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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Q1. “Inquilab Zindabad” slogan was given by (a) Chandra Shekhar Azad (b) Subhash Chandra Bose (c) Bhagat Singh (d) Iqbal (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Bhagat Singh Explanation: Bhagat Singh, the revolutionary freedom fighter, coined the slogan “Inquilab Zindabad” (Long Live the Revolution) to inspire mass resistance against British rule. It became a symbol of …
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Q1. What was the important reason for the fall of Vijayanagar Empire ? (a) Unity among the Muslim rulers (b) Internal instability and weakness of Princes (c) Moplah’s rebellion (d) Economic bankruptcy (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Unity among the Muslim rulers Explanation: The Battle of Talikota (1565) saw a coalition of Deccan Sultanates unite …
Q1. What is a Scheduled Bank ? (a) A bank having Rs. 1000 crore deposits (b) A bank included in the Second Schedule of the RBI (c) A bank having Rs. 10 crore deposits (d) A bank having Rs. 100 crore deposits (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) A bank included in the Second Schedule of …
Q1. “Chipko movement” in Uttar Pradesh relates to (a) Prevention of felling green trees (b) Prevention of felling of old trees by unauthorised persons (c) Prevention of felling of dead trees by governmental agencies (d) Planting trees on private plots (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Prevention of felling green trees Explanation: The Chipko Movement, initiated …