INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Akbar setup a translation department, which undertook translation of Mahabharata, Atharva veda and ramayana

2. Akbar legalized Widow marriage and prohibitted sati

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Consider the following statements.

1. In Lucknow session, Congress accepted Muslim league’s demand of separate electorate for Muslims

2. In Karachi session, Congress adopted a resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy

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

With reference to recommendations of ‘Hunter education Commission’ of 1882, which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

1. State’s special care should be given for extension and improvement of primary education

2. Secondary education should be separated to literary and vocational divisions

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A ‘perpetual and general alliance’ 'Treaty of Bassein' was signed between the Peshwa and the English. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about it?

1. The Treaty helped the Peshwa to get a foothold over Poona after the defeat from the Holkars in 1802.

2. After signing the Treaty the Britishers got the opportunity to interfere in the administrative affairs in case of Peshwa's death without any natural heir.

3. The Treaty provided the expulsion of all Europeans from the service except the English.

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What was the 'Saranjami system' in medieval India?

With reference to Tatvabodhini Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. It was founded by Debendranath Tagore.

2. It promoted rational thinking and outlook amongst the intellectuals.

3. It promoted a systematic study of India's past.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Civil Disobedience Movement in India, consider the following statements:

1. It received massive support from Indian business class and women.

2. It remained a peaceful movement throughout the country.

3. It was successful in reducing government revenues and imports from Britain.

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

In the early 1860s, there was a sudden increase in access to credit for ryots in the Deccan villages. Which among the following was the reason for this?

Which of the following was the major consequence of Third battle of Panipat?

Through the 'Treaty of Lahore', British gained full control over Punjab. Which of the following is/are the reasons for the defeat of Punjab?

1. The Punjab army was very indisciplined.

2. Some important leaders from Punjab turned traitors.

3. Absence of any unity among Hindus, Muslims and Sikh during war time.

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