INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Regarding the reforms in Land Revenue during the colonial period, consider the following statements

1. Through the Permanent Settlement, the zamindars of Bengal were recognized as the owners of land if they paid the revenue.

2. Ryotwari settlement was introduced in Assam also.

3. The Mahalwari Settlement brought a class of middlemen between the government and the village community.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/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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With reference to 'Delhi Manifesto' consider the following statements:

1. It demanded that the Round Table Conference should formulate a scheme for implementation of dominion status.

2. Its rejection led to the demand of Purna Swaraj in Lahore session of INC.

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

Which among the following are the features of the ‘Gagging Act, 1878’?

1. Discrimination between English and Vernacular press

2. No right to appeal

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Which of the following methods was/were used by the indigo farmers during the Indigo revolt of 1859-60?

1. Peaceful demonstrations

2. Social boycotts

3. Maintenance of band of Lathiyals (armed retainers)

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Consider the following statements.

1. M.A. Jinnah was one of the founding members of Muslim League

2. In the 1930s, idea of separate nation-state (Pakistan) was first conceived by M.A. Jinnah

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

Consider the following pairs of Sages and their statements :

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements.

1. Indian Social Conference was founded by M G Ranade and it focused attention on social issues.

2. Self-Respect Movement was led by E V Ramaswamy Naiker and it opposed brahminical religion and culture.

3. Deoband movement was organized by orthodox section amongst muslims.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

The moderate phase of national movement had narrow social base and masses played a passive role, because :

1. They lacked political faith in the masses.

2. They felt that there were numerous divisions and sub-divisions in the Indian society.

3. They felt that masses were ignorant.

4. They believe that these heterogeneous elements had first to be welded into a nation before enter into the political sphere.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following were the features of Indian economy in 18th Century?

1. Stagnant agriculture

2. Self-sufficient villages

3. Closed economy

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