Question : What was a major domestic policy focus of Indira Gandhi's government leading up to the 1971 elections?
Option 1: Industrialization
Option 2: Land reforms
Option 3: Education reform
Option 4: Poverty alleviation
Correct Answer: Poverty alleviation
Solution : A major domestic policy focus of Indira Gandhi's government leading up to the 1971 elections was poverty alleviation, as evidenced by the prominence of the 'Garibi Hatao' campaign.
Question : The social reform movement for women's education in India was led by:
Option 1: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Option 2: Savitribai Phule
Option 3: Rabindranath Tagore
Option 4: Swami Vivekananda
Question : The Mandal Commission was established to:
Option 1: Investigate corruption in government
Option 2: Recommend measures for the welfare of OBCs
Option 3: Reform the education system
Option 4: Address inter-state water disputes
Question : During the Gupta period, which of the following was a major center for learning and education?
Option 1: Varanasi
Option 2: Ujjain
Option 3: Nalanda
Option 4: Pataliputra
Question : Which of the following claims concerning educational attainment is false?
Option 1: Years of education are a measure of a person's level of education.
Option 2: The teacher-to-student ratio reveals a person's level of education.
Option 3: The enrollment rate is a measure of a person's educational attainment.
Option 4: Life expectancy is a measure of a person's level of education.
Question : What was a significant aftermath of the implementation of the Mandal Commission report?
Option 1: Decrease in agricultural subsidies
Option 2: Increase in environmental awareness
Option 3: Rise in reservations in education and government jobs for OBCs
Option 4: Reduction in women's rights movements
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