INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following statements are correct about the Brahmo Samaj movement?

1. It was against idolatry

2. It was against priesthood

3. It allowed only selected sacrifices

4. It accepted the doctrine of karma.

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With reference to the position of 'Peshwa' in the Maratha kingdom, consider the following statements:

1. It was created as a hereditary position equivalent to modern day prime minister.

2. The peshwa was ranked in order below the Chatrapati or the king.

3. Shivaji was the first peshwa of the Maratha empire.

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

Which of the following were part of fundamental rights resolution passed at the Karachi session of Indian National Congress?

1. Freedom of speech and expression

2. Neutrality of state in religious affairs

3. Universal adult franchisee

4. Right to property

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Consider the following statements about the Battle of Plassey:

1. The English army showed no military superiority in the Battle.

2. As a result of this Battle, the Company received Zamindari rights over some regions .

3. After the Battle, Private trades of British merchants were still taxed.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Identify the correct pair of kings and their Tombs

Consider the following statements.

1. M.A. Jinnah was one of the founding members of Muslim League

2. In the 1930s, idea of separate nation-state (Pakistan) was first conceived by M.A. Jinnah

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

Which of the following is/are the outcomes of war between british india and Nepal in 1814 ?

1. Nepal abandoned it's claim on Sikkim areas.

2. The Gurkhas became part of Indian army.

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Which among the following happened during Lytton's time?

1. Grand Delhi Durbar

2. Vernacular Press Act

3. Indian Universities Act

4. Official Secrets Act

5. Arms Act

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With reference to the Wavell Plan of 1945, consider the following statements:

1. Viceroy's executive council was to be converted into interim government.

2. Hindus and Muslims were to be given equal representation in the executive council.

3. The Shimla conference was convened to discuss its provisions.

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

With reference to Dadabhai Naoroji, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. He is referred to as the "The Grand Old Man of India".

2. As the president of Lahore session of Indian National Congress in 1905, he laid down the goal of Self Government or Swaraj.

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