INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following was/were the means used by nationalist press to circumvent government's restrictions on it during the national movement?

1. Professing loyalty to the British and the Queen before criticizing their policies.

2. Quoting from foreign press which was critical of British policies.

3. Dressing up criticism as an advice or warning to the British.

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In the context of Ancient Indian political history, which of the following Mahajanpada(s) was/were republics?

1. Kapilavastu

2. Vaishali

3. Kaushambi

4. Kosala

5. Avanti

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Consider the following statements in the context of 'Arya Samaj':

1. It aimed at revival of Hinduism.

2. It upheld the superiority of men over women.

3. It started Shuddhi movement to reconvert to the Hindu folds the converts to Christianity and Islam.

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

With regard to the ideas promoted by the Theosophical movement in India during the later half of 19th century, consider the following statements:

1. Its main aim was to spread Christianity in India.

2. It promoted the idea of Universal Brotherhood.

3. It rejected the hindu beliefs in re- incarnation and karma.

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

A split in the congress was avoided in Calcutta Congress, 1906 by electing a president acceptable to both Moderates and Extremists. Who among the following was elected as president for this session?

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? 

Which of the following factors resulted in popular support for Home rule league?

1. The world war destroyed the myth of racial superiority of colonial powers.

2. Heavy taxation and high prices during the world war.

3. Failure of the congress to launch mass movement under moderate leadership.

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Consider the followings about ‘Kathakali’

1. Kathakali, one of the main forms of classical dance-drama of India.

2. It is based on subject matter from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and stories from Shaiva literature.

3. Traditionally, kathakali is performed exclusively by men and young boys who play the parts of both males and females.

4. Stylized gestures and facial expressions follow the rules of bharata natyam.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Capitalist and business class during the Indian National movement?

1. The Capitalist Class opposed the Swadeshi movement and Non-cooperation movement but openly supported Civil Disobedience movement.

2. FICCI participated in the 'First Round Table Conference'.

3. Capitalists supported the government in Public Safety Bill intended to contain communists.

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Consider the following pairs:

1. Deva Raya II : Vittala Swamy & Hazara Ramaswamy Temples

2. Mohammad Adil Shah: Gol Gumbaj & Whispering Gallery

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?