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[Answerkey] CSAT 2013 GS: History & Culture: Questions solved with explanation, reference, all four
sets (A,B,C,D)
Prologue
CSAT 2013: GS History Internal Breakup History
History: Modern India (5Qs)
Simon
QIM
Tebhaga
Annie Besant
Ilbert
History: Ancient, Medieval (2Qs)
Culture
Dance: Tribhaga
Religion: Bhakti saints
Religion: Buddhism Chaitya and Vihara
Religion: Buddhism: Nirvana
Jain doctrine
Sankhya School
Mural paintings
Prologue
15 out of total 100 MCQs were from History.
Questions from Modern History very straight forward almost all can be solved directly from Bipin Chandra (contrary to the
difficulty level that one expects from UPSC.)
Ancient-Medieval continues to get low-priority.
The trivial Chronology/timeline type question makes re-entry in UPSC. (Dadu Dayal)
Culture continues to get high priority (as usual) and continues to be a tough cookie (as usual). Whatever relaxation was given in
Modern History Questions, has been countered here. Hell some of these culture questions almost require doing PG/Ph.D on
the said topic hahaha.
CSAT 2013: GS History Internal Breakup History
Topic # of Qs.
Modern Indian/ Freedom struggle 5
Ancient, medieval 2
Culture 8
Total 15
History: Modern India (5Qs)
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History: Modern India (5Qs)
Simon
1. The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
a. Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
b. Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
c. there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
d. the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
Indias Struggle for Independence, Bipin Chandra, Ch 21, Page 261
The response (to formation of Simon Commission) in India was immediate and unanimous, that no Indian should be thought fit to
serve on a body which claimed the right to decide the political future of India, was an insult that no Indian of even most moderate
political opinion was willing to swallow.
Answer C.
QIM
2. Quit India Movement was launched in response to
a. Cabinet Mission Plan
b. Cripps Proposals
c. Simon Commission Report
d. Wavell Plan
NCERT Class 12, Themes in Indian History Part III, Page 363
After the failure of Cripps mission, Gandhi decided to launch his third movement against the British Rule. This was the Quit
India campaign, which began in August 1942
Another Source: Indias Struggle for Independence, Bipin Chandra, Ch.35, Page 457
Why had it become necessary to launch a (Quit India) movement in these difficult conditions, when the possibility of a brutal
repression was a certainty?..For one, the failure of the Cripps mission in April 1942 made it clear that Britain was unwilling to
offer an honorable settlement.
Answer B.
Tebhaga
3. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
a. the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
b. the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
c. the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
d. writing off all peasant debts
Indias Struggle for Independence, Bipin Chandra, Ch.27, Page 352 last para
It was the Tebhaga struggle in Bengal that held the limelight. in 1946 the sharecroppers of Bengal began to assert that they
would no longer pay a half share of their crops to Jotedars but only 1/3
rd
and that before division, the crop would be stored in
their khamars (Godowns) and not that of the Jotedars.
Answer A.
Annie Besant
4. Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theosophical Society
3. Once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
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d. 1, 2 and 3
Given statement True/false Why?
1. responsible
for starting
the Home
Rule
Movement
True
Tilak started Home Rule league in April 1916 while Annie Besant launched her Home Rule league
in September 1916. In that sense, Tilak was ahead in the race. But on that logic if we take
Statement #1=wrong, then there is no answer choice left (because statement #2 is definitely
wrong, Anni Besant wasnt the founder of Theo society.)
2. the founder
of the
Theosophical
Society
False
Theosophical Society was founded by Madam Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott 1875.Annie Besant
joined the team much later, in 1889.
3. Once the
President of
the Indian
National
Congress
true
Indias Struggle for Independence, Bipin Chandra Ch. 13 Page 168
In keeping with the conciliatory stance of the Montagu declaration, Annie Besant was
released in September 1917. Annie Besant was at the height of popularity and Tilaks
Suggestion, was elected president at the annual session of Congress in December 1917.=>
Statement #3 correct.
Answer (C) 1 and 3.
Ilbert
5.The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
a. imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians
b. imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
c. removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
d. removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Indias Struggle for Independence, Bipin Chandra, Ch.5, Page 73
A major agitation was organized during 1883 in favor of the Ilbert Bill which would enable Indian magistrates to try Europeans.
Another source: TMH General Studies Manual, Indian National Movement, Page 4
The Illbert Bill (1883) of lord Rippon sought to empower the Indian district Magistrates and sessions judges to try Europeans in
criminal cases. Under the existing laws, the Indian members of ICS will not authorized to try Europeans in their courts.
Hence answer C.
