INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Who among the following supported the British during the revolt of 1857?

1. Nizam of Hyderabad

2. Scindia of Gwalior

3. Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements about the Regulating Act of 1773.

1. It paved the way for the establishment of a Supreme Court in Calcutta.

2. It had given the British Government effective and decisive control over the company.

3. The Act had resolve the conflict between the company and its opponents in England.

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

With reference to Public Safety Bill, 1928, consider the following statements:

1. It was proposed by the British government to acquire power to deport 'undesirable' foreigners.

2. It was defeated in the legislature with the help of Swarajists.

3. It was supported by the capitalist class as it prevented foreign investors from investing in India.

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

Which one of the following statements is not correct concerning Krishna Deva Raya?

Consider the following pairs about ‘Administrative units of Mughals’: 

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to Nadir shah's invasion during Mughal period, consider the following statements:

1. Nadir Shah's invasion and plunder of Delhi paved way for Marathas and foreign trading companies to Delhi.

2. He invaded Delhi during the reign on Muhammad Shah.

3. He carried away the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond and Peacock throne of Shahjahan.

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

Which of following were the demands of 19th century nationalists raised against the colonial pattern of finance?

1. Abolition of Salt Tax.

2. Reduction of land revenue.

3. Imposition of Income Tax on the rich.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

What was the 'Saranjami system' in medieval India?

The Revolutionary, Surya Sen was associated with which of the following organisation?

With reference to the Doctrine of Lapse, consider the following statements:

1. It was introduced by Lord Hastings.

2. It allowed British to annex the state if the ruler of a protected state died without a natural heir.

3. Avadh was the first state to be annexed under the doctrine.

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