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Test 11 – Economy and History

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 All India Civil Services Coaching Centre
(Under the aegis of Government of Tamil Nadu)
Test 11 – Economy and History
Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

1. With respect to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), the income levels

which of the following statements is not 3. Up until 1993-94, the poverty line was
correct? based on Uniform Resource Period (URP)
(a) Regional Rural Banks were set up on the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
basis of the recommendations of the (a) 1 and 2 only
Narasimham Working Group (1975). (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) The equity of a regional rural bank is held (c) 1 and 3 only
by the Central Government, concerned (d) 1, 2 and 3
State Government and the Sponsor Bank in
the proportion of 50:35:15. 4. Consider the following :
(c) The RRB’s have also been brought under 1. Inability to shift growth strategies
the ambit of priority sector lending on 2. Skewed income distribution .
par with the commercial banks. 3. Recurring boom-bust cycles .
(d) The main objectives of RRB’s are to Which of the above is/are reason/reasons
provide credit and other facilities‚ behind the countries falling in Middle Income
especially to the small and marginal Trap?
farmers‚ agricultural labourers artisans and (a) 1 and 3 only
small entrepreneurs in rural areas. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
2. Which of the given statements is/are correct (d) 1, 2 and 3
regarding inflation?
1. In the case of Cost Push Inflation the 5. Which of the following factors can lead to
overall output in the economy does not fall Demand-pull inflation?
2. Deflation is when the overall price level in 1. Strong consumer demand
the economy falls for a period of time. 2. Increase in money supply
3. The core inflation measures exclude the 3. When prices go up
prices of highly volatile food and fuel 4. Technological innovation
components Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
below: (a) 2 and 3 only
(a) 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Which of the following statements is/are
3. Consider the following statements regarding correct regarding Progressive taxation?
Poverty estimation in India: 1. A progressive tax imposes a higher
1. Poverty estimation in India is now carried percentage rate on taxpayers who have
out by NITI Aayog’s task force higher incomes
2. Poverty line estimation in India is based on 2. Sales Tax is an example of Progressive tax
3. A progressive tax system also tends to

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 collect more taxes than flat taxes or (d) 1 and 4 only
regressive taxes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given 10. Which of the following are the demerits of
below: Direct taxes?
(a) 1 only 1. Externality is included.
(b) 1 and 3 only 2. It has a narrow base.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. It is elastic in nature.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. High taxes reduce foreign investment.
5. It is prone to tax evasion.
7. Which of the following constitute a part of the Select the correct option using the codes given
revenue receipts of the government of India? below:
1. Interest receipts on loan by the (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Government (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
2. Dividends earned by the Government on (c) 1, 3 and 5 only
investments (d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
3. Receipts through PSU disinvestments
4. Cash grants-in-aid from foreign countries 11. Which of the following are components of the
Select the correct answer using the code given Institutional Factors in agriculture?
below: 1. Land Holdings.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 2. Computerisation of Land Records.
(b) 3 and 4 only 3. Agricultural Credit.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only 4. Seeds.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 5. Abolition of Intermediaries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
8. Which of the following is/are the possible below:
impacts of the devaluation of a currency in a (a) 1, 2 and 5
country? (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
1. It may help in combating inflation. (c) 1, 2 ,3 and 5
2. It may lead to an increase in aggregate (d) 3, 4 and 5
demand for domestically produced goods.
3. It may lead to an improvement in the 12. With reference to various reserve ratios of RBI,
current account balance. consider the following statements:
Select the correct code: 1. Cash Reserve Ratio is to be maintained on a
(a) 1 only daily basis whereas the Statutory Liquidity
(b) 1 and 3 only ratio is to be maintained on a fortnightly
(c) 2 and 3 only basis.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 2. The Cash Reserve Ratio is to be maintained
as per the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
9. Balance of Payments (BoP) deficit can be whereas the Statutory Liquidity Ratio is to
reduced by: be maintained as per the Reserve Bank of
1. Appreciation of domestic currency India Act, 1934.
2. Restricting unnecessary imports 3. The Reserve Bank of India can decide CRR
3. Providing export subsidies to domestic without any floor or ceiling rate as per the
producers situational demands of the economy
4. Borrowing from abroad Select the incorrect statements by using the
Select the correct answer using the codes given codes given below:
below: (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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13. Consider the following statements regarding 3. Stiff competition by stock markets around
Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of IMF: the world.
