EPFO Old Question Paper 2016 with Answers & Detailed Explanation

October 5, 2025 - By Daily Quiz

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Prepare for the EPFO exam effectively with the EPFO 2016 old question paper. This post provides the complete set of questions along with accurate answers and detailed explanations for each question. Whether you want to practice, analyze previous trends, or boost your exam preparation, this solved paper will help you understand the exam pattern, question types, and answer strategies. Download or view the paper online and get ready to score better in your EPFO exams.

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Question 22

In the context of international affairs, which one of the following is correct about Lord Curzon?

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Explanation:

Lord Curzon pursued an assertive foreign policy, often called 'Forward Policy', aimed at countering Russian expansion and securing British interests in regions bordering India, particularly the Persian Gulf and Tibet.

Question 23

Which one of the following is correct about Assam in British India?

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Explanation:

For administrative and economic reasons, particularly the growth of the tea industry, Assam was separated from the Bengal Presidency in 1874 and constituted as a Chief Commissioner's Province.

Question 24

What were the peasant associations set up in Kerala in the 1930s called?

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Explanation:

In the Malabar region of Kerala, peasant movements were organized under 'Karshaka Sangams' (Peasant Associations). These were influenced by socialist and communist ideologies and fought against feudal practices.

Question 25

Why did the Congress declare 9th May to be Ethiopia Day'?

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Explanation:

The Indian National Congress, as part of its anti-imperialist foreign policy, expressed solidarity with other nations fighting colonial aggression. They observed 'Ethiopia Day' to protest the invasion of Ethiopia by Fascist Italy under Mussolini.

Question 26

Who set up the Bharat Stree Mahamandal which first met in Allahabad in 1910?

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Explanation:

Saraladevi Chaudhurani, a prominent nationalist and feminist, founded the Bharat Stree Mahamandal in 1910. It is widely regarded as the first all-India women's organization.

Question 27

Which one of the following is not a feature of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

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Explanation:

While the middle class initially joined the Non-Cooperation Movement with enthusiasm, their participation waned over time. The lack of viable alternative Indian institutions (schools, courts) led many to return to their jobs and routines.

Question 28

Which one of the following publications was started by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in 1928?

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Explanation:

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, known as the 'Frontier Gandhi', launched the Pashto-language monthly journal 'Pakhtun' in 1928 to promote political and social consciousness among the Pashtuns.

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