INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the Nehru Report (1928), consider the following statements:

1. It was a first major attempt by the Indians to draft a constitutional framework for the country.

2. In order to tackle communal issue, the Report recommended for Joint Electorates and reservation of seats for minorities at an All India Level.

3. The Report provided for the linguistic reorganization of provinces in order to safeguard the linguistic unity of the area and accommodated the wishes of the people.

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

Which of the following events shattered the general belief of invincibility of British and encouraged to revolt against British in 1857?

1. French Revolution

2. First Afghan war

3. Crimean War

4. Boer wars

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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 Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press Act.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?

“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?

"It declared a deadline of June 30, 1948 for the transfer of power with lapse of obligation of British government on princely states, in essence it was a reversion of the Cripps Offer." The above line describes which of the following?

Which of the following factors resulted in popular support for Home rule league?

1. The world war destroyed the myth of racial superiority of colonial powers.

2. Heavy taxation and high prices during the world war.

3. Failure of the congress to launch mass movement under moderate leadership.

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Which of the following were the causes of discontent among sepoys with reference to 1857 revolt?

1. Sepoys were often treated with contempt by their British officers.

2. Military forbade them from observing their caste rules.

3. The sepoys neither had economic security nor did they enjoy high prestige in the society.

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What were the causes of the failure of the revolt of 1857?

1. It had a limited territorial spread.

2. Big zamindars and moneylenders did not join in and in fact worked against the revolt.

3. Lack of Hindu- Muslim unity amongst Indians.

4. Poor organization of the revolt and lack of coordination.

5. Lack of unity among the Indians except for the fact that they had a clear understanding of the British rulers and a coherent political ideology.

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The Amara-nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Amara- nayakas were-

‘Shore Committee’ was introduced for which of the following purpose?