UPSC Prelims Mock Questions:History(21-35)

Q21. Via his work "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India", which among the following was / were highlighted as reasons for India's poverty by Dadabhai Naoroji?

1.     Expenditure of the European Officials in England

2.     Money sent by the British professionals to England

3.     India's Population growth

4.     Inflow of British Capital in India

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

a)     Only 1, 2 & 3

b)     Only 2, 3 & 4

c)      Only 1, 2 & 4

d)     All

Q22. Which among the following events took place during the tenure of Lord Curzon?

1.     Partition of Bengal

2.     Enactment of Punjab Land Alienation Act

3.     Appointment of a Famine Commission

4.     Establishment of Imperial Cadet Corps

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

a)     Only 1 & 2

b)     Only 1, 2 & 3

c)      Only 1, 3 & 4

d)     All of the above

Q23 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was known to be a great reformer of Dalit situation.With reference to it which ofth efollowing organisation was established by him:

a)     Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha

b)     Samata Sainik Dal

c)      Bahujan Samaj

d)     Depressed Class Mission Society

Q24. Consider the following committees / commissions during British India:

1.     Sargent Plan

2.     MacDonnel Commission

3.     Fraser Commission

4.     Hartog Committee

Which among the above was / were related to Education?

a)     Only 1 & 2

b)     Only 1, 2 & 3

c)      Only 2, 3 & 4

d)     Only 1 & 4

Q25. Consider the following matches:

1.     Madan Mohan Malviya -      Banaras Hindu University

2.     Sohan Singh Bakhna -            Gadar Movement

3.     Chidambaram Pillai -             Swadeshi Steam navigation Company

4.     Rajgopalachari -                    Vedaranyan Salt Satyagriha

5.     Periyar E. V. Ramasamy -     Self Respect Movement

Which among the above is / are correct?

a)     Only 1 & 2

b)     Only 1, 2 & 3

c)      Only 1, 2, 3 & 4

d)     All

Q26.Consider the following statements:

1.     Individual Satyragraha was started in 1940 to show the people’s feeling of non- interest in World War.

2.     J.L. Nehru was the first one ,who started the Individual Civil Disobedience.

3.     “Delhi Chalo Movement” is associated with Individual Satyagraha.

Choose the correct code:

a)     Only 1,2

b)     Only  2

c)      Only 2,3

d)     Only 1,3

Q27.With reference to Nehru report, consider the following statements

1.     It was drafted by J.L Nehru in 1928 and demanded Poorna Swaraj.

2.     It didn’t accept the idea of separate electorates , but joint electorates with reserved seats for minorities.

Choose the correct code from below:

a)     Only 1

b)     Only 2

c)      Both

d)     None

Q28. After the arrest of Gandhiji in post –non cooperation movement, there was disintegration in nationalist, With reference to it which of the following is/are correct.

1.     Some section of nationalist considered the end to boycott of legislatures, they came to known as “No-Changers” and the other were known as “Swarajists”

2.     Swarajists believed in constructive work and continuation of boycott and non-cooperation

3.     Vallabh bhai Patel,M.A. Ansari Rajendra Prasad belonged to the group of “No-Changers”

Code:

a)     Only 1,2

b)     Only 2,3

c)      Only 3

d)     All

Q29.With reference to revolutionary movement during 1920s,consider the following statements:

1.     They believe in individual heroic action rather than mass participation as masses were not capable to take the risk.

2.     HRA(Hindustan Republican Association ) stood for abolition of all system in which man is exploited by another man.

3.     They believe in Hindu-Muslim Unity for the success of any action,that’s why Bhagat Singh established Naujawan Bharat Sabha.

Choose the correct code:

a)     Only 2,3

b)     Only 1,3

c)      Only 1,2

d)     All

Q30.With reference to Karachi Session ,consider the following statements:

1.     It was held to endorse the Gandhi-Irwin pact or Delhi pact.

2.     The goal of Poorna Swaraj was reiterated and it was the first time when spelt out the importance of Swaraj for masses.

3.     Fundamental Rights adopted in Indian constitution has traces from the resolution  adopted in Karachi Session.

Choose the correct code from below:

a)     Only 1,2

b)     Only 2

c)      Only 2,3

d)     All

Q31. Who among the following was never elected President of Congress?

a)     P. Ananda Charlu

b)     Ananda Mohan Bose

c)      Bal Gangadhar Tilak

d)     Bhupendra Nath Basu

Q32.Consider the following statement regarding Sarojini Naidu:

1.     She was first woman to become President of Indian National Congress

2.     She  was first woman to become the governor of an Indian state

3.     She was awarded by British "Kaiser-i-Hind medal" for her contribution towards welfare of World War-I victims

Choose the correct code from below:

a)     Only 1,2

b)     Only 2

c)      Only 2,3

d)     Only 3

Q33. With reference to the relative position on the French and the Britishers on the eve of Carnatic
wars, consider the following statements:

1.     The maritime power of the English was superior to that of the French

2.     While British Company was backed by the Government, French Company was more of a private concern

3.     The settlements of English in India were superior that those of French

Which among the above is / are correct statements

a)     Only 1,2

b)     Only 2,3,

c)      Only 1,3

d)     All

Q34. Both Tilak and Gokhle were great patriots of India. Consider the following comparisons between
the two:

1.     While Gokhle was a moderate and Tilak was an extremist

2.     While Gokhle's aim was to improve the existing constitution, Tilak was to reconstruct it

3.     While Gokhle's method sought to win the foreigner, Tilak's to replace him

Which among the above is / are correct observations?

a)     Only 1,2

b)     Only 2

c)      Only 1,3

d)     All

Q35. Consider the following newspapers:

1.     Young India

2.     Indian Opinion

3.     Satyagraha

4.     Harijan

5.     Navajivan

Which of the above is/are published by Mahatma Gandhi?

a)     Only 1,2,4

b)     Only 2,3,5

c)      Only 1,2,4,5
d)     All

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UPSC Prelims Mock Questions:History(11-20)

Q11. Consider the following statements in the context of ‘AITUC (All India Trade Union Congress):

1.     During the Kakinada session of Indian National Congress establishment of AITUC was welcomed by passing a resolution  unanimously.

2.     During the initial years of its foundation ‘AITUC’ was influenced by social and democratic thoughts of Labour Party of Britain.

3.     Though Mahatma Gandhi had co-operated in establishing Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association yet his views were different to that of ‘AITUC’.

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

Q12.With reference to Dual System of Administration of Bengal during the Diwani of British from 1765, consider the following statements

1.     In 1765 the system of Dual Government was established, in which the Nawabs ruled on behalf of the British and were mere puppets to the British

2.     In 1772 the system was abolished and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British

3.     In 1793 the Nizamat (governor ship) of the Nawab was also taken away

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. Only 2 and 3 Only
b.Only  1 and 2 Only
c. All
d. None

Q13. Which of the following statements is/are true concerning the Government of India Act 1919?

1.     It introduced diarchy in the provinces.

2.     It introduced for the first time the system of direct elections in the country.

3.     It extended the principle of communal representation to include other minority
communities too.

4.     It authorized the provinces to enact their budgets thereby separating their budgets from the
central budgets.

Choose the correct answer using the codes below
a.Only  1 and 3
b. All of the above
c.Only  2,3 and 4
d.Only  1,2 and 4

Q14. With reference to the Charter Act of 1813, consider the following statements,

1.     The Act expressly asserted the Crown's sovereignty over British India

2.     It allotted Rs 100,000 to promote education in India.

3.     Christian missionaries were allowed to come to British India and preach their religion

Which of the above statements is incorrect?
a. All
b. None
c. 2 Only
d. 3 Only

Q15.With reference to Indian Revolutionary Organisations ,match the following pairs:

                   Organisations                                              Founder

1.     Anushilan Samiti(Midnapur)                        --     V D Savarkar

2.     Bharat Naujawan Sabha                  --               Bhagat Singh

3.     Abhinav Bharat                                 --               Pramath Nath Mitra

4.     Hindustan Republican Association  --                   Sachindra Nath Sanyal

Choose the correct code:

a)     Only 1,2,3

b)     Only 2,4

c)      Only 1,4

d)     Only 2

Q16.Consider the following statements:

1.     Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a staunch supporter of Congress ,as he found it as a instrument to unify Hindu-Muslim

2.     He encouraged the Muslim people to participate in political activity

3.     He proposed rational teaching of Quran, but declared Quran to be ultimate authority.

Choose the incorrect code:

a)     Only 1, 2

b)     Only 2,3

c)      Only 1,2,3

d)     Only 1

Q17.19th century socio-religious reform movements were mostly relied on rationalism and humanism, still some of them formed the basis of reforms to Vedas.With reference to it who said the statement “Back to Vedas”.

a)     Keshub Chandra sen

b)     Shiv Narain Agnihotri

c)      Radhakant Deb

d)     Dayanand Saraswati

Q18.Swadeshi movement started the era of mass participation up to some extent.With reference to it which of the section of mass largely participated in movement.

