Q1. “Golan Heights” belonging to country “A” were captured by a country “B”. Which of the following are “A” and “B” respectively ? (a) Syria and Israel (b) Israel and Syria (c) Syria and Egypt (d) Egypt and Israel (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Syria and Israel Explanation: The Golan Heights, originally part of Syria, …
Q1. The crop which grows in alluvial soil and needs 150 cm rainfall is (a) Wheat (b) Rice (c) Groundnut (d) Sugarcane (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Rice Explanation: Rice thrives in alluvial soil and requires high rainfall (around 150 cm). It is a water-intensive crop, commonly grown in river basins and monsoon-fed regions, making …
Q1. The French supremacy in India came to an end with the (a) Battle of Wandiwash (b) Battle of Plassey (c) Battle of Buxar (d) Battle of Panipat (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Battle of Wandiwash Explanation: The Battle of Wandiwash (1760) was a decisive conflict between the British and the French, resulting in the …
Q1. The purpose of Mohammad Ghazni’s attack on India was (a) To plunder the wealth of India (b) To spread Islam in India (c) To rule over the territories of India (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) To plunder the wealth of India Explanation: Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India 17 times, primarily …
Q1. “Mansabdars” in Mughal period were (a) Landlords and Zamindars (b) Officials of the state (c) Those who had to give revenue (d) Revenue collectors (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Landlords and Zamindars Explanation: Mansabdars were military and administrative officers under the Mughal system, assigned ranks (mansabs) and responsible for maintaining troops. They were often …
Q1. Which of the following Muslim rulers enforced price control system ? (a) Alauddin Khilji (b) Mohd. Tughlaq (c) Iltutmish (d) Balban (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Alauddin Khilji Explanation: Alauddin Khilji implemented a rigid price control system to regulate market prices, prevent hoarding, and ensure affordable supplies for his army. His reforms were among …
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Q1. The worship of idols started in India in (a) Pre-Aryan period (b) Gupta period (c) Mauryan period (d) Kushan period (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Gupta period Explanation: Idol worship became prominent during the Gupta period, which saw the flourishing of Hindu art and temple architecture. This era marked the transition from Vedic rituals …
Q1. “Sufi Sect” originated and developed in (a) Christianity (b) Islam (c) Hinduism (d) Zoroastrianism (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Islam Explanation: The Sufi sect is a mystical branch of Islam, focusing on spiritual closeness to God through love, devotion, and inner purification. It emerged in the 8th century, spreading across Asia and Africa, often …
Q1. Who was the Prime Minister of U.K. at the time of India’s Independence ? (a) Lord Attlee (b) Winston Churchill (c) Lord Mountbatten (d) Harold Wilson (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Lord Attlee Explanation: Clement Attlee, leader of the Labour Party, was the Prime Minister of the UK when India gained independence in 1947. …
Q1. The Interim Government at the Centre after independence was formed (a) After the visit of Cripps Mission (b) Before the visit of Cripps Mission (c) After Mountbatten submitted his plan (d) After the visit of the Cabinet Mission (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) After the visit of the Cabinet Mission Explanation: The Interim Government …