INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements with respect to Lord Curzon's tenure in British India:

1. Official Secrets Act was passed to curb freedom of press during his tenure.

2. Section 124 A was added in Indian Penal Code during his tenure which made sedition a criminal offence.

3. Calcutta Corporation Act was passed during his tenure which aimed at curbing Indian industries and increase in import of British Manufactured goods in India.

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

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

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

‘Zabti System’ was an important part of revenue administration under Akbar. Consider the following statements regarding Zabti system.

1. It involved measurement of land.

2. Fixed cash revenue rate known as ‘Dastur’ for each crop.

3. All revenue collections were made in cash.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Rashtrakutas

1. The kingdom was founded by Dantidurga,who fixed his capital at Pratisthan

2. They patronized Shaivism and Vaishnavism, and persecuted followers of Jainism

3. Parantaka- I defeated the rashtrakuda king Krishna III and setup a pillar of victory to commemorate the occasion.

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

With reference to Tatvabodhini Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. It was founded by Debendranath Tagore.

2. It promoted rational thinking and outlook amongst the intellectuals.

3. It promoted a systematic study of India's past.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following characteristics about the “Subsidiary Alliance” system is/are correct?

1. Permanent stationing of a British force within the allying state’s territory

2. Posting of a British Resident at the state’s court

3. Internal affairs of the state remained largely unaffected.

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What was the reason of launching of Champaran Satyagraha?

With reference to Tribal uprisings during the british rule, consider the following statements:

1. The tribal revolts were often led by religious and charismatic leaders promising divine intervention.

2. Tribals indiscriminately attacked the outsiders Indians or British.

3. They often used violence and armed resistance as method of protest.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following acts was /were associated with Pabna revolt?

1. Rent Act of 1859

2. Bengal Tenancy Act of 1885

3. Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act

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