INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the followings about ‘Buddhist texts’

1. Dipavamsa is the oldest historical record of Sri Lanka.

2. Divyavadana, a sankrit text, deals with Mauryan and Sunga History.

3. Udana is a Pali text contains the story of "Blind men and Elephant".

4. Bodhi Vamsa is a mix Sanskrit Pali text which was composed by Upatissa.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements, with reference to Education related development under British rule:

1. The Saddler University Commission recommended a twelve year school course, followed by a three year degree course.

2. Education was a transferred subject under diarchy after Montagu-Chelmsford reforms.

3. Sargeant Plan of Education recommended universal free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 11.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

What was the aim of the Rowlatt Act passed in March 1919?

Consider the following events during freedom struggle of India:

1. Nehru Report

2. Simon Commission

3. Dandi march

4. Communal award

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of above events?

Consider the following pairs about ‘Main Departments of Mughals :

1. Diwan I -Ala - Finance

2. Kama I Saman – Head of Royal Household

3. Sadar us surd – Religious affairs of state

4. Qazi –ul-Quzzat – Judiciary Department

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following best describes the strategy of national movement of Gandhian era?

Mansabdari System introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed in which of the following country?

Consider the following statements.

1. M.A. Jinnah was one of the founding members of Muslim League

2. In the 1930s, idea of separate nation-state (Pakistan) was first conceived by M.A. Jinnah

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

Consider the following pairs: Capital : Kingdom

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?