list II
(DPSE Act) provides for a tenure of two years List-I List-II
for the Director of the Central Bureau of
A. Neeldarpan Debendranath Tagore
Investigation (CBI).
B. Anandmath Deenbandhu Mitra
2. As per a recent ruling by Apex court, the
C. The Hindu Patriot Harishchandra Mukherjee
directors of investigative agencies CBI and
Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot be given D. Indian mirror Bankim Chandra

an extension post their two-year term. Chattopadhyay
3. The selection and appointment committee for E. Nation in making Surendranath Banerjee
both the CBI and ED is headed by the Prime Select the correct option from the codes given
Minister.

below :
4. Both CBI and ED are under the overall control A B C D E
of the Department of Personnel and Training. (a) 3 4 5 2 1
How many of the above statements are not correct ? (b) 2 4 3 1 5

(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) 2 1 3 5 4
(c) Only three (d) All Four (d) 3 4 2 1 5
Harsh 19
66- fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s% 70- Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds lanHkZ es]a fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s%
1- iatkc fganw lHkk dh LFkkiuk o"kZ 1909 esa ;w-,u 1- VhVw ehj us ogkch iaFk viuk;k vkSj 'kfj;k dh
eq[kthZ vkSj yky pan us dh FkhA odkyr dhA
2- laoSèkkfud lqèkkjksa ij usg: fjiksVZ dks eqfLye 2- iQjk”kh vkanksyu dh LFkkiuk fe”kkZ xqyke vgen us
dêðjokfn;ksa vkSj fl[k yhx dk leFkZu çkIr FkkA o"kZ 1818 esa dh FkhA
mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\ (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2 (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2 71- caxky esa }Sèk 'kklu ç.kkyh ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
67- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s% ij fopkj dhft;s%
1- i`Fkd fuokZpd eaMy dh ekax dks Lohdkj djukA 1- bldh 'kq#vkr caxky ds igys xouZj tujy okWjsu
2- Hkk"kk ds vkèkkj ij jkT;ksa dk iquxZBuA gsfLVax us dh FkhA
2- bl O;oLFkk ds rgr nhokuh vfèkdkj daiuh 'kklu
3- dsaæ ,oa çkarksa esa mÙkjnk;h ljdkjA
ds vèkhu jgs ,oa fu”kker vfèkdkj caxky ds uokc
4- jkT; dk èkeZ ls iw.kZ i`FkDdj.kA ds vèkhu vk x,A
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdruh usg: fjiksVZ dh fliQkfj'ksa gSa\ 3- bl ç.kkyh dks o"kZ 1793 esa fofy;e csafVd }kjk
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks lekIr dj fn;k x;k FkkA
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\
68- Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds lanHkZ es]a fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s%
1- Hkxr flag 2- lq[knso 72- Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj
3- jktxq# 4- paæ'ks[kj vk”kkn dhft;s%
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus O;fDrRoksa ij ykgkSj "kM~;a=k okn esa 1- jsyos ,oa VsyhxzkiQ
eqdnek pyk;k x;k\ 2- dU;k Hkzq.k gR;k dk mUewyu
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks 3- yksd fuekZ.k foHkkx
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj 4- oqM~l fMLiSp
5- fjax iQsal dh uhfr
69- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s% mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus lqèkkj MygkSth }kjk ykxw fd;s x;s Fks\
1- #i, ds fofue; vuqikr dks ?kVkdj 1 : 4 fd;k (a) dsoy nks (b) dsoy rhu
tk,A (c) dsoy pkj (d) lHkh ik¡p
2- oL=k m|ksx dks laj{k.k çnku fd;k tk,A 73- ^çkmM fj”koZ* ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj
3- Hkkjrh;ksa ds fy;s rVh; ukSifjogu vkjf{kr fd;k dhft;s%
tk,A 1- bls fjiu }kjk çLrqr fd;k x;k FkkA
4- Hkw&jktLo esa 20% dh deh dh tk,A 2- bldk mi;ksx viQxkfuLrku ij vkØe.k ds lanHkZ
esa fd;k x;k FkkA
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdruh ekaxsa dkWUxzsl ds ykgkSj vfèkos'ku
3- bldk mís'; oSKkfud lhek,¡ LFkkfir djuk vkSj
}kjk fn;s x, tukns'k dks vkxs c<+kus ds fy;s xkaèkhth }kjk
^çHkko {ks=kksa* dh lqj{kk djuk FkkA
mBkbZ xbZ Fkha\
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
Harsh 20
66. Consider the following statements : 70. With reference to Indian history, consider the
1. Punjab Hindu Sabha was founded by U.N following :
Mukherjee and Lal Chand in 1909. 1. Titu Mir adopted Wahabism and advocated for
2. Nehru report on constitutional reforms was sharia.
supported by Muslim hardliners and Sikh 2. Faraizi movement was founded by Mirza
league. Ghulam Ahmed in 1818.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
71. Consider the following statements with reference to
67. Consider the following :
dual system of government in Bengal :
1. Acceptance of demand of separate electorate. 1. It was introduced by the first Governor General
2. Reorganisation of states based on language. of Bengal Warren Hasting.
3. Responsible government at centre and in 2. Under the system, diwani came under the
provinces. company rule and nizamat under Nawab of
4. Complete dissociation of state from religion. Bengal.
How many of the above are recommendations of 3. The system was done away by William
Bentinck in 1793.

Nehru Report ?

68. With reference to Indian history, consider the 72. Consider the following statements with reference to
following : Indian history :
1. Bhagat Singh 2. Sukhdev 1. Railways and Telegraph.
3. Rajguru 4. ChandrashekharAzad 2. Abolition of female infanticide.
3. Public works department.
How many of the above personalities were tried in
4. Wood’s despatch.

Lahore Conspiracy Case ?
5. Policy of ring fence.
How many of the above reforms were introduced

by Dalhousie ?
69. Consider the following : (a) Only two (b) Only three
1. Reduce rupee sterling exchange ratio to 1:4. (c) Only four (d) All five
2. Introduce textile protection. 73. Consider the following statement with reference to
3. Reserve coastal shipping for Indians. ‘Proud Reserve’ :
1. It was introduced by Ripon.
4. Reduce land revenue by 20%.
2. It was used in relation to invading Afghanistan.
How many of the above were the demands raised 3. It was aimed at having scientific frontiers and

by Gandhiji to carry forward mandate given by safeguarding ‘spheres of influence’.
Lahore congress ? How many of the above statements are correct ?

Harsh 21
74- o"kZ 1954 ds oqM~l fMLiSp ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf[kr esa 2- ty 'kfDr ea=kky; ds ea=kh bl fudk; ds okLrfod
ls dkSu&lk lgh ugha gS\ vè;{k gSaA
(a) f'k{kk ds vèkkseq[kh fuLianu fl¼kar dk çfriknu mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh ugha gS@gSa\
fd;kA (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
(b) Ldwyksa esa f'k{kk ds ekè;e ds :i esa LFkkuh; Hkk"kk (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
dks çLrkfor fd;k x;kA 79- okWjsu gsfLVaXl ds varZxr U;kf;d ç.kkyh ds lanHkZ esa]
(c) bldk mís'; efgykvksa ds fy;s f'k{kk dks çksRlkfgr fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
djuk gSA 1- çR;sd f”kys esa nks U;k;ky; Fks] nkafMd ekeyksa ds
(d) Hkkjr esa vax”sz kh f'k{kk dks èkeZfujis{k cukus dh vuq'kalk fy;s nhokuh U;k;ky; vkSj flfoy ekeyksa ds fy;s
dh xbZA iQkStnkjh U;k;ky;A
75- fuEufyf[kr ij fopkj dhft;s% 2- nkafMd ekeyksa dh vihysa iVuk] Msdk] eqf'kZnkckn
1- ikni gkekZsu 2- foVkfeu vkSj dydÙkk dh pkj lfdZV U;k;ky;ksa esa dh
3- ,atkbe 4- áwfed vEy tkrh FkhA
5- 'kdZjk 6- leqæh dsYi 3- nhokuh U;k;ky;ksa dh vè;{krk ;wjksih; f”kyk dysDVjksa
7- eNyh dk ik;l }kjk dh tkrh Fkh] tcfd nkafMd U;k;ky;ksa dh
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus tSo&mÙkstd gSa\ vè;{krk dkf”k;ksa }kjk dh tkrh FkhA
(a) dsoy pkj (b) dsoy ik¡p mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gS@gSa\
(c) dsoy Ng (d) lHkh lkr (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
76- fuEufyf[kr ;qXeksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
xk¡o çflf¼ dk dkj.k 80- o"kZ 1945 ds f'keyk lEesyu ds le; Hkkjrh; jk"Vªh;
1- jS.kh xk¡o % fpidks vkanksyu dkWUxzsl (INC) ds vè;{k fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu Fks\
2- ikaæsFkku xk¡o % ,f'k;k dk lcls iqjkuk thok'e ikdZ (a) tokgjyky usg:

3- eks<sjk xk¡o % Hkkjr dk igyk lkSj ÅtkZ lapkfyr (b) ljnkj oYyHkHkkbZ iVsy

xk¡o (c) ts-ch- Ñiykuh
4- lqdsrh xk¡o % 'kSo jgL;oknh yky nsn dk xk¡o (d) ekSykuk vcqy dyke vk”kkn

mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus ;qXe lgh lqesfyr gSa\ 81- xkaèkh vkSj vacsMdj ds chp oSpkfjd lekurk vkSj erHksn
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj 1- Lora=k Hkkjr dh lalnh; 'kklu O;oLFkk ij nksuksa dh
77- gky gh esa tu&lekpkjksa esa ns[ks x, in ^ysdkuseSc* rFkk fopkjèkkjk,¡ leku FkhaA
^Mksukusekc* fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdl jksx ds mipkj ls 2- vacsMdj us viuh jktuhfr esa Hkkjrh; ,drk ds
tqM+s gSa\ vHkko dks m”kkxj fd;k] tcfd blds foijhr xkaèkhth
(a) dSalj }kjk Hkkjrh; ,drk ds igyw dks n'kkZus dh dksf'k'k
(b) vYtkbej jksx dh xbZA
(c) eysfj;k 3- vacsMdj us xkaèkhth }kjk nfyr oxks± vkSj vNwrksa dks
(d) xqbysu&cjZs flaMªkse ^gfjtu* uke nsus dk leFkZu fd;kA
78- ^dsaæh; ty vk;ksx* ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij
fopkj dhft;s%
1- ;g ty 'kfDr ea=kky; ds varxZr ,d Lora=k dk;kZy; (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
ds :i esa dk;Z djrk gSA (c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha
Harsh 22
74. Which of the following were not correct about 2. Minister of Jal Shakti Ministry is the de facto
Wood’s Despatch of 1954 ? chairperson of this body.
(a) Proposed the downward filtration theory of Which of the statements given above is/are not

education. correct ?
(b) Proposed for vernacular language as a medium (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
of instruction in the schools. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Aimed to encourage the education for women. 79. Consider the following statements regarding Judicial
(d) Recommended for English education in India system under Warren Hastings :
to be secular. 1. Each district had two courts – the diwani adalat
for criminal cases, and faujdari adalat for civil
75. Consider the following :
cases.
1. Plant hormones 2. Vitamins 2. The appeals from the criminal courts lied with
3. Enzymes 4. Humic acid the four circuit courts at Patna, Decca,
5. Sugars 6. Sea kelp Murshidabad and Calcutta.
7. Fish emulsion 3. The civil courts were to be presided over by
How many of the above-mentioned particulars are the European district collectors, while criminal
courts were presided by the Qazis.

Bio-stimulants ?
(a) Only four (b) Only five How many of the above statements are correct ?

(c) Only six (d) All seven
76. Consider the following pairs : 80. Who amongst the following was the President of
Village Famous for Indian National Congress (INC) at the time of

1. Raini village : Chipko movement Shimla conference of 1945 ?
2. Pandrethan village : Asia’s oldest fossil park (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Modhera village : First solar powered (b) Sardar Vallabhai Patel

village in India (c) JB Kriplani
4. Suketi village : Village of Shaivite (d) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
81. With respect to ideological similarities & differences

mystic Lal Ded
between Gandhi and Ambedkar, consider the
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
following statements :

1. Both their ideologies were similar on
(c) Only three (d) All four parliamentary system of government for
77. ‘Lecanemab’ and ‘Donanemab’ recently seen in Independent India.
news, are associated with treatment of which of the 2. Ambedkar’s politics tended to highlight the
following diseases ? aspect of Indian disunity in contrast to that of
(a) Cancer Gandhi which tried to show the aspect of Indian
(b) Alzheimer’s Disease unity.
(c) Malaria 3. Ambedkar supported Gandhi’s naming of
(d) Guillain-Barre syndrome depressed classes and the untouchables as
78 With reference to ‘Central Water Commission’, ‘Harijan’.
consider the following statements : How many of the above statements are correct ?

