INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following set of pairs:

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements during Gupta Period:

1. Vaishnavism became very popular.

2. The Gods were activated by their unions with the respective consorts.

3. This was the period of evolution of Vajrayanism and the Buddhist tantric cults.

4. Idol worship became a common Feature of Hinduism from Gupta period onwards.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Mughal rule, what does the term Jizyah refers to?

The impoverishment of the Indian peasantry was a direct result of the transformation of the agrarian structure due to-

1. Colonial economic policies.

2. Ruin of the handicrafts leading to over overcrowding of land.

3. The new land revenue system

4. Colonial administrative and judicial system.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the chronological order for the construction of the following is correct?

1. Taj Mahal

2. Qutab Minar

3. Fatehpur Sikri

4. Agra Fort

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With reference to the Indian society in the 18th century, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Although the Indian agriculture during the 18th century was technically backward, the peasants committed miracles of production.

2. India exported more than it imported since it was on the whole, self- sufficient.

3. The internal trade in general suffered due to constant warfare, foreign invasions and rise of autonomous provincial rulers.

4. Although there was no uniformity of culture across India yet Hindus and Muslims did not form two distinct societies.

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Which of the following is not correct about Rabindranath Tagore?

Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

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After the grant of Diwani in 1765, British first came in conflict with which of the following mountain tribes?

Which of the following measure were demanded by the early nationalists while criticizing the colonial economic policies?

1. Reduction of land revenue

2. Reduction of income tax

3. Abolition of salt tax

4. Imposition of import duties

5. Supporting the policy of free trade

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