Mock Test

Exam: BPSC Subject: Indian History

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What was the immediate consequence of the Mountbatten Plan being accepted by the major parties?

Continued British rule Civil war across India The initiation of the partition process The establishment of a single, undivided India
Q2. Sher Shah Suri's military innovations included the adoption of artillery and firearms on a larger scale. This adaptation was crucial for his success against:

Rajput confederacies Ghakhar tribes Mughal armies Afghan rebels
Q3. Which of the following was a common demand of trade unions during the independence struggle?

Increased taxes on Indian businesses Better working conditions and shorter working hours Expansion of British colonial administration Promotion of caste-based discrimination
Q4. The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 sought to deregulate the storage limits for certain commodities. What was the primary objective?

To increase hoarding by traders To reduce the availability of food grains To attract private investment and reduce wastage To strengthen the APMC system
Q5. The RTI Act, 2005, mandates that Public Authorities must proactively disclose certain information. What is the general timeframe for such proactive disclosure, unless specified otherwise?

Annually Biennially As and when information is updated Within 90 days of the creation of the information
Q6. The discovery of a 'fire altar' is a notable architectural feature found at which Indus Valley site?

Mohenjo-daro Harappa Lothal Kalibangan
Q7. The influence of Mughal women on royal marriages and alliances was:

Minimal and purely ceremonial Substantial, often involving negotiation and persuasion Non-existent due to male dominance Limited to selecting consorts within the royal family
Q8. Nehru was instrumental in establishing which institution that aimed at promoting scientific research?

CSIR ISRO DRDO BHEL
Q9. Babur's initial foray into India, leading up to the First Battle of Panipat, can be seen as a continuation of a long tradition of invasions from:

The South The East The North-West The West
Q10. Which of the following was a significant reason for the failure of the Cripps Mission?

It offered too much autonomy It did not offer Dominion Status immediately The Indian National Congress wanted immediate independence The Muslim League's demand for Pakistan was fully met
Q11. Dholavira, an important Indus Valley Civilization site, is located in which Indian state?

Rajasthan Punjab Gujarat Haryana
Q12. While speculative, the presence of certain human-like figures with elaborate headdresses on Indus seals could be interpreted as:

Depictions of ordinary citizens Royal figures or priests Foreign traders Artistic representations of animals
Q13. The RIN Mutiny had a ripple effect on other sections of the armed forces. Which other branch of the Indian armed forces saw instances of solidarity or unrest?

Indian Army Royal Indian Air Force Both Indian Army and Royal Indian Air Force None of the above.
Q14. The social mobility of women within the Mughal court was largely dependent on:

Their marital status Their lineage and proximity to the emperor Their economic independence Their educational qualifications
Q15. The Second Round Table Conference was characterized by the participation of:

Only British officials Only Indian princes Mahatma Gandhi and other Congress leaders Only militant revolutionaries
Q16. The Cripps Mission's offer of Dominion Status was seen by many Indian nationalists as a dilution of the earlier declaration made in the:

Morley-Minto Reforms. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. August Offer. Government of India Act, 1935.
Q17. The Mansabdari system, a key administrative and military structure in the Mughal Empire, was notably extended to Rajput chieftains. What was the primary objective of integrating Rajput nobles into this system?

To dilute Rajput power and isolate them from other Indian states. To foster a sense of shared imperial loyalty and utilize their military prowess. To exclusively grant them land revenues in their respective territories. To encourage their conversion to Islam and assimilation into Mughal culture.
Q18. Which of the following was NOT a key component of the August Offer?

Dominion Status for India in the future Expansion of the Viceroy's Executive Council Right of secession for princely states A promise of a representative body to frame the constitution
Q19. When reconstructing parts of an IVC site, conservationists aim to:

Create entirely new structures in the original style Only restore original fabric where possible Replace all damaged materials with modern equivalents Leave damaged areas as they are without intervention
Q20. Sher Shah's military organization emphasized the maintenance of a standing army and the 'Chehra' system for soldier identification. The 'Chehra' system was primarily intended to:

Track the movement of troops Prevent desertions and ensure accountability of soldiers Categorize soldiers based on their caste Facilitate payment of salaries

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