1. The value of SDRs are immune from daily 4. Rise in crude oil prices.
exchange rate fluctuations. Which of the above factors are responsible for
2. The least weightage is accorded to the the fall in India’s forex reserves?
latest currency added to the SDR basket. (a) 1 , 2, and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
correct? (c) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 17. With reference to Pulses, consider the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 following statements:
1. Pulses help in the Nitrogen fixation in the
14. With reference to the Cropping Pattern, soil.
consider the following statements: 2. Bihar is the leading producer of Pulses in
1. Temperature has a great bearing on the India.
cropping pattern of an area. 3. Pulse crops are grown only during the
2. Monocropping creates conditions for the Kharif season in India.
spread of pests and diseases in plants. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. The income maximisation aspect plays an correct?
important role in influencing the cropping (a) 1 only
pattern in the country. (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 and 3 only
incorrect? (d) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 18. The terms ‘Dovish’ and ‘Hawkish’ are often
(c) 1 and 3 only seen in news in the context of:
(d) None of the above. (a) To describe the monetary policy stances
(b) To denote stages of the spread of disease in
15. In the context of Indian economy, which of the a pandemic
following events are likely to happen as a result (c) To describe the growth phases in the Stock
of the surge in the Capital Inflows of the market
country? (d) To denotes the phases of business cycle
1. Increase the levels of investment which will
result in economic growth 19. Consider the following statements:
2. Indian Rupee will depreciate 1. The appreciation and depreciation of a
3. Increased competitiveness of exports currency is a feature of the floating
4. Rise in inflation exchange rate regime.
Select the correct answer using the codes given 2. The official annual rate of appreciation and
below: depreciation of an asset are fixed by a
(a) 1 and 3 only country.
(b) 4 only 3. The concept of deficit and surplus exists
(c) 1 and 4 only only in relation to the Current Account.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
16. Consider the following factors: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Fear of currency war. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Dear Money policy of USA’s federal (c) 1 and 3 only
reserves. (d) 1, 2, and 3

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20. In the context of Minimum Support Prices, 3. Fertilisers are included in the Essential
consider the following statements: Commodities Act.
1. Inter-crop price parity and International Which of the statements given above is/are
price situation are taken into consideration correct?
while determining MSP’s. (a) 1 only
2. MSP falls under the Amber Box Category of (b) 3 only
WTO. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. MSP is defined as the Price at which the FCI (d) 2 and 3 only
sells the food grain for PDS consumption.
Which of the statements given above is/are 24. In context of the Priority Sector Lending in
incorrect? India, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. Priority sector guidelines give preferential
(b) 2 and 3 only rate of interest for priority sector loans
(c) 3 only 2. As per recent RBI’s norms, incremental
(d) None of the above. priority sector credit will be given to the
identified districts to address the regional
21. Consider the following financial institutions: disparities in the flow of credit on a district
1. Non Banking Financial Institutions(NBFCs) level
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural 3. The districts for incremental credit flow will
Development be identified using the aspirational district
3. Cooperative Banks criteria
4. Export and Import Bank of India Select the incorrect statements using the codes
Which of the given financial institutions come given below:
under full fledged regulation and supervision of (a) 1 and 2 only
RBI? Select the correct answer using the codes (b) 1 and 3 only
given below: (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only 25. Recently, the government has proposed to
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only introduce a Buy Back Tax on companies, which
of the following is incorrect about the buyback
22. Consider the following: of shares?
1. Revenue Deficit (a) Companies resort to the buyback of
2. Capital Expenditure shares to escape the capital gains tax
3. Effective Revenue (b) Buyback helps in improving the earnings
Deficit Grants or expenditure used for creation per share for continuing shareholders
of Assets are calculated under which of the and perks up the return on equity
given heads? (c) It can also be done when the promoters
(a) 1 and 3 only want to hike their stake in the company,
(b) 2 only sometimes to avoid any takeover threats
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) In a buyback company repurchases a
(d) 3 only certain amount of its outstanding shares
and extinguishes them once taken back
23. Consider the following statements about the
Essential Commodities Act: 26. Consider the following statements:
1. This Act comes under the Ministry of 1. Jute is primarily grown in West Bengal,
Consumer Affairs. Odisha and Assam and Andhra Pradesh.
2. This Act regulates only the supply and 2. Cold desert areas of India such as Lahaul
distribution of commodities but not their and Spiti, Ladakh are suitable for cultivation
production. of Asafoetida.
