INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which Pallava ruler was contemporary of Sankaracharya?

In the context of ancient Indian history, the term 'bhojaka' refers to -

Consider the following statements with respect to annexation of Indian states by East India Company :

1. Lord Dalhousie’s Policy of annexation of Indian States aimed at expansion of British exports in India

2. Policy of annexation of Indian States was stopped after 1857 revolt.

3. Awadh was annexed in 1856 by using Doctrine of Lapse.

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?

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion(A):  The Mughal rulers had complete sovereignty, not only internally but externally.

Reason(R):  They refused to recognise caliph as their superior.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

Which among the following dynasty never patronized Jainism?

Which of the following is/are the outcomes of war between british india and Nepal in 1814 ?

1. Nepal abandoned it's claim on Sikkim areas.

2. The Gurkhas became part of Indian army.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Arrange the following kingdoms in the order of their conquest by the British East India Company.

1. Bengal

2. Maratha

3. Mysore

4. Punjab

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The social reformer ‘Sri Narayana Guru’ of Kerala led a lifelong struggle :

Consider the following statements:

1. Jyotiba Phule founded the Satyasodhak samaj.

2. Jyotiba Phule believed that education of the masses would promote the process of nation-making.

3. Jyotiba Phule also moved in The Trade Union Movement.

4. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, a trade union activist, was prominent colleague of Jotibha.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?