INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following was the most important contributions of early nationalists in 19th century India?

Consider the following statements in the context of Ryotwari system-

1. It was recommended by Munro and Charles Reed and introduced in Bombay and Madras.

2. The revenue was fixed for 30 years on the basis of quality of the soil and nature of the crop.

3. It was based on the scientific rent theory of Ricardo.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following reflects the influence of socialist ideas on Congress?

1. Resolution on Fundamental Rights passed by Karachi Session.

2. Formation of National Planning Committee in 1938.

3. Election manifesto of the Congress in 1936.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to Tana Bhagat movement (1912-14), consider the following statements:

1. It was a tribal movement which emerged among the Mundas and Oraons of Chottanagpur region of Bihar.

2. It was characterized by a large scale incorporation of Hindu practices into its ideology.

3. It gradually got linked with the freedom struggle as the tribals were followers of Gandhian ideology.

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

With reference to the Economic Committees in British India, consider the following statements.

1. Harshell committee (1893) was introduced to give suggestion regarding currency

2. Linlithgow commission (1928) was introduced to study the problem of agriculture

3. Whitely commission (1935) was introduced to study the condition of labour in Industries

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

Consider the following statements about 18th century India:

1. The period witnessed the rapid decentralisation of political power in India.

2. The period witnessed a decline in arts and culture during the period due to increase in political conflicts and economic stagnation.

3. The period saw increased religious and communal strife due to the conservative religious policies of Muslim emperors such as Tipu Sultan.

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

With reference to the English East India company, consider the following statements:

1. It was established as a joint stock company by a royal charter.

2. It was given monopoly of all trade from England to the East.

3. It established first factory in India at Surat.

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

The Jesuit missionary who had discussions with Akbar was?

The objective of the Cripps Mission was to:

Which of the following measure were demanded by the early nationalists while criticizing the colonial economic policies?

1. Reduction of land revenue

2. Reduction of income tax

3. Abolition of salt tax

4. Imposition of import duties

5. Supporting the policy of free trade

Select the correct answer using the code given below.