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 3. Tea grows well in stagnant soil as it Which of the statements given above is/are
enhances the water availability to the correct?
roots. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) All of the above
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only 30. The Reserve Bank has specified certain
(d) 2 only regulatory trigger points, as a part of prompt
corrective action (PCA) Framework. Which of
27. Consider the following reports/surveys: the following are included as parameters for
1. Consumer Confidence Survey introducing a Prompt Corrective Action
2. Inflation Expectation Survey Framework in a particular bank?
3. Trend and Progress of banking in India 1. Capital to risk weighted assets ratio
4. Indian Economy Prospects 2. Debt Service Obligation
5. Financial Stability Report 3. Net non-performing assets
Which of the above given reports/ surveys are 4. Return on Assets
published by RBI as part of its policy research Select the correct answer using the codes given
and data dissemination function? Select the below:
correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1, 2, 3 only
(a) 1, 2, 3 only (b) 2, 3, 4 only
(b) 2, 3, 4, 5 only (c) 1, 2, 4 only
(c) 1, 3, 4, 5 only (d) 1, 3, 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 5 only
31. Consider the following:
28. Which of the following document(s) is/are 1. Agricultural implements
published while presenting the Union Budget? 2. Silkworm laying cocoon
1. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement 3. Processed fish
2. Medium-Term expenditure Framework 4. Raw silk
Statement 5. Electricity
3. Annual Financial Statement Which of the following good(s) is/are
4. Demand for Grants exempted from the application of the Goods
5. Supplementary Demand for grants and Services Tax?
Select the correct answer using the codes given (a) 1, 4 and 5 only
below: (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only 32. Which of the following are the favourable
manufacturing techniques from the
29. With reference to Agriculture in India, consider perspective of a circular economy?
the following statements: 1. Increasing the life of a product.
1. Jhumming is practised in Arunachal 2. Short term renting of electronic gadgets.
Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, 3. Avoidance of single use plastics.
Mizoram. 4. Sharing a business platform for mutually
2. In states like West Bengal and Odisha, three compatible purposes.
crops of paddy are grown in a year. Select the correct answer using the codes given
3. Madhuban Gajar variety is rich in high beta below:
carotene and iron content. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
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 (c) 2 and 4 only 36. In the midst of COVID pandemic, it is believed
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4 that Atmanirbhar Bharat is the need of the
hour.
33. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the following would aid India in its
the transport infrastructure of the country: path of Self-reliance or Atmanirbhar?
1. Road transport forms a major portion of 1. Disinvestment of the PSUs.
the overall Gross Value Addition by the 2. Ease of Doing Business.
transport sector. 3. Credit Guarantee for the MSMEs.
2. India has the largest network of roads 4. Networked Products.
(including rural-urban, national, and state 5. Increasing FDI
highways) across the globe. Select the correct answer using the codes given
3. Around 95% of India’s external trade is below:
done via the sea route. (a) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
correct? (c) 2, 4, and 5
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 2, 3, and 5
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 37. With reference to Indian economy, consider
(d) 1, 2, and 3 the following statements:
1. Primary sector comprises more than half of
34. Consider the following factors: the employed workforce of the Indian
1. Export of assembled goods to the richer economy.
countries. 2. Contraction has been witnessed in the
2. Surge in protectionist policies among the service, industries and Agriculture sector in
countries. financial year 2020-2021 in the backdrop of
3. Lack of Demographic dividend. pandemic
4. Political instability Which of the statements given above is/are
5. Improved transport and communication incorrect?
infrastructure. (a) 1 only
Which of the above factors are likely to act as (b) 2 only
an obstacle for India to be a part of the global (c) Both 1 and 2
assembly chain for the Networked products? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1, 2, 3, and 5 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only 38. In the context of Foreign investment, consider
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only the following financial instruments:
(d) 2 and 4 only 1. External Commercial Borrowings
2. Masala Bonds
35. Consider the following reforms regarding 3. American Depository Receipts
Manufacturing in India: 4. Indian Depository Receipts
1. Environmentally sustainable growth. Which of the following financial instrument(s)
2. Increase in Global competitiveness. can be used for raising money from abroad?
3. 100 million additional jobs by 2025. (a) 1 only
4. 10% increase in the share of Manufacturing (b) 1 and 2 only
in GDP. (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the above are enumerated in the (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Make in India programme of the government?
(a) 2, 3, and 4 only 39. In context of the currency swap agreements,
(b) 2 and 3 only consider the following statements:
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4 1. Currency swap agreements carry zero
(d) 1 and 3 only exchange rate or other market risks
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 2. Currency swap agreements can also be 43. Which of the below mentioned steps are likely
used as an out of market transaction to to cause the appreciation of rupee against
stop the depreciation of Rupee dollar?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Increase limit of FPI in Indian Bond market.
incorrect? 2. Currency Swap Agreements with other
(a) 1 only countries.
