Question 1

However, .................... shocked everybody by declaring Lok Sabha elections in January 1977 bringing an end to draconian Emergency.
A)Indira Gandhi
B)Ramakrishna Hegde,
C)HD Deve Gowda,
D)M Karunanidhi.

Accepted Answer

Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, shocked everyone by declaring Lok Sabha elections in January 1977, which effectively brought an end to the Emergency period that had been imposed in 1975.

Question 2

...................... succeeded her as the Prime Minister and led the Janata Party government till 1980.
A)Morarji Desai
B)Lalu Prasad Yadav,
C)Mulayam Singh Yadav
D), Sharad Yadav

Accepted Answer

Morarji Desai succeeded Indira Gandhi as the Prime Minister of India and led the Janata Party government from 1977 to 1980.

Question 3

In the ................... Lok Sabha polls, Indira Gandhi returned to power and remainedin power till her assassination in 1984.
A)1908
B)1940
C)1970
D)1980

Accepted Answer

Indira Gandhi returned to power in the 1980 Lok Sabha elections and remained in power until her assassination in 1984.

Question 4

................... started his career as the Prime Minister of independent India in 1947, and immediately launched a number of economic reforms.
A)Nehru
B)Indira Gandhi
C)Morarji Desai
D)Rajiv Gandhi

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India, starting his term in 1947, and he initiated several economic reforms aimed at building a self-reliant nation.

Question 5

One of Nehru's key economic reforms was the introduction of the Five Years Plan in........................
A)1901
B)1911
C)1941
D)1951.

Accepted Answer

The introduction of the Five Year Plans in India was a major economic reform by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, which started in 1951. These plans aimed at improving the country's economy and were inspired by the Soviet model of economic development.

Question 6

Nehru's economic policies have often been considered to be .................in nature.
A)Socialist
B)Communist
C)Capitalist
D)Utopian Socialism

Accepted Answer

Nehru's economic policies were socialist in nature, focusing on state ownership and control of key industries, aiming for a mixed economy with an emphasis on development through planning.

Question 7

................... was the main architect of first green revolution of India listed fivecomponents of Agricultural renewal?
A)Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
B)Lalu Prasad Yadav,
C)Mulayam Singh Yadav
D)Sharad Yadav

Accepted Answer

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is widely recognized as the main architect of India's first Green Revolution, which significantly increased agricultural production in the country.

Question 8

Since......................., the Indian economy has pursued free market liberalisation , greater openness in trade and increase investment in infrastructure.
A)1961
B)1971
C)1981
D)1991

Accepted Answer

Since 1991, the Indian economy has pursued free market liberalisation, greater openness in trade, and increased investment in infrastructure. This shift came after a balance of payments crisis that forced the country to seek a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and implement economic reforms.

Question 9

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India first came into inception on April 1, ..........................
A)1900
B)1947
C)1991
D)2000

Accepted Answer

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India was officially introduced on April 1, 2000, aiming to enhance foreign investment and provide an internationally competitive and hassle-free environment for exports.

Question 10

The prime objective of ................was to enhance foreign investment and provide an internationally competitive and hassle free environment for exports.
A)SEZ
B)Land Grabbing
C)Liberalization
D)Privatization

Accepted Answer

The prime objective of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) is to enhance foreign investment and provide an internationally competitive and hassle-free environment for exports by offering tax and business incentives to attract foreign investment and technology.

Question 11

...............is a specifically delineated duty-free enclave and shall be deemed to be foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations and duties and tariffs.
A)SEZ
B)Liberalization
C)Privatization
D)Globalization

Accepted Answer

SEZ, or Special Economic Zone, is a specifically delineated duty-free enclave considered foreign territory for trade operations, duties, and tariffs, offering businesses special economic regulations different from those in the rest of the country.

Question 12

In................, with the emergence of a new politically independent nation, India continued to march ahead pursuing a programme of using modern science and technology for national development.
A)1907
B)1917
C)1937
D)1947

Accepted Answer

India gained its independence from British rule in 1947, marking the emergence of a new politically independent nation. Following independence, India pursued a program of using modern science and technology for national development.

Question 13

There is no doubt that J.L Nehru's India's first Prime Minister was fully analysed the indispensability of science and technology in the economic and the social independence.
A)J.L Nehru\s
B)Narasimha Rao
C)Prof. P.M.S Blackett
D)Vajpayee

Accepted Answer

J.L Nehru, as India's first Prime Minister, was a strong advocate for the role of science and technology in the development of the nation, emphasizing its importance for economic growth and social progress.

Question 14

soon after becoming the Prime Minister of India, .................created a Ministry of Scientific Research and Natural Resources and actively supported the atomic energy programme for peaceful purposes.
A)Nehru
B)Narasimha Rao
C)Prof. P.M.S Blackett

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru, soon after becoming the Prime Minister of India, created a Ministry of Scientific Research and Natural Resources and was a strong supporter of the atomic energy programme for peaceful purposes.

Question 15

In.................., the Atomic Energy Act was passed and the Department of Atomic Energy was directly under his charge was created.
A)1908
B)1938
C)1945
D)1948

Accepted Answer

The Atomic Energy Act was passed in 1948, leading to the creation of the Department of Atomic Energy, which was placed directly under the charge of the Prime Minister of India to oversee and promote nuclear research and applications in the country.

Question 16

Under the farsighted leadership of ..................the nation, the government and the public leaders became committed to the promotion of science and technology.
A)Nehru,
B)Narasimha Rao
C)Prof. P.M.S Blackett
D)Vajpayee

Accepted Answer

Nehru was instrumental in promoting science and technology in India, establishing institutions like IITs and emphasizing the importance of scientific development for the nation's progress.

Question 17

......................appointed a scientific man power committee and five institutes of technology came up at Kharagpur, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur and Delhi besides a number of regional engineering colleges by his efforts.
A)J.L. Nehru
B)Prof. P.M.S Blackett
C)Indira Gandhi
D)Vajpayee

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to foster a culture of scientific and technological education and research in India.

Question 18

In................., Nehru directed the CSIR to prepare National Register of Scientific and Technical personnel.
A)1908
B)1938
C)1948
D)1958

Accepted Answer

In 1948, Nehru directed the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to prepare the National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel, aiming to catalog and utilize the country's scientific talent for development.

Question 19

Defence organization was set up in 1948, on advice ................for the scientific evolution of weapons and equipment, operational research and special studies.
A)Prof. P.M.S Blackett
B)Vajpayee
C)Jawaharlal Nehru
D)Indira Gandhi

Accepted Answer

Prof. P.M.S Blackett, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, advised on the establishment of a defence organization in 1948 to focus on the scientific development of weapons, operational research, and special studies.

Question 20

The vision of Homi. ..................also led to advanced research in nuclear energy and other fundamental areas through the creation of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research which is now known as the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC).
A)J. Bhabha
B)Vajpayee
C)Jawaharlal Nehru
D)Sardar Patel

Accepted Answer

Homi J. Bhabha was instrumental in the establishment of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, which later played a crucial role in India's nuclear research and is now known as the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC).

Quiz 6: Development and Revolts in Indian History

However, .................... shocked everybody by declaring Lok Sabha elections in January 1977 bringing an end to draconian Emergency.

...................... succeeded her as the Prime Minister and led the Janata Party government till 1980.

In the ................... Lok Sabha polls, Indira Gandhi returned to power and remainedin power till her assassination in 1984.

................... started his career as the Prime Minister of independent India in 1947, and immediately launched a number of economic reforms.

One of Nehru's key economic reforms was the introduction of the Five Years Plan in........................

Nehru's economic policies have often been considered to be .................in nature.

................... was the main architect of first green revolution of India listed fivecomponents of Agricultural renewal?

Since......................., the Indian economy has pursued free market liberalisation , greater openness in trade and increase investment in infrastructure.

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India first came into inception on April 1, ..........................

The prime objective of ................was to enhance foreign investment and provide an internationally competitive and hassle free environment for exports.

...............is a specifically delineated duty-free enclave and shall be deemed to be foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations and duties and tariffs.

In................, with the emergence of a new politically independent nation, India continued to march ahead pursuing a programme of using modern science and technology for national development.

There is no doubt that J.L Nehru's India's first Prime Minister was fully analysed the indispensability of science and technology in the economic and the social independence.

soon after becoming the Prime Minister of India, .................created a Ministry of Scientific Research and Natural Resources and actively supported the atomic energy programme for peaceful purposes.

In.................., the Atomic Energy Act was passed and the Department of Atomic Energy was directly under his charge was created.

Under the farsighted leadership of ..................the nation, the government and the public leaders became committed to the promotion of science and technology.

......................appointed a scientific man power committee and five institutes of technology came up at Kharagpur, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur and Delhi besides a number of regional engineering colleges by his efforts.

In................., Nehru directed the CSIR to prepare National Register of Scientific and Technical personnel.

Defence organization was set up in 1948, on advice ................for the scientific evolution of weapons and equipment, operational research and special studies.

The vision of Homi. ..................also led to advanced research in nuclear energy and other fundamental areas through the creation of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research which is now known as the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) .