601. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Valley Civilization:
- It had urban planning with grid-patterned streets.
- The knowledge of iron was extensive.
- There is no conclusive evidence of temples.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
602. Match the following texts with their characteristics:
| Text | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| A. Arthashastra | 1. Statecraft and espionage |
| B. Manusmriti | 2. Social duties and law |
| C. Mahavamsa | 3. Buddhist chronicle in Sri Lanka |
| D. Natyashastra | 4. Classical drama and aesthetics |
Choose the correct match:
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
C. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
D. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
Ans: A
603. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
| Person | Associated Movement |
|---|---|
| 1. Baba Ram Singh | Kuka Movement |
| 2. Birsa Munda | Santhal Rebellion |
| 3. Sidhu-Kanhu | Munda Uprising |
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3
D. All three
Ans: A
604. The first Indian ruler to issue royal edicts in his own language was:
A. Harshavardhana
B. Pulakesin II
C. Rudradaman I
D. Ashoka
Ans: C
Explanation: Rudradaman I issued Junagadh inscription in Sanskrit — earliest known classical Sanskrit inscription.
605. Arrange the following in chronological order of their rule:
- Shungas
- Mauryas
- Satavahanas
- Guptas
A. 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
B. 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
C. 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
D. 3 – 1 – 2 – 4
Ans: A
606. Consider the following statements:
- The Charter Act of 1833 centralized administration in India.
- It ended the trading rights of the East India Company.
- It introduced Indian Civil Services on merit.
Which statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: D
607. The first to bring printing press to India were:
A. Portuguese
B. British
C. French
D. Dutch
Ans: A
608. In the context of cultural history, Gopuram refers to:
A. Pillared mandapa
B. Entrance gateway in Dravidian temples
C. Tower on top of sanctum
D. A royal procession hall
Ans: B
609. Assertion (A): Akbar established Fatehpur Sikri as his capital.
Reason (R): He wanted proximity to Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti’s dargah.
A. A and R are true, R is correct explanation
B. A and R are true, R is not the correct explanation
C. A is true, R is false
D. A is false, R is true
Ans: B
Explanation: He shifted due to political centrality & built a new city; the saint’s dargah is in Ajmer, not Sikri.
610. Which Mughal emperor introduced calendar reform aligning lunar and solar years?
A. Humayun
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb
Ans: B
Explanation: Akbar’s Tarikh-i-Ilahi or Din-i-Ilahi calendar.
