The Carnatic Wars (1746-1763) represent one of the most pivotal series of conflicts in Indian history, fundamentally altering the balance of power in South India and establishing the foundation for British colonial dominance. These three successive wars between the English East India Company and the French East India Company, fought primarily in the Carnatic region …
The 18th century witnessed one of the most decisive contests in world history as the English East India Company and the French East India Company battled for commercial and territorial dominance in India. This struggle, spanning over a century, would ultimately determine not only the fate of European colonialism in the subcontinent but also reshape …
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The arrival of the Portuguese and Dutch in India during the Age of Exploration fundamentally transformed the subcontinent’s relationship with the wider world. These two maritime powers pioneered European presence in the Indian Ocean, establishing trading networks and territorial settlements that would reshape India’s economic and political landscape for centuries. The Portuguese Era: First European …
The arrival of Europeans in India during the late 15th and early 16th centuries marked a transformative period in the subcontinent’s history. What began as modest trading ventures gradually evolved into extensive colonial establishments that would reshape India’s political, economic, and social landscape for centuries to come. The Portuguese Pioneers The Portuguese were the first …
Q1 Consider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways. The Head Quarters of the North Western Railway are located at Jodhpur. ‘Indrail pass’ a travel-as-you-please ticket has been created especially for freedom and sports persons who have represented India in any game/sport. Fairy Queen is a train using the world’s oldest working engine and the …
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1. Regarding the use of Suxamethonium, which statement is correct? (A) Tachycardia is a complication (B) Phase II block occurs more commonly with neonates (C) Prolonged duration of action may be seen in around one patient in 40 (D) Can raise the serum potassium by 0.5 mmol/ L Answer: D Explanation: Suxamethonium (also known as …
Download Question Paper Download Answer Sheet Pause! Please solve the MCQs and Match your answers before reading the solution. 1. Choose the word with the correct spelling. (A) Omelette (B) Omlet (C) Omelet (D) Omlett Answer: (A) Omelette Explanation: The word “Omelette” is the correct spelling in British English, which is commonly used in formal …
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Q1 With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements: Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to …
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Q1 Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babar to invade India was (a) An uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi (b) A cousin of Ibrahim Lodi who was ill-treated and expelled form the country (c) The father of Dilawar Khan to whom cruel treatment was meted out by …
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Q1 A complete cycle of a traffic light takes 60 seconds. During each cycle the light is green for 25 second, yellow for 5 second and red for 30 second. At a randomly chosen time, the probability that the light will not be green is (a) 1/3 (b) 1/4 (c) 5/12 (d) 7/12 Answer: (d) …
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