INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements:

1. The Regulating Act of 1773 formally recognized the British Parliament’s right to control Indian affairs.

2. The Act of 1781 sought to address the ambiguities in the Act of 1773.

3. The Pitt’s India Act was legislated to ensure greater autonomy for the East Indian Company in matters of public administration.

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

To achieve political aims of control over Indian states, Lord Wellesley relied on which of the followings?

1. Subsidiary Alliance

2. Outright war

3. Doctrine of lapse

4. Assumption of territory of previous rulers

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Consider following statements with reference to peasants movements related to Gandhiji:

1. Champaran movement was chiefly directed against Government.

2. Khaira (Kheda) Satyagrah intended to claim the relaxation in revenue payment on account of drought and crop failure.

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

Consider the following statements about the Mappila (moplah) revolt:

1. The Muslim tenants revolted against the Hindu landlords.

2. They were opposed by the local congress body.

3. It was violent in nature.

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

Who among the following was/were President(s) of Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle?

1. Annie Besant

2. Sarojini Naidu

3. Kadambini Ganguly

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Which one of the following statements is not correct concerning the economic and social life under Delhi Sultanate?

Consider the following statements regarding key demands of Congress Moderates

1. Abolition of the India Council

2. Democratic rights only for the educated members of Indian society

3. Limited self-government within the imperial framework

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

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about the Mahalwari settlement system?

1. 'Registered land holder was responsible for direct payment of revenue to state.

2. Prevalant in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa

3. Covered majority of British areas in India

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With reference to Keshub Chandra Sen, consider the following statements:

1. He brought in an element of radicalism in the Brahmo Samaj.

2. He was instrumental in popularising the movement outside Bengal.

3. He established Sadharan Brahmo Samaj after getting dismissed from Brahmo Samaj.

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

Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the acceptance of office by congress in provinces in 1937- 39?

1. Congress formed ministries in all the provinces.

2. Mahatma Gandhi never supported the acceptance of ministries by congress members.

3. Provincial Governments were formed as per the proposals of Government of India Act, 1935.

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