INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to various peasant’s movements during the British period, consider the following statements:

1. The role of Intelligentsia of Bengal was a significant feature of Indigo revolt.

2. The primary cause of Bijolia movement was begari or forced labour.

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

With regard to the ideas promoted by the Theosophical movement in India during the later half of 19th century, consider the following statements:

1. Its main aim was to spread Christianity in India.

2. It promoted the idea of Universal Brotherhood.

3. It rejected the hindu beliefs in re- incarnation and karma.

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

Consider the following statements regarding the nationalist movement in India during 1858 to 1905.

1. The early nationalist movement was mainly to safeguard the interest of the social groups which joined it.

2. They were not able to expose the exploitative character of colonial rule.

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

Who wrote historical account during the Mughal period?

Consider the following statements about ‘Jainism’ :

1. It is derived from ‘Jin’ means victor or Conqueror.

2. To get a status of a Jina, attaining Kevalagyana is required first.

3. Moksa is the only liberation from Samsara.

4. Ahimsa is the fundamental principle of Jainism.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

. Consider the following pairs:

Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

With reference to the Justice Party, consider the following statements:

1. It had its genesis in the Non-Brahmin movement.

2. It introduced free and compulsory education for the first time in Madras.

3. It created Staff Selection Board for the first time in India.

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

Consider the followings with respect to the era of Balban:

1. The empire was completely free from robbery and dacoities

2. To emphasise that the nobles were equal to the king, he abolished the ceremonies of sijada and paibos

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

Which of the following did not occur during the Governor Generalship of Warren Hastings?

Consider the following statements with respect to Gandhi-Irwin Pact 1931 :

1. As a result of this pact, the Civil Disobedience movement was suspended by Gandhi.

2. In this pact Gandhi agreed to participate in Third Round Table conference.

3. Government agreed to give right to make salt in coastal villages for sale and personal consumption.

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