Q.55·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Theosophical Society: 1. The Theosophical Society wanted to promote rationalism and scientific temper, and was atheistic. 2. Annie Besant became its President. 3. Annie Besant laid the foundation of the Central Hindu College in Benaras, which later became the Benaras Hindu University in 1916. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.56·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Wavell Plan: 1. Elections were due in England and the Conservative Government wanted to conclude the transfer of power before the elections. 2. It recommended that all members of the Executive Council were to be Indians. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.57·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Tanjore School of Paintings: 1. They received patronage under the Maratha rule. 2. It is a practice of painting the image on wooden planks. 3. Under this only religious paintings were created. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.58·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Charter Act of 1853: 1. It said that the Indian territories would remain under the Government of the Company, in trust for the Crown. 2. The Act increased the number of Directors. 3. It took away the patronage of appointments from the Court of Directors and the Civil Service of India was thrown open to competition. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.59·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct about the Nehru Report? 1. The secular character of the state was listed as a Fundamental Right. 2. The Nehru Report recommended that ‘the redistribution of provinces should take place on a linguistic basis’. 3. It included the Right to Free Elementary Education in the Fundamental Human Rights. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.60·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Hunger Project: 1. The Hunger Project believes that empowering women is essential to ending world hunger and poverty. 2. The Project fights for clean drinking water, nutrition and sanitation, as well as economic growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.61·International Relations·EasyWhat is the importance of the term "Interest Coverage Ratio" of a firm in India? 1. It helps in understanding the present risk of a firm that a bank is going to give loan to. 2. It helps in evaluating the emerging risk of a firm that a bank is going to give loan to. 3. The higher a borrowing firm's level of Interest Coverage Ratio, the worse is its ability to service its debt. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.62·International Relations·EasyThe Nationalist Foreign Policy was developed across some themes. Which of the following were those themes? 1. Sympathy and support for the people fighting for liberation and independence, such as that of Russia, Egypt, etc. 2. The rise of identity of Asian consciousness through the rise of Japan as an Industrial Power. 3. The understanding regarding economic rationale and consequent rise in imperialism in the 19 th century. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.63·International Relations·EasyWho among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?View question
Q.64·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following can be attributed to the phenomenon of "Son Meta-Preference", as seen in India's demography? 1. Drastic increase in the tendency to opt for sex selective abortion 2. Increase in the number of unwanted girls 3. Sex ratio of last birth biased against females Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.65·International Relations·EasyA significant feature of the Quit India Movement was the emergence of parallel governments. Consider the following statements regarding parallel governments: 1. Ballia in East U.P., under Chittu Pandey started Prati Sarkar. 2. Satara in Maharashtra witnessed rise of Jatiya Sarkar under Nana Patil. 3. In Tamluk, an armed Vidyut Vahini was organised. Which of the statements given above are not correct?View question
Q.66·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements regarding the Indian capitalists: 1. The Indian capitalists class grew with largely an independent capital base and not as junior partners of foreign capital. 2. The capitalist class argued against the comprehensive land reforms, including co-operativization of production, finance and technology. 3. The Indian capitalists took a consistently and openly anti-imperialist position. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.67·International Relations·EasyWhich of the following is/are the reason(s) for the tilt towards Universal Basic Income (UBI)? 1. Growing and vast inequality. 2. Threat of automation affecting jobs and creating joblessness. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.68·International Relations·EasyWith reference to the Sangam Society consider the following pairs: S. No. Location Chief occupations 1. Marudam Agriculture 2. Neydal Fishing and salt manufacturing 3. Kurinji Cattle-rearing and dairy products 4. Mullai Hunting and honey collection Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?View question
Q.69·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Rowlatt Satyagrah: 1. During the Rowlatt Satyagrah, Gandhiji formed Satyagrah Sabha. 2. Younger members of Home Rule flocked to join the Satyagrah Sabha. 3. Protest was generally accompanied by violence and disorder. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.70·International Relations·EasyAn Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder shall not be entitled to which of the following rights conferred on a citizen of India? 1. Under Article 16 of the Constitution with regard to equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. 2. Under Article 58 of the Constitution for election as the President. 3. Under Article 217 of the Constitution for appointment as a Judge of the High Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.71·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Lucknow Pact: 1. The Lucknow Pact led to the Congress’s acceptance of separate electorates which would continue till any one community demanded joint electorates. 2. Congress did not accept reservation of seats for the Muslims at all-India level. 3. Lala Lajpat Rai was the main architect of the Lucknow Pact. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.72·International Relations·EasyConsider the following events : 1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India. 2. India's then largest bank, imperial Bank of India', was renamed 'State Bank of India'. 3. Air India was nationalised and became the national carrier. 4. Goa became a part of independent India. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?View question