2019 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2019 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

1.

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?
1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and the revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

D. Neither 1 nor 2

2.
With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?
A.
The ceiling laws were aimed at family holdings and not individual holdings.
B.
The major aim of land reforms was providing agricultural land to all the landless.
C.
It resulted in cultivation of cash crops as a predominant form of cultivation.
D.
Land reforms permitted no exemptions to the ceiling limits.
ANSWER :
B. The major aim of land reforms was providing agricultural land to all the landless.
3.
The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the
A.
International Monetary Fund
B.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
C.
World Economic Forum
D.
World Bank
ANSWER :
C. World Economic Forum
4.

Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' :
1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.
3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

A. 1 and 2 only

5.

With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:
1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of the Swadeshi Movement.
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

ANSWER :

C. Both 1 and 2

6.

Consider the following pairs :

Movement/Organization Leader
1) All India Anti-untouchability league Mahatma Gandhi
2) All India Kisan Sabha Swami Sahajanand saraswati
3) Self-Respect Movement E. V. Ramaswami Naicker

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2 and 3

7.
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
A.
Chanhudaro
B.
Kot Diji
C.
Sohgaura
D.
Desalpur
ANSWER :
C. Sohgaura
8.
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ' Ranyo Ashoka ' ( King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
A.
Kanganahalli
B.
Sanchi
C.
Shahbazgarhi
D.
Sohgaura
ANSWER :
A. Kanganahalli
9.

Consider the following :
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals
Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2 and 3

10.
With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, Which one of the following statements is correct?
A.
It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.
B.
It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
C.
The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.
D.
The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.
ANSWER :
A. It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.