INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements regarding the socio religious reform movements:

1. The social base of the reform movements was the newly emerging middle class.

2. The Indian reformers focussed on westernization rather than modernization.

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

Regarding the Desai-Liaqat Pact, which of the following statement is correct?

Consider the following pairs :

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

Who among the following wrote 'Mahabhashya' a commentary on Sanskrit book Ashtadhyayi ?

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 

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The impoverishment of the Indian peasantry was a direct result of the transformation of the agrarian structure due to-

1. Colonial economic policies.

2. Ruin of the handicrafts leading to over overcrowding of land.

3. The new land revenue system

4. Colonial administrative and judicial system.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the impact of the British Rule on Indian agriculture, consider the following statements:

1. British policies of Mahalwari and Ryotwari led to the development of agriculture whereas policies of Permanent settlement deteriorated it.

2. British policies increased the percentage of population dependent on agriculture.

3. Commercialization of agriculture led to the exploitation of cultivators by money lenders and merchants .

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following offers were made in 'August Offer'?

1. An immediate expansion of Imperial Legislative council by enlarging Indian representation.

2. The establishment of war advisory council consisting of representatives of British India and Indian states.

3. The promotion of practical steps to arrive on an agreement on the form of post war representative body.

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Which among the following dynasty never patronized Jainism?

Which of the following social reformers contributed to the cause of Widow remarriage?

1. Vishnu Shastri Pandit

2. Jyotiba Phule

3. Karsondas Mulji

4. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.