Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2012
The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because
- A the Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces
- B emergence of a 'left wing' in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible
- C there were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces
- D None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE
Assertion (A)Great Britain gave India her independence on August 15, 1947
Reason (R)Great Britain became weak after her involvement in World War II
- A If both A and Rare true but R is not the reason for A
- B If both A and Rare true but R is the reason for A ✓
- C If neither A nor R is correct
- D If A is correct but R is wrong
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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