INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following factors is/are responsible for the spread of Nationalism in India in 19th century?

1. Rise of western thought and education

2. Growth of nationalist newspapers

3. Improved transport and communication links

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Consider the following pairs:

1. Deva Raya II : Vittala Swamy & Hazara Ramaswamy Temples

2. Mohammad Adil Shah: Gol Gumbaj & Whispering Gallery

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements :

1. Puranas speak of four yugas/epochs.

2. They deal with eternal cosmic seasonal changes.

3. They are Krita Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapar Yuga and Kali Yuga.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the revolutionary terrorism that sprouted after the sudden termination of Non-cooperation Movement.

1. Inspired by Russian revolution, socialism was one of the core ideas behind it.

2. This new wave was the result of the disenchantment with Gandhian methods.

3. There was an active participation of young women.

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

The term 'Ghalla-bakhshi' refers to-

Which of the following can be attributed to the growth of Communalism at the end of 19th Century?

1. Growth of Militant Nationalism divided society on communal grounds.

2. Economic backwardness of the country also played a role in growth of communalism.

3. High unemployment among the educated led to appeal for reservation based on religion, caste and province to secure larger share in existing limited employment opportunities.

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Which of the following statement is correct regarding the Desai-Liaqat Pact?

The Sur Empire may be considered in many ways as a continuation and culmination of the Delhi Sultanate. Which of the following were some of the reforms introduced by Sher Shah?

1. He repealed the land revenue system to promote a welfare state.

2. He restored the old imperial Grand Trunk Road from the river Indus in the west to Sonargaon in Bengal.

3. Customs duties were abolished on goods to promote trade and commerce.

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Consider the following statements:

1.Prakrit was the court language of Mauryans.

2.Sanskrit was the court language of Guptas.

Which of the statements given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding the Sikhism:

1. Guru Nanak advocated Nirgun Bhakti with God having no form or gender.

2. Adi Granth Sahib contains the teaching of only Guru Nanak and Sikh Gurus.

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