INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With regard to Warren Hastings, consider the following statements:

1. He facilitated the establishment of Ryotwari System in Madras.

2. He believed in the policy of Orientalism as a means of governance of the natives.

3. The defeat of British in the Second Anglo-Mysore War was a reason for his impeachment in England.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

Consider the following statements about princely states in India:

1. The British policy of Subsidiary Alliance involved the posting of British Residents and Political Agents to princely states who often constrained the internal autonomy of the princes.

2. The Doctrine of Lapse was one of the contributory factors to the revolt of 1857.

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

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Chamber of Princes established in 1920?

1. It was popularly known as Narender Mandal or Narendra Mandal.

2. The needs and aspiration of princely states were voiced using this forum.

3. It survived until the end of the British Raj in 1947.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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 policy of carrot and stick used by the British?

1. It was a policy of repression followed by conciliation and further suppression.

2. It was used to create a split between the moderates and extremists in the Congress.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

What was the purpose of the formation of Peel Commission after the revolt of 1857?

Which of the following factors led to emergence of Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

1. Need for stability in revenue collection.

2. Expectation that it would lead to investment in land by zamindars.

3. Need for political allies in form of zamindars.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to The Vernacular Press Act of 1878, consider the following statements:

1. It abolished the policy of discrimination between English and vernacular press.

2. A Press Commissioner was appointed to supply authentic and accurate news to the press.

3. The District magistrate was empowered to call upon the printer of any vernacular newspaper to enter into a bond with the Government.

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

Consider the following pairs: 

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding the Surat session 1907 of Indian National Congress:

1. Swarajya was defined as goal of Congress.

2. Extremists wanted that Rashbehari Ghosh should be the President.

3. During this session, Moderates wanted to reduce extent of Swadeshi movement as Council reforms were on anvil.

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