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Mains Prelims

2019 General Studies · Set A

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With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?1.Jagirdars were holders or land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.2.Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights or Zamindars were not hereditary.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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2

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With reference to land reforms in independent India,which one of the following statements is correct?

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3

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The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the

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4

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Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813':1.It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.2.It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.3.The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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With reference to Swadeshi Movement consider the following statements:1.It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.2.The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following pairs:Movement/Organization Leader1.All India Anti- Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi2.All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati3.Self-Respect Movement : E.V.Ramaswami NaickerWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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7

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Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

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8

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In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

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Consider the following statements:1.Deification of the Buddha2.Trading the path of Bodhisattvas3.Image worship and ritualsWhich of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

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With refence to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period,which one of the following statements is correct?

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Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

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12

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Consider the following statements:1.In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.2.The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.3.The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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13

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Consider the following statements:1.Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.2.Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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14

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With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:1.Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.2.In Lord Chelmsford's War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.3.Consequent upon the

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15

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With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:Person Position held1.Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation2.K. C. Neogy : Member, The Constituent Assembly3.P. C. Joshi : General Secretary, Communist Party of IndiaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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16

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With reference to Mian Tansen,which one of the following statements is not correct?

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17

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Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

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18

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Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine

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19

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Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

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20

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On 21st June, the Sun

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21

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Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World'?

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Consider the following statements:1.Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.2.Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only.3.One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following pairs:Famous Place River1.Pandharpur : Chandrabhaga2.Tiruchirappalli : Cauvery3.Hampi : MalaprabhaWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

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25

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In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the used of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

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