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1 Consider the following statements: 1. The book ‘Sarvajanik Satyadharma’ was written by Jyotiba Phule 2. Social Service League was founded by Narayan Malhar Joshi 3. The slogan ‘Back to the Vedas’ was given by Swami Vivekananda Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (c) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Jyotiba Phule belonged to the Mali (gardener) community and organized a powerful movement against upper caste domination and brahminical supremacy. Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers' Society) in 1873, with the leadership of the Samaj coming from the backward classes, Malis, Telis, Kunbis, Saris and Dhangars. The main aims of the movement were (i) social service, and (ii) spread of education among women and lower caste people. Phule's works, Sarvajanik Satyadharma and Gulamgin, became sources of inspiration for the common masses. Statement 2 is correct: Narayan Malhar Joshi founded the Social Service League in Bombay with an aim to secure for the masses better and reasonable conditions of life and work They organized many schools, libraries, reading rooms, day nurseries and cooperative societies. Their activities also included police court agents' work, legal aid and advice to the poor and illiterate, excursions for slum dwellers, facilities for gymnasia and theatrical performances, sanitary work, medical relief and boys' clubs and scout corps. Joshi also founded the All India Trade Union (1920). Statement 3 is incorrect: The slogan ‘back to the vedas’ was given by Dayanand Saraswati. He took inspiration from the Vedas and considered them to be "India's Rock of Ages", the infallible and the true original seed of Hinduism. 2 With reference to Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. It aimed at the restoration of Zorastrian religion to its pristine purity 2. ‘Rast Goftar’, a newspaper, was used by the organization to spread the message of reform 3. Removal of purdah system was one of the aim of the organization



Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above Ans: (d) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha (Religious Reform Association) was founded in 1851 by a, group of English-educated Parsis for the "regeneration of the social conditions of the Parsis and the restoration of the Zoroastrian religion to its pristine purity". Statement 2 is correct: Rahnumai Mazdyasnan Sabha used to spread the message of reform through the newspaper Rast Goftar (Truth-Teller). Statement 3 is correct: In the social sphere, Rahnumai Mazdayasnan attempted to uplift the status of Parsi women through removal of the purdah system and raising the age of marriage and education. 3 With reference to the Indian National Congress, consider the following statements: 1. The first session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by Surendranath Bannerjee 2. One of its aim was to develop and propagate an anti-colonial nationalist ideology 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



Ans: (b) Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The first session of the Indian National Congress was, attended by 72 delegates and presided over by Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee. Hereafter, the Congress met every year in December, in a different part of the country each time. Statement 2 is correct: Indian National Congress had the following aims and objectives: (i) Found a democratic, nationalist movement (ii) Politicize and politically educate people (iii) Establish the headquarters for a 'movement (iv) Promote friendly relations among nationalist political workers from Different parts of the country (v) Develop and propagate an anti-colonial nationalist ideology (vi)Formulate and present popular demands before the Government with a view to unifying the people over a common economic and political program (vii) Develop and consolidate a feeling of national unity among people Irrespective of religion, caste or province. (viii) Carefully promote and nurture Indian nationhood. 4 With reference to Indian Councils Act of 1892, consider the following statements: 1. It introduced an element of election for the first time 2. Budget could be discussed and voted upon 3. It provided for non-official majority in the Imperial Legislative Council 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 Ans: (a)



Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Number of additional members in Imperial Legislative Councils and the Provincial Legislative Councils was raised. In Imperial Legislative Council, now the governor-general could have ten to sixteen non-officials. Some of these additional members could be indirectly elected Thus an element of election was introduced for the first time. Statement 2 is incorrect: Budget could be discussed. However, it could not be voted upon, nor could any amendments be made to it. Statement 3 is incorrect: The officials retained their majority in the council. 5 Who among the following did not subscribe to moderate politics? (a) Dadabhai Naoroji (b) S.N. Banerjee (c) Rashbehari Bose (d) D.E Wacha Ans: (c) Explanation: Rashbehari Bose was an Indian revolutionary leader against the British Raj and one of the key organizers of Ghadar Mutiny and the Indian National Army, while, Rashbehari Ghosh was a moderate leader who presided over the Surat session (1907) of Indian National Congress. 6 Consider the following statements: 1. The demand of a full-fledged mass struggle with the goal of attaining Swaraj was approved by the Congress in its 1905 session