History: Ancient, Medieval (2Qs)
1. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 1, 2 and 3
d. None of the statements given above is correct
As per IGNOUs B.Ed course (ES-343), Chapter-5 Ancient Civilization Indus Valley Civilization
Given statement True/False As per the given IGNOU PDF
1. They
possessed
great
palaces and
temples.
False
No temples or religious places have been discovered from Harappan cities.
another source: Britannica: No building has been discovered at any Harappan site that can
be positively identified as a temple, but the Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro may have been used
for ritual purposes
Figurines resembling a female deity have been found. They suggest worship of Mother
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2. They
worshipped
both male
and female
deities.
True
Figurines resembling a female deity have been found. They suggest worship of Mother
Goddess.
A seal with male figure sitting in a logic posture with a trident-like headgear, surrounded by
animals, has been found. This has a lot of similarities with Shiva. From this it is figured that
the Harappans might be worshipping Shiva.
another source: TMH General Studies Manual, Ch. History of India, Page 7
Religion: Clay figures of the mother Goddess, worshipped by the people as a symbol of
fertility, have been found. A seated figure of a male god, carved on a small stone seal, have
also been found. The scene immediately brings to mind the traditional image of Pasupati
Mahadeva. In addition to these, we come across numerous symbols of the phallus and
female sex organs made of stone, which may have been objects of worship.
3. They
employed
horse-
drawn
chariots in
warfare.
False
On the basis of the Indus seals, it can be said that a large number of animals including goats,
buffaloes, oxen, elephants, dogs and camels were domesticated.
But the Harappans seem not to have been familiar with the horse
another source: TMH General Studies Manual, Ch. History of India, Page 7
Stock Breeding: The camel was rare and the horse was probably not known to the
Harappans. Hence Statement #3: They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare =wrong.
Therefore, answer B) Only 2.
2. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of
India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or
guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
full text of Yuan Chwangs journal is available here archive.org
Accordingly
Given Statement True/False As per the journal
1. The roads and river-routes were completely
immune from robbery.
False
Yuan Chwang himself was robbed and the thugs had
decided to sacrifice him, but he was saved by a hurricane.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by
fire, water and poison were the instruments for
determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
True
The narrative proceeds to describe the four ordeals by
which the innocence or guilt of an accused person is
determined. These are by water, by fire, by weighing, and
by poison.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and
barrier stations.
True
Under Revenue and taxation system, Yuan Chwang notes
that Tradesmen go to and fro bartering their merchandize
after paying light duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Hence Answer (B) 2 and 3 only.
Culture
Now comes the tough and boring part, where use of internet and random googling becomes necessary lolz.
Dance: Tribhaga
1. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called Tribhanga has been a favorite of Indian artists
from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
a. One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
b. Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
c. Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
d. A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
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d. A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
Tribhanga (thrice-bent) pose looks like this photo:
Hence A is the answer
Religion: Bhakti saints
2. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
a. 1 and 3
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3
d. 1 and 2
Timeline
Name Birth Death
Dadu Dayal 1544 1601
Guru Nanak 1469 1539
Tyagaraj 1767 1847
When Lodi Dynasty fell in 1526 in the Battle of Panipat,
Dadu Dayal wasnt born (#1 is wrong)
Guru Nanak in his late 50s (#2 is right)
Tyagaraj wasnt born (#3 is wrong)
Eliminate the choices accordingly
a. 1 and 3
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3
d. 1 and 2
Hence answer is B) Only 2
Religion: Buddhism Chaitya and Vihara
3. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between
the two?
a. Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
b. Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
c. Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
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c. Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
d. There is no material difference between the two
http://www.india-crafts.com/religion-craft/buddhist-sculpture.html
Three structures were the most important in Buddhism namely Chaitya, Vihara and Stupa.
1. A stupa is a place, usually dome shaped, where the mortal remains of Buddha and other important monks are placed.
2. A
chaitya-
griha
is a meeting or assembly chamber often used for purposes of prayer. In fact, it is not tough to find a stupa
situated inside the interior space of a chaitya.
3. Viharas are the shelter accommodations of the monks during the rainy season.
Hence answer is B)
Religion: Buddhism: Nirvana
4. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
a. The extinction of the flame of desire
b. The complete annihilation of self
c. A state of bliss and rest
d. A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Debatable answer-choices.
IGNOUs MA Philosophy -> MPYE-005 World Religions, chapter 3 and 4.
a. The extinction
of the flame of
desire
Ch3.Page 30, Nirvana is the total extinction of thirst. Hence (A) is correct.
b. The complete
annihilation of
self
^same pdf, same paragraph continues to say Extinction of the thirst does not mean self-annihilation,
because there is no self in Buddhism. Hence option (B) is definitely incorrect.
c. A state of bliss
and rest
Ch4. page38, Nirvana is the state of being without suffering. It is a state of supreme happiness and bliss.
