1 UPSE EXAM 1. The partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until (a) The first world war when Indian troops were needed by the british and the partition... Read more »
1. Priority sector lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to (a) Agriculture (b)Micro and small enterprises (c) Weaker sections (d)All of the above ANS: (d) 2. Which one among the... Read more »
1. The endeavor of ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ programme is 1. To promote institutional deliveries. 2. To provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery. 3. To provide for... Read more »
1. Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways: 1. Soil formation 2. Prevention of soil erosion 3. Recycling of waste 4. Pollination of crops Select the correct answer... Read more »
Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206-1210) Qutb-ud-din Aibak was enslaved as a boy and sold to Sultan Muhammad Ghori at Ghazni. Impressed with his ability and loyalty the Sultan elevated him to the rank of... Read more »
The Arab The Arab governor of Iraq, Hajjaj Bin Yusuf, under the pretext of acting against the pirates, sent two military expeditions against Dahar, the ruler of Sind, one by land and... Read more »
Advent of Arabs: The Context The geographical location of Arabia facilitated trade contact between India and Arabia. As sea-faring traders the pre-Islamic Arabs had maritime contacts with the western and eastern coasts... Read more »