Q1. All responsibilities regarding elections in India are entrusted to (a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Chief Justice (d) Chief Election Commissioner (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (d) Chief Election Commissioner Explanation: The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India, which is responsible for conducting free and fair elections across the country. Q2. Which …
Q1. What is true of Indian National Congress during World War II (a) It demanded for its co-operation with the British that a provincial national government may be set up at the centre (b) It extended full support to the Indian National Army to oust the British from India (c) It decided to extend full …
Q1. Which of the following is not related to the Gandhara School of Art ? (a) Ellora (b) Ajanta (c) Khajuraho (d) Elephanta (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (c) Khajuraho Explanation: The Gandhara School of Art is known for Greco-Buddhist sculptures, while Khajuraho is famous for erotic temple carvings, belonging to a different artistic tradition. Q2. …
Q1. The DYARCHY as introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919 postulated which of the following ? (a) A system of dual government in Bengal (b) Backward classes were entitled to vote (c) A few subjects were transferred to the Provincial Ministries and the rest retained by the Executive Council (d) Hindus and Muslims …
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Q1. Who started Bhoodan Movement in India ? (a) Gandhiji (b) Jayaprakash Narayan (c) Vinoba Bhave (d) Jawaharlal Nehru (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (c) Vinoba Bhave Explanation: The Bhoodan Movement was initiated by Vinoba Bhave in 1951, aiming to persuade landowners to voluntarily donate land to the landless, promoting non-violent land redistribution. Q2. To ensure …
Q1. Civil Disobedience Movement was suspended in 1921 because (a) Violence broke out at Chauri Chaura (b) Gandhiji was arrested for five years (c) Government accepted the demands of Indian leaders (d) People were not supporting this movement Answer: (a) Violence broke out at Chauri Chaura Explanation: The Chauri Chaura incident involved violent clashes, prompting …
Q1. Neolithic period of age is not characterised by (a) Agriculture (b) Use of copper (c) Domestication of animals (d) Fishing Answer: (b) Use of copper Explanation: The Neolithic period is known for stone tools, agriculture, and animal domestication, but not for the use of copper, which began in the Chalcolithic age.
Q1. Gandhiji opposed the untouchability and he wanted (a) The Harijans to revolt against it (b) The people of India to give treatment of equality to the untouchables (c) Untouchability to be declared a crime under law (d) A social revolution to create a society based on equality (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) The people …
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 …