1. During the freedom struggle of the Hyderabad State, who from the following made an attempt to assassinate the Nizam by throwing a bomb at him on 4th December 1947 ? (1) Devisingh Chouhan (2) Digambar Kulkarni (3) Vinayak Vidyalankar (4) Narayan Pawar Answer: (1) Devisingh Chouhan Explanation: Devisingh Chouhan was involved in the Hyderabad …
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Download Question Paper Download Answer Key 1. The state of ‘Maharashtra with Mumbai’ was established on 1st May 1960. How many districts and Talukas were there in newly created Maharashtra State. (a) 26 Dist. (b) 28 Dist. (c) 239 Talukas (d) 229 Talukas Answer Options : (1) (a) and (c) correct (2) (b) and (d) …
Download Question Paper Download Answer Key Q1. Observe the following statements: (a) Sagar cyclonic storm originated in May 2019 in Arabian Sea. (b) Sagar cyclonic storm disrupted properties on South Konkan coast. (1) Statement (a) is correct (2) Statement (b) is correct (3) Statements (a) and (b) are correct (4) Statements (a) and (b) are …
Section: A 1 a). On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry: Lunkaransar Raidak River Ekta Nagar Chandanwari Babina Tatipaka Along Airport Karaikal Panna Ans: …
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Truncated spurs are steep-sided cliff formations created when glaciers erode pre-existing interlocking spurs in river valleys. Formation Process Originally, rivers carve V-shaped valleys with interlocking spurs – rock ridges that extend into the valley, forcing water to zigzag around them. During glaciation, valley glaciers move in straight paths down valleys, unlike meandering rivers. The massive …
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UPSC Civil Services Main Examination – 2025Essay PaperTime Allowed: 3 HoursMaximum Marks: 250 Instructions: Write two essays, choosing one topic from each of the following Sections A and B, in about 1000–1200 words each: 125 × 2 = 250 marks SECTION–A Truth knows no color. The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy …
With the Battle of Buxar (1764 CE) and the grant of Diwani rights (1765 CE), Bihar, along with Bengal and Orissa, came under the administration of the English East India Company. This marked the beginning of British rule in Bihar, which continued until India’s independence in 1947. Early British Administration After 1765, the Company directly …
After the decline of the Mughal Empire, Bihar came under the control of the Nawabs of Bengal, who ruled Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa as semi-independent rulers while nominally acknowledging Mughal sovereignty. Rise of the Nawabs In 1717 CE, Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar granted the governorship of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa to Murshid Quli Khan. The Nawabs …
The Sur Empire was established by Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan ruler from Sasaram in Bihar, after defeating the Mughals. His reign marked an era of strong administration, economic prosperity, and infrastructure development. Rise of Sher Shah Suri Born as Farid Khan, he earned the title ‘Sher Khan’ after killing a tiger single-handedly. He served …
The Mughal period in Bihar began after the Battle of Panipat (1526 CE) and the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India. Bihar played a strategic role in the Mughal administration due to its fertile land, trade routes, and proximity to Bengal. Early Phase under Babur and Humayun After Babur’s victory at Panipat (1526 CE), …