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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. Peasants participated actively in which form of protest against British policies?

Hunger strikes Boycotts Violent uprisings Peaceful negotiations
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 slogan was popularized during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

Inquilab Zindabad Jai Hind Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it Do or Die
Q4. Who was a prominent leader in the Indian National Movement and played a key role in the Salt Satyagraha?

Sarojini Naidu Kasturba Gandhi Annie Besant Aruna Asaf Ali
Q5. Who was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer who worked for women's education and empowerment?

Rani Lakshmibai Sarojini Naidu Annie Besant Kamala Nehru
Q6. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of local self-government?

Article 40 Article 356 Article 370 Article 44
Q7. Who is considered the author of the oldest Veda?

Ved Vyasa Valmiki Vishwamitra Rishi Agastya
Q8. Dalit leader Jogendranath Mandal was a prominent figure in which state's politics during the national movement?

West Bengal Punjab Bihar Maharashtra
Q9. When was the Indian Independence Act passed?

1945 1946 1947 1948
Q10. The revolt of the Munda tribe in Bihar was known as?

Champaran Satyagraha Bardoli Satyagraha Munda Rebellion Quit India Movement
Q11. Who is considered the 'Father of the Preamble' of the Indian Constitution?

B.R. Ambedkar Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Rajendra Prasad
Q12. The Simon Commission was appointed by which foreign power to look into constitutional reforms in India?

United States France Britain Germany
Q13. Which artist is known for his series of paintings on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi?

Nandalal Bose Jamini Roy MF Husain S.B. Palsikar
Q14. Who played a significant role in spreading the message of freedom through their art during the Indian National Movement?

Politicians Artists Scientists Businessmen
Q15. What was the primary objective of economic reforms post-1991 in India?

Promote socialism Encourage self-reliance Boost economic growth Increase government control
Q16. What was the main purpose of the Indian Independence Act 1947?

To grant independence to India To establish British rule in India To abolish the Indian National Congress To divide India into princely states
Q17. The Green Revolution had a major impact on increasing the self-sufficiency of India in which crop?

Sugarcane Cotton Wheat Tea
Q18. What is the introductory statement of the Indian Constitution known as?

Article 1 Fundamental Rights Preamble Directive Principles of State Policy
Q19. Which economic policy was promoted by leaders of the National Movement to strengthen the Indian economy?

Protectionism Free trade agreements Currency devaluation Privatization of key industries
Q20. Which age group actively participated in the Dandi March of 1930?

Children Youth Soldiers Politicians

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