INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the Economic Committees in British India, consider the following statements.

1. Harshell committee (1893) was introduced to give suggestion regarding currency

2. Linlithgow commission (1928) was introduced to study the problem of agriculture

3. Whitely commission (1935) was introduced to study the condition of labour in Industries

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

The term 'Thillana' is related to which of the following?

With reference to the socio cultural awakening in India in the 19th century, consider the following statements:

1. It was a result of influence of modern western culture.

2. It was a result of the realization of the weaknesses in Indian social structure and culture.

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

Consider the followings about ‘Buddhist Scholars’

1. Nagarjuna founded the Madhyamika school of Mahayan Buddhism.

2. Asanga & Vasubandhu were proponents of Yogachara and Abhidhamma Teachings.

3. Buddhaghosuppatti was a work of Buddhaghosa.

4. Dignaga or Dinnaga was founder of Buddhist logic.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following events during the British rule:

1. Santhal rebellion

2. Indigo revolt

3. Mappila outbreak

The correct chronological sequence of the above event is:

With reference to Jallianwallah Bagh massacre, consider the following statements:

1. The public meeting was held to protest the the arrest of Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal.

2. The British public protested against the atrocities done by General Dyer.

3. The priests of Golden Temple honored General Dyer and declared him to be a Sikh.

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

In which of the following Gandhian movement, an internal intelligence wing was setup to secure intelligence about government moves and to shadow own errant members?

Which of the following statement is correct regarding the Desai-Liaqat Pact?

Which of the following is/are correct about Indian press during the British period?

1. Pre-censorship was one of the dominant features of British press policy throughout their tenure in India.

2. All publishers are required to have a specific premise of publication under the Press Act of 1835.

3. Both the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 and Indian Press Act of 1910 imposed a security deposits on Indian press.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.