Mains - GS Paper 1

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Q. Which of the following leaders is known for his role in the Russian Revolution of 1917? (1917)
  • A. Leon Trotsky
  • B. Vladimir Lenin
  • C. Joseph Stalin
  • D. Mikhail Gorbachev
Q. Which of the following mountain ranges is known as the 'Roof of the World'?
  • A. Himalayas
  • B. Andes
  • C. Tian Shan
  • D. Rockies
Q. Which of the following movements aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the socio-economic conditions of the rural poor in India post-independence? (1960)
  • A. A. Green Revolution
  • B. B. Non-Aligned Movement
  • C. C. Quit India Movement
  • D. D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Q. Which of the following movements aimed at the upliftment of women in India during the 19th century?
  • A. The Arya Samaj.
  • B. The Aligarh Movement.
  • C. The Brahmo Samaj.
  • D. The Khilafat Movement.
Q. Which of the following movements is associated with the revival of Indian art and culture during the late 19th century? (1900)
  • A. Bengal School of Art
  • B. Renaissance
  • C. Impressionism
  • D. Surrealism
Q. Which of the following movements was a response to the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. The Romantic Movement
  • B. The Enlightenment
  • C. The Industrial Workers of the World
  • D. The Suffragette Movement
Q. Which of the following movements was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1918 to address the grievances of farmers? (1918)
  • A. Champaran Satyagraha
  • B. Kheda Satyagraha
  • C. Non-Cooperation Movement
  • D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Q. Which of the following movements was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi in response to the Rowlatt Act? (1920)
  • A. Non-Cooperation Movement
  • B. Civil Disobedience Movement
  • C. Champaran Movement
  • D. Khilafat Movement
Q. Which of the following personalities is associated with the introduction of the 'Doctrine of Lapse' in British India?
  • A. Lord Dalhousie
  • B. Lord Wellesley
  • C. Lord Cornwallis
  • D. Lord Canning
Q. Which of the following personalities is known for the establishment of the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
  • A. Ashoka
  • B. Chandragupta Maurya
  • C. Bindusara
  • D. Harshavardhana
Q. Which of the following policies was introduced in India to specifically target poverty alleviation in the 1970s? (1978)
  • A. A. Integrated Rural Development Programme
  • B. B. National Food Security Act
  • C. C. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
  • D. D. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Q. Which of the following regions is known for its unique biodiversity and is often referred to as a 'biodiversity hotspot'?
  • A. Amazon Rainforest
  • B. Sahara Desert
  • C. Himalayan Region
  • D. Great Plains
Q. Which of the following revolutions is associated with the rise of industrial capitalism in the 18th century?
  • A. American Revolution
  • B. French Revolution
  • C. Industrial Revolution
  • D. Russian Revolution
Q. Which of the following rivers is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its frequent flooding?
  • A. Ganges
  • B. Brahmaputra
  • C. Yamuna
  • D. Godavari
Q. Which of the following social changes was a direct result of the French Revolution?
  • A. Reinforcement of monarchies across Europe.
  • B. Establishment of a classless society.
  • C. Promotion of the idea of citizenship and individual rights.
  • D. Return to feudal systems.
Q. Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Mauryan Empire in Indian history?
  • A. It was the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent.
  • B. It was primarily known for its trade relations with the Roman Empire.
  • C. It was the first to adopt Buddhism as the state religion.
  • D. It marked the beginning of the medieval period in India.
Q. Which of the following statements best describes the social structure of ancient Indian society during the Vedic period?
  • A. It was strictly hierarchical with no mobility.
  • B. It was fluid with significant social mobility.
  • C. It was based on wealth and land ownership.
  • D. It was egalitarian with equal rights for all.
Q. Which of the following texts is a key work of the Enlightenment period, advocating for reason and individualism?
  • A. The Social Contract
  • B. The Republic
  • C. The Divine Comedy
  • D. The Wealth of Nations
Q. Which of the following texts is a significant source of information on ancient Indian political theory?
  • A. Mahabharata
  • B. Arthashastra
  • C. Vedas
  • D. Upanishads
Q. Which of the following was a key feature of the Harappan Civilization?
  • A. Use of iron tools.
  • B. Complex urban planning.
  • C. Worship of multiple deities.
  • D. Nomadic lifestyle.
Q. Which of the following was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. Decline in urban populations
  • B. Rise of factory-based economies
  • C. Increased reliance on agriculture
  • D. Strengthening of feudal systems
Q. Which of the following was a major factor in the United States' decision to enter World War I?
  • A. The sinking of the Lusitania
  • B. The Zimmermann Telegram
  • C. The Russian Revolution
  • D. The attack on Pearl Harbor
Q. Which of the following was a major outcome of the Cripps Mission of 1942? (1942)
  • A. Acceptance of the demand for complete independence
  • B. Formation of a new Indian government
  • C. Rejection by Indian leaders
  • D. Introduction of provincial autonomy
Q. Which of the following was a major outcome of the Round Table Conferences held in the early 1930s? (1935)
  • A. The Government of India Act 1935
  • B. The Cripps Mission
  • C. The formation of the Indian National Congress
  • D. The establishment of the All-India Muslim League
Q. Which of the following was a significant consequence of World War II?
  • A. The establishment of the League of Nations
  • B. The Cold War
  • C. The unification of Germany
  • D. The end of colonialism in Asia
Q. Which of the following was a significant factor in the population decline in Europe during the 14th century?
  • A. The Black Death
  • B. The Hundred Years' War
  • C. The Great Famine
  • D. The Protestant Reformation
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917? (1917)
  • A. It marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement
  • B. It led to the abolition of the zamindari system
  • C. It highlighted the plight of indigo farmers
  • D. It resulted in the formation of the All India Kisan Sabha
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 in relation to poverty? (1917)
  • A. A. Abolition of zamindari system
  • B. B. Improvement in the plight of indigo farmers
  • C. C. Establishment of cooperative societies
  • D. D. Introduction of land reforms
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the First War of Independence in 1857?
  • A. Establishment of British Raj
  • B. Formation of Indian National Congress
  • C. End of Mughal Empire
  • D. Introduction of English education
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the French Revolution?
  • A. Establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
  • B. End of the feudal system in France.
  • C. Restoration of the Bourbon monarchy.
  • D. Creation of the European Union.
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