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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
‘Policy of Intrusive Surveillance’ was adopted by which of the following Governor– Generals?
Correct
Ans) d
Exp) Option (d) is the correct answer.
Lord Curzon adopted the policy of Patronage and ‘intrusive surveillance’. He thought the relation between states and government were neither feudal nor federal, but a type not based on a treaty but consisting of a
series of relationships having grown under different historical conditions that, in the course of time, gradually conformed to a single line – uniformly dependent on British government and considered as an integral part of Indian Political system. The new trend seemed to reduce all states to a single type— uniformly dependent on the British Government and considered as an integral part of Indian political system. The policy of cordial cooperation began to counter progressive and revolutionary developments in the face of large-scale political unrests.
Source) The Movement of the Working Class (Spectrum)
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Ans) d
Exp) Option (d) is the correct answer.
Lord Curzon adopted the policy of Patronage and ‘intrusive surveillance’. He thought the relation between states and government were neither feudal nor federal, but a type not based on a treaty but consisting of a
series of relationships having grown under different historical conditions that, in the course of time, gradually conformed to a single line – uniformly dependent on British government and considered as an integral part of Indian Political system. The new trend seemed to reduce all states to a single type— uniformly dependent on the British Government and considered as an integral part of Indian political system. The policy of cordial cooperation began to counter progressive and revolutionary developments in the face of large-scale political unrests.
Source) The Movement of the Working Class (Spectrum)
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
With reference to the ‘Indigo Revolt’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It was led by Degambar and Bishnu Biswas.
2. It was the result of high taxation on indigo cultivators.
3. Indigo commission was set up to view the situation.
4. It happened in Bihar.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans) c
Exp) Option (c) is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Indigo revolt (1859-1860) by Bengal indigo cultivators led by Degambar and Bishnu Biswas.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The revolt was against the terms imposed by European planters (not high taxation).
Statement 3 is correct. Indigo commission was set up to view the situation in 1860. Statement 4 is incorrect. Revolt was happened at Nadia district Bengal (not Bihar). Source) A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir; Appendices 7 ‘Peasant movement’.
Incorrect
Ans) c
Exp) Option (c) is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Indigo revolt (1859-1860) by Bengal indigo cultivators led by Degambar and Bishnu Biswas.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The revolt was against the terms imposed by European planters (not high taxation).
Statement 3 is correct. Indigo commission was set up to view the situation in 1860. Statement 4 is incorrect. Revolt was happened at Nadia district Bengal (not Bihar). Source) A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir; Appendices 7 ‘Peasant movement’.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
With reference to ‘Phadke’s Ramosi Uprising’, consider the following statements:
1. It was led by Bishnu Biswas Phadke.
2. It was against the high taxes on farmers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans) d
Exp) Option (d) is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Ramosi Uprising (1877-1887) was led by Balwant Phadke (not Bishnu Biswas Phadke).
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ramosi uprising was against the British failure to take up anti-famine measures (not high taxes on farmers).
KB) A revolt was led by Vasudev Balwant Phadke in 1877-78 in the Vashi & Panvel area of Maharashtra. Phadke is known as father of the armed struggle for India’s independence. He created a group called
Ramoshi, which was the group of Ramoshis, Kolis, Bhils and Dhangars communities in Maharashtra and the actually the “organized political dacoits”. He was captured and imprisoned in 1879 and died in 1883.
Source) A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir; Appendices 7 ‘Peasant movement’.
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Ans) d
Exp) Option (d) is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Ramosi Uprising (1877-1887) was led by Balwant Phadke (not Bishnu Biswas Phadke).
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ramosi uprising was against the British failure to take up anti-famine measures (not high taxes on farmers).
KB) A revolt was led by Vasudev Balwant Phadke in 1877-78 in the Vashi & Panvel area of Maharashtra. Phadke is known as father of the armed struggle for India’s independence. He created a group called
Ramoshi, which was the group of Ramoshis, Kolis, Bhils and Dhangars communities in Maharashtra and the actually the “organized political dacoits”. He was captured and imprisoned in 1879 and died in 1883.
