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Modern History UPSC PYQ 2012

11 questions from the UPSC 2012 examination.

11 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks
British Administration & Economic Policies

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The Government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C1, 2 and 3
DNone
2Hardprelims2 marks
Social & Religious Reform Movements

During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

ADifferent social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare petitions/representations to the government
BIndian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose
CBehramji Malabari and M. G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization
DNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
3Mediumprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because 1. The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence 2. The rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session 3. A resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Key Personalities & Ideologies

Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. The Independent Labour Party

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
5Mediumprelims2 marks
Social & Religious Reform Movements

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatry. 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C3 only
D1, 2 and 3
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because

Athe Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces
Bemergence of a 'left wing' in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible
Cthere were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces
DNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
7Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the provinces

A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
8Easyprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

The Rowlatt Act aimed at

Acompulsory economic support to war efforts
Bimprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial
Csuppression of the Khilafat Movement
Dimposition of restrictions on freedom of the press
9Mediumprelims2 marks
Advent Of Europeans & British Expansion

Consider the following : 1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops 2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare 3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?

A1 only
B1 and 2
C2 and 3
DNone
10Easyprelims2 marks
Key Personalities & Ideologies

Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he

A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
11Easyprelims2 marks
Gandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)

Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because

ARound Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations
BCongress and Muslim League had differences of opinion
CRamsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award
DNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
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