Modern India and the Freedom Struggle — UPSC Prelims PYQs (Set 3)

12 questions · UPSC Prelims · 2019–2020 · History and Culture · Source: UPSC Civil Services Prelims (official papers)

Q1. Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century ? UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 1 optionsAIndian handicrafts were ruined.BMachines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers.CRailway lines were laid in many parts of the country.DHeavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures.
Q2. With reference to the book “Desher Katha” written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements :
1. It warned against the Colonial State’s hypnotic conquest of the mind.
2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs.
3. The use of ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above are correct ? UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 2 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q3. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 3 optionsAGopal Baba WalangkarBJyotiba PhuleCMohandas Karamchand GandhiDBhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Q4. In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
1. women’s right to gain education
2. age of consent
3. restitution of conjugal rights
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Question 4 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q5. Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 5 optionsApeasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of plantersBits unprofitability in the world market because of new inventionsCnational leaders’ opposition to the cultivation of indigoDGovernment control over the planters
Q6. Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 6 optionsAhe was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do soBhe wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in IndiaChe wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employmentDhe wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
Q7. With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events ? UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 7 optionsAThe Revolt of 1857BThe Mappila Rebellion of 1921CThe Indigo Revolt of 1859 – 60DBirsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899 – 1900
Q8. Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' :
1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 8 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q9. With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :
1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 9 optionsA1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
Q10. Consider the following pairs :
Movement/ Organization
1. All India Anti-Untouchability League : Mahatma Gandhi
2. All India Kisan Sabha : Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
3. Self-Respect Movement : E. V. Ramaswami Naicker
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 10 optionsA1 onlyB1 and 2 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q11. With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements :
1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
Which of the statements given above are correct? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 11 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB1 and 3 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q12. With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs :
Person
1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation
2. K. C. Neogy : Member, The Constituent Assembly
3. P. C. Joshi : General Secretary, Communist Party of India
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 12 optionsA1 onlyB1 and 2 onlyC3 onlyD1, 2 and 3

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