Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – History
Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1
Question 1 – 12 — History
Question 13 – 25 — Geography
Question 26 – 37 — Polity & Governance
Question 38 – 50 — Economy
Question 51 – 65 — Science & Tech.
Question 66 – 75 — Environment
Question 1: Which of the following assertions about the teachings of Buddhism is untrue?
(a) Buddhism denies the existence of an everlasting soul.
(b) Buddhism rejects the idea of reincarnation.
(c) In Buddhism, the ultimate objective is to achieve Nibbana.
(d) Buddhism rejects the idea that God exists.
(a) Buddhism denies the existence of an everlasting soul.
(b) Buddhism rejects the idea of reincarnation.
(c) In Buddhism, the ultimate objective is to achieve Nibbana.
(d) Buddhism rejects the idea that God exists.
Question 2: Regarding the religious life of the Later Vedic Age, take into consideration the following statements:
1. The significance of early Vedic gods like Vishnu and Rudra diminished.
2. The significance of sacrifices rose, and prayers decreased.
Which statement or statements from the preceding list is true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The significance of early Vedic gods like Vishnu and Rudra diminished.
2. The significance of sacrifices rose, and prayers decreased.
Which statement or statements from the preceding list is true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question 3: Consider the following pairs:
Kingdom : Port/Coastal areas of control
1. Cholas : Puhar
2. Pandyas : Korkai
3. Cheras : Muziris
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Kingdom : Port/Coastal areas of control
1. Cholas : Puhar
2. Pandyas : Korkai
3. Cheras : Muziris
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Question 4: Examine the following pairs:
Philosophy : Proponents
1. Dvaitadvaita : Nimbaraka
2. Suddhadvaita : Ramanujacharya
3. Dvaita : Madhavacharya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Philosophy : Proponents
1. Dvaitadvaita : Nimbaraka
2. Suddhadvaita : Ramanujacharya
3. Dvaita : Madhavacharya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Question 5: In Indian history, the “balutedari system” refers to:
(a) the system used to distribute Jagirs among upper nobles in North India.
(b) A contract for services rendered while Maratha in authority between the village’s craftsmen and the village populace.
(c) The military governorship system that Portugal imposed on India.
(d) A revenue farming technique that the later Mughals adopted.
(a) the system used to distribute Jagirs among upper nobles in North India.
(b) A contract for services rendered while Maratha in authority between the village’s craftsmen and the village populace.
(c) The military governorship system that Portugal imposed on India.
(d) A revenue farming technique that the later Mughals adopted.
Question 6: Which of the following incidents is described as the Revolt of the Jungle Mahal?
(a) Kondh uprisings, 1837
(b) Chuar uprisings, 1771
(c) Kol uprisings, 1844
(d) Munda Rebellion, 1899
(a) Kondh uprisings, 1837
(b) Chuar uprisings, 1771
(c) Kol uprisings, 1844
(d) Munda Rebellion, 1899
Question 7: Examine the following pairs:
Women’s Organisation : Associated Person
1. Indian Women’s Association : Annie Besant
2. Bharat Stree Mandal : Sarala Devi Choudharani
3. Arya Mahila Samaj : Savitribai Phule
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs
(d) None of the pairs
Women’s Organisation : Associated Person
1. Indian Women’s Association : Annie Besant
2. Bharat Stree Mandal : Sarala Devi Choudharani
3. Arya Mahila Samaj : Savitribai Phule
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs
(d) None of the pairs
Question 8: Which of the following was connected to the Independence for India League in 1928 in the context of India’s freedom struggle?
1. Subhas Chandra Bose
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Srinivasa Iyengar
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Subhas Chandra Bose
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Srinivasa Iyengar
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 9: Which of the following was/were connected to the Berlin Committee for Indian Independence during revolutionary operations during the liberation struggle?
1. Virendranath Chattopadhyay
2. Bhupendranath Dutta
3. Lala Hardayal
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Virendranath Chattopadhyay
2. Bhupendranath Dutta
3. Lala Hardayal
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 10: The statements that follow about the Ghadar Movement should be taken into consideration in the context of the freedom struggle:
1. Its goal was to establish India as an independent republic.
2. Bande Mataram became the Ghadar movement’s catchphrase.
3. The loyalist role Punjabis played in 1857 was denounced by Ghadarites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Its goal was to establish India as an independent republic.
2. Bande Mataram became the Ghadar movement’s catchphrase.
3. The loyalist role Punjabis played in 1857 was denounced by Ghadarites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 11: Consider the following statements made about Subhas Chandra Bose:
1. In Ramgarh, he presided over the Anti-Compromise Conference.
2. In 1940, he demonstrated against the idea of erecting a memorial to honour the Black Hole Tragedy, which led to his incarceration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. In Ramgarh, he presided over the Anti-Compromise Conference.
2. In 1940, he demonstrated against the idea of erecting a memorial to honour the Black Hole Tragedy, which led to his incarceration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question 12: Consider the following statements:
1. Brihadisvara Temple is built on the banks of River Krishna by Chola ruler Rajaraja I.
2. The Brihadisvara Temple contains sculptures and traditions from Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
3. The Brihadisvara Temple has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Brihadisvara Temple is built on the banks of River Krishna by Chola ruler Rajaraja I.
2. The Brihadisvara Temple contains sculptures and traditions from Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
3. The Brihadisvara Temple has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Written By: Dr. Kumar Ashutosh