Mains - GS Paper 2

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Q. What was the primary aim of the 'Non-Aligned Movement' established during the Cold War? (1961)
  • A. To promote military alliances with superpowers.
  • B. To advocate for economic cooperation among developing countries.
  • C. To maintain independence from both Western and Eastern blocs.
  • D. To support the spread of communism worldwide.
Q. What was the primary focus of healthcare during the medieval period in Europe?
  • A. Preventive care
  • B. Religious healing
  • C. Surgical advancements
  • D. Public health policies
Q. What was the primary focus of the 'Self-Employed Women’s Association' (SEWA) established in 1972? (1972)
  • A. To provide legal aid to women.
  • B. To organize women workers in the informal sector.
  • C. To promote women's participation in politics.
  • D. To establish educational institutions for girls.
Q. What was the primary objective of the 'Salt March' led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930? (1930)
  • A. To promote the use of khadi.
  • B. To protest against the British salt tax.
  • C. To demand complete independence from British rule.
  • D. To unite Hindus and Muslims against colonial rule.
Q. What was the primary purpose of the establishment of the United Nations in 1945? (1945)
  • A. To promote international trade
  • B. To prevent future wars
  • C. To establish a global currency
  • D. To create a world government
Q. What was the primary reason for the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948? (1948)
  • A. To combat infectious diseases
  • B. To promote global health standards
  • C. To provide medical education
  • D. To regulate pharmaceutical companies
Q. Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced medical practices and surgical techniques, including the use of herbal remedies? (1900)
  • A. Ancient Egypt
  • B. Indus Valley Civilization
  • C. Ancient Greece
  • D. Ancient China
Q. Which ancient Greek physician is often referred to as the 'Father of Medicine' for his contributions to medical ethics and clinical observation?
  • A. Hippocrates
  • B. Galeno
  • C. Aristotle
  • D. Asclepius
Q. Which ancient Indian text is considered a significant source of knowledge on education and learning?
  • A. Arthashastra
  • B. Vedas
  • C. Upanishads
  • D. Smritis
Q. Which ancient text is considered one of the earliest comprehensive medical texts, detailing surgical techniques and medicinal plants?
  • A. The Ebers Papyrus
  • B. The Sushruta Samhita
  • C. The Canon of Medicine
  • D. The Hippocratic Corpus
Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the State Legislative Assembly? (1950)
  • A. Article 168
  • B. Article 170
  • C. Article 172
  • D. Article 174
Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the Panchayati Raj system?
  • A. Article 40
  • B. Article 243
  • C. Article 280
  • D. Article 356
Q. Which country has the largest number of embassies in the world?
  • A. United States
  • B. China
  • C. India
  • D. Russia
Q. Which country is the largest contributor to the United Nations budget?
  • A. Japan
  • B. Germany
  • C. United States
  • D. China
Q. Which country shares the longest border with India?
  • A. Bangladesh
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. Nepal
  • D. China
Q. Which event is considered the immediate cause of the outbreak of World War II? (1939)
  • A. The invasion of Poland
  • B. The signing of the Munich Agreement
  • C. The attack on Pearl Harbor
  • D. The fall of France
Q. Which global organization was formed in response to the economic crises of the 1930s? (1930)
  • A. World Bank
  • B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • D. United Nations (UN)
Q. Which government policy was aimed at promoting the use of Hindi as a national language in India post-independence? (1963)
  • A. The Official Languages Act
  • B. The Education Policy of 1968
  • C. The National Policy on Education
  • D. The Language Policy of 1956
Q. Which ideology was primarily responsible for the decolonization movements in Africa and Asia post-World War II? (1945)
  • A. Fascism
  • B. Communism
  • C. Nationalism
  • D. Imperialism
Q. Which international organization has played a significant role in promoting the establishment and functioning of NGOs globally? (1990)
  • A. World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • B. United Nations (UN)
  • C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • D. World Health Organization (WHO)
Q. Which of the following acts introduced the system of dyarchy in the provinces of British India? (1919)
  • A. Government of India Act 1919
  • B. Government of India Act 1935
  • C. Indian Councils Act 1909
  • D. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
Q. Which of the following acts was a significant step towards social justice in colonial India by abolishing the practice of Sati?
  • A. The Hindu Succession Act
  • B. The Widow Remarriage Act
  • C. The Bengal Sati Regulation
  • D. The Child Marriage Restraint Act
Q. Which of the following agreements aimed to resolve the border disputes between India and China? (1954)
  • A. Simla Agreement
  • B. Panchsheel Agreement
  • C. Indo-China Treaty
  • D. Lhasa Agreement
Q. Which of the following ancient texts provides insights into the cultural exchanges between India and its neighboring regions?
  • A. Rigveda
  • B. Mahabharata
  • C. Arthashastra
  • D. Puranas
Q. Which of the following best describes the impact of the Industrial Revolution on political thought?
  • A. It reinforced the idea of absolute monarchy.
  • B. It led to the rise of socialism and labor movements.
  • C. It diminished the importance of individual rights.
  • D. It had no significant impact on political thought.
Q. Which of the following best describes the significance of the Renaissance in Europe?
  • A. It marked the end of feudalism.
  • B. It led to the rise of absolute monarchies.
  • C. It fostered a revival of classical learning and humanism.
  • D. It initiated the Industrial Revolution.
Q. Which of the following countries does NOT share a land border with India?
  • A. Bhutan
  • B. Bangladesh
  • C. Sri Lanka
  • D. Nepal
Q. Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
  • A. France
  • B. Germany
  • C. United Kingdom
  • D. China
Q. Which of the following documents is considered the first written constitution in the world?
  • A. The Magna Carta.
  • B. The U.S. Constitution.
  • C. The Constitution of Athens.
  • D. The Articles of Confederation.
Q. Which of the following events directly led to the American Civil War?
  • A. The signing of the Declaration of Independence
  • B. The Dred Scott decision
  • C. The Louisiana Purchase
  • D. The Emancipation Proclamation
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