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This section includes 5672 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 4951. |
Who of the following was the first woman ruler of medieval India? |
| A. | Razia Sultan |
| B. | Chand Bibi |
| C. | Durgavati |
| D. | Noorjahan |
| Answer» B. Chand Bibi | |
| 4952. |
Who among the following established Delhi as the capital of Sultanate? |
| A. | Qutubuddin Aibak |
| B. | Ilulmish |
| C. | Razia |
| D. | Muizzuddin Ghori |
| Answer» C. Razia | |
| 4953. |
Which Sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol leader Chengiz Khan? |
| A. | Iltutmish |
| B. | Razia |
| C. | Balban |
| D. | Alauddin Khilji |
| Answer» B. Razia | |
| 4954. |
For whom did historian Badayuni commented on his death "Sultan got freedom from his masses and the masses from the Sultan"? |
| A. | Iltutmish |
| B. | Balban |
| C. | Alauddin Khilji |
| D. | Muhammad Bin Tughlaq |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4955. |
Which Sultan of Delhi is said to have followed the Policy of "Blood and Iron"? |
| A. | Jalaluddin Khilji |
| B. | Alauddin Khilji |
| C. | Balban |
| D. | Iltutmish |
| Answer» D. Iltutmish | |
| 4956. |
Ibn Batutta visited India during the reign of |
| A. | Ghayasuddin Tughlaq |
| B. | Muhammad Bin Tughlaq |
| C. | Firoz Shah Tughlaq |
| D. | Bahlol Lodi |
| Answer» C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq | |
| 4957. |
The transfer of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad was ordered by Sultan |
| A. | Mubarak Shah Khilji |
| B. | Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq |
| C. | Muhammad Bin Tughlaq |
| D. | Firoz Shah Tughlaq |
| Answer» D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq | |
| 4958. |
Which of the following pairs is/are correct matched? 1. Madanvarma Chandella 2. Sindhuraja Chahmana 3. Vakpati Parmara 4. Cliandradcva Gahadavala Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4959. |
What was the main objective of Sultan Mahmud's Indian conquests? |
| A. | Propagation of Religion |
| B. | Extension of Empire |
| C. | Acquisition of Wealth |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 4960. |
After the formation of ministries in the provinces in 1937, Congress rule lasted for [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | 28 months |
| B. | 29 months |
| C. | 30 months |
| D. | 31 months |
| Answer» B. 29 months | |
| 4961. |
During Rig Vedic period Jhelum river was known as: |
| A. | Asikani |
| B. | Vitasta |
| C. | Parushni |
| D. | Sutudri |
| Answer» C. Parushni | |
| 4962. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion [A]: According to the Wavell Plan, the number of Hindu and Muslim members in the Executive Council were to be equal. Reason [R]: Wavell thought that this arrangement would have avoided the partition of India. |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are individually true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false. |
| D. | A is false, but R is true. |
| Answer» D. A is false, but R is true. | |
| 4963. |
At the time when empires in Europe were crumbling before the might of Napoleon, which one of the following Governors General kept the British flag flying high in India? |
| A. | Warren Hastings |
| B. | Lord Cornwallis |
| C. | Lord Wellesley |
| D. | Lord Hastings |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4964. |
Who among the following was not a party to the coalition that fought against the English in the Battle of Buxar? [NDA 2008-1] |
| A. | Mir Kasim |
| B. | Mir Jafar |
| C. | Shuja-ud-daulah |
| D. | Shah Alam II |
| Answer» C. Shuja-ud-daulah | |
| 4965. |
In the Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, musical instruments have been divided into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? |
| A. | Tata Vadya : Stringed instruments |
| B. | Sushira Vadya : Wind instruments |
| C. | Avanaddha Vadya : Percussion instruments |
| D. | Ghana Vadya: Solid instruments which require tuning. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4966. |
Consider the following statements about the Provida style of temples: 1. They evolved during the Vijaynagar rule. 2. The presence of a large number of pillars is an important feature. 3. The pillars have images mostly of cows. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4967. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Bhakti Movemenz in India: 1. When the Sufi movement was becoming popular in India about the same time the Bhakti cult was gaining strength among the Hindus. 2. Kabir emphasized the essential oneness of all religions by describing Hindus and Muslims 'as pots of the same clay'. 3. The importance of women in society was increased because the Bhakti movement gave equal importance to them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4968. |
