Q1. Who among the following Governors-General introduced the Dual System of Government ? (a) Lord Wellesley (b) Lord Canning (c) Lord Clive (d) Lord Rippon (UPSC Prelims 1985) Answer: (c) Lord Clive Explanation: Lord Clive introduced the Dual System of Government in Bengal after the Battle of Buxar (1764). This system separated revenue collection (by …
Q1. Study the frequency of the following electromagnetic radiations and select the correct relationship (‘>’ implies greater than): I. : Infra-red II. : Microwave III. : Ultra-violet (a) I > II > III (b) III > I > II (c) III > II > I (d) II > III > I (UPSC Prelims 1985) Answer: …
Q1. Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in legislatures ? (a) The Indian Councils Act. 1909 (b) The Indian Councils Act, 1919 (c) The Government of India Act, 1935 (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1985) Answer: (a) The Indian Councils Act. 1909 Explanation: The Indian Councils …
The photoelectric effect is one of the most revolutionary phenomena in physics that shattered classical wave theory and laid the foundation for quantum mechanics. Discovered by Heinrich Hertz in 1887 and explained by Albert Einstein in 1905 (for which he won the Nobel Prize), this effect demonstrates the particle nature of light. What is the …
Q. The work functions of cesium (Cs) and lithium (Li) metals are 1.9 eV and 2.5 eV, respectively. If light of wavelength 550 nm is incident on the surfaces of these two metals, the photoelectric effect will be observed in which of the following cases? Lithium only Neither cesium nor lithium Both cesium and lithium …
Q1: Drift speed of electrons, when 1.5 A of current flows in a copper wire of cross-sectional area 5 mm2 is v. If the electron density of copper is 9 × 1028/m3 the value of v in mm/s is close to (Take charge of electron to be = 1.6 × 10–19 C) (a) 3 (b) 0.2 (c) 2 …
Q1. “The original structure of the Indian Constitution cannot be changed”. In which of the following cases, Supreme Court of India gave this verdict ? (a) The Golak Nath case (b) The Minerva Mills case (c) The Kesavananda Bharati case (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1985) Answer: (c) The Kesavananda Bharati case Explanation: …
Q1. The first Civil Disobedience Movement was started by Gandhiji after the (a) Rowlatt Act of 1919 (b) Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 (c) Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 (d) Arrival of Cripps’ Mission in 1942 (UPSC Prelims 1985) Answer: (a) Rowlatt Act of 1919 Explanation: The Rowlatt Act of 1919, which allowed detention without …
Q1. Write the correct order of occurrence of the following activities while completing the construction of a house Plastering White-washing Electrification Furnishing (a) 1-3-2-4 (b) 3-1-2-4 (c) 3-2-1-4 (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (b) 3-1-2-4 Explanation: The correct sequence is: Electrification (wiring before walls are sealed) Plastering (smoothens surfaces) White-washing (final wall …
Q1. Assertion (A): In 1946 in Bombay the ratings of the Royal Indian Navy rose in open mutiny against the British. Reason (R): The Royal Indian Navy joined the INA (a) A and R both are incorrect (b) A is correct but R is incorrect (c) A and R are correct and R is the …