INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to Indian National Congress session at Lucknow in 1916, consider the following statements:

1. It was presided over by Annie Besant.

2. At this session extremists were accepted back into Congress.

3. Congress decided to oppose Muslim League's demand of separate electorate for Muslims.

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

Which among the following is/are correct about the "Factories" setup by East India Company in India?

1. These were centres of manufacturing activity.

2. These were fortified areas within which warehouse and offices were located.

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Quit India movement was not characterized by which of the following?

Which among the following was/were not the teachings of the ‘Brahmo Samaj’?

1. It denounced polytheism and idol worship.

2. It discarded faith in divine avataras (incarnations)

3. It accepted that scripture could enjoy the status of ultimate authority.

4. It took definite and firm stand on doctrine of karma and transmigration of soul.

5. It criticized the caste system.

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With reference to Inland Emigration Act of 1859, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. According to this act, plantation workers were not permitted to leave the tea gardens without permission.

2. Plantation workers successfully participated in Non-Cooperation movement and repealed the act.

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Which of the following factors is/are responsible for the spread of Nationalism in India in 19th century?

1. Rise of western thought and education

2. Growth of nationalist newspapers

3. Improved transport and communication links

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Which of the following was the famous Indian work translated in to Arabic as “Khalila wa Dimna”?

Cunningham Circular' during the Civil Disobedience Phase was issued in response to:

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Mongols under Chenghiz khan invaded India during the reign of Balban

2. The Chenghiz khan’s army plundered the Ganga Yamuna doab and caused huge loss of life and property.

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With respect to the Indian Councils Act of 1892, consider the following statements:

1. The members to the Imperial and Provincial legislative councils could be indirectly elected.

2. The members of the councils were given powers to propose amendments to the budget.

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