Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2019
The Deccan Agriculturalists' Relief Act of 1879 was enacted with which one of the following objectives?
- A Restore lands to the dispossessed peasants
- B Ensure financial assistance to peasants during social and religious occasions
- C Restrict the sale of land for indebtedness to outsiders ✓
- D Give legal aid to insolvent peasants
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CDS2019
The Limitation Law, which was passed by the British in 1859, addressed which one of the following issues?
- A Loan bonds would not have any legal validity.
- B Loan bonds signed between moneylender and Ryots would have validity only for three years. ✓
- C Land bonds could not be executed by moneylenders.
- D Loan bonds would have validity for ten years.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Modern India (1757–1857)
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