(b) 2 only 3. Increase threshold for External Commercial
(c) Both 1 and 2 borrowings.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Dollar Swap between RBI and the Indian
banks.
40. Which of the following grants/grant direct 5. Dear Money Policy of RBI.
credit assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Select the correct answer using the codes given
Enterprises (MSME)? below:
1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural (a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
Development (NABARD) (b) 1, 3, 4, and 5 only
2. Small Industries Development Bank of India (c) 2, 3, 4, and 5 only
(SIDBI) (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
3. MUDRA Bank
Select the correct answer using the codes given 44. Consider the following statements:
below: 1. WTO’s peace clause is an exception to the
(a) 1 and 2 only agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing
(b) 2 and 3 only Measures.
(c) 3 only 2. WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture, fixes the
(d) None of the above upper limit of subsidies for developed
countries, while the developing countries
41. Which of the following event(s) is/are most are not subjected to any upper limit.
likely to happen as a consequence(s) of a 3. The extension of the Peace Clause on
liquidity trap in the economy? subsidies was the outcome of the Nairobi
1. People keep their funds in fixed and package, 2015.
demand deposits instead of investing in Which of the statements given above is/are
bonds and other financial instruments incorrect?
2. The Central banks will start to increase the (a) 1 and 2 only
repo rates to make the money market (b) 2 and 3 only
more liquid (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given (d) 1, 2, and 3
below:
(a) 1 only 45. Which of the situations given below are likely
(b) 2 only to increase the External Debt of the country?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Increase deposits in the Foreign Currency
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Non- Residents Accounts (FCNR).
2. Tightening the thresholds on the External
42. If everyone started withdrawing their time Commercial Borrowings.
deposits with banks due to low returns, the 3. Increase in the share of SDR receipts.
immediate effect on aggregate money supply 4. Appreciation of rupee with respect to
in the economy will be dollars.
(a) Money supply and monetary base will 5. Decreasing subsidies on exports.
reduce Select the correct answer using the codes given
(b) Money supply will increase below:
(c) Monetary base will expand (a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) Money supply will remain unchanged (b) 1, 3, and 5 only
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 (c) 1, 3, and 4 only 49. Which of the following is/are related to the
(d) 3, 4, and 5 only Estimation of Poverty in India ?
1. Rangarajan Committee.
46. Consider the following statements: 2. Tendulkar Committee.
1. Gold exchange traded funds are better for 3. NSSO’s Mixed Recall Period.
tax saving as compared to physical gold. 4. Dr V.M Dandekar and Nilkantha Rath
2. Increase in investment in gold ETF will Committee.
increase the current account deficit. 5. Alagh Committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are 6. Lakdawala Committee.
correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given
(a) Only 1 below:
(b) Only 2 (a) 1, 2 and 6 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
47. Consider the following statements regarding
Masala Bonds : 50. Unemployment Trap can be defined as the
1. They are the rupee-denominated bonds condition as;
and are a source of debt financing for the (a) a situation where for the betterment of
public and private sector. employment opportunity one loses a fixed
2. They are issued by the International employment.
Finance Corporation, which is an arm of the (b) losing employment opportunities
International Monetary Fund. for the sake of getting the appropriate
3. These bonds can only be issued to a employment suited to one’s capability.
resident of such a country which is a (c) a situation when unemployment benefits
member of the Financial Action Task Force discourage the unemployed to go to work.
(FATF). (d) unavailability of any kind of employment
Which of the statements given above is/are which leads to natural unemployment.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 51. Arrange the following events into the
(b) 1 only chronological order:
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. August Offer
(d) 1, 2 and 3. 2. Civil Disobedience movement
3. Formation of All India Kisan Sabha
48. Which of the following food items does not 4. Cripps Mission
come under the ambit of Goods and Service tax Select the correct option from the code given
(GST) ? below:
1. Milk in Tetra Pack (a) 2-3-4-1
2. Cereals (b) 3-2-4-1
3. Packed Paratha (c) 3-2-1-4
4. Tender coconut (d) 2-3-1-4
5. Plain roti/chapati
6. Frozen fish products 52. Consider the following Statements regarding
7. Tea leaves Anglo-Maratha struggle:
Select the correct answer using the codes given 1. Under the Treaty of Surat 1775 the
below : territories of Salsette and Bassein were
(a) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 only given to the English.
(b) 2, 4 and 7 only 2. Treaty of Salbai was signed in 1782
(c) 3, 4, 5 and 6 only between Warren Hastings and Marathas.
(d) 3, 5 and 7 only 3. Under the Treaty of Bassein in 1802,
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 Peshwa surrendered Surat to British. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (d) 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 56. Consider the following statements regarding
the dual system of government in Bengal:
53. Consider the following statements regarding 1. It was beneficial for the administration of
Indian National Congress: Bengal as it reduced the authority of
1. Resolution demanding the abolition of the Nawab.
Indian Council of the Secretary of State for 2. It was discontinued by Lord Cornwallis.
India was one of the first few resolutions Which of the above statements is/are correct?
adopted by INC after coming into existence. (a) 1 only
2. The credit for organizing the first meeting (b) 2 only
of the Indian National Congress goes to (c) Both 1 and 2
Ripon who firmly believed on providing (d) Neither 1 nor 2
a legitimate outlet to grievances of
educated Indian class. 57. Which of the following statements is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct? correct about First Carnatic war?
(a) 1 only 1. Anglo-French rivalry in Europe led to First
(b) 2 only Carnatic War in India
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. As a result of this war, British lost Madras
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 to France but was later given back to them
by France
54. Consider the following statements about Select the correct answer from the code given
Gandhi-Irwin pact: below:
1. Rising popularity of Salt Satyagraha was (a) 1 only
one of the reasons behind holding of talks (b) 2 only
between Mahatma Gandhi and Irwin (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Under the pact, Indians were allowed to (d) Neither 1 nor 2
produce, trade and sell salt legally.
3. Congress agreed to attend third RTC to 58. Consider the following statements about
chalk out constitutional reforms. Mahatma Phule?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1. He was bestowed with title of Mahatma by
(a) 1 only Maharashtrian social activist Vithalrao
(b) 1 and 2 only Krishnaji Vandekar
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. Served as the commissioner to the Nasik
(d) 1, 2 and 3 municipality
3. He was the author of the book Gulamgiri
55. The British Government decided to send a Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
high-powered commission of three members in (a) 1 and 3 only
February 1946 to India. Who among the (b) 3 only
following was/were the members of this (c) 1, 2 and 3
commission? (d) 2 and 3 only
1. Clement Attlee
2. Stafford Cripps 59. Which of the following is/are the sources for
3. A.V. Alexander the study of Harshavardhana’s Reign?
4. Leo Amery 1. Harshacharita written by Bana
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. Travel accounts left by Hiuen Tsang
below: 3. Banskhera plate inscription
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 4. Prayag Prashasti inhabitants.
Select the correct answer using codes below: Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only incorrect?
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only (c) 2 and 3
(d) 4 only
60. Consider following statements with respect to
Peasant movements in India: 63. In contexts of the various sects under
1. Tebhaga Movement was started against Buddhism, consider the following statements:
the European planters who forced peasants 1. Pali was the dominant language of
to grow indigo on 3/20 of total land. Mahayana Buddhism.
2. Telangana Movement was started against 2. Sthaviravada is a sub sect under Hinayana
exploitation of deshmukhs and doras. Buddhism.
3. Champaran satyagraha started against 3. Lotus Sutra is an important text associated
the higher taxes levied by the British due with Theravada Buddhism.
to crop failure. 4. Kosala and Magadha are the only two
Which of the above statements is/are correct? kingdoms visited by Gautam Buddha.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
61. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 2 and 4 only
the Indus Valley Civilization:
1. There is no concrete evidence for the use 64. How did the Shaka-Kushana Phase and the
of silver in this civilization. contacts with Central Asia impact the then
2. Presence of metallic money encouraged Indian culture and polity?
large scale trade. 1. Introduced the Satrap system of
3. The knowledge of burnt bricks was Government
obtained from the Egyptian civilization. 2. Responsible for the advent of Mahayana
Which of the statements given above is/are Buddhism
correct? 3. Contributed heavily to development of
(a) 1 and 3 only Medicine and Chemistry
(b) 2 and 3 only 4. Patronized and contributed to
(c) 3 only development of Sanskrit Literature in India
(d) None of the above Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
62. Consider the following statements about Rig (a) 1 and 2 only
Vedic society: (b) 3 and 4 only
1. The Rig Vedic society was predominantly a (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
tribal society. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Land did not form a well established type of
private property among the people in the 65. Consider the following statements with respect
society. to the Sangam Era:
3. Women slaves were presented as gifts to 1. Commodities from the Tamil Kingdoms
the priests were in high demand in foreign markets.
4. Aryans were actively hostile towards the 2. Vanigars were agriculturists whereas the
‘Dasas’ who were the indigenous vellalas carried on trade and commerce.
