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GPSC ACF RFO Paper-1 Prelims Exam - English

Duration: 180 · Questions: 200 · Max Marks: 200 · Language: 3

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General Studies I

1
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
  1. A.Two
  2. B.Three
  3. C.Five
  4. D.Four
  5. E.None of these
2
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
  1. A.True
  2. B.False
  3. C.Uncertain
  4. D.None
3
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
  1. A.A
  2. B.E
  3. C.T
  4. D.X
  5. E.Y
4
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
  1. A.None            
  2. B.One         
  3. C.Two       
  4. D.Three        
  5. E.More than three
5
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
6
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
7
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
  1. A.T
  2. B.L
  3. C.E
  4. D.Y
  5. E.X
8
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
9
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
10
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’  and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
  1. A.V
  2. B.T
  3. C.E
  4. D.A
  5. E.B
11
If each alternate letter beginning with the first in the word WORKING is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each of the remaining letters is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth from the right and after the replacement ?
  1. A.N
  2. B.Q
  3. C.J
  4. D.M
  5. E.None of these
12
How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘SHIFTED’ each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.None of these
13
Statement: Is common currency a necessary ingredient for Europe’s growth ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, A common currency will enable entire Europe to market itself as one .
II. No, Similar experiments by Latin America countries have not affected their economies .
  1. A.The only argument I is strong
  2. B.Only argument II is strong
  3. C.Either I or II is strong
  4. D.Neither I nor II is strong
14
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the fifth, the sixth, the tenth and the eleventh letters of the word EXCEPTIONAL using each letter only once, first letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be made formed your answer is ‘X’  and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is ‘Y’.
  1. A.P
  2. B.L
  3. C.T
  4. D.X
  5. E.Y
15
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters RAE using each letter only once in each word?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
16
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word WONDERS, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?
  1. A.One
  2. B.Two
  3. C.Three
  4. D.Four
  5. E.More than four
17
If it is possible to make only one meaningful English word from the second, the fifth, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word PHYSICAL, using each letter only once, second letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can  be formed your answer is M. if no such word can be formed your answer is N.
  1. A.I
  2. B.A
  3. C.L
  4. D.M
  5. E.N
18
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word JUSTIFY, each of which have as many letters between them in the word as they have between them in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
19
If the alphabets are assigned values as A=3, D=6, G=8, I=2, L=4 and T=5 then what is the sum of values of all the alphabets in the word DIGITAL?
  1. A.26
  2. B.28
  3. C.30
  4. D.32
  5. E.None of these
20
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EDUCATION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
  1. A.None
  2. B.One
  3. C.Two
  4. D.Three
  5. E.More than three
21
Consider the following with reference to the East India Association organised in London:
1. It was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji.
2. The organisation aimed to present correct information about India to the British public and voice Indian grievances.
3. The East India Association incorporated the National Indian Association before the Komagata Maru incident.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.3 only
  4. D.1 and 3 only
22
The aim of the Indian Association found by Surendranath Banerjee was to
  1. A.Represent the views of the educated middle class and take united community action.
  2. B.Give shape to and establish the Indian National Congress.
  3. C.Advocate constitutional reforms through legislative action.
  4. D.Organise seditious movements to dethrone the British empire.
23
The Unionist Party was a powerful political party during the period 1923–1947. Consider  the following about this party:
1. The party represented the interests of land holders-Hindus, Muslims and also the Sikhs.
2. The party was particularly powerful in the Punjab region and it did not favour the creation of Pakistan as a separate state.
Which of the above is/are correct?
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both
  4. D.None
24
The Ilbert Bill controversy is said to be a high watermark in the history of Indian National Movement.
This is because it invoked issues of
1. Racial discrimination between Indian and Europeans.
2. Security lapse on the Indian borders, especially the North-West Frontier Province.
3. Suppression of Indian media houses and their nationalisation by the government.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 2 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1 and 3 only
25
​The Vernacular Press Act in British India was concerned with
  1. A.Promoting local language new for generating local employment
  2. B.Providing for licensing and rep of newspapers published by indigenous tribes
  3. C.Banning all vernacular la publications in India
  4. D.None of the above
26
The Cripps mission was an attempt by the British government to
  1. A.Extend communal representation in the Imperial legislature
  2. B.Convince the Congress to join the Central legislature
  3. C.Secure full Indian cooperation and support for their efforts in World War II
  4. D.Conclude the Round Table Conferences Successfully
27
The proposal of the Cripps mission was that
1. India would be a dominion associated with the United Kingdom
2. An elected body charged with the task of making the constitution would be setup immediately after the World War Il is stopped.
Which of the above is/are correct?
  1. A.I only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.None
28
The proposal of the Cripps mission was that
1. An Indian Union with a dominion status would be set up and it would be free to decide its relations with the Commonwealth
2. After the end of the World War I, a constituent assembly would be convened to frame a new constitution
3. Any province not willing to join the Indian Union could have a separate constitution and form a separate Union
Which of the above is/are correct?
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
29
Why Indian National Congress (INC) leaders were not satisfied with the Cripps Mission (1942) proposals?
  1. A.Cripps Mission did not address the issue of separate electorates.
  2. B.Cripps Mission did not deliberate any matter with the Indian leaders and proposed unilateral measures.
  3. C.Leaders wanted full independence rather than a dominion status.
  4. D.Cripps Mission agreed for post-war real transfer of power but maintained that the Viceroy and Secretary of State shall be appointed by the crown.
30
Mahatma Gandhi decided to launch 'Individual Satyagraha' due to dissatisfaction With
  1. A.Government of India Act, 1935 which eroded autonomy of local bodies
  2. B.Religious intolerance in the countryside
  3. C.August offer made by the British during the course of the Second World War
  4. D.State of untouchables in the country
31
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
  1. A.51:52
  2. B.52:53
  3. C.51:53
  4. D.52:55
32
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
  1. A.√49
  2. B.0.125
  3. C.√2
  4. D.22/7
33
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
  1. A.35600  
  2. B.34500
  3. C.9630
  4. D.93600
34
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
  1. A.3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
  2. B.7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
  3. C.3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
  4. D.5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
35
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
  1. A.36
  2. B.38
  3. C.310
  4. D.96
     
36
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
  1. A.4     
  2. B.3
  3. C.2 
  4. D.5
37
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
  1. A.3/5
  2. B.2/3
  3. C.4/5
38
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
  1. A.169  
  2. B.36
  3. C.196 
  4. D.Can not say
39
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
  1. A.16   
  2. B.25
  3. C.28  
  4. D.30
40
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
  1. A.93     
  2. B.103
  3. C.60.5
  4. D.121
41
Which is greater ?
  1. A.15/16
  2. B.17/18
  3. C.Equal
  4. D.Cannot compare
42
If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.
  1. A.3 
  2. B.4
  3. C.5    
  4. D.7
43
Write the 44000 in Roman numerals
  1. A.XLI 
  2. B.XLVI
  3. C.XLIV 
  4. D.XLVIC
44
Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?
  1. A.1/11
  2. B.9/11
  3. C.1/9
  4. D.9/10
45
What is (98 times 102) ?
  1. A.9996
  2. B.10000
  3. C.10096
  4. D.10196
46
Which is smaller ?
  1. A.9/11
  2. B.7/9
  3. C.Equal
  4. D.Cannot compare
47
Convert 0.5777… into fraction ?
  1. A.26/45
  2. B.52/90
  3. C.13/22
  4. D.5/9
48
Convert 0.81 into fraction ?
  1. A.81/100
  2. B.9/10
  3. C.8/9
  4. D.9/11
49
(63)2 – (12)2 =?
  1. A.3528 
  2. B.3852
  3. C.3582  
  4. D.3825
50
Which is greater ?
  1. A.13/17
  2. B.11/14
  3. C.Equal
  4. D.Cannot compare
51

"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

  1. A.Malik Muhammad Joyce
  2. B.Raskhan
  3. C.Rich Khusrow
  4. D.Rich Hasan
52
What was the real name of Amir Khusro?
  1. A.Muhammad Hasan
  2. B.Muhammad Hussain
  3. C.Muhammad Khusrow
  4. D.Muhammad Mine
53
Who is considered the founder of the Sufi movement in India?
  1. A.Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Aunty
  2. B.Nizamuddin Awliya
  3. C.muinuddin Chishti
  4. D.Naseeruddin Mahmud
54
Education has given consciousness.
  1. A.Devotion of
  2. B.Knowledge of
  3. C.recidivism of
  4. D.Sufi Don't of
55
The name of the sitar magician is known all over the world for his music.
  1. A.Thyagaraja
  2. B.Tansen
  3. C.Rahim Sen
  4. D.Purandar Slave
56
What was the real name of Gautam Buddha?
  1. A.Siddhartha
  2. B.Narendra
  3. C.Devdutt
  4. D.Vishal Dutt
57
What was the real name of the famous Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib?
  1. A.Mushtaq Ali
  2. B.Asadullah Khan
  3. C.Saifullah Khan
  4. D.Yusuf Khan
58
Path of action Mother Faleshu misfortune,What Religion Granthas of quote Is
  1. A.Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta
  2. B.Ramcharitmanas
  3. C.Ramayana
  4. D.Jayadratha Kill
59
Whose disciple was Saint Kabir?
  1. A.Ramanujacharya
  2. B.Vallabhacharya
  3. C.Narharidas
  4. D.Ramanand
60
What is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Sikh Guru?
  1. A.Nanded
  2. B.Talbandi
  3. C.Amritsar
  4. D.Patna Sahib
61
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?
  1. A.Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  2. B.Swami Vivekananda
  3. C.Rabindranath Tagore
  4. D.Mahatma Gandhi
62
Which classical dance form is associated with Tamil Nadu ?
  1. A.Kathak
  2. B.Kuchipudi
  3. C.Bharatanatyam
  4. D.Odissi
63
Which of the following is a famous festival of Kerala ?
  1. A.Pongal
  2. B.Onam
  3. C.Baisakhi
  4. D.Makar Sankranti
64
Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' ?
  1. A.Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  2. B.Sarojini Naidu
  3. C.Rabindranath Tagore
  4. D.Subramania Bharati
65
The Ajanta Caves are located in which state ?
  1. A.Maharashtra
  2. B.Madhya Pradesh
  3. C.Bihar
  4. D.Karnataka
66
What is the name of the traditional Indian art of hand-painting fabric with a pen ?
  1. A.Bandhani
  2. B.Madhubani
  3. C.Kalamkari
  4. D.Pattachitra
67
Which instrument is considered as the oldest musical instrument of India ?
  1. A.Sitar
  2. B.Veena
  3. C.Tabla
  4. D.Flute
68
Who among the following is known for his contribution to the Indian classical music as a sitar maestro ?
  1. A.Zakir Hussain
  2. B.L. Subramaniam
  3. C.Ravi Shankar
  4. D.Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
69
Which of the following is a classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh ?
  1. A.Kathak
  2. B.Bharatanatyam
  3. C.Kuchipudi
  4. D.Manipuri
70
The festival of lights, Diwali, is associated with which Hindu epic ?
  1. A.Mahabharata
  2. B.Ramayana
  3. C.Bhagavad Gita
  4. D.Rigveda
71
Whats the capital city of Gujarat?
  1. A.Ahmedabad
  2. B.Surat
  3. C.Gandhinagar
  4. D.Vadodara
72
Which national parkn Gujarats famous for Asiatic lions?
  1. A.Gir National Park
  2. B.Ranthambore National Park
  3. C.Kanha National Park
  4. D.Bandipur National Park
73
Which river flows through the city of Ahmedabad?
  1. A.Sabarmati
  2. B.Tapi
  3. C.Narmada
  4. D.Mahi
74
Whats the official language of Gujarat?
  1. A.Gujarati
  2. B.Hindi
  3. C.Marathi
  4. D.Konkani
75
Which dance forms native to Gujarat?
  1. A.Garba
  2. B.Bhangra
  3. C.Lavani
  4. D.Kathakali
76
Which festivals celebrated with great enthusiasmn Gujarat?
  1. A.Diwali
  2. B.Navratri
  3. C.Holi
  4. D.Pongal
77
The White Desert, also known as the Great Rann of Kutch,s locatedn which district of Gujarat?
  1. A.Kutch
  2. B.Surat
  3. C.Rajkot
  4. D.Vadodara
78
Whats the largest cityn Gujarat by population?
  1. A.Surat
  2. B.Ahmedabad
  3. C.Vadodara
  4. D.Rajkot
79
Which citys known as the "Diamond City" of Gujarat?
  1. A.Surat
  2. B.Rajkot
  3. C.Bhavnagar
  4. D.Jamnagar
80
Whats the main agricultural product of Gujarat?
  1. A.Rice
  2. B.Wheat
  3. C.Cotton
  4. D.Sugarcane
81
Which of the following was the main cause of the Carnatic Wars?
  1. A.British vs. Marathas for control over the Deccan
  2. B.French vs. British for control over the Carnatic region
  3. C.Invasion by the Mughals
  4. D.Disputes between the Marathas and Nizam of Hyderabad
82
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British and:
  1. A.Marathas
  2. B.Nizam of Hyderabad
  3. C.Mughals
  4. D.Siraj-ud-Daula
83
The Treaty of Paris (1763) ended which of the following conflicts?
  1. A.First Anglo-Maratha War
  2. B.First Carnatic War
  3. C.Seven Years' War
  4. D.Anglo-Mysore War
84
Which British general played a key role in the victory at the Battle of Plassey?
  1. A.Robert Clive
  2. B.Warren Hastings
  3. C.Richard Wellesley
  4. D.Lord Cornwallis
85
The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought between the British and:
  1. A.Marathas
  2. B.Mughals
  3. C.Nawab of Oudh, Mir Qasim, and Shuja-ud-Daula
  4. D.Sikhs
86
What was the primary reason behind the British intervention in the Carnatic region during the 18th century?
  1. A.To spread Christianity
  2. B.To control the rich trade routes of South India
  3. C.To defeat the Marathas
  4. D.To support the local rulers against the French
87
Who was the Nawab of Bengal defeated at the Battle of Plassey?
  1. A.Mir Jafar
  2. B.Siraj-ud-Daula
  3. C.Shuja-ud-Daula
  4. D.Nawab of Oudh
88
The British East India Company expanded its control over Bengal after which event?
  1. A.Battle of Buxar
  2. B.Battle of Plassey
  3. C.First Anglo-Maratha War
  4. D.Battle of Mysore
89
Who was the leader of the Marathas during the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
  1. A.Nana Phadnavis
  2. B.Chhatrapati Shivaji
  3. C.Peshwa Baji Rao I
  4. D.Mahadji Shinde
90
In which war did the Marathas confront the British and the Nizam of Hyderabad?
  1. A.First Anglo-Maratha War
  2. B.Second Anglo-Maratha War
  3. C.Third Anglo-Maratha War
  4. D.Fourth Anglo-Maratha War
91
Which Indus Valley site is famous for its dockyard?
  1. A.Harappa
  2. B.Mohenjo-daro
  3. C.Lothal
  4. D.Kalibangan
92
The Great Bath, a remarkable structure of the Indus Valley Civilisation, was discovered at:
  1. A.Harappa
  2. B.Mohenjo-daro
  3. C.Lothal
  4. D.Dholavira
93
The script of the Indus Valley Civilisation is:
  1. A.Brahmi
  2. B.Kharosthi
  3. C.Pictographic and Undeciphered
  4. D.Sanskrit
94
Which metal was NOT known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
  1. A.Copper
  2. B.Bronze
  3. C.Gold
  4. D.Iron
95
The figure of a deity, often identified as 'Pashupati Mahadeva', is depicted on seals found at Indus Valley sites. Which animals are typically shown surrounding the deity?
  1. A.Lion, Horse, Bull, Elephant
  2. B.Elephant, Tiger, Rhinoceros, Buffalo
  3. C.Cow, Deer, Goat, Tiger
  4. D.Horse, Bear, Wolf, Rhinoceros
96
Which Indus Valley site in Gujarat is known for its unique water management system and a large inscription often referred to as a signboard?
  1. A.Lothal
  2. B.Surkotada
  3. C.Rangpur
  4. D.Dholavira
97
Evidence of ploughed fields has been found at which Indus Valley site?
  1. A.Mohenjo-daro
  2. B.Chanhudaro
  3. C.Kalibangan
  4. D.Banawali
98
The Indus Valley people primarily worshipped:
  1. A.Forces of Nature
  2. B.Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
  3. C.Mother Goddess and Pashupati
  4. D.Agni and Indra
99
What was the most common building material used in Harappan cities?
  1. A.Stone
  2. B.Wood
  3. C.Baked Bricks
  4. D.Mud Bricks
100
The famous bronze statue of the 'Dancing Girl' was excavated from:
  1. A.Harappa
  2. B.Lothal
  3. C.Mohenjo-daro
  4. D.Kalibangan
101
Garba is traditionally performed during which festival in Gujarat?
  1. A.Diwali
  2. B.Navratri
  3. C.Uttarayan
  4. D.Holi
102
Garba was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in?
  1. A.2022
  2. B.2023
  3. C.2021
  4. D.2024
103
The circular dance form performed around a central lamp or idol is?
  1. A.Padhar
  2. B.Dandiya Raas
  3. C.Tippani
  4. D.Garba
104
Garba is performed by women using?
  1. A.None
  2. B.Dandiya sticks
  3. C.Both
  4. D.Only hand movements and clapping
105
Dandiya Raas is usually performed during?
  1. A.Holi
  2. B.Diwali
  3. C.Navratri (especially on the last day)
  4. D.Uttarayan
106
Tippani dance is traditionally performed by women of which community in Gujarat?
  1. A.Padhar and other tribal communities
  2. B.Patidar
  3. C.Brahmin
  4. D.Jain
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Tippani dance involves rhythmic beating of?
  1. A.Clapping
  2. B.Dandiya sticks
  3. C.Bamboo sticks on the ground
  4. D.Foot tapping only
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Padhar dance is a folk dance of which community in Gujarat?
  1. A.Padhar tribe (Kutch)
  2. B.Bhil tribe
  3. C.Dhodia tribe
  4. D.Gamit tribe
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Padhar dance is performed to celebrate?
  1. A.Both
  2. B.Harvest
  3. C.Marriage and festivals
  4. D.None
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Dangi Nritya is a traditional folk dance of which region in Gujarat?
  1. A.Saurashtra
  2. B.Kutch
  3. C.Dang district (South Gujarat)
  4. D.Central Gujarat
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Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in which year?
  1. A.1913
  2. B.1917
  3. C.1915
  4. D.1920
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Gandhi’s first major movement in India was?
  1. A.Non-Cooperation Movement
  2. B.Champaran Satyagraha
  3. C.Civil Disobedience Movement
  4. D.Quit India Movement
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Champaran Satyagraha was related to?
  1. A.Indigo farmers
  2. B.Cotton farmers
  3. C.Tea plantation workers
  4. D.Salt workers
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Kheda Satyagraha was organized in which state?
