INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following was/were the reasons for success of Indigo Revolt in 1859-60?

1. Hindu Muslim unity among ryots.

2. Support of intelligentsia of Bengal.

3. Cooperation and discipline among the ryots.

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Which of the following was/ were the aims of early nationalists in the 19th century?

1. A direct struggle for the political emancipation of the country

2. Creation of national unity

3. Mass mobilisation

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Consider the following in context of basic tenets of Gandhi’s Technique of satyagraha:

1. Gandhiji Satyagraha was based on truth and nonviolence.

2. A satyagrahi was not to submit what he considered as wrong but always remain truthful , non –violent and fearless.

3. Satyagrahi should be ready to accept suffering in his struggle against the evil-doer and this suffering was to be a part of his love for truth.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which is the correct match the of following departments with their founders?

Which is correct about status of women in 19th century?

Consider the following about Gupta Inscriptions:

1. Allahabad Pillar Inscription mentions the Hunas and Pushyamitras as Guptas enemies.

2. Supia Inscription mentions Sri Gupta was the founder of Gupta Dynasty

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

Which bhakti saint is associated with Melukote temple?

Consider the following statements about princely states in India:

1. The British policy of Subsidiary Alliance involved the posting of British Residents and Political Agents to princely states who often constrained the internal autonomy of the princes.

2. The Doctrine of Lapse was one of the contributory factors to the revolt of 1857.

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

In which of the Governor General’s tenure following developments took place?

1. Woods Despatch

2. First Railway Line

3. First Telegraph Line

4. Widows Remarriage Act

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Consider the following pairs about ‘Main Departments of Mughals :

1. Diwan I -Ala - Finance

2. Kama I Saman – Head of Royal Household

3. Sadar us surd – Religious affairs of state

4. Qazi –ul-Quzzat – Judiciary Department

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?