Modern History UPSC PYQ 2020

One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1. Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Acceptance of Gandhiji’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses 4. Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violence Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian — Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar — Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to the book ‘Desher Katha’ written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It alerted the Indian people to the dangers of colonial rule. 2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs. 3. The use of the term ‘desh’ by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because

Who among the following was associated with the publication of the first Marathi newspaper for the depressed classes, ‘Din Bandhu’?

Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of

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 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?