Q. Which of the following was a key feature of education during the Mauryan Empire?
A.
Focus on military training
B.
Promotion of Buddhist education
C.
Establishment of schools for all castes
D.
Emphasis on arts and crafts
Solution
During the Mauryan Empire, particularly under Ashoka, there was a significant promotion of Buddhist education and the establishment of monasteries as centers of learning.
Correct Answer:
B
— Promotion of Buddhist education
Q. Which of the following was a key feature of the public health reforms in Britain during the 19th century?
A.
Introduction of the NHS
B.
Establishment of the General Board of Health
C.
Mandatory vaccination laws
D.
Creation of private hospitals
Solution
The establishment of the General Board of Health in 1848 marked a significant step in public health reforms in Britain, focusing on sanitation and disease prevention.
Correct Answer:
B
— Establishment of the General Board of Health
Q. Which of the following was a major consequence of the Opium Wars in China?
A.
The establishment of the Republic of China
B.
The signing of the Treaty of Nanking
C.
The end of the Qing Dynasty
D.
The rise of communism in China
Solution
The Treaty of Nanking, signed in 1842, was a major consequence of the First Opium War, marking the beginning of the 'Century of Humiliation' for China.
Correct Answer:
B
— The signing of the Treaty of Nanking
Q. Which of the following was a major outcome of the 'Green Revolution' in India concerning social justice? (1960)
A.
Reduction in poverty
B.
Increase in agricultural productivity
C.
Widening of social inequalities
D.
Empowerment of women
Solution
While the Green Revolution increased agricultural productivity, it also led to widening social inequalities, as wealth became concentrated among a few landowners.
Correct Answer:
C
— Widening of social inequalities
Q. Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Mughal Empire to the field of medicine in India?
A.
Establishment of hospitals
B.
Introduction of vaccination
C.
Development of Ayurveda
D.
Promotion of Western medicine
Solution
The Mughal Empire (16th-18th centuries) established hospitals known as 'Darushifa' which provided medical care and promoted the practice of medicine in India.
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War for India? (1971)
A.
Increased territorial expansion
B.
Strengthened relations with Pakistan
C.
Creation of a new neighboring state
D.
Formation of the SAARC
Solution
The 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War resulted in the creation of Bangladesh as a new neighboring state, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of South Asia.
Correct Answer:
C
— Creation of a new neighboring state
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?
A.
The unification of Germany
B.
The establishment of the League of Nations
C.
The restoration of monarchies in Europe
D.
The independence of Latin American countries
Solution
The Congress of Vienna in 1815 aimed to restore the balance of power in Europe and led to the restoration of monarchies that had been overthrown during the Napoleonic Wars.
Correct Answer:
C
— The restoration of monarchies in Europe
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the French Revolution of 1789?
A.
The establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
B.
The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as a dictator.
C.
The end of the feudal system in France.
D.
The spread of revolutionary ideas across Europe.
Solution
The French Revolution of 1789 led to the spread of revolutionary ideas across Europe, inspiring various movements for democracy and national self-determination.
Correct Answer:
D
— The spread of revolutionary ideas across Europe.
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Government of India Act of 1935? (1935)
A.
Establishment of a federal structure
B.
Introduction of direct elections
C.
Complete autonomy for provinces
D.
Abolition of the diarchy system
Solution
The Government of India Act of 1935 established a federal structure, providing for a division of powers between the central and provincial governments.
Correct Answer:
A
— Establishment of a federal structure
Q. Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Versailles (1919)? (1919)
A.
It led to the establishment of the League of Nations.
B.
It resulted in the unification of Germany and Austria.
C.
It marked the end of the Cold War.
D.
It initiated the process of decolonization in Asia.
Solution
The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, established the League of Nations aimed at promoting peace and preventing future conflicts, although it ultimately failed to achieve its goals.
Correct Answer:
A
— It led to the establishment of the League of Nations.
Q. Which of the following welfare schemes focuses on providing employment to rural households in India? (2005)
A.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
B.
National Rural Livelihood Mission
C.
Skill India Mission
D.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Solution
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was enacted in 2005 to provide at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household.
Correct Answer:
A
— Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Q. Which of the following welfare schemes was launched to provide financial assistance to the elderly, widows, and disabled individuals in India? (1995)
A.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
B.
National Social Assistance Programme
C.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
D.
Integrated Child Development Services
Solution
The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched in 1995 to provide financial assistance to the elderly, widows, and disabled individuals.
Correct Answer:
B
— National Social Assistance Programme
Q. Which policy was introduced by the British to control the Indian press and curb dissent during the early 20th century?
A.
The Vernacular Press Act
B.
The Indian Press Act
C.
The Rowlatt Act
D.
The Arms Act
Solution
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was aimed at curbing the freedom of the press in Indian languages, reflecting the British government's attempt to control dissent.
Q. Which treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War and significantly altered the political landscape of Northern India?
A.
Treaty of Amritsar
B.
Treaty of Lahore
C.
Treaty of Delhi
D.
Treaty of Bassein
Solution
The Treaty of Lahore, signed in 1846, marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War and resulted in significant territorial and political changes in Northern India.
