Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2012
Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because
- A Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations
- B Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion
- C Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award ✓
- D None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
With reference to colonial period of Indian history, Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Person) List-II (Event) A. Macdonald
- Doctrine of Lapse B. Linlithgow
- Communal Award C. Dalhousie
- August Offer D. Chelmsford
- Dyarchy Codes: A B C D
- A 3 2 1 4
- B 3 2 4 1
- C 2 3 1 4 ✓
- D 2 3 4 1
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
Who gave the 'Communal Award' in India?
- A C.R. Attlee
- B Ramsay Macdonald ✓
- C Stafford Cripps
- D None of the above
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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