Understanding India MCQ PDF

MCQS: UNIT 1: 1. Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution? (a) Written constitution (b) Federalism (c) Presidential form of government (d) Judicial Review 2. Which one of the following is not a part of the ‘basic structure’ of the Indian Constitution? (a) Rule of law (b) S...

MCQS: UNIT 1: 1. Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution? (a) Written constitution (b) Federalism (c) Presidential form of government (d) Judicial Review 2. Which one of the following is not a part of the ‘basic structure’ of the Indian Constitution? (a) Rule of law (b) Secularism (c) Right to Property (d) Parliamentary form of government 3. Indian Constitution is (a) Rigid (b) Flexible (c) Neither rigid nor flexible (d) Partly rigid and partly flexible 4. The salient features of the Indian Constitution provide for: Single citizenship for the whole of India. Strictly federal form of government. Unique blend of rigidity and flexibility. Among the above statements: (a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct (b) 1 and 2 are correct (c) 2 and 3 are correct (d) 1 and 3 are correct 5. How many members wrote the Indian constitution ?  A. 289 B. 299 C. 279 D. 240 6. In which part of the Indian Constitution, the Fundamental Rights are provided? (a) Part II (b) Part III (c) Part V (d) Part IV 7. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following rights is not included in the right to equality? (a) Equality before law (b) Absolute equality (c) Equality of opportunity (d) Abolition of untouchability 8. Which fundamental rights cannot be suspended even during an emergency? (a) Right to Speech (b) Right to Religion (c) Right to Equality (d) Right to Life and Personal Liberty 9. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution contain the Right to Religious Freedom? (a) Articles 25-28 (b) Articles 29-30 (c) Articles 32-35 (d) Articles 23-24 10. Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes Untouchability? (a) Article 18 (b) Article 15 (c) Article 14 (d) Article 17 11. Which of the following is correct with respect to “Right Against Exploitation”? (a) Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labor (b) Freedom as to payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion (c) Protection of interest of minorities (d) Equality before the law 12. Which of the following writs means ‘to be informed’? (a) Quo-Warranto (b) Prohibition (c) Mandamus (d) Certiorari 13. The Indian Constitution opens with _______. [A] Preamble [B] Index [C] Opening Page [D] None of the above 14. Judicial work is _____. [A] Verify the laws [B] Evaluates laws [C] Both (A) and (B) [D] None of the above 15. Which part of the Indian constitution deals with directive principles of state policy ? [A] Part III [B] Part IV [C] Part III-A [D] Part IV-A 16. Which of the following is a types of Indian Constitution? [A] Written and Unwritten [B] Rigid and Flexible [C] Both (A) and (B) [D] None of the above 17. In which Amendment Act, additional one fundamental duty was added? [A] 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 [B] 86th Amendment Act, 2002 [C] 86th Amendment Act, 1976 [D] 42nd Amendment Act, 1952 18. What is a written order required for a person brought before court for securing a person’s release until proven guilty on any grounds? A. Mandamus B. Quo-warranto C. Prohibition D. Habeas corpus 19. A written order issued with a view to restrain a person from acting in a public office to which he/she is not entitled? A. Quo warranto B. Mandamus C. Prohibition  D. Habeas corpus UNIT 2: 1. Which region was the major centre for jute cultivation before modernization of India’s jute industry in 1855? A. Bengal B. Kolkata C. Bihar D. Assam 2. Which region was the major centre for jute cultivation after modernization of India’s jute industry in 1855? A. Bengal B. Kolkata C. Bihar D. Assam 3. Who is known as “FATHER OF MEDICINES”? A. Charaka B. Siddha C. Sushruta D. agastya 4. Who is known as “FATHER OF SURGERY”? A. charaka B. siddha  C. sushruta D. agastya 5. What is a specialized Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation