Q1. Who introduced the ‘Civil Services’ in India ? (a) Lord Dalhousie (b) Lord Curzon (c) Lord Wellesley (d) Lord Cornwallis (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (d) Lord Cornwallis Explanation: Lord Cornwallis is credited with introducing the modern civil services in India, emphasizing merit-based recruitment and administrative reforms.
Q1. Saka era commenced from (a) 78 AD (b) 120 AD (c) 1000 AD (d) 1953 AD (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (a) 78 AD Explanation: The Saka Era began in 78 AD, introduced by King Kanishka, and is used in the Indian national calendar. Q2. Which of the following was the most important characteristic of …
Q1. Who was the founder of the Servants of India Society ? (a) G. K. Gokhale (b) K. M. Roy (c) M. K. Gandhi (d) B. G. Tilak (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (a) G. K. Gokhale Explanation: Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to promote education, social reform, and national …
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Q1. At which place Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon ? (a) Sarnath (b) Lumbini (c) Bodh Gaya (d) Vaishali (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Sarnath Explanation: Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, known as the Dharmachakra Pravartana, marking the beginning of his teaching journey. Q2. In which way Sarnath is associated with …
Q1. Who is regarded as the greatest lawgiver of ancient India ? (a) Megasthanese (b) Panini (c) Manu (d) Kautilya (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (c) Manu Explanation: Manu is traditionally considered the greatest lawgiver in ancient India, known for the Manusmriti, which laid down social, legal, and moral codes for society. Q2. Name the God …
Q1. Aim of Swaraj Party was to (a) Enter the Legislative Councils by contesting elections in order to wreck the legislatures from within (b) Boycott the foreign goods (c) Launch a non-cooperation movement against the British (d) Adopt Swadeshi in piece goods on a vast scale (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Enter the Legislative Councils …
Q1. Swadeshi movement started during (a) Anti-Bengal partition movement (b) Non-Cooperation Movement (c) Civil Disobedience Movement (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Anti-Bengal partition movement Explanation: The Swadeshi Movement began in 1905 as a response to the partition of Bengal by the British. It encouraged boycott of foreign goods and promotion …
Q1. Who participated the least in the Indian National Movement ? (a) Capitalists (b) Landlords and Merchants (c) Princes of States (d) Government officials (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Princes of States Explanation: The Princes of Indian States largely remained loyal to the British, fearing loss of privileges and autonomy. Their limited participation contrasts with …
Q1. Which is not the Indo-Aryan language? (a) Gujarati (b) Tamil (c) Oriya (d) Marathi (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Tamil Explanation: Tamil belongs to the Dravidian language family, not Indo-Aryan. In contrast, Gujarati, Oriya, and Marathi are Indo-Aryan languages, derived from Sanskrit and Prakrit roots, spoken mainly in northern and central India.
Q1. Why could British only succeed in trade and commerce in India ? (a) Because of government backing (b) Quality of merchandise (c) Naval superiority (d) All of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) All of the above Explanation: The British succeeded in Indian trade due to state support, superior naval power, and competitive …