Acme Ai
A
अ
GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2023
Partition & Independence
Question No. 293Interactive Test Mode
00:00
+2-0.66

Q293. With reference to Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with:

With reference to Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
PrevNext Question

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

3D PYQ Realm

Ready to check the official UPSC Answer Key?

Click any option above to test yourself under exam conditions, or reveal the explanation directly.

Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2023 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (A) — Archaeological excavations

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Alexander Rea (ASI Superintendent) conducted excavations at Adichanallur and Amaravati.
  • A.H. Longhurst conducted systematic excavations at Nagarjunakonda and Hampi.
  • Robert Sewell was an antiquarian and author of A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar).
  • James Burgess succeeded Cunningham as Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
  • Walter Elliot carried out early excavations and recoveries of the famous Amaravati marbles.
Reviewed by Avinash Sir & Acme AI Research Team

Practice Full-Length & Sectional Prelims Mocks on this Interface

50 simulated tests in the APT Prelims Test Series (₹1,493) or 1-on-1 Mentorship with Avinash Sir.

1-on-1 MentorshipOpen Test Platform

Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q293)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Archaeological excavations

More PYQs from Modern History (Partition & Independence)

Master the Modern History syllabus cluster by practicing these related previous year questions.

View All Modern History PYQs
2021 • Q294Partition & Independence

Consider the following statements : 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a

Modern HistoryPractice
2000 • Q295Partition & Independence

Consider the following statements about the Indian National Congress: 1. Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to be the President of the Congress 2. C.R

Modern HistoryPractice
1999 • Q296Partition & Independence

The paintings of Abanindranath Tagore are classified as:

Modern HistoryPractice
1999 • Q297Partition & Independence

The first feature film (talkie) to be produced in India was:

Modern HistoryPractice
1997 • Q298Partition & Independence

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Butler Commi

Modern HistoryPractice
2024 • Q105Partition & Independence

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements: 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federatio

Modern HistoryPractice
2024 • Q211Early Colonial Period

With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements: 1. Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the pea

Modern HistoryPractice
2023 • Q42Partition & Independence

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II: It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi M

Modern HistoryPractice

Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2023 Q293

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 293 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (A): "Archaeological excavations". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2023 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?

To solve Partition & Independence questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

Beyond Previous Year Questions

Structured Prelims Practice & Mentorship

Pair previous year question analysis with full-length simulated mock tests and 1-on-1 faculty guidance.

APT 2027 • 50 Prelims Tests17% OFF

Acme Prelims Test Series (APT)

Built to eliminate 1/3rd negative marking losses and 50–50 option traps through structured simulation and NCERT-backed keys.

  • 50 High-Yield Tests: Subject Sectionals, Current Affairs, CSAT Paper II & Full-Length Simulators
  • 1/3rd Penalty & Trap Analytics: Identify whether marks are lost to over-attempting or conceptual gaps
  • Option-by-Option NCERT Keys: Detailed distractor analysis and elimination logic for every question
  • Custom PDF-to-Mock Generator: Convert your revision notes or current affairs PDFs into practice tests
Complete 50-Test Package
₹1,493₹1,799• Valid till Prelims 2027
Explore APT Test SeriesTry Free Mock
1-on-1 Personal MentorshipCapped at 10 Seats

1-on-1 UPSC Mentorship with Avinash Sir

Weekly 1-on-1 strategy reviews, daily study accountability, and personalized MCQ attempt audits with an experienced UPSC mentor.

  • Weekly 1-on-1 Sessions: Direct mentorship with Avinash Sir (Former Plutus IAS Mentor, UPSC & UPPCS Mains Written)
  • APT 50-Test Series Included: Full Prelims GS1 & CSAT test series bundled at no additional cost
  • Mock Attempt & Elimination Audit: Question-by-question review to calibrate your risk and attempt accuracy
  • Prelims & Integrated Tracks: Available as dedicated Prelims mentorship or end-to-end Prelims + Mains guidance
Prelims & Integrated Tracks
17% OFF• Includes APT 50-Test Series
Explore 1-on-1 MentorshipCompare Tracks
Previous QuestionConsider the following: 1. Demographic performance 2. Forest and ecology 3. Governance reforms 4. Stable government 5. Tax and fiscal efforts For horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance ?
Next QuestionConsider the following statements: Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable. Statement-II: InvITs are recognized as borrowers under the ‘Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002”. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?