INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to modern India, the 'Black hole tragedy' in 1750s in Bengal, refers to what?

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 statement(s) is/are correct regarding the development of Local Self Government during the British period?

1. The Royal Commission on Decentralization (1907) recognized the importance of Panchayats at the village level.

2. The Government of India Act, 1919 brought local self-government as a provincial transferred subject.

3. The Simon Commission suggested giving more autonomy to local governments.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Who among the following Mughal emperors was a connoisseur of painting?

Moderates gave economic critique of British rule in India and demanded for economic development of India. Which of the following are the important demands made by moderates for economic development of India?

1. Increase foreign investment in India for development of Indian Economy

2. Increase in import duties to protect and promote Indian Industriesss

3. Reduction in military expenditure

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Arrange the following events in correct chronological order:

1. Formation of Atmiya Sabha

2. Formation of Brahmo Sabha.

3. Formation of Tatvabodhini Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Lahore Session of congress in 1929?

1. Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) was declared as Congress objective.

2. The Congress announced the launching of a civil disobedience movement.

3. 26 January 1930 was fixed as first Republic Day.

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

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R).

Assertion(A): Tippu Sultan planted a Tree of Liberty at Manglore.

Reason(R): He became a member of Jacobian club after French Revolution.

In the context of the above two statements,which one of the following is correct?

With reference to the medieval history of India, Rashtra, Visaya and Bhukti were units of administration of which of the following?

“This personality was prominent in the Labour and Socialist movements, a member of the Fabian Society and Social Democratic Federation, and took an active part in Trade Union work among unskilled labourers.”

Which of the following personality is described in the above passage?