therapy? A. Dosha Balancing B. Panchakarma C. Nadi parikshan D. Kapha 6. Which special tool was used for cataract surgery in ancient times? A. Jabamukhi salaka B. Forceps C. Scalpels D. Needles 7. The most evident proof of the origin of zero in mathematics is mentioned in the oldest manuscript of India known as? A. Grantha B. Brahmi C. Bakshali D. Devanagari 8. What was zero initially called in Italy? A. Sifr B. Zefero C. Sunya D. Zephyrum  9. Ancient Indian Medical system that emphasizes a holistic approach to health and well-being also known as science of longevity? A. Allopathy B. Ayurveda C. Homeopathy D. Naturopathy 10. Indians Discovered the method of crystallisation of sugar during ? A. Gupta Dynasty B. Chola dynasty C. Nanda dynasty D. Mughal era 11. Which is the oldest and most well documented classical language in the world? A. Tamil B. Sanskrit C. Greek D. Farsi UNIT 3: 1. What period does the Early Vedic Period approximately cover? A. 3300-1500 BCE B. 1500-1000 BCE C. 1000-600 BCE D. 500-0 BCE 2. What major societal shift occurred during the Later Vedic Period? A. From agrarian to pastoral B. From pastoral to agrarian  C. From urban to rural D. From rural to urban 3. What concepts became more prominent during the Later Vedic Period? A. Dharma and Karma B. Reincarnation and Moksha C. Yoga and Meditation D. Polytheism and Animism 4. By around 500 BCE, the Vedic religion began to form the basis of which religion? A. Jainism B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Zoroastrianism 5. Who is traditionally considered the last Tirthankara of Jainism? A. Parshvanatha B. Buddha C. Mahavira D. Krishna 6. What are the foundational scriptures of Jainism called? A. Vedas B. Upanishads C. Agamas or Jain Sutras D. Puranas 7. Which two major sects developed within Jainism, having some doctrinal differences and variations in practices? A. Theravada and Mahayana B. Digambara and Svetambara C. Shaiva and Shakta  D. Vaishnava and Bhakti 8. Who is traditionally recognized as the founder of Buddhism? A. Ashoka the Great B. Siddhartha Gautama C. Mahavira D. Confucius 9. What are the major schools of Buddhism that emerged over time? A. Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana B. Zen, Pure Land, and Tibetan C. Hinayana, Mahayana, and Tantric D. Tibetan, Zen, and Chan 10. In which languages did many Bhakti saints compose their devotional poetry and songs? A. Classical Sanskrit B. Persian C. Vernacular languages D. Classical Tamil 11. What was a major emphasis of the Bhakti movement? A. The complexity of philosophical texts B. Personal and emotional connection with the divine C. The importance of ritual sacrifices D. The study of ancient scriptures 12. Which regions were primarily associated with the early development of Sufism? A. Mecca and Medina B. Cairo and Damascus C. Basra and Kufa  D. Istanbul and Cairo 13. How did Sufism spread beyond the Islamic world? A. Through military conquest B. Through trade and migration C. Through Sufi missionaries and mystics D. Through colonial expansion 14. What role has Sufism played in the modern era? A. It has declined in relevance B. It has continued to evolve and adapt while maintaining its core principles C. It has become a strictly historical tradition D. It has focused only on political reform 15.Who founded the BrahmoSamaj and in what year? A. Debendranath Tagore, 1820 B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy, 1828 C. KeshubChunderSen, 1830 D. Rabindranath Tagore, 1835 16.Which leader introduced the concept of "Brahmo Dharma" to the Brahmo Samaj? A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy B. KeshubChunderSen C. Debendranath Tagore D. Rabindranath Tagore 17. Which of the following practices did the AryaSamaj reject? A. Vedic study B. Idol worship C. Education for girls D. Social equality 18. What was one of the key social reforms advocated by the Arya Samaj? A. Reinforcement of the caste system B. Abolition of widow remarriage C. Promotion of widow remarriage and women's rights D. Support for child marriage 19. In which region of India did the Arya Samaj initially