INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements during Gupta Period:

1. Vaishnavism became very popular.

2. The Gods were activated by their unions with the respective consorts.

3. This was the period of evolution of Vajrayanism and the Buddhist tantric cults.

4. Idol worship became a common Feature of Hinduism from Gupta period onwards.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following was the biggest contribution of the Home Rule League movement during the period of 1915-1917?

With reference to the Harijan campaign of Gandhiji, consider the following statements:

1. The campaign was launched immediately after Non Cooperation Movement.

2. Gandhiji opposed the activities of Harijan Sevak Sangh initiated by educated Dalit community including BR Ambedkar.

3. Gandhiji asked masses to go against traditional shastras if it promoted untouchability.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

Congress condemned the Government of India Act, 1935 as "totally disappointing" but still it fought elections in 1937 with the objective of ?

The Pashupati is the only possibly male deity of Indus Valley Civilization, as depicted on various seals.

Pashupati was not surrounded by which of the following animal?

Consider the following statements and identify the Ancient Indian dynasty:

1. They had a flourishing Roman Trade.

2. The important port towns were Brigukachchaha, Kalyana and Sind.

3. Ujjain, Nasik, Paithan, Pataliputra, Benares were other major trade centers.

4. Trade was badly affected by the Huna Invasions.

Consider the following statements with respect to Alauddin Khalji.

1. Alauddin had made Siri his capital and had built a fort out there “Mainly for administrative convenience”.

2. He organized and introduced a countrywide spy system.

3. He reintroduced the Iqta System abolished by Iltutmish

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following methods was/were used by the indigo farmers during the Indigo revolt of 1859-60?

1. Peaceful demonstrations

2. Social boycotts

3. Maintenance of band of Lathiyals (armed retainers)

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Lahore Session of congress in 1929?

1. Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) was declared as Congress objective.

2. The Congress announced the launching of a civil disobedience movement.

3. 26 January 1930 was fixed as first Republic Day.

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

Consider the following statements regarding the socio religious reform movements:

1. The social base of the reform movements was the newly emerging middle class.

2. The Indian reformers focussed on westernization rather than modernization.

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