1. It functions as an independence office under (a) Only one (b) Only two
the Ministry of Jal Shakti. (c) All three (d) None
Harsh 23
82- Hkkjr NksM+ks vkanksyu ds lacaèk esa] lekt ds fofHkUu oxks± 2- bldk mís'; isVsaV ijh{kdksa dks vius MsVkcsl esa isVsaV
dks xkaèkh ds lkekU; funZs'kksa ds lanHkZ esa fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa [kkstus vkSj tk¡pus dh vuqefr nsdj ikjaifjd Kku
ij fopkj dhft;s% dks ck;ksikbjslh ls cpkuk gSA
1- lSfudksa dks lsuk u NksM+us dh lykg nh xbZA mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
2- fj;klrksa dh turk dks vius 'kkldksa ds fo#¼ foæksg
djus vkSj tu laçHkqrk dh ?kks"k.kk djus dh lykg
nh xbZA
3- Ñ"kdksa dks lykg nh xbZ fd os ljdkj leFkZd 86- ifjlheu vfèkfu;e] 1963 ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa
tehankjksa dks yxku u nsaA ij fopkj dhft;s%
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ 1- vfèkfu;e ds rgr] 12 o"kks± ls vfèkd le; ls
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks futh Hkwfe ;k 30 o"kks± ls vfèkd le; ls ljdkjh
(c) lHkh rhu (d) dksbZ Hkh ugha Hkwfe ij dC”kk djus okys fdlh Hkh O;fDr dks
83- Hkkjr NksM+ks vkanksyu ds lanHkZ esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij ekfyd ?kksf"kr fd;k tk ldrk gSA
fopkj dhft;s% 2- vfèkfu;e çfrdwy dC”ks ds lcwr dk cks> nkosnkj
1- tehankj fojksèkh fgalk dk iw.kZ vHkko FkkA ij Mkyrk gSA
2- lkE;okfn;ksa us vkanksyu dk leFkZu ugha fd;k D;ksafd mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
os teZuh ds f[kykiQ ^lkezkT;oknh ;q¼* dks ^turk (a) dsoy 1 (b) dsoy 2
dk ;q¼* ekurs FksA
3- fganw egklHkk us fganw cgqy Lora=k Hkkjr ds i{k esa
vkanksyu dk leFkZu fd;kA 87- fuEufyf[kr laoSèkkfud inksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
4- eqfLye yhx us bldk fojksèk fd;k vkSj eqlyekuksa 1- çèkkuea=kh
us bl vkanksyu dk iw.kZr% cfg"dkj dj fn;kA 2- Hkkjr ds eq[; U;k;kèkh'k
mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus dFku lgh gSa\ 3- yksdlHkk vè;{k
(a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks 4- jkT;lHkk dk lHkkifr
(c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus ml Ng lnL;h; lfefr dk fgLlk
84- fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk Xykscy tsaMj xSi fjiksVZ dk gSa ftldh fliQkfj'kksa ij jk"Vªh; ekuokfèkdkj vk;ksx
çeq[k vk;ke ugha gS\ (NHRC) ds vè;{k vkSj lnL;ksa dh fu;qfDr dh tkrh gS\

(a) vkfFkZd Hkkxhnkjh vkSj volj (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks
(b) foÙkh; miyfCèk (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
(c) jktuhfrd l'kDrhdj.k
88- isfjl fl¼kar] tks dHkh&dHkh tu&lekpkjksa esa ns[ks tkrs
(d) LokLF; ,oa mÙkjthfork
gSa] fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdl oSf'od eqís ls lacafèkr gSa\
85- VªsfM'kuy ukWyst fMftVy ykbczsjh (TKDL) ds lanHkZ esa]
(a) 'kj.kkfFkZ;ksa dk ladV
fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
(b) ekuokfèkdkj
1- TKDL dh LFkkiuk oSKkfud ,oa vkS|ksfxd vuqlèa kku
(c) tyok;q ifjorZu
ifj"kn~ (CSIR) vkSj vk;q"k ea=kky; }kjk la;qDr :i
ls dh xbZ gSA (d) x`g;q¼
Harsh 24
82. With reference to Gandhi’s general instructions to 2. It aims to protect the traditional knowledge
different sections of society regarding Quit India from biopiracy by allowing patent examiners
Movement, consider the following statements : to search and examine patents in its database.
1. Soldiers were advised not to leave the army.
2. Princely states’ people were advised to revolt

against their rulers and declare popular (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
sovereignty. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Peasants were advised to pay no rent to
86. With respect to Limitation Act, 1963, consider the
zamindars who were pro-government.
following statements :
1. Under the act, any person in possession of

private land for over 12 years or government
land for over 30 years can be declared the
83. With reference to Quit India Movement, consider
owner.
the following statements :
2. The act puts the burden of proof of adverse
1. There was complete absence of anti-Zamindar
violence. possession onto the claimant.
2. The Communists did not support the movement Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

since they considered the ‘Imperialist war’ (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
against Germany as the ‘People’s war’.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The Hindu Mahasabha supported the movement
in favour of a Hindu dominated independent 87. Consider the following Constitutional positions :
India. 1. Prime Minister
4. The Muslim League opposed it, and the 2. Chief Justice of India
Muslims completely boycotted the movement.
3. Speaker of Lok Sabha
How many of the statements given above are
4. Chairman of Rajya Sabha

correct ?
(a) Only one (b) Only two How many of the above are part of the six-member

(c) Only three (d) All four committee on the recommendations of which the
84. Which one of the following is not a key dimension Chairman and members of the National Human
of the Global Gender Gap Report ? Rights Commission (NHRC) are appointed ?
(a) Economic Participation and Opportunity (a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Financial Attainment (c) Only three (d) All four
(c) Political Empowerment
88. Paris Principles, sometimes seen in the news, is
(d) Health and Survival
related to which one of the following global issues ?
85. Regarding the Traditional Knowledge Digital (a) Refugee Crisis
Library (TKDL), consider the following statements :
(b) Human Rights
1. TKDL is established jointly by the Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and (c) Climate Change
Ministry of AYUSH. (d) Civil War
Harsh 25
89- fuEufyf[kr ns'kksa ij fopkj dhft;s% (c) dFku&I lgh gS] fdarq dFku&II xyr gSA
1- ;wukbVsM fdaxMe (d) dFku&I xyr gS] fdarq dFku&II lgh gSA
2- la;qDr jkT; vesfjdk 93- jk"Vªh; liQkbZ deZpkjh vk;ksx (NCSK) ds lanHkZ esa]
3- flaxkiqj fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
4- la;qDr vjc vehjkr 1- NCSK jk"Vªh; liQkbZ deZpkjh vk;ksx vfèkfu;e]
Hkkjr }kjk çkIr çs"k.k dh ek=kk ds lanHkZ esa] mi;ZqDr ns'kksa 1993 ds rgr xfBr ,d lafofèkd fudk; gSA
dks fuEure ls mPpre Øe esa O;ofLFkr dhft;s% 2- ;g gkFk ls eSyk <ksus okys dfeZ;ksa ds fu;kstu dk
(a) 2&4&1&3 (b) 1&2&3&4 çfr"ksèk ,oa mudk iquokZl vfèkfu;e] 2013 dh dk;Z
(c) 4&2&1&3 (d) 3&1&4&2 iz.kkyh dh fuxjkuh djrk gSA
90- gky gh esa tu&lekpkjksa esa ns[kk x;k] ^mfpr mi;ksx mi;ZqDr dFkuksa esa ls dkSu&lk@ls lgh gS@gSa\
fl¼kar* fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdlls lacafèkr gS\ (a) dsoy 1
(a) 'kkafriw.kZ çfØ;kvksa ds fy;s ijek.kq ÅtkZ dk mi;ksxA
(b) dsoy 2
(b) flaxy ;wt IykfLVd ds mi;ksx ij vadq'k yxkuk
(c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
(c) Ñf"k esa jklk;fud moZjdksa ,oa dhVuk'kdksa dk ç;ksx
(d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
de djuk
(d) ckSf¼d laink ds lacèa k esa Ñf=ke cqf¼eÙkk dk mi;ksxA
94- fuEufyf[kr ?kVdksa ij fopkj dhft;s%
91- vepkax oU;tho vHk;kj.; fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdl jkT; 1- Rofjr flapkbZ ykHk dk;ZØe (AIBP)
esa fLFkr gS\ 2- gj [ksr dks ikuh (HKKP)
(a) v#.kkpy çns'k (b) vle 3- tylaHkj fodkl
(c) uxkySaM (d) ef.kiqj 4- çfr cw¡n vfèkd iQly
92- Hkkjr esa ^vkRegR;k* ds lacaèk esa] fuEufyf[kr dFkuksa ij mi;ZqDr esa ls fdrus çèkkuea=kh Ñf"k flapkbZ ;kstuk
fopkj dhft;s% (PMKSY) ds ?kVd gSa\
dFku I% (a) dsoy ,d (b) dsoy nks

orZeku esa çpfyr Hkkjrh; naM lafgrk (IPC) ds rgr (c) dsoy rhu (d) lHkh pkj
vkRegR;k ,d nkafMd vijkèk gSA
dFku II%
1- b”kkjk ç.kkyh eqxy lezkV iQjZq[kfl;j ds 'kkludky

ekufld LokLF; ns[k&js[k vfèkfu;e] 2017 vkRegR;k ds
ds nkSjku 'kq: dh xbZ FkhA
ÑR; dks vijkèk dh Js.kh ls ckgj djrk gS vkSj Li"V
2- b”kkjk ç.kkyh ,d jktLo Ñf"k ç.kkyh Fkh ftlesa
djrk gS] fd vkRegR;k djus okys dks xgjs ruko ls ihfM+r
jktLo vfèkdkj lezkV ds djhch dqyhuks dks fn;s
le>k tk,A
tkrs FksA
mi;ZqDr dFkuksa ds ckjs esa] fuEufyf[kr esa ls dkSu&lk ,d
lgh gS\ mi;ZqDr esa ls dkSu&lk@ls dFku lgh gS@gSa\
(a) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa rFkk dFku&II] (a) dsoy 1
dFku I dh lgh O;k[;k gSA (b) dsoy 2
(b) dFku&I vkSj dFku&II nksuksa lgh gSa] rFkk dFku&II] (c) 1 vkSj 2 nksuksa
dFku&I dh lgh O;k[;k ugha gSA (d) u rks 1 vkSj u gh 2
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89. Consider the following countries : (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
1. United Kingdom incorrect
2. United States (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
3. Singapore correct
4. United Arab Emirates 93. Consider the following statements with reference to
the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
Arrange the above given countries in terms of the
(NCSK) :

remittances received by India in the lowest to highest
order : 1. The NCSK is a statutory body created under
the National Commission for Safai Karamchari
(a) 2-4-1-3 (b) 1-2-3-4
Act, 1993.
(c) 4-2-1-3 (d) 3-1-4-2
2. It monitors the functioning of the Prohibition
90. ‘Fair Use Doctrine’ which was recently seen in news, of Employment as Manual Scavengers and
relates to which of the following ? Rehabilitation Act, 2013.
(a) Use of nuclear energy for peaceful processes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(b) Curbing the use of single use plastics (a) 1 only
(c) Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and (b) 2 only
pesticides in agriculture (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Use of artificial intelligence regarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2
intellectual properties.
94. Consider the following components :
91. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which 1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
one of the following states ? (AIBP)
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Assam 2. Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP)
(c) Nagaland (d) Manipur 3. Watershed Development
92. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Per Drop More Crop
‘Suicide’ in India : How many of the above are the components of
Statement I :

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) ?

Suicide is a criminal offence under the currently in (a) Only one (b) Only two

use Indian Penal Code (IPC). (c) Only three (d) All four
Statement II :
95. Consider the following statements :

Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 decriminalises the
1. The Izara system was introduced during the

act of suicide, and explicitly provides for treatment
of the suicide survivor as victim of deep stress. reign of Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of 2. The Izara system was a revenue farming system
wherein revenue rights were given to nobles

the above statements?
close to the emperor.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Statement I (a) 1 only
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, (b) 2 only
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation (c) Both 1 and 2
for Statement-I (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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96. In context of Indian History, who were the 99. Arrange the following labour associations in
“Burkandazes” ? chronological order from earliest to latest :
(a) Skilled artisans in the Mughal Empire known 1. All India Trade Union Congress
for their metalwork. 2. Indian Trade Union Federation
(b) Prominent leaders during the Sepoy Mutiny of
3. Hind Mazdoor Sabha
1857.
(c) A tribal community in the Western Ghats during 4. Bombay Millhand’s association
the Chola period. 5. Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association
(d) Armed soldiers associated with Bengal’s Select the correct option, using the codes given
Zamindars.

below :
97. With reference to Regional Kingdoms at the eve of
(a) 5 – 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
British conquest of India, consider the following
statements : (b) 4 – 5 – 1 – 2 – 3
1. The first Nizam of Hyderabad was ‘Asaf Jah’. (c) 5 – 4 – 2 – 3 – 1
2. The first nawab of Awadh was ‘Burhan Ul (d) 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 – 5
Mulk’.
100. Consider the following statements, regarding the
3. Alivardi khan was the last independent nawab
early phase of congress under moderate leadership :
of Bengal.
How many of the above statements are correct ? 1. Congress during the moderate phase of
(a) Only one (b) Only two leadership, was against the idea of clinical
(c) All three (d) None separation of British rule from India.
98. Consider the following : 2. They demanded democratic rights for the
1. Free speech masses through constitutional means.
2. Compulsory primary education 3. They enthusiastically took up the labour and
3. Neutrality of state in religious matters
peasant cause and advocated for the same,
4. Control of usury
when elected to legislature in 1892.
How many of the above were Congress resolutions
at Karachi session ? How many of the above statements are correct ?
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1 (b) 26 (b) 51 (d) 76 (b)
2 (c) 27 (b) 52 (c) 77 (b)
3 (b) 28 (a) 53 (b) 78 (c)
4 (b) 29 (c) 54 (d) 79 (d)
5 (a) 30 (b) 55 (a) 80 (d)
6 (d) 31 (c) 56 (c) 81 (a)
7 (c) 32 (c) 57 (b) 82 (b)
8 (b) 33 (d) 58 (a) 83 (b)
9 (b) 34 (b) 59 (b) 84 (b)
10 (a) 35 (c) 60 (d) 85 (c)
11 (c) 36 (a) 61 (a) 86 (c)
12 (d) 37 (c) 62 (d) 87 (b)
13 (c) 38 (d) 63 (d) 88 (b)
14 (a) 39 (b) 64 (b) 89 (d)

15 (b) 40 (d) 65 (b) 90 (d)
16 (a) 41 (a) 66 (a) 91 (b)
17 (c) 42 (b) 67 (c) 92 (b)
18 (c) 43 (b) 68 (c) 93 (b)
19 (b) 44 (a) 69 (c) 94 (d)
20 (c) 45 (c) 70 (a) 95 (d)
21 (b) 46 (b) 71 (d) 96 (d)
22 (c) 47 (b) 72 (b) 97 (b)
23 (d) 48 (c) 73 (b) 98 (d)
24 (b) 49 (b) 74 (a) 99. (b)
25 (c) 50 (b) 75 (d) 100. (a)

