INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Antonio Gramsci described 'war of position' as a long-drawn out hegemonic struggle. Which of the following is example of this war of position?

“A semi religious sect having influence in the northern districts of Bengal, one of its famous leaders 'Tipu' was motivated by the religious and political motives and took up the cause of the tenanats against the oppression of the Zamindars. The insurgents extended their activities to Garo hills”. Which of the following uprisings associated with the above passage?

Carving of Naga-Shakha on doorjambs is a characteristic feature of which of the following regional styles of temple architecture?

Consider the following statements.

1. Arab Merchant Sulaiman, who visited India in the middle of the ninth century, has written an account of Rashtrakutas.

2. Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty was the founder of the famous Vikramasila University.

3. Manyakhet was the capital of the Palas of Bengal

4. The first Kannada book on poetics was written by Amoghavarsha, the Rashtrakuta ruler.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Where do we have life-like portrait images of the Pallava kings and queens?

Which of the following was/were the the weakness of the Ghadar movement?

1. Its underestimation of the British's power and its lack of adequate preparedness.

2. Its failure to generate an effective and sustained leadership.

3. It had a weak organizational structure.

4. It was predominantly religious idea with leadership derived mainly from Sikh groups.

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Dual Government was established in Bengal as an immediate effect of which of the following event ?

In which of the Governor General’s tenure following developments took place?

1. Woods Despatch

2. First Railway Line

3. First Telegraph Line

4. Widows Remarriage Act

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Consider the following statements about the Indigo Rebellion of 1860:

1. The decline in economic importance of Indigo as an export item was a contributory factor to the unrest among the peasants.

2. The rebellion was not supported by landlords and was ignored by the pro-landlord Calcutta press.

3. A Bengali play ‘Neel Darpan’ was translated into English by Michael Madhusudan Dutt to depict the atrocities committed against indigo planters.

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

The British rule in India had led to drain of wealth of India.Which of the following statements are true about this?

1. 'Home Charges' included pension of British Indian officers.

2. The 'Council Bills' were exchanged in rupees in India.

3. The 'Council Bills' were issued by the Governor General of India/Viceroy of India.

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