INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to 1857 revolt, consider the following statements.

1. The annexation of Indian States by company led to deterioration in income of artisans and Indian handicraftsman. So this group participated in 1857 revolt.

2. British rule in India led to rise in status of traditional Zamindars so this group supported company during 1857 revolt.

3. Abolition of sati, support to widow remarriages and women education caused discontent in large sections of Indian society.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Who were ‘Jagirdars’ during the reign of Akbar ?

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Quit India movement?

1. There was a complete absence of anti-zamindar violence.

2. Muslims participation was highest as compared to other movements in 20th century.

3. Government officials of lower levels in police and administration supported the movement.

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Which among the following leaders led marches to protest against British salt tax during Civil Disobedience movement?

1. C. Rajgopalachari

2. K. Kelappan

3. Sarojini Naidu

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What were the causes of the failure of the revolt of 1857?

1. It had a limited territorial spread.

2. Big zamindars and moneylenders did not join in and in fact worked against the revolt.

3. Lack of Hindu- Muslim unity amongst Indians.

4. Poor organization of the revolt and lack of coordination.

5. Lack of unity among the Indians except for the fact that they had a clear understanding of the British rulers and a coherent political ideology.

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Consider the following statements.

1. Microliths are associated with Mesolithic age

2. Burzahom - an important Neolithic site - is in Kashmir

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

Which of the following were the causes that led to the failure of the 1857 revolt?

1. Limited territorial base as Central and western India remained mostly unaffected by the revolt.

2. Lack of coordination between the rebels.

3. Lack of resources of the rebels as compared to the British.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Zamindari settlement system?

1. Zamindar was recognized as the owner of land.

2. Zamindar was responsible for the payment of land revenue.

3. It was prevelant in the majority of total area under British India.

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Consider the following statements regarding 'Revolutionary Terrorism' in India:

1. Muslim participation in revolutionary terrorist groups was less.

2. After decline of Swadeshi movement, there was decrease in revolutionary terrorist activities in India.

3. Revolutionay terrorists groups in India opted to follow in the footsteps of Russian Nihilists.

Which of statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following nationalist leaders were associated with the Indian Association?

1. Surendranath Banerjee

2. Anand Mohan Bose

3. Dwarkanath Ganguli

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