Indian History Mock Test | BPSC

Q1. The Startup India initiative aims to foster a 'Startup India Ecosystem'. What does this ecosystem comprise of?

Startups, mentors, incubators, and investors Government policies and regulations Academic institutions and research bodies All of the above

Q2. The debate around the Ilbert Bill intensified the discourse on the nature of British rule in India, particularly regarding the sincerity of its proclaimed ideals. Which of the following became a more prominent criticism of British rule as a result of this controversy?

British inefficiency in administration. British exploitation of Indian resources. British hypocrisy in claiming to uphold justice while maintaining racial privileges. British interference in Indian social customs.

Q3. The Mughal Empire's administrative structure was divided into provinces called:

Districts Taluks Subahs Parganas

Q4. The 'Hiran Minar' in Fatehpur Sikri, a distinctive tower, is associated with which Mughal emperor's pet elephant?

Babur Humayun Akbar Jahangir

Q5. The Khilafat Movement, which gained momentum in post-war India, had its roots in a specific international event directly linked to the outcome of World War I. What was this pivotal event that angered Indian Muslims and provided a new platform for Hindu-Muslim unity in the anti-colonial struggle?

The partitioning of the Ottoman Empire and the fate of the Caliphate. The establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The imposition of heavy reparations on Germany. The Sykes-Picot Agreement concerning the Middle East.

Q6. The Green Revolution's emphasis on specific crops and regions contributed to:

Greater agricultural biodiversity. Increased regional specialization and dependence. Reduced reliance on external markets. A balanced nutritional intake for the entire population.

Q7. The script used in the Indus Valley Civilization is:

Sanskrit Prakrit Undeciphered pictographic script Brahmi script

Q8. The script used by the Indus Valley Civilization is:

Sanskrit script Prakrit script Undeciphered pictographic script Brahmi script

Q9. Which international financial institution has expressed support and potential collaboration for India's National Infrastructure Pipeline?

International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Trade Organization (WTO) World Bank Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Q10. What is the term used for the small, detailed paintings characteristic of the Mughal era?

Mural paintings Fresco paintings Miniature paintings Scroll paintings

Q11. The Cabinet Mission Plan suggested that the Princely States would have the right to...

Join either India or Pakistan Remain independent Join any other country Be administered by the British

Q12. What was a key provision of the Rowlatt Act?

Granting more political freedom Allowing public meetings Imprisonment without trial Reducing taxes

Q13. The construction of the Great Bath's walls with gypsum mortar, ensuring watertightness, reflects a sophisticated understanding of materials science and engineering. This was essential for:

Preventing the structural collapse of the bath complex. Maintaining water levels for ritualistic purposes and preventing leakage. Creating a decorative finish on the interior walls. Insulating the water from external temperature fluctuations.

Q14. The early Vedic period is characterized by:

Urban centers Iron tools Pastoral economy Large empires

Q15. Which country was the first to impose sanctions on India after Pokhran-II?

Pakistan United States China France

Q16. The Ottoman Empire was ruled by a dynasty that traced its origins to:

Persia Central Asia Anatolia Arabia

Q17. The concept of 'Satyagraha' was not confined to men; women actively embraced it. Which female leader, a prominent figure in the Indian suffragette movement, later joined the nationalist cause and advocated for women's political rights within the broader struggle?

Sarojini Naidu Annie Besant Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain Kadambini Ganguly

Q18. The Cripps Mission proposals were a response to the growing demands for self-governance in India, amplified by:

The success of the Swadeshi Movement The impact of the First World War The rise of Mahatma Gandhi's leadership The threat of Japanese invasion

Q19. Jawaharlal Nehru's emphasis on a planned economy in independent India was inspired by:

The economic policies of the United States The Soviet model of central planning The British mercantilist system The Gandhian concept of village economies

Q20. The RIN Mutiny also had an international dimension. Which major global power was keenly observing the developments in India during this period, potentially influencing British decision-making?

The United States of America The Soviet Union China France

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