Consider the following statements regarding dances in India: 1. The Rig Veda mentions dance. 2. Women performed dances during Harappan period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4969. |
Which of the following statements in regard to the Medicine in ancient India is correct? 1. The Indian physicians studied anatomy. 2. The earliest mention of medicines is in the Atharva Veda. 3. The Medicine could not be developed along scientific lines. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4970. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion [A]: The Congress rejected the Cripps' proposals. Reason [R]: The Cripps Mission consisted solely of Whites. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false. |
| D. | A is false, but R is true. |
| Answer» C. A is true, but R is false. | |
| 4971. |
When were High Courts established in Bombay, Madras and Calcutta? [UP-PCS 2013] |
| A. | 1861 |
| B. | 1851 |
| C. | 1871 |
| D. | 1881 |
| Answer» B. 1851 | |
| 4972. |
Queen Victoria's proclamation took place in ? [Bihar J. Service 2016] |
| A. | 1856 |
| B. | 1858 |
| C. | 1859 |
| D. | 1860 |
| Answer» C. 1859 | |
| 4973. |
Name the French Commander who was co-defeated in the battle of Wandiwash in 176-0[UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Count Lally |
| B. | Francis Martin |
| C. | Dupleix |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Francis Martin | |
| 4974. |
The conspiracy to divide Bengal was aimed at |
| A. | To weaken die National Freedom Movement |
| B. | To break the Hindu-Muslim Unity |
| C. | To bring Hindu in minority in the new state |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4975. |
Which among the following was the reason of the resignations of the Indian Ministers in all the provinces in the year I939? [NDA 2014-I] |
| A. | The Governors refused to act as constitutional heads |
| B. | The Centre did not provide the required financial help to provinces |
| C. | The Governor-General converted Indian administration from federal to unitary one because of the beginning of the World War II |
| D. | India was declared a party to the World War II without the consent of the provincial government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4976. |
Consider the following pairs: Indus Valley Site Location 1. Kot Diji : Rajasthan 2. Rupa : Haryana 3. Dholavira : Punjab Which of the above given pairs is/are Not correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4977. |
Consider the following statements regarding Harappan Civilization: 1. The buildings were largely made with stone Jewelleries made of gold, silver and copper were worn by women 2. Animals like sheep, goat, horse and buffalo were domesticated Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4978. |
In which of his following books did Mahatma Gandhi call British Parliament as sterile and prostitute? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Sarvodaya or Universal dawn |
| B. | An Autobiography or the story of my experiments with truth |
| C. | Hind Swaraj |
| D. | The Story of a Satyagrahi |
| Answer» D. The Story of a Satyagrahi | |
| 4979. |
Which one among the following was not true about the Kerala king, Marthanda Verma? [NDA 2011-II] |
| A. | He ruled over Travancore |
| B. | He subdued the feudatories |
| C. | He gave heavy bribes to the European officers to maintain peace |
| D. | He organised a strong modern army |
| Answer» D. He organised a strong modern army | |
| 4980. |
The resolution of total independence of India was passed during the tenure of - |
| A. | Lord Chelmsford |
| B. | Lord Wavell |
| C. | Lord Irwin |
| D. | Lord Willington |
| Answer» C. Lord Irwin | |
| 4981. |
Which of the following could be attributed to be the cause of decline of Buddhism in India? 1. The rise of Bhagavatism led to the fall of popularity of Buddhism. 2. Advent of the practice of idol worship and making offerings. 3. Attack of the Huns and Turkish invaders. Choose the correct answer using code given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 4982. |
The last King of Sikh Kingdom was |
| A. | Ranjeet Singh |
| B. | Navnihal Singh |
| C. | Duleep Singh |
| D. | Sher Singh |
| Answer» D. Sher Singh | |
| 4983. |
Which one of the following was directly related to the Poona Pact of 1932? |
| A. | Indian women |
| B. | Indian labour class |
| C. | Indian farmers |
| D. | Indian depressed class |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4984. |
Consider the following statements regarding the social structure of Vedic period: 1. There was no sign of 'Varna system in Rig Vedic age. 2. The Vedic household was patriarchal and patrilineal. 3. Daughters had property right. 4. Post Vedic period is differentiated into four Varna. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4985. |