Hence (C) is also correct (or atleast close match!)
d. A mental stage
beyond all
comprehension
Ch3. Page30, the author/professor himself says:How can we understand Nirvana? Nirvana is the absolute,
supra-mundane experience; hence language is not sufficient to explain it. (Even this can be debated as a
valid answer, among the given 4 choices!)
Final answer: lets wait for what official answerkey of UPSC has to say.
Jain doctrine
5. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a. only 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Im again using same IGNOUs MA Philosophy -> MPYE-005 World Religions, chapter 1 and 2.
Statement True/False Why?
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Statement True/False Why?
1. The surest way
of annihilating
Karma is to
practice penance.
True As per Ch2. page22: The annihilation (nirjara) of karma comes about through penance.
2. Every object,
even the smallest
particle has a
soul.
True
As per Ch2.Page 20, First para
Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of entities such as stones,
rocks, running water, and many other natural objects not looked upon as living by other
sects.
3. Karma is the
bane of the soul
and must be
ended.
True
As per Ch1. Page 9,The Jaina holds that every living and non-living being is gifted with
souls.They are obstructed by karma, just as the natural light of the sun is hindered by
clouds. By removing the karmas, a soul can remove bondage and regain its natural
perfections.
All 3 statements are correct. Hence answer (D) 1, 2 and 3.
Sankhya School
6. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
a. 1only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Statement #1
All the six schools believe in the Law of Karma, rebirth, and attainment of Moksha/Liberation as the highest goal of human
struggle. (http://www.oocities.org/neovedanta/a80.html)
Almost all Indian schools of thought accepted the theory of karma and rebirth, and the ideal of moksha is conceived as
liberation from the cycle of births and deaths. (IGNOU MA Philosophy,
http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/46822)
^but the question comes in mind, if almost all believe, then which school doesnt believe? I think thatd be Lokayata school.
anyways unable to locate reliable source that directly validates or rejects first statement. so no very sure.
statement #2
IGNOU BA Philosophy Course Code BPY-005, Chapter 4 Yoga Philosophy, Page 46
The Yoga presents a practical path for the realization of the self whereas the Samkhya emphasizes the attainment of knowledge of
self by means of concentration and meditation. therefore, statement #2 correct.
Answer: dont know. B / C.
Caves and paintings
7. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Statement True/false? Why?
1. The caves at Badami are the
oldest surviving rock-cut
caves in India.
F
Barabar are oldest rock cut caves and they were built by Asoka. Hence both 1
st
and 2
nd
statement false.Ref:
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caves in India.
and 2
nd
statement false.Ref:
1. IndiaTV Channels webpage (curiously they posted it in March 2013, who
knew even IndiaTV could help in UPSC prep!)
2. Another source: Page 145, A Global History of Architecture by Mark M.
Jarzombek, Vikramaditya Prakash.
3. The Barabar rock-cut caves
were originally made for
Ajivikas by Emperor
Chandragupta Maurya.
F
4. At Ellora, caves were made
for different faiths.
T
In total, there are nearly 100 caves in the hill range out of which 34 caves are
famous and visited by many tourists, out of which Caves 1 to 12 are Buddhist;
Caves 13 to 29 are Brahmanical and Caves 30 to 34 are Jaina. => Statement
#3 is correct
Ref: Archeological survey of India webpage
answer C: only 3
Mural paintings
8. Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2 and 3
d. None
lets check
Statement T/F Why?
1. Ajanta
Caves
True
The (Ajanta) caves, famous for its murals, are the finest surviving examples of Indian art, particularly
painting. (Ref: Archeological Survey of Indias official webpage for Ajanta)
2. Lepakshi
Temple
True
Lepakshi temple also has the finest specimens of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar kings. (Ref: As per
TheHindu article published in Jan 2012)
3. Sanchi
Stupa
False
No evidence of presence of mural paintings in Sanchi Stupa. (or atleast I havent been able to find It in some
book or some realiable website so far hahaha)
Hence answer (B): 1 and 2 only. (or may be C: all three)
Answerkeys for remaining topics, coming soon + thanks Mr. Palas Nuwal and Mr.Shiva Ram for providing inputs.
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Sir ,
Plz update sources to refer for new gs syllabus !!
Regards
Mrunal
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http://mrunal.org/2013/03/approach-upsc-2013-general-studies-prelims-mains.html
more later
gopesh
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Sir, I give the mains exam 3 times but.