  1. A.Bihar
  2. B.Gujarat
  3. C.Maharashtra
  4. D.Punjab
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Gandhi’s method of protest was based on?
  1. A.Violence
  2. B.Passive resistance
  3. C.Satyagraha
  4. D.Armed struggle
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The Non-Cooperation Movement started in?
  1. A.1919
  2. B.1930
  3. C.1922
  4. D.1920
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Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn after?
  1. A.Jallianwala Bagh
  2. B.Chauri Chaura incident
  3. C.Dandi March
  4. D.Simon Commission
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Civil Disobedience Movement began with?
  1. A.Salt March
  2. B.Quit India
  3. C.Swadeshi Movement
  4. D.Khilafat Movement
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Dandi March took place in which year?
  1. A.1928
  2. B.1942
  3. C.1932
  4. D.1930
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Quit India Movement was launched in?
  1. A.1935
  2. B.1939
  3. C.1945
  4. D.1942
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Gandhi gave the slogan “Do or Die” during?
  1. A.Quit India Movement
  2. B.Civil Disobedience
  3. C.Non-Cooperation
  4. D.Swadeshi
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Gandhi emphasized which principle?
  1. A.Industrialization
  2. B.Colonial rule
  3. C.Militarization
  4. D.Truth and non-violence
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Gandhi’s autobiography is titled?
  1. A.India Wins Freedom
  2. B.Discovery of India
  3. C.Hind Swaraj
  4. D.My Experiments with Truth
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Hind Swaraj was written in?
  1. A.1920
  2. B.1915
  3. C.1909
  4. D.1930
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Gandhi promoted which economic idea?
  1. A.Capitalism
  2. B.Swadeshi
  3. C.Socialism
  4. D.Communism
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Gandhi was associated with which newspaper?
  1. A.Kesari
  2. B.Young India
  3. C.Hindu
  4. D.Tribune
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Gandhi’s political guru was?
  1. A.Tilak
  2. B.Nehru
  3. C.Gokhale
  4. D.Bose
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Gandhi supported Khilafat Movement to?
  1. A.End British rule
  2. B.Support Muslims
  3. C.Promote unity
  4. D.All of the above
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Sardar Patel is known as?
  1. A.Lokmanya
  2. B.Father of Nation
  3. C.Netaji
  4. D.Iron Man of India
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Patel played key role in?
  1. A.Integration of princely states
  2. B.Freedom struggle abroad
  3. C.Industrial policy
  4. D.Education reform
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Bardoli Satyagraha was led by?
  1. A.Patel
  2. B.Gandhi
  3. C.Nehru
  4. D.Bose
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Bardoli Satyagraha was held in?
  1. A.1928
  2. B.1922
  3. C.1918
  4. D.1930
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Patel got the title “Sardar” after?
  1. A.Kheda
  2. B.Bardoli
  3. C.Champaran
  4. D.Dandi
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Patel was first Home Minister of India?
  1. A.None
  2. B.False
  3. C.Partially
  4. D.True
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Patel integrated how many princely states approx?
  1. A.562
  2. B.350
  3. C.200
  4. D.700
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Hyderabad was integrated through?
  1. A.War
  2. B.Referendum
  3. C.Treaty
  4. D.Police action
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Operation Polo is related to?
  1. A.Hyderabad
  2. B.Kashmir
  3. C.Junagadh
  4. D.Goa
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Junagadh accession issue was solved by?
  1. A.Referendum
  2. B.War
  3. C.Treaty
  4. D.British
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Patel was associated with which party?
  1. A.Muslim League
  2. B.BJP
  3. C.Socialist Party
  4. D.Congress
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Gandhi promoted which social reform?
  1. A.Capitalism
  2. B.Industrialization
  3. C.Untouchability removal
  4. D.Privatization
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Gandhi started Sabarmati Ashram in which year?
  1. A.1916
  2. B.1915
  3. C.1917
  4. D.1918
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Sabarmati Ashram is located in?
