Mains - GS Paper 1

Q. How did the Industrial Revolution impact urbanization in Europe?
  • A. Decreased population density in cities
  • B. Increased migration to rural areas
  • C. Rapid growth of urban centers
  • D. Stagnation of city development
Q. In the context of world history, which event is often linked to the rise of poverty in post-colonial African nations?
  • A. A. The Berlin Conference
  • B. B. The Cold War
  • C. C. The Scramble for Africa
  • D. D. The Great Depression
Q. In the context of world history, which of the following regions experienced the most rapid population growth in the 20th century?
  • A. Sub-Saharan Africa
  • B. East Asia
  • C. Western Europe
  • D. North America
Q. The 'Aeneid', an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, was written by which Roman poet?
  • A. Ovid
  • B. Virgil
  • C. Horace
  • D. Catullus
Q. The 'Canterbury Tales' is a collection of stories written by which author?
  • A. Geoffrey Chaucer
  • B. Thomas More
  • C. John Bunyan
  • D. Edmund Spenser
Q. The 'Columbian Exchange' refers to the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between which of the following?
  • A. Europe and Asia
  • B. Africa and the Americas
  • C. The Americas and Europe
  • D. Asia and Africa
Q. The 'Divine Comedy', a monumental work of world literature, was written by which of the following authors?
  • A. Geoffrey Chaucer
  • B. Dante Alighieri
  • C. John Milton
  • D. William Shakespeare
Q. The 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 in England is best described as a:
  • A. Bloodless coup that established parliamentary sovereignty.
  • B. Revolution that led to the establishment of a republic.
  • C. Conflict between the monarchy and the church.
  • D. War for independence from colonial rule.
Q. The 'Great Awakening' in the 18th century America primarily influenced which aspect of society?
  • A. Political independence from Britain.
  • B. Religious revival and the questioning of traditional authority.
  • C. Economic reforms and industrialization.
  • D. Social stratification and class divisions.
Q. The 'Great Wall of China' was primarily built to serve which purpose?
  • A. To protect against invasions
  • B. To facilitate trade
  • C. To mark territorial boundaries
  • D. To promote tourism
Q. The 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey' are epic poems attributed to which ancient Greek poet?
  • A. Hesiod
  • B. Homer
  • C. Virgil
  • D. Sophocles
Q. The 'Mughal Empire' in India is known for which of the following architectural achievements?
  • A. The Parthenon
  • B. The Colosseum
  • C. The Taj Mahal
  • D. The Great Pyramid of Giza
Q. The 'Renaissance' in India during the 19th century was primarily characterized by which of the following?
  • A. Revival of ancient texts
  • B. Western education and reform movements
  • C. Colonial resistance
  • D. Cultural isolation
Q. The 'Sanskrit Drama' is best exemplified by which of the following playwrights?
  • A. Bhasa
  • B. Kalidasa
  • C. Bhavabhuti
  • D. All of the above
Q. The 'Sanskritization' process in Indian society refers to which of the following? (1900)
  • A. Adoption of Hindu rituals by non-Hindu communities
  • B. Decline of caste system
  • C. Spread of Buddhism
  • D. Integration of tribal cultures
Q. The 'Two-Nation Theory' was proposed by which of the following leaders? (1940)
  • A. Mohammad Ali Jinnah
  • B. Allama Iqbal
  • C. Gandhi
  • D. Nehru
Q. The Ajanta Caves are renowned for their paintings and sculptures. What is their primary theme?
  • A. Buddhist teachings
  • B. Hindu mythology
  • C. Jain philosophy
  • D. Islamic art
Q. The Alhambra, a famous palace and fortress complex, is located in which country?
  • A. Italy
  • B. Spain
  • C. Turkey
  • D. Morocco
Q. The Bhakti movement in India primarily emphasized which of the following?
  • A. Ritualistic practices
  • B. Personal devotion to God
  • C. Caste hierarchy
  • D. Philosophical debates
Q. The Bhakti movement in medieval India primarily aimed at:
  • A. Promoting caste hierarchy.
  • B. Encouraging communal harmony and personal devotion.
  • C. Establishing a new political order.
  • D. Reviving ancient Vedic rituals.
Q. The Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an exemplary representation of which architectural style?
  • A. Chola Architecture
  • B. Mughal Architecture
  • C. Indo-Saracenic Architecture
  • D. Dravidian Architecture
Q. The concept of 'Ahimsa' in Indian philosophy is best described as which of the following?
  • A. Non-violence
  • B. Truthfulness
  • C. Self-discipline
  • D. Charity
Q. The concept of 'carrying capacity' is most relevant to which of the following historical contexts?
  • A. The agricultural revolution
  • B. The rise of city-states
  • C. The Age of Exploration
  • D. The Cold War
Q. The concept of 'demographic dividend' is most relevant to which of the following?
  • A. Aging population
  • B. Youthful population
  • C. Population decline
  • D. Population stagnation
Q. The concept of 'Dharma' in Indian culture primarily refers to which of the following?
  • A. Rituals and ceremonies
  • B. Moral and ethical duties
  • C. Economic prosperity
  • D. Political governance
Q. The concept of 'Geographical Determinism' suggests that:
  • A. Geography has no impact on human societies.
  • B. Human behavior is shaped by geographical factors.
  • C. Culture is independent of the environment.
  • D. Economic development is solely based on technology.
Q. The concept of 'Mandala' in ancient Indian political geography refers to which of the following?
  • A. A circular model of statecraft
  • B. A geographical representation of trade routes
  • C. A religious pilgrimage route
  • D. A system of taxation
Q. The concept of 'Plate Tectonics' explains the movement of which of the following?
  • A. Oceans
  • B. Continents
  • C. Atmosphere
  • D. Biosphere
Q. The concept of 'Poverty Line' in India is primarily based on which of the following criteria? (1979)
  • A. A. Income level
  • B. B. Consumption expenditure
  • C. C. Employment status
  • D. D. Education level
Q. The concept of 'Purna Swaraj' was formally adopted by the Indian National Congress in which year? (1930)
  • A. 1920
  • B. 1930
  • C. 1942
  • D. 1947
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