Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2022
The British policy towards Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th century aimed at
- A Strengthening Afghanistan as a buffer against Russia.
- B Weakening Russian influence in Afghanistan but not promoting a strong Afghanistan either. ✓
- C Promoting Russian influence in Afghanistan to control insurgent tribal leaders.
- D Annexing Afghanistan as a directly-controlled British Territory.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
CDS2020
Who believed that the Russian designs were 'an imminent peril to the security and tranquility' of the Indian Empire in 1836?
- A Lord Auckland
- B Lord Palmerston
- C Lord Canning
- D Alexander Burnes ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
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