  1. A.Delhi
  2. B.Maharashtra
  3. C.Gujarat
  4. D.Bihar
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Gandhi supported which language as national language?
  1. A.English
  2. B.Sanskrit
  3. C.Urdu
  4. D.Hindi
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Gandhi opposed which system?
  1. A.Untouchability
  2. B.Democracy
  3. C.Socialism
  4. D.Federalism
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Gandhi called untouchables as?
  1. A.Dalit
  2. B.Backward
  3. C.Harijan
  4. D.Tribal
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Gandhi’s idea of village development is known as?
  1. A.Panchayat Raj
  2. B.Gram Swaraj
  3. C.Urbanization
  4. D.Industrialization
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Gandhi emphasized which sector?
  1. A.Heavy industry
  2. B.Banking
  3. C.IT sector
  4. D.Cottage industry
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Gandhi used fasting as a method of?
  1. A.Relaxation
  2. B.Celebration
  3. C.Protest
  4. D.Punishment
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Gandhi opposed which Act?
  1. A.Charter Act
  2. B.Government of India Act
  3. C.Rowlatt Act
  4. D.Pitts India Act
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Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in?
  1. A.1917
  2. B.1918
  3. C.1919
  4. D.1920
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Gandhi launched Non-Cooperation due to?
  1. A.Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh
  2. B.Partition
  3. C.World War I
  4. D.Simon Commission
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Gandhi boycotted which goods?
  1. A.Foreign goods
  2. B.Indian goods
  3. C.Agricultural goods
  4. D.None
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Khadi movement was promoted by?
  1. A.Nehru
  2. B.Gandhi
  3. C.Patel
  4. D.Bose
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Gandhi believed in which economy?
  1. A.Centralized
  2. B.Capitalist
  3. C.Decentralized
  4. D.Socialist
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Gandhi supported prohibition of?
  1. A.Alcohol
  2. B.Tobacco
  3. C.Sugar
  4. D.Salt
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Gandhi was assassinated in?
  1. A.1948
  2. B.1947
  3. C.1946
  4. D.1950
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Gandhi was assassinated by?
  1. A.British officer
  2. B.General Dyer
  3. C.Nathuram Godse
  4. D.Nehru
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Patel was born in which state?
  1. A.Maharashtra
  2. B.Gujarat
  3. C.Punjab
  4. D.UP
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Patel was a profession?
  1. A.Doctor
  2. B.Teacher
  3. C.Lawyer
  4. D.Engineer
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Patel studied law in?
  1. A.India
  2. B.England
  3. C.USA
  4. D.France
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Patel organized Kheda Satyagraha with?
  1. A.Nehru
  2. B.Gandhi
  3. C.Bose
  4. D.Tilak
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Kheda Satyagraha was related to?
  1. A.Tax relief
  2. B.Industrial policy
  3. C.Education
  4. D.Trade
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Patel played major role in which movement?
  1. A.Bardoli
  2. B.Swadeshi
  3. C.Quit India
  4. D.Khilafat
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Patel became Congress President in?
  1. A.1931
  2. B.1925
  3. C.1940
  4. D.1947
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Patel was known for his?
  1. A.Soft nature
  2. B.Strong leadership
  3. C.Poetry
  4. D.Writing
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Patel unified princely states using?
  1. A.Force only
  2. B.Only referendum
  3. C.Only treaties
  4. D.Diplomacy and force
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Which state resisted joining India initially?
  1. A.Mysore
  2. B.Hyderabad
  3. C.Kerala
  4. D.Assam
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Junagadh was located in?
  1. A.Punjab
  2. B.Gujarat
  3. C.Bengal
  4. D.Odisha
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Kashmir accession took place in?
  1. A.1946
  2. B.1948
  3. C.1947
  4. D.1950
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Patel handled which department?
  1. A.Finance
  2. B.Home
  3. C.Defense
  4. D.Education
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Patel also served as?