3. Valangai and Idangai were types of traders
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 in the Chola rule. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are/is (c) 1 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2, and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 69. He encouraged the pursuit of astronomy and
(c) 3 only built an observatory near Daulatabad. He paid
(d) All of the above much attention to the principal ports of his
Kingdom. Moreover he wanted to make
66. Consider the following statements about the Deccan the Cultural centre of India and he was
Satavahanas: well acquainted with natural science such as
1. They continued the administrative pattern botany, geometry.
of the Mauryas. Who is being referred to in the above passage?
2. They were the first rulers to make tax free (a) Hasan Gangu
land grants for religious merit. (b) Alam Shah
3. Kalyani was an important port on the west (c) Firuz Shah
coast during this period. (d) Mahmud Gawan
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 70. Which of the following statements about
(a) 1 and 2 only administration and justice in Vijayanagara
(b) 2 and 3 only Kingdom is correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. Village self Government was a prominent
(d) 1, 2 and 3 feature of Vijayanagara rule.
2. Harsh punishments were inflicted as
67. With respect to the administration of the Dharmasastras formed the basis of justice
Chalukyas, consider the following statements : in the Kingdom.
1. Central government under the Chalukyas 3. The king was the highest court of appeal.
maintained a paternalistic control over the Select the correct answer from the code given
village administration without any below:
autonomy to village administration. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. The Chalukyas had a small standing army (b) 2 and 3 only
with great maritime power. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) All of the above
correct?
(a) 1 only 71. Consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only 1. Ashtadiggajas were associated with the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Tuluva dynasty while the Ashtapradhan
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 were related to the Marathas.
2. The Battle of Talikota was fought between
68. Consider the following statements: Krishandeva Raya and the combined army
1. The Battle of Waihind was fought between of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, Golconda, and
the Anandapala and Mahmud Ghori in Bidar.
Kannauj. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Mathura, Kannauj, Gujarat, Thaneshwar correct?
were raided by Mahmud of Ghazni. (a) 1 only
3. The decline of the Hindu Shahi kingdom (b) 2 only
occurred due to the invasion of Mahmud of (c) Both 1 and 2
Ghazni. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 72. With reference to Mansabdari system and
(a) 1 and 2 only Jagirdari system of Land Revenue
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 Administration during Mughal period, Consider 75. Consider the following statements:
the following statements: 1. He was a Tamil Vaishnavite Saint who
1. The rank in Mansabdari system wasn't taught in a great temple of Srirangam.
hereditary but princes of royal blood 2. He was the propounder of 'Visistadvaita’ or
received higher ranks qualified monism.
2. All appointments, promotion as well as 3. He wrote commentaries on the Brahma
dismissals were directly made by the Sutras and Bhagavad Gita and a book called
Mughal Emperor Vedanta Sangraha.
3. In Jagirdari system, out of various types of The above statements are related to which one
Jagirs, Watan Jagirs were hereditary but of the following Bhakti Saints?
nontransferable (a) Madhavacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Ramanujachrya.
Incorrect? (c) Vallabhacharya.
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Ramananda.
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only 76. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) None of the above the Sufi movement:
1. Sufis were the fakirs who strived to attain
73. Consider the following statements: the ikhlas.
1. Akbar built the Panch Mahal (Fatehpura 2. They strictly followed the concept of pir-
Sikri) which was built according to Hindu murshid, which was the Guru-Shishya
design based on Man Mandir tradition
2. Akbar built the Buland darwaza to 3. They were one of the recipients of Inam.
commemorate the victory over Bengal 4. The common feature among all Sufi was
3. Despite the subjugation of Rajasthan, there the acceptance of Sharia.
was no hostilities between Rajputs and Which of the statements given above is/are
Mughals correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1, 2, and 4 only
correct? (b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only (d) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only 77. With reference to British Administrative Policy,
Consider the following statements:
74. With reference to Administration of Sher Shah 1. In Policy of Ring Fence, native States were
Suri, Consider the following statements: assured of military assistance by British
1. Government was highly centralised and against the external threats
consisted of several departments. 2. In Policy of Subsidiary Alliance, Native
2. He classified land and Land revenue was States were assured of Protection by British
assessed every year. against both external and internal threats
3. Under Sher Shah Suri, the share of state 3. In both policy of Ring fence and Subsidiary
was one third of the average produce Alliance, Native States had to maintain the
which was to be paid in Silver Rupaiya. given army at their own expense.
