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Q1 · Indus Valley Civilisation
Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation is located in present-day Gujarat?
- A. Kalibangan
- B. Lothal
- C. Banawali
- D. Rakhigarhi
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Lothal is an important Indus Valley site located in Gujarat, known for its dockyard and evidence of maritime trade.
Q2 · Buddhism & Jainism
The Fourth Buddhist Council, which led to the division of Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana schools, was held under the patronage of which ruler?
- A. Ashoka
- B. Kanishka
- C. Harsha
- D. Chandragupta Maurya
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held under the patronage of King Kanishka of the Kushan Empire, which resulted in the formal division into Hinayana and Mahayana traditions.
Q3 · Maratha Empire
Who among the following was the founder of the Maratha Empire?
- A. Baji Rao I
- B. Balaji Vishwanath
- C. Shivaji Maharaj
- D. Sambhaji
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Shivaji Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire in 1674 by establishing an independent state carved out of the declining Adilshahi sultanate and Mughal territories.
Q4 · Social & Economic Impact of British Rule
Which social reform act, passed during British rule, abolished the practice of Sati?
- A. Widow Remarriage Act, 1856
- B. Bengal Sati Regulation, 1829
- C. Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
- D. Hindu Code Bill, 1950
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Bengal Sati Regulation Act of 1829 was passed under Governor-General Lord William Bentinck, declaring sati illegal and punishable.
Q5 · Mahatma Gandhi & Leaders
The Champaran Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917 was primarily related to which issue?
- A. Salt tax
- B. Indigo plantation workers' rights
- C. Textile mill workers' wages
- D. Khilafat movement
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) was Gandhi's first major movement in India, supporting indigo farmers against oppressive plantation owners in Bihar.
Q6 · Government of India Act 1935
Which of the following features was introduced by the Government of India Act 1935?
- A. Establishment of dyarchy in the provinces
- B. Abolition of provincial dyarchy and introduction of provincial autonomy
- C. Introduction of communal electorate system
- D. Establishment of Indian Councils with advisory powers
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Government of India Act 1935 abolished the system of dyarchy in provinces and introduced provincial autonomy, while also proposing dyarchy at the center.
Q7 · Deserts & Dry Areas
The Thar Desert is primarily located in which Indian state?
- A. Gujarat
- B. Rajasthan
- C. Haryana
- D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is mainly located in western Rajasthan and extends into Gujarat and Pakistan.
Q8 · Azad Hind Fauj & Subhash Chandra Bose
Who among the following was NOT associated with the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army)?
- A. Subhash Chandra Bose
- B. Lakshmi Sahgal
- C. Shah Nawaz Khan
- D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a leader of the Indian National Congress and was not associated with the Azad Hind Fauj, which was led by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Q9 · Political Geography (India & World)
Which of the following pairs of state and capital is correctly matched?
- A. Nagaland - Kohima
- B. Meghalaya - Imphal
- C. Tripura - Aizawl
- D. Manipur - Shillong
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. Meghalaya's capital is Shillong, Tripura's capital is Agartala, and Manipur's capital is Imphal.
Q10 · Mixed Economy Development
Which of the following best describes India's 'mixed economy' model adopted post-independence?
- A. Complete state control over all industries and trade
- B. Coexistence of public and private sectors with strategic state intervention
- C. Free-market economy with minimal government regulation
- D. Complete privatization with foreign direct investment
Answer and solution
Answer: B
India's mixed economy model allowed coexistence of both public and private sectors, with the state playing a strategic role in key industries and planning.
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