With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
A. 1-2-3 | B. 2-1-3 | C. 3-2-1 | D. 3-1-2
Topic: Modern India and Freedom Struggle | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 2
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 3
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
A. Ajanta | B. Badami | C. Bagh | D. Ellora
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 4
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form. 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: Ancient India | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 5
With reference to Quality Council of India (QCI), consider the following statements 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2
Topic: Ancient India | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 6
With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements: 1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. 2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2
Topic: Ancient India | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 7
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
A. Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments. | B. Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India. | C. Impose censorship on national press. | D. Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.
Topic: Modern India and Freedom Struggle | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 8
Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2
Topic: Ancient India | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 9
It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? 1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents. 2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed. 3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns. 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: Ancient India | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
UPSC 2017 History Question 10
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only | B. 1 and 3 only | C. 2 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Modern India and Freedom Struggle | Year: 2017 | Subject: History
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Q1·History·2017·Modern India and Freedom Struggle
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
Q2·History·2017·Art and Culture
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q3·History·2017·Art and Culture
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
Q4·History·2017·Ancient India
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5·History·2017·Ancient India
With reference to Quality Council of India (QCI), consider the following statements 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q6·History·2017·Ancient India
With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements: 1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. 2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q7·History·2017·Modern India and Freedom Struggle
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
Q8·History·2017·Ancient India
Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q9·History·2017·Ancient India
It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? 1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents. 2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed. 3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q10·History·2017·Modern India and Freedom Struggle
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro. Select the correct answer using the code given below: