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 …
Q1. Write the correct chronological order of the following events: A. Shifting of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad B. First Battle of Panipat C. Second Battle of Tarain (a) A, B, C (b) C, A, B (c) C, B, A (d) A, C, B Answer: (c) C, B, A Explanation: Chronological order: Second Battle of …
Q1. What is the correct chronological order of the following ? I. First Round Table Conference II. Gandhi-Irwin Pact III. Simon Commission IV. Cripps’ Mission (a) III, I, II, IV (b) I, II, III, IV (c) II, I, III, IV (d) IV, III, II, I (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (a) III, I, II, IV Explanation: …
Q1. What is most significant regarding partition of Bengal in 1905? (a) The English undertook partition without consulting the local population (b) The English established that they were strong people (c) Muslims were separated from other people (d) This paved the way for involvement of people in national movement (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (d) This …
Q1. World Bank loan is given to (a) Make available the currency of a particular country in case of shortage (b) Countries for sound projects for development purposes (c) Improve the social and cultural conditions of a country (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (b) Countries for sound projects for development purposes Explanation: …
Q1. Taj Mahal is reported to be in danger because of (a) Water pollution in Jamuna (b) Stealing of marble bricks (c) Decay of marble due to its age factor (d) Air pollution due to nearby industries (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (d) Air pollution due to nearby industries Explanation: Air pollution, especially from industries near …
Q1. What is the correct order of the following : A. First Battle of Panipat B. Second Battle of Tarain C. Establishment of East India Company (a) B, A, C (b) A, B, C (c) C, A, B (d) C, B, A (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (a) B, A, C Explanation: Chronological order: Second Battle …