INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The year 1885 marks the beginning of a new epoch in Indian History. Which of the following can be regarded as the cause/s for the growth of Indian Nationalism ?

1. Racialism

2. Administrative Unification of India

3. Influence of European Historical researchers

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Consider the following statements about the “Doctrine of lapse” implemented by Lord Dalhousie.Which of the following statement(s) is/arecorrect?

1. Dalhousie made use of 'Doctrine of Lapse' for the first time in India as a part of Britisher's annexation policy.

2. After the death of a ruler, the adopted heir could not rule the state without prior British approval.

3. Satara was the first Indian state to be annexed under the doctrine.

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Which among the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Which of the following observations about the Quit India Movement is/are incorrect?

1. B.R. Ambedkar along with his party took part in the movement.

2. Workers joined the movement in much smaller numbers compared to the Civil Disobedience Movement of the 1930s.

3. It was a non-violent movement.

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Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The charge in Meerut Conspiracy case was that S.A Dange, Shaukat Usmani and Muzaffar Ahmad entered into a conspiracy to establish a branch of the Comintern( Communist International) in India.

2. In Alipore conspiracy case, Aurobindo Ghosh was acquitted.

3. The failed Ghadar conspiracy was led to First Lahore conspiracy trial case.

4. Rajendra Lahiri, Ashfaqulla Khan, Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil and Thakur Roshan Singh were awarded capital punishment in 'Second Lahore Conspiracy' trial case.

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Consider the following statements about the “Doctrine of Lapse” implemented by Lord Dalhousie:

1. It restricted the right of adopted son to succeed to the personal property of chieftain.

2. Satara was the first Indian state to be annexed.

3. After the death of a ruler, the adopted heir could still rule the state with prior British approval.

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What was the aim of British colonism in India in 19th century?

The Jesuit missionary who had discussions with Akbar was?

Consider the following pairs:

1. Banawali :  Haryana

2. Chanhu Daro : Sindh

3. Dholavira : Gujarat

4. Kalibangan : Rajasthan

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In the context of Ancient Indian political history, which of the following Mahajanpada(s) was/were republics?

1. Kapilavastu

2. Vaishali

3. Kaushambi

4. Kosala

5. Avanti

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