Q1. Among the following who was the proponent of the ‘Bhakti Cult’ from West Bengal ? (a) Chaitanya Prabhu (b) Ramanujacharyulu (c) Ramanand (d) Kabir (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Chaitanya Prabhu Explanation: Chaitanya Prabhu, also known as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was a key figure in the Bhakti movement in Bengal. He emphasized devotion to Lord …
Q1. Rabindranath Tagore surrendered his title to the British because of (a) Civil Disobedience Movement (b) Non-Cooperation Movement (c) Jallianwalah Bagh massacre (d) Partition of Bengal (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Jallianwalah Bagh massacre Explanation: Following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, where hundreds of peaceful protestors were killed, Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood in …
Q1. Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, this inspiration was derived from (a) American Revolution (b) French Revolution (c) Russian Revolution (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) French Revolution Explanation: The ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity originated from the French Revolution (1789), influencing democratic movements worldwide, including India’s freedom struggle. These principles …
UPSC Prelims PYQ | Sources of Indian Constitution Read More »
Q1. The Lucknow Congress Session of 1916 refers to (a) Concession of separate electorates for the Muslims by the Congress Party (b) Merger of Muslim League into Congress (c) Selection of Muslim leader as the Congress President (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Concession of separate electorates for the Muslims by …
Q1. Who commented “the Cripps Mission was a post-dated cheque on a crashing bank”? (a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Subhash Chandra Bose (d) Sardar Patel (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Mahatma Gandhi Explanation: Gandhi’s remark likened the Cripps Mission’s offer of dominion status after WWII to a worthless promise, given the uncertain future …
Q1. Gandhiji’s “Champaran Movement” was for (a) The security of rights of Harijans (b) Civil disobedience movement (c) Maintaining the unity of Hindu society (d) Solving the problem of the Indigo workers (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) Solving the problem of the Indigo workers Explanation: The Champaran Movement (1917) was Gandhi’s first major satyagraha in …
Q1. Gandhiji started Dandi March in 1930 (a) Against imposition of salt tax laws (b) Against the announcement of communal award (c) Against atrocities committed on Harijans (d) Against all of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Against imposition of salt tax laws Explanation: The Dandi March was a non-violent protest led by Mahatma …
Q1. The cause for the immediate precipitation of the Sepoy Mutiny was (a) Use of cartridges greased with cow fat (b) Doctrine of Lapse (c) The disparity between salaries of Native Sepoys and the British Soldiers (d) The Spread of Christianity (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Use of cartridges greased with cow fat Explanation: The …
Q1. The Home Rule movement was launched by (a) Annie Besant (b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Lala Lajpat Rai (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Annie Besant Explanation: The Home Rule Movement was initiated by Annie Besant in 1916 to demand self-government within the British Empire. It aimed to mobilize public opinion and …
Q1. First Europeans, who started trade with India, were (a) The Portuguese (b) The British (c) The French (d) The Dutch (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) The Portuguese Explanation: The Portuguese, led by Vasco da Gama, were the first Europeans to establish trade links with India in 1498. They set up trading posts and colonies, …