INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements with reference to some of the officials in the Ancient India.

1. Nagara-shreshthi was the Chief Craftsman of the royal court.

2. Sarthavaha was the leader of bonded labourers.

3. Sandhi-vigrahika was a minister of war and peace.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Consider the following statements.

1. Ashoka’s inscriptions were generally composed in Pali and written in Aramaic script, with the exception of north western part of India.

2. Ashoka’s Kandahar Inscription speaks of the success of his policy with the hunters and fishermen, who gave up killing animals and possibly took to a settled agricultural life.

3. The motive behind Ashoka’s war with Kalinga was commercial

4. Ashoka disbanded and downsized major sections of his army immediately after the Kalinga war.

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

With reference to the Nehru Report (1928), consider the following statements:

1. It was a first major attempt by the Indians to draft a constitutional framework for the country.

2. In order to tackle communal issue, the Report recommended for Joint Electorates and reservation of seats for minorities at an All India Level.

3. The Report provided for the linguistic reorganization of provinces in order to safeguard the linguistic unity of the area and accommodated the wishes of the people.

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

The Revolutionary, Surya Sen was associated with which of the following organisation?

The earliest evidence of a Jewish community settling in India is provided by a charter of a- 

Carving of Naga-Shakha on doorjambs is a characteristic feature of which of the following regional styles of temple architecture?

Consider the following events.

1. Destroyal of chera navy at Trivandrum

2. Conquest of Maldive islands

3. Completion of conquest of srilanka

4. Gangetic expedition

Which of the above occurred during the reign of Raja raja-I ?

Which of the following statements is not correct concerning Sher Shah?

With reference to Jallianwallah Bagh massacre, consider the following statements:

1. The public meeting was held to protest the the arrest of Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal.

2. The British public protested against the atrocities done by General Dyer.

3. The priests of Golden Temple honored General Dyer and declared him to be a Sikh.

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

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?