INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following reforms were undertaken by Warren Hastings?

1. Setting up of Dual system of government in Bengal.

2. Setting up of a Supreme Court at Calcutta.

3. Incorporation of Indians in higher positions of administration to further stengthen the foreign rule.

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Consider the following statements about the Regulating Act of 1773.

1. It paved the way for the establishment of a Supreme Court in Calcutta.

2. It had given the British Government effective and decisive control over the company.

3. The Act had resolve the conflict between the company and its opponents in England.

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

Consider the following statements in the context of INA agitation:

1. Mass pressure against the trial of INA Prisoner of wars, sometimes described as an edge of a volcano, brought about a decisive shift in Government’s Policy.

2. Defense of INA Prisoners in the Court was organized by Kailash Nath Katju and Asaf Ali among others.

3. Muslim League, RSS and Unionist Party also among others supported INA cause.

4. INA Day was celebrated on 12, December 1945.

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

Consider the following:

1. Vinaya Pitaka regulates monastic life and the daily affairs of monks and nuns according to rules attributed to the Buddha.

2. Sutta Pitaka pleads for protection of cattle, declaring them to be givers of Annada(food), Vannada (Beauty) and Sukhada(happiness)

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

With reference to the Mughal ruler Farrukhsiyar, consider the following statements:

1. He came to power with the help of Sayyid brothers.

2. He defeated and executed the Sikh leader Banda Bahadur.

3. He granted the 'golden farman' to the East India company for duty-free trading rights in Bengal .

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about the wahabi movement?

1. It was founded in 1810 as a religio-political movement.

2. In Its religious aspect it was a reform movement to remove abuses from the Islamic society.

3. In its political aspect it was a movement to revive and restore Muslim power in India.

4. The movement first began in Rohilkhand.

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Which of the following was/were the recommendations of Hunter commission of 1882?

1. Primary education should be imparted through vernacular languages.

2. Transfer of control of primary education to district and municipal boards.

3. Universities should be completely brought under the State's control.

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How did the Industrial Revolution in England affect the Britain's economic relations with India during company's rule?

1. It led to emergence of local manufacturing class in England which opposed trade activities of East India Company.

2. One sided free trade to benefit British manufacturers was initiated by Charter Act of 1853.

3. Indian export of indigo and tea decreased.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the outcome of Gandhi- Irwin Pact?

1. The Government conceded the right to make salt for personal consumption.

2. Congress suspended Civil Disobedience Movement.

3. Congress agreed to participate in 3rd round table conference.

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With reference to Champaran Satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. It was during this movement that Gandhiji formulated the policy of Satyagraha.

2. At Champaran, the cultivators were forced to cultivate under the tinkathia system.

3. Rajendra Prasad and J.B. Kriplani participated in this satyagraha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?