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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1996
Partition & Independence
Question No. 290Interactive Test Mode
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Q290. Which one of the following is an important historical novel written during the latter half of the nineteenth century?

Which one of the following is an important historical novel written during the latter half of the nineteenth century?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Durgesh Nandini

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  • Durgeshnandini (1865) is a pathbreaking historical romance novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
  • Rast Goftar was an Anglo-Gujarati newspaper founded by Dadabhai Naoroji.
  • Mahratta was an English newspaper started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
  • Nibandhamala was a Marathi monthly journal edited by Vishnushastri Chiplunkar.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Identify the genre: Rast Goftar, Maratha, and Nibandhamala are periodicals/newspapers, not novels. Only Durgesh Nandini is a novel.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q290)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Durgesh Nandini

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q290

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 290 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (B): "Durgesh Nandini". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Partition & Independence UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Identify the genre: Rast Goftar, Maratha, and Nibandhamala are periodicals/newspapers, not novels. Only Durgesh Nandini is a novel.

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