INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which among the following reasons is not a cause of Revolt of 1857?

1. Social Reforms made by British

2. Discrimination of Indian Soldiers

3. Doctrine of Lapse

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Consider the following statements about the Battle of Plassey:

1. English provocations, like misuse of Dastaks, were the key reason for the conflict between them and the Bengal rulers.

2. The Battle of Plassey was more of a skirmish than a battle.

3. There was a reversal of bullion flow from India after the battle.

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Which of the following years was associated with the invasion of Timur?

Which of the following recommended equal parity between Europeans and Indians in recruitment to civil services?

Where do we find the three phases, viz Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures in sequence?

The main difference of opinion between the 'Swarajists' and the 'no changers' during the national movement was over which of the following?

With reference to agrarian unrest in Pabna district in 1870s, consider the following statements:

1. For the first time peasants demanded uprooting of Zamindari System.

2. It was a violent uprising in which many zamindars were killed.

3. The Government promised to undertake legislation to protect the tenants from zamindari oppression.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct ?

With reference to the Queen Victoria's Proclamation, 1858, consider the following statements:

1. It declared against further extension of British territorial possessions in India.

2. It provided for entry of Indians in the civil services.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the followings with respect to the era of Balban:

1. The empire was completely free from robbery and dacoities

2. To emphasise that the nobles were equal to the king, he abolished the ceremonies of sijada and paibos

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to British policies in India, what is the term 'Imperial Preferences' related to?