INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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?

Consider the followings about ‘Concept of Nirvana’ in Buddhism:

1. The concept of Nirvana in Buddhism is entirely different from the Hinduism.

2. Buddhism denied the concept of Moksha.

3. It defines Nirvana has to getting rid of Cycle of Death and birth.

4. To achieve nirvana one should follow moral code of Conduct.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Congress ministers resigned in the seven provinces in 1939 because :

Consider the following statements:

1. Gopal Hari Deshmukh 'Lokhitawadi' advocated the principle of rationality and secularism.

2. Satya Prakash started by Karsondas Mulji advocated against caste rigidities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Indigo Rebellion of 1860:

1. The decline in economic importance of Indigo as an export item was a contributory factor to the unrest among the peasants.

2. The rebellion was not supported by landlords and was ignored by the pro-landlord Calcutta press.

3. A Bengali play ‘Neel Darpan’ was translated into English by Michael Madhusudan Dutt to depict the atrocities committed against indigo planters.

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

Consider the following statements.

1. In Lucknow session, Congress accepted Muslim league’s demand of separate electorate for Muslims

2. In Karachi session, Congress adopted a resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy

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

Which one of the following statements is not correct concerning the economic and social life under Delhi Sultanate?

The British rule in India had led to drain of wealth of India.Which of the following statements are true about this?

1. 'Home Charges' included pension of British Indian officers.

2. The 'Council Bills' were exchanged in rupees in India.

3. The 'Council Bills' were issued by the Governor General of India/Viceroy of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Match List – I with List – II  

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R).

Assertion(A):In Mughal period, agriculture production was slow increase or near stagnation.

Reason(R): There is sufficient evidence to show gradual expansion.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?