INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements:

1. The Regulating Act of 1773 formally recognized the British Parliament’s right to control Indian affairs.

2. The Act of 1781 sought to address the ambiguities in the Act of 1773.

3. The Pitt’s India Act was legislated to ensure greater autonomy for the East Indian Company in matters of public administration.

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

With reference to British policies in India, what is the term 'Imperial Preferences' related to?

Who was the Delhi sultan to impose jizya even on the Brahmins?

Consider the followings about ‘Shamshuddin Iltutmish’ :

1. Real Founder of Delhi Sultantate

2. Introduced two principal Tanka & Jital Coins

3. Created ‘Turkan i Chahalgani'

4. He banned ‘Iqta System’ in administration.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Who among the following medieval rulers was called as a “Zinda Pir” - “a living saint”?

Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the acceptance of office by congress in provinces in 1937- 39?

1. Congress formed ministries in all the provinces.

2. Mahatma Gandhi never supported the acceptance of ministries by congress members.

3. Provincial Governments were formed as per the proposals of Government of India Act, 1935.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements regarding the Nehru Report of 1928.

1. Nehru Report recommended India’s independence with the dominion status.

2. The central government to be headed by a governor-general, appointed by the British Government

3. It accepted the principle of separate electorate.

4. M. A. Jinnah voted in favour of the report.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who among the following Mughal emperors persecuted Sikhism?

Consider the following events.

1. Coronation of Harihara-I of Vijayanagara empire

2. Foundation of Bahmani kingdom

3. Arrival of Portuguese in india

4. Death of Firuz tughlaq

What is the correct chronological sequence of these events?

Consider the following events in Mohammed bin tughlaq’s reign.

1. Qarachil expedition

2. Taxation in the Doab

3. Transfer of capital

4. Introduction of Token currency

The Correct chronological sequence of these events is: