INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements.

1. Bindusara patronized Ajivika sect.

2. The original draft of “Indica” written by Megasthenes is one of the major sources of information about Mauryan Empire.

3. The Jaina work that talks about the conversion of Chandragupta Maurya to Jainism is “Parisistaparvan”

4. The “Akshapataladhyaksha” of the Mauryan state was the Superintendent of Mines.

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

The Ilbert bill controversy of 1883 was related to:

In which of the following Harappan Cities, a signboard was discovered?

With reference to the Shivaji’s Administration, consider the following statements.

1. Chauth was an annual tax nominally levied on land revenue. 

2. Sardeshmukhi was an additional levy on those lands over which Maratha claimed hereditary rights.

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

The proposal to create Pakistan was rejected by the Cabinet mission. Which of the following were the reasons for it?

1. It would encourage Sikhs to demand separate statehood.

2. The proposed Pakistan had many Non-Muslim populations.

3. Regional ties of Bengal and Punjab would be disturbed.

4. Partition would result economic and administrative problems.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Consider the following statements about the Battle of Plassey:

1. English provocations, like misuse of Dastaks, were the key reason for the conflict between them and the Bengal rulers.

2. The Battle of Plassey was more of a skirmish than a battle.

3. There was a reversal of bullion flow from India after the battle.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following offers were made in 'August Offer'?

1. An immediate expansion of Imperial Legislative council by enlarging Indian representation.

2. The establishment of war advisory council consisting of representatives of British India and Indian states.

3. The promotion of practical steps to arrive on an agreement on the form of post war representative body.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

During Aurangzeb’s reign, which of the following were not included in his government ?

Consider the following statements :

1. Neel Darpan was a play based on the exploitations of the Indigo farmers.

2. The play ‘Navanna’ by Nabin Chandra Das was based on the famine of Bengal.

3. Bharat Mata painting was drawn by Abanindranath Tagore.

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