1. (b) some of the Indian trade-related functions were
transferred to it, which were earlier performed by the
Explanation: Secretary of State for India. Hence, statement (3) is
Orientalist scholars defined Indian tradition in a correct.
particular way that came to be privileged as the most
authentic version of true knowledge, it highlighted the 3. (b)
classical glory of India – crafted by Aryans, the distant Explanation:
kin brother of Europeans – but also emphasized the With time the Permanent Settlement of Cornwallis grew
subsequent degeneration of the once magnificent Aryan unpopular amongst the power corridors of the British
civilisation. Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct. Government because there was no option to increase
The fundamental of this theory was that the conquered the revenue once settled with the Zamindars.
people were to be rules by their own laws – British rule In light of this Thomas Munro, then Governor of Madras
tending to legitimize itself in Indian idiom. Therefore, Presidency proposed the Ryotwari settlement based on
they backed the Indian system of education and thereby David Ricardo’s theory of rent, where the state defined
set up Calcutta Madrassa, Asiatic Society of Bengal, itself as the supreme landlord, and individual peasants
Sanskrit College in Benaras. Hence, statement (2) is as landowners, who obtained title by paying annual cash
NOT correct. rents based on revenue assessments.
Warren Hastings had orientalist leanings, while Because of the absence of Zamindars as intermediaries,
Cornwallis preferred greater Anglicization. Hence, and freedom to dictate the rate of revenue, the revenue
statement (1) is correct. income of government was increased. Hence, statement
One aspect of Orientalism was to inform the European (1) is correct.
rulers of the customs and laws of the land to assimilate With the forceful extraction of land revenue, there was
them into the subject society for more efficient a rise of money lenders in the village community, which
administration. It was this political vision that Fort dispensed loans to ryots at exorbitant interest rates.
William College at Calcutta was established in 1800 Hence, statement (3) is correct.
to train civil servants in Indian languages and traditions. The ryotwari system did not eliminate village elites as
Hence, statement (4) is correct. intermediaries between the government and the
peasantry. As, under ryotwari also privileged rents and
2. (c) special rights of the mirasidars were recognised and
Explanation: caste privileges of the Brahmanas respected, the existing
The office of Secretary of State for India was established village powers structure was hardly altered, and even
when the East India Company by the virtue of more strengthened by the new system. Hence,
Government of India Act, 1858 was dissolved of its statement (2) is NOT correct.
powers to govern India and the British crown took the
4. (b)
charge of Indian administration directly. Hence,
statement (1) is correct. Explanation:
Secretary of State was a cabinet ranked official in the Following the famine of 1899-1900, Lord Curzon
British Government and was responsible to the British appointed a famine commission led by MacDonnell.
Parliament. Hence, statement (4) is correct. In its report in 1901, it summarized principles of relief
Till 1919, the office of Secretary of State for India suggesting variations wherever necessary. The
charged its expenses including salaries on the Indian commission emphasized the benefits of year-round
coffers, it was only post the Government of India act, drought management machinery and storage of grains.
1919 that the salary of Secretary of State was to be It also advocated the appointment of a famine
drawn from the British Budget. Hence, statement (2) commissioner in a province when relief operations were
is NOT correct. expected to be extensive.
It was by the 1919 act only that the office of High It was during the reign of Curzon that Younghusband’s
Commissioner of India was established in Britain and expedition to Tibet was carried on.
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Curzon-Kitchener controversy: Lord Kitchener was Agitated by the uproar over Rukhmabai case the British
one of the British Empire’s most distinguished soldiers. Government passed the Age of Consent Act of 1892,
In 1902, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the which raised the age of consent and establishment of
British Indian Army. A disagreement with Kitchener conjugal rights for both married and unmarried girls
over the status of the military member of the council in from 10 years to 12 years.
India (who controlled army supply and logistics, which Unlike, the earlier act of 1860 that prohibited the
Kitchener wanted under his own control) sparked a consummation of marriage for a Hindu girl below the
controversy in which Curzon was unable to secure the age of 10 years which was passed without much
support of the home government. In August 1905, he opposition, the new act provoked a powerful orthodox
resigned and returned to England. Hence, option (b) is Hindu backlash, which had a much larger base in 1890s
correct. than earlier in 1860s.
It is to be noted here that, the new act was only
5. (a) concerned with the age of consent, the age of marriage
Explanation: was only tweaked three decades later with the Sharda
Lex Loci report of 1840 emphasized the importance act. Hence, one can get married to a girl of any age, but
and necessity of uniformity in the codification of for establishing conjugal relations with her, the girl must
Indian law, relating to crime evidence and contracts. be of at least 12 years of age. Hence, statement I is
The British government on the basis of this report correct but statement II is incorrect.
established uniform laws for crime, evidence and
contracts, but the personal laws of Hindus and Muslims 8. (b)
were purposefully left to them. Hence, option (a) is
correct. Explanation:
Rampa rebellion: Rampa Revolt, also referred to as
6. (d) Manyam Uprising, was a tribal insurgency led by Alluri
Sitarama Raju in erstwhile Visakhapatnam district,
Explanation:
Pattabhi Sitaramayya was an eminent congress leader
then under Madras Presidency. It began in August 1922
and a close aide of Gandhiji, joining hands with him and lasted until Raju got arrested and killed in May
during the Non-Cooperation movement and was also a 1924. The uprising began when the British Raj wanted
close associate of him during the Civil Disobedience to increase the economic utility of lands in tribal tracts
movement. by curbing traditional practices like podu cultivation.
He was the contender for the post of Congress President Indigo revolt: The Indigo revolt was a peasant
at the Tripuri Session, 1939, against the incumbent movement and subsequent uprising of indigo farmers
Subhas Chandra Bose. However, he lost the elections against indigo planters that erupted in 1859 in Chaugacha
despite the backing of Mahatma Gandhi, who declared village of Nadia, Bengal.
him as his own candidate, and Pattabhi’s loss as his own Pabna revolts: Peasant Movements were part of social
loss. movements against British atrocities during the British
Post-independence he became a part of constituent Colonial Period in the 1870s-80s. These movements
assembly and was part of the famous JVP committee existed solely to restore earlier forms of rule and social
alongside Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhai Patel. relations.
The committee pondered over the question of linguistic Paika rebellion: Paika Rebellion of 1817 is an armed
reorganisation of states, but later ruled against the it. revolt against the British by the Paikas of Khurda in
Hence, option (d) is correct. Odisha. The rebellion took form and shape under the
leadership of Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara.
7. (c)
Munda Upsrising: IT was led by Birsa Munda in the
Explanation: south of Ranchi in 1899-1900. The ‘Ulgulan’ or the
In 1884, Behramji Malabari’s note on ‘Child marriage Great Tumult as the movement came to be called,
leading to enforced widowhood’ led to a countrywide aimed at establishing Munda Raj by driving out the
debate on the prohibition of Child marriage. British. Hence, option (b) is correct.

9. (b) He became one of the greatest proponents and re-
evaluators of Advaita Vedanta, the principle of non-
Explanation: duality put forward by Adi Shankara.
Cripp’s mission: Sent to India in 1942, it was the failure Sree Narayana Gurudev’s Adyaropa darsanam
of the same which led to the announcement of Quit India (Darsanamala) explains the creation of the universe.
movement. Daivadasakam and Atmopadesa satakam are a few
Quit India Movement: August 1942, launched with a examples of how the mystic reflections and insights
slogan of ‘Do or Die’ it was a widespread movement closely resemble recent advances in physics. Hence,
against British rule. option (a) is correct.
CR formula (1944): To break the deadlock between
the Congress and the Muslim League, C Rajagopalachari, 11. (c)
INC member who was close to Mahatma Gandhi, Explanation:
proposed a set of plans called the C R Formula or Rajaji Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar wrote many books, including:
Formula. This was the first acknowledgment by a Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and
Congressman about the inevitability of the partition of Development: (1916)
the country and a tacit acceptance of Pakistan. The Problem of the Rupee: its origin and its solution:
Gandhi – Jinnah talks: (September 1944) These were (1923)
to discuss the CR formula. Bahishkrit Bharat (India Ostracized): (1927)
Desai-Liaqat Pact: (January 1945) Efforts continued The Annihilation of Caste: (1936)
to end the deadlock. Bhulabhai Desai, leader of the Federation Versus Freedom: (1939)
Congress Party in the Central Legislative Assembly, Emancipation of untouchables
met Liaqat Ali Khan, deputy leader of the Muslim Thoughts on Pakistan: (1940)
League in that Assembly, and both of them came up The Buddha and his Dhamma
with the draft proposal for the formation of an interim Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s Kathmandu Speech
government at the centre. Rise and Fall of Hindu Woman
Shimla Conference (June 1945): The idea was to “Who is Bharat Mata?” was written by JL Nehru.
reconstruct the governor general’s executive council Hence, option (c) is correct.
pending the preparation of a new constitution. For this
purpose, a conference was convened by the viceroy, 12. (d)
Lord Wavell, at Shimla in June 1945. Hence, option Explanation:
(b) is correct. Bharat Stree Mahamandal, or “The Large Circle of
Indian Women”, was the first women’s organization in
10. (a) India, founded by Sarala Devi Chaudhurani in 1910.
Explanation: The organization’s primary goal was to promote female
Sree Narayana Guru was born on 22nd August, 1856 education. Hence, statement (2) is NOT correct.
to Madan Asan and his wife Kuttiyamma in The center was formed in Lahore in November 1910
Chempazhanthy, a village near Thiruvananthapuram, at a personal meeting of women. It was decided to hold
Kerala. the opening meeting in Allahabad in December 1910
From an early age, he was drawn towards asceticism. when many from different parts of India were expected
He lived as a hermit in a forest for eight years. to assemble there for the Congress session. Hence,
He gave the famous slogan “One Caste, One Religion, statement (1) is NOT correct.
One God for All” (Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru
13. (c)
Daivam, Manushyanu).
In 1888, he built a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at Explanation:
Aruvippuram which was against the caste-based The “Fakeer of Jungheera” is a poem written by Henry
restrictions of the time. Louis Vivian Derozio. It was first published in 1829,
In one temple he consecrated at Kalavancode, he kept when Derozio was 19 years old. The poem is 2,000 lines
mirrors instead of idols. This symbolised his message long and is considered the first long poem written in
that the divine was within each individual. English by an Indian.

Henry was a poet, thinker, radical, and one of the 16. (a)
earliest Indian educationists to disseminate western
learning and philosophy among the young men of Explanation:
Bengal was also crucially the first modern Indian to The Berlin committee was established for Indian
write of the incumbent nation extensively in English. Independence in the year 1915.
The poem is about the tyranny of superstition and priest Behind its formation key persons were Virendranath
craft. It is considered a ballad of exquisite beauty, and Chattopadhyay, Bhupendranath Dutta, Lala
includes keywords like landscape, Oriental imagery, Hardayal.
Rig-veda, and Betal Puncheesi. The committee was formed by the help of the German
Derozio is also known for his radical movement, the foreign office under ‘Zimmerman Plan’.
“Young Bengal”, and for setting a new precedent for During the First World War, the Jugantar party
patriotic poetry in India. Hence, option (c) is correct. arranged to import German arms and ammunition
through sympathisers and revolutionaries abroad
14. (a)
aiming to bring about an all-India insurrection under
Explanation: ‘German Plot’ or the ‘Zimmerman Plan’. Hence,
Jyotiba Phule, a renowned social activist, was born on option (a) is correct.
11 April 1827 in Katgun, near Pune in Maharashtra.
He was a businessman, anti-caste social reformer and 17. (c)
writer.
Explanation:
Phule’s contribution to social justice, women education,
Various reforms measure taken under the leadership of
social upliftment and efforts towards eradication of the
Curzon such as Calcutta Cooperation Act, 1899 and
caste system and untouchability in the many spheres
of his influence and his efforts to fight all of the above Indian Universities Act, 1904 along with decision of
elements plaguing the Indian society led him to be given diving the province of Bengal influenced the Swadeshi
the title of Mahatma by Vithalrao Krishnaji movement of 1905 greatly. Hence, statement (1) is
Vandekar a few years before his death. correct.
Jyotiba Phule was a well-known author and social The Anti-Partition Campaign was launched by
reformer. Some of his notable works include: Moderates to exert pressure on the government to
Gulamgiri: (1873) A famous and influential work that prevent the unjust partition of Bengal from being
criticizes the caste system, Shetkarayacha Aasud: implemented.
(1881) Also known as Cultivator’s Whipcord and The petitions were written to the government, public
Tritiya Ratna: (1855). Hence, option (a) is correct. meetings were held and the ideas were spread through
newspapers such as Hitabadi, Sanjibani and Bengalee.
15. (b)
Curzon left for Britain in 1905, but the agitation
Explanation: continued for many years. King George V at his
National Social Conference, founded by M.G. Coronation Durbar abrogated Bengal’s partition in
Ranade and Raghunath Rao was the social reform 1911. Lord Hardinge was the Viceroy of India in 1911.
cell of the Indian National Congress. It launched the Hence, statement (2) is correct.
famous “Pledge Movement” to inspire people to take The Surat split of 1907 was caused by ideological
an path to prohibit child marriage. Hence, statement differences between the two factions. The Moderates
(1) is NOT correct, and statement (2) is correct. advocated for moderate methods of constitutional
Indian (National) Social Conference was virtually the
agitation. Hence, statement (3) is correct.
social reform cell of the Indian National Congress. Its
first session was held in Madras in December 1887. 18. (c)
The Conference met annually as a subsidiary
convention of the Indian National Congress, at the Explanation:
same venue, and focused attention on social reform. The A huge step forward toward Independence of India was
Conference advocated for inter-caste marriages and taken at the Congress session held at Calcutta (1906)
opposed kulinism and polygamy. under the presidentship of Dadabhai Naoroji, where it

