INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following was/were the recommendations of Hunter commission of 1882?

1. Primary education should be imparted through vernacular languages.

2. Transfer of control of primary education to district and municipal boards.

3. Universities should be completely brought under the State's control.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements regarding changes introduced by lord Cornwallis in Civil Services :

1. He raised the salaries of civil servants to reduce corruption.

2. He made a rule that promotion in civil services would be based on seniority.

3. He enforced the rules against private trade and acceptance of bribes by officials.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935:

1. The establishment of an All India Federation

2. Provincial Autonomy

3. Dyarchy at the centre

Which of the above feature(s) was/were not implemented?

With reference to the Harijan campaign of Gandhiji, consider the following statements:

1. The campaign was launched immediately after Non Cooperation Movement.

2. Gandhiji opposed the activities of Harijan Sevak Sangh initiated by educated Dalit community including BR Ambedkar.

3. Gandhiji asked masses to go against traditional shastras if it promoted untouchability.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

Who among the following wrote 'Mahabhashya' a commentary on Sanskrit book Ashtadhyayi ?

Consider the following statement regarding the Munda Revolt:

1. The revolt rose in Central parts of India.

2. It fought against the system of common lands holding by the jagirdars, thikadars and moneylender.

3. It aimed to establish sovereign rule in the land.

4. This revolt finds its root in a religious movement.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements

1. The Word Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ means to join/unite.

2. Yoga is one of the ancient Indian School of Philosophies

3. The art of Yoga associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism

4. The Bhagavad Gita introduces three prominent types of yoga: Karma, Bhakti, Jnana.

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Nandas, first Shudra Dynasty, the rulers of Magadha were patrons of which of the followings?

Which one of the following statements is correct regarding modern industries during British era?