Mains - GS Paper 1

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Q. The concept of 'Satyagraha' was first successfully implemented during which of the following events? (1917)
  • A. The Salt March
  • B. The Champaran Satyagraha
  • C. The Quit India Movement
  • D. The Non-Cooperation Movement
Q. The concept of 'Social Darwinism' in the late 19th century was used to justify:
  • A. Social welfare programs.
  • B. Imperialism and colonial expansion.
  • C. Labor rights movements.
  • D. Environmental conservation efforts.
Q. The concept of 'Social Darwinism' was used to justify which of the following?
  • A. Colonial expansion
  • B. Labor rights movements
  • C. Women's suffrage
  • D. Civil rights movements
Q. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' emphasizes:
  • A. Maximizing economic growth at any cost.
  • B. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
  • C. Prioritizing industrialization over environmental concerns.
  • D. Limiting population growth to reduce resource consumption.
Q. The concept of 'Swaraj' was popularized by which of the following leaders? (1920)
  • A. Mahatma Gandhi
  • B. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • C. Subhas Chandra Bose
  • D. B.R. Ambedkar
Q. The concept of 'total war' was most prominently utilized during which conflict?
  • A. World War I
  • B. World War II
  • C. The Vietnam War
  • D. The Korean War
Q. The Dandi March of 1930 was a significant event in the Indian independence movement. What was its primary purpose? (1930)
  • A. To protest against the Rowlatt Act
  • B. To oppose the Simon Commission
  • C. To defy the salt laws imposed by the British
  • D. To demand the right to self-governance
Q. The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, primarily depict which biblical event?
  • A. The Creation of Adam
  • B. The Last Supper
  • C. The Crucifixion
  • D. The Nativity
Q. The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world, is located off the coast of which country?
  • A. Australia
  • B. India
  • C. Brazil
  • D. Egypt
Q. The Great Bengal Famine of 1943 is often cited as a consequence of which British policy? (1943)
  • A. A. De-industrialization
  • B. B. Export of food grains
  • C. C. Land reforms
  • D. D. Agricultural subsidies
Q. The Green Revolution primarily aimed to increase agricultural productivity through: (1960)
  • A. Organic farming techniques
  • B. Introduction of high-yielding variety seeds
  • C. Expansion of traditional farming methods
  • D. Reduction of chemical fertilizers
Q. The impact of the Industrial Revolution on society in 19th century Europe included:
  • A. Increased agrarian employment.
  • B. Urbanization and the rise of the working class.
  • C. Stagnation of technological advancements.
  • D. Strengthening of feudal systems.
Q. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in response to which of the following events? (1919)
  • A. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
  • B. Rowlatt Act
  • C. Simon Commission
  • D. Partition of Bengal
Q. The Parthenon, a symbol of ancient Greece, is primarily dedicated to which deity?
  • A. Zeus
  • B. Athena
  • C. Apollo
  • D. Hera
Q. The population policies of which of the following empires were primarily aimed at increasing labor force for agriculture?
  • A. Mughal Empire
  • B. Roman Empire
  • C. Ottoman Empire
  • D. Maurya Empire
Q. The Quit India Movement of 1942 was significant because it: (1942)
  • A. Marked the first mass uprising against British rule
  • B. Was a call for immediate independence from British rule
  • C. Led to the formation of the Indian National Army
  • D. Resulted in the Cripps Mission
Q. The Ring of Fire is associated with which of the following geological features?
  • A. Volcanoes
  • B. Deserts
  • C. Mountains
  • D. Rivers
Q. The role of women in the Indian Freedom Struggle was highlighted by which of the following movements? (1942)
  • A. The Civil Disobedience Movement
  • B. The Non-Cooperation Movement
  • C. The Quit India Movement
  • D. The Khilafat Movement
Q. The Sahara Desert is primarily located in which of the following regions?
  • A. North America
  • B. South America
  • C. Africa
  • D. Asia
Q. The social contract theory, as proposed by Rousseau, emphasized which of the following?
  • A. The divine right of kings.
  • B. The importance of individual freedom and collective governance.
  • C. The necessity of a strong authoritarian government.
  • D. The preservation of traditional social hierarchies.
Q. The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an example of which architectural style?
  • A. Indo-Islamic
  • B. Gothic
  • C. Renaissance
  • D. Baroque
Q. The term 'Cultural Landscape' refers to:
  • A. Natural landscapes untouched by human activity.
  • B. The interaction between human culture and the physical environment.
  • C. Landscapes that are solely based on agricultural practices.
  • D. Urban areas with high population density.
Q. The term 'Feudalism' is most closely associated with which period in European history?
  • A. Ancient Greece
  • B. The Middle Ages
  • C. The Renaissance
  • D. The Enlightenment
Q. The term 'Urban Heat Island' refers to:
  • A. A phenomenon where rural areas are warmer than urban areas.
  • B. The increased temperature in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings.
  • C. A specific type of climate found in coastal cities.
  • D. The cooling effect of vegetation in cities.
Q. The Terracotta Army, discovered in 1974, is associated with which historical figure?
  • A. Qin Shi Huang
  • B. Han Wudi
  • C. Cao Cao
  • D. Sun Yat-sen
Q. The Treaty of Nanking (1842) ended which conflict?
  • A. First Opium War
  • B. Second Opium War
  • C. Sino-Japanese War
  • D. Boxer Rebellion
Q. The Treaty of Versailles (1919) had significant implications for which of the following regions? (1919)
  • A. Southeast Asia
  • B. Eastern Europe
  • C. The Middle East
  • D. Sub-Saharan Africa
Q. The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, primarily aimed to address the aftermath of which conflict? (1919)
  • A. World War I
  • B. World War II
  • C. The Franco-Prussian War
  • D. The American Civil War
Q. The use of 'flying buttresses' in architecture was primarily developed during which period?
  • A. Ancient
  • B. Medieval
  • C. Renaissance
  • D. Modern
Q. The use of perspective in painting was significantly developed during which period?
  • A. Medieval
  • B. Renaissance
  • C. Baroque
  • D. Modern
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