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Question 1 of 17
1. Question
2 points
What is the importance of the Regulating Act of 1773 in the Indian colonial administrative setup?
It was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.
It designated the Governor of Bengal as the “Governor-General of India’ and vested in him major executive powers.
It provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Bombay presidency. Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Solution : D
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Solution : D
Question 2 of 17
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following sentence regarding the literary sources available for reconstructing the ancient Indian history:
I. Most of the ancient literature is religious in nature, and those which are claimed to be history by Indians, i.e., puranic and epic literature, contain no definite dates for events and kings.
II. A large number of inscriptions, coins and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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Most of the ancient literature is religious in nature, and those which are claimed to be history by Indians, i.e.., puranic and epic literature, contain no definite dates for events and kings. A large number of inscriptions, coins and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing. The rudiments of history are preserved in the Puranas and epics. We find genealogies of kings and sometimes their achievements. But it is difficult to arrange them in chronological order.
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Most of the ancient literature is religious in nature, and those which are claimed to be history by Indians, i.e.., puranic and epic literature, contain no definite dates for events and kings. A large number of inscriptions, coins and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing. The rudiments of history are preserved in the Puranas and epics. We find genealogies of kings and sometimes their achievements. But it is difficult to arrange them in chronological order.
Question 3 of 17
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, book on grammar in eight chapters is the final culmination of this excellent art of writing in sutra (precepts) in which every chapter is precisely interwoven.
II. The Brahmanas elaborates vedic caste system of the society.
III. The Aranyakas and the Upanishads give discourses on different spiritual and philosophical problems.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, book on grammar in eight chapters is the final culmination of this excellent art of writing in sutra (precepts) in which every chapter is precisely interwoven. The Brahmanas elaborates vedic rituals of the society. The Aranyakas and the Upanishads give discourses on different spiritual and philosophical problems.
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Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, book on grammar in eight chapters is the final culmination of this excellent art of writing in sutra (precepts) in which every chapter is precisely interwoven. The Brahmanas elaborates vedic rituals of the society. The Aranyakas and the Upanishads give discourses on different spiritual and philosophical problems.
Question 4 of 17
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following branches of historical studies, considered to form the subject matter of the Puranas, is correctly matched?
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The Puranas, eighteen in number, are mainly historical accounts. Five branches of historical studies are considered to form the subject matter of the Puranas. These are (I) sarga (evolution of universe), (ii) pratisarga (involution of universe), (iii) manvantantra (recurring of time), (iv) vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages), and (v) vamsanucharita (life stories of some selected characters).
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The Puranas, eighteen in number, are mainly historical accounts. Five branches of historical studies are considered to form the subject matter of the Puranas. These are (I) sarga (evolution of universe), (ii) pratisarga (involution of universe), (iii) manvantantra (recurring of time), (iv) vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages), and (v) vamsanucharita (life stories of some selected characters).
Question 5 of 17
5. Question
2 points
Jain and Buddhist literature were written in which of the following language?
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The Jain and the Buddhist literature were written in Prakrit and Pali languages. Prakrit was a form of Sanskrit language and early Jain literature is mostly written in this language. Pali can be regarded as the form of Prakrit language which was in vogue in Magadha. Most of the early Buddhist literature is written in this language. With the Buddhist monks it reached Sri Lanka, where it is a living language. Ashokan edicts are also in this language.
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The Jain and the Buddhist literature were written in Prakrit and Pali languages. Prakrit was a form of Sanskrit language and early Jain literature is mostly written in this language. Pali can be regarded as the form of Prakrit language which was in vogue in Magadha. Most of the early Buddhist literature is written in this language. With the Buddhist monks it reached Sri Lanka, where it is a living language. Ashokan edicts are also in this language.
Question 6 of 17
6. Question
2 points
Who among the following has written Mudrarakshasha, a play?
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Mudrarakshasha is a historical play written by Vishakhadatta, narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya and it also gives a glimpse of society and culture.
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Mudrarakshasha is a historical play written by Vishakhadatta, narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya and it also gives a glimpse of society and culture.
Question 7 of 17
7. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Sangam literature?
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The Sangam literature, describes many kings and dynasties of South India. Poetic compilations by group of poets of different times patronised by many chiefs and kings are, called Sangama. These are, in all, 30,000 lines of poetry arranged in two main groups, Patinenkilkanakku and the Pattupattu. The Sangam literature consists of short and long poems which were composed by a large number of poets in praise of their kings.
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The Sangam literature, describes many kings and dynasties of South India. Poetic compilations by group of poets of different times patronised by many chiefs and kings are, called Sangama. These are, in all, 30,000 lines of poetry arranged in two main groups, Patinenkilkanakku and the Pattupattu. The Sangam literature consists of short and long poems which were composed by a large number of poets in praise of their kings.
