INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

What were Bengalee, Hitabadi, and Sanjibani?

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 ancient university doesn't associate with Buddhism?

1. Pushpagiri University

2. Nalanda University

3. Taxasila University

4. Vikramasila University

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Which of the following initiatives were undertaken by Gandhiji during his stay in Africa?

1. Campaign against restriction on Indian migration.

2. Campaign against poll tax and invalidation of Indian marriages.

3. Setting up Natal Indian Congress.

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Consider the following statements.

1. Siri Fort was built by Feroz Tughlaq

2. The city of Jaunpur was built Sikandar Lodi

3. Qutb Minar is so-named since it was built by Qutbuddin Aibak

4. Alai Darwaza built by Alauddin Khilji served as an entrance door to Qutb Minar

Which among the above statement is correct-

The modern educated Indians did not support the revolt of 1857. Which of the following is/are the reasons for it?

1. Rebels inclination towards superstition during revolt.

2. Opposition to social reforms by the rebels.

3. Faith of modern educated Indians in British to modernise India.

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Which of the following was the most important contributions of early nationalists in 19th century India?

British formed a consultative body of the princely states known as Narendra Mandal, Which of the following statements are correct about this?

1. It was established by Royal Proclamation in 1921 on the recommendation of Montford Reforms

2. It used to consider on the issues, among others, the British empire as a whole.

3. The formation of such body was first expressed by Lord Lytton.

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Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battle fought in India in the 18th Century?

During the reign of which great Mughal was tobacco introduced in India?