HCS · General Studies (Paper I)
History of India and Indian National Movement
Broad understanding of Indian history in social, economic and political aspects.
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The 'Doctrine of Lapse' policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie resulted in the annexation of which of the following princely states? 1. Satara 2. Jhansi 3. Nagpur 4. Awadh Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
Q3 · History of India and Indian National Movement · MEDIUM
Which of the following statements about the Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Lord Wellesley is/are correct? 1. Indian rulers had to accept British troops in their territory and pay for their maintenance. 2. The system was first accepted by the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1798. 3. Indian rulers were prohibited from negotiating with any other power without British consent. 4. The system allowed Indian rulers to maintain their own foreign policy. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Which of the following statements about the Indian National Congress Session of 1929 held in Lahore is/are correct? 1. Jawaharlal Nehru presided over this session. 2. The Congress adopted the resolution of Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence). 3. It was decided to celebrate 26th January 1930 as Independence Day. Select the correct answer using the code given below: