INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the contribution of 19th century nationalist in the freedom struggle of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. A.C.Dutt called British Colonialism as "White man's Burden".

2. Sachidanand Sinha made "the drain" as the major theme of his book The Economic History Of India's

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Consider the followings about ‘Prithvi Raj Chauhan III’ :

1. He was the most important successor of Ajayaraj Chauhan.

2. He was a champion who united Ajmer and Delhi.

3. He abducted Sanyogita, the not - unwilling daughter of Bhimadeva- II.

4. He was defeated and executed by Mohammad Ghazini.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Match List – I with List – II  

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Which of the following is/are correct about Indian press during the British period?

1. Pre-censorship was one of the dominant features of British press policy throughout their tenure in India.

2. All publishers are required to have a specific premise of publication under the Press Act of 1835.

3. Both the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 and Indian Press Act of 1910 imposed a security deposits on Indian press.

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Which of the following statements are correct about the Brahmo Samaj movement?

1. It was against idolatry

2. It was against priesthood

3. It allowed only selected sacrifices

4. It accepted the doctrine of karma.

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With reference to the Indian society in the 18th century, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Although the Indian agriculture during the 18th century was technically backward, the peasants committed miracles of production.

2. India exported more than it imported since it was on the whole, self- sufficient.

3. The internal trade in general suffered due to constant warfare, foreign invasions and rise of autonomous provincial rulers.

4. Although there was no uniformity of culture across India yet Hindus and Muslims did not form two distinct societies.

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With reference to Civil Disobedience Movement consider the following pairs:

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

Which of the following methods was/were used by the indigo farmers during the Indigo revolt of 1859-60?

1. Peaceful demonstrations

2. Social boycotts

3. Maintenance of band of Lathiyals (armed retainers)

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Consider the following statements regarding Satyagraha Sabha:

1. It was formed to protest Rowlatt Act.

2. Members of Home Rule Leagues also joined Satyagraha sabha.

3. It led to first mass strike of freedom struggle.

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

Which of the following organised the ‘Pledge movement' ?