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General Studies

Question 1Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
  1. A
    1946
  2. B
    1947
  3. C
    1948
  4. D
    1950
Question 2Single Answer
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
  1. A
    Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  2. B
    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. C
    Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. D
    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Question 3Single Answer
The idea of the Constituent Assembly was first put forward by:
  1. A
    Mahatma Gandhi
  2. B
    M.N. Roy
  3. C
    Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. D
    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Question 4Single Answer
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India was proposed in:
  1. A
    1942
  2. B
    1945
  3. C
    1946
  4. D
    1947
Question 5Single Answer
The Constitution of India was adopted on:
  1. A
    15th August 1947
  2. B
    26th January 1950
  3. C
    26th November 1949
  4. D
    30th January 1948
Question 6Single Answer
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
  1. A
    Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
  2. B
    Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
  3. C
    Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
  4. D
    Dr. Satish Dhawan
Question 7Single Answer
Which organization is responsible for India's space exploration programs?
  1. A
    BARC
  2. B
    ISRO
  3. C
    DRDO
  4. D
    HAL
Question 8Single Answer
In which year did India successfully launch its first satellite, Aryabhata?
  1. A
    1975
  2. B
    1965
  3. C
    1980
  4. D
    1990
Question 9Single Answer
What is the name of India's first indigenously developed satellite launched by ISRO?
  1. A
    INSAT-1A
  2. B
    Aryabhata
  3. C
    Rohini
  4. D
    Bhaskara
Question 10Single Answer
What is the name of India's first nuclear reactor?
  1. A
    Dhruva
  2. B
    Kamini
  3. C
    Apsara
  4. D
    Kalpakkam
Question 11Single Answer
Which is the longest river in India?
  1. A
    Yamuna
  2. B
    Ganges
  3. C
    Brahmaputra
  4. D
    Godavari
Question 12Single Answer
The Western Ghats are also known as:
  1. A
    Sahyadris
  2. B
    Vindhyas
  3. C
    Satpuras
  4. D
    Aravallis
Question 13Single Answer
Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
  1. A
    Ganges
  2. B
    Kosi
  3. C
    Son
  4. D
    Gandak
Question 14Single Answer
Which mountain range separates Northern India from Southern India?
  1. A
    Aravallis
  2. B
    Vindhyas
  3. C
    Eastern Ghats
  4. D
    Himalayas
Question 15Single Answer
The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which two mountain ranges?
  1. A
    Himalayas and Western Ghats
  2. B
    Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
  3. C
    Vindhyas and Satpuras
  4. D
    Aravallis and Satpuras
Question 16Single Answer
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
Question 17Single Answer
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
Question 18Single Answer
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
Question 19Single Answer
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
Question 20Single Answer
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
Question 21Single Answer
In a centrally planned economy, what is the primary mechanism for resource allocation?
  1. A
    Market prices
  2. B
    Government directives
  3. C
    Consumer preferences
  4. D
    Private enterprise
Question 22Single Answer
Which of the following is a key disadvantage of a traditional economic system compared to a mixed economy?
  1. A
    High economic growth potential
  2. B
    Resistance to technological innovation
  3. C
    Flexible resource allocation
  4. D
    Strong government intervention
Question 23Single Answer
In a mixed economy, how does the government typically address market failures?
  1. A
    Through subsidies, taxes, and regulations
  2. B
    By fully controlling all industries
  3. C
    By eliminating private property
  4. D
    By enforcing a barter system
Question 24Single Answer
Which economic system is most likely to prioritize equity over efficiency?
  1. A
    Market economy
  2. B
    Mixed economy
  3. C
    Traditional economy
  4. D
    Command economy
Question 25Single Answer
What is a defining characteristic of a market economy?
  1. A
    Centralized price controls
  2. B
    Reliance on customary practices
  3. C
    Production decisions by government agencies
  4. D
    Resource allocation based on supply and demand
Question 26Single Answer
Which among the following is an archaeological source of Ancient Indian History?
  1. A
    Coins
  2. B
    Inscriptions
  3. C
    Pottery remains
  4. D
    Manuscripts
Question 27Single Answer
The study of inscriptions is known as?
  1. A
    Epigraphy
  2. B
    Numismatics
  3. C
    Paleography
  4. D
    Archaeology
Question 28Single Answer
The study of coins is called?
  1. A
    Numismatics
  2. B
    Archaeology
  3. C
    Epigraphy
  4. D
    Anthropology
Question 29Single Answer
The script used in most of Ashokan inscriptions was?
  1. A
    Devanagari
  2. B
    Grantha
  3. C
    Kharosthi
  4. D
    Brahmi
Question 30Single Answer
The Kharosthi script was mainly written from?
  1. A
    Left to right
  2. B
    Top to bottom
  3. C
    Right to left
  4. D
    Bottom to top
Question 31Single Answer
Who was the head of the central administration under the Delhi Sultanate?
  1. A
    Barid-i-Mumalik
  2. B
    Diwan-i-Arz
  3. C
    Qazi-ul-Quzat
  4. D
    Wazir
Question 32Single Answer
The department of military affairs was known as:
  1. A
    Diwan-i-Insha
  2. B
    Diwan-i-Rasalat
  3. C
    Diwan-i-Arz
  4. D
    Diwan-i-Wizarat
Question 33Single Answer
The land revenue system under Alauddin Khalji was primarily based on:
  1. A
    Iqta system
  2. B
    Kharaj system
  3. C
    Zabti system
  4. D
    Batai system
Question 34Single Answer
The market control system was introduced by:
  1. A
    Iltutmish
  2. B
    Alauddin Khalji
  3. C
    Balban
  4. D
    Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Question 35Single Answer
The officer in charge of royal correspondence was:
  1. A
    Diwan-i-Insha
  2. B
    Diwan-i-Arz
  3. C
    Diwan-i-Khairat
  4. D
    Diwan-i-Mustakhraj
Question 36Single Answer
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    Question 37Single Answer
    Which among the following is an important archaeological source for Modern Indian history?
    1. A
      Ashokan edicts
    2. B
      Harappan seals
    3. C
      Colonial-era coins and monuments
    4. D
      Vedic Samhita
    Question 38Single Answer
    The study of coins as a historical source is known as:
    1. A
      Epigraphy
    2. B
      Numismatics
    3. C
      Archaeometry
    4. D
      Paleography
    Question 39Single Answer
    Coins issued by the British East India Company help historians to understand:
    1. A
      Vedic rituals
    2. B
      Trade networks and political authority
    3. C
      Medieval temple architecture
    4. D
      Gupta administration
    Question 40Single Answer
    The inscriptions on colonial monuments generally provide information about:
    1. A
      Harappan trade
    2. B
      Sangam literature
    3. C
      Mauryan administration
    4. D
      British officials and events
    Question 41Single Answer
    The ancient name of Uttarakhand region was:
    1. A
      Aryavarta
    2. B
      Magadh
    3. C
      Kedarkhand and Manaskhand
    4. D
      Panchal
    Question 42Single Answer
    The term "Kedarkhand" is associated with:
    1. A
      Kumaon region
    2. B
      Garhwal region
    3. C
      Doab region
    4. D
      Terai region
    Question 43Single Answer
    The term "Manaskhand" is associated with:
    1. A
      Bundelkhand region
    2. B
      Garhwal region
    3. C
      Rohilkhand region
    4. D
      Kumaon region
    Question 44Single Answer
    The earliest inhabitants of Uttarakhand are believed to be:
    1. A
      Mughals
    2. B
      Kiratas and Khasas
    3. C
      British
    4. D
      Greeks
    Question 45Single Answer
    Which ancient text mentions the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand?
    1. A
      Puranas
    2. B
      Arthashastra
    3. C
      Ain-i-Akbari
    4. D
      Rajatarangini
    Question 46Single Answer
    Uttarakhand is popularly known as:
    1. A
      Land of Kings
    2. B
      Land of Deserts
    3. C
      Devbhoomi
    4. D
      Land of Lakes
    Question 47Single Answer
    The two major cultural regions of Uttarakhand are:
    1. A
      Doon and Hills
    2. B
      Terai and Bhabar
    3. C
      Garhwal and Kumaon
    4. D
      Plains and Plateau
    Question 48Single Answer
    The main languages spoken in Uttarakhand are:
    1. A
      Bengali and Assamese
    2. B
      Punjabi and Hindi
    3. C
      Garhwali and Kumaoni
    4. D
      Marathi and Gujarati
    Question 49Single Answer
    The Bhotia community of Uttarakhand is mainly found in:
    1. A
      Terai region only
    2. B
      Plains areas
    3. C
      Himalayan border areas
    4. D
      Dehradun city only
    Question 50Single Answer
    The Jaunsari tribe mainly resides in:
    1. A
      Bageshwar district
    2. B
      Almora district
    3. C
      Dehradun district
    4. D
      Haridwar district
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