was declared that the goal of the Indian National The act was introduced by Lord William Bentinck, the
Congress was “self-government or swaraj like the then Governor-General of India, and was passed by
United Kingdom or the colonies” of Australia or the British Parliament in 1830. Hence, statement (1) is
Canada. Hence, option (c) is correct. correct.
Later on, in December 1929, under the Presidency of
Jawaharlal Nehru, the Lahore Congress formalised 21. (b)
the demand of ‘Purna Swaraj’ or full independence Explanation:
for India. It was declared that 26 January 1930 would The Pabna Peasant Uprising (1873–76) was a
be celebrated as the Independence Day when people resistance movement by peasants against the landlords
were to take a pledge to struggle for complete in Bengal. The uprising took place in the Yusufshahi
independence. pargana, which is now the Sirajganj District of
19. (b) Bangladesh.
The Pabna Agrarian League was formed in 1873 by the
Explanation: peasants of Yusufshahi Pargana. The league raised
The Vaikom Satyagraha was launched in 1924-1925
funds to help with litigation expenses and held mass
by leaders in Kerala, including T.K. Madhavan, K.P.
meetings. The league was a peaceful movement against
Kesava Menon, and George Joseph. The movement
the landlords, who were forcefully collecting rents and
was cantered at the Shiva temple in Vaikom, near
Kottayam. land taxes from the peasants. Hence, statement (1) is
The movement was a Satyagraha against NOT correct, and statement (2) is correct.
untouchability in Hindu society. The movement’s goal The Pabna Revolt was an agrarian uprising by the rural
was to allow all Hindus, regardless of caste or creed, to poor in colonial Bengal against the exploitative practices
enter temples and use public roads. of the landlords. Ishan Chandra Roy led the Agrarian
Vaikom Satyagraha lasted for 604 days (20 months) League of Pabna.
from March 30, 1924 to November 23, 1925 marked
the dawn of temple entry movements across India. 22. (c)
Hence, option (b) is correct. Explanation:
The movement is considered important in Indian history The Anushilan Samiti was formed by Satish Chandra
because of the participation of Mahatma Gandhi and Basu in 1902 after encouragement from Sister Nivedita
Periyar Ramasamy. and Swami Saradananda. He named it after
20. (c) Bankimchandra’s play Anushilan-Tattva or theory of
discipline and Pramathanath Mitra was its main patron.
Explanation: Soon Aurobindo Ghosh and Jatindranath Bannerjee
The practice of Sati is also known as “suttee”. It involves
joined their youth society and gymnasium with
burning a woman alive with her husband’s dead body.
Anushilan Samiti.
The custom stems from the inhuman tradition in which
The society’s goal was to organise and train the youth
a wife immolates herself on the funeral pyre of her
to start a revolutionary war against the British.
deceased husband as proof of her loyalty.
The Samiti grew in numbers during the Swadeshi
The most prominent campaigners to end the practice of
sati were led by British Christian evangelists, such as movement when a large number of young people joined
William Carey, and Hindu reformers such as Ram it to oppose the British rule.
Mohan Roy. It also had the support of extremist leaders like Bipin
The Prohibition of the Sati Act of 1829 was an act Chandra Pal and Brahmabandhab Upadhyaya.
passed by the British East India Company in India, Its newspaper, Yugantar, popularized its ideas in Bengali
criminalizing the practice of Sati. The act made the while Bande Mataram did the same in English.
practice of Sati illegal and punishable by criminal The Samiti members carried out several dacoities, bomb
courts as “culpable homicide” Hence, statement (2) explosions and assassinations of important British
is correct. employees.

Legends like, Deshabandhu Chittaranjan Das, 25. (c)
Surendranath Tagore, Jatindranath Banerjee, Bagha
Jatin were associated with Anushilan Samiti. Explanation:
Annie besant was not associated with anushilan samiti. Three demands of Khilafat and Non-Cooperation
Hence, option(c) is correct. Movement were:
1. Favourable treaty for Turkey
23. (d) 2. Redressal of Punjab wrongs
Explanation: 3. Establishment of swaraj
The Communist Party of India (CPI) was formed in Techniques used:
1920 in Tashkent by M.N Roy, Abani Mukherjee and Â Boycott of government-run schools, colleges, law
others after second congress of Commintern . courts, municipality and government service,
M.N Roy was first to be elected to leadership of foreign cloth, liquor; setting up of national schools,
Commintern. colleges, panchayats and using khadi; second stage
In 1924 , many communist – SA Dange, Muzaffar to include civil disobedience by non-payment of
Ahmed, Shaukat Usmani, Nalini Gupta were jailed taxes.
in Kanpur Bolshevik Conspiracy Case. Hence, option (c) is correct.
The colonial government was greatly alarmed at the
potential spread of socialist ideologies, and the resultant 26. (b)
threat of violence and armed insurrection against the Explanation:
imperialist regime. It was done to primarily to curb the revolutionary
Thus, 1923 onwards, a series of prominent activists
extremism. Hence, statement (3) is correct.
including Muzaffar Ahmad, S. Chettiar, S.A. Dange,
Bihar and Orissa were taken out of Bengal and
Ghulam Hussain among others were arrested and
Assam was made a separate province. Hence,
charged with conspiring to separate India from Britain
statement (2) is correct.
through armed revolution.
The annulment was not taken well by the Muslims,
Through these arrests and trials, the government hoped
to crush the Socialist movement in India entirely. consequently, the British shifted the administrative
Hence, option (d) is correct. capital from Calcutta to Delhi, as the place was
associated with Muslim glory.
24. (b) The Indian National Congress (INC) in a meeting in
Explanation: 1905 resolved to condemn the partition of Bengal and
Caste Movements : As in earlier periods, the varied support the anti-partition and Swadeshi Movement.
contradictions of the Indian society found expression It was headed by Gopal Krishan Gokhale. Hence,
in caste associations and movements. These movements statement (1) is NOT correct.
could be divisive, conservative and at timespotentially The radical nationalists wanted the movement to be
radical, and included: taken outside Bengal and go beyond just the boycott of
Â Self-respect movement (1925) — E.V.Ramaswamy foreign goods.
Naicker (Madras)
27. (b)
Â Satyashodhak activists in Satara (Maharashtra) by
Jyotirao Phule Explanation:
Â Bhaskar Rao Jadhav (Maharashtra) In the history of Indian Independence Movement,
Â Mahars under Ambedkar (Maharashtra)
students, all over the subcontinent played a significant
and active role. Students had organized themselves
Â Radical Ezhavas under K. Aiyappan and C. Kesavan
in Kerala under several organizations, All-Bengal Students
Association being one of them.
Â Yadavs in Bihar for improvement in social status
It was formed in 1928, and the office bearers were
Â Unionist Party under Fazl-i-Hussain (Punjab)
students studying in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) district
Hence, option(b) is correct. of the state of West Bengal. In 1928, students studying

in several educational institutions of Kolkata including in Muzaffarpur district in present-day Bihar. It resulted
Presidency College, Scottish Church College were in the killing of 2 women who were aboard the carriage.
expelled due to “unruly conduct”. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
This act was protested by students, and hence on While Khudiram Bose was arrested Prafulla Chaki
February 17th, 1928, students studying in the colleges committed suicide. The historic trial of this incident,
of Kolkata went on a strike. Thereafter, students of known as the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case (1908),
Scottish Church, Presidency and Jadavpur Engineering started on 21 May 1908 and was presided over by Judge
Colleges organized a Provincial Students’ Conference Corndoff. Hence, statement (2) is correct.
in Albert Hall, wherein they proposed for a single Khudiram Bose was tried along with his accomplices,
association for organizing the students. Mrityunjay Chakraborty and Kishorimohan
The second meeting was held on March 6th, 1928, and Bandopadhyay.
the final shape was provided in a four-day long However, Mrityunjay died during the trial and
conference held in September 1928. Kishorimohan was tried separately.
The conference was presided over by Jawaharlal
Nehru, and thus the All-Bengal Students Association 30. (b)
was formed in 1928. Hence, statement (1) NOT is
Explanation:
correct.
Champaran Satyagraha was the first attempt at
The Bardoli satyagraha, launched 90 years ago in
mobilising the Indian masses by Gandhi on an invitation
February 1928, is one such episode in India’s national
by Rajkumar Shukla in the context of indigo peasants
movement which not just elevated Sardar Vallabhai
of Champaran. This Gandhian Movement was the First
Patel to a new pinnacle of glory and greatness, but also
revived the sagging morale of Mahatma Gandhi, Civil Disobedience in India.
undeniably still in ‘recovery mode’ after the setback of It was mainly due to the Tinkathia system of indigo
withdrawing the non-cooperation movement after the farmers, where peasants were forced to grow indigo
Chauri Chaura violence. Hence, statement (2) is on 3/20 part of their total land.
correct. Gandhi intervened in the matter but was asked to leave
the place by authorities. However, Gandhi refused to
28. (a) leave, thus disobeying the order. Eventually, Gandhi
Explanation: was able to convince the government about the illness
Vinayak Savarkar wrote ‘Mazzini Charitra’ (a of the Tinkathia system and look into the matter.
translation of the Italian revolutionary Mazzini’s The government appointed a committee to go into the
writings). matter and nominated Gandhi as a member. As a result,
In 1901, Savarkar was enrolled in Fergusson College the Tinkathia system was abolished, and in a compromise
in Pune, Maharashtra. settlement, only 25 % of the money taken by peasants
During his college life, he was deeply inspired by was compensated.
Giuseppe Mazzini, an Italian revolutionary Participants: Rajendra Prasad, Narhari Parekh, and
The latter played a central role in the Unification of J.B. Kripalani. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Italy.
Around the same time, he became a member of the 31. (c)
Abhinav Bharat Society, established in 1904. Hence, Explanation:
option(a) is correct. Shyamji Krishnavarma had started in London in
1905 an Indian Home Rule Society—‘India House’—
29. (c)
as a centre for Indian students, a scholarship scheme to
Explanation: bring radical youth from India, and a journal The Indian
On 30 April 1908, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Sociologist. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
Chaki threw a bomb on the carriage of the Chief Revolutionaries such as Savarkar and Hardayal
Presidency Magistrate Douglas Kingsford of Calcutta became the members of India House. Madanlal Dhingra

from this circle assassinated the India office bureaucrat Annie Besant launched the Home Rule League in
Curzon-Wyllie in 1909. Hence, statement (2) is September 1916 at Madras. Hence, statement (2) is
correct. NOT correct.
Soon, London became too dangerous for the They had the common objective of achieving self-
revolutionaries, particularly after Savarkar had been government in India.
extradited in 1910 and transported for life in the Nasik There was an informal understanding between both the
conspiracy case. leagues wherein Tilak’s league worked in Maharashtra
New centres emerged on the continent—Paris and (except Bombay), Karnataka, Berar and the Central
Geneva—from where Madam Bhikaji Cama, a Parsi Provinces. Besant’s league worked in the rest of the
revolutionary who had developed contacts with French country.
socialists and who brought out Bande Mataram, and Tilak’s league had its headquarters in Delhi. It had
Ajit Singh operated. 6 branches. Besant’s league had 200 branches and was
a looser organisation compared to Tilak’s.
And after 1909 when Anglo-German relations
The two leagues worked closely with one another.
deteriorated, Virendranath Chattopadhyaya chose
However, they did not merge to avoid friction between
Berlin as his base.
both the leaders.
The Ghadr Party was a revolutionary group organised
around a weekly newspaper. “The Ghadr with its 34. (b)
headquarters at San Francisco”.
Explanation:
32. (c) In 1510, the Portuguese governor in India, Alfonso de
Albuquerque, captured the city of Goa. At that time,
Explanation:
Yusuf Adil Shah was the ruler of the Bijapur
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association: HRA
Sultanate.
was later reorganized as the Hindustan Socialist
The capture of Goa was a significant event in the history
Republican Army (HSRA).
of Portuguese India, marking their entry into the Indian
It was established in 1928 at Feroz Shah Kotla in New
subcontinent and establishing a strategic foothold on
Delhi by Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh, the western coast.
Sukhdev Thapar and Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee. Yusuf Adil Shah was the founder of the Adil Shahi
Hence, statement (1) is correct. dynasty, and his reign over Bijapur lasted from 1490
It aimed to overthrow British colonial authority to 1510.
through an armed revolution. Hence, statement (2) is The Portuguese presence in Goa played a crucial role
correct. in the expansion of their maritime trade routes and
HSRA planned the shooting of J. P. Saunders, a British influence in the Indian Ocean region during the Age of
Policeman at Lahore in 1928 to avenge the killing of Discovery.
Lala Lajpat Rai. So, Yusuf Adil Shah is the correct answer as he was the
Chandrasekhar Azad: A mentor to Singh, Azad was ruler of Bijapur when Goa was captured by the
involved in the Kakori train robbery and other actions Portuguese under Alfonso de Albuquerque. Hence,
aimed at undermining British rule. He vowed never to option (b) is correct.
be captured alive and kept his promise until his last
breath. 35. (c)
Rajguru and Sukhdev: Close associates of Singh and Explanation:
Azad, both played critical roles in various revolutionary During the early 17th century, the East India Company
activities and were eventually executed alongside Singh. sought permission from the Mughal Emperor Jahangir
to establish a factory (trading post) in Surat, a prominent
33. (d)
port on the west coast of India. In 1608, Captain
Explanation: Hawkins had initially attempted to obtain favorable
Tilak launched the Indian Home Rule League in April trading terms from the Mughal authorities, but he faced
1916 at Belgaum. Hence, statement (1) is NOT challenges, including the resistance from local
correct. Portuguese authorities.

