Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test V - ESSAY
Time Allowed: Three Hours Max. Marks: 200
Instruction: Examiner will pay special attention to the candidate’s grasp of his material, it’s relevant to the subject chosen and to his ability to think constructed and present his ideas concisely, logically and effectively.
Write an Essay on any one of the following topics:
1. Why should we be proud of being Indians?
2. India of my dreams
3. India: Only hope for mankind
4. India: A superpower of 21st Century
5. Whither India’s future?
6. India’s future: Challenges and Prospects
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
History Test IV
Target 2011
History Test Series
Test IV
Within 3 hours try to attempt as many questions as possible.
1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20 each
a) Emperor Ashok
b) Contribution of Maurya Dynasty
c) Mauryan period as a turning point in the history of India
d) Rational behind the Policy of Dhamma
e) Contributions of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya
f) Essence of Policy of Dhamma
g) Nature of Mauryan State
h) Ashoka was idealist and not a practical ruler. Do you agree?
i) Ashoka was an ideal ruler. What is your opinion?
j) ‘Over-centralized administration’ is a basic character of Mauryan state. Do you agree?
k) ‘Dhamma was a necessity of time.’ Comment.
2. Explain the policy of Dhamma with the help of Ashoka’s Inscriptions. 60
3. Explain different aspects of Mauryan Administration. 30
4. State different moral and administrative measures initiated by Mauryan Administration for the well-being of people. 60
5. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20 each
a) Causes of World War I
b) Consequences of World War I
c) Causes of World War II
d) Consequences of World War II
e) Societal implications of World War I and World War II.
f) World War I and II can be considered as a single thirty years war. Comment.
g) World War I was fought due to tragic miscalculations by contemporary world leaders. Comment.
h) Real cause for World War I was ‘Imperialism’. Comment.
6. ‘World War I and World War II can be termed as “Total Wars”.’ Explain. 60
History Test Series
Test IV
Within 3 hours try to attempt as many questions as possible.
1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20 each
a) Emperor Ashok
b) Contribution of Maurya Dynasty
c) Mauryan period as a turning point in the history of India
d) Rational behind the Policy of Dhamma
e) Contributions of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya
f) Essence of Policy of Dhamma
g) Nature of Mauryan State
h) Ashoka was idealist and not a practical ruler. Do you agree?
i) Ashoka was an ideal ruler. What is your opinion?
j) ‘Over-centralized administration’ is a basic character of Mauryan state. Do you agree?
k) ‘Dhamma was a necessity of time.’ Comment.
2. Explain the policy of Dhamma with the help of Ashoka’s Inscriptions. 60
3. Explain different aspects of Mauryan Administration. 30
4. State different moral and administrative measures initiated by Mauryan Administration for the well-being of people. 60
5. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20 each
a) Causes of World War I
b) Consequences of World War I
c) Causes of World War II
d) Consequences of World War II
e) Societal implications of World War I and World War II.
f) World War I and II can be considered as a single thirty years war. Comment.
g) World War I was fought due to tragic miscalculations by contemporary world leaders. Comment.
h) Real cause for World War I was ‘Imperialism’. Comment.
6. ‘World War I and World War II can be termed as “Total Wars”.’ Explain. 60
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
GS Test V
Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test V
Marks: 150 Time: 2.5 Hours
Q1. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x5=75
(1) What are the advantages for India being at the head of Indian Ocean?
(2) Discuss geographical characteristics of Great Northern Plains.
(3) Compare Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
(4) Differentiate between Andaman - Nicobar and Lakshadweep on the basis of their geographical evolution and topographical conditions.
(5) Give an account of important rock formations of India.
Q.2. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x5=75
(1) Are the traditional determinants of voting behavior in India changing?
(2) Mushrooming of Higher Educational Institutions is a matter of grave concern. Give your views how to harmonise private investment and quality of education.
(3) Examine corruption as a serious development challenge in Indian Polity.
(4) In the Context of recent incidents, suggest measures on how security of passengers and property can be improved over Indian railways.
(5) Discuss the significance of Television for the country.
GS Test Series
Test V
Marks: 150 Time: 2.5 Hours
Q1. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x5=75
(1) What are the advantages for India being at the head of Indian Ocean?
(2) Discuss geographical characteristics of Great Northern Plains.
(3) Compare Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
(4) Differentiate between Andaman - Nicobar and Lakshadweep on the basis of their geographical evolution and topographical conditions.
(5) Give an account of important rock formations of India.
Q.2. Answer the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x5=75
(1) Are the traditional determinants of voting behavior in India changing?
(2) Mushrooming of Higher Educational Institutions is a matter of grave concern. Give your views how to harmonise private investment and quality of education.
(3) Examine corruption as a serious development challenge in Indian Polity.
(4) In the Context of recent incidents, suggest measures on how security of passengers and property can be improved over Indian railways.
