INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statement in the context of Gandhi’s Harijan campaign-

1. Gandhi set up All India Anti-Untouchability League in September 1932, when he was released from Jail.

2. A weekly Harijan was started by him to boost his anti-untouchability campaign.

3. Throughout his campaign he was welcomed by every section by the Hindu Society.

4. The Government defeated the Temple Entry Bill in 1934.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

In the context of the history of freedom struggle of India, the term 'Safety Valve' implies what?

A ‘perpetual and general alliance’ 'Treaty of Bassein' was signed between the Peshwa and the English. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about it?

1. The Treaty helped the Peshwa to get a foothold over Poona after the defeat from the Holkars in 1802.

2. After signing the Treaty the Britishers got the opportunity to interfere in the administrative affairs in case of Peshwa's death without any natural heir.

3. The Treaty provided the expulsion of all Europeans from the service except the English.

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Consider the following statements concerning Chola local administration :

1. The brahmanas were offered rent-free lands.

2. The Mahasabha was autonomous enough to levy taxes locally and raise loans for the village.

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

In the context of ancient Indian history, the term 'bhojaka' refers to -

Mahatma Gandhi initiated a movement for Khadi as a relief to masses in Indian villages. According to Gandhi’s philosophy and ideology Khadi symbolizes?

1. Purity

2. Simplicity

3. Self-reliance and self-government

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Who was the Governor-General of India, when Congress was formed?

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

1. Communal unity and removal of untouchability were mandatory programmes for Congressmen.

2. For Gandhi, promotion of Khadi meant decentralization of production and production by masses rather than production for masses.

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The first Indian ruler to organize Haj Pilgrimage at the expense of the state was :

Which of the following was/were the reasons for success of Indigo Revolt in 1859-60?

1. Hindu Muslim unity among ryots.

2. Support of intelligentsia of Bengal.

3. Cooperation and discipline among the ryots.

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