Mains - GS Paper 1

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Q. Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of religious tolerance and the establishment of the Din-i Ilahi?
  • A. Akbar
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Aurangzeb
  • D. Babur
Q. Which of the following acts was passed by the British Parliament to provide for the governance of India in 1919? (1919)
  • A. Government of India Act
  • B. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
  • C. Indian Councils Act
  • D. Rowlatt Act
Q. Which of the following acts was passed by the British Parliament to suppress the Indian independence movement after World War I? (1919)
  • A. The Government of India Act 1919
  • B. The Rowlatt Act 1919
  • C. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
  • D. The Cripps Mission
Q. Which of the following ancient civilizations is known for its advanced urban planning and drainage system?
  • A. Mesopotamian Civilization
  • B. Indus Valley Civilization
  • C. Ancient Egyptian Civilization
  • D. Minoan Civilization
Q. Which of the following architectural styles is associated with the Vijayanagara Empire?
  • A. Gothic
  • B. Dravidian
  • C. Indo-Saracenic
  • D. Mughal
Q. Which of the following architectural styles is characterized by the use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses?
  • A. Romanesque
  • B. Gothic
  • C. Baroque
  • D. Neoclassical
Q. Which of the following art forms is NOT traditionally associated with the Renaissance period?
  • A. Oil Painting
  • B. Fresco
  • C. Woodblock Printing
  • D. Digital Art
Q. Which of the following art forms is primarily associated with the Mughal Empire?
  • A. Miniature Painting
  • B. Bharatanatyam
  • C. Gothic Architecture
  • D. Cubism
Q. Which of the following best describes the role of women in the French Revolution?
  • A. They were completely excluded from political activities.
  • B. They played a significant role in protests and political clubs.
  • C. They were primarily focused on domestic issues.
  • D. They supported the monarchy.
Q. Which of the following demographic transitions is characterized by high birth and death rates followed by a decline in death rates?
  • A. Stage 1
  • B. Stage 2
  • C. Stage 3
  • D. Stage 4
Q. Which of the following empires is credited with the establishment of the Silk Road, facilitating trade between the East and West?
  • A. Roman Empire
  • B. Mongol Empire
  • C. Han Dynasty
  • D. Ottoman Empire
Q. Which of the following events marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
  • A. The Storming of the Bastille
  • B. The Declaration of the Rights of Man
  • C. The Reign of Terror
  • D. The Execution of Louis XVI
Q. Which of the following events marked the beginning of the Indian National Movement?
  • A. Formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885
  • B. The Revolt of 1857
  • C. The Partition of Bengal in 1905
  • D. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919
Q. Which of the following factors contributed most significantly to the rise of poverty in India during the British colonial period?
  • A. A. Agricultural policies
  • B. B. Industrialization
  • C. C. Education reforms
  • D. D. Urbanization
Q. Which of the following factors is considered a primary driver of urbanization in the 19th century?
  • A. Agricultural advancements
  • B. Industrial Revolution
  • C. Colonial expansion
  • D. Technological innovations
Q. Which of the following factors significantly contributed to the population growth in ancient civilizations?
  • A. Advancements in agriculture
  • B. Increased trade routes
  • C. Urbanization
  • D. Military conquests
Q. Which of the following features is NOT typically associated with Mughal architecture?
  • A. Symmetry
  • B. Use of red sandstone
  • C. Intricate floral patterns
  • D. Flying buttresses
Q. Which of the following historical events is associated with significant population displacement in the 20th century?
  • A. World War I
  • B. World War II
  • C. The Cold War
  • D. The Great Depression
Q. Which of the following historical events is closely associated with the establishment of the United Nations? (1945)
  • A. World War I
  • B. World War II
  • C. Cold War
  • D. Decolonization
Q. Which of the following inventions significantly improved textile production during the Industrial Revolution?
  • A. The steam engine
  • B. The spinning jenny
  • C. The telegraph
  • D. The refrigerator
Q. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Romanesque architecture?
  • A. Large stained glass windows
  • B. Thick walls and small windows
  • C. Pointed arches
  • D. Elaborate ornamentation
Q. Which of the following is a consequence of urbanization on physical geography?
  • A. Increased biodiversity
  • B. Urban heat island effect
  • C. Improved air quality
  • D. Enhanced natural habitats
Q. Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the phenomenon of El Niño?
  • A. Ocean currents
  • B. Volcanic eruptions
  • C. Solar radiation
  • D. Wind patterns
Q. Which of the following is a notable work of the medieval Persian poet Rumi?
  • A. Shahnameh
  • B. Masnavi
  • C. Khosrow and Shirin
  • D. Rubaiyat
Q. Which of the following is a significant consequence of deforestation?
  • A. Increased biodiversity
  • B. Soil erosion
  • C. Improved air quality
  • D. Enhanced water retention
Q. Which of the following is considered the oldest form of Indian classical dance? (2000)
  • A. Kathak
  • B. Bharatanatyam
  • C. Odissi
  • D. Kuchipudi
Q. Which of the following is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?
  • A. Deforestation
  • B. Industrial emissions
  • C. Agricultural practices
  • D. All of the above
Q. Which of the following landforms is created by the action of glaciers?
  • A. Delta
  • B. Moraine
  • C. Alluvial plain
  • D. Loess
Q. Which of the following leaders is associated with the concept of 'Swaraj' during the Indian Freedom Struggle? (1920)
  • A. Mahatma Gandhi
  • B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • C. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Q. Which of the following leaders is associated with the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885?
  • A. A.O. Hume
  • B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  • D. Dadabhai Naoroji
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