2. Swadeshi movement witnessed widespread participation from upper and middle class Muslims 3. Traditional festivals were used to spread the propaganda of Swadeshi movement Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (b) Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The militant nationalists led by Tilak, Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal and Aurobindo Ghosh wanted the movement to be taken outside Bengal to other parts of the country and go beyond a boycott of foreign goods to become a full-fledged political mass struggle with the goal of attaining swaraj. But the Moderates, dominating the Congress at that time, were not willing to go that far. However, a big step forward was taken at the Congress session held at Calcutta (1906) under the president ship of Dadabhai Naoroji, where it was declared that the goal of the Indian Congress was 'self-government or swaraj like the United Kingdom or the colonies. Statement 2 is incorrect: Some of the Muslims participated in Swadeshi movement—Barrister Abdul Rasul, Liaqat Hussain, Guznavi, Maulana Azad (who joined one of the revolutionary terrorist groups)—but most of the upper and middle class Muslims stayed away or, led by Nawab Salimullah of Dacca, supported the partition on the plea that it would give them a Muslim-majority East Bengal. Statement 3 is correct: Imaginative use of traditional popular festivals and, melas: The idea was to use such occasions as a means of reaching out to the masses and spreading political messages. For instance,. Tilak's Ganapati and Shivaji festivals became a medium of swadeshi propaganda not only in western India, but also in Bengal. In, Bengal also, the traditional folk theatre forms were used for this purpose.



7 With reference to the differences between the moderates and extremists, consider the following statements: 1. Social base of Extremists included the lower middle class while that of Moderates was limited to zamindars and upper middle class 2. Moderates rejected provincial mission theory while extremists believed in the same 3. Moderates insisted on the use of constitutional methods only while extremists favored extra-constitutional methods Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 only Ans: (c) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Social base of moderates included zamindars and upper middle classes in towns, while, Social base of extremists included educated middle classes in towns and lower middle class. Statement 2 is incorrect: Moderates believed in England's providential mission in India, while, extremists rejected 'providential mission theory' as an illusion. Statement 3 is correct: Moderates insisted on the use of constitutional methods only, while, extremists did not hesitate to use extraconstitutional methods like boycott and passive resistance to achieve their objectives. 8 With reference to the revolutionary terrorist programme, consider the following statements: 1. Revolutionary terrorist aimed to create a violent mass revolution throughout the country. 2. Barrah dacoity was organized by Arubindo Ghosh



3. Mitra Mela, a secret society, was organized by V.D Savarkar Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (b) Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: Revolutionary terrorism was a by-product of the process of the growth of militant nationalism in India. It acquired a more activist form as a fallout of the Swadeshi and Boycott movement. The revolutionary terrorists considered but did not find it practical at that stage the options of creating a violent mass revolution throughout the country or, of trying to subvert the loyalties of the Army. Statement 2 is incorrect: In 1908, Barrah dacoity was organized by Dacca Anushilan under Pulin Das. Statement 3 is correct: V.D Savarkar and his brother organized Mitra Mela, a secret society, in 1899 which merged with Abhinav Bharat (after Mazzinni's 'Young Italy') in 1904. 9 ‘India House’ was established by: (a) Madanlal Dhingra (b) Madam Bhikaji Cama (c) Lala Hardayal (d) Shyamji Krishnavarma Ans: (d) Explanation:



Shyamji Krishnavarma had started in London in 1905 an Indian Home Rule Society—'India House'—as a centre for Indian students, a scholarship scheme to bring radical youth from India, and a journal The Sociologist. Revolutionaries such as Savarkar and Hardayal became the members of India House. Madanlal Dhingra of this circle assassinated, the India office bureaucrat Curzon Wyllie in 1909. 10 With referent to the Congress session, 1907, consider the following statements: 1. It was held in Nagpur and chaired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak 2. It resulted into a split in congress 3. Moderates wanted to drop the resolutions on Swadeshi, Boycott and National Education in this session Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (a) Explanation Statement 1 is incorrect: Congress session of 1907 was held in Surat and was chaired by Rashbehari Ghosh Statement 2 is correct: Congress session, 1907 resulted into a split within the congress which caused division between the moderates and extremists. The event is infamously known as ‘Surat Split’. Statement 3 is correct: Moderates wanted Rashbehari Ghosh as the president and sought to drop the resolutions on swadeshi, boycott and national education. 11 Consider the following statements regarding proxy voting:



