INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The term "Microliths" is related to:

Consider the following statements with regard to Bhagat Singh:

1. He Believed communalism was as big enemy as colonialism.

2. He launched political-ideological campaign against Lala Lajpat Rai.

3. He established Punjab Naujawan Bharat Sabha.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

Match List – I with List – II  

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With reference to Nadir shah's invasion during Mughal period, consider the following statements:

1. Nadir Shah's invasion and plunder of Delhi paved way for Marathas and foreign trading companies to Delhi.

2. He invaded Delhi during the reign on Muhammad Shah.

3. He carried away the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond and Peacock throne of Shahjahan.

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

Consider the following statements

1. Avataras give us an idea of the evolution of life on earth according to Hindu puranas.

2. The Bhagavata Purana describes Vishnu's Dashavataras.

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

Consider the following Pairs:

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

The Revolt of 1857 saw wide participation of the Zamindars. This was because:

1. Their land rights fortified with frequent use of a quo Warranto by the administration.

2. Loss of status for them in the village.

3. Their estates confiscated by the administration and hence, suddenly found themselves without the source of income.

4. They formed the well-read and educated class who had feelings on Nationalism inculcated in them.

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

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the development of Local Self Government during the British period?

1. The Royal Commission on Decentralization (1907) recognized the importance of Panchayats at the village level.

2. The Government of India Act, 1919 brought local self-government as a provincial transferred subject.

3. The Simon Commission suggested giving more autonomy to local governments.

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Which of the following best describes the strategy of national movement of Gandhian era?

Which among the following was/were not the teachings of the ‘Brahmo Samaj’?

1. It denounced polytheism and idol worship.

2. It discarded faith in divine avataras (incarnations)

3. It accepted that scripture could enjoy the status of ultimate authority.

4. It took definite and firm stand on doctrine of karma and transmigration of soul.

5. It criticized the caste system.

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