611. Match the following revolutionary groups and leaders:
| Group | Leader |
|---|---|
| A. Ghadar Party | 1. Lala Har Dayal |
| B. Abhinav Bharat | 2. V.D. Savarkar |
| C. Hindustan Socialist | 3. Chandrashekhar Azad |
| D. India House (London) | 4. Shyamji Krishna Verma |
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
C. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
D. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
Ans: A
612. The Rampa Rebellion (1922–24) in Andhra was led by:
A. Alluri Sitarama Raju
B. Kittur Rani Chennamma
C. Veerapandya Kattabomman
D. Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy
Ans: A
613. In which year was the first Factory Act passed in India?
A. 1850
B. 1856
C. 1881
D. 1890
Ans: C
614. The first attempt to introduce local self-government in British India was made by:
A. Lord Mayo
B. Lord Ripon
C. Lord Curzon
D. Lord Canning
Ans: A
615. The Hunter Commission (1882) was related to:
A. University reforms
B. Police reforms
C. Education reforms
D. Land reforms
Ans: C
616. Arrange the following movements in chronological order:
- Swadeshi Movement
- Champaran Satyagraha
- Civil Disobedience Movement
- Bardoli Satyagraha
A. 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
B. 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
C. 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
D. 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
Ans: A
617. The word “Congress Socialist Party” was first used in which year?
A. 1929
B. 1931
C. 1934
D. 1936
Ans: C
618. The August Offer (1940) proposed:
- Dominion status after war
- Expansion of Executive Council
- Complete independence
Which is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: A
619. Consider the following pairs:
| Congress Leader | Associated Journal |
|---|---|
| 1. Gandhi | Young India |
| 2. Jawaharlal Nehru | National Herald |
| 3. Tilak | Kesari |
Which are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. All three
D. 2 and 3
Ans: C
620. The Cabinet Mission Plan rejected:
A. Partition
B. Constitution-making
C. Grouping of provinces
D. Provincial autonomy
Ans: A
621. Which Viceroy is associated with the term “Breakwaters in the storm” (regarding princely states)?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. Lord Linlithgow
C. Lord Wellesley
D. Lord Dufferin
Ans: D
622. The first Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
A. M.A. Jinnah
B. Liaquat Ali Khan
C. Ayub Khan
D. Nazimuddin
Ans: B
623. The famous quote “India will awake to life and freedom” was part of:
A. Gandhi’s Salt Speech
B. Jawaharlal Nehru’s Tryst with Destiny
C. Subhas Bose’s INA broadcast
D. Rajendra Prasad’s inauguration speech
Ans: B
624. Which Governor-General passed the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Bentinck
D. Lord Ripon
Ans: A
625. The first railway line in India connected:
A. Calcutta – Howrah
B. Bombay – Thane
C. Madras – Arcot
D. Bombay – Surat
Ans: B
626. Who among the following is known as the “Father of Indian Renaissance”?
A. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Swami Vivekananda
D. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Ans: B
627. Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s Atmiya Sabha was mainly formed for:
A. Political activism
B. Religious debates and reforms
C. Social reforms like widow remarriage
D. Promotion of Hindi
Ans: B
628. The first law commission of India was headed by:
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Macaulay
C. Lord Ripon
D. Sir John Shore
Ans: B
629. Who among the following translated the Vedas into Bengali?
A. Ram Mohan Roy
B. Dayanand Saraswati
C. Swami Vivekananda
D. Bankim Chandra
Ans: A
630. The famous journal “The Commonweal” was associated with:
A. Tilak
B. B.G. Horniman
C. Annie Besant
D. Gandhi
Ans: C
631. The Servants of India Society was founded in:
A. 1902
B. 1904
C. 1905
D. 1910
Ans: A
632. The All India Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded by:
A. Gandhi
B. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans: A
633. Who among the following said “Freedom is my birthright, and I shall have it”?
A. Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Tilak
D. Subhas Bose
Ans: C
634. The Aligarh Movement is primarily associated with:
A. Hindu reform
B. Muslim education reform
C. Agricultural development
D. Trade and commerce
Ans: B
635. Who founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College?
A. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B. Maulana Azad
C. Badruddin Tyabji
D. Sayyid Amir Ali
Ans: A
636. The “Indian Mirror” newspaper was started by:
A. Debendranath Tagore
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Keshab Chandra Sen
D. Rabindranath Tagore
Ans: C
637. The Young Bengal Movement was led by:
A. Keshab Chandra Sen
B. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C. Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
D. Dadabhai Naoroji
Ans: C
638. The Widow Remarriage Act (1856) was passed due to efforts by:
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Keshab Chandra Sen
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D. Syed Ahmed Khan
Ans: C
639. The Vernacular Press Act was passed in:
A. 1861
B. 1867
C. 1872
D. 1878
Ans: D
640. The Age of Consent Act (1891) raised the age of marriage for girls to:
A. 10
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
Ans: B
641. The term “Hind Swaraj” was coined by:
A. Tilak
B. Gandhi
C. Annie Besant
D. Aurobindo Ghosh
Ans: B
642. Hind Swaraj was first published in which language?
A. Hindi
B. Urdu
C. Gujarati
D. English
Ans: C
643. Who authored The Discovery of India?
A. Gandhi
B. Nehru
C. Tagore
D. Ambedkar
Ans: B
644. The slogan “Swaraj for the masses” is attributed to:
A. Subhas Bose
B. Nehru
C. Annie Besant
D. Tilak
Ans: D
645. Anandmath and Vande Mataram were written by:
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
C. Dwijendralal Ray
D. Aurobindo Ghosh
Ans: B
646. The “Census of India” is conducted by:
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Statistics
C. Ministry of Law and Justice
D. Planning Commission
Ans: A
647. The first Indian to qualify ICS was:
A. R.C. Dutt
B. Surendranath Banerjee
C. Satyendranath Tagore
D. Aurobindo Ghosh
Ans: C
648. The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as:
A. Ripon Reforms
B. Morley-Minto Reforms
C. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
D. Ilbert Bill
Ans: B
649. The Indian National Congress accepted partition of India in:
A. Lahore Session
B. Cabinet Mission Plan
C. Mountbatten Plan
D. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Ans: C
650. Who among the following was not a part of the Nehru Committee?
A. Motilal Nehru
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. M.R. Jayakar
D. Tej Bahadur Sapru
Ans: B