  1. A.Prime Minister
  2. B.Deputy Prime Minister
  3. C.President
  4. D.Governor
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Gandhi’s concept of Ahimsa means?
  1. A.Truth
  2. B.Non-violence
  3. C.Justice
  4. D.Equality
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Gandhi inspired which movement globally?
  1. A.Violent revolution
  2. B.Colonial rule
  3. C.Military coups
  4. D.Civil rights
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Gandhi supported women participation in?
  1. A.Business
  2. B.Sports
  3. C.Army
  4. D.Politics
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Gandhi opposed which practice?
  1. A.All of the above
  2. B.Untouchability
  3. C.Dowry
  4. D.Sati
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Gandhi believed in which ideology?
  1. A.Materialism
  2. B.Militarism
  3. C.Spiritual politics
  4. D.Capitalism
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Gandhi used which tool for protest?
  1. A.Non-violence
  2. B.Weapons
  3. C.War
  4. D.Bombs
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Patel’s contribution was mainly in?
  1. A.Foreign policy
  2. B.Education
  3. C.Internal unity
  4. D.Economy
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Patel integrated which region by referendum?
  1. A.Hyderabad
  2. B.Kashmir
  3. C.Junagadh
  4. D.Goa
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Hyderabad integration happened in?
  1. A.1948
  2. B.1947
  3. C.1949
  4. D.1950
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Gandhi promoted which value?
  1. A.Violence
  2. B.Truth
  3. C.War
  4. D.Expansion
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Gandhi’s full name was?
  1. A.Mohan Gandhi
  2. B.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
  3. C.MK Gandhi
  4. D.Mohanlal Gandhi
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Gandhi was born in?
  1. A.1869
  2. B.1868
  3. C.1867
  4. D.1870
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Gandhi was born at?
  1. A.Ahmedabad
  2. B.Rajkot
  3. C.Surat
  4. D.Porbandar
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Patel was born in?
  1. A.1873
  2. B.1875
  3. C.1876
  4. D.1877
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Patel was born at?
  1. A.Surat
  2. B.Nadiad
  3. C.Vadodara
  4. D.Rajkot
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Gandhi studied law in?
  1. A.USA
  2. B.India
  3. C.England
  4. D.France
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Gandhi worked in South Africa for?
  1. A.10 years
  2. B.20 years
  3. C.15 years
  4. D.25 years
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Gandhi fought against discrimination in?
  1. A.India
  2. B.Africa
  3. C.England
  4. D.USA
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Gandhi launched Satyagraha first in?
  1. A.India
  2. B.South Africa
  3. C.England
  4. D.USA
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Patel was known as organizer of?
  1. A.Soldiers
  2. B.Workers
  3. C.Students
  4. D.Farmers
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Patel supported which ideology?
  1. A.Division
  2. B.Unity
  3. C.War
  4. D.Expansion
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Gandhi emphasized which moral value?
  1. A.Honesty
  2. B.Violence
  3. C.Fear
  4. D.Greed
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Gandhi’s symbol of protest was?
  1. A.Sword
  2. B.Charkha
  3. C.Gun
  4. D.Flag
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Charkha represents?
  1. A.Industry
  2. B.Self-reliance
  3. C.War
  4. D.Trade
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Gandhi promoted which fabric?
  1. A.Silk
  2. B.Cotton mill
  3. C.Nylon
  4. D.Khadi
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Patel’s leadership style was?
  1. A.Weak
  2. B.Firm
  3. C.Confused
  4. D.Passive
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Patel died in?
  1. A.1949
  2. B.1950
  3. C.1951
  4. D.1952
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Gandhi died in?
  1. A.1947
  2. B.1949
  3. C.1948
  4. D.1950
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Gandhi inspired which leader?
  1. A.Hitler
  2. B.Mussolini
  3. C.Martin Luther King Jr.
  4. D.Napoleon
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