There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit? 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Rationalizing subsidies 4. Expanding industries Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 3 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 1 only | D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Topic: Ancient India | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
A. Odia | B. Konkani | C. Bhojpuri | D. Assamese
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?
A. Swadeshi Movement | B. Quit India Movement | C. Non-Cooperation Movement | D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Topic: Modern India and Freedom Struggle | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system? 1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority 2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land 3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Medieval India | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
A. Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar | B. Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli | C. Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram | D. Varaha Image at Udayagiri
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
A. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre | B. Indian Institute of Science | C. Indian Space Research Organization | D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Topic: Modern India and Freedom Struggle | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
Consider the following statements 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. 2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji. 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
Topic: Modern India and Freedom Struggle | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only | B. 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Medieval India | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1, 2 and 3 | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 1, 3 and 4 | D. 3 and 4 only
Topic: Ancient India | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
Consider the following pairs: Medieval Indian Region - Present State: 1. Champaka - Central India 2. Durgara - Jammu 3. Kuluta - Malabar. Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 | B. 2 only | C. 1 and 3 | D. 3 only
Topic: Medieval India | Year: 2015 | Subject: History
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