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21. Consider the following statements about the Ilbert Bill (1883): It sought to allow Indian judges to try British citizens in India. The bill was strongly opposed by the British community in India....
11. Consider the following statements about the Permanent Settlement (1793): It was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal. Under this system, the Zamindars were made the permanent owners of the land. This settlement...
1. Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization: It had an advanced drainage system. The civilization primarily used iron tools. The script of the civilization remains undeciphered. Which of the above...
91. Who was the first Indian to be awarded the Bharat Ratna? (a) C. Rajagopalachari (b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (c) Dr. C.V. Raman (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad 92. Who was the first Indian...
81. Who was the first Muslim ruler to invade India? (a) Muhammad Ghori (b) Mahmud of Ghazni (c) Babur (d) Alauddin Khilji 82. Who among the following was the first ruler of the...
71. Which Indian freedom fighter is known as ‘Punjab Kesari’? (a) Bhagat Singh (b) Lala Lajpat Rai (c) Sardar Patel (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale 72. Who was the first Indian to win a...
61. Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India? (a) Bahadur Shah I (b) Bahadur Shah Zafar (c) Aurangzeb (d) Jahangir 62. The Partition of Bengal (1905) was carried out by which British...
51. Who among the following was the founder of the Maurya Empire? (a) Ashoka (b) Chandragupta Maurya (c) Bindusara (d) Harsha 52. Which was the first movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in India?...
41. The first Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons was? (a) Dadabhai Naoroji (b) Mahatma Gandhi (c) B.R. Ambedkar (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale 42. Who was the first Indian...
31. The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between? (a) Marathas and Mughals (b) Marathas and Afghans (c) Marathas and British (d) Marathas and Rajputs 32. Which of the following dynasties ruled...
21. Which among the following is the oldest dynasty of India? (a) Maurya Dynasty (b) Gupta Dynasty (c) Satavahana Dynasty (d) Chola Dynasty 22. Who wrote the famous book Arthashastra? (a) Kalidasa (b)...
11. Who was the first Indian ruler to organize a navy? (a) Chandragupta Maurya (b) Rajendra Chola I (c) Ashoka (d) Kanishka 12. The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between which...
1. Who among the following was associated with the founding of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1885? (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) A.O. Hume (c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (d) Dadabhai Naoroji 2....
Title: Probity in Governance: An Essential for Socio-Economic Development – A Perspective for UPSC Aspirants As the future civil servants of India, UPSC aspirants, it’s imperative for you to understand and internalize the concept...
Probity: An Essential Pillar for Effective Governance and Socio-economic Development in India Aspirants of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations are aware it is more than just a test of knowledge – it...
Understanding Moral Intuition and Moral Reasoning in the Indian Context: A Guide for UPSC Aspirants Excelling in the UPSC Civil Services Examination requires a solid understanding not only of a vast syllabus but also...
As an aspirant of the Union Public Service Commission, the understanding and practice of Emotional Intelligence (EI) is essential in the face of administrative roles and public service commitments. Emotional Intelligence, initially proposed by...
Understanding M.K Gandhi’s Perception on the Power of Simplicity and Kindness: Insight for UPSC Aspirants Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation, propounded several ideologies that have not only steered our course till independence...
Distinction Between Coercion and Undue Influence Coercion and undue influence, integral components of the Indian Contract Act, depict the malpractices that can potentially vitiate the integrity and influence of agreements in work environments. An...
‘consent’ Title: Coercion vs Consent: Clarifying Concepts for UPSC Aspirants Understanding the profound differences between ‘coercion’ and ‘consent’ within the context of the Indian workplace is not just vital for Union Public Service Commission...
Corruption and The Failure of Core Values and Measures to Uplift Society In the dynamic and multifaceted, socio-political landscape of India, corruption has become an unwelcome, omnipresent element. A topic of heated debates and...
Title: Corruption: A Direct Result of Eroding Core Values in Society Corruption, largely viewed as one of the most pervasive and insidious societal ills, is not simply a matter of faulty systems or lack...
The Role and Ethics of International Aid in Resource Challenged Nations: An Indian Perspective International aid has emerged as a significant tool in the globalised world to help resource-challenged nations. This concept entails providing...
Moral Integrity and Professional Efficiency: Pillars of Corporate Governance The ascendancy of corporate governance issues has gained unparallel momentum in the contemporary business world, driven especially by scandals and malpractices across private and corporate...
Title: The Role of the Citizen Charter in Cultivating Ethical Civil Servants in India When discussing good governance and the effective functioning of the administrative apparatus in India, the concept of the Citizen Charter...