Source) A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir; Appendices 7 ‘Peasant movement’.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Ellora caves have monasteries associated with Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
2. Elephanta caves were originally a Buddhist site, later dominated by the Shaivite faith.
3. Bagh caves are associated with Jainism only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans) a
Exp) Option (a) is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Ellora cave is 100km away from Ajanta caves and has 32 Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain caves. It is unique in this way as it has monasteries associated with all the three major religions of the
time. It has been dated from 5 th CE to 11 th AD. It is also unique as it has a confluence of many styles at one place. Another unique achievement is the presence of triple-storey caves (Ajanta only had double-storey caves. Cave no.16 is known as Kailash Leni – a rock cut temple that has been carved out of a single rock.
Statement 2 is correct. Elephanta caves are located near Mumbai in Maharashtra. These caves are
contemporary to Ellora. It includes both Hindu and Buddhist sculptures. It was originally a Buddhist site which was later dominated by the Shaivite faith. The caves include the famous sculpture of ‘Ardhanarishvara’.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Bagh caves located near Indore in Madhya Pradesh. These caves are famous for their tempera style mural paintings. Bagh caves are related to Buddhism and not Jainism.
Source) An Introduction to Indian Art, Class XI NCERT, Chapter 4, page no. – 43
Incorrect
Ans) a
Exp) Option (a) is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Ellora cave is 100km away from Ajanta caves and has 32 Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain caves. It is unique in this way as it has monasteries associated with all the three major religions of the
time. It has been dated from 5 th CE to 11 th AD. It is also unique as it has a confluence of many styles at one place. Another unique achievement is the presence of triple-storey caves (Ajanta only had double-storey caves. Cave no.16 is known as Kailash Leni – a rock cut temple that has been carved out of a single rock.
Statement 2 is correct. Elephanta caves are located near Mumbai in Maharashtra. These caves are
contemporary to Ellora. It includes both Hindu and Buddhist sculptures. It was originally a Buddhist site which was later dominated by the Shaivite faith. The caves include the famous sculpture of ‘Ardhanarishvara’.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Bagh caves located near Indore in Madhya Pradesh. These caves are famous for their tempera style mural paintings. Bagh caves are related to Buddhism and not Jainism.
Source) An Introduction to Indian Art, Class XI NCERT, Chapter 4, page no. – 43
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statement regarding
‘Monpa Handmade Paper’:
1. It is a heritage hand paper artform of Ladakh region.
2. It is made from the bark of a local tree ‘Shugu Sheng’.
3. The paper is used for writing Buddhist scriptures and hymns in monasteries.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans) b
Exp) Option b is correct.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Monpa Handmade Paper is a heritage hand paper artform of Arunachal Pradesh. This handmade paper is also called as Mon Shugu in the local dialect and is integral to the vibrant culture of the local tribes in Tawang.
Statement 2 is correct. The fine-textured Monpa handmade paper is made from the bark of a local tree called Shugu Sheng, which has medicinal values too.
Statement 3 is correct. The paper has great historic and religious significance as it is the paper used for writing Buddhist scriptures and hymns in monasteries.
Knowledge Base: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has revived the 1000-year-old Monpa Handmade Paper of Arunachal Pradesh by commissioning a Monpa handmade paper making unit in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The paper unit will also serve as a training center for the local youths to sustain
the tradition.
Source: Factly News articles for December 29, 2020 | | Factly (forumias.com)
Incorrect
Ans) b
Exp) Option b is correct.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Monpa Handmade Paper is a heritage hand paper artform of Arunachal Pradesh. This handmade paper is also called as Mon Shugu in the local dialect and is integral to the vibrant culture of the local tribes in Tawang.
Statement 2 is correct. The fine-textured Monpa handmade paper is made from the bark of a local tree called Shugu Sheng, which has medicinal values too.
Statement 3 is correct. The paper has great historic and religious significance as it is the paper used for writing Buddhist scriptures and hymns in monasteries.
Knowledge Base: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has revived the 1000-year-old Monpa Handmade Paper of Arunachal Pradesh by commissioning a Monpa handmade paper making unit in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The paper unit will also serve as a training center for the local youths to sustain
the tradition.
Source: Factly News articles for December 29, 2020 | | Factly (forumias.com)
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Mallakhamba is a traditional sport of Madhya Pradesh.
2. It involves gymnasts performing aerial yoga with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole.
3. It has been included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans) a
Exp) Option a is correct.
Statement 1 is correct. Mallakhamba is a traditional sport from Indian subcontinent and has been well- known in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Statement 2 is correct. Mallakhamba involves gymnasts performing aerial yoga or gymnastic postures and wrestling grips in concert with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole, cane, or rope.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Mallakhamba is not included in UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
India has a total of 13 intangible cultural heritages included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. These include: Kutiyattam, the tradition of Vedic chanting, Ramlila, Ramman, Mudiyettu, Kalbelia folk songs and dances, Chauu Dance, Buddhist chanting of Ladakh, Sankritana, Craft of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Nowruz, Yoga, and Kumbh Mela
Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth
Games 2021.The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba. Knowledge Base:
Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021.The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba.
Incorrect
Ans) a
Exp) Option a is correct.
Statement 1 is correct. Mallakhamba is a traditional sport from Indian subcontinent and has been well- known in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Statement 2 is correct. Mallakhamba involves gymnasts performing aerial yoga or gymnastic postures and wrestling grips in concert with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole, cane, or rope.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Mallakhamba is not included in UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
India has a total of 13 intangible cultural heritages included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. These include: Kutiyattam, the tradition of Vedic chanting, Ramlila, Ramman, Mudiyettu, Kalbelia folk songs and dances, Chauu Dance, Buddhist chanting of Ladakh, Sankritana, Craft of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Nowruz, Yoga, and Kumbh Mela
Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth
Games 2021.The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba. Knowledge Base:
Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021.The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
With reference to ‘Chhau dance’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The dance enacts episodes from epics and local folklores.
2. It is taught to male dancers from families of traditional artists or from local communities.
3. The dance is performed at night with the musical instruments like reed pipes mohuri and shehnai.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Ans) d
Exp) Option d is correct.
Statement 1 is correct. Chhau dance is a tradition from eastern India that enacts episodes from epics including the Mahabharata and Ramayana, local folklore and abstract themes.
Statement 2 is correct. Chhau is taught to male dancers from families of traditional artists or from local communities and it binds together people from different social strata and ethnic background with diverse social practices, beliefs, professions and languages.
Statement 3 is correct. The dance is performed at night in an open space to traditional and folk melodies, played on the reed pipes mohuri and shehnai. The reverberating drumbeats of a variety of drums dominate the accompanying music ensemble.
Source: Factly News articles for December 26, 2020 | | Factly (forumias.com) Chhau dance – intangible heritage – Culture Sector – UNESCO
Incorrect
Ans) d
Exp) Option d is correct.
Statement 1 is correct. Chhau dance is a tradition from eastern India that enacts episodes from epics including the Mahabharata and Ramayana, local folklore and abstract themes.
Statement 2 is correct. Chhau is taught to male dancers from families of traditional artists or from local communities and it binds together people from different social strata and ethnic background with diverse social practices, beliefs, professions and languages.
Statement 3 is correct. The dance is performed at night in an open space to traditional and folk melodies, played on the reed pipes mohuri and shehnai. The reverberating drumbeats of a variety of drums dominate the accompanying music ensemble.
Source: Factly News articles for December 26, 2020 | | Factly (forumias.com) Chhau dance – intangible heritage – Culture Sector – UNESCO
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding
‘Attorney General of India’:
1. Attorney General should be a person qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
2. Term of the office of Attorney General is five years as per the Constitution.
3. All the immunities and privileges that are available to a member of Parliament is also enjoyed by Attorney General.
4. He/she is debarred from private legal practice.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans) a
Exp) Option a is correct.