1. Currently, only service personnel and migrant workers are permitted to vote through proxy voting

2. The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to extend proxy voting to overseas Indians by amending electoral laws

Choose the correct answer from the given code: (a) 1 Only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: (b) Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: Proxy voting is a type of voting whereby a member can delegate his or her voting power to a representative, to enable a vote in their absence. The representative can be another member of the same body, or external. A human so designated is known as a “proxy”. Presently, only service personnel are permitted to vote through proxy. Statement 2 is correct: It was debated from long time to give voting rights to NRIs in some form. The government has proposed for giving proxy voting rights to overseas Indians. The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to extend proxy voting to overseas Indians by amending electoral laws.

12 Consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh

2. The park has a significant population of Bengal tiger, Indian leopards, sloth bear, barasingha and Indian wild dog

3. It is the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot ”Bhoorsingh the Barasingha”



The above statements refer to which of the following tiger reserves: (a) Panna tiger reserve (b) Bandhavgarh tiger reserve (c) Kanha tiger reserve (d) Satpura tiger reserve Ans: (c)

Explanation:

It is one of the tiger reserves of India and the largest national park of Madhya Pradesh.

Present-day Kanha area is divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar. Kanha National

Park was created in June 1955 and was made the Kanha Tiger Reserve in 1973. Today it

stretches over an area of 940 square km in the two districts Mandla and Balaghat. It is the

largest National Park in Central India and was ranked in the top 10 Famous Places for

Tourists. It along with pench tiger reserve had inspired Rudyard Kipling for his famous

novel Jungle Book. The park has a significant population of Bengal tiger, Indian leopards,

sloth bear, barasingha and Indian wild dog. It is the first tiger reserve in India to officially

introduce a mascot ,”Bhoorsingh the Barasingha”

13 Consider the following statements: 1. If the Chief election Commissioner and other election commissioners differ in

opinion on any matter, then decision of chief election commissioner will be final 2. CEC and EC have tenure of six years or hold office till the age of 65 years and receive

salary and other allowances similar to the Judge of the Supreme Court of India Choose the correct answer from the given code: (a) 1 Only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above Ans: (b)



Explanation:

Statement 1 is Incorrect: If the CEC and other ECs differ in opinion on any matter, such

matter shall be decided by according to the opinion of the majority.

Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 324(2) of the Constitution of India, they are

appointed by the President of India based on the recommendation of PM and Council of

Ministers. CEC and EC have tenure of six years or hold office till the age of 65 years and

receive salary and other allowances similar to the Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

Why in news: SC issued a direction to the center to constitute a neutral and independent

selection committee‘ to recommend names for the post of Chief Election Commissioner

and Election Commissioners.

14 Which of the following national park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve? (a) Manas National park (b) Kaziranga National park (c) Nameri National park (d) Orang national park Ans: (a) Explanation: Manas National Park is a national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam, India. It is located in the Himalayan foothills, it is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan. The Manas River flows through the west of the park and is the main river within it. It is a major tributary of Brahmaputra river. The Manas River also serves as an international border dividing India and Bhutan. Why in news? Tiger population increased by 50% in Manas.



15 Which of the following is the first state in the country to lay down the minimum educational qualifications for contesting elections to village cooperative societies and various other cooperative bodies? (a) Maharashtra (b) Karnataka (c) Rajasthan (d) Odisha Ans: (c)

Explanation:

Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to lay down the minimum educational qualifications for contesting elections to village cooperative societies and various other cooperative bodies. The educational qualifications will range from Class V to Class VIII for members of governing boards of diary societies and various other cooperative societies.


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