INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to ‘Government of India act 1858’ which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. It abolished the system of dual government introduced by Pitt’s India Act

2. Right of appointment to important offices was vested in the viceroy of India

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By which act East India Company’s political functions were differentiated from its commercial activities for the first time?

What were the causes of the failure of the revolt of 1857?

1. It had a limited territorial spread.

2. Big zamindars and moneylenders did not join in and in fact worked against the revolt.

3. Lack of Hindu- Muslim unity amongst Indians.

4. Poor organization of the revolt and lack of coordination.

5. Lack of unity among the Indians except for the fact that they had a clear understanding of the British rulers and a coherent political ideology.

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Consider the followings about ‘Concept of Nirvana’ in Buddhism:

1. The concept of Nirvana in Buddhism is entirely different from the Hinduism.

2. Buddhism denied the concept of Moksha.

3. It defines Nirvana has to getting rid of Cycle of Death and birth.

4. To achieve nirvana one should follow moral code of Conduct.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Left Movement of 1920s?

1. It was critical of both Swarajists and constructive workers.

2. It favoured complete independence.

3. It worked within the Congress and remained integral part of National movement.

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Who among the following supported the British during the revolt of 1857?

1. Nizam of Hyderabad

2. Scindia of Gwalior

3. Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur

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Consider the following statements regarding Aravippuram Movement:

1. It was a movement for widow remarriage launched in Madras Presidency.

2. It demanded separate representation for the lower castes in the legislature in Madras.

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

Consider the following statements.

1. In the 2nd Round Table Conference Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women.

2. Poona Pact provided more seats to the depressed classes in provincial legislatures than was offered in Communal Award

3. Dharasana Satyagrah was the protest against British salt tax in colonial India in 1930

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements :

1. Harrapans imported Tin from West Asia

2. Harrapans imported Gold from Kolar

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

With reference to the first session of Indian National Congress, consider the following statements:

1. It was held at Calcutta in 1885.

2. It was presided over by W C Bonnerjee.

3. Surendranath Banerjee did not attend the session due to the simultaneous session of the Indian National Conference.

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