UPSC Prelims 2017 Modern History

UPSC Prelims 2017 Modern History PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 7 questions.

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Ancient History 1 Art & Culture 5 Economy 18 Environment & Ecology 14 Geography 7 Indian Polity 22 International Relations 7 Medieval History 1 Modern History 7 Science & Technology 10 Social Issues & Schemes 8

Question 1 Medium

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Reed 3. ...

Question 2 Medium

In the context of Indian history, the principle of “Dyarchy (diarchy)” refers to -

Question 3 Easy

With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table ...

Question 4 Hard

The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for -

Question 5 Hard

Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade un...

Question 6 Hard

Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb: First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty: Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sa...

Question 7 Medium

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to?