INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Through this Act, the element of election was introduced for the first time , the Budget could be discussed and questions could be asked in the council." The above provisions were associated with which of the following Acts?

Identify the Delhi Sultante king

1. His real name was Nizam Khan.

2. He was a poet himself with pen-name of Gulrukhi.

3. He repaired Qutab Minar.

In the context of statements given above choose the correct option :

With reference to the Indian Civil Services (ICS) under the British rule, consider the following statements:

1. Cornwallis set up a college at Fort William to train the civil servants.

2. Satyendra Prasad Sinha was the first Indian to qualify the ICS.

3. Aitchison Commission recommended holding simultaneous examinations in India and England to allow more Indians into the civil services posts.

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

Which of the following events took place during the tenure of Lord William Bentinck?

1. Abolition of Sati

2. Introduction of English as the official language

3. Suppression of Thugi

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the followings about ‘Kathakali’

1. Kathakali, one of the main forms of classical dance-drama of India.

2. It is based on subject matter from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and stories from Shaiva literature.

3. Traditionally, kathakali is performed exclusively by men and young boys who play the parts of both males and females.

4. Stylized gestures and facial expressions follow the rules of bharata natyam.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements regarding Subsidiary Alliance System followed by East India Company.

1. Policy of subsidiary alliance was started by Lord Wellesley.

2. Hyderabad and Awadh accepted subsidiary alliance treaty offered by Governor General.

3. By signing Subsidiary Alliance Treaty, Indian ruler lost the right of maintaining diplomatic relations with other states.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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?

Consider the following statements regarding Champaran Satyagraha-

1. Gandhi arrived in Champaran 1917 with a team of eminent lawyers: Brajkishore Prasad, Rajendra Prasad, Anugrah Narayan Sinha and Acharya kripalani.

2. Champaran Satyagraha was the first to be started, but the word Satyagraha was used for the first time in Anti Rowlatt agitation.

3. It was first Civil Disobedience launched by Gandhiji.

4. During this agitation, Gandhi was addressed by the people as Bapu (Father) and Mahatma (Great Soul).

Which of the statements given above are correct?