Captain Best’s successful return to Surat aboard the Additionally, a significant decree mandated that coins
“Dragon” and the “Hoseander” was a moment of minted at Bombay by the Company would have currency
triumph eagerly awaited by the East India Company’s throughout the entire Mughal empire. These farmans
factors and supercargoes played a crucial role in establishing and securing the
Despite the prevailing doubts, Aldworth remained Company’s economic and trade interests in different
steadfast in his belief that Best’s victory over the regions of India.
Portuguese had eliminated the Mogul’s opposition.
37. (c)
Aldworth insisted that the firman would inevitably be
dispatched. This divergence of views among the Explanation:
Company members reflected the uncertainty surrounding The Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) reignited conflict
the reception of the firman, even in the wake of a notable between French and British forces in India. In 1758,
military success against the Portuguese. under Count de Lally, the French captured the English
fort of St. David and Vizianagaram. The British
Therefore , it was in 1613 that Thomas Aldworth, a
retaliated, seizing Chandernagore in Bengal in 1757.
representative of the East India Company, secured the
The decisive turn occurred in the south, where the British
necessary permission from Jahangir to establish the defended Madras and defeated the French at the Battle
factory at Surat. This marked an important step in the of Wandiwash in 1760. Wandiwash marked the decisive
East India Company’s efforts to establish a foothold for battle of the third Carnatic War, initiated by the English
its trade in the Indian subcontinent. in January 1760.
The factory at Surat became one of the early centers for Following Wandiwash, Pondicherry fell to the British
the East India Company’s commercial activities in India, in 1761 after eight months of French defense. Lally,
setting the stage for the Company’s later expansion and captured and taken as a prisoner of war, was executed
influence in the region. Hence, option (c) is correct. in France in 1766. The French lost Jinji and Mahe,
significantly reducing their power in India. Hence,
36. (a) option (c) is correct.
The Treaty of Peace of Paris in 1763 concluded the
Explanation: war, returning Chandernagar and Pondicherry to France.
In 1715, John Surman led an English mission to the
court of Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar, securing 38. (d)
three significant farmans that became the Magna Carta Explanation:
for the East India Company. Hence, statement (1) is Nadir Shah, the Persian ruler, invaded India in 1739
correct. during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah.
These farmans were granted valuable privileges in The invasion resulted in the sacking of Delhi, and Nadir
Bengal, Gujarat, and Hyderabad. Hence, statement Shah took away significant treasures, including the
(3) is NOT correct. famous Kohinoor diamond and the Peacock Throne.
In Bengal, the Company’s imports and exports were Hence, statement (1) is NOT correct.
exempted from additional customs duties, with only an The third battle of Panipat took place in 1761, and it
annual payment of 3,000 rupees. was fought between Ahmad Shah Abdali and the
Furthermore, the Company gained permission to issue
Marathas, not with Mughal Emperor Alamgir-II.
Alamgir-II was not involved in the third Battle of
dastaks (passes) for goods transportation and to rent
Panipat; it was fought between the Marathas and the
more lands around Calcutta. Hence, statement (2) is
Afghan forces led by Ahmad Shah Abdali. Hence,
NOT correct. statement (2) is NOT correct.
In Hyderabad, existing privileges of freedom from trade
duties were retained, requiring only the payment of 39. (b)
prevailing rent for Madras. Explanation:
Surat saw a notable exemption for an annual payment The Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by Lord
of 10,000 rupees, absolving the East India Company Wellesley, who served as the Governor-General of
from all duties. India from 1798 to 1805. Lord Wellesley implemented

the Subsidiary Alliance policy as a strategic measure to Treaty of Seringapatam: This treaty was signed in
strengthen British influence and control over various 1792 after the Third Anglo-Mysore War between the
princely states in India. British East India Company and Tipu Sultan, resulting
The concept aimed to ensure the protection of British in the cession of territory by Tipu Sultan.
interests and maintain stability by having a British force Treaty of Bassein: The Treaty of Bassein was signed
stationed within the territories of the princely states that in 1802 between the British East India Company and
entered into subsidiary alliances. the Peshwa Baji Rao II, marking the end of the Second
Nizam of Hyderabad: The Nizam was the first to Anglo-Maratha War.
accept the Subsidiary Alliance. The Treaty of Hence, option (a) is correct.
Subsidiary Alliance was signed between the British East
India Company and the Nizam in 1798. Hence, option 42. (b)
(b) is correct.
Nawab of Awadh: The Nawab of Awadh accepted the Explanation:
Subsidiary Alliance in 1801. Officially called the Anarchical and Revolutionary
Holkar’s of Marathas: The Holkars resisted initially, Crimes Act, it was popularly known as the Rowlatt
but after the defeat in the Second Anglo-Maratha War, Act.
Holkar’s accepted the Subsidiary Alliance in 1818. They It was based on the recommendations made in the
were the last ones to accept it. previous year to the Imperial Legislative Council by
Rajput’s of Jodhpur: The Rajputs, including Jodhpur, the Rowlatt Commission, headed by the British judge,
were gradually brought under the Subsidiary Alliance Sir Sidney Rowlatt, to investigate the ‘seditious
system during the early 19th century. conspiracy’ of the Indian people. Hence, statement
40. (d) (1) is correct.
All the elected Indian members of the Imperial
Explanation: Legislative Council voted against the bill, but they were
The Battle of Buxar involved the British East India in a minority and easily overruled by the official
Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-
nominees. All the elected Indian members—who
ud-Daula, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
included Muhammed Ali Jinnah, Madan Mohan
Hence, pair (1) is NOT correctly matched.
The annexation and the subsequent events leading to
Malaviya, and Mazhar Ul Haq—resigned in protest.
the British Raj took place after the Indian Rebellion of Hence, statement (2) is correct.
1857, and it was under the rule of Bahadur Shah II, The act allowed political activists to be tried without
the son of Akbar Shah II. Hence, pair (3) is NOT juries or even imprisoned without trial. It allowed arrest
correctly matched. of Indians without warrant on the mere suspicion of
The Battle of Plassey took place in 1757, and the key ‘treason’. Such suspects could be tried in secrecy
figures were Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, and without recourse to legal help. A special cell consisting
Robert Clive of the British East India Company. The of three high court judges was to try such suspects,
mughal ruler at the time of Battle of Plassey was and there was no court of appeal above that panel.
Alamgir-II. Hence, pair (2) is NOT correctly Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct.
matched.
43. (b)
41. (a)
Explanation:
Explanation:
In the aftermath of the massacre at Jallianwalla Bagh,
Treaty of Madras: This treaty was signed in 1769
the Secretary of State for India, Edwin Montagu, ordered
between the British East India Company and the Mysore
ruler Hyder Ali after the First Anglo-Mysore War. that a committee of inquiry be formed to investigate the
Treaty of Salbai: Also known as the First Anglo- matter.
Maratha War, the Treaty of Salbai was signed in 1782 On October 14, 1919, the Government of India
between the British East India Company and the announced the formation of the Disorders Inquiry
Marathas. Committee, more widely known as the Hunter

Committee/Commission after the name of its chairman, these assemblies and use these councils as an arena of
Lord William Hunter, former Solicitor General for political struggle to arouse popular enthusiasm. They
Scotland and Senator of the College of Justice in wanted, in other words, to ‘end or mend’ these councils,
Scotland. i.e., if the government did not respond to the nationalists’
The purpose of the commission was to “investigate demands, then they would obstruct the working of these
the recent disturbances in Bombay, Delhi and Punjab, councils. Hence, statement (1) is NOT correct.
about their causes, and the measures taken to cope with The other school of thought led by C. Rajagopalachari,
them”. Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad, and M.A.
There were three Indians among the members, Ansari came to be known as the ‘No-changers’. The
namely, Sir Chimanlal Harilal Setalvad, Vice- ‘No-Changers’ opposed council entry, advocated
Chancellor of Bombay University and advocate of the concentration on constructive work, and continuation
Bombay High Court; Pandit Jagat Narayan, lawyer of boycott and non-cooperation, and quiet preparation
and Member of the Legislative Council of the United for resumption of the suspended civil disobedience
Provinces; and Sardar Sahibzada Sultan Ahmad programme. Hence, statement (2) is correct.
Khan, lawyer from Gwalior State. Hence, option (b)
45. (c)
is correct.
The final report of the commission unanimously Explanation:
condemned the actions of General Dyer. However, it According to the Communist Party of India’s (CPI)
did not impose any penal or disciplinary actions on official history, the party was founded in late 1925 in
him. Kanpur (now in Uttar Pradesh state). Hence, statement
(1) is correct.
44. (a) Earlier in the decade, however, a number of people, both
Explanation: within and outside India, attempted to establish a
In December,1920 at Nagpur session of the Indian communist presence on the subcontinent. Notable was
National Congress the programme of non-cooperation a manifesto issued in 1920 in Tashkent (now in
was endorsed. An important change was made in the Uzbekistan) by Manabendra Nath Roy (who would
Congress creed: now, instead of having the attainment become the party’s first leader), Abani Mukherji, and
of self-government through constitutional means as its Roy’s wife Evelyn that called for the creation of a
goal, the Congress decided to have the attainment of communist party in India.
swaraj through peaceful and legitimate means, thus In December 1947, the Communist Party of India (CPI)
committing itself to an extra-constitutional mass had denounced the Indian independence as ‘fake’—with
struggle. the slogan, ‘ye azadi jhooti hai’—and termed the
At this stage, some leaders like Muhammad Ali Congress government led by Nehru as the stooges of
Jinnah, Annie Besant, G.S. Kharpade, and B.C. Pal Anglo-American imperialism and the feudal forces
left the Congress as they believed in a constitutional within the country. Hence, statement (2) is correct.
and lawful struggle, while some others like In February–March 1948, in its Second Congress in
Surendranath Banerjea founded the Indian National Calcutta, the CPI adopted its ‘Political Thesis’, which
Liberal Federation and played a minor role in national formally declared that the national government
politics henceforward. Hence, statement (3) is NOT established on August 15, 1947 was indeed the major
correct. enemy of the Indian people and hence required to be
After Gandhi’s arrest in March 1922, there was changed through general revolution.
disintegration, disorganisation, and demoralisation
46. (b)
among nationalist ranks.
One section, known as ‘Swarajists’, led by C.R. Das, Explanation:
Motilal Nehru, and Ajmal Khan wanted an end to the Nehru Report: This was the first major attempt by the
boycott of legislative councils so that the nationalists Indians to draft a constitutional framework for the
could enter them to expose the basic weaknesses of country. The committee included Tej Bahadur Sapru,

Subhas Chandra Bose, M.S. Aney, Mangal Singh, Ali Assam: The civil disobedience failed to regain the
Imam, Shuaib Qureshi, and G.R. Pradhan as its heights attained in 1921–22 due to divisive issues: the
members. The report was finalised by August 1928. growing conflicts between Assamese and Bengalis,
Civil Disobedience Movement: The historic Dandi Hindus and Muslims, and the tensions developing from
march, marking the launch of the Civil Disobedience the inflow of Muslim peasants from the densely
Movement, began on March 12, 1930 and Gandhi broke populated east Bengal. However, a successful student
the salt law by picking up a lump of salt at Dandi on strike against the Cunningham Circular, which banned
April 6. The violation of the law was seen as a symbol students’ participation in politics, was seen in May 1930.
of the Indian people’s resolve not to live under British- Hence, statement (2) is correct.
made laws and, therefore, under British rule. Manipur and Nagaland: These areas took a brave part
Delhi Proposals of Muslim League: In December in the movement. At the young age of 13, Rani
1927, a large number of Muslim leaders had met at Delhi Gaidinliu, a Naga spiritual leader, who followed her
at the Muslim League session and evolved four cousin Haipou Jadonang, born in what is now the state
proposals for their demands to be incorporated into the of Manipur, raised the banner of revolt against foreign
draft constitution. These proposals, which were accepted rule. “We are free people, the white men should not
by the Madras session of the Congress (December rule over us,” she declared. She urged the people not
1927), came to be known as the ‘Delhi Proposals’. to pay taxes or work for the British— in the tradition
Jinnah’s Fourteen Points: Jinnah in March 1929 gave established by the freedom struggle in the rest of India.
14 points which were to become the basis of all future Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct.
propaganda of the Muslim League.
Bomb explosion in Central Legislative Assembly: 48. (c)
Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in Explanation:
the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929 to The Gandhi-Irwin pact was signed between the
protest against the passage of the Public Safety Bill and viceroy, representing the British Indian Government,
Trade Disputes Bill aimed at curtailing civil liberties of and Gandhi, representing the Indian people, in Delhi on
citizens in general and workers in particular. March 5, 1931.
Irwin Declaration: The declaration was made in the Irwin on behalf of the government agreed on:
form of an official communique in the Indian Gazette Â Immediate release of all political prisoners not
on October 31, 1929. It promoised Dominion status for convicted of violence;
India. However, there was no time scale. The dominion
Â Remission of all fines not yet collected;
status promised by Irwin would not be available for a
Â Return of all lands not yet sold to third parties;
long time to come.
Simon Commission Report: The Simon Commission Â Lenient treatment to those government servants who
published a two-volume report in May 1930. It proposed had resigned;
the abolition of dyarchy and the establishment of Â Right to make salt in coastal villages for personal
representative government in the provinces which consumption (not for sale). Hence, option (c) is
should be given autonomy. Hence, option (b) is correct. correct.
Â Right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing;
47. (b)
and
Explanation: Â Withdrawal of emergency ordinances.
Bengal: There was little participation of Muslims in the
The viceroy, however, turned down two of Gandhi’s
movements. Despite this, Bengal provided the largest
demands:
number of arrests as well as the highest amount of
Â Public enquiry into police excesses, and
violence. During the same period, Surya Sen’s
Â Commutation of Bhagat Singh and his comrades’
Chittagong revolt group carried out a raid on two
armouries and declared the establishment of a death sentence to life sentence.
provisional government. Hence, statement (1) is Gandhi on behalf of the Congress agreed:
correct. Â To suspend the civil disobedience movement, and

Â To participate in the next Round Table Conference Muslims, Europeans, Sikhs, Indian Christians,
on the constitutional question around the three Anglo-Indians, depressed classes, women, and even
linchpins of federation, Indian responsibility, and the Marathas were to get separate electorates. Such an
reservations and safeguards that may be necessary arrangement for the depressed classes was to be made
in India’s interests (covering such areas as defence, for a period of 20 years. Hence, option (b) is correct.
external affairs, position of minorities, financial In the provincial legislatures, the seats were to be
credit of India, and discharge of other obligations). distributed on communal basis.
The existing seats of the provincial legislatures were to
49. (b) be doubled.
Explanation: The Muslims, wherever they were in minority, were to
The first Round Table Conference (RTC) was held in
be granted a weightage.
London between November 1930 and January 1931. Except in the Northwest Frontier Province, 3 per cent
It was opened officially by King George V on seats were to be reserved for women in all provinces.
November 12, 1930 and chaired by Ramsay MacDonald. The depressed classes were to be declared/accorded the
status of minority.
This was the first conference arranged between the
The depressed classes were to get ‘double vote’, one to
British and the Indians as equals. The Congress and
be used through separate electorates and the other to be
some prominent business leaders refused to attend, but
used in the general electorates.
many other groups of Indians were represented at the
Allocation of seats were to be made for labourers,
conference. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
landlords, traders, and industrialists.
The Government of India was represented by
In the province of Bombay, 7 seats were to be allocated
Narendra Nath Law, Bhupendra Nath Mitra, C.P.
for the Marathas.
Ramaswami Iyer, and M. Ramachandra Rao.
The second Round Table Conference was held in 51. (d)
London from September 7, 1931 to December 1, 1931.
Explanation:
The Indian National Congress nominated Gandhi as its
El-Nino primarily refers to an abnormal warming of
sole representative. A. Rangaswami Iyengar and Madan
ocean surface waters over the eastern equatorial
Mohan Malaviya were also there. There were many
Pacific Ocean.
Indian participants, besides the Congress
El-Nino and Southern oscillation are two interrelated
The Government of India was represented by C.P.
atmospheric conditions where El-Nino is concerned with
Ramaswami Iyer, Narendra Nath Law, and M.
the water temperature and sea levels, while Southern
Ramachandra Rao. Hence, statement (3) is correct.
oscillation is a specific atmospheric condition that is a
The princes were also not too enthusiastic about a
measure of the difference in sea-level air pressure over
federation, especially after the possibility of the
western and eastern sides of the Pacific Ocean.
formation of a Congress government at the centre had
This atmospheric difference is usually taken to as
receded after the suspension of civil disobedience
difference between the atmospheric pressures over the
movement. Hence, statement (2) is NOT correct. island of Tahiti in the Central Pacific near to the coast
50. (b) of Peru to that of the island of Darwin in Eastern
Pacific, near to the coast of Africa. Durin, El-Nino years
Explanation: this gradient gets reversed leading to a higher pressure
The Communal Award was announced by the British over Darwin Island than that of Tahiti Island. Hence,
prime minister, Ramsay MacDonald, on August 16, statement (1) is NOT correct.
1932. During a neutral year, the tropical regions because of
The Communal Award, based on the findings of the the exposure to sunlight, the sea surface in the Pacific
Indian Franchise Committee (also called the Lothian Ocean is quite warm. When the trade winds move over
Committee), established separate electorates and the Pacific Ocean, they push these relatively warm
reserved seats for minorities, including the depressed waters, which also become lighter, in the westward
classes, which were granted 78 reserved seats. direction.

