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Which of the following industries is particularly associated with Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Leather
  2. Sugar
  3. Textiles
  4. Glass
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The Kakori Conspiracy, a significant event in the Indian freedom movement, took place in which present-day state?

  1. Bihar
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Rajasthan
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Which of the following physiographic divisions is NOT a part of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Terai
  2. Gangetic Plain
  3. Vindhyan Region
  4. Deccan Plateau
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of land reforms in India?

  1. Land reforms have uniformly led to increased agricultural productivity across all states.
  2. Zamindari abolition was the sole focus of land reforms, neglecting tenancy reforms and consolidation of holdings.
  3. Land reforms aimed at redistributing land ownership and improving tenancy conditions, but their implementation faced challenges and regional variations.
  4. The ceiling on land holdings was universally successful in creating equitable distribution of land resources and eliminating landlessness.
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Match the following musical instruments with their respective categories: 1. Sitar a. Wind 2. Shehnai b. Percussion 3. Tabla c. String Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
  2. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
  3. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
  4. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
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Which of the following architectural styles is characterized by its influence on the design of Lutyens' Delhi?

  1. Indo-Islamic
  2. Mughal
  3. Indo-Saracenic
  4. British
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the Mauryan administration as described in the Arthashastra?

  1. A highly centralized bureaucratic system.
  2. A well-organized system of espionage and intelligence gathering.
  3. Emphasis on public works projects such as irrigation and road construction.
  4. Minimal state intervention in economic activities, promoting free market principles.
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The Gandhara School of Art, which flourished in ancient India, was primarily influenced by which of the following artistic traditions?

  1. Persian Art
  2. Greek Art
  3. Roman Art
  4. Egyptian Art
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Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between the Early Vedic and Later Vedic periods?

  1. The Early Vedic period was characterized by a rigid caste system, while the Later Vedic period saw a more egalitarian society.
  2. The Early Vedic period was primarily agrarian, while the Later Vedic period was dominated by urban centers and trade.
  3. The Early Vedic period witnessed greater mobility and flexibility within the Varna system compared to the Later Vedic period.
  4. The Early Vedic period had a more complex pantheon of deities compared to the Later Vedic period, which focused on monotheistic beliefs.
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The term 'Dhamma,' central to Ashoka's reign, primarily emphasized which of the following principles?

  1. Aggressive military expansion to unify the subcontinent.
  2. Strict adherence to Vedic rituals and sacrifices.
  3. Moral conduct, non-violence, and the welfare of all beings.
  4. Promoting trade and commerce through state monopolies.
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Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced water management system, including a sophisticated network of reservoirs and embankments?

  1. Harappa
  2. Mohenjo-Daro
  3. Dholavira
  4. Lothal
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Which of the following constitutional developments is associated with the principle of 'dyarchy' in the provinces?

  1. The Government of India Act, 1909
  2. The Government of India Act, 1919
  3. The Government of India Act, 1935
  4. The Indian Independence Act, 1947
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The Naval Mutiny of 1946 primarily took place in:

  1. Calcutta
  2. Bombay
  3. Madras
  4. Karachi
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The Cripps Mission of 1942 failed primarily because:

  1. The Congress Party demanded immediate and complete independence, which was not offered.
  2. The Muslim League refused to cooperate with the British government.
  3. The Cripps Mission did not address the issue of separate electorates.
  4. The Second World War ended abruptly.
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The 'August Offer' of 1940 proposed:

  1. Complete independence for India immediately after World War II.
  2. Dominion status for India after the war and the establishment of a Constituent Assembly.
  3. Immediate transfer of power to Indian leaders.
  4. The partition of India into separate Hindu and Muslim states.
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The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in response to which of the following events?

  1. The Simon Commission
  2. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
  3. The Partition of Bengal
  4. The Cripps Mission
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The slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it' was given by:

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  3. Subhas Chandra Bose
  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was primarily carried out by the British government for:

  1. Administrative convenience
  2. Promoting economic development in Bengal
  3. Dividing the Bengali nationalist movement
  4. Improving relations with the Muslim community
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What was the primary objective of the Ilbert Bill introduced during the British Raj?

  1. To introduce separate electorates based on religion
  2. To empower Indian judges to try European offenders
  3. To establish universities in India
  4. To abolish the Vernacular Press Act
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The 'Drain of Wealth' theory, which criticized the economic impact of British rule in India, was primarily associated with:

  1. Dadabhai Naoroji
  2. Mahatma Gandhi
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Who among the following was NOT a prominent leader of the socio-religious reform movements in 19th century India?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  2. Swami Vivekananda
  3. Jyotirao Phule
  4. Warren Hastings
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The Ryotwari system introduced by the British in India was primarily based on which of the following principles?

  1. Establishing a land revenue agreement directly with the zamindars.
  2. Recognizing the village community as the primary unit of land revenue assessment.
  3. Recognizing the individual peasant (ryot) as the owner of the land and directly collecting revenue from them.
  4. Establishing a permanent settlement where revenue rates would not be changed.
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Which of the following factors significantly contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century?

  1. Strong centralized control under Aurangzeb
  2. Lack of competent successors after Aurangzeb
  3. Peaceful relations with the Marathas and Sikhs
  4. Effective economic policies implemented by later Mughals
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A new report suggests a decline in global biodiversity. Which international agreement would be MOST relevant for India to strengthen its conservation efforts?

  1. Kyoto Protocol
  2. Paris Agreement
  3. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
  4. Montreal Protocol
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