Statement 1 is correct. The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the president. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. In other words, he must be a citizen of India and he must have been a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten
years or an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the president.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The term of office of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the president. This means that he may be removed by the president at any time. He may also quit his office by submitting his resignation to the president. Conventionally, he resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.
Statement 3 is correct. Attorney General has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which
he may be named a member, but without a right to vote. He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Attorney General is not a full-time counsel for the Government. He does not fall in the category of government servants. He is not debarred from private legal practice.
Source: The Hindu e-Paper Today: ePaper replica of the print newspaper Chapter 50 Attorney General of India pg 810 of 5th edition pdf
Incorrect
Ans) a
Exp) Option a is correct.
Statement 1 is correct. The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the president. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. In other words, he must be a citizen of India and he must have been a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten
years or an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the president.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The term of office of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the president. This means that he may be removed by the president at any time. He may also quit his office by submitting his resignation to the president. Conventionally, he resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.
Statement 3 is correct. Attorney General has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which
he may be named a member, but without a right to vote. He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Attorney General is not a full-time counsel for the Government. He does not fall in the category of government servants. He is not debarred from private legal practice.
Source: The Hindu e-Paper Today: ePaper replica of the print newspaper Chapter 50 Attorney General of India pg 810 of 5th edition pdf
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
According to Indian Constitution Article 164(1B), if any member of the Legislative Assembly is disqualified as a member of the Assembly, then
Correct
Ans) b
Exp) Option b is correct.
Article 164(1B) states that any member of the Legislative Assembly either the house or the council, belonging to any political party, if disqualified as a member of the Assembly, shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a Minister for the period of their disqualification.
News: Karnataka High Court has held that Member of Legislative Council(MLC) Vishwanath stands disqualified under the anti-defection law and hence cannot be inducted into the state cabinet.
Source: Factly articles for December 2, 2020 | | Factly (forumias.com)
Incorrect
Ans) b
Exp) Option b is correct.
Article 164(1B) states that any member of the Legislative Assembly either the house or the council, belonging to any political party, if disqualified as a member of the Assembly, shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a Minister for the period of their disqualification.
News: Karnataka High Court has held that Member of Legislative Council(MLC) Vishwanath stands disqualified under the anti-defection law and hence cannot be inducted into the state cabinet.
Source: Factly articles for December 2, 2020 | | Factly (forumias.com)
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. The procedure of summoning of Parliament is based on the provision of Government of India Act, 1935.
2. Indian Constitution provides for a fixed parliamentary calendar to be followed by the Members of the Parliament.
3. The decision to convene a session of Parliament is taken by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans) c
Statement 1 is correct
The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of the Constitution. It is based on the provision of Government of India Act, 1935.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Constitution does not specify when or for how many days Parliament should meet. Article 85 only requires that there should not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions of Parliament. Indian constitution does not provide for a fixed parliamentary calendar. By convention (i.e., not provided by the Constitution), Parliament meets for three sessions in a year.
Statement 3 is correct.
The power to convene a session of Parliament rests with the Government. The decision is taken by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs which is formalised by the President, in whose name MPs are summoned to meet for a session.
Source: December-EPIC-V.5.pdf (forumias.com) Pg no 92
Incorrect
Ans) c
Statement 1 is correct
The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of the Constitution. It is based on the provision of Government of India Act, 1935.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Constitution does not specify when or for how many days Parliament should meet. Article 85 only requires that there should not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions of Parliament. Indian constitution does not provide for a fixed parliamentary calendar. By convention (i.e., not provided by the Constitution), Parliament meets for three sessions in a year.
Statement 3 is correct.
The power to convene a session of Parliament rests with the Government. The decision is taken by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs which is formalised by the President, in whose name MPs are summoned to meet for a session.
Source: December-EPIC-V.5.pdf (forumias.com) Pg no 92
