Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Email UPSC PRELIMS 2020 PREVIOUS YEAR QnA PRACTICE UPSC PRELIMS 2020 PREVIOUS YEAR QnA PRACTICE to boost your preparation for upcoming exams leading to scoring high. Please enter your email: 1. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian — Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar — Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of the Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century? (a) Indian handicrafts were ruined. (b) Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers. (c) Railways lines were laid in many parts of the country. (d) Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures. 4. Consider the following events in the history of India: Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka-I Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time? (a) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 (b) 3 – 1 – 4 – 2 (c) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3 (d) 3 – 4 – 1 – 2 5. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period? (a) An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates (b) A diary to be maintained for daily accounts (c) A bill of exchange (d) An order from the feudal lord to his subordinates Loading … Question 1 of 5 CLICK HERE TO PRACTICE DAY 7: DAILY UPSC PRELIMS 2020 PREVIOUS YEAR QnA PRACTICE CLICK HERE TO PRACTICE DAY 8: DAILY UPSC PRELIMS 2020 PREVIOUS YEAR QnA PRACTICE CLICK HERE TO PRACTICE UPSC PRELIMS 2019 PREVIOUS YEAR QNA READ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS TOPICS CLICK HERE TO GET PRELIMS MARATHON COURSE 2021-50% SPECIAL OFFER GOING ON CLICK HERE TO GET COMPLETE PRELIMS CUM MAINS 2022 COURSE – STRAIGHT 50% DISCOUNT