This is my last chance.. After the pre exam i wana to change my option.. but now i am going with history..
pls suggest me what changes are you expected in optional subject since marks of optional sub reduce by 100 marks.. Like in
case of history , map question will be there or they are going to replace it.
Suresh Kumar
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Suresh Kumar
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Amit pandey
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Same request sir. Plz help.
Lohit
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Sir.
For the question on Sankhya philosophy, shouldnt statement 1 be wrong as you have mentioned that all schools except Lokayata believed
on rebirth. But the first statement says that Sankhya does not believes on rebirth.
Alchemist
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Thank u sir.
vasu kapoor
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please provide ans. for both papers ad what are the expected cut off for the same. i mean how much min. question should be correct from
both the papers to get a call for mains?
pls update so that i plan & prepare accordingly
thanx
Anshika
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Question 1 of ancient
Answer highlighted wrong and solution is right.
TRA
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Q.4 above ans should be option A.
as per ncert class XIth ancient india page 95, doctrines of buddhism : if desires are conquered nirvana will be attained
=> extinction of flames of desire
=> concept of nirvana in Buddhism.
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gopesh
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In the qestion of Indus civilization, there is not any strong evidence which can prove that they worshipped both. ie male & female deities..
only a seal related to a person in yog mudras, cant prove that they worshiped the male .
Mrunal
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TMH General Studies Manual, Ch. History of India, Page 7
Religion: Clay figures of the mother Goddess, worshipped by the people as a symbol of fertility, have been found. A seated figure of
a male god, carved on a small stone seal, have also been found. The scene immediately brings to mind the traditional image of
Pasupati Mahadeva. In addition to these, we come across numerous symbols of the phallus and female sex organs made of stone,
which may have been objects of worship.
TRA
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+ also refer page 62 XIth ncert ancient India.(heading itself is The male deity in the indus valley)
sameer
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Sir in the questions they have given they possessed Great places and temples not great places as temples they had the
Great bath but also Graneries in certain cities like Mohan-jo-daro and Harrapa which were big hence option 1 could be right
too.
jawahar
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read the question properly.it is palaces and not places
gopesh
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Thanks Sir. For clear my misconception..
chakmak
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http://www.buddhist-pilgrimage.com/sanchi.html
murals mentioned here
saurav
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Spectrum- history ne dhoka de diya only 5 questions!! ancient, medieval histori chorke ahir bhaiya ka book ko-hi 5/6 bar reading
mari thi frustrated..
Phil-Student
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The answer to the Jain Doctrine question is also not correct.
Jaina Philosophy divides Substances (Dravya) into two types Extended and Non-extended.
The extended subtype is again broadly classified into Jiva and Ajiva. There are further sub-classifications but it is clearly stated that Ajiva
does not have soul. Only Jiva has soul.
The second statement in question is a universal statement. It says: Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. This is an extreme
statement and would have been correct only if it had used jiva instead of object.
Also, regarding Samkhya, they fall in Orthodox group (ie. those who believe in Vedas). So, they do derive their knowledge from Vedas
which is an external source.
I hope this makes sense.
Atul
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Thanks for keys.Atleast you are accepting some questions are debatable and showing us all possible scenarios.Some answers are
debatable so sure answers cant be provided but I have found many keys of many reputed institution depicting clear answers which i feel is
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debatable so sure answers cant be provided but I have found many keys of many reputed institution depicting clear answers which i feel is
being fake.
sandeep
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Hi mrunal,
Thanks a lot for prelims.. highly indebted to you I am getting really nervous about mains syllabus Also, unable to get ignou notes
anywhere.. what should I do?
Aiman Reyaz
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egyankosh is the solution. just make an account over there and use it.
AKASH P
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I wonder when will the results of prelims come.
AKASH P
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and especially the answer key.
amit pandey
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Questions to tuff hai but mai history section se 11 question kr leta. Agr maine exam diya hota to.
pankaj K.
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Sir
pls suggest the reference books for human resource development & human rights which is the part of gs in mpsc mains.
neha
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thankyouu so much sir for providing each and evry info and for helping us in every cost.


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I guess when UPSC gives the answers to these , that also would be a backbreaking move.(TM)
Answer to Jain Doctrine & Annihilation of Self would be totally different.
The only crap we have to face is the waiting time.


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I felt that thsi prelims gives a lot of benefit to people who go to places, are avid readers,enthusiastic travelers.
One who has gone to atleast Sanchi Stupa can make an easy guess to the answer.
Chaitya Vihara question was a cakewalk for people who have visited places of Buddhist monastery Tawang or Ajanta-Ellora.
Answers related to National Parks was also on the same lines.

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