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 …
Q1. Who evolved the national consciousness as a formal concept ? (a) B.G. Tilak (b) Mahatma Gandhi (c) Jawaharlal Nehru (d) Surendranath Bannerjee (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) Surendranath Bannerjee Explanation: Surendranath Bannerjee was among the first Indian leaders to articulate national consciousness, emphasizing political awareness, unity, and self-governance. His efforts laid the ideological foundation …
Q1. “Bijanti” government is compared to the Chola’s for (a) Rural democracy (b) Administrative system (c) Land revenue collection system (d) Display of wealth (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) Display of wealth Explanation: The Bijanti government, likely referring to Vijayanagar rulers, is compared to the Cholas for their grand architecture, temples, and royal patronage, reflecting …
Q1. “Red Shirts” movement aimed at (a) To throw out Britishers from India (b) To promote Communist organisational activities (c) To promote trade union activities (d) All of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) To throw out Britishers from India Explanation: The Red Shirts movement, led by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, was a non-violent …
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