WBCS 2021 Mains (General Studies Paper-I) Prev. Yr. Paper (20-May..

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Mansabdari System introduced by Akbar?
(i) Mansab denotes the rank an official held in the Mughal hierarchy.

(ii) Mansabdari usually entailed military obligations towards the empire.
(iii) The salary of a Mansabdar was indicated by the numerical rank (Zat) he held.
(iv) Remuneration for Mansabdari was provided only in terms of grants of jagirs.

In which year was the historical Kharagpur Railway Workshop established?

Economic reforms initiated in India since 1991 are leading to which of the following spatial and socioeconomic outcomes?
(i) Concentration of economic activities.
(ii) Widening gaps between rich and poor people.
(iii) Higher growth rate of metropolitan areas.
(iv) Low-cost access to urban amenities and services for all.

In which year did Odisha officially separate from the province of Bihar to become a distinct administrative province under British India?

Which Indian state stands as the largest producer of limestone in India?