Consider the following statements with regard to ancient Indian literature: 1. Krishna Deva Raya, the ruler of Vijayanagara, wrote Amuktamalyada, a brief textbook on government in Telugu. 2. Lalitavistara is a Buddhist text which describes the early life of Buddha in supernatural way. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 4986. |
Consider the following pairs: (Text) (Philosophical school) 1. Bhagavata Purana : Advaita 2. Govinda Bhashya : Achintya Bheda Abheda 3. Sri Bhasya : Vishishtadvaita Which of the given pairs are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 4987. |
Which of the following was the duty of 'Samaharta during the Mauryan Empire? |
| A. | He was an officer of water bodies like rivers, ponds and wells. |
| B. | He acted as revenue collector for the Empire. |
| C. | He was kingdom's chief judicial officer. |
| D. | He was officer efforts looking into building and maintenance of all the forts. |
| Answer» C. He was kingdom's chief judicial officer. | |
| 4988. |
Which of the following events, related to the life of Gautam Buddha, occurred on the day of Vaisakha Poornima? 1. His birth 2. Achievement of enlightenment 3. Delivery of his first teachings 4. His Parinirvana (death) Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 4989. |
British colonialism in India saw the emergence of new cities. Calcutta, now Kolkata, was one of the first cities. Which of the following villages were, amalgamated to form the city of Calcutta? [NDA 2013-I] |
| A. | Midnapur, Chittagong, Burdwan |
| B. | 24-Parganas, Kalikata. Thakurgaon |
| C. | Sutanuti, Kalikata, Gobindapur |
| D. | Midnapur, Thakurgaon, Gobindapur |
| Answer» D. Midnapur, Thakurgaon, Gobindapur | |
| 4990. |
During the Vedic period Satamana and Krishnala were the names of: |
| A. | class of hereditary merchants |
| B. | titles of village assemblies |
| C. | gold and silver coins as medium of exchange |
| D. | rituals performed in Vedic society |
| Answer» D. rituals performed in Vedic society | |
| 4991. |
Along with Mahatma Gandhi who amongst the following Muslims did lift the bier of Bal Gangadhar Tilak? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Shaukat Ali |
| B. | Muhammad Ali |
| C. | Maulana A.K. Azad |
| D. | M. A. Ansari |
| Answer» B. Muhammad Ali | |
| 4992. |
Who amongst the following made regular broadcast on Congress radio operated during Quit India Movement? |
| A. | Jay Prakash Narayan |
| B. | Subhas Chandra Bose |
| C. | Ram Manohar Lohia |
| D. | Sucheta Kriplani |
| Answer» D. Sucheta Kriplani | |
| 4993. |
In Ancient India, the designation "vaniya" was used for: |
| A. | revenue farmers |
| B. | military officers |
| C. | village headman |
| D. | A class of hereditary merchants |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4994. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by from the codes given below the lists: List-I (Event) List-II (Year) A. Non-Cooperation Movement 1.1942 B. Civil Disobedience Movement 2.1937 C. Formation of Congress Ministries 3.1930 D. Quit India Movement 4.1920 |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 | |
| 4995. |
Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi of the individual Satyagraha. Who was the second? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| C. | C. Rajgopalachari |
| D. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| Answer» C. C. Rajgopalachari | |
| 4996. |
Which operation was started by the British Government to arrest the leaders of Quit India Movement? |
| A. | Operation Reander Paste |
| B. | Operation Zero Hour |
| C. | Operation Thunderbolt |
| D. | Operation Blue Star |
| Answer» C. Operation Thunderbolt | |
| 4997. |
Who among the following was the first English man to visit western India? |
| A. | Captain Hawkins |
| B. | John Mildenhall |
| C. | Ralph Fitch |
| D. | Thomas Stephens |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4998. |
Consider the following statements regarding Upanishads: 1. They are considered as the final part of Vedas. 2. They contain abstract and difficult discussions of ultima1' philosophical problems. 3. They were, taught to the pupils, by their teachers, at the beginning of education. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 4999. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Dravidian style of art and architecture reached its perfection under the Rashtrakutas. 2. The art and architecture of the Rashtrakutas were found in Ellora and Elephanta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5000. |
Consider the following statements regarding Bhimbetka paintings: 1. White and red colors have been used most commonly in these paintings. 2. Most of the paintings belong to the Neolithic period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |