2019 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2019 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

11.
Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
A.
Chalukya
B.
Chandela
C.
Rashtrakuta
D.
Vijayanagara
ANSWER :
D. Vijayanagara
12.

Consider the following statements:
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the region of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

A. 1 only

13.

Consider the following statements:
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
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 :

D. Neither 1 nor 2

14.

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements :
1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 and 3 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

B. 1 and 3 only

15.

With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs :

Person Position held
1) Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru President, All India Liberal Federation
2) K. C. Neogy Member, The Constituent Assembly
3) P. C. Joshi General Secretary, Communist Party of India

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

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2 and 3

16.
With reference to Mian Tansen, Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.
Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
B.
Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
C.
Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
D.
Tansen invented many Ragas.
ANSWER :
A. Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
17.
Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
A.
Humayun
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shah Jahan
ANSWER :
C. Jahangir
18.
Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
A.
Manas National Park
B.
Namdapha National Park
C.
Neora Valley National Park
D.
Valley of Flowers National Park
ANSWER :
D. Valley of Flowers National Park
19.
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
A.
Department of Science and Technology
B.
Ministry of Labour and Employment
C.
NITI Aayog
D.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
ANSWER :
C. NITI Aayog
20.
On 21st June, the Sun
A.
does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle
B.
does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle
C.
shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator
D.
shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn
ANSWER :
A. does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle