INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Pabna movement?

1. The main cause of the movement was the oppression of the peasantry by the zamindars.

2. The peasants organised no rent unions.

3. The main form of struggle was that of legal resistance.

4. It lead to the enactment of Bengal Tenancy Act 1885.

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With reference to the Dual system of administration prevalent in Bengal in the 18th century, consider the following statements:

1. The Nawab controlled the defense of Bengal, while the East India Company controlled its finances.

2. The separation of power resulted in efficient administration and checked the drain of wealth.

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

Which of the following statements regarding the Hunter commission (1882-83) is not correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about the Ramakrishna movement ?

1. It was against image-worship

2. It believed in Eternal omnipotent God

3. It recognized Gods of all the religions

4. It gave a political message “India for the Indians” thus infusing self-confidence among the masses.

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Consider the following pairs about ‘Main Departments of Sultanate’ :

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. Jyotiba Phule founded the Sarvajanik Sabha.

2. Jyotiba Phule believed that education of the masses would promote the process of nation making.

3. Jyotiba Phule also moved in the Trade Union Movement.

4. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, a trade union activist, was prominent colleague of Jotibha.

Which among of the following statements are correct?

With reference to Indian National Congress session at Lucknow in 1916, consider the following statements:

1. It was presided over by Annie Besant.

2. At this session extremists were accepted back into Congress.

3. Congress decided to oppose Muslim League's demand of separate electorate for Muslims.

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

Which of the following factors became the basis for the economic critique of colonialism by early nationalists?

1. Ruin of traditional handicraft

2. Home charges

3. Manner of development of Railways

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Identify the dynasty:

1. They were considered the first Afghan dynasty of India.

2. They were ruling over Sirhind when Sayyids were in India.

3. The Last among Delhi Sultanates.

In the context of statements given above choose the correct option :

With reference to Dadabhai Naroji who was hailed as “The Grand Old Man of India”, consider the following statements:

1. He put forward the “Drain Theory” to explain the economic exploitation of India by British.

2. He founded ‘British India Society’ to advance the interests of fellow Indians.

3. He demanded for ‘Self-government’ in India like the other self-governing British colonies.

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