Daily Quiz-241

Lal Bahadur Shastri – UPSC level practice MCQs

Ravneet Kaur

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:43 PM Oct 05, 2025 IST

Q1. With reference to Lal Bahadur Shastri’s early life and ideals, consider the following statements:

1. He received the title “Shastri” from Banaras Hindu University for his work in Sanskrit.

2. His decision to drop his surname symbolised his opposition to caste-based discrimination.

3. He became a life member of the Servants of the People Society founded by Lala Lajpat Rai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 2 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. The “Shastri Formula” was related to which of the following issues?

A. Resolution of inter-state river water disputes

B. Settlement of language-based agitations in Assam and Punjab

C. Administrative reforms in the Railways

D. Implementation of the Five-Year Plan targets

Q3. Which of the following correctly pairs Lal Bahadur Shastri’s position with his major decision?

Position	Decision
1. Railway Minister	(a) Formation of Committee on Prevention of Corruption
2. Home Minister	(b) Resignation after train accident
3. Prime Minister	(c) Signing of Tashkent Declaration

Choose the correct option:

A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c

B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

C. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b

D. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b

Q4. “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” — a slogan that became India’s national call to unity — was given in response to which historical context?

A. Sino-Indian War of 1962

B. Green Revolution initiatives

C. Indo-Pak War of 1965 and food scarcity crisis

D. Launch of the First Five-Year Plan

Q5. Which of the following agreements or policies are correctly matched with the countries involved during Lal Bahadur Shastri’s tenure as Prime Minister?

Agreement/policy	Country involved
1. Tashkent Declaration	Pakistan
2. Srimavo-Shastri Pact	Sri Lanka
3. Panchsheel Agreement	Nepal

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answers Quiz-240 (October 4)

1. B

Explanation: Umbra = total, Penumbra = partial/light shadow; antumbra is associated with annular solar eclipse.

2. B

Explanation: The correct physical explanation involves atmospheric scattering/refraction of red wavelengths.

3. B

Explanation: Solar viewing requires protection; lunar eclipses are safe with unaided viewing.

4. B

Explanation: A mixed public-health approach — education, water management, and behavioural guidance — is appropriate.

5. A

Explanation: That concise nugget captures the key historical facts for quick recall.

Daily Quiz-241

Lal Bahadur Shastri – UPSC level practice MCQs

Ravneet Kaur

Tribune News Service

Answers Quiz-240 (October 4)

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