INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following were the grievances of the orthodox Indians against british rule?

1. Protection and encouragement given to the Christian missionaries by the British government.

2. Resentment against the social reforms and humanitarian measures introduced by the British government.

3. British policy of taxing lands belonging to temples, mosques and charitable institutions.

4. Neglect of the Indian culture by the Britishers.

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Consider following statements with reference to peasants movements related to Gandhiji:

1. Champaran movement was chiefly directed against Government.

2. Khaira (Kheda) Satyagrah intended to claim the relaxation in revenue payment on account of drought and crop failure.

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

Consider the following statements regarding "Subsidiary Alliance":

1. Lord Wellesley invented the "Subsidiary Alliance" system.

2. Its aim was also to save the Company's Empire from Napoleon.

3. Internal affairs of the state coming under the system, were largely unaffected.

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

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

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Quit India movement?

1. There was a complete absence of anti-zamindar violence.

2. Muslims participation was highest as compared to other movements in 20th century.

3. Government officials of lower levels in police and administration supported the movement.

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Which of the following statements about the Rowlatt Act are correct?

The moderates submitted their grievances/demands in the form of petitions before the British Government. Which of the following was not one of these early demands?

In which of the following Harappan Cities, a signboard was discovered?

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.

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He laid the foundation for first railway line connecting Bombay to Thane and undertook many public welfare related works like separate Public Works Department in every province. During his rule, Hindu Widows Remarriage Act was passed. The above description best describes which of the following Governor Generals?