So, the surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean, that When acting as Chancellor of a university under statute,
is near the South American coast, get pushed towards the Governor does so in a separate and distinct
the west. It is replaced by the relatively cooler waters capacity from their role as state governor.
from below. The warmer surface waters continue to get The Governor’s actions as Chancellor are unrelated to
pushed till they encounter a landmass in the islands at their powers and duties as Governor hence not bound
Philippines and Indonesia. to act under the aid and advice of the council of
The result of this process is the accumulation of ministers.
relatively warm waters near Indonesia, called the As per Article 154 of the constitution read with Article
Western Pacific Warm Pool, and relatively cold 163 of the constitution, the Governor had to act in
waters near Ecuador and Peru. accordance to the aid and advice of the state council of
This sweeping of surface waters and its accumulation ministers, except in matters in which he is required to
also results in a relative rise in sea levels near Indonesia. act in his discretion.
But, during the El-nino year ability of the trade winds One thing to be noted here is that, acting as the
to push warmer surface waters towards the Indonesian Chancellor of a state university is not a constitutional
coast. Not enough warmer water is swept towards duty but a statutory duty delegated on to the governor,
western Pacific Ocean, leading to a lower sea surface by virtue of an act of the state legislature.
level off the Indonesian coast. Hence, statement (2) is Hence, Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
NOT correct. correct and Statement-II is not the correct
Both El Nino and La Nina usually begin to develop in explanation for Statement-I.
the March to June season, reach their peak strength in
the winters and then begin to dissipate in the post winter 54. (d)
season. Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct.
Explanation:
Although, in El-nino years generally there has been
National Research Foundation (NRF) will be the apex
lower than average monsoon rains but, it is not always
true because of the presence of Indian Ocean Dipole body in the country to provide strategic direction for
(IOD), a strong IOD can neutralise the effect of El-Nino. research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the
Hence, statement (4) is NOT correct. fields of:
natural sciences including mathematics, engineering
52. (c) and technology, environmental and earth sciences,
Explanation: health and agriculture, and scientific and technological
Personal laws in India are under the List-III interfaces of humanities and social sciences. Hence,
(concurrent list) of the seventh schedule of the Indian statement (3) is NOT correct.
constitution, this implies that both the central and state The Foundation will be financed through grants and
legislatures can make their own laws on the subject loans from the central government, donations to the
matter, but in case of a conflict the former will prevail, fund, income from investments of the amounts
till then Doctrine of Harmonious Construction will received by the Foundation, and all amounts with
come into play, that is, elements of both the laws will the Fund for Science and Engineering Research set up
be made to converge as much as possible. under the 2008 Act. Hence, statement (2) is NOT
In India, the Uniform Civil Code is applied in the state correct.
of Goa, by its legislative assembly. Hence, statement-I NRF will have a Governing Board headed by the
is correct, and statement-II is NOT correct. Prime Minister of India. NRF’s functioning will be
governed by an Executive Council chaired by the
53. (b) Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of
Explanation: India.
Recently, the Supreme Court in one of its judgement The Foundation will have an Executive Council to
clarified that Governors acting in their statutory capacity undertake implementation. The functions of the
as University Chancellors are not bound by the aid and Executive Council include considering applications for
advice of the Council of Ministers. the grant of financial assistance, prescribing regulations

regarding applications for financial assistance, While the central government approved the amendments,
requirements for extension of assistance, and grounds it was left for individual states and Union territories to
for revocation of assistance, and preparing budget of frame respective rules for the registration of Anand
the Foundation and maintaining its accounts. Hence, marriages.
statement (1) is NOT correct. Hence, option (c) is correct.

55. (a) 57. (b)
Explanation: Explanation:
The Ministry of Mines of India defines critical Euclid is a space telescope launched by European
Space Agency (ESA) in July 2023, to study dark matter
minerals as those minerals that are essential for
and dark energy. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
economic development and national security. Hence,
Will work in the infrared and visible spectrum of light.
statement (1) is correct. India’s XpoSAT is based on X-ray spectrum. Hence,
Based on their individual needs and strategic statement (2) is NOT correct.
considerations, different countries create their own lists Euclid aims to create a highly accurate 3D map of
of critical minerals — the US has a list of 50 minerals, the universe by observing billions of galaxies up to 10
the EU has 34, the UK has 18 minerals, Japan has a set billion light-years away. It will reveal how dark energy
of 31 minerals and Australia has identified 26 minerals. has influenced the stretching and separation of matter
Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct. over cosmic time. Hence, statement (3) is correct.
Import dependency is not the sole criterion for the 58. (a)
classification of any mineral as critical, and neither
India is totally import dependent for all the elements Explanation:
Hearing a petition filed by Public Interest Foundation,
listed in the Critical mineral list. Hence, statement (2)
the Supreme Court on September 25, 2018, made it
is NOT correct.
mandatory for political parties to publish the details
56. (c) of criminal cases pending against their candidates,
including on their websites, in a format prescribed by
Explanation: the Election Commission of India. While candidates did
The Anand Marriage Act of 1909 was passed by the declare the cases pending against them in their election
British Imperial (that is, Governor General) Legislative affidavits to the ECI before the ruling, the Supreme
Council to establish the legal “validity of the marriage Court order made it mandatory for the information to
ceremony common among the Sikhs called Anand be widely publicised. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
In 2020, the Supreme Court in a further ruling stated
Karaj.”
that just not the furnishing of details, parties also need
Although, this act granted legal recognition for the
to give reasons for selecting a candidate, who have a
ceremony, but it didn’t contain any provisions to register criminal record. As per the ruling, he information would
marriage. That is why, the followers of the Sikh have to be published in one local vernacular newspaper,
community had to register marriages under the Hindu one national newspaper and on the official social media
Marriage Act which dealt with Hindus, Jains, Buddhists platforms of the political party within 48 hours of the
and Sikhs. selection or not less than two weeks before the first date
Amended in 2012, The Anand Marriage Act provided of nominations, whichever is earlier. It is to be noted
for registration of marriages under the act itself, here that, the regulations are from the Supreme Court,
according to the amended bill, couples whose not under the RPA act. Hence, statement (2) is NOT
correct.
marriages have been registered under this Act will
Article 102 of the Constitution deals with grounds for
not be required to get their marriage registered
disqualification of a parliamentarian. Sub-clause (e) of
under the Registration of Births, Marriages and Article 102(1) says an MP will lose his membership of
Deaths Act, 1969 or any other law for the time being the House “if he is so disqualified by or under any law
in force. made by Parliament”. The law in this case is the RP Act.

Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, As per the regulations, it is mandated to pack 100%
1951 states that “a person convicted of any offence and of foodgrains and 20% of Sugar into Jute bags.
sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years Hence, statement (4) is NOT correct.
shall be disqualified from the date of such conviction
and shall continue to be disqualified for a further period 60. (d)
of six years since his/her release.” Therefore, it is the Explanation:
RPA which is dealing with disqualification of the There are 9 Member States of the Shanghai
convicted candidates, not the constitution per se. Hence, Cooperation Organisation (SCO):
statement (3) is NOT correct.
1. China
In case of conviction, the disqualification is
immediate, and the conviction itself becomes a 2. India
notification for disqualification, further not requiring 3. Kazakhstan
any further notification from any other authority 4. Kyrgyzstan
including the presiding officer of the assembly. Section 5. Russia
8(4) of the RPA added in 2013, did provide for a leeway 6. Pakistan
period between conviction and disqualification to
7. Tajikistan
provide for time to appeal in a higher court, but the same
was struck down by the apex court in Lily Thomas 8. Uzbekistan
case. Hence, statement (4) is NOT correct. 9. Iran
Turkmenistan follows what it terms as a ‘Neutrality-
59. (b) based Foreign Policy’. Aspiring to be the Switzerland
Explanation: of Central Asia, it has attempted to stay out of regional
The Central Government announces Fair and political and economic organisations. In 1995, the
Remunerative Prices which are determined on the United Nations General Assembly even adopted a
recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural resolution, A/50/80, recognising and supporting the
Costs and Prices (CACP) and announced by the neutrality of Turkmenistan. Hence, option (d) is
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). correct.
The FRP is based on the Rangarajan Committee report This is the reason why Turkmenistan is not a member
on reorganizing the sugarcane industry. to the SCO.
The pricing of sugarcane is governed by the statutory
provisions of the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966 61. (a)
issued under the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), Explanation:
1955. Hence, statement (1) is correct. The Government of India enacted ‘The Protection of
Cane reservation area and bonding: Every designated
Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights (PPVFR) Act,
mill is obligated to purchase from cane farmers within
2001’. The legislation recognizes the contributions of
the cane reservation area, and conversely, farmers are
both commercial plant breeders and farmers in plant
bound to sell to the mill. This ensures a minimum
breeding activity and provides to implement TRIPS
supply of cane to a mill, while committing the mill to
agreement of WTO in a way that supports the specific
procure at a minimum price. Hence, statement (2) is
correct. socio-economic interests of all the stakeholders
Levy sugar obligation: Every sugar mill mandatorily including private, public sectors, and research institutions
surrenders 10% of its production to the central as well as resource constrained farmers.
government at a price lower than the market price One thing to be noted here is that this act recognizes
– this is known as levy sugar. This enables the central farmer as a Breeder, Cultivator and Conserver.
government to get access to low-cost sugar stocks for No Plant Variety can be Patented in India, neither
distribution through PDS. This regulation has been under the Indian Patent Act, 1970 or under the PPFVR,
done away with, on the recommendation of C. but can be granted Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Rangarajan committee. Hence, statement (3) is NOT under the latter. Hence, statement (1) is NOT
correct. correct.

IPR is just an acknowledgement of a novel product or While the director of ED is appointed by a commission
process it doesn’t grant doesn’t any exclusivity to market with Central Vigilance commissioner as chairperson
or manufacture the product. with two Vigilance commissioners along with secretaries
The Act facilitates protection of not only new, but of M/o Home Affairs, D/o Personnel and training,
even extant (existing) varieties. That includes those and the D/o Revenue as members. Hence, statement
notified under the Seeds Act (1966), farmers’ varieties (3) is NOT correct.
and varieties of common knowledge. Hence, statement CBI is under the Department of Personnel and
(2) is NOT correct. Training while ED is under the Ministry of Finance.
It entitles farmers to save, use, sow, re-sow, exchange, Hence, statement (4) is NOT correct.
share or sell their produce (including seed) from a
protected variety. This is as long as they do not resort 63. (d)
to branding or packaging of the variety for commercial Explanation:
purposes. Hence, statement (3) is correct. During oil extraction and related processes some
Any plant breeder or researcher can use a registered amount of natural gas is generated, which is usually
variety for conducting experiment and research, or as called flare gas, because as a measure of safety it is
an initial source of genetic material (parent) for the underwent a process called flaring that is burnt to prevent
purpose of developing another variety. This is so long any widespread leakage. India is in talks with Iraq,
as the protected variety isn’t used as parent repeatedly instead of burning the gas needs to be captured and
to produce commercial seed, which requires the prior liquified for transportation to India. Hence, option (d)
authorisation of the original breeder/farmer. Hence, is correct.
64. (b)
62. (d)
Explanation:
Explanation: Government announces minimum support prices
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a non- (MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and
statutory executive body under the Department of remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane. The
Personnel and Training, Government of India. It derives mandated crops are 14 crops of the kharif season, 6 rabi
its mandate from the Delhi Police Special Establishment crops and two other commercial crops. In addition, the
act (DPSE, Act) MSPs of toria and de-husked coconut are fixed on the
The said act doesn’t have any provisions for the
basis of the MSPs of rapeseed/mustard and copra,
tenure of Director or any other officer of the CBI, rather respectively. The list of crops are as follows.
it is the Central Vigilance Act which provides for the Â Cereals (7)- paddy, wheat, barley, jowar, bajra, maize
security if tenure for two-years in office to the Director,
and ragi
CBI. Hence, statement (1) is NOT correct.
Â Pulses (5)- gram, arhar/tur, moong, urad and lentil
As per recent amendments to The Delhi Special Police
Establishment (DSPE) Act,1946 and the Central Â Oilseeds (8)- groundnut, rapeseed/mustard, toria,
Vigilance Commission (CVC) Act, 2003, the central soyabean, sunflower seed, sesamum, safflower seed
government can extend the tenure of the chiefs of CBI and nigerseed
and Enforcement Directorate (ED) by one year at a time Â Raw cotton
after they have completed their two-year terms up to a Â Raw jute
cumulative tenure of five years, and the same is upheld Â Copra
by the Apex court in one of its hearings. Hence,
Â De-husked coconut
The Director of CBI is selected based on the Â Sugarcane (Fair and remunerative price)
recommendations of a committee comprising of Prime Â Virginia flu cured (VFC) tobacco. Hence, statement
Minister as the Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition (1) is correct
in Lok Sabha (or the leader of single largest party in Karnataka followed by Maharashtra are the largest
opposition) and the Chief Justice of India or a judge of producers for Arhar in India. Hence, statement (2) is
the supreme court nominated by it. NOT correct.

