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61. The year 1916 is important in Indian history for : 1. Lucknow Sessio

The year 1916 is important in Indian history for :

1. Lucknow Session of the Congress
2. Congress – League Pact
3. Formation of Home Rule League

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 3 only” option2=”2 and 3 only” option3=”1 and 2 and 3″ option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option3″]

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The year 1916 is important in Indian history for all three listed events: the Lucknow Session of the Congress, the Congress-League Pact, and the Formation of the Home Rule Leagues.

1. Lucknow Session of the Congress: The Indian National Congress held its annual session in Lucknow in December 1916. This session was significant because it saw the reunion of the moderate and extremist factions of the Congress after their split in 1907.
2. Congress-League Pact: Signed during the Lucknow Session of 1916, this pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League, according to which the Congress accepted the Muslim League’s demand for separate electorates in return for the Muslim League’s support for the Congress demand for greater self-government.
3. Formation of Home Rule Leagues: Two Home Rule Leagues were formed in 1916 to promote the demand for self-government (Home Rule) for India within the British Empire. Bal Gangadhar Tilak launched his league in April 1916, and Annie Besant launched hers in September 1916.

These events collectively mark 1916 as a crucial year in the Indian nationalist movement, indicating a new phase of political activity and strategies aimed at achieving self-rule.

62. Which one of the following statements about the British Indian Medical

Which one of the following statements about the British Indian Medical Service (IMS) is not correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”IMS began in 1764.” option2=”It recruited health professionals by means of a competitive examination.” option3=”Indians were never admitted to IMS.” option4=”The IMS was at first meant to look after the troops.” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) Indians were never admitted to IMS.

Statement C is incorrect. While the Indian Medical Service (IMS) was initially dominated by Europeans, Indians were gradually admitted to the service, particularly from the late 19th century onwards, although they faced significant discrimination and were rarely promoted to higher ranks held by their European counterparts.

A) The IMS originated from the medical services of the East India Company’s presidencies, which were unified into a single service in 1764. B) Recruitment to the IMS was later done through competitive examinations held in London, which was a barrier for many Indians initially, but they did compete and get selected over time. D) The IMS primarily served the military forces of the British East India Company and later the British Indian Army, providing medical care to troops, though its role expanded over time to include civil medical duties.

63. Simla was founded as a hill station to use as strategic place for bill

Simla was founded as a hill station to use as strategic place for billeting troops, guarding frontier and launching campaign during the course of

[amp_mcq option1=”Anglo-Maratha War” option2=”Anglo-Burmese War” option3=”Anglo-Gurkha War” option4=”Anglo-Afghan War” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C.

Shimla (then Simla) came under British control after the Anglo-Gurkha War (1814-1816). The war ended with the Treaty of Sugauli, by which the Gurkhas ceded territories, including the hills around Shimla, to the British. The British initially developed Shimla as a retreat and sanatorium for their troops. Its strategic location in the hills made it suitable for billeting troops, guarding the northern frontier, and as a base for potential campaigns in the region. It later became the summer capital of British India.

While Shimla was certainly used during later conflicts like the Anglo-Afghan Wars, its establishment and initial development as a strategic hill station for military purposes were a direct consequence of the British victory in the Anglo-Gurkha War and their acquisition of the territory.

64. Afro-Asian solidarity as a central element of India’s foreign policy w

Afro-Asian solidarity as a central element of India’s foreign policy was initiated by which of the following Prime Ministers?

[amp_mcq option1=”Narendra Modi” option2=”I. K. Gujral” option3=”J. L. Nehru” option4=”Manmohan Singh” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) J. L. Nehru.

Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, was the principal architect of India’s foreign policy in the post-independence era, strongly advocating for Afro-Asian solidarity and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Nehru played a pivotal role in organizing and attending key conferences promoting Afro-Asian unity, such as the Asian Relations Conference in 1947 and the Bandung Conference in 1955, laying the foundation for cooperation among newly independent nations in Asia and Africa.

65. Which one of the following issues was included in the Indo-US Nuclear

Which one of the following issues was included in the Indo-US Nuclear Agreement of 2007?

