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Modern History UPSC PYQ 2022

8 questions from the UPSC 2022 examination.

8 questions

1Medium1 mark

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
2Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)

With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States. 2. Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
3Medium2 marks

Consider the following freedom fighters:1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee3. Rash Behari BoseWho of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?

A1 and 2
B2 only
C1 and 3
D3 only
4Mediumprelims2 marks
British Administration & Economic Policies

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 4
5Medium1 mark

Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Rash Behari Bose. Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?

A1 and 2
B2 only
C1 and 3
D3 only
6Medium1 mark

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into 'Reserved' and 'Transferred' subjects. Which of the following were treated as 'Reserved' subjects? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police

A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 4
7Mediumprelims2 marks
Advent Of Europeans & British Expansion

With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/warehouses on the east coast on lands granted to them by Gajapati rulers. 2. Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate. 3. The English East India Company established a factory at Madras on a plot of land leased from a representative of the Vijayanagara empire. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
8Medium2 marks

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects?1. Administration of Justice2. Local Self-Government3. Land Revenue4. PoliceSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 4
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