INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the 'Wardha scheme of Basic Education' in 1937. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The main principle behind this scheme was learning through activity.

2. This scheme was formulated by Dr. Abul Kalam Azad committee.

3. This scheme provided for first 10 years of schooling to be an integral part of a free and compulsory nationwide education system.

4. Both Wardha scheme and Hunter Commission laid importance on education being imparted through vernacular language.

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What was the 'Saranjami system' in medieval India?

Consider the following mentioned legislations:

1. Sarda Act, 1930

2. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

3. Bengal Regulation Act, 1829

Which among the above was/were legislations affecting women?

Cunningham Circular' during the Civil Disobedience Phase was issued in response to:

The year 1885 marks the beginning of a new epoch in Indian History. Which of the following can be regarded as the cause/s for the growth of Indian Nationalism ?

1. Racialism

2. Administrative Unification of India

3. Influence of European Historical researchers

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Dual Government was established in Bengal as an immediate effect of which of the following event ?

Consider the followings about ‘Humayunnama’:

1. Gulbadan Begum wrote Humayunnama

2. It is important in understanding gender relations in medieval India.

3. Begam witnessed the reign of the three Mughal emperors: Humayun, Akbar and Jahangir

4. Her interest was people and not events

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Sir Charles Wood’s Despatch on Education came to be considered as the Magna Carta of English education in India. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about it?

1. It underemphasised the importance of Vernacular languages

2. It supported the education of women

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With respect to education and empowerment of women during freedom struggle, consider the following statements.

1. Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar founded Sanskrit college at Calcutta, to improve women education in India.

2. In western India, Professor D K Karve made efforts for promotion of women education and widow remarriage.

3. Ishawar Chandra Vidya Sagar founded the Bethune school.

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

"Located in the central-western part of Indian Peninsula. An important hinder land for Gujarat Ports. Many wars were fought for it possession. The Sakas and Satavahans fought in 1-2nd Century. Marthas and Rajputs fought in 18th Century". In the context of above statement the geographical location refers to which of the following place?