[amp_mcq option1=”India has ‘advance right to reprocess’ US-origin safeguarded spent fuel.” option2=”India did not have the right to build a strategic fuel reserve with the help of the other supplier countries.” option3=”India should not test a nuclear device.” option4=”The US will impede the growth of India’s nuclear weapons programme.” correct=”option1″]

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The Indo-US Nuclear Agreement of 2007 (often referred to as the 123 Agreement) was a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation pact. A key point included in the agreement from India’s perspective was the right to reprocess US-origin safeguarded spent fuel. Specifically, Article VI(iii) of the agreement stated that India would have “advance consent” for the reprocessing of U.S.-origin spent fuel in a new, dedicated, safeguarded facility. This was a significant concession as standard U.S. non-proliferation policy generally opposed reprocessing by non-nuclear-weapon states. Option A correctly identifies this specific provision. Option C is a condition derived from the Hyde Act and the NSG waiver necessary for the agreement, rather than a specific clause *within* the text of the 123 Agreement itself in the way A is.

– The agreement granted India “advance consent” rights to reprocess U.S.-origin spent nuclear fuel.
– This right was subject to establishing a dedicated, safeguarded reprocessing facility.

Other important aspects of the agreement included assured fuel supply for India’s civilian reactors, the separation of India’s civilian and military nuclear facilities, and placing the civilian facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. The agreement required India to not test a nuclear device.

66. Consider the following statement : “A sound body means one which bends

Consider the following statement :
“A sound body means one which bends itself to the spirit and is always a ready instrument at its service.”
The above statement is attributed to

[amp_mcq option1=”Sardar Patel” option2=”Winston Churchill” option3=”Mahatma Gandhi” option4=”Baden-Powell” correct=”option3″]

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The statement “A sound body means one which bends itself to the spirit and is always a ready instrument at its service” is attributed to Mahatma Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy emphasized the importance of control over the body and mind as essential for spiritual growth and service. He viewed the physical body not as an end in itself, but as an instrument to serve higher ideals and the spirit, particularly in the pursuit of truth (Satyagraha) and non-violence.

Gandhi’s teachings on health and self-discipline were integral to his wider philosophy of Swaraj (self-rule), which included mastery over oneself. He believed that a strong and disciplined body was necessary to endure the hardships of resistance and to serve the community effectively. This quote reflects his holistic approach to life, where physical well-being is intertwined with spiritual and ethical development.

67. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I (Act/Event)	List-II (Year)
A. Rowlatt Act	1. 1922
B. Salt March	2. 1931
C. Chauri Chaura Incident	3. 1930
D. Second Round Table Conference	4. 1919

[amp_mcq option1=”A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2″ option2=”A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2″ option3=”A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1″ option4=”A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1″ correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is A) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2. This option correctly matches the Acts/Events in List-I with their corresponding years in List-II.

– The Rowlatt Act was passed in March 1919 (Matches with 4).
– The Salt March (also known as the Dandi March) was a part of the Civil Disobedience Movement and began in March 1930 (Matches with 3).
– The Chauri Chaura Incident, which led Gandhi to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement, occurred in February 1922 (Matches with 1).
– The Second Round Table Conference took place in London from September to December 1931 (Matches with 2).

The Rowlatt Act, officially the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, 1919, was widely opposed in India. The Salt March was a pivotal moment in India’s independence struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi. The Chauri Chaura incident involved violence between police and protesters, leading Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement. The Second Round Table Conference was attended by Gandhi representing the Indian National Congress.

68. Consider the following statements : 1. 21st February is declared to

Consider the following statements :

1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.
2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option2″]

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Statement 1 is incorrect. 21st February is indeed observed as International Mother Language Day, but it was proclaimed by the General Conference of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in November 1999, not UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund).
Statement 2 is correct. The demand that Bangla should be one of the national languages of Pakistan was raised forcefully by the Bengali-speaking population of East Pakistan immediately after the formation of Pakistan in 1947. This demand was voiced within the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, leading to the Language Movement which peaked on 21st February 1952 when students demonstrating for the recognition of Bangla were killed by police.

– International Mother Language Day (Feb 21) was declared by UNESCO.
– The demand for recognizing Bangla as a national language was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan as part of the Language Movement.

The Language Movement in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) was a significant factor leading to the independence of Bangladesh in 1971. The denial of equal status to the Bengali language, despite it being spoken by the majority of Pakistan’s population, was a major source of political and cultural alienation for East Pakistan.