INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements:

1. The transformation of the Sikhs into the militant, fighting Community was begun by Guru Gobind Singh.

2. Under the leadership of Guru Hargobind Sikhs become a political & military force.

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

Which of the following were the grievances of the orthodox Indians against british rule?

1. Protection and encouragement given to the Christian missionaries by the British government.

2. Resentment against the social reforms and humanitarian measures introduced by the British government.

3. British policy of taxing lands belonging to temples, mosques and charitable institutions.

4. Neglect of the Indian culture by the Britishers.

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Which of the following was/were the reasons for A.O.Hume being the chief organiser of INC?

1. Leaders of INC did not want to arouse official hostility at such an early stage.

2. The tradition of open opposition to the rulers was not yet firmly followed during that period.

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Consider the following pairs about Jain Classification of all living beings:

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

With reference to Kheda satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. Mahatama Gandhi was appointed as a member of the government committe formed to resolve grievances of peasants.

2. Vallabhbhai Patel and Indulal Yagnik participated in the movement.

3. Gujarat Sabha was founded by Mahatama Gandhi to organize peasants in Kheda.

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

The emphasis on ‘atma shakti’ or self-reliance emerged as a response to which of the following?

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

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With reference to Non- cooperation movement, consider the following statements:

1. The policy of non- cooperation was adopted at the Lahore session of Indian National Congress.

2. It called for boycott of elections to central and provincial assemblies.

3. It was suspended due to violence at Chauri Chaura.

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

Regarding Karachi session 1931 of Congress, consider the following statements:

1. The goal of Congress is defined as Purna Swaraj for the first time.

2. A resolution on fundamental rights was accepted which included right to free and compulsory primary education as fundamental right.

3. A resolution on national economic programme was passed which included peasants and workers right to form union.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following was/were the roles played by the Indian Army during British rule in India?

1. It defended the British Empire from foreign rivals such as Dutch East India company army.

2. It safeguarded the British supremacy from the internal revolts.

3. It was used for extending and defending the British Empire in Africa.

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