INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements :

1. Harisena’s Brihatkathakosh was a medieval work on travel-writing.

2. The chief Indian port in the Eastern coast of India was Tamralipti.

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

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?

With reference to Nadir shah's invasion during Mughal period, consider the following statements:

1. Nadir Shah's invasion and plunder of Delhi paved way for Marathas and foreign trading companies to Delhi.

2. He invaded Delhi during the reign on Muhammad Shah.

3. He carried away the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond and Peacock throne of Shahjahan.

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

Which of the following statements regarding the socio-religious reform movements of early 19th century is/are correct?

1. The movements were mostly spearheaded by the members from the upper castes.

2. The reformers relied on legislation for imposing reforms.

3. These movements created social consciousness at the grass-root level.

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Which of the following activities were associated with Swadeshi Movement?

1. Use of traditional festivals and melas for nationalism

2. Emphasis on 'Atmasakti' or self reliance

3. Boycott of foreign goods

4. Use of samitis or corps of volunteers

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With reference to various expansion and annexation policies of British power in India, consider the following statements:

1. If a ruler of the protected state dies without leaving any heir, his state was subject to annexation.

2. The Indian native ruler(s) under the Subsidiary alliance could neither enter into alliance with any other power nor fight a war without prior permission from the British.

3. The Nizam of Hyderabad was first to enter into a subsidiary alliance with the English.

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

Consider the following statements:

1. Jyotiba Phule founded the Sarvajanik Sabha.

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 among of the following statements are correct?

With reference to the Queen Victoria's Proclamation, 1858, consider the following statements:

1. It declared against further extension of British territorial possessions in India.

2. It provided for entry of Indians in the civil services.

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

Which of the following were Gandhiji’s famous demands before launching Civil Disobedience movement?

1. Introduce total prohibition on liquor

2. Abolish land revenue

3. Abolish salt tax

4. Dominion status to India

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?