Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

The French failed to establish power in the Deccan because:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: The English had a strong army

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The English had a strong army”.

While Dupleix was a capable administrator and strategist, and Pondicherry was a strategic port, the English navy ultimately proved to be the decisive factor in their victory. The British naval superiority allowed them to cut off French supply lines, reinforce their troops, and ultimately defeat the French.

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Which among the following are the sources of current revenue for the Central Govt?

I. Corporate Tax
II. Profit from Public Enterprises
III. Sale of National Savings Certificates
IV. Loans received from the World Bank
V. Excise duties

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
  1. A) I, II and III
  2. B) II, III and IV
  3. C) III, IV and V
  4. D) I, II and V
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  2. B) 44 per cent
  3. C) 33 per cent
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  2. B) M.M Malviya
  3. C) Tej Bahadur Sapru
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  2. B) Narenda Deo
  3. C) Rajendra Prasad
  4. D) J.B. Kripalani
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  1. A) S.C. Bose
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