INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The Ancient Monuments Act passed in British era made it obligatory on the part of the Government & local authorities to preserve the monuments of archaeological importance and their destruction an offence. Which British Viceroy was responsible for the Act?

Nandas, first Shudra Dynasty, the rulers of Magadha were patrons of which of the followings?

The Great Famine of Bengal 1943 was largely a man-made famine because :

Which of the following were the consequences of the revolt of 1857?

1. The British Crown assumed the direct responsibility of the country and the rule of East India Company was dissolved.

2. The era of annexations of princely states ended.

3. The title of Governor-General was done away with and the Crown’s representative came to be known as the Viceroy.

4. India was made to bear the entire financial burden of the outbreak and suppression of the revolt.

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With reference to the impact of the British Rule on Indian agriculture, consider the following statements:

1. British policies of Mahalwari and Ryotwari led to the development of agriculture whereas policies of Permanent settlement deteriorated it.

2. British policies increased the percentage of population dependent on agriculture.

3. Commercialization of agriculture led to the exploitation of cultivators by money lenders and merchants .

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to rebellions against British, consider the following statements:

1. There was no major armed rebellion before 1857.

2. The scholarly and priestly class often incited the rebellion against the British rule.

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

Consider the following statements about the Regulating Act of 1773.

1. It paved the way for the establishment of a Supreme Court in Calcutta.

2. It had given the British Government effective and decisive control over the company.

3. The Act had resolve the conflict between the company and its opponents in England.

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

Which of the following methods were followed during the Swadeshi movement of 1905?

1. Traditional folk theatre forms such as Jatra’s were used to reach to masses.

2. Social work during famines and epidemics.

3. Strikes in Tea plantations of Assam.

4. National schools were setup across the country.

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Which of the following factors led to the split of Arya Samaj in 1893?

1. Consumption of Meat vs. Vegetarianism

2. Anglicised vs. Sanskrit based education

3. Under-age marriage

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With reference to Nadir shah's invasion during Mughal period, consider the following statements:

1. Nadir Shah's invasion and plunder of Delhi paved way for Marathas and foreign trading companies to Delhi.

2. He invaded Delhi during the reign on Muhammad Shah.

3. He carried away the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond and Peacock throne of Shahjahan.

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