The arhar’s import dependency ratio was about 10 per 1928-The Nehru report on constitutional reforms was
cent in 2020 and it increased to 20 per cent in 2022. It opposed by Muslim hardliners and sikh league. Hence,
is predicted to go further up to 21 per cent in the ongoing statement (2) is NOT correct.
financial year. Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct.
Mozambique and Malawi are the two important import
67. (c)
sources for tur in India. Explanation:
The Nehru report confined itself to British India as it
65. (b)
envisages future link up of British India with princely
Explanation: states on a federal basis. For dominion it recommended-
Neeldarpan: a play written by Dinbadhu Mitra on the Â Dominion status on lines of self-governing
plight of Indigo farmers of Bengal region, it was dominions as form of government desired by
translated in English as ‘The Indigo Mirror’ by Michael Indians.
Madhushudhan Datta. Â Rejection of separate electorate which had been
Anandmath: A novel written by former civil servant basis of constitutional reforms so far.
Bankim Chandra Chaterjee, it discussed the Sanyasi
Â Instead, a demand of joint electorate with reservation
rebellion of the late eighteenth century, India’s national
of Muslims at center and province where they are
song Vande Matram is taken from this novel.
in minority.
The Hindu Patriot: launched in 1853 under the
Â Linguistic provinces.
editorship of Chandra Ghosh Girish, and by 1855
Harish Chandra Mukherjee had assumed the Â Nineteen fundamental rights including equal rights
editorship of the journal, its support to the farmers for women, right to form union and universal adult
participating the Indigo Rebellion is well documented. suffrage.
Indian Mirror: Started by Debendranath Tagore, and Â Responsible government at centre and in
edited by Keshtub Chandra Sen, being a fortnightly provinces.
publication initially, it became the first English daily Â Provincial council to have 5-year tenure headed by
newspaper in India. governor acting on advice of provincial executive
A nation in making: an autobiographical work by council.
Surendrabath Banerjee. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Â Full protection to cultural and religious interest
66. (a) of Muslims.

Â Complete dissociation of state from religion. Hence,
Explanation:
option (c) is correct.
1906-Agha Khan led Muslim delegation called Shimla
delegation to Viceroy Lord Minto to demand separate
68. (c)
electorate for muslims at all levels.
1907-The All -India Muslim League was founded by Explanation:
Agha khan, Nawab-Mohsin-ul-mulk and Nawab-Waqar- The death of Lala Lajpat Rai led the Hindustan
ul-mulk to preach loyalty to British government. Socialist Republic Association (HSRA) again take the
1909-Separate electorates were awarded under Morley path of assassination of the British.
Minto reforms. To avenge the killing of Lal Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh,
1909-Punjab Hindu Sabha was founded by UN Raj guru, Jai Gopal and Sukh Dev conspired to kill
Mukherjee and Lal Chand. Hence, statement (1) is the police chief, Scott.
correct. But they shot on the DSP – J. P. Saunders, who was
1915-First session of All India Hindu mahasabha was killed on the spot.
held under aegis of maharaja of Qasim Bazar. Bhagat Singh immediately fled from Lahore.
1912-1924-During this period Muslim league was Later he was trailed in this Lahore Conspiracy Case
dominated by younger muslim nationalists such as when he was captured after throwing a bomb in Delhi
mohammad Ali, Maulana azad and Jinnah. Assembly. Hence, option (c) is correct.

69. (c) Its scene of action was East Bengal, and it aimed at
the eradication of social innovations or un-Islamic
Explanation: practices current among the Muslims of the region and
Before starting the civil disobedience movement, draw their attention to their duties as Muslims.
Gandhiji presented 11 demands and gave an ultimatum
of January 31,1930 to accept or reject these demands. 71. (d)
The demands were as follows: Explanation:
Issue of General interest: The Dual Government of Bengal was a double system
1. Reduce expenditure on army and civil service by of administration, which was introduced by Robert
50%. Clive. Hence, statement (1) is NOT correct.
2. Introduce total prohibition The British East India Company obtained the actual
3. Carry out reforms in Criminal Investigation power; where as the responsibility and charge of
Department. administration was entrusted to the Nawab of Bengal.
Under this dual system of governance, the British
4. Change arms act allowing popular control on issue
administration acquired both the functions of the Diwani
of firearm licenses.
or revenue and Nizamat or civil administration of
5. Release political prisoners Bengal from 2 distinct sources, Diwani from the Mughal
6. Accept Postal Reservation Bill emperor and Nizamat from the Nawab of Bengal.
Specific Bourgeois demands: Hence, statement (2) is NOT correct.
1. Reduce rupee sterling exchange ratio to 1:4. The British East India Company was authorized to
2. Introduce textile protection accumulate revenues of the Bengal province as the
3. Reserve coastal shipping for Indians. Diwan. Moreover, with the right to appoint the Deputy
Specific peasant demands: Subahdar, the British obtained the designation to control
1. Reduce land revenue by 50%. the police and judicial powers or the Nizamat.
2. Abolish salt tax and government salt monopoly. The Nawab granted practically the Nizamat to the
Hence, option (c) is correct. Company in 1765.
The dual system of Government of Bengal, established
70. (a) by Robert Clive, was abolished by Warren Hastings
as it was not intended to last for ever. Hence, statement
Explanation: (3) is NOT correct.
Titu Mir movement:
Mir Nithar Ali, popularly known as Titu Mir, was a 72. (b)
disciple of Sayyid Ahmed Barelvi, the founder of the Explanation:
Wahabi Movement. Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856)
Titu Mir adopted Wahabism and advocated the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-49)
Sharia. Hence, statement (1) is correct. The annexation of Lower Burma (1852)
He organized the Muslim peasants of Bengal against Introduction of the Doctrine of Lapse
the landlords, who were mostly Hindu, and the British Wood’s Despatch 1854
indigo planters. Laying down of first railway line connecting Bombay
The movement was not as militant as the British
and Thane in 1853
The first telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra was
records made it out to be, only in the last year of Titu’s
opened in 1854.
life was there a confrontation between him and the
Establishment of PWD
British police. Lord Hardinge I (1844-1848)
Faraizi Movement: First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-46) and the Treaty of
The movement, also called the Faraizi Movement Lahore (1846).
because of its emphasis on the Islamic pillars of faith, Social reforms like the abolition of female infanticide.
was founded by Haji Shariatullah in 1818. Hence, Policy of ring fence was proposed by Warren Hastings.
statement (2) is NOT correct. Hence, option (b) is correct

73. (b) The Wood’s Dispatch emphasized the importance of
teaching English while also emphasizing the
Explanation: importance of teaching vernacular languages.
Lytton and the Policy of Proud Reserve: It was aimed The Despatch suggested that the government encourage
at having scientific frontiers and safeguarding ‘spheres women’s education at all times and did not favor the
of influence’ and the relations with Afghanistan could implementation of downward filtration. Hence,
no longer be left ambiguous. Hence, statement (1) is option (a) is correct.
NOT correct, and statement (3) is correct.
It led to Second Anglo-Afghan War (1870–80) as 75. (d)
Lytton invaded Afghanistan. Explanation:
Treaty of Gandamak (May 1879), The treaty provided Bio-stimulants are substances, microorganisms, or
that: combinations thereof that enhance the physiological
Â The Amir conducted his foreign policy with the
processes in plants, leading to improved nutrient uptake,
advice of the Government of India. Hence, growth, yield, nutrition efficiency, crop quality, and
statement (2) is correct. stress tolerance.
Â A permanent British resident be stationed at Kabul; They serve to stimulate plant processes without
a directly providing nutrients. Bio-stimulants are
Â Ripon abandoned this plan and decided on a policy different from pesticides or plant growth regulators
of keeping Afghanistan as a buffer state. which fall under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
Some examples of bio-stimulants include plant
74. (a) hormones, vitamins, enzymes, humic acid, sugars,
Explanation: sea kelp, fish emulsion, protein hydrolysates, seaweed
In 1854, Sir Charles Wood dispatched a message to and plant extracts, chitosan and other biopolymers,
Lord Dalhousie, the then-Governor-General of India inorganic compounds and beneficial microbes. Hence,
dictating provisions needed to be taken for spread of option (d) is correct.
education in India. The key difference between bio-stimulants and
Woods proposed that primary schools use vernacular fertilizers is the use and the mechanism of action, and
languages, high schools use Anglo-vernacular the fact that living microbes are involved in the bio-
languages, and college students use English as their stimulants.
medium of instruction. While bio-stimulants help to improve plant growth and
For the first time, Wood’s Despatch recommended the health, fertilizers are primarily used to replenish the soil
establishment of a Department of Public Instruction in with essential nutrients that plants need to grow.
each of Bengal’s five provinces: Bombay, Madras,
76. (b)
Punjab, and the North-Western provinces.
The expansion of mass education was another major Explanation:
recommendation of Despatch. In a bid to harness the unique cultural heritage of
It made explicit provisions to make education in rural India, the government has identified and
India secular, as against the earlier system of documented distinctive features of more than one lakh
teaching. villages across the country. The entire exercise has been
Because it was discovered that the common people carried out under the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar‘ (My
lacked educational opportunities, much emphasis was Village My Heritage) programme of the National
placed on increasing the number of primary, middle, Mission for Cultural Mapping (NMCM).
and high schools. Cultural Mapping: The process involves identification
The establishment of universities in the three Presidency and mapping the cultural assets and art repositories of
towns of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras was the nation i.e., art expressions, crafts and skills, wisdom
recommended by the Dispatch. The universities were tradition and other cultural practices whether oral, aural,
to be modeled after the University of London. visual or kinetic.

Categories of Villages: Villages have been categorized It is functioning as an attached office of the Department
into seven to eight categories based on ecological, of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
developmental, and historical significance, as well Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of
as cultural aspects such as famous textiles or products India. Hence, statement (1) is NOT correct.
or connected to some historical or mythological events The work of the Commission is divided among 3 wings
such as the Independence struggle or epics like the namely – Designs and Research (D & R) Wing, River
Mahabharata. Management (RM) Wing and Water Planning and
Â Ecological Category: Bishnoi village in Rajasthan
Projects (WP&P) Wing.
is a case study for living in harmony with nature. The Central Water Commission of India has the
Raini village, which is famous for the Chipko
responsibility of initiation and coordination of
movement. Hence, pair (1) is matched correctly.
schemes introduced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Â Developmental Importance: Modhera in Gujarat
They include schemes that are founded to conserve as
is the first solar-powered village in India. Hence,
well as control the water resource usage in the country
pair (3) is matched correctly.
and the States. CWC is headed by a Chairman, with
Â Historical Villages: Kandel in Madhya Pradesh,
the status of Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government
the site of the famous “Jal Satyagraha”. Hanol in
of India. Hence, statement (2) is NOT correct.
Uttarakhand and Vidurashwathar of Karnataka,
which are linked to the Mahabharata. Suketi in 79. (d)
Himachal Pradesh, Asia’s oldest fossil park.
Pandrethan in Kashmir, the village of Shaivite Explanation:
mystic Lal Ded. Hence, pair (2) and pair (4) are When Hastings assumed power he was determined to
NOT matched correctly. change the judicial system to exert sovereignty of the
company on Indians.
77. (b) Initially, he established Diwani adalats for Civil cases
Explanation: and Faujdari adalats for criminal cases at district
After the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) level. Hence, statement (1) is NOT correct.
granted “accelerated” approval for a drug to treat The Diwani Adalats were to be presided over by Qazis
Alzheimer’s disease, developed by Biogen and Eisai and Brahmanas delegating Muslim and Hindu laws
and called lecanemab, another pharmaceutical respectively, while the Faujadari Adalat were based on
company, Eli Lilly, has released its own candidate Sharia and were headed and presided by the District
Alzheimer’s treatment, donanemab. Collectors. Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct
Donanemab is currently not approved for use in either The appeals from Diwani adalats lied with a Sadar
the US or Europe. Hence, option (b) is correct. Diwani Adalat at Callcutta presided by the President (to
Donanemab belongs to a class of antibody-based
be appointed by the governor general) and two council
therapies that target amyloid-beta (Aβ) proteins. These
members assisted by religious preachers.
proteins can form amyloid plaques in the brain, leading
Later, in Cornwallis period the circuit court of appeals
to cognitive decline.
Donanemab aims to remove these plaques and slow were established at Patna, Decca, Murshidabad and
the progression of the disease. Calcutta, to hear appeals from Faujdari Adalats (criminal
Lecanemab belongs to a class of drugs called monoclonal courts). Hence, statement (2) is NOT correct.
antibodies. These antibody-mediated drugs also target
80. (d)
beta amyloid and disrupt cell function.
Explanation:
78. (c)
Shimla Conference, chaired and convened by Viceroy
Explanation: Wavell to discuss the transfer of power to Indians and
The Central Water Commission (CWC) is a technical break the deadlock between the Congress and the
organization in India that manages water resources. It Muslim League over the same issue, which have ensued
was established in 1945 and is part of the Ministry of since the last decade and have been a major reason for
Jal Shakti, Government of India. the failure of Cripp’s mission.

