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 …
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 …