INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Where do we find the maximum concentration of Harappan sites?

Government of India Act 1935 was the outcome of

1. Simon Commission Report

2. Nehru Report

3. Third Round Table Conference.

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How did the Industrial Revolution in England affect the Britain's economic relations with India during company's rule?

1. It led to emergence of local manufacturing class in England which opposed trade activities of East India Company.

2. One sided free trade to benefit British manufacturers was initiated by Charter Act of 1853.

3. Indian export of indigo and tea decreased.

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Which of the following was/were the roles played by the Indian Army during British rule in India?

1. It defended the British Empire from foreign rivals such as Dutch East India company army.

2. It safeguarded the British supremacy from the internal revolts.

3. It was used for extending and defending the British Empire in Africa.

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Which of the following methods were adopted by peasants during the Indigo Revolt of 1859-60?

1. Physical Resistance and attack on factories

2. Non-payment of rent

3. Boycott of foreign goods

4. Legal machinery to enforce their rights

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

Consider the following statements with regard to Swadeshi Movement:

1. The militant nationalists wanted to restrict the movement in the Bengal unlike the Moderates.

2. The moderates wanted to boycott only foreign goods unlike the extremists who wanted to boycott every form of cooperation with government.

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

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?

Which of following were the demands of 19th century nationalists raised against the colonial pattern of finance?

1. Abolition of Salt Tax.

2. Reduction of land revenue.

3. Imposition of Income Tax on the rich.

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Consider the following statements:

1. Lord Macaulay headed the first Law commission to codify Indian Laws.

2. Charles Wood proposed Downward Filtration theory for the education of Indians.

3. William Bentinck tried to abolish female Infanticide.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?