Day: June 1, 2017
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Answers & Explanation: Prelims Marathon-Modern History Practice Quiz, June 1st
This was the Modern History Test Following is the Solution and Explanation: (Share your scores in the comment Section below) 1) Ans) c Statement 1 is correct: The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General for the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856.…
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Prelims Marathon: Modern History Practice Quiz, June 1st
Solve this Practice Test and share your scores in next post Q.1) With reference to doctrine of lapse, consider the following statements: 1) The forumla was devised by Lord Dalhousie. 2) Under the doctrine, any princely state or territory under the direct influence (paramountcy) of the British, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either…
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Must Read News Articles – June 1st
This post has been shifted to our new blog. Link is given below: http://blog.forumias.com/must-read-news-articles-june-1st/
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UPSC Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – Mains Marathon – June 1st
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes 1. What is preventive detention? Why was preventive detention included in the Indian constitution? (GS 2) Link-1 | Link-2 2. What are the major obstacles impeding the flow of capital into manufacturing and clean technology? (GS 3) 3. What is…