UPSC PRELIMS

Q33. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of (a) peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters

Q32. In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around Women’s right to gain education Age of consent

Q31. With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas'? (a) The earliest

Q30. Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? (a) Ashoka (b) Samudragupta (c) Harshavardhana (d) Krishanadeva Raya

Q29. With reference to the history of India, the terms ‘kulyavapa’ and ‘dronavapa’ denote (a) measurement of land (b) coins of different monetary value

Q28. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by (a)Gopal Baba Walangkar

Q27. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference Withdrawal of Ordinances

Q26. With reference to the book ‘Desher Katha’ written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:

Q25. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period? (a) An advisory issued

Q24. Consider the following events in the history of India: Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I