Civil Services

Q. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' can be traced back to which of the following historical events? (1987)
  • A. A. The Stockholm Conference of 1972
  • B. B. The Brundtland Report of 1987
  • C. C. The Earth Summit of 1992
  • D. D. The Kyoto Protocol of 1997
Q. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' emphasizes:
  • A. Maximizing economic growth at any cost.
  • B. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
  • C. Prioritizing industrialization over environmental concerns.
  • D. Limiting population growth to reduce resource consumption.
Q. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' in ancient Indian planning can be traced back to which of the following texts?
  • A. Arthashastra
  • B. Manusmriti
  • C. Vedas
  • D. Upanishads
Q. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' in the context of conservation was popularized by which report? (1987)
  • A. Brundtland Report
  • B. Rio Declaration
  • C. Kyoto Protocol
  • D. Paris Agreement
Q. The concept of 'sustainable development' was popularized in which of the following reports? (1987)
  • A. Brundtland Report
  • B. IPCC Assessment Report
  • C. Rio+20 Outcome Document
  • D. Kyoto Protocol
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 popularized by which of the following leaders? (1920)
  • A. Mahatma Gandhi
  • B. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • C. Subhas Chandra Bose
  • D. B.R. Ambedkar
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 concept of 'total war' was most prominently utilized during which conflict?
  • A. World War I
  • B. World War II
  • C. The Vietnam War
  • D. The Korean War
Q. The concept of 'Welfare State' in the context of Indian history is closely associated with which of the following? (1950)
  • A. Colonial policies
  • B. Constitution of India
  • C. Economic liberalization
  • D. Socialism
Q. The Dandi March of 1930 was a significant event in the Indian independence movement. What was its primary purpose? (1930)
  • A. To protest against the Rowlatt Act
  • B. To oppose the Simon Commission
  • C. To defy the salt laws imposed by the British
  • D. To demand the right to self-governance
Q. The development of the printing press in the 15th century is most closely associated with which individual?
  • A. Johannes Gutenberg
  • B. Leonardo da Vinci
  • C. Isaac Newton
  • D. Galileo Galilei
Q. The discovery of penicillin, which marked a significant advancement in medicine, was made by which scientist? (1928)
  • A. Louis Pasteur
  • B. Alexander Fleming
  • C. Marie Curie
  • D. Joseph Lister
Q. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s in the United States was primarily caused by which combination of factors? (1930)
  • A. Deforestation and urbanization
  • B. Overgrazing and drought
  • C. Industrial pollution and climate change
  • D. Flooding and soil erosion
Q. The economic impact of the Industrial Revolution in Britain primarily led to which of the following?
  • A. Decline of urban centers
  • B. Rise of factory-based production
  • C. Increase in agricultural labor
  • D. Stagnation of trade
Q. The economic policies of Akbar were primarily aimed at which of the following?
  • A. Maximizing revenue from agriculture
  • B. Promoting trade with Europe
  • C. Establishing a welfare state
  • D. Encouraging industrialization
Q. The economic policies of the Mughal Empire were characterized by which of the following?
  • A. Centralized control over trade
  • B. Decentralized revenue collection
  • C. Promotion of local handicrafts
  • D. All of the above
Q. The establishment of national parks in the United States was significantly influenced by which of the following events?
  • A. The Great Depression
  • B. The Industrial Revolution
  • C. The establishment of Yellowstone National Park
  • D. The Civil Rights 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 first successful personal computer was introduced by which company? (1977)
  • A. IBM
  • B. Apple
  • C. Microsoft
  • D. Commodore
Q. The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, primarily depict which biblical event?
  • A. The Creation of Adam
  • B. The Last Supper
  • C. The Crucifixion
  • D. The Nativity
Q. The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world, is located off the coast of which country?
  • A. Australia
  • B. India
  • C. Brazil
  • D. Egypt
Q. The Great Bengal Famine of 1943 is often cited as a consequence of which British policy? (1943)
  • A. A. De-industrialization
  • B. B. Export of food grains
  • C. C. Land reforms
  • D. D. Agricultural subsidies
Q. The Great Depression of the 1930s had which of the following impacts on the Indian economy? (1930)
  • A. Increased agricultural exports
  • B. Decline in prices of agricultural products
  • C. Rise in employment opportunities
  • D. Strengthening of the Indian currency
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 Green Revolution in India primarily aimed at which of the following aspects of inclusive growth? (1960)
  • A. Technological advancement
  • B. Food security
  • C. Rural development
  • D. Urbanization
Q. The Green Revolution in India, which began in the 1960s, primarily aimed at increasing agricultural production. What was one of its major environmental impacts? (1960)
  • A. A. Increase in Soil Fertility
  • B. B. Decrease in Water Usage
  • C. C. Soil Degradation
  • D. D. Increase in Biodiversity
Q. The Green Revolution primarily aimed to increase agricultural productivity through: (1960)
  • A. Organic farming techniques
  • B. Introduction of high-yielding variety seeds
  • C. Expansion of traditional farming methods
  • D. Reduction of chemical fertilizers
Q. The impact of the Industrial Revolution on society in 19th century Europe included:
  • A. Increased agrarian employment.
  • B. Urbanization and the rise of the working class.
  • C. Stagnation of technological advancements.
  • D. Strengthening of feudal systems.
Q. The Industrial Revolution significantly contributed to climate change primarily through which of the following?
  • A. Increased agricultural output
  • B. Deforestation
  • C. Fossil fuel consumption
  • D. Urbanization
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