INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

The role of the nationalist press in early 19th century was:

1. To get a share in the lucrative printing business.

2. Political education and mobilization of common man.

3. To come out with sharp criticism of government policies.

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

With reference to Simon Commission, consider the following statements:

1. The provision of this kind of Commission was part of the 1919 reforms.

2. The haste in appointment of such commission was due to internal politics of England.

3. It only consisted of the members of British Parliament and absence of any Indian was a main reason of its opposition.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

What was the main intention behind the Cripps Mission?

Upanayana ceremony does not achieve which one of the followings?

Regarding the Swadeshi and Boycott movement, consider the following statements:

1. 'Self-government' was declared as the goal of the Indian National Congress during this movement.

2. There was an internal conflict within the Congress during the movement.

3. The current national anthem of Bangladesh was composed during this movement only.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

Which of the following statements is correct ?

Which of the following did not occur during the Governor Generalship of Warren Hastings?

Consider the following statements with reference to the INA upsurges:

1. Sardar Patel advised the rebel members to continue the agitation till independence.

2. Gandhiji lauded the efforts undertaken by ratings and fully supported their mutiny.

3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted Muslim INA members to surrender before the authority instead of striking.

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

Consider the following organisations:

1. Abhinav Bharat

2. Anushilan Samiti

3. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)

Which of the above mentioned organisations was/ were engaged in assassination of oppressive officials?

The Revolt of 1857 saw wide participation of the Zamindars. This was because:

1. Their land rights fortified with frequent use of a quo Warranto by the administration.

2. Loss of status for them in the village.

3. Their estates confiscated by the administration and hence, suddenly found themselves without the source of income.

4. They formed the well-read and educated class who had feelings on Nationalism inculcated in them.

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