Question 8 of 17
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the foreign accounts on ancient Indian history
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India figures in the foreign inscriptions like in those of Darius. Herodotus and Ctesian got their information through the Persian sources. Herodotus in his “Histories” gives us much information about Indo-Persian relations. Arrian wrote a detailed account of the invasion of India by Alexander on the basis of information from those who accompanied the campaign. Ambassadors were sent to Patliputra by Greek kings. Some of them were Megasthenese, Deimachus and Dionysios. Megasthenese was in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote a book on India called Indica.
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India figures in the foreign inscriptions like in those of Darius. Herodotus and Ctesian got their information through the Persian sources. Herodotus in his “Histories” gives us much information about Indo-Persian relations. Arrian wrote a detailed account of the invasion of India by Alexander on the basis of information from those who accompanied the campaign. Ambassadors were sent to Patliputra by Greek kings. Some of them were Megasthenese, Deimachus and Dionysios. Megasthenese was in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote a book on India called Indica.
Question 9 of 17
9. Question
2 points
Who among the following Sultans of Delhi assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani?
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Alauddin Khilji was a militarist and imperialist to the core. He was very ambitious. Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) and proclaimed Delhi as Dar-ul-Khilafa (Seat of the Caliphate).
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Alauddin Khilji was a militarist and imperialist to the core. He was very ambitious. Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) and proclaimed Delhi as Dar-ul-Khilafa (Seat of the Caliphate).
Question 10 of 17
10. Question
2 points
Who among the following introduced the Zabti system and Dahshala system?
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Raja Todar Mal, a finance minister of Akbar, brought new system of revenue collection known as zabti system and dahshala system.
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Raja Todar Mal, a finance minister of Akbar, brought new system of revenue collection known as zabti system and dahshala system.
Question 11 of 17
11. Question
2 points
What percent of Indian youth aged 15 to 24 are unemployed, according to data from the International Labour Organisation?
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Explanation:
According to International Labour Organization (ILO) data, collated and presented by the World Bank, India’s youth unemployment, that is, from among people aged 15 to 24 years who are looking for work, the percent that does not find any, stands at 28.3%.
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Explanation:
According to International Labour Organization (ILO) data, collated and presented by the World Bank, India’s youth unemployment, that is, from among people aged 15 to 24 years who are looking for work, the percent that does not find any, stands at 28.3%.
Question 12 of 17
12. Question
2 points
Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a “net zero carbon emission” tourist destination Uttar Pradesh government officials have said. By which year the government aims to achieve this?
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Explanation:
Mathura-Vrindavan, one of India’s largest pilgrimage centres, aims to become a “net zero carbon emission” tourist destination by 2041, Uttar Pradesh government officials have told The Hindu.
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Explanation:
Mathura-Vrindavan, one of India’s largest pilgrimage centres, aims to become a “net zero carbon emission” tourist destination by 2041, Uttar Pradesh government officials have told The Hindu.
Question 13 of 17
13. Question
2 points
Giving a 3:2 majority opinion, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court upheld the Constitutional Amendment which provides 10% reservation in government jobs and education to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) excluding SC, ST, OBC. Which one of these judges was not a part of the majority opinion?
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Explanation:
Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, on his last working day, and Justice S. Ravindra Bhat gave the minority view, which Justice Bhat authored.
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Explanation:
Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, on his last working day, and Justice S. Ravindra Bhat gave the minority view, which Justice Bhat authored.
Question 14 of 17
14. Question
2 points
Under the electoral bonds scheme to receive political donations, a party is eligible to receive electoral bonds if it secured not less than what percentage of votes polled in the last general election or State Assembly election?
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Explanation:
Only political parties that are registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and which secured not less than 1% of votes polled in the last general election or State Assembly election, are eligible to receive electoral bonds.
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Explanation:
Only political parties that are registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and which secured not less than 1% of votes polled in the last general election or State Assembly election, are eligible to receive electoral bonds.
Question 15 of 17
15. Question
2 points
According to Election Commission (EC) rules, a party gets the status of a national party, if it is recognised as a State party in how many States?
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Explanation:
According to Election Commission (EC) rules, a party gets national status if it is recognised as a State party in four States. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to get the status of a national party.
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Explanation:
According to Election Commission (EC) rules, a party gets national status if it is recognised as a State party in four States. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to get the status of a national party.
Question 16 of 17
16. Question
2 points
How many years did the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act completes this year?
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Explanation:
CJI was speaking at a national stakeholders’ consultation on the POCSO Act, which completes 10 years.
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Explanation:
CJI was speaking at a national stakeholders’ consultation on the POCSO Act, which completes 10 years.
Question 17 of 17
17. Question
2 points
According to the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) 2022 report, on average, the world’s monitored wildlife populations have seen a drop of how much since 1970?
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Explanation:
Monitored wildlife populations have seen a devastating 69% drop on average since 1970, according to the Living Planet Report (LPR) 2022 of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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Explanation:
Monitored wildlife populations have seen a devastating 69% drop on average since 1970, according to the Living Planet Report (LPR) 2022 of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).