Q1. The cause for the immediate precipitation of the Sepoy Mutiny was (a) Use of cartridges greased with cow fat (b) Doctrine of Lapse (c) The disparity between salaries of Native Sepoys and the British Soldiers (d) The Spread of Christianity (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Use of cartridges greased with cow fat Explanation: The …
Q1. The Home Rule movement was launched by (a) Annie Besant (b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Lala Lajpat Rai (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Annie Besant Explanation: The Home Rule Movement was initiated by Annie Besant in 1916 to demand self-government within the British Empire. It aimed to mobilize public opinion and …
Q1. First Europeans, who started trade with India, were (a) The Portuguese (b) The British (c) The French (d) The Dutch (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) The Portuguese Explanation: The Portuguese, led by Vasco da Gama, were the first Europeans to establish trade links with India in 1498. They set up trading posts and colonies, …
Q1. Panchayati Raj administration is primarily aimed (a) To increase agricultural production (b) To ensure rural development (c) To work for the upliftment of Harijans (d) To arouse in the people of each area intensive and continuous interest in the community development programme Answer: (d) To arouse in the people of each area intensive and …
Q1. Which of the following is a dance-drama ? (a) Kathakali (b) Bharatnatyam (c) Odissi (d) Manipuri (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (a) Kathakali Explanation: Kathakali, from Kerala, is a classical dance-drama known for its elaborate costumes, facial expressions, and storytelling through gestures. It combines music, acting, and dance, depicting epic tales.
Q1. The most controversial provision in the 42nd Constitution Amendment is (a) Supremacy of Parliament (b) Enumeration of ten Fundamental Duties (c) Term of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies (d) Primacy to the Directive Principles over the Fundamental Rights (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) Primacy to the Directive Principles over the Fundamental Rights Explanation: The …
Q1. Sudden decrease of birth rate would cause (a) Increase in investment (b) Increase of savings (c) Increase in per capita income (d) Increase in production (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Increase in per capita income Explanation: A decline in birth rate reduces the population growth, leading to higher per capita income as the same …
Q1. The two highest gallantry awards in India are (a) Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra (b) Param Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra (c) Ashok Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra (d) Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra Explanation: The Param Vir Chakra …
Q1. Which of the following Asian languages are UN official languages ? (a) Chinese and Japanese (b) Chinese and Arabic (c) Japanese and Arabic (d) Chinese and Hindi (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Chinese and Arabic Explanation: Among Asian languages, Chinese and Arabic are recognized as official languages of the United Nations. They are used …
Q1. The word ‘secular’ denotes (a) Keeping away from all religions (b) Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens (c) Belief in God (d) Practising different religions (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens Explanation: In the Indian context, secularism means the state does not favor any religion …