UPSC CSE General Studies Practice Questions (31-40)
31. With reference to the 'History of Ancient India', consider the following pairs:
1. Sramana: One who has attained enlightenment
2. Upasaka: Lay follower of Buddhism
3. Parivrajaka: Wanderer and ascetic
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
1. Sramana: One who has attained enlightenment
2. Upasaka: Lay follower of Buddhism
3. Parivrajaka: Wanderer and ascetic
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
32. The 'Vital-Vidvansak', the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience, was published by:
33. Which of the following statements correctly describes the 'Subsidary Alliance System' introduced by Lord Wellesley?
1. It was used to control the internal affairs of the Indian states.
2. The Indian ruler had to maintain a British force within his territory.
3. The Indian ruler could not employ any European in his service without the British permission.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. It was used to control the internal affairs of the Indian states.
2. The Indian ruler had to maintain a British force within his territory.
3. The Indian ruler could not employ any European in his service without the British permission.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
34. With reference to the 'Iltutmish', consider the following statements:
1. He introduced the Silver Tanka and Copper Jital coins.
2. He completed the construction of the Qutub Minar.
3. He organized the 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani'.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. He introduced the Silver Tanka and Copper Jital coins.
2. He completed the construction of the Qutub Minar.
3. He organized the 'Turkan-i-Chahalgani'.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
35. The 'Ghadar Party' was formed in 1913 with its headquarters at:
36. Which of the following was/were the reason(s) for the 'Indigo Revolt' of 1859-60?
1. Forced cultivation of indigo instead of food crops.
2. Extremely low prices paid to the farmers by the planters.
3. Use of violence and illegal imprisonment by the planters.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. Forced cultivation of indigo instead of food crops.
2. Extremely low prices paid to the farmers by the planters.
3. Use of violence and illegal imprisonment by the planters.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
37. With reference to 'Art and Culture of India', the 'Talamaddale' is a traditional variant of which dance-drama form?
38. During the 'Salt Satyagraha', in which of the following regions did 'Vedaranyam March' take place?
39. Who among the following was the author of the book 'The Indian War of Independence, 1857'?
40. The 'Bull Seal' of the Indus Valley Civilization was primarily found at: