INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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

Which of the following statement is/are correct?

Assertion (A): The Saiyyid Brothers are referred to as 'King-Makers' in Indian history.

Reason (R): They created and dethroned Maratha Chiefs at their will during the early 18th century.

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With reference to the economic history of 18th century, the term 'ijarah' refers to what?

Consider the following statements.

1. Vikramashila University was founded by Pala ruler Dharmapala

2. Valabhi University championed the cause of Vajrayana Buddhism

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

Consider the following statements with reference to Indian National Army (INA)?

1. The idea for the creation of INA was first conceived by Subhash Chandra Bose.

2. The head quarter of INA was at Tokyo.

3. Rani Jhansi regiment was an all women regiment under INA.

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

Which of the following were the immediate reasons behind the launching of Quit India movement?

1. Failure of round table conferences.

2. Rising prices and war time shortages .

3. Reverses suffered by British in South East Asia.

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Which among the following was/were the actions undertaken by the congress ministries in the brief period of 28 months rule in provinces during 1937-39?

1. Restrictions on press was removed.

2. Land reforms and abolition of Zamindari system.

3. Release of political prisoners including revolutionaries.

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Consider the following statements:

1.Prakrit was the court language of Mauryans.

2.Sanskrit was the court language of Guptas.

Which of the statements given above are correctly matched?

Consider the followings about ‘Qutubuddin Aibaq’ :

1. Founder of Syyed Dynasty

2. Laid foundation for Char Minar

3. Built ‘ Quwwat-ul-Islam’, ‘Adhai Din Ka Jhonpara’ mosques

4. Died while playing Chaugan(Polo)

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Who among the following Chola rulers sent an embassy of 72 merchants to China in 1077 ?

Which of the following were the grievances of the orthodox Indians against british rule?

1. Protection and encouragement given to the Christian missionaries by the British government.

2. Resentment against the social reforms and humanitarian measures introduced by the British government.

3. British policy of taxing lands belonging to temples, mosques and charitable institutions.

4. Neglect of the Indian culture by the Britishers.

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