INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following pairs :

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

Consider the following statements with regard to Individual Satyagraha:

1. Jawaharlal Nehru was first satyagrahi followed by Vinoba Bhave.

2. Subhah Bose gave the slogan 'Chalo Delhi' during this movement to mobilize people.

3. It gave expression to Indian sentiments that they did not support British in the 2nd World War.

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

“A semi religious sect having influence in the northern districts of Bengal, one of its famous leaders 'Tipu' was motivated by the religious and political motives and took up the cause of the tenanats against the oppression of the Zamindars. The insurgents extended their activities to Garo hills”. Which of the following uprisings associated with the above passage?

Consider the following statements with reference to British administration in first half of 19th Century:

1. As British envisaged Rule of Law, corruption was minimal among lower officials.

2. In the absence of any major revolt, Police was committed to safeguarding people's interest.

3. The new courts and legal system was very expensive which aided rich to oppress the poor.

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

Consider the following about ‘Hinayana & Mahayana’

1. Both adopt one and the same Vinaya (Discipline).

2. Both practice the Four Noble Truths.

3. Those who venerate the bodhisattvas are called the Mahayanists.

4. Those who do not venerate the bodhisattvas are called the Hinayanists.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to 1857 revolt, consider the following statements.

1. The annexation of Indian States by company led to deterioration in income of artisans and Indian handicraftsman. So this group participated in 1857 revolt.

2. British rule in India led to rise in status of traditional Zamindars so this group supported company during 1857 revolt.

3. Abolition of sati, support to widow remarriages and women education caused discontent in large sections of Indian society.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the development of Press in India during British Rule. Consider the following statements:

1. Metcalfe Act removed the requirement of licenses before starting the Press.

2. Vernacular Press Act gave power of seizure of press equipment to District Magistrate but an appeal could be made to a Court of law against the decision of District Magistrate.

3. Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press Act.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was significant for:

1. It made a beginning of representative institutions in India by associating Indians with the law-making process.

2. It initiated the process of decentralisation by restoring the legislative powers to the Bombay and Madras Presidencies.

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

The Non-cooperation movement's programme included which of the following?

1. Boycott of legislative councils

2. Boycott of official titles and honours.

3. Boycott of foreign cloth

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following was/were the cause(s) of failure of the revolt of 1857?

1. Kashmir and Nepal helped in suppressing the revolt.

2. It was mainly feudal in character.

3. Lack of coordination in the uprisings in different parts of India.

4. For the British, major wars outside India concluded by 1856.

Select the correct answer using codes given below.