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Indian HistoryMediumAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2020, GAT

In which of the following years were passenger trains introduced in England?

  1. A.1823
  2. B.1825
  3. C.1848
  4. D.1861

Correct answer

B. 1825

Explanation

The correct answer is B, 1825. The Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England opened on 27 September 1825 and was the first public railway to use steam locomotives and carry passengers.

Its engineer was George Stephenson, and the locomotive that hauled the opening train was Locomotion No. 1. In 1830 the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, using Stephenson's design ideas tested by his Rocket in 1829, became the first intercity line worked entirely by steam. Railways spread quickly during the Industrial Revolution, cutting the cost of moving coal and goods. In India, the first passenger train ran from Bombay to Thane on 16 April 1853.

A is wrong because in 1823 the Stockton and Darlington line was still being built.

C is wrong because by 1848 Britain already had a large railway network; passenger trains had been running for over twenty years.

D is wrong because 1861 is far too late; passenger services were then well established.

Exam tip: England: Stockton–Darlington 1825; India: Bombay–Thane, 16 April 1853.

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Consider the following statements pertaining to the Satavahanas : 1. Satavahana rulers were identified through metronymics 2. Satavahana succession to the throne was generally patrilineal Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Satavahana kings carried names taken from their mothers, yet the throne usually passed from father to son. A metronymic is a name derived from the mother.

Q2.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper IHard

Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of the Indian Independence Act, 1947?

  1. A.The Dominion of India got the residuary territory of India, excluding the provinces of Sind, Baluchistan, West Punjab, East Bengal and NWFP.
  2. B.The Act sought to lay down a Constitution by the Legislative will of the British Parliament.
  3. C.The Act proposed to set up two independent Dominions.
  4. D.The Constituent Assembly of each Dominion was to have unlimited power to frame and adopt any Constitution.
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Correct answer: B. The Act sought to lay down a Constitution by the Legislative will of the British Parliament.

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Q3.Indian HistoryAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2019, Paper IMedium

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  1. A.1 and 4 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.4 only
  4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1,2 and 3
  3. C.3 and 4 only
  4. D.1,3 and 4
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Correct answer: B. 1,2 and 3

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  3. C.March to Burma across the sea
  4. D.Serve under Indian officers
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