TRB PG Assistant - Integration of Indian states, Republican Constitution of India, Gandhian and Nehru eras, India's role in world affairs Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India, playing a crucial role in the integration of princely states?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) C. Rajagopalachari D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

2. Which princely state initially hesitated to join the Indian Union and was later integrated through police action?

A) Hyderabad B) Junagadh C) Kashmir D) Travancore

3. The 'Instrument of Accession' was a key legal document for the integration of which princely state?

A) Mysore B) Gwalior C) Kashmir D) Bhopal

4. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of titles, except military and academic ones?

A) Article 17 B) Article 18 C) Article 20 D) Article 21

5. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on which date?

A) January 26, 1950 B) August 15, 1947 C) November 26, 1949 D) December 9, 1946

6. India became a Sovereign, Democratic Republic on:

A) August 15, 1947 B) November 26, 1949 C) January 26, 1950 D) July 1, 1950

7. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar D) K.M. Munshi

8. The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution was inspired by the constitution of which country?

A) United States B) United Kingdom C) Ireland D) Canada

9. Jawaharlal Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' speech was delivered on the eve of:

A) India's Independence B) The adoption of the Constitution C) The first General Elections D) The formation of the Constituent Assembly

10. Which policy, championed by Nehru, advocated for non-alignment with military blocs during the Cold War?

A) Panchsheel B) Non-Aligned Movement C) Afro-Asian Solidarity D) Asian Relations Conference

11. The Panchsheel Agreement, signed between India and China, was based on five principles. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A) Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty B) Mutual non-aggression C) Mutual interference in each other's internal affairs D) Equality and mutual benefit

12. The Asian Relations Conference in 1947, a precursor to the Non-Aligned Movement, was convened in which city?

A) New Delhi B) Beijing C) Jakarta D) Colombo

13. Who was the first President of India?

A) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan B) Rajendra Prasad C) Zakir Husain D) V.V. Giri

14. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 was primarily based on which criterion for redrawing state boundaries?

A) Administrative convenience B) Historical significance C) Linguistic lines D) Economic viability

15. Which of the following states was NOT created in the major reorganisation of states in 1956?

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Kerala C) Rajasthan D) Gujarat

16. The concept of 'Socialist Secular Democratic Republic' was incorporated into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through which amendment?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978 C) 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 D) 61st Amendment Act, 1989

17. The 'Gandhian Era' in Indian politics is generally considered to span from:

A) 1905 to 1915 B) 1917 to 1947 C) 1920 to 1935 D) 1930 to 1940

18. Which Gandhian principle emphasizes self-reliance and the use of local resources?

A) Satyagraha B) Ahimsa C) Swadeshi D) Sarvodaya

19. The 'Nehru Era' in Indian foreign policy is characterized by:

A) Alignment with the Soviet Union B) Alignment with the United States C) Non-Alignment and Panchsheel D) Isolationism

20. The 'States Reorganisation Commission' was headed by whom?

A) K.M. Panikkar B) H.N. Kunzru C) Fazal Ali D) B.R. Ambedkar

21. Which of the following princely states was integrated into India through a plebiscite?

A) Hyderabad B) Junagadh C) Kashmir D) Manipur

22. The concept of 'Common Civil Code' is mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution?

A) Fundamental Rights B) Directive Principles of State Policy C) Fundamental Duties D) Preamble

23. Who is often referred to as the 'Architect of Modern India' for his role in nation-building and integration?

A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D) Subhas Chandra Bose

24. The 'Operation Polo' was conducted to integrate which princely state into the Indian Union?

A) Junagadh B) Hyderabad C) Kashmir D) Mysore

25. The 'Bhopal Merger Agreement' was signed in which year?

A) 1947 B) 1948 C) 1949 D) 1950

26. Which article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a common civil code for citizens?

A) Article 42 B) Article 43 C) Article 44 D) Article 45

27. The 'Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve' was established during which Prime Minister's tenure, reflecting India's growing concern for environmental issues?

A) Lal Bahadur Shastri B) Indira Gandhi C) Morarji Desai D) Charan Singh

28. The 'Bandung Conference' in 1955 was a significant event that led to the formalization of the Non-Aligned Movement. India was a key participant.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

29. Which of the following was a major challenge faced by India in the initial years after independence regarding the integration of states?

A) Resistance from foreign powers B) Internal secessionist movements within states C) The unwillingness of most rulers to accede D) Economic sanctions from international bodies

30. The 'White Paper on Indian States' was published in 1948 to explain the policy of the Government of India regarding the integration of princely states.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

31. The 'Panchayati Raj' system, aimed at decentralizing power, was first introduced in India during the Nehru era.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

32. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India, representing the British Crown?

A) Lord Mountbatten B) C. Rajagopalachari C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D) Jawaharlal Nehru

33. The 'Article 370' of the Indian Constitution, granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was a significant aspect of the post-independence integration process.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

34. The 'Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act' was passed in 1992, but its conceptual basis for India's engagement with the world was influenced by earlier policies.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

35. Which of the following principles guided Nehru's foreign policy in maintaining friendly relations with newly independent African nations?

A) Colonial solidarity B) Anti-imperialism and Afro-Asian solidarity C) Economic dependency D) Military alliance

36. The 'Sardar Patel National Unity Award' is India's highest civilian award for contributions to national integration.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

37. The 'Instrument of Accession' for Kashmir was signed by:

A) Sheikh Abdullah B) Maharaja Hari Singh C) Lord Mountbatten D) Jawaharlal Nehru

38. The concept of 'Fundamental Rights' in the Indian Constitution was largely influenced by the constitution of which country?

A) Canada B) Australia C) United States D) France

39. Who was the first and only acting President of India from the Gandhian era, serving briefly in 1977?

A) V.V. Giri B) B.D. Jatti C) Mohammad Hidayatullah D) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

40. The 'India League' founded by V.K. Krishna Menon in London was an early platform for advocating India's independence and raising its international profile.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

41. Which article of the Indian Constitution states that 'no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law'?

A) Article 19 B) Article 20 C) Article 21 D) Article 22

42. The 'Indian National Congress' adopted the 'Purna Swaraj' (complete independence) resolution in which year?

A) 1929 B) 1930 C) 1931 D) 1935

43. The 'Five Year Plans' for economic development were initiated in India during the Nehru era, inspired by the model of which country?

A) United States B) United Kingdom C) Soviet Union D) Germany

44. The 'Lisbon Declaration' in 1995, concerning India's foreign policy, reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and cooperation.

A) True B) False C) Partially True D) Cannot be determined

45. Who played a pivotal role in negotiating the accession of numerous princely states after India's independence?

A) Lord Mountbatten B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D) C. Rajagopalachari

46. The 'United Nations Security Council Resolution 245' concerning the India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir was adopted in:

A) 1948 B) 1949 C) 1950 D) 1965

47. The 'Sikkim Merger Agreement' integrated Sikkim into the Indian Union as a full state in which year?

A) 1972 B) 1974 C) 1975 D) 1976

48. The 'Kashmir Problem' became a significant issue in India's foreign relations from:

A) 1947 B) 1950 C) 1962 D) 1971

49. The 'Simla Agreement' between India and Pakistan was signed in:

A) 1947 B) 1965 C) 1971 D) 1972

50. Who was the first Prime Minister of India to visit China after the 1962 war, aiming to normalize relations?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Lal Bahadur Shastri C) Indira Gandhi D) Morarji Desai

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