Author: Prince Luthra Sir (UPSC CSE AIR 577)

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Regulating Act of 1773: It was the first attempt by the British government to regulate the affairs of the East India Company. It established a Supreme Court...

91. With reference to the Namami Gange Programme, consider the following statements: It is a flagship initiative to clean the Ganga River. It includes both pollution control and river rejuvenation measures. It is funded...

81. With reference to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act (1992), consider the following statements: It established urban local bodies (municipalities) as constitutional entities. It introduced the three-tier structure for urban governance. It mandates that...

71. Consider the following statements regarding the Kargil War (1999): It was fought between India and Pakistan in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The war ended with the signing of the Simla...

61. With reference to the Constituent Assembly of India, consider the following statements: It was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan. It included representatives from princely states. B.R. Ambedkar was the first President of...

51. Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935: It introduced provincial autonomy in India. It abolished dyarchy in the provinces. It granted complete independence to India. Which of the statements...

41. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Independence Act (1947): It granted independence to India and Pakistan on 15 August 1947. It abolished the office of the Viceroy. The princely states were given...

31. With reference to the Ilbert Bill controversy (1883), consider the following statements: The bill proposed allowing Indian judges to try British citizens in India. It was strongly opposed by British officials and planters....

21. With reference to the Round Table Conferences (1930-1932), consider the following statements: The first conference was attended by the INC and all major Indian leaders. The second conference saw Mahatma Gandhi as the...

11. Consider the following statements regarding the Morley-Minto Reforms (1909): The reforms introduced separate electorates for Muslims. It allowed Indians to serve in the Viceroy’s Executive Council. The reforms aimed to provide self-government to...

1. Consider the following statements regarding the arrival of Europeans in India: The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a trading post in India. Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut in 1498. The...

91. Consider the following statements regarding the Third Battle of Panipat (1761): It was fought between the Marathas and the Durrani Empire led by Ahmad Shah Abdali. The Marathas emerged victorious, consolidating their dominance...

81. With reference to the Treaty of Seringapatam (1792), consider the following statements: It ended the Second Anglo-Mysore War. Tipu Sultan had to cede half of Mysore’s territory to the British and their allies....

71. Consider the following statements regarding the impact of Nadir Shah’s invasion (1739): He looted the Peacock Throne and the Kohinoor diamond from Delhi. His invasion weakened the Mughal Empire financially and politically. The...

61. With reference to the Mughal revenue system, consider the following statements: Akbar’s revenue system was called the Zabti or Dahsala system. The revenue assessment was based on the average yield of land over...

51. With reference to medieval trade in India, consider the following statements: The Mughal Empire traded extensively with Persia and the Ottoman Empire. Surat was the most important port city during the Mughal period....

41. Consider the following statements regarding the Chola Empire: The Cholas had a strong navy and conducted overseas expeditions. The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja Chola I. The Chola administration was...

31. Consider the following statements regarding the Marathas: The Marathas followed a confederate system with powerful chieftains. Shivaji established the Ashta Pradhan, a council of eight ministers. The Third Battle of Panipat resulted in...

21. Consider the following statements regarding Babur’s rule: He introduced gunpowder technology in Indian warfare. He was originally a ruler of Kabul before invading India. His rule in India lasted for more than two...

11. With reference to the Sayyid dynasty, consider the following statements: The Sayyid dynasty was established after the invasion of Timur. The rulers claimed descent from Prophet Muhammad. They successfully resisted the growing influence...

1. Consider the following statements regarding the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate: The Delhi Sultanate was established after the victory of Qutb-ud-din Aibak at the Battle of Tarain. The Slave Dynasty was also known...

91. Consider the following statements regarding the Marathas: The Marathas developed a revenue system known as Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between the Marathas and the British. The Third...

81. With reference to medieval trade and economy, consider the following statements: The Mughals actively traded with the Safavid Empire of Persia. The Dutch East India Company was the first European company to establish...

71. Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi Sultanate: The Slave Dynasty was founded by Qutb-ud-din Aibak. The Khalji rulers encouraged Persian culture and architecture. The Delhi Sultanate declined after the invasion of Babur...

61. Consider the following statements regarding the Sikh Gurus: Guru Arjan was the first Sikh Guru to be martyred. Guru Gobind Singh introduced the concept of the Khalsa. The Guru Granth Sahib was compiled...