INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the followings about ‘Buddhist Shrines’ :

1. Astamahasthanas are eight great holy places related to Buddhism

2. Angkor Wat built by Suryavarman II and it was first devoted to Vishnu and later to Buddhist.

3. Bamyan caves represented the classic blended style of Mathura art of 6th century

4. Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi tree are located at Bodh Gaya.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements :

1. Mahmud of Ghazni attacked Kanauj in the year 1018.

2. “Shahnama” was written in the Persian language.

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

Which among the following most appropriately describes the term Dikus?

Which of the following acts was /were associated with Pabna revolt?

1. Rent Act of 1859

2. Bengal Tenancy Act of 1885

3. Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to history of India what do the terms 'Chauth and Sardeshmukhi' refer to?

Consider the following events in Mohammed bin tughlaq’s reign.

1. Qarachil expedition

2. Taxation in the Doab

3. Transfer of capital

4. Introduction of Token currency

The Correct chronological sequence of these events is:

Which of the following was/were the cause(s) of failure of the revolt of 1857?

1. Kashmir and Nepal helped in suppressing the revolt.

2. It was mainly feudal in character.

3. Lack of coordination in the uprisings in different parts of India.

4. For the British, major wars outside India concluded by 1856.

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

Which of the following were part of fundamental rights resolution passed at the Karachi session of Indian National Congress?

1. Freedom of speech and expression

2. Neutrality of state in religious affairs

3. Universal adult franchisee

4. Right to property

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Which among the following is not a committee/commission on education?

Consider the following statements concerning feudalism in India.

1. There was no serfdom in the feudal society of India

2. The peasantry was in a dominant position in relation to the samantas.

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