INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The 'Pledge of Independence' was officially promulgated during which of the following movements?

The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was significant for:

1. It made a beginning of representative institutions in India by associating Indians with the law-making process.

2. It initiated the process of decentralisation by restoring the legislative powers to the Bombay and Madras Presidencies.

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

Who made the following statement? “Every pearl in the royal crown is but the crystallized drops of blood fallen from the tearful eyes of the poor peasant” .

Which of the following were the causes of discontent among sepoys with reference to 1857 revolt?

1. Sepoys were often treated with contempt by their British officers.

2. Military forbade them from observing their caste rules.

3. The sepoys neither had economic security nor did they enjoy high prestige in the society.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements.

1. Microliths are associated with Mesolithic age

2. Burzahom - an important Neolithic site - is in Kashmir

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

Which of the following events supported the establishment of powerful kingdom in Punjab at the end of the 18th century?

1. The invasion of Nadir shah and Ahamad shah Abdali.

2. The weakening of Mughal Empire.

3. The defeat of marathas in the 3rd battle of Panipat.

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Consider the following statements, with reference to Education related development under British rule:

1. The Saddler University Commission recommended a twelve year school course, followed by a three year degree course.

2. Education was a transferred subject under diarchy after Montagu-Chelmsford reforms.

3. Sargeant Plan of Education recommended universal free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 11.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Kisan Movement-

1. In 1936, All India Kisan Congress was founded in Delhi, later on known as All India Kisan Sabha.

2. The Kisan Gazette was passed by M.N. Roy.

3. In 1937 the All India Kisan Sabha was organized in Faizpur.

4. Ramanand Tirth organized the peasants of Hyderabad.

Which among of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the introduction of Railways during British India?

1. Private contractors who built the railways during British were offered guaranteed return.

2. Railways were built predominantely by capital provided by Indian investors.

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Consider the following statements about Badruddin Tyabji:

1. He was the founder member of the Bombay Presidency Association.

2. He was the first Muslim who presided the annual session of congress.

3. He was associated with Muslim league.

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