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Q01 Medium

The Central Hindu School of Banaras, which later developed as Banaras Hindu University, was established by whom?

2024
Prelims
Q02 Medium

Which has been considered as ‘‘Magna Carta’’ of English Education System in India? 2nd

2024
Prelims
Q03 Medium

In the pre-independence period the main objective of expansion/promotion of modern education in India of the British government was?

2004
Prelims
Q04 Easy

Which among the following was not related to Lord Rippons tenure ?

2010
Mains
Q05 Medium

He was liberal viceroy. Works related to lord Rippon tenure:- • First factory act was passed • Vernacular Press Act was abolished • Local self Government resolution • Cession of Mysore. Indian University Act 1904 was passed during tenure of lord Curzon. 46. Who founded first Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya at Varanasi?

2006
Mains
Q06 Medium

‘Woods despatch’ was related to which of the following subjects ?

2021
UKPSC Combined SES Exam-
Q07 Easy

Hunter Education Commission was formed in the year

2009
UK PSC APO
Q08 Medium

The play ‘Neel Darpan’ written in 1858-1859, highlights the plight of Indigo growers. Who wrote this?

2024
Prelims
Q09 Easy

Who among the following started the Hindi newspaper “Bangdoot” ?

2021
UKPSC Combined SES Exam-
Q10 Medium

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar published three periodicals for the safeguard & Dalit rights. Which of the following is not one of them.

2016
Prelims
Q11 Easy

'Ha rijan' w as started by

2006
Prelims
Q12 Medium

Match the List-I with List-II and choose the correct Answer from the codes given below– List-I List-II (News Paper) (Person who started) A. Bombay Chronicle 1. Annie Besant B. Common Weal 2. Madan Mohan Malviya C. Leader 3. Firoz Shah Mehta D. Searchlight 4. Sachchidanand Sinha Codes: ABCD

2002
Prelims
Q13 Easy

In which language the famous work of Raja Rammohan Roy 'Gift to Monotheists' was written ?

2021
Prelims
Q14 Easy

'Discovery of India' was written by?

2004
Mains
Q15 Easy

Anand Math was written by?

2004
Mains
Q16 Easy

Which of the following book is considered as the 'Bible of Bengali Patriotism'?

2004
Mains
Q17 Easy

Book 'Life Divine' was written by?

2004
Mains
Q18 Easy

Who wrote the book 'Unhappy India'?

2004
Mains
Q19 Easy

Famous book – ‘Arctic Home of the Aryans’ has been authored by -

2010
Mains
Q20 Easy

In which year Vernacular Press Act was passed?

2021
Prelims
Q21 Easy

Who is the author of 'Das Kapital'?

2022
Prelims
Q22 Easy

Who started the famous Newspaper the ‘Indian Opinion’ ?

2021
Prelims
Q23 Easy

Which of the popular newspaper was published in Tamil?

2021
Prelims
Q24 Easy

In which language was the newspaper ‘Kesari’ published?

2017
Mains
Q25 Easy

Which newspaper was started by Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak to serve the cause of India's freedom struggle?

2011
Prelims
Q26 Easy

The writer of the book 'India's Second Freedom' is

2011
Prelims
Q27 Easy

Soj-e Vatan is the book written by

2011
Prelims
Q28 Easy

Who was the author of ‘Neel-Darpan’?

2012
Prelims
Q29 Easy

In which one of the following prisons Pt. Jawaharla Nehru had written his famous book "Discovery of India?

2006
Mains
Q30 Easy

'Satyartha Prakash' was written by

2006
Mains
Q31 Easy

Who was the Author of "My Experience with Truth"?

2006
Mains
Q32 Easy

Who wrote 'Malgudi Days'?

2006
Mains
Q33 Easy

Which one of the following Journals was brought by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad?

2006
Prelims
Q34 Easy

To whom was the title of "Punjab kesari" conferred?

2006
Prelims
Q35 Easy

'Satyarth Prakash' is a sacred book of

2006
Prelims
Q36 Easy

Given below are the names of freedom fighters and the newspapers started by them. Among these which combination is incorrect? –

2006
Prelims
Q37 Easy

Which among the following was the composer of the song 'Bande Matram'?

2006
Mains
Q38 Easy

The first book written by M.K. Gandhi was

2016
Prelims
Q39 Easy

Who is considered as the "Liberator of Indian press"

2016
Mains
Q40 Easy

From which book our national song "Vande Matram" has been taken ?

2016
Prelims
Q41 Easy

Which newspapers were published by Bal Gangadhar Tilak ?

2021
UKPSC Combined SES Exam-
Q42 Easy

Which one journal was not associated with any revolutionary organization?

2021
UKPSC CFO Exam-
UK-specific
Q43 Easy

Who was the editor of the periodical 'Maratha'?

2009
UK PSC APO
Q44 Easy

'Kesari' was

2009
UK PSC APO
Q45 Easy

'Servants of India Society' was started by

2009
UK PSC APO
Q46 Easy

The author of the book 'Mother India' is

2012
UK PSC AE
Q47 Easy

The author of the book 'Unhappy India' was

2012
UK PSC AE
Q48 Easy

The name of the paper published by M.K. Gandhi in South Africa was

2012
UK PSC AE
Q49 Easy

Who among the following wrote the book ‘The Philosophy of the Bomb’?

2022
UKPSC Regional Inspector (Technical) Exam -