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Prelims 2015

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementGandhian Satyagrahas and Early Mass PoliticsMedium
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Gandhian Satyagrahas and Early Mass Politics
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Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
2015 · Q16

Prelims 2015, question 16: Gandhian Satyagrahas and Early Mass Politics

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'. 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League. 3. Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementColonial Economy, Land Revenue and DeindustrialisationEasy
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Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation
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Early Nationalism, Moderates and Extremists
2015 · Q20

Prelims 2015, question 20: Colonial Economy, Land Revenue and Deindustrialisation

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. G. Subramania Iyer 3. R. C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementOrganisations, Personalities and Political IdeologiesMedium
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Organisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies
2015 · Q26

Prelims 2015, question 26: Organisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies

With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements : 1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes. 2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat. 3. It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Centre-State Administrative and Financial Relations
2015 · Q28

Prelims 2015, question 28: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryEarly Medieval Regional KingdomsEasy
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Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms
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Peninsular Plateau, Hills and Residual Relief
2015 · Q35

Prelims 2015, question 35: Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms

Consider the following pairs : Medieval Indian State Present Region 1. Champaka : Central India 2. Durgara : Jammu 3. Kuluta : Malabar Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryBuddhism, Jainism and Shramana TraditionsEasy
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Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions
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Mahajanapadas and Rise of States
2015 · Q39

Prelims 2015, question 39: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMughal Empire and AdministrationMedium
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Mughal Empire and Administration
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Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage
2015 · Q41

Prelims 2015, question 41: Mughal Empire and Administration

Consider the following : The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementCivil Disobedience, Round Tables and Poona PactEasy
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Civil Disobedience, Round Tables and Poona Pact
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Organisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies
2015 · Q46

Prelims 2015, question 46: Civil Disobedience, Round Tables and Poona Pact

Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryVijayanagara and Bahmani KingdomsMedium
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Vijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms
2015 · Q47

Prelims 2015, question 47: Vijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms

Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementEarly Nationalism, Moderates and ExtremistsEasy
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Early Nationalism, Moderates and Extremists
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Organisations, Personalities and Political Ideologies
2015 · Q48

Prelims 2015, question 48: Early Nationalism, Moderates and Extremists

Consider the following statements : 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. 2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsMedium
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Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions
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Partition, Independence and Post-Independence Consolidation
2015 · Q51

Prelims 2015, question 51: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts. 3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureArt & CultureSculpture, Painting and IconographyEasy
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Sculpture, Painting and Iconography
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Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage · Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites
2015 · Q54

Prelims 2015, question 54: Sculpture, Painting and Iconography

With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryMedieval Economy and SocietyMedium
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Medieval Economy and Society
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Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms
2015 · Q55

Prelims 2015, question 55: Medieval Economy and Society

With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system? 1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority 2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land 3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsEasy
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Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
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Early Nationalism, Moderates and Extremists
2015 · Q68

Prelims 2015, question 68: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements

Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?

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History & CultureArt & CultureLiterature, Languages and Textual TraditionsEasy
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Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions
2015 · Q75

Prelims 2015, question 75: Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions

Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

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History & CultureArt & CultureRegional Art Forms and Cultural ExchangeEasy
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Regional Art Forms and Cultural Exchange
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Sculpture, Painting and Iconography
2015 · Q96

Prelims 2015, question 96: Regional Art Forms and Cultural Exchange

Kalamkari painting refers to

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