(5) Discuss the significance of Television for the country.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
History Optional Test III
Target 2011
History Test Series
Test III
Marks: 200 Time: 2.5 Hours
1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on any two of the following: 20×2=40
a) Gautam Buddha as a social reformer
b) Essence of early Jainism
c) Essence of early Buddhism
2. a) Discuss the factors responsible for the rise of Buddhism. 30
b) Explain the factors behind the success of Magadhan Imperialism. 30
3. a) “The sixth century B. C. left a permanent impression on Indian History.” Comment. 30
b) Identify the changes in economy, polity and society of India due to introduction of iron at around sixth century B.C. 30
4. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20×2=40
a) Thoughts of Immanuel Kant
b) Thoughts of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
History Test Series
Test III
Marks: 200 Time: 2.5 Hours
1. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on any two of the following: 20×2=40
a) Gautam Buddha as a social reformer
b) Essence of early Jainism
c) Essence of early Buddhism
2. a) Discuss the factors responsible for the rise of Buddhism. 30
b) Explain the factors behind the success of Magadhan Imperialism. 30
3. a) “The sixth century B. C. left a permanent impression on Indian History.” Comment. 30
b) Identify the changes in economy, polity and society of India due to introduction of iron at around sixth century B.C. 30
4. Write short essays in not more than 200 words each on the following: 20×2=40
a) Thoughts of Immanuel Kant
b) Thoughts of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Target 2011 Test IV
Target 2011
GS Test Series
Test IV
Marks: 115 Time: 2 Hours
Q.1. Answer any one of the following questions. (In about 250 words each): 30
(a) Discuss the ideological differences between Moderates and Extremists.
(b) Explain the contribution of moderates.
Q.2. Answer any two of the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x2=30
(a) What are causes of rise of extremism in India?
(b) Why Swadeshi movement failed?
(c) Explain causes of failure of revolutionary movement. What is there contribution?
Q.3. Write about the following questions. (Not exceeding 20 words each): 2x5=10
(1) Alipore Conspiracy Case
(2) Morley-Minto Reforms-1909
(3) Annie Beasant
(4) Lucknow Session of Congress
(5) Montagu's Statement —August 1917
Q4. Answer any two of the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x2=30
(1) Critically examine the role of politics in sports in India.
(2) What’s your stand on Maharashtra and Karnataka border dispute?
Q. 5 Mark only one alternative as correct answer. (1 mark for every correct answer. 0.33 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.)
1. Match the pairs
(Organisation) (Year of foundation)
A. Madras Mahajan Sabha 1. 1876
B. Indian Association 2. 1885
C. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 3. 1884
D. Bombay Presidency Association 4. 1870
Code:-
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 3 1 2 4
2. Consider the following statements regarding Theosophical Society.
i. It was founded in Adyar in 1882 by Annie Besant.
ii. Mrs. Besant attacked social reformers and spread virtues of traditional Hinduism.
Which of these statements is/are incorrect?
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i & ii (d) neither i nor ii
3. Who reinterpreted Lord Krishna as ideal man, cultural hero, and nation builder?
(a) Jogeshchandra Ghosh (b) Vivekananda
(c) Bankimchandra (d) Sasadhar Tarakchudamani
4. Who used the ‘safety valve theory’ to criticize the Congress for the first time?
(a) Lord Dufferin (b) Lajpat Rai
(c) Girija Mukherji (d) A.P.Sinnet
5. Who was the first Indian to go to jail in performance of his duty as journalist?
(a) B. G. Tilak (b) Surendranath Banerji
(c) Motilal Ghosh (d) Sisirkumar Ghosh
6. Who declared that ‘Bengal united, is power, Bengal divided, will pull several different ways.’?
(a) Risley (b) Surendranath Banerji
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Minto
7. Who was the president of Barisal Conference?
(a) Abdul Rasul (b) Syed Haider Raza
(c) Anandmohan Bose (d) Aswinikumar Dutt
8. Consider the following statements.
i. All India Muslim League was founded by active support of the British government.
ii. All India Muslim League actively opposed the Swadeshi movement.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i & ii (d) neither i nor ii
9. The Secretary of State for India was
(a) A minister in the British Cabinet (b) Secretary to the Viceroy
(c) Chief Secretary of the Viceroy’s Council (d) The highest civil servant in British India
10. The Ancient Monuments Act for the preservation and protection of ancient monuments was introduced in India by
(a) Lord Lytton (b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Auckland
11. Which of the following were the aspects of ‘Atmashakti’?
i. Assertion of national dignity and honour ii. Self confidence
iii. Fostering indigenous industries
(a) I, ii only (b) ii, iii only
(c) I, iii only (d) I, ii and iii
12. Kadambini Ganguly was popular as
(a) First women graduate of Calcutta University (b) Revolutionary terrorist
(c) First women journalist (d) None of these
13. ‘The Act for Better Govt. of India’ was passed in which of the followings year?
