INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following can be attributed to the growth of Communalism at the end of 19th Century?

1. Growth of Militant Nationalism divided society on communal grounds.

2. Economic backwardness of the country also played a role in growth of communalism.

3. High unemployment among the educated led to appeal for reservation based on religion, caste and province to secure larger share in existing limited employment opportunities.

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With reference to medieval India, what policies were carried forward by Akbar, which were first initiated by Shershah Suri?

1. Tolerance to persons of all communities

2. Provincial Government

3. Land revenue system

4. Currency System

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Consider the following statement regarding the Munda Revolt:

1. The revolt rose in Central parts of India.

2. It fought against the system of common lands holding by the jagirdars, thikadars and moneylender.

3. It aimed to establish sovereign rule in the land.

4. This revolt finds its root in a religious movement.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

Which of the following could be the reasons for not initiating an Immediate movement by Gandhiji after the World War-II started?

1. Gandhiji and some other dominant leaders felt that the cause of Allies was just.

2. Gandhiji believed that there is an absence of Hindu-Muslim unity in the country.

3. He felt that masses were not ready for the struggle at that moment.

4. Gandhiji was of the opinion that Congress organization at the time was weak and had been corrupted during their 28 months rule.

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"During his time the Communal Award was announced through which separate communal electorates were set up which led to ending the 'fast unto death' by Gandhiji in Yeravada jail. Also during his tenure, the All India Kisan Sabha and Congress Socialist Party were founded as the socialist trend and the peasant demands reached their highest peak." In the above given passage 'his' refers to which of the following Viceroys?

Where do we find the three phases, viz Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Cultures in sequence?

With reference to history of India what do the terms 'Chauth and Sardeshmukhi' refer to?

Regarding Dadabhai Naoroji’s Drain of Wealth theory, the main constituents of Home charges were which of the following?

1. Dividend to the shareholders of the East India Company

2. Interest on Public Debt rose abroad

3. Civil and Military charges

4. Store purchased in England

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Consider the followings about ‘Feroz Tuglaq’

1. He was a liberal Muslim ruler.

2. His autobiography is ‘Futuhat –i- Firozshahi’

3. Firoz Tuglaq brought Ashokan Inscription to Delhi to decipher it.

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

Consider the following statements:

1. Vesara style of temple architecture was developed by Chalukyas of Badami

2. The Chalukyan town of Badami is known as town of temples.

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