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History2011Not Attempted

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”? 1. Funds used to support the India Office in London. 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. 3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

History2011Not Attempted

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

History2011Not Attempted

Regarding the Indus valley civilization, consider the following statements: 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Economy2011Not Attempted

Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two?

History2011Not Attempted

With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report? 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities 3. Provision of fundamental right for the people of India in the constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Economy2011Not Attempted

A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect”?

History2011Not Attempted

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for:

Polity & Governance2011Not Attempted

The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from:

Science & Technology2011Not Attempted

When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up and dies because

Economy2011Not Attempted

Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the consumers and the self-employed. The service/services rendered under microfinance is/are: 1. Credit facilities 2. Savings facilities 3. Insurance facilities 4. Fund Transfer facilities Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

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