UPSC History of India: Past Question and Answer Set – 02 1

Consider the following statements: 
1. The term Swaraj means self-rule, self-government
2. Swaraj Party was established by Motilal Nehru and C. R.  Das.
3. Lahore session of the congress demand for Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) in its resolution on 26 January, 1930.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 
1. Raja Rammohun Roy was an advocate of ethical social reform, and political liberalism in India
2. He was the founder of Banaras Hindu University
3. He attacked the practice of Sati
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The prime advocates of widow remarriage in modern India was

Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]

The silver coins of the Gupta period were known as [UPSC 2008]

There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

What was the immediate reason for Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade India and fight the Third Battle of Panipat? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought
2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]