INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The historical work, Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi is belonged to which of the following writer:

Upanayana ceremony does not achieve which one of the followings?

Which among the following is/are associated with the reforms undertaken in civil services during the 20th century?

1. Montford Reforms

2. Lee Commission

3. Government of India Act of 1935

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Why modern educated Indians did not support the 1857 revolt?

Who led the Mughal forces in the Battle of Haldighati against Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar?

Which among the following was the first organized expression of the Indian National Movement on an All-India Scale?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Due to unfavourable financial situation, Mohammed bin Tughlaq made the iqta system to be hereditary

2. Firuz shah tughlaq extended this principle of hereditary to Army as well.

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Which of following were the demands of 19th century nationalists raised against the colonial pattern of finance?

1. Abolition of Salt Tax.

2. Reduction of land revenue.

3. Imposition of Income Tax on the rich.

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With reference to Subsidiary Alliance during the company's rule, consider the following statements:

1. Under the system the ruler of Indian state was compelled to accept permanent stationing of a British force.

2. Under this system, British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the state.

3. Indian states were not allowed to employ any European without the approval of British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

1. Bindusara patronized Ajivika sect.

2. The original draft of “Indica” written by Megasthenes is one of the major sources of information about Mauryan Empire.

3. The Jaina work that talks about the conversion of Chandragupta Maurya to Jainism is “Parisistaparvan”

4. The “Akshapataladhyaksha” of the Mauryan state was the Superintendent of Mines.

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