Which of the Statements given above is/are Which of the following statements is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 & 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 & 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 & 3 only (c) 1 & 3 only
(d) None of the above (d) 1, 2 & 3

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78. Arrange the following events in ascending jurisdiction to native officials of the
order sequence. administrative service.
1. Bombay was given as a dowry to Prince 4. The British raised the minimum age for
Charles II of England by the Portugese. marriage of girls from ten to twelve years
2. Aurangzeb issued a royal farman to the by passing a bill to that effect.
British to trade in Bengal. Which of the following is the correct
3. Headquarters of English East India chronological sequence of the above events ?
Company shifted from Surat to Bombay. (a) 1-3-2-4
4. Dastaks issued by Governor of Bengal to (b) 2-3-4-1
the English East India Company. (c) 1-4-2-3
5. Farukh Siyaar gave trade concessions to the (d) 2-4-3-1
British.
Select the answer from the codes given below: 81. He was a member of the Bombay legislative
(a) 2> 3> 1> 4> 5 council and judge of the Bombay High Court,
(b) 2> 5> 4> 1> 3 Maharashtra. He was given the title of Rao
(c) 2> 3> 4> 5 Bahadur by the British Govt. for his acts of
(d) 2> 4> 5> 3 public welfare. He is
(a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
79. Match the following pairs: (b) Mahadev Ranade
List-I ( Battles) List -II (Fought Between) (c) Dadabhai Naoroji
1. Battle of Chaul (1508) A - English and (d) Jyothiba Phule
French.
2. Battle of Colachel (1741) B - Dutch and 82. With reference to the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy,
English consider the following statements:
3. Battle of Biddera (1759) C - Ruler of 1. While Rabindranath Tagore gave up his
Travancore knighthood, Mahatma Gandhi and Sarojini
and Dutch East Naidu gave up their respective kaiser-i-hind
India company. medals.
4. Battle of Wandiwash D - Alliance of 2. Despite unanimously condemning the
(1760) Turks, Arabs incident, the Disorders Inquiry Committee
and Gujarati under Lord William Hunter gave a clean chit
sultans with to General Dyer.
Portugese. Which of the statements given above is/are
5. 1st Anglo-Mysore war E - Haider Ali and correct ?
(1769) English. (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer from the codes given (b) 2 only
below: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E. (d) None of the above
(b) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A, 5-E
(c) 1-C, 2-D, 3-E, 4-A, 5-B. 83. In the context of Indian freedom struggle,
(d) 1-B, 2-A, 3-E, 4-D, 5-C. Consider the following:
1. Separate electorates for Muslims only
80. Consider the Following Events: 2. Separation of the executive from the
1. The British Parliament gets its first Member judiciary
from India 3. Formal elections for all members of the
2. The maximum age for taking the Indian Viceroy’s Executive Council
Civil Service examination is lowered from 4. More powers and autonomy to Provincial
21 years to 19 years. Councils Which of the above demands were
3. C.P. Illbert, the Law Member of the Govt. of jointly put forward by the Indian National
India, introduces a bill to grant enhanced Congress and the Muslim league via the
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 Lucknow Pact of 1916 ? industry
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only 3. High food Inflation
(b) 2 and 4 only 4. Increase in number of workers in industries
(c) 1 and 3 only 5. High Profits for Indian Businessmen in the
(d) All of the above textile industry
6. Phenomenal increase in wages of working
84. The Official Secrets Act (OSA), seen recently in class
the news, traces its early roots to a critical Select the correct answer using the code given
period in the freedom struggle of India. This below:
critical period eventually culminated in (a) 1, 2, 4 and 6 only
(a) Khilafat Agitations (b) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(b) Rise of Extremists (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) Revolt of 1857
88. Consider the following statements regarding
85. Consider the following events: the non-cooperation movement:
1. The Ramosi Peasant Force was organized 1. The Congress extended its reach to the
by Vasudev Balwant Phadke after the Mohalla level.
conviction of the Chapekar brothers. 2. It involved mass resignation of the
2. Swadesh Sewak Home was established in government servants from the service.
Berlin after the failure of the Ghadr party. 3. It aroused secular consciousness among the
Which of the statements given above is/are Muslims.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only incorrect?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1, 2, and 3
(d) 1 only
86. In the context of the decline in the
revolutionary, consider the following 89. Consider the following statements:
statements: 1. C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru did not support
1. Gandhi’s ideas of Mass Nationalism the Non Cooperation Movement for the
2. Morley Minto reforms sake of upcoming elections in 1923.
3. Khilafat Issue 2. Jawaharlal Nehru stayed away from the
4. Release of Political prisoners Non Cooperation Movement as he
5. Singapore mutiny supported the idea of complete
Which of the above statements were independence.
responsible for the decline in the revolutionary Which of the statements given above is/are
terrorism before the end of the World War I? incorrect?