At the conference, Jinnah demanded for an exclusive 82. (b)
right to nominate all the Muslim members of the
cabinet. Congress refused to accept it, for that would Explanation:
In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at
amount to an admission that Congress was a party only
Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to
of the caste Hindus. take charge of the non-violent mass movement. The
Ironically, at that time, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad resolution is generally referred to as the ‘Quit India’
was the Congress’s president and leading its delegation resolution.
to the conference. Hence, option (d) is correct. Proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru and seconded by Sardar
Patel, it was to be approved by the All India Congress
81. (a) Committee meeting in Bombay in August. The Quit
Explanation: India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting
at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942.
Gandhi, the principal architect of the Indian freedom
Gandhi was named the leader of the struggle. Gandhi’s
struggle, and B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of General Instructions to Different Sections Gandhi’s
the Constitution of independent India, shared many special instructions were spelt out at the Gowalia Tank
ideas, though in many ways they held different beliefs meeting but not actually issued. They were directed at
The two leaders differed over the nature and scope of various sections of society.
democracy as a method of government. Ambedkar Government servants: Do not resign but declare your
advocated parliamentary system of government for allegiance to the Congress.
independent India, but Gandhi had very little respect Soldiers: Do not leave the army but do not fire on
compatriots. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
for the parliamentary system of governance. Hence,
Students: If confident, leave studies.
statement (1) is NOT correct. Peasants: If zamindars are anti-government, pay
Gandhi believed that democracy tends to get converted mutually agreed rent, and if zamindars are pro-
into mass democracy with a propensity for domination government, do not pay rent. Hence, statement (3) is
by leaders. Ambedkar was inclined towards mass correct.
democracy as it could act as a pressure on the Princes: Support the masses and accept sovereignty of
government with the advancement of the oppressed your people.
people. Princely states’ people: Support the ruler only if he
Ambedkar’s politics tended to highlight the aspect
is anti-government and declare yourselves to be a part
of the Indian nation. Hence, statement (2) is NOT
of Indian disunity, whereas the Gandhian politics
correct.
tried to show the aspect of Indian unity. Hence,
statement (2) is correct. 83. (b)
In ‘Hind Swaraj’, Gandhi tries to prove that India has Explanation:
always been a nation prior to the beginning of the The participation in Quit India Movement was on many
imperial rule and it was the British rule who broke this levels.
cultural unity. Ambedkar, on the other hand, believed Â Youth, especially the students of schools and
in the notion that Indian unity was the by-product of the colleges, remained in the forefront.
legal system introduced by the imperial state. Â Women, especially school and college girls, actively
When Gandhi named the depressed classes and the participated, and included Aruna Asaf Ali, Sucheta
untouchables as ‘Harijan’, Ambedkar denounced it Kripalani, and Usha Mehta.
as a clever scheme. Thus, when the Depressed Classes Â Workers went on strikes and faced repression.
League was renamed as Harijan Sevak Sangh (by Â Peasants of all strata were at the heart of the
Gandhi), Ambedkar left the organisation by claiming movement. Even some zamindars participated.
These peasants concentrated their offensive on
that for Gandhi removal of untouchability was only a
symbols of authority, and there was complete
platform, not a sincere programme. Hence, statement
absence of anti-zamindar violence. Hence,
(3) is NOT correct. statement (1) is correct.

Â Government officials, especially those belonging to TKDL is a prior art database of Indian traditional
lower levels in police and administration, participated knowledge established in 2001, jointly by the Council
resulting in erosion of government loyalty. of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and
Â The Communists did not join the movement; in the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and
wake of Russia (where the communists were in Homeopathy (ISM&H, now Ministry of AYUSH).
power) being attacked by Nazi Germany, the Hence, statement (1) is correct.
communists began to support the British war against TKDL is proving to be an effective deterrent against
Germany and the ‘Imperialist War’ became the bio-piracy and has been recognized internationally as a
‘People’s War’. Hence, statement (2) is correct. unique effort. TKDL has set a benchmark in TK
Â The Muslim League opposed the movement, fearing protection around the world, particularly in TK-rich
that if the British left India at that time, the minorities countries, by demonstrating the advantages of proactive
would be oppressed by the Hindus. action and the power of strong deterrence. Hence,
Â Muslims helped by giving shelter to underground statement (2) is correct.
activists. There were no communal clashes during
86. (c)
the movement. Hence, statement (4) is NOT
correct. Explanation:
Â The Hindu Mahasabha boycotted the movement. Adverse possession refers to the acquisition of property
Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct. through hostile, continuous, uninterrupted, and peaceful
possession. The concept aims to prevent long-standing
84. (b) doubts over land ownership and to benefit society by
Explanation: allowing someone to make use of idle land left by the
The Global Gender Gap Report, published annually owner.
by the World Economic Forum (WEF) since 2006, According to the Limitation Act, 1963, a person can
measures gender parity across four key dimensions: become the owner of private land after 12 years of
Â Economic participation and opportunity possession or government land after 30 years of
Â Education attainment possession. This is laid out in Articles 64, 65, 111, and
112 of the Act. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
Â Health and survival
To claim ownership, the squatter must prove that they
Â Political empowerment. Hence, option (b) is
have occupied the property continuously for the entire
correct.
period. They must also prove that they are the only
The report evaluates the performance of countries based
occupant of the property. The squatter must also make
on these four dimensions. It measures gender
their intentions known to the owner, with some hostility.
disparities in 146 countries and tracks their progress
For example, starting reconstruction work would be an
over time.
attempt to claim ownership.
According to the 2023 Global Gender Gap Report, at
The 1963 Act shifted the burden of proof of adverse
the current rate of progress, it would take 131 years to
possession to the claimant, thereby strengthening the
achieve full gender parity.
position of the true owner. Hence, statement (2) is
85. (c) correct.
Explanation: 87. (b)
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) is a
pioneering initiative of India to protect Indian traditional Explanation:
medicinal knowledge and prevent its misappropriation The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
at International Patent Offices. The TKDL database established in 1993, is an independent statutory body
stores data from the perspectives of “3P – Preservation, as per the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights
Protection, and Promotion” Act of 1993 which was amended in 2006.

The President of India appoints the Chairperson and United Kingdom 6.8
Members of the National Human Rights Commission
Singapore 5.7
(NHRC) based on recommendations from a six-member
Saudi Arabia 5.1
committee. The committee includes:
Â The Prime Minister (Chairperson) Kuwait 2.4
Â The Home Minister Oman 1.6
Â The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Qatar 1.5
Â The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Hong Kong 1.1
Â The Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Hence, option (b) Australia 0.7
is correct. Malaysia 0.7
Â The Deputy Chairman. Canada 0.6
Germany 0.6
88. (b)
Italy 0.1
Explanation: Philippines 0.0
The Paris Principles are international standards for
Nepal 0.0

national human rights institutions (NHRIs) to protect
and promote fundamental rights. The principles set out Others 31.6
six criteria for NHRIs to meet: Hence, option (d) is correct.

Pluralism: The Paris Principles advise a pluralistic
90. (d)
composition of the Commission.
Adequate resources: NHRIs should have the funding, Explanation:
staffing, infrastructure, and institutional capacity to Use of Artificial intelligence in compilation of data from
perform their functions. across the internet had raised concerns for the
Broad mandate: The Paris Principles require an NHRI
intellectually protected (IP) data, on one side of the
debate there are concerns for violation of IP rights and
to have as broad a mandate as possible. This protects
other being equitable access to information.
the institution from political interference and gives it
The Hiroshima AI Process for global AI governance
public legitimacy. conducted in 2023, proposed a ‘Fair use doctrine’ for
Independence from government: Independence is the the same. According to this doctrine certain activities
single most important component of the Paris Principles. such as teaching, research, and criticism should be made
Accountability: The Paris Agreement embeds available to be processed by AI without seeking
accountability through articles on transparency and permission from the copyright owner.
compliance. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Autonomy from Government: The Paris Principles
91. (b)
require that NHRIs have independence guaranteed by
a statute or constitution. Hence, option (b) is correct. Explanation:
Amachang Wildlife Sanctuary is recently in news for
89. (d) Indian Army’s Proactive measures to mitigate human-
Explanation: wildlife conflict.
The military areas in the region being frequently visited
Following is the list inward remittances of India by various
by the Elephants from the sanctuary, have led to
countries:
disruption in operations as well as accommodation of
Country-wise Share in Inward Remittances personnel. To avoid and minimize any potential man-
Source Country Share in Total Remittances animal conflict the army had created several ponds and
(Per cent) planted fruit trees and grasses for wild elephants in the
United States 23.4 military areas. Also. the army personnel of the military
station have made clear paths for the free movement of
United Arab Emirates 18.0 elephants.

Amachang Wildlife Sanctuary: statutory body which was established by ‘National

On the left bank of Brahmaputra region in Assam Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act 1993’ on 12th
extends to the Khasi hill region, which Assam shares August 1994. Originally, it was constituted for three
with the state of Meghalaya. years, i.e. from 1994 to 1997; however, it continued as
Tree yellow butterflies (Gancana harina) are found at a statutory body till 2004. The act lapsed in 2004,
the Amchang wildlife sanctuary which is indigenous to following which the commission is continuing as a
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Northeast India. non-statutory body. Hence, statement (1) is NOT
Western Hollock Gibbon (IUCN – vulnerable), is also correct.
found in the region. It monitors the functioning of ‘The Prohibition of
Hence, option (b) is correct. Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their

92. (b) Rehabilitation Act, 2013.’
Under the Manual Scavengers Act 2013; it also enquires
Explanation: into complaints received for the contravention of any
IPC Section 309 says: “Whoever attempts to commit provision related to the act and brings it to the concerned
suicide and does any act towards the commission of authority.
such offence, shall be punished with simple imprisonment It takes suo-moto notice of all such matters that are in
for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, relation to the non-implementation of the provisions of
or with both.”
Manual Scavengers Act 2013. Hence, statement (2) is
The law, brought by the British in the 19th century,
correct.
reflected the thinking of the time when killing or
attempting to kill oneself was considered a crime against 94. (d)
the state as well as against religion.
However, Section 115(1) of The Mental Health care act Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
of 2017 says: “Notwithstanding anything contained in (PMKSY) has the following programme components:
section 309 of the Indian Penal Code any person who A. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)
attempts to commit suicide shall be presumed, unless To focus on faster completion of ongoing Major and
proved otherwise, to have severe stress and shall not Medium Irrigation including National Projects.
be tried and punished under the said Code.” B. Har Khet ko Pani
That is section 309 of IPC was not deleted or made Creation of new water sources through Minor Irrigation
redundant but was rather eclipsed by the Mental (both surface and ground water)
healthcare act of 2017. The law made it clear that Section Repair, restoration and renovation of water bodies;
309 IPC could be used to punish attempted suicide only strengthening carrying capacity of traditional water
as an exception. sources, construction rain water harvesting structures
Section 115(2) of The MHCA states that it shall be the (Jal Sanchay);
duty of the “appropriate government” to “provide C. PMKSY (Per Drop More Crop)
care, treatment, and rehabilitation to a person, having Promoting efficient water conveyance and precision
severe stress and who attempted to commit suicide, to water application devices like drips, sprinklers, pivots,
reduce the risk of recurrence of attempt to commit rain - guns in the farm (Jal Sinchan);
suicide.” D. Watershed Development
Hence, both statement-I and statement-II are correct, Effective management of runoff water and improved

and statement-II is NOT the correct explanation for soil & moisture conservation activities such as ridge
statement-I. area treatment, drainage line 5 treatment, rain water
harvesting, in - situ moisture conservation and other
93. (b) allied activities on watershed basis.
Converging with MGNREGS for creation of water
Explanation:
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis is source to full potential in identified backward rainfed
currently a non-statutory body of the Ministry of blocks including renovation of traditional water bodies.
Social Justice and Empowerment. Earlier it was a Hence, option (d) is correct.


95. (d) Siraj-ud-Daulah (1733 - 1757) was the last
independent Nawab of Bengal, reigning from 1756 to
Explanation: 1757. The end of his reign marked the beginning of
The Izarah system, was introduced by the Mughal the British East India Company’s rule in Bengal and
emperor Jahandar Shah (1712–1713). The system later almost all over India. Hence, statement (3) is NOT
was introduced in Bengal to increase the state’s revenue, correct.
with support from the noble Zulfiqar Khan. Hence,
statement (1) is NOT correct. 98. (d)
The Ijarah also known as the revenue farming system,
Explanation:
involved giving a formed assignment in return for a
Congress resolutions at Karachi session :
lump-sum amount to the highest bidder. Hence,
While disapproving and dissociating itself from political
It was a well-known practice in the land revenue
violence ,congress admired the bravery and sacrifice of three
administration under the Sultans of Delhi. The system martyrs :
The delhi pact was endorsed
was the opposite of the fixed land revenue designed
by Todar Mal. The goal of purna swaraj was reiterated
In the Izaradari system, the government contracted Two resolutions were adopted -
with revenue farmers and middlemen to pay the Resolution on fundamental rights
government a fixed amount of money. These “revenue Free speech and free press
farmers” were known as Ijaradars. Right to form associations
Right to assemble
96. (d) Universal adult franchise
Equal legal rights irrespective of caste ,creed and sex
Explanation:
Neutrality of state in religious matters
The revolt of the Moamarias in 1769 was a potent
Free and compulsory primary education
challenge to the authority of Ahom kings of Assam. The
Moamarias were low-caste peasants who followed Protection of culture, language, script of minorities and
the teachings of Aniruddhadeva (1553-1624), and their linguistic groups.
rise was similar to that of other low-caste groups in Resolution on national economic programme :
north India. Substantial reduction in rent and revenue.
Their revolts weakened the Ahoms and opened the doors Exemption of rent for uneconomic holdings.
for others to attack the region, for instance, in 1792, the Control of usury
King of Darrang (Krishnanarayan), assisted by his band Right to workers and peasants to form unions.
of burkandazes (were armed soldiers associated with Hence, option (d) is correct.

Bengal’s Zamindars) revolted.
99. (b)
Hence, option (d) is correct.

Explanation:
97. (b) Bombay Millhand’s Association: Established in 1890
Explanation: by N.M Lokhande, first labour union in India
Mir Qamar, better known as Asaf Jah or the first Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association: February
Nizam of Hyderabad, was given the title of Nizam- 1920, by Mahatma Gandhi and Anusya Sarabhai, for
ul-Mulk when he was made the Viceroy of Deccan in supporting the cause of Ahmedabad textile mill workers.
1712. Later he established the kingdom of Hyderabad All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC): October
in 1724. Hence, statement (1) is correct. 1920, Established as a faction of congress led by Lala
Saadat Ali Khan, also known as Burhan-ul-Mulk, Lajpat Rai, Dewan Chaman Lal, VV Giri.
was the first Nawab of Awadh. He was appointed as India Trade Union Federation (ITUF): 1929,
the Subadar Nawab in 1722 and ruled until 1739. In breakaway faction of AITUC, led by VV Giri.
1722, he declared the Awadh Autonomous Kingdom Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS): 1949, merger of ITUF
independent from the Mughals. Hence, statement with Indian Federation of Labour (IFL) of MN Roy.
(2) is correct. Hence, option (b) is correct.


100. (a)
Explanation:
The early leadership of Congress, commonly known as moderates, advocates for constitutional means to gain
accommodation with the British Government. They never advocated for a clinical separation from British rule, rather
they pursued the British Parliament for changes in the British India Government led by Viceroy and its executive council.
Hence, statement (1) is correct.
They demanded democratic rights only for the educated members of the Indian society who would substitute for the
masses. Hence, statement (2) is NOT correct.
The early congress leadership, stayed away from the question of labour rights, as they considered Indian Capitalism as
a panacea for solving India’s problems, moreover, the early leadership mostly comprised of Zamindars and Industrialists.
Hence, statement (3) is NOT correct.

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