Q. The 'Macaulay Minute' of 1835 emphasized which of the following?
A.
Promotion of vernacular languages
B.
Introduction of English education
C.
Establishment of technical institutes
D.
Support for indigenous knowledge systems
Solution
The Macaulay Minute emphasized the introduction of English education as a means to create a class of educated Indians who could assist in administration.
Correct Answer:
B
— Introduction of English education
Q. The 'Quit India Movement' of 1942 was a response to which of the following government policies? (1942)
A.
The Cripps Mission
B.
The Government of India Act
C.
The Simon Commission
D.
The Partition Plan
Solution
The Quit India Movement was largely a response to the failure of the Cripps Mission, which proposed limited self-government but was rejected by Indian leaders.
Q. The 'Right to Equality' enshrined in the Indian Constitution is primarily aimed at ensuring which of the following? (1950)
A.
Equal pay for equal work
B.
Prohibition of discrimination
C.
Right to free speech
D.
Right to education
Solution
The 'Right to Equality' ensures that all citizens have equal rights and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Q. The 'Social Contract' theory, as proposed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, emphasizes which of the following ideas?
A.
The inherent inequality among men.
B.
The necessity of a strong central authority.
C.
The collective agreement of individuals to form a society.
D.
The divine right of kings.
Solution
Rousseau's 'Social Contract' theory emphasizes the idea that individuals collectively agree to form a society and establish a government to protect their rights and welfare.
Correct Answer:
C
— The collective agreement of individuals to form a society.
Q. The ancient Mauryan Empire had significant diplomatic relations with which of the following neighboring regions?
A.
Persia
B.
Greece
C.
China
D.
Egypt
Solution
The Mauryan Empire, particularly under Ashoka, established significant diplomatic relations with Greece, especially after the conquests of Alexander the Great, leading to cultural exchanges.
Q. The ancient trade routes between India and Central Asia were primarily facilitated by which geographical feature?
A.
Himalayas
B.
Indus River
C.
Karakoram Pass
D.
Thar Desert
Solution
The Karakoram Pass served as a crucial geographical feature that facilitated ancient trade routes between India and Central Asia, enabling cultural and economic exchanges.
Q. The Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791, is significant in American history for which of the following reasons?
A.
It abolished slavery in the United States.
B.
It established the framework for the federal government.
C.
It enumerated specific rights and protections for individuals.
D.
It granted women the right to vote.
Solution
The Bill of Rights is significant because it enumerated specific rights and protections for individuals, ensuring fundamental liberties such as freedom of speech and religion.
Correct Answer:
C
— It enumerated specific rights and protections for individuals.
Q. The concept of 'Separation of Powers' is most closely associated with which political philosopher?
A.
Thomas Hobbes.
B.
John Locke.
C.
Montesquieu.
D.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Solution
Montesquieu is most closely associated with the concept of 'Separation of Powers', which advocates for dividing government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one group from gaining too much power.
Q. The concept of 'Social Contract' in political philosophy is most closely associated with which thinker?
A.
Thomas Hobbes
B.
John Locke
C.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D.
Karl Marx
Solution
The concept of the Social Contract is most closely associated with Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who argued that legitimate political authority relies on a contract between the governed and the government.
Q. The concept of 'Social Justice' in the Indian Constitution primarily aims to address which of the following? (1950)
A.
Economic inequality
B.
Caste discrimination
C.
Gender disparity
D.
All of the above
Solution
The concept of 'Social Justice' in the Indian Constitution aims to eliminate economic inequality, caste discrimination, and gender disparity, ensuring equality for all citizens.
Q. The concept of 'Sovereignty' in modern political theory primarily refers to which of the following?
A.
The absolute authority of a state over its territory and population.
B.
The moral obligation of a state to protect human rights.
C.
The ability of a state to engage in international treaties.
D.
The power of the people to elect their representatives.
Solution
Sovereignty refers to the absolute authority of a state over its territory and population, indicating that the state has the ultimate power to govern itself without external interference.
Correct Answer:
A
— The absolute authority of a state over its territory and population.
Q. The concept of 'Swaraj' was significantly influenced by which of the following movements in neighboring countries? (1916)
A.
Chinese Nationalist Movement
B.
Irish Home Rule Movement
C.
Egyptian Nationalist Movement
D.
Vietnamese Independence Movement
Solution
The Irish Home Rule Movement had a profound influence on the Indian National Congress and the concept of 'Swaraj', as Indian leaders drew parallels between their struggle for self-governance and that of the Irish.
Q. The influence of Buddhism spread to which of the following neighboring regions during ancient times?
A.
Southeast Asia
B.
Middle East
C.
Eastern Europe
D.
North Africa
Solution
Buddhism spread significantly to Southeast Asia during ancient times, influencing cultures and societies in countries like Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.
Q. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched in which year? (1975)
A.
1975
B.
1985
C.
1995
D.
2005
Solution
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched in 1975 to provide food, preschool education, and primary healthcare to children under 6 years of age.
