Mains - GS Paper 1

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Q. What is the primary characteristic of Baroque art that emerged in the 17th century?
  • A. Emphasis on emotion and movement
  • B. Use of geometric shapes
  • C. Focus on minimalism
  • D. Incorporation of abstract forms
Q. What role did child labor play during the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. It was banned in all industries
  • B. It was a significant source of cheap labor
  • C. It was limited to agricultural work
  • D. It was primarily voluntary
Q. What was a major consequence of the population explosion in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries?
  • A. Decline in agricultural productivity
  • B. Increased migration to colonies
  • C. Rise of feudalism
  • D. Stagnation of technological advancement
Q. What was a significant environmental consequence of the Industrial Revolution? (1900)
  • A. Deforestation
  • B. Soil fertility increase
  • C. Biodiversity enhancement
  • D. Reduction in air pollution
Q. What was one of the primary factors that led to the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
  • A. Abundant natural resources
  • B. Strong military presence
  • C. Colonial expansion
  • D. Technological stagnation
Q. What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars in the 19th century?
  • A. Trade imbalances between China and Britain
  • B. Territorial disputes in Asia
  • C. The spread of Christianity
  • D. The Taiping Rebellion
Q. What was the primary cause of the outbreak of World War I in 1914? (1914)
  • A. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
  • B. The Treaty of Versailles
  • C. The rise of fascism in Europe
  • D. The invasion of Poland
Q. What was the primary energy source that powered factories during the early Industrial Revolution?
  • A. Electricity
  • B. Wind power
  • C. Coal
  • D. Solar energy
Q. What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War that followed World War II?
  • A. Fascism vs. Communism
  • B. Democracy vs. Totalitarianism
  • C. Capitalism vs. Communism
  • D. Nationalism vs. Imperialism
Q. What was the primary objective of the Quit India Movement of 1942? (1942)
  • A. To demand complete independence from British rule
  • B. To seek constitutional reforms
  • C. To promote communal harmony
  • D. To support the British war effort
Q. What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II?
  • A. To rebuild war-torn Europe
  • B. To establish NATO
  • C. To promote communism
  • D. To decolonize Africa
Q. What was the primary reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century?
  • A. Invasions by foreign powers.
  • B. Weak leadership and administrative inefficiencies.
  • C. The rise of regional powers.
  • D. Economic decline due to excessive taxation.
Q. Which ancient civilization is known for its contributions to mathematics, particularly the concept of zero?
  • A. Babylonian Civilization
  • B. Mayan Civilization
  • C. Ancient Greek Civilization
  • D. Egyptian Civilization
Q. Which ancient civilization is known for its contributions to sculpture, particularly the development of the life-sized statue?
  • A. Egyptian
  • B. Greek
  • C. Mesopotamian
  • D. Indus Valley
Q. Which ancient civilization is known for its use of the post-and-lintel construction method in its temples?
  • A. Egyptian
  • B. Greek
  • C. Mesopotamian
  • D. Indus Valley
Q. Which ancient Indian text is known for discussing the concept of poverty and wealth in the context of dharma?
  • A. A. Arthashastra
  • B. B. Manusmriti
  • C. C. Rigveda
  • D. D. Mahabharata
Q. Which architectural feature is commonly found in Hindu temples and is characterized by a towering structure above the sanctum?
  • A. Shikhara
  • B. Dome
  • C. Minaret
  • D. Pinnacle
Q. Which art movement is characterized by the use of everyday objects and the challenge of traditional notions of art? (1916)
  • A. Dadaism
  • B. Romanticism
  • C. Realism
  • D. Neoclassicism
Q. Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II? (1942)
  • A. Battle of Midway
  • B. Battle of Iwo Jima
  • C. Battle of Guadalcanal
  • D. Battle of Okinawa
Q. Which country was the first to experience the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. France
  • B. Germany
  • C. United States
  • D. Great Britain
Q. Which economic theory, developed in the 20th century, emphasizes the role of structural factors in perpetuating poverty? (1960)
  • A. A. Classical economics
  • B. B. Keynesian economics
  • C. C. Dependency theory
  • D. D. Neoclassical economics
Q. Which event in the 19th century had a profound impact on global population dynamics?
  • A. The Industrial Revolution
  • B. The French Revolution
  • C. The American Civil War
  • D. The Great Depression
Q. Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War II? (1939)
  • A. The invasion of Poland by Germany
  • B. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
  • C. The rise of fascism in Europe
  • D. The attack on Pearl Harbor
Q. Which event is often cited as the beginning of World War II? (1939)
  • A. The invasion of Poland
  • B. The bombing of Pearl Harbor
  • C. The signing of the Munich Agreement
  • D. The fall of France
Q. Which event marked the beginning of the First War of Indian Independence in 1857?
  • A. The revolt of sepoys in Meerut
  • B. The annexation of Awadh
  • C. The introduction of the Enfield rifle
  • D. The formation of the Indian National Congress
Q. Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe? (1945)
  • A. The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
  • B. The signing of the Treaty of Paris
  • C. The unconditional surrender of Germany
  • D. The D-Day invasion
Q. Which global organization has been instrumental in shaping poverty alleviation strategies in developing countries since its inception? (1944)
  • A. A. United Nations
  • B. B. World Bank
  • C. C. International Monetary Fund
  • D. D. World Trade Organization
Q. Which historical figure is credited with the unification of Italy in the 19th century?
  • A. Giuseppe Garibaldi
  • B. Count Camillo di Cavour
  • C. Victor Emmanuel II
  • D. Mazzini
Q. Which invention is often credited with kickstarting the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. The steam engine
  • B. The spinning jenny
  • C. The power loom
  • D. The cotton gin
Q. Which literary work is considered a significant source of information about the Mauryan Empire?
  • A. Arthashastra
  • B. Panchatantra
  • C. Mahabharata
  • D. Ramayana
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