(a) 1, 2, and 4 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1, 4, and 5 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

87. In the context of the Modern History of India, 90. Consider the following statements:
Which of the following were direct or indirect 1. The Self-respect movement and the Mahar
outcomes of the First World War? satyagraha were caste-based movements.
1. Phenomenal Increase in defence 2. These movements were the direct offshoot
expenditure of the Non-Cooperation movement.
2. Decrease in indirect taxation on Trade and Which of the statements given above is/are
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 correct? in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
(a) 1 only 2. Reduction in the rupee-sterling exchange
(b) 2 only ratio was one of the demands made to the
(c) Both 1 and 2 government before the launch of the civil
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 disobedience Movement.
3. The Civil Disobedience Movement was a
91. Consider the following statements: great precursor to the Non Cooperation
1. The Congress session headed by M.A. Movement.
Ansari was aimed at the boycott of the Which of the statements given above is/are
Simon Commission. correct?
2. Simon Commission was appointed during (a) 1 and 2 only
the tenure of Lord Reading. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. The Muslim League was united in their (c) 1 and 3 only
boycott of the Simon Commission. (d) All of the above
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 95. Which of the following were the main purpose
(a) 1 and 3 only of the Cabinet Mission ?
(b) 2 only 1. Preparatory discussions with elected
(c) 1 only representatives to secure agreement on
(d) 2 and 3 only framing a constitution.
2. Setting up of constituent assembly.
92. Consider the following statements: 3. Setting up of Viceroy’s Executive council
1. Separation of Sindh from Bombay. with support of the main Indian parties.
2. Universal Franchise Select the correct answer from the codes given
3. Extension of separate electorates below.
4. Responsible government at the centre and (a) 1 and 2 only
the provinces. (b) 2 only
Which of the above is/are the important (c) 1 and 3 only
recommendations of the Simon Commission? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only 96. With reference to Mauryan Architecture,
(c) 3 and 4 only consider the following statements:
(d) 2, 3, and 4 1. The shafts of the Ashokan Pillars were
monolithic in nature and were primarily
93. Consider the following pairs: made of Chunar Sandstone.
Committee Related to 2. Unlike the Ashokan pillars, the Persian
1. Muddiman Committee Separate columns of Achaemenid Persia were
Electorates individual free-standing monuments.
2. Linlithgow Committee Indian Agriculture 3. The Pillars were widely used to
3. Pirpur Committee Congress Ministries propagate
4. Aitchison Committee Oriental Education Dhamma.
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly Which of the above statements is/are
matched? correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

94. Consider the following statements-

1. The participation of the Dalits was limited
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97. “These Jain temples are one of the most 100. Consider the following statements:
famous celebrated works of the Māru Gurjara 1. Vallam Kali and Onakanikal is a prominent
Architecture. They are famous for their use of feature observed in Onam.
a very pure white marble and intricate marble 2. Sair-e-Gul Faroshan is a festival associated
carvings. There are various temples dedicated with the Yogmaya Temple of Delhi.
to Lord Rishabha and Lord Parshvanath” Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the following temple complexes has correct?
been described above? (a) 1 only
(a) Palitana Temples (b) 2 only
(b) Dilwara Temples (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Shikharji Temple (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Pandrethan Temples

98. "It is the oldest among all classical dance

forms. Its origin can be traced back to the solo
dance performances of the temple dancers or
'devadasis' in the southern region of the
country. In this dance form, equal emphasis is
given on both the Tandava and Lasya aspects
of dance, with major emphasis on ‘mudras.
'Alarippu', 'Jatiswaram', 'Shabdam' are some of
the major elements of this dance."
Which one of the following Indian classical
dances has been described in the above
paragraph?
(a) Kuchipudi Dance
(b) Bharatnatyam Dance
(c) Mohiniattam
(d) Kathak

99. With reference to cultural history of India,

consider the following statements:
1. Purandara Dasa is widely referred to as
“Pitamaha or father/grandfather of
Carnatic Music”
2. Purandara Dasa was a contemporary of
Annamacharya, who is also known as the
first composer of Carnatic music.
3. Purandar Dasa composed sankeertanas in
praise of Lord Venkateswara.
4. Annamacharya composed the famous
composition Dasa Sahithya.
Select the correct answer by using the codes
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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