MPSC Post-Independence India — Previous Year Questions

Maharashtra Public Service Commission has asked 5 questions on Post-Independence India across 4 papers (2021–2025). Every one is solved below — open a question for the answer, why it is right, and why each wrong option was written to tempt you.

1. 2025Q2Who were the Prime Ministers of India and China while accepting the Panchashil Principles ? A. Pandit Nehru and Zhou Enlaay B. Pandit Nehru and Dr. San-Yat-Sen C. Indira Gandhi and Mao-Tse-Tung D. Pandit Nehru and Mao-Tse-TungAnswer: D
2. 2025Q12Who was the Lieutenant General who played a guiding role in the merger of Hyderabad State ?Answer: B
3. 2024Q9What were the main principles of the National Education Policy of 1968 based on the recommendations of the Kothari Commission ? (a) Compulsory and free education till the age of 14 years. (b) Higher position and improved pay for teachers. (c) At least 10% of gross national income spent on education.Answer: A
4. 2022Q88Who was the president of the 1957 National Commission for Female Education ?Answer: C
5. 2021Q84When was the Communist Party of India Marxist (CPI-M) formed ?Answer: D