Upsc Cse History Pyqs

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Q21.The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for

AThe participation of workers in the management of industries. BArbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes. CAn intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute. DA system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.

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Q22.In the context of Indian history, the principle of `Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to

ADivision of the central legislature into two houses. BIntroduction of double government, i.e., Central and State governments. CHaving two sets of rulers, one in London and another in Delhi. DThe subjects delegated to the provinces are divided into two categories.

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Q23.The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?

ADefine the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments. BDefine the powers of the Secretary of State for India. CImpose censorship on the national press. DImprove the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.

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Q24.With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in the Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

A1-2-3 B2-1-3 C3-2-1 D3-1-2

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Q25.In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term: Description 1. Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins. 3. Ghatikas Colleges generally attached to the temples. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A1 and 2 B3 only C2 and 3 D1 and 3

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Q26.Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of the Sunga dynasty?

ASwapnavasavadatta BMalavikagnimitra CMeghadoota DRatnavali

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Q27.Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally

Aagriculturists Bwarriors Cweavers Dtraders

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Q28.Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

AGeorg Bühler BJames Prinsep CMax Müller DWilliam Jones

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Q29.With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only B2 and 3 only C2 only D1, 2 and 3

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Q30.With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to

Abonded labour Bland grants made to military officers Cwaterwheel used in the irrigation of land Dwasteland converted to cultivated land

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Q31.With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

AShramana BParivraajaka CAgrahaarika DMaagadha

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Q32.Satya Shodhak Samaj organised:

Aa movement for the upliftment of tribals in Bihar Ba temple-entry movement in Gujarat Can anti-caste movement in Maharashtra Da peasant movement in Punjab

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Q33.Consider the following: 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform Association Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?

A1 and 3 only B2 and 3 only C3 only D1, 2 and 3

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Q34.What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

AIntroduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto. BExtremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government. CFoundation of Muslim League. DAurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the president of the Indian National Congress.

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Q35.The ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the

AAgitation against the partition of Bengal BHome Rule Movement CNon-Cooperation Movement DVisit of Simon Commission to India

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Q36.The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to

ASocial reforms BEducation reforms CReforms in public administration DConstitutional reforms

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Q37.The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War:

AIndia should be granted complete independence BIndia should be partitioned into two before granting independence CIndia should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth DIndia should be given Dominion status

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Q38.Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1, 2 and 3 B2 and 3 only C1, 3 and 4 D3 and 4 only

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Q39.Consider the following: 1. The arrival of Babur into India led to the 2. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 3. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture 4. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1 and 2 only B3 only C1 and 3 only D1, 2 and 3

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Q40.Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?

AAmoghavarsha I BBallala Il CHarihara I DPrataparudra I

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