Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
Dear students,
1. In the comments section, share your score and also let everyone know the logic you’ve used to mark certain answers. This will trigger intelligent discussions benefitting everyone.
2. Completing the test should be your top priority. Focus on accuracy rather than simply attempting more questions. Give enough thought to each question, we have increased the time limit so you can do this.
3. At the end of the test, click on ‘View Questions’ button to check the solutions.
*You can attempt the test multiple times for your own practice but only your first attempt will be counted for rankings.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly.
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points (0).
Average score |
|
Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
Table is loading | ||||
No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Palaeolithic age.
1. It spans nearly one-third of human history.
2. Evidence of the existence of ostriches were found in India during this period.
3. Bone tools could be found, but stone tools were not made in this period.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only 2 is correct.
The Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago. This long stretch of time is divided into the Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic. This long span of time covers 99% of human history.
Stone tools found during this period are generally tiny, and are called microliths. Ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period. Large quantities of ostrich egg shells were found at Patne in Maharashtra. Designs were engraved on some pieces, while beads were also made out of them.Incorrect
Only 2 is correct.
The Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago. This long stretch of time is divided into the Lower, Middle and Upper Palaeolithic. This long span of time covers 99% of human history.
Stone tools found during this period are generally tiny, and are called microliths. Ostriches were found in India during the Palaeolithic period. Large quantities of ostrich egg shells were found at Patne in Maharashtra. Designs were engraved on some pieces, while beads were also made out of them. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following sites provide the earliest evidence of settled agriculture in the Indian subcontinent?
Correct
Located in Kacchi plains of Baluchistan, Mehrgarh provides the earliest evidence of settled agriculture in the subcontinent and probably south Asia. It is considered a precursor to Indus Valley Civilization
Incorrect
Located in Kacchi plains of Baluchistan, Mehrgarh provides the earliest evidence of settled agriculture in the subcontinent and probably south Asia. It is considered a precursor to Indus Valley Civilization
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsIn Ancient India, shrenis served which of these purposes?
1. Provided training to crafts persons
2. Procured raw material for merchants
3. Served as financial institutions for money deposits
4. Supported religious institutions by donations
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
All of the above are correct.
Many crafts persons and merchants formed associations known as shrenis.
These shrenis of crafts persons provided training, procured raw material, and distributed the finished product.
Then shrenis of merchants organised the trade. Shrenis also served as banks, where rich men and women deposited money.
This was invested, and part of the interest was returned or used to support religious institutions such as monasteriesIncorrect
All of the above are correct.
Many crafts persons and merchants formed associations known as shrenis.
These shrenis of crafts persons provided training, procured raw material, and distributed the finished product.
Then shrenis of merchants organised the trade. Shrenis also served as banks, where rich men and women deposited money.
This was invested, and part of the interest was returned or used to support religious institutions such as monasteries -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Gandhi-Irwin Pact included
1. Right to make salt in coastal villages for personal consumption and sale.
2. Right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing
3. Acceptance of Gandhiji’s suggestion for enquiry into police excesses
4. Release of all political prisoners not convicted of violence
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
2 and 4 are correct.
Gandhi-Irwin Pact placed the Congress on an equal footing with the government.
Irwin on behalf of the government agreed on—
1. immediate release of all political prisoners not convicted of violence;
2. remission of all fines not yet collected;
3. return of all lands not yet sold to third parties;
4. lenient treatment to those government servants who had resigned;
5. right to make salt in coastal villages for personal consumption (not for sale);
6. right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing; and
7. withdrawal of emergency ordinances.
The viceroy, however, turned down two of Gandhi’s demands—
(i) public inquiry into police excesses, and
(ii) commutation of Bhagat Singh and his comrades’ death sentence to life sentence.
Gandhi on behalf of the Congress agreed—
(i) to suspend the civil disobedience movement, and
(ii) to participate in the next Round Table ConferenceIncorrect
2 and 4 are correct.
Gandhi-Irwin Pact placed the Congress on an equal footing with the government.
Irwin on behalf of the government agreed on—
1. immediate release of all political prisoners not convicted of violence;
2. remission of all fines not yet collected;
3. return of all lands not yet sold to third parties;
4. lenient treatment to those government servants who had resigned;
5. right to make salt in coastal villages for personal consumption (not for sale);
6. right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing; and
7. withdrawal of emergency ordinances.
The viceroy, however, turned down two of Gandhi’s demands—
(i) public inquiry into police excesses, and
(ii) commutation of Bhagat Singh and his comrades’ death sentence to life sentence.
Gandhi on behalf of the Congress agreed—
(i) to suspend the civil disobedience movement, and
(ii) to participate in the next Round Table Conference -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsArrange the following events in their correct chronological order.
1. Nehru Report
2. First RTC
3. First May Day in India
4. Dandi March
Select the correct codeCorrect
Option a is correct.
In 1923, the first May day was celebrated in India in Madras.
1928 – Nehru Report
Dandi March – March 12-April 6, 1930
First Round Table Conference – November 1930 – January 1931Incorrect
Option a is correct.
In 1923, the first May day was celebrated in India in Madras.
1928 – Nehru Report
Dandi March – March 12-April 6, 1930
First Round Table Conference – November 1930 – January 1931
Leaderboard: 12th Dec 2023 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions
Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
Table is loading | ||||
No data available | ||||
UPSC 2024 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here)