Mains - GS Paper 2

Q. How did the establishment of the 'National Foundation for India' in 1992 contribute to the NGO sector? (1992)
  • A. By providing direct funding to political parties.
  • B. By promoting philanthropy and supporting grassroots initiatives.
  • C. By focusing solely on environmental issues.
  • D. By limiting the activities of existing NGOs.
Q. In which year did the Government of India introduce the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to regulate the acceptance of foreign funds by NGOs? (1976)
  • A. 1976
  • B. 1984
  • C. 2010
  • D. 2016
Q. In which year was the first successful organ transplant performed, marking a significant advancement in medical science? (1954)
  • A. 1947
  • B. 1954
  • C. 1967
  • D. 1978
Q. In which year was the Government of India Act, which laid the foundation for State Legislatures, enacted? (1935)
  • A. 1919
  • B. 1935
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1950
Q. The 'Macaulay Minute' of 1835 emphasized which of the following?
  • A. Promotion of vernacular languages
  • B. Introduction of English education
  • C. Establishment of technical institutes
  • D. Support for indigenous knowledge systems
Q. The 'New Deal' policies introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s were primarily aimed at addressing which of the following? (1933)
  • A. Economic recovery from the Great Depression
  • B. Expansion of military power
  • C. Promotion of isolationism
  • D. Establishment of a welfare state
Q. The 'Quit India Movement' of 1942 was a response to which of the following government policies? (1942)
  • A. The Cripps Mission
  • B. The Government of India Act
  • C. The Simon Commission
  • D. The Partition Plan
Q. The 'Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh' (RSS) has played a role in shaping education in India since its inception in which year? (1925)
  • A. 1925
  • B. 1947
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1965
Q. The 'Right to Equality' enshrined in the Indian Constitution is primarily aimed at ensuring which of the following? (1950)
  • A. Equal pay for equal work
  • B. Prohibition of discrimination
  • C. Right to free speech
  • D. Right to education
Q. The 'Satyashodhak Samaj' founded by Jyotirao Phule aimed to achieve which of the following?
  • A. Political independence
  • B. Social equality
  • C. Economic development
  • D. Cultural revival
Q. The 'Social Contract' theory, as proposed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, emphasizes which of the following ideas?
  • A. The inherent inequality among men.
  • B. The necessity of a strong central authority.
  • C. The collective agreement of individuals to form a society.
  • D. The divine right of kings.
Q. The 'Wood's Dispatch' of 1854 is significant in the context of education in India because it:
  • A. Introduced the concept of vernacular education
  • B. Established a system of higher education
  • C. Promoted female education
  • D. Recommended the establishment of a network of schools
Q. The ancient Mauryan Empire had significant diplomatic relations with which of the following neighboring regions?
  • A. Persia
  • B. Greece
  • C. China
  • D. Egypt
Q. The ancient trade routes between India and Central Asia were primarily facilitated by which geographical feature?
  • A. Himalayas
  • B. Indus River
  • C. Karakoram Pass
  • D. Thar Desert
Q. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme primarily aims to address which social issue? (2015)
  • A. Child Marriage
  • B. Gender Discrimination
  • C. Unemployment
  • D. Poverty
Q. The Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791, is significant in American history for which of the following reasons?
  • A. It abolished slavery in the United States.
  • B. It established the framework for the federal government.
  • C. It enumerated specific rights and protections for individuals.
  • D. It granted women the right to vote.
Q. The British East India Company's governance in India was characterized by which of the following?
  • A. Direct rule from London
  • B. Indirect rule through local princes
  • C. Complete autonomy for Indian states
  • D. Democratic governance
Q. The concept of 'Raj Dharma' in ancient Indian governance primarily emphasizes which of the following?
  • A. Religious duties of the king
  • B. Economic policies
  • C. Military strategies
  • D. Social welfare
Q. The concept of 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P) was endorsed by the United Nations in which year? (2005)
  • A. 2000
  • B. 2005
  • C. 2010
  • D. 2015
Q. The concept of 'Separation of Powers' is most closely associated with which political philosopher?
  • A. Thomas Hobbes.
  • B. John Locke.
  • C. Montesquieu.
  • D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Q. The concept of 'Social Contract' in political philosophy is most closely associated with which thinker?
  • A. Thomas Hobbes
  • B. John Locke
  • C. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • D. Karl Marx
Q. The concept of 'Social Justice' in the Indian Constitution primarily aims to address which of the following? (1950)
  • A. Economic inequality
  • B. Caste discrimination
  • C. Gender disparity
  • D. All of the above
Q. The concept of 'Sovereignty' in modern political theory primarily refers to which of the following?
  • A. The absolute authority of a state over its territory and population.
  • B. The moral obligation of a state to protect human rights.
  • C. The ability of a state to engage in international treaties.
  • D. The power of the people to elect their representatives.
Q. The concept of 'State Legislature' in India is derived from which of the following? (1950)
  • A. British Parliamentary System
  • B. American Federal System
  • C. French Civil Law System
  • D. German Constitution
Q. The concept of 'Swaraj' as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi primarily refers to which of the following? (1920)
  • A. Self-rule and self-governance
  • B. Economic independence
  • C. Cultural revival
  • D. Political alliances
Q. The concept of 'Swaraj' was significantly influenced by which of the following movements in neighboring countries? (1916)
  • A. Chinese Nationalist Movement
  • B. Irish Home Rule Movement
  • C. Egyptian Nationalist Movement
  • D. Vietnamese Independence Movement
Q. The establishment of the 'Aligarh Movement' was primarily aimed at:
  • A. Promoting women's education
  • B. Reviving traditional Indian education
  • C. Encouraging modern scientific education among Muslims
  • D. Establishing a new educational curriculum
Q. The Green Revolution in India during the 1960s primarily aimed to achieve which of the following? (1960)
  • A. Increase in agricultural productivity
  • B. Promotion of organic farming
  • C. Reduction of rural poverty
  • D. Enhancement of traditional farming techniques
Q. The influence of Buddhism spread to which of the following neighboring regions during ancient times?
  • A. Southeast Asia
  • B. Middle East
  • C. Eastern Europe
  • D. North Africa
Q. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched in which year? (1975)
  • A. 1975
  • B. 1985
  • C. 1995
  • D. 2005
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