UPSC EPFO Answer Key 30 November 2025 | UPSC EPFO 2025 EO/AO Question Paper and Answer Key

Q100. The rebellions that broke out at regular intervals against the British authorities in the hill region of Visakhapatnam, popularly known as the ‘Rampa rebellions’, were due to which of the following reasons?

1. The feudal affinities of the muttodars with raminadari family of Golconda
2. Placing the family estate on the seat of Golconda
3. British authorities’ refusal to grant annual maintenance for the Bhupati family

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3

Explanation: The Rampa rebellions (1879 and 1922-24) were primarily driven by tribal resentment against British forest laws, taxation, and interference in traditional rights. The muttodars (hill chiefs) had historical loyalties to the old raminadari system from the Golconda era (1 is correct). The British refusal to recognize or provide maintenance to the Bhupati family, who were traditional leaders and symbols of resistance, fueled the uprisings (3 is correct). Option 2 appears to be a misphrased or irrelevant statement and is not supported as a primary cause in historical accounts.

Q101. Consider the following:

1. Deccan Revolt
2. Santhal Rebellion
3. Khond Movement
4. Rampa Rebellion

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above (starting with the earliest)?

(a) 1-2-3-4

(b) 2-3-1-4

(c) 3-2-1-4

(d) 1-3-2-4

Correct Answer: (c) 3-2-1-4

Explanation: The Khond Movement (3) occurred between 1835-1862, with major phases in 1846. The Santhal Rebellion (2) was in 1855-56. The Deccan Revolt (1) was in 1875. The Rampa Rebellion (4) had phases in 1879 and 1922-24. Thus, the order is 3 (Khond), 2 (Santhal), 1 (Deccan), 4 (Rampa). Reasoning: Compare start dates of each event to arrange chronologically.

Q102. Which of the following statements about Home Rule Movement is correct?

1. The advocates of the Home Rule Movement believed in constitutional and non-violent agitation.
2. In 1917, the two Home Rule Leagues of Lokmanya Tilak and Annie Besant worked in cooperation with each other.
3. The Bombay Presidency and the Central Provinces and the rest of India were left to Lokmanya Tilak.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2

Explanation: The Home Rule Movement (1916) emphasized constitutional methods and non-violence (1 is correct). In 1917, Tilak and Besant’s leagues cooperated closely (2 is correct). However, Tilak’s league covered Bombay, Central Provinces, Karnataka, and Berar, while Besant’s covered the rest of India (3 is incorrect, as the “rest of India” was for Besant).

Q102. Which of the following statements relating to the Freedom Struggle from 1920 to 1935 is/are correct?

1. In Bihar and Bengal, the Non-Cooperation Movement owed effectiveness to the participation of peasants.
2. In Bihar they were organized against the planters under the banner of Kisan Sabha.
3. In Midnapore in Bengal, Mahishya peasants formed unions against the tax of the Union Board under the leadership of Birendranath Sasmal.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation: The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) gained strength in Bihar and Bengal through peasant participation (1 is correct). In Bihar, peasants organized against planters and zamindars, leading to the formation of Kisan Sabhas (2 is correct, though the All India Kisan Sabha was in 1936, local ones existed earlier). In Midnapore, Birendranath Sasmal led the anti-Union Board tax movement among Mahishya peasants (3 is correct).

Q104. Which of the following is the correct chronological order in the evolution of Indian painting from the earliest?

1. Miniature painting
2. Bhimbetka rock art
3. Ajanta cave
4. Heavenly musicians, Brihadishvara temple

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1,2,3,4

(b) 2,3,4,1

(c) 3,1,4,2

(d) 4,1,2,3

Correct Answer: (b) 2,3,4,1

Explanation: Bhimbetka rock art (2) is prehistoric (30,000 years ago). Ajanta cave paintings (3) are from 2nd century BCE to 6th century CE. The heavenly musicians at Brihadishvara temple (4) are from the Chola period (11th century CE). Miniature painting (1) emerged in the 16th century during the Mughal era. Reasoning: Arrange by historical periods of origin.

Q105. India is referred to as the “Black Pagoda”?

(a) Jagannath Temple, Puri

(b) Sun Temple, Konark

(c) Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati

(d) Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho

Correct Answer: (b) Sun Temple, Konark

Explanation: The Sun Temple at Konark is known as the “Black Pagoda” due to its dark appearance and pagoda-like structure, as named by European sailors.

Q106. Which of the following is the correct reference to Mahayana (Buddhism) is/are correct?

1. Female deities are benevolent saviours and progenitors who embody Buddhist virtues.
2. In Mahayana texts, knowledge is visualized in female form, as a deity called Prajnaparamita.
3. Prajnaparamita is described as the source of the omniscient of the Buddhas and the mother of all the Buddhas.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1,2 and 3

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (a) 1,2 and 3

Explanation: In Mahayana Buddhism, female deities like Tara are benevolent saviours embodying virtues (1 is correct). Prajnaparamita represents perfected wisdom in female form (2 is correct). She is described as the mother of all Buddhas, source of their omniscience (3 is correct).

Q107. Who among the following discovered the rock art of Bhimbetka?

(a) Archibold Carlleyle

(b) Alexander Cunningham

(c) V.S. Wakankar

(d) Mortimer Wheeler

Correct Answer: (c) V.S. Wakankar

Explanation: V.S. Wakankar discovered the Bhimbetka rock shelters in 1957, revealing prehistoric paintings.