Mains - GS Paper 2

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Q. Which of the following events in the 20th century significantly impacted India's relations with its neighboring countries? (1947)
  • A. Partition of India
  • B. Independence of India
  • C. Non-Aligned Movement
  • D. Green Revolution
Q. Which of the following global organizations was established to promote international cooperation in the field of education, science, and culture? (1945)
  • A. World Health Organization (WHO)
  • B. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
  • C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Q. Which of the following is a function of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? (1945)
  • A. To maintain international peace
  • B. To promote social and economic development
  • C. To oversee international law
  • D. To manage humanitarian aid
Q. Which of the following is a key feature of the 'Corporate Social Responsibility' (CSR) initiatives in India as mandated by the Companies Act, 2013? (2013)
  • A. Mandatory funding for political parties.
  • B. Voluntary contributions to NGOs.
  • C. Mandatory spending on social welfare activities.
  • D. Exemption from tax for NGOs.
Q. Which of the following is a key function of the United Nations Security Council? (1945)
  • A. To oversee international trade agreements
  • B. To maintain international peace and security
  • C. To promote cultural exchange
  • D. To regulate global environmental policies
Q. Which of the following is a major criticism of the United Nations Security Council? (2023)
  • A. It has too many member states
  • B. It lacks enforcement power
  • C. It is dominated by Western countries
  • D. It does not address economic issues
Q. Which of the following is a power exclusive to the State Legislature? (1950)
  • A. To legislate on defense
  • B. To legislate on education
  • C. To legislate on foreign affairs
  • D. To legislate on currency
Q. Which of the following is a significant challenge faced by NGOs in India? (2020)
  • A. Lack of public interest.
  • B. Overregulation and bureaucratic hurdles.
  • C. Insufficient funding from local sources.
  • D. Limited scope of work.
Q. Which of the following is a unique feature of the State Legislature in India? (1950)
  • A. Bicameral structure in all states
  • B. Direct election of all members
  • C. Power to dissolve the Governor
  • D. Legislative Assembly can be dissolved
Q. Which of the following is NOT a power of the State Legislature? (1950)
  • A. To legislate on matters in the Concurrent List
  • B. To approve the budget of the State
  • C. To appoint the Governor of the State
  • D. To create local bodies
Q. Which of the following is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations? (1948)
  • A. General Assembly
  • B. Security Council
  • C. International Court of Justice
  • D. World Health Organization
Q. Which of the following is NOT a specialized agency of the United Nations?
  • A. World Health Organization (WHO)
  • B. International Labour Organization (ILO)
  • C. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
  • D. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Q. Which of the following leaders is known for advocating the rights of the untouchables in India during the early 20th century? (1949)
  • A. Mahatma Gandhi
  • B. B.R. Ambedkar
  • C. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Q. Which of the following movements aimed at the social upliftment of the marginalized sections of society in India during the 19th century? (1925)
  • A. Brahmo Samaj
  • B. Ramakrishna Mission
  • C. Self-Respect Movement
  • D. Indian National Congress
Q. Which of the following movements in India was significantly supported by NGOs in the late 20th century? (2005)
  • A. The Green Revolution.
  • B. The Right to Information Movement.
  • C. The Non-Cooperation Movement.
  • D. The Quit India Movement.
Q. Which of the following movements was initiated to promote the rights of women and address gender inequality in India? (1990)
  • A. Chipko Movement
  • B. Bharat Natyam Movement
  • C. Women's Reservation Bill
  • D. Women's Rights Movement
Q. Which of the following organizations focuses on the promotion of human rights globally?
  • A. World Health Organization (WHO)
  • B. United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
  • C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • D. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Q. Which of the following organizations was established to promote international cooperation in the field of education, science, and culture?
  • A. UNICEF
  • B. UNESCO
  • C. WHO
  • D. FAO
Q. Which of the following policies was introduced by the British government to suppress the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
  • A. The Permanent Settlement
  • B. The Doctrine of Lapse
  • C. The Indian Councils Act
  • D. The Rowlatt Act
Q. Which of the following revolutions is associated with the establishment of constitutional governance in England?
  • A. Glorious Revolution
  • B. American Revolution
  • C. French Revolution
  • D. Industrial Revolution
Q. Which of the following revolutions is known for the phrase 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity'?
  • A. The American Revolution.
  • B. The French Revolution.
  • C. The Russian Revolution.
  • D. The Industrial Revolution.
Q. Which of the following schemes was introduced to provide health insurance to the poor and vulnerable sections of society in India? (2018)
  • A. Ayushman Bharat
  • B. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
  • C. National Health Mission
  • D. Rural Health Scheme
Q. Which of the following social reformers is associated with the establishment of the 'Arya Samaj' that aimed at social reform and justice?
  • A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  • B. Swami Vivekananda
  • C. Dayananda Saraswati
  • D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Q. Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha is correct? (1950)
  • A. It is the upper house of the State Legislature.
  • B. It is directly elected by the people.
  • C. It represents the States and Union territories.
  • D. It has a fixed term of 5 years.
Q. Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the British education system on Indian society?
  • A. It completely eradicated traditional education systems.
  • B. It led to the rise of a new educated middle class.
  • C. It had no significant impact on Indian society.
  • D. It promoted only technical education.
Q. Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the Gupta Empire on Indian culture?
  • A. It marked the decline of trade and commerce.
  • B. It was a period of significant advancements in science, art, and literature.
  • C. It led to the complete dominance of Buddhism over Hinduism.
  • D. It resulted in the establishment of foreign rule in India.
Q. Which of the following statements best describes the role of NGOs in the context of social reform in India during the 20th century? (2000)
  • A. They primarily focused on economic development.
  • B. They played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and education.
  • C. They were mainly involved in political lobbying.
  • D. They had no significant impact on social reform.
Q. Which of the following statements best describes the role of the State Legislature in India? (1950)
  • A. It is responsible for the formulation of national policies.
  • B. It has the power to amend the Constitution.
  • C. It enacts laws on subjects enumerated in the State List.
  • D. It conducts elections for the President of India.
Q. Which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Magna Carta of 1215?
  • A. It established the principle of the divine right of kings.
  • B. It limited the powers of the king and laid the foundation for parliamentary democracy.
  • C. It was the first written constitution in the world.
  • D. It abolished feudalism in England.
Q. Which of the following treaties established the European Union? (1992)
  • A. Treaty of Versailles
  • B. Treaty of Rome
  • C. Maastricht Treaty
  • D. Lisbon Treaty
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