INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

In the early 1860s, there was a sudden increase in access to credit for ryots in the Deccan villages. Which among the following was the reason for this?

With reference to Sangam and Vedic texts, consider the following statements :

1. Both Vedic and Sangam texts are religious in nature.

2. Unlike Vedic texts, Sangam texts do not provide any information on the political and economic life of people

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

The interim government headed by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946 was of great significance, because:

1. The Objective Resolution was passed by this government.

2. Both the Congress and the Muslim League came into an agreement on the partition of the country.

3. Muslim League gave up the Direct-Action Plan before joining this government.

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

"During his time the Communal Award was announced through which separate communal electorates were set up which led to ending the 'fast unto death' by Gandhiji in Yeravada jail. Also during his tenure, the All India Kisan Sabha and Congress Socialist Party were founded as the socialist trend and the peasant demands reached their highest peak." In the above given passage 'his' refers to which of the following Viceroys?

Consider the following statements:

1. Indian Civil Liberties Union was formed to mobilize public opinion against the encroachments on civil liberties.

2. National Planning Committee was set up to draw up a development plan for free India under the chairmanship of Subhas Chandra Bose.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 and soon it became the pivotal participant in the Indian Independence Movement. Which of the following leaders became the President of the organisation during the freedom struggle of India?

1. Rash Behari Bose

2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

3. Rash Behari Ghosh

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

Which of the following was/were the recommendations of Hunter commission of 1882?

1. Primary education should be imparted through vernacular languages.

2. Transfer of control of primary education to district and municipal boards.

3. Universities should be completely brought under the State's control.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The Maratha power suffered from certain basic weaknesses which lead to its downfall. Which of the following is not among the weaknesses?

With reference to Subsidiary Alliance during the company's rule, consider the following statements:

1. Under the system the ruler of Indian state was compelled to accept permanent stationing of a British force.

2. Under this system, British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the state.

3. Indian states were not allowed to employ any European without the approval of British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statement(s) regarding Indian education system of 18th Century is/are correct?

1. There was emphasis on original thoughts in all the fields.

2. Study of physical and natural sciences was encouraged.

3. Centres of higher education were set up only in Southern and Eastern parts of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.