(a) 1773 (b) 1781
(c) 1784 (d) 1858
Directions: Q14 and 15.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and R is the not correct explanation of A.
(c) Assertion (A) is correct and Reason (R) is wrong.
(d) Assertion (A) is wrong and Reason (R) is correct.
14. A: B. G. Tilak favored the use of traditional religion symbols in political affairs.
R: Tilak was moderate communalist.
15. A: Growing trend of militant nationalism found expression in the movement against the partition of Bengal in 1905.
R: The failure of British Govt. to accept any of the important demands of the nationalist produced disillusionment among the politically conscious people with the methods and principles of the dominant moderate leadership.
GS Test Series
Test IV
Marks: 115 Time: 2 Hours
Q.1. Answer any one of the following questions. (In about 250 words each): 30
(a) Discuss the ideological differences between Moderates and Extremists.
(b) Explain the contribution of moderates.
Q.2. Answer any two of the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x2=30
(a) What are causes of rise of extremism in India?
(b) Why Swadeshi movement failed?
(c) Explain causes of failure of revolutionary movement. What is there contribution?
Q.3. Write about the following questions. (Not exceeding 20 words each): 2x5=10
(1) Alipore Conspiracy Case
(2) Morley-Minto Reforms-1909
(3) Annie Beasant
(4) Lucknow Session of Congress
(5) Montagu's Statement —August 1917
Q4. Answer any two of the following questions. (In about 150 words each): 15x2=30
(1) Critically examine the role of politics in sports in India.
(2) What’s your stand on Maharashtra and Karnataka border dispute?
Q. 5 Mark only one alternative as correct answer. (1 mark for every correct answer. 0.33 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.)
1. Match the pairs
(Organisation) (Year of foundation)
A. Madras Mahajan Sabha 1. 1876
B. Indian Association 2. 1885
C. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 3. 1884
D. Bombay Presidency Association 4. 1870
Code:-
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 3 1 2 4
2. Consider the following statements regarding Theosophical Society.
i. It was founded in Adyar in 1882 by Annie Besant.
ii. Mrs. Besant attacked social reformers and spread virtues of traditional Hinduism.
Which of these statements is/are incorrect?
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i & ii (d) neither i nor ii
3. Who reinterpreted Lord Krishna as ideal man, cultural hero, and nation builder?
(a) Jogeshchandra Ghosh (b) Vivekananda
(c) Bankimchandra (d) Sasadhar Tarakchudamani
4. Who used the ‘safety valve theory’ to criticize the Congress for the first time?
(a) Lord Dufferin (b) Lajpat Rai
(c) Girija Mukherji (d) A.P.Sinnet
5. Who was the first Indian to go to jail in performance of his duty as journalist?
(a) B. G. Tilak (b) Surendranath Banerji
(c) Motilal Ghosh (d) Sisirkumar Ghosh
6. Who declared that ‘Bengal united, is power, Bengal divided, will pull several different ways.’?
(a) Risley (b) Surendranath Banerji
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Minto
7. Who was the president of Barisal Conference?
(a) Abdul Rasul (b) Syed Haider Raza
(c) Anandmohan Bose (d) Aswinikumar Dutt
8. Consider the following statements.
i. All India Muslim League was founded by active support of the British government.
ii. All India Muslim League actively opposed the Swadeshi movement.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) i only (b) ii only
(c) Both i & ii (d) neither i nor ii
9. The Secretary of State for India was
(a) A minister in the British Cabinet (b) Secretary to the Viceroy
(c) Chief Secretary of the Viceroy’s Council (d) The highest civil servant in British India
10. The Ancient Monuments Act for the preservation and protection of ancient monuments was introduced in India by
(a) Lord Lytton (b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Auckland
11. Which of the following were the aspects of ‘Atmashakti’?
i. Assertion of national dignity and honour ii. Self confidence
iii. Fostering indigenous industries
(a) I, ii only (b) ii, iii only
(c) I, iii only (d) I, ii and iii
12. Kadambini Ganguly was popular as
(a) First women graduate of Calcutta University (b) Revolutionary terrorist
(c) First women journalist (d) None of these
13. ‘The Act for Better Govt. of India’ was passed in which of the followings year?
(a) 1773 (b) 1781
(c) 1784 (d) 1858
Directions: Q14 and 15.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and R is the not correct explanation of A.
(c) Assertion (A) is correct and Reason (R) is wrong.
(d) Assertion (A) is wrong and Reason (R) is correct.
14. A: B. G. Tilak favored the use of traditional religion symbols in political affairs.
R: Tilak was moderate communalist.
15. A: Growing trend of militant nationalism found expression in the movement against the partition of Bengal in 1905.
R: The failure of British Govt. to accept any of the important demands of the nationalist produced disillusionment among the politically conscious people with the methods and principles of the dominant moderate leadership.
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