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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-I Topic: History of India and Indian National Movement

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which Mauryan ruler is known for his efficient administrative system?

Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Ashoka Samudragupta
Q2. Who played a significant role in the Indian national movement by organizing workers and laborers?

Mahatma Gandhi Subhas Chandra Bose Trade Unions Rani Lakshmi Bai
Q3. Which document outlines the objectives and priorities of the government for the upcoming Five Year Plan?

Budget Economic Survey Five Year Plan Document Vision Document
Q4. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?

Aurangzeb Akbar Shah Jahan Jahangir
Q5. Who founded the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha to uplift the marginalized sections of society?

Jyotirao Phule B.R. Ambedkar Periyar E.V. Ramasamy Mahatma Gandhi
Q6. What role did women play in the National Movement's impact on Indian society?

They were not involved They actively participated They opposed the movement They supported the British rule
Q7. Dalit leader Kanshi Ram founded which political party to advocate for Dalit rights?

Bahujan Samaj Party Indian National Congress Bharatiya Janata Party Communist Party of India
Q8. Which literary figure's works reflected the social and political issues of his time, including the national movement?

Rabindranath Tagore Munshi Premchand Sarojini Naidu Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Q9. Under the Indian Independence Act 1947, India was divided into how many dominions?

1 2 3 4
Q10. Who is known as the 'Dharti Aba' or 'Father of Earth' among the tribal communities?

Birsa Munda Rani Lakshmibai Tantia Tope Alluri Sitarama Raju
Q11. Which year marked the beginning of economic planning in India?

1947 1950 1948 1952
Q12. How did the National Movement influence the growth of small-scale industries in India?

Stifled their growth Ignored their development Promoted their establishment Led to their complete shutdown
Q13. Which city was the center of the Revolt of 1857?

Delhi Mumbai Kolkata Chennai
Q14. Who played a crucial role in providing legal assistance to freedom fighters during the national movement?

Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Motilal Nehru C. R. Das
Q15. In which year did the British East India Company cease to exist?

1857 1900 1947 1950
Q16. Who was the wife of Mahatma Gandhi and actively participated in the freedom struggle?

Sarojini Naidu Kasturba Gandhi Annie Besant Kamala Nehru
Q17. Which artist is known for his series of paintings depicting the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

Jamini Roy Amrita Sher-Gil Nandalal Bose S.B. Palsikar
Q18. Which year did the government of India launch the Land Ceiling Act?

1955 1960 1970 1980
Q19. Which section of society primarily comprised the peasant class during the national movement?

Urban professionals Rural landowners Industrial workers Agricultural laborers
Q20. Who were the torchbearers of the ideals of freedom and independence during the national movement?

Children Youth Politicians Businessmen

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