Modern History UPSC PYQ 2003

Question 1

During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?

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To review the fitness of India for further political reforms

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To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations

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To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India

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To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India

Question 2

Assertion (A): Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an Emperor far away from his capital. Reason (R): There was always a lurking danger of foreign invasion from the north-west frontier.

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Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

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A is true but R is false

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A is false but R is true

Question 3

With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883?

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To bring Indians and Europeans on par as far as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned

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To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers

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To encourage the native Indians to appear for civil service examinations by conducting them in India

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To allow native Indians to possess arms by amending the Arms Act

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