INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to Socio-Religious reform, consider the following statements

1. Aligarh movement was started by Sir Syed Ahmad with an aim to revive Islam in India.

2. Indian Women’s University was founded by D K Karve at Bombay in 1916.

3. Wahabi movement was an Islamist reformist movement as a response to western influence.

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

Which-of-the-following-was/were-a-drawback-(s)-of-the-religious-and-social-reform-movements-in-India?

1. These movements widened the gap amongst the different religious communities in India.

2. Overemphasis on religious and philosophical aspects worked as a check on the spread of modern scientific thinking. 

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Which of the following reasons is/are responsible for the defeat of the Marathas in the Anglo-Maratha wars?

1. They were unable to conquer new territory.

2. They lack mutual understanding among their chiefs.

3. They failed to estimate correctly the political and diplomatic strength of the British.

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Consider the following statements.

1. In Lucknow session, Congress accepted Muslim league’s demand of separate electorate for Muslims

2. In Karachi session, Congress adopted a resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy

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

Consider the following statements about the Maratha state:

1. Maratha state was a confederacy where power was shared among the sardars or chiefs.

2. Maratha system of saranjam was similar to the jagir of Mughals.

3. The Maratha state suffered from the absence of a strong centre.

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

The Ancient Monuments Act passed in British era made it obligatory on the part of the Government & local authorities to preserve the monuments of archaeological importance and their destruction an offence. Which British Viceroy was responsible for the Act?

In the South Indian medieval history, there is a lot more known and recorded about Cholas than their predecessor.

Which of the following reasons is most appropriately attributed to it?

Regarding the Moderate leadership of the Congress and their beliefs consider the following statements :

1. Moderates believed that political connections with Britain were in India’s Interest.

2. Dadabhai Naoroji, Pherojshah Mehta, Surendrnath banerjea and Bipin Chandra Pal were Moderates.

3. Moderates had immense faith in capacity of masses and believed that masses are ready for political agitation.

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

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

In 1927, the Butler Committee was appointed to investigate the nature of relationship between the Britishers and the princely states. Which of the following statements are correct about its recommendations?

1. The princely states should not be handed over to the Indian government without prior consent of the residents of the state.

2. Governor General in the Council was to be the Crown agent in the dealing with the states.

3. The scheme regarding the creation of a State council should be rejected.

4. Intervention in the administration of a state should be left to the decision of the Viceroy.

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