1.     Students

2.     Women

3.     Muslims

4.     Peasant

Code:

a)     Only 1

b)     Only 2,3

c)      Only 1,2

d)     Only 3,4

Q19. Consider the following statements

1.     He abolished the provincial courts of appeal and circuit

2.     He raised the status and powers of Indians in the judicial service and appointed them as Deputy magistrates

Above contributions or works are attributed to?
a. Lord Macaulay
b. Lord William Bentinck
c. Warren Hastings
d. Lord Cornwallis

Q20.Consider the following statements regarding Home Rule League movement:

1.     First it was started by Annie Besant in India and later B.G Tilak have joined it.

2.     Tilak’s league operated in Maharashtra,Karnataka,Brarar,central provinces and had six branches.

Choose the correct code from below:

a)     Only1

b)     Only 2

c)      Both

d)     None

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UPSC Prelims Mock Questions:History(1-10)

Q1. “Lucknow Pact sorted out the disputes between Congress and Muslim League.” What were the reasons behind coming close of Muslim League to Congress in this Lucknow session?

1.     Denying by Britain to help Turkey in Balkan war.

2.     Tilt of Muslim youth towards nationalistic politics.

3.     Fear among young Muslims due to oppressive policies of the government during first World War.

Choose the correct code from below:

a)      Only 1 and 2

b)     Only 3

c)      Only 1 and 3

d)     1, 2 and 3

Q2. Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
          

                       Magazine :               Editor

1.     Sambad Kaumudi :           Raja Rammohan Roy

2.     Som Prakash :                   Surendra Nath Banerjee

3.     Tuhfatul- Muwahhidin :    Syed Ahmad Khan

Choose the correct code:

a.     Only 1

b.     Only 2 and 3

c.      Only 1 and 2

d.     1, 2 and 3

Q3. Consider the following statements in the context of “Wavell Plan:”

1.     Through this, Executive Council of Viceroy was to be reorganised which would work as an interim national government.

2.     Equal number of Muslims and caste Hindus in executive.

3.     The portfolio of external affairs which included tribal issues was to be transferred to Indians.

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

Q4.With reference to Gandhiji’s activities in South Africa ,arrange them in chronological order:

1.     Foundation of Tolstoy Farm

2.     Foundation of Pheonix farm

3.     Foundation of Natal Indian Congress

4.     Satyagraha against Compulsory Registration and passes for Asians.

Code:

a)     3,2,4,1

b)     1,2,3,4

c)      4,1,3,2

d)     2,3,1,4

Q5. Which statement(s) is/are incorrect in the context of
Second World War?

1.     Second World War presented the situations of scarcity and famine before Indian people.

2.     This was the period of stagnation for Indian capitalists because they had to face many war caused governmental restrictions.

Choose the correct code:
(a) Only 1           (b) Only 2
(c) both              (d) None

Q6.With reference to British era, consider the following pairs:

Keyword                                                 Meaning

1.     Factory                                    :     Entity established by the British to manufacture products

2.     Investments                            :  Purchased Indian goods by British out of the revenue of Bengal

3.     Nabobs                                    :   Company’s official appointed in various provinces

Which of the following is/are incorrect:

a)     Only 1

b)     Only  2,3

c)      Only 1,3

d)     Only 2

Q7. Consider the following statements in the context of ‘Indigo Movement’:

1.     Peasants stopped to pay revenue protesting the forced indigo cultivation.

2.     Servants of Indigo producers were socially boycotted.

3.     The intellectual class of Bengal did not support this movement.

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

Q8.Britishers had introduced many land revenue system to drain the wealth of India,with reference to it consider the following statements regarding Permanent settlement:

1.     It was introduced in Bombay and Madras by Lord Waren Hastings.

2.     It declared Zamindars as the owner of land,they could fix the rents.

3.     It has made mandatory for the zamindars to give 10/11th of revenue to British.

Choose the correct code:

a)     Only 3

b)     Only 2,3

c)      Only 1,2

d)     All of the above

Q9.Consider the following pairs:

                   Treaty                                                      Related war

1.     Treaty of Allahabad                   -  Battle of Buxar

2.     Treaty of Mangalore                 -  Third Anglo-Mysore war

3.     Treaty of Seringapatanam         - Second Anglo-Mysore War

4.     Treaty of Lahore                         - Second Anglo-Sikh war

Choose the incorrect code:

a)     Only 2

b)     Only 1,2,3

c)      Only 2,3,4

d)     Only 1,4

Q10.With reference to Colonial impacts on Land Revenue System,consider the following statements:

1.     It had somehow improved the situation of farmers as now they don’t had to depend on selling of food grain crops and they can get the fixed price of commercial crops.

2.     It sharpened the social differentiation as rich had access to courts to defend their property.

Choose the correct code:

a)     Only 1

b)     Only 2

c)      Both

d)     None

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