UPSC Static Quiz – Modern India : 5 September 2024
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UPSC Static Quiz – Modern India : 5 September 2024 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Government’s stance on the princely states’ integration: The government rejected the independence aspirations of princely states like Travancore and Hyderabad. The Instrument of Accession was signed by princely states to merge their territories with Pakistan. The majority of princely states willingly joined the Indian Union due to the overwhelming support of their residents. Which of the above statements is correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 3 only Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct because the Indian government rejected the princely states’ aspirations for independence. Statement 3 is also correct since most princely states joined India due to popular support from their residents. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Instrument of Accession facilitated the merger of princely states with India, not Pakistan. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct because the Indian government rejected the princely states’ aspirations for independence. Statement 3 is also correct since most princely states joined India due to popular support from their residents. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Instrument of Accession facilitated the merger of princely states with India, not Pakistan.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Government’s stance on the princely states’ integration:
• The government rejected the independence aspirations of princely states like Travancore and Hyderabad.
• The Instrument of Accession was signed by princely states to merge their territories with Pakistan.
• The majority of princely states willingly joined the Indian Union due to the overwhelming support of their residents.
Which of the above statements is correct?
• c) 1 and 3 only
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is correct because the Indian government rejected the princely states’ aspirations for independence.
Statement 3 is also correct since most princely states joined India due to popular support from their residents.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the Instrument of Accession facilitated the merger of princely states with India, not Pakistan.
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is correct because the Indian government rejected the princely states’ aspirations for independence.
Statement 3 is also correct since most princely states joined India due to popular support from their residents.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the Instrument of Accession facilitated the merger of princely states with India, not Pakistan.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding military action taken by the Indian government during the integration of princely states: Police action was taken in Hyderabad after negotiations with the Nizam failed. The military operation in Hyderabad is known as “Operation Polo.” Travancore was annexed through military action due to its refusal to join India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the Indian government resorted to police action, known as “Operation Polo,” to annex Hyderabad after failed negotiations. Statement 3 is incorrect because Travancore did not resist joining India through military force; rather, it joined the Indian Union through negotiations. Incorrect Solution: b) Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the Indian government resorted to police action, known as “Operation Polo,” to annex Hyderabad after failed negotiations. Statement 3 is incorrect because Travancore did not resist joining India through military force; rather, it joined the Indian Union through negotiations.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding military action taken by the Indian government during the integration of princely states:
• Police action was taken in Hyderabad after negotiations with the Nizam failed.
• The military operation in Hyderabad is known as “Operation Polo.”
• Travancore was annexed through military action due to its refusal to join India.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the Indian government resorted to police action, known as “Operation Polo,” to annex Hyderabad after failed negotiations.
Statement 3 is incorrect because Travancore did not resist joining India through military force; rather, it joined the Indian Union through negotiations.
Solution: b)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as the Indian government resorted to police action, known as “Operation Polo,” to annex Hyderabad after failed negotiations.
Statement 3 is incorrect because Travancore did not resist joining India through military force; rather, it joined the Indian Union through negotiations.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the post-independence integration of princely states: The Indian government offered privy purses to the rulers of major states as compensation for surrendering their sovereignty. The smaller princely states were granted complete autonomy after independence. The privy purse arrangements were not guaranteed by the Constitution. Which of the above statements is correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct because the Indian government provided privy purses to the rulers of major princely states as compensation for giving up their sovereignty. Statement 3 is incorrect as the privy purse was guaranteed by the Constitution, but later abolished in 1969. Statement 2 is incorrect because the smaller states were not granted autonomy; they were either amalgamated or merged with larger administrative units or provinces. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct because the Indian government provided privy purses to the rulers of major princely states as compensation for giving up their sovereignty. Statement 3 is incorrect as the privy purse was guaranteed by the Constitution, but later abolished in 1969. Statement 2 is incorrect because the smaller states were not granted autonomy; they were either amalgamated or merged with larger administrative units or provinces.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the post-independence integration of princely states:
• The Indian government offered privy purses to the rulers of major states as compensation for surrendering their sovereignty.
• The smaller princely states were granted complete autonomy after independence.
• The privy purse arrangements were not guaranteed by the Constitution.
Which of the above statements is correct?
• a) 1 and 2 only
• c) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct because the Indian government provided privy purses to the rulers of major princely states as compensation for giving up their sovereignty.
Statement 3 is incorrect as the privy purse was guaranteed by the Constitution, but later abolished in 1969.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the smaller states were not granted autonomy; they were either amalgamated or merged with larger administrative units or provinces.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct because the Indian government provided privy purses to the rulers of major princely states as compensation for giving up their sovereignty.
Statement 3 is incorrect as the privy purse was guaranteed by the Constitution, but later abolished in 1969.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the smaller states were not granted autonomy; they were either amalgamated or merged with larger administrative units or provinces.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the People’s Plan (1945) and the Bombay Plan (1944): The People’s Plan advocated the collectivization of agriculture and consumer goods industries. The Bombay Plan emphasized the establishment of a balanced economy by reducing the predominance of agriculture. Both plans emphasized the nationalization of land and industries. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct, as the People’s Plan, formulated by M.N. Roy, emphasized collectivization and state ownership of industries. Statement 2 is correct because the Bombay Plan aimed at establishing a balanced economy by reducing the predominance of agriculture and focusing on industrialization. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Bombay Plan did not advocate nationalization of land and industries, whereas the People’s Plan did. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct, as the People’s Plan, formulated by M.N. Roy, emphasized collectivization and state ownership of industries. Statement 2 is correct because the Bombay Plan aimed at establishing a balanced economy by reducing the predominance of agriculture and focusing on industrialization. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Bombay Plan did not advocate nationalization of land and industries, whereas the People’s Plan did.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the People’s Plan (1945) and the Bombay Plan (1944):
• The People’s Plan advocated the collectivization of agriculture and consumer goods industries.
• The Bombay Plan emphasized the establishment of a balanced economy by reducing the predominance of agriculture.
• Both plans emphasized the nationalization of land and industries.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct, as the People’s Plan, formulated by M.N. Roy, emphasized collectivization and state ownership of industries.
Statement 2 is correct because the Bombay Plan aimed at establishing a balanced economy by reducing the predominance of agriculture and focusing on industrialization.
Statement 3 is incorrect as the Bombay Plan did not advocate nationalization of land and industries, whereas the People’s Plan did.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct, as the People’s Plan, formulated by M.N. Roy, emphasized collectivization and state ownership of industries.
Statement 2 is correct because the Bombay Plan aimed at establishing a balanced economy by reducing the predominance of agriculture and focusing on industrialization.
Statement 3 is incorrect as the Bombay Plan did not advocate nationalization of land and industries, whereas the People’s Plan did.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about linguistic reorganization of states in India: The Indian nationalist movement advocated for linguistic states even during the colonial period. The creation of linguistic states was opposed by all central leadership after independence due to fears of fragmentation. The formation of linguistic states helped democratize politics by breaking the dominance of the English-speaking elite. Which of the above statements is correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct because the Indian nationalist movement, during the colonial period, supported the idea of linguistic states to reflect India’s cultural diversity. Statement 3 is also correct, as the creation of linguistic states democratized Indian politics by bringing regional leadership to the forefront and reducing the dominance of the English-speaking elite. Statement 2 is incorrect as not all central leaders opposed linguistic states; eventually, they were accepted as a solution to regional demands. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct because the Indian nationalist movement, during the colonial period, supported the idea of linguistic states to reflect India’s cultural diversity. Statement 3 is also correct, as the creation of linguistic states democratized Indian politics by bringing regional leadership to the forefront and reducing the dominance of the English-speaking elite. Statement 2 is incorrect as not all central leaders opposed linguistic states; eventually, they were accepted as a solution to regional demands.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements about linguistic reorganization of states in India:
• The Indian nationalist movement advocated for linguistic states even during the colonial period.
• The creation of linguistic states was opposed by all central leadership after independence due to fears of fragmentation.
• The formation of linguistic states helped democratize politics by breaking the dominance of the English-speaking elite.
Which of the above statements is correct?
• a) 1 and 2 only
• b) 1 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct because the Indian nationalist movement, during the colonial period, supported the idea of linguistic states to reflect India’s cultural diversity.
Statement 3 is also correct, as the creation of linguistic states democratized Indian politics by bringing regional leadership to the forefront and reducing the dominance of the English-speaking elite.
Statement 2 is incorrect as not all central leaders opposed linguistic states; eventually, they were accepted as a solution to regional demands.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct because the Indian nationalist movement, during the colonial period, supported the idea of linguistic states to reflect India’s cultural diversity.
Statement 3 is also correct, as the creation of linguistic states democratized Indian politics by bringing regional leadership to the forefront and reducing the dominance of the English-speaking elite.
Statement 2 is incorrect as not all central leaders opposed linguistic states; eventually, they were accepted as a solution to regional demands.
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