UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 71 to 80 Questions
71. Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature
in the temple construction in the kingdom of
(a) Chalukya
(b) Chandela
(c) Rashtrakuta
(d) Vijayanagara
Answer: d
72. Consider the following statements:
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate,
the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient
indigenous institution.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence
during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a
73. Consider the following statements:
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contem-porary of Akbar.
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad
Sirhindi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
74. With reference to the British colonial rule in
India, consider the following statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of
the system of 'indentured labour'.
2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma
Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting
Indians for World War.
3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian
people, the Indian National Congress was declared
illegal by the colonial rulers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
75. With reference to Indian National Movement, consider
the following pairs:
Person Position held
1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru President, All India Liberal Federation
2. K. C. Neogy Member, The Constituent Assembly
3. P. C. Joshi General Secretary, Communist Party of India
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d
76. With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the
following statements is not correct?
(a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor
Akbar.
(b) Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and
goddesses.
(c) Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
(d) Tansen invented many Ragas.
Answer: a
77. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted
emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and
individual portrait?
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shah Jahan
Answer: c
78. Which one of the following National Parks lies
completely in the temperate alpine zone?
(a) Manas National Park
(b) Namdapha National Park
(c) Neora Valley National Park
(d) Valley of Flowers National Park
Answer: b
79. Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
(a) Department of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry of Employment
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: c
80. On 21st June, the Sun
(a) does not set below the horizon at the Arctic
Circle
(b) does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle
(c) shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator
(d) shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of
Capricorn
Answer: d
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