INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

"During his time the Communal Award was announced through which separate communal electorates were set up which led to ending the 'fast unto death' by Gandhiji in Yeravada jail. Also during his tenure, the All India Kisan Sabha and Congress Socialist Party were founded as the socialist trend and the peasant demands reached their highest peak." In the above given passage 'his' refers to which of the following Viceroys?

Consider the followings about ‘Prithvi Raj Chauhan III’ :

1. He was the most important successor of Ajayaraj Chauhan.

2. He was a champion who united Ajmer and Delhi.

3. He abducted Sanyogita, the not - unwilling daughter of Bhimadeva- II.

4. He was defeated and executed by Mohammad Ghazini.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements concerning Chola local administration :

1. The brahmanas were offered rent-free lands.

2. The Mahasabha was autonomous enough to levy taxes locally and raise loans for the village.

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

With reference to legislative councils during British rule consider the following statements :

1. Imperial Legislative council was constituted by Indian Councils Act 1892.

2. Most of the members of Imperial legislative council were moderate leaders of Indian National Congress during initial 20 years after its formation.

3. Moderate leaders demanded a majority of Elected Indians in Imperial Legislative council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The moderates submitted their grievances/demands in the form of petitions before the British Government. Which of the following was not one of these early demands?

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What was the main purpose behind the formation of the National Social Conference during the freedom struggle?

With reference to the Mountbatten plan, consider the following statements:

1. It provided Princely States the right either to join the Dominion of India or of Pakistan or remain independent.

2. It proposed partition of the provinces of Punjab and Bengal based on referendum among the people.

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

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about the Ilbert Bill controversy in the later period of the 19th century?

1. The bill sought to correct anomaly of dual laws , i.e. Mohammadan law in rural areas and English laws in urban areas.

2. The bill sought to correct disparity between Indian and European judges.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

The Ancient Monuments Act passed in British era made it obligatory on the part of the Government & local authorities to preserve the monuments of archaeological importance and their destruction an offence. Which British Viceroy was responsible for the Act?