INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following observations about the Quit India Movement is/are incorrect?

1. B.R. Ambedkar along with his party took part in the movement.

2. Workers joined the movement in much smaller numbers compared to the Civil Disobedience Movement of the 1930s.

3. It was a non-violent movement.

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Which of the following statements is not correct concerning Sher Shah?

Which of the following characteristics about the “Subsidiary Alliance” system is/are correct?

1. Permanent stationing of a British force within the allying state’s territory

2. Posting of a British Resident at the state’s court

3. Internal affairs of the state remained largely unaffected.

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Which of the following was a result of the pressure from the allied nations towards seeking active cooperation of Indians, during the second world war?

Consider the following provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935:

1. The establishment of an All India Federation

2. Provincial Autonomy

3. Dyarchy at the centre

Which of the above feature(s) was/were not implemented?

What were the reasons for starting the Quit India Movement?

1. Failure of the August offer.

2. Rising prices of commodities.

3. Japanese aggression.

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Which of the following is/are considered as the reason of Maratha’s defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat?

1. Famine like conditions prevailed in the Maratha camp at Panipat.

2. All the Muslims power of northern India rallied to the side of Ahmed Shah Abdali, the Marathas had to fight alone.

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"Located in the central-western part of Indian Peninsula. An important hinder land for Gujarat Ports. Many wars were fought for it possession. The Sakas and Satavahans fought in 1-2nd Century. Marthas and Rajputs fought in 18th Century". In the context of above statement the geographical location refers to which of the following place?

With reference to the position of 'Peshwa' in the Maratha kingdom, consider the following statements:

1. It was created as a hereditary position equivalent to modern day prime minister.

2. The peshwa was ranked in order below the Chatrapati or the king.

3. Shivaji was the first peshwa of the Maratha empire.

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

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?