1. Consider the following statement (s) related to Mughal Emperor Jahangir. I. Jahangir claimed that he could distinguish the work of different artists in a single picture. II. Painting was at its climax during his reign. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I and II D. None of the above

2. The Persian ruler who besieged Kandhar in Jahangir's reign was

A. Shah Muhammad B. Shah Parvez C. Shah Abbas D. Shah Raza

3. Consider the following statements: I. Jahangir promulgated 12 edicts for the general welfare and better government to mark his coronation. II. Jahangir composed verses in Persian and sang Hindi lyrics. Choose the correct answer:

A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II

4. Consider the following statement(s) related to Jahangir. I. Jahangir had set up his court at Allahabad, assumed royal titles and struck coins in his name II. He banned slaughter of animals on two days in every week - Sunday and Thursday. Choose the correct answer:

A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II

5. Choose the correct sequence of Mughal rulers in the order of their ruling.

A. Babur-Humayun-Akbar-Jahangir B. Humayun-Babur-Akbar-Jahangir C. Babur-Humayun-Jahangir-Akbar D. Humayun-Babur-Jahangir-Akbar

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
Jahangir had an artistic inclination and during his reign Mughal painting developed further. Brushwork became finer and the colors lighter. Jahangir was also deeply influenced by European painting. He encouraged his royal atelier to take up the single point perspective favoured by European artists, unlike the flattened multi-layered style used in traditional miniatures. The Jahangirnama, written during his lifetime, which is an autobiographical account of Jahangir's reign, has several paintings, including some unusual subjects such as the union of a saint with a tigress, and fights between spiders.
2. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
In the early 17th century, the armies of Shah Abbas took Kandahar, a city under Jahangir's jurisdiction.
3. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
After his accession, Jahangir promulgated twelve edicts/ordinances for the welfare of the people. Most important among them are related to – abolition of river tolls, construction of sarais and forbidding darbahra.
4. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
Jahangir rebelled against his father Akbar and set up independent court at Allahabad.
5. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
Babur-Humayun-Akbar-Jahangir
The correct sequence of Mughal rulers is – Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurnazeb.

1. Which of the following the tributaries of the river Ganga originates in the plains?

A. Yamuna B. Kosi C. Son D. Gomti

2. Which of the following figures in cubic kilometres correctly shows the total annual precipitation in India?

A. 2,000 B. 4,000 C. 3,000 D. 5,000

3. As per an official estimate, India receives this much per cent of rainfall during the South West monsoon season (June to September)?

A. 55% B. 65% C. 75% D. 85%

4. The highest proportion of the total ground water used in the country is in which one of the following sectors?

A. Irrigation B. Domestic use C. Industries D. None of the above

5. Reliance’s Jamnagar Oil Refinery, considered as the largest refinery in the world, is located in

A. Andhra Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Karnataka D. Gujarat

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Gomti is a monsoon and ground water fed river. It originates from the Gomat Taal near Pilibhit. It extends 960 kilometres through Uttar Pradesh and meets the Ganges River near Kaithi in Varanasi district.
2. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
India receives an average rainfall of about 1170 mm which corresponds to an annual precipitation of about 4000 BCM(Billion Cubic Metre) including snowfall.
3. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
In India, there is considerable variation in rainfall both temporally and spatially. Nearly 75% of the total rainfall i.e., 3000 BCM occurs during the monsoon season confined to 3 to 4 month (June to September) in a year.
4. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
As per an estimate of the Union Ministry of Water Resources, Irrigation accounts for nearly 90% of total groundwater water used. Its share is much higher in agriculture-heavy states.
5. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
The Jamnagar Refinery is a private sector crude oil refinery owned by Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The refinery was commissioned on 14 July 1999 with an installed capacity of 6,68,000 barrels per day. At present, it is considered as the largest refinery in the world.

1. Which of the following elections is not conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission of India?

A. Election of Vice President of India B. Election of States legislatures C. Election of local bodies D. Election of Union Legislature

2. The Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by

A. First Amendment B. Eighth Amendment C. Ninth Amendment D. Forty Second Amendment

3. Who among the following is often referred to as the ‘De Jure’ head of the Indian State?

A. President B. Prime Minister C. Chief Justice of India D. Vice President of India

4. As per the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental to the governance of the country?

A. Fundamental Rights B. Fundamental Duties C. Directive Principles of State Policy D. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

5. Who said that the preamble is the keynote to the constitution?

A. Ernest Barker B. BR Ambedkar C. KM Munshi D. Jawahar Lal Nehru

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
As per the Article 243K and 243ZA, State Election Commissions conduct elections to Panchayath Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies respectively; these two articles were inserted in the Constitution through 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts respectively.
2. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
The first amendment to the Indian Constitution added the Ninth Schedule to it. It was introduced by the Nehru Government, on 10 May 1951 to address judicial decisions and pronouncements especially about the chapter on fundamental rights. The schedule seeks to protect legislations from judicial ‘reach’.
3. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
The President is often referred to as the De Jure (nominal) head of the Indian State; In contrast, Prime Minister, is referred to as the ‘De facto’ (real) head.
4. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) as the name suggests are guiding principles to the governments at all the levels for policy making. However, DPSP, contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution are not enforceable by any court.
5. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
Sir Ernest Barker was an English political scientist who served as Principal of King's College London from 1920 to 1927. He opined that the preamble is the keynote to the constitution.