gain significant Followers ? A. Southern India B. Eastern India C. Northern India D. Western India 20. What is the central concept of Sri Aurobindo's philosophy? A. Reincarnation B. Integral Yoga C. Karma Yoga D. Advaita Vedanta 21. What does the concept of "Supermind" refer to in Sri Aurobindo's philosophy? A. The ordinary human mind B. A higher level of consciousness beyond the human mind C. The intellect used in daily decision-making D. A form of artistic creativity 22. What is the aim of spiritual transformation according to Sri Aurobindo? A. To achieve material success B. To attain a higher state of consciousness and realization of divine presence C. To maintain the status quo of the ego  D. To focus solely on intellectual knowledge 23. In which of his works does Sri Aurobindo present a synthesis of various paths and techniques of yoga? A. "The Bhagavad Gita" B. "The Synthesis of Yoga" C. "The Upanishads" D. "The Yoga Sutras" 24. How did Sufism adapt to different cultural contexts? A. By rejecting local customs and traditions B. By integrating and adapting to local customs and traditions C. By isolating itself from local cultures D. By standardizing practices across regions 25. Which movement is associated with Raja Ram Mohan Roy? A) The AryaSamaj B) The BrahmoSamaj C) The Ramakrishna Mission D) The Theosophical Society (UNIT 4) 1.Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in 1911 1921 1931 1941 2.Which of the following was NOT a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization?  Harappa Mohenjo-Daro Lothal Uruk 3.The Indus Valley Civilization had trade relations with which ancient civilization? Egyptian Mesopotamian Chinese Mesoamerican 4. What was a significant feature of the urban planning in the Indus Valley Civilization? Circular streets Randomly placed buildings Grid-patterned streets Elevated buildings 5. Which of the following is a possible reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization? Invasion by outsiders Climate change and tectonic activity Invention of new technologies Internal social conflict 6. The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced: Writing system Metallurgy Architecture Astronomy 7. Which structure is typically found above the garbhagriha in a Hindu temple? Mandapa Shikhara or Vimana PradakshinaPatha Jagati 8. The towering entrance gate of a South Indian Hindu temple is known as: Gopuram Mandapa Garbhagriha Shikhara 9. Which Hindu temple is known for its large and intricate carvings and is located in Tamil Nadu? Akshardham Temple Brihadeeswarar Temple KashiVishwanath Temple Somnath Temple 10. Which Hindu temple is famous for its erotic sculptures? Khajuraho Konark Puri Kashi 11. Which Hindu temple is famous for its chariot-shaped structure?  Konark Puri Kashi Khajuraho 12. Which of the following is the oldest surviving Buddhist monument? SanchiStupa Ajanta Caves Bodh Gaya Temple Nalanda Monastery 13. What is the main architectural feature of a Buddhist stupa? Dome-shaped structure Pillared hall Tower with multiple tiers Rock-cut cave temples 14. Which site is considered the location where Buddha attained enlightenment? Lumbini Sarnath Bodh Gaya Kushinagar 15. Which Buddhist monument is a significant monastic complex in ancient India known for its learning center? SanchiStupa  Nalanda University Shwedagon Pagoda Mahabodhi Temple 16. Which is the most famous Buddhist monument located in Myanmar and is known for its golden stupa? Shwedagon Pagoda Mahamuni Pagoda Ananda Temple Kyaiktiyo Pagoda 17. Which of the following forts is known for its impressive architecture and is located in Rajasthan? Red Fort Mehrangarh Fort Golconda Fort Fort William 18. Which Indian monument is renowned for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Mughal architecture? QutubMinar Red Fort TajMahal Hampi Ruins 19. Which fort in Delhi was originally built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and later became the seat of the British Indian government? Red Fort Qutub Fort Humayun's Tomb FatehpurSikri 20. What is JantarMantar? An Astronomical Observatory A Museum A Fort A Mughal Garden