INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to Sangam and Vedic texts, consider the following statements :

1. Both Vedic and Sangam texts are religious in nature.

2. Unlike Vedic texts, Sangam texts do not provide any information on the political and economic life of people

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

"A toy tiger depicting a tiger mauling a European soldier is kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It belonged to a Kingdom, whose King vehemently opposed the British expansion in India. The King was later defeated in a fierce battle by the British army. After this victory, a British medal depicting, a lion defeating a tiger in battle, was issued". The above paragraph refers to which of the following kings?

Which of the following was the most important contributions of early nationalists in 19th century India?

Who among the following was/were known as Idol-breakers in Medieval India?

1. Mahmud Ghaznavi

2. Sikandar Shah

Select the correct option given below.

Which was the first work to recognise the payment of officers by Grants of Land?

The first Individual Satyagrahi, Acharya Vinoba Bhave offered Satyagraha in which among the following way?

With reference to Non- cooperation movement, consider the following statements:

1. The policy of non- cooperation was adopted at the Lahore session of Indian National Congress.

2. It called for boycott of elections to central and provincial assemblies.

3. It was suspended due to violence at Chauri Chaura.

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

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the building of railways in India?

1. It led to promotion of Indian rural artisan industries

2. It was mainly funded by Indian investors

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following pair is not correct?

1. Shore temple : Pallavas 

2. Kailasa temple: Rashtrakutas 

3. Khajuraho temples : Chandellas

The programme of Non-Cooperation included-

1. Boycott of legislative councils.

2. Renunciation of government honours and titles.

3. The first phase of programme also included mass civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes.

4. Use of Khadi.

5. Congress working committee of 15 members was setup.

Which of the statements given above are correct?