INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the 'Wardha scheme of Basic Education' in 1937. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The main principle behind this scheme was learning through activity.

2. This scheme was formulated by Dr. Abul Kalam Azad committee.

3. This scheme provided for first 10 years of schooling to be an integral part of a free and compulsory nationwide education system.

4. Both Wardha scheme and Hunter Commission laid importance on education being imparted through vernacular language.

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He laid the foundation for first railway line connecting Bombay to Thane and undertook many public welfare related works like separate Public Works Department in every province. During his rule, Hindu Widows Remarriage Act was passed. The above description best describes which of the following Governor Generals?

With reference to extremist response to partition of Bengal in 1905, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Emergence of ‘samitis’ or Corps of volunteers as a powerful method of mass mobilisation.

2. Establishment of Swadeshi or indigenous enterprises along with boycott of foreign goods.

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Who was the Governor-General of India, when Congress was formed?

The Indian capitalist class preferred constitutional form of struggle to mass civil disobedience because,

1. the mass civil disobedience in a long run, could be a threat for capitalist class itself.

2. being at infant stage, Indian capitalist class was not so powerful to take up mass movement.

3. mass civil disobedience hampered their day to day business.

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

Which one of the following statements is not correct concerning Bahmani Sultanate.

Arrange the following events in correct chronological order:

1. Formation of Atmiya Sabha

2. Formation of Brahmo Sabha.

3. Formation of Tatvabodhini Sabha.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the introduction of Railways during British India?

1. Private contractors who built the railways during British were offered guaranteed return.

2. Railways were built predominantely by capital provided by Indian investors.

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Which among the following were part of Jinnah's fourteen demands?

1. Separation of Sindh from Bombay

2. Separate electrorates for muslims

3. Federal constitution with residual power to provinces.

4. One -third muslim representation in the Central legislature.

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Consider the following events in Mohammed bin tughlaq’s reign.

1. Qarachil expedition

2. Taxation in the Doab

3. Transfer of capital

4. Introduction of Token currency

The Correct chronological sequence of these events is: