INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Match the following Battles which the British fought (List I) with their opponents (List II).

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The 'Pledge of Independence' was officially promulgated during which of the following movements?

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

Consider the following statements regarding changes introduced by lord Cornwallis in Civil Services :

1. He raised the salaries of civil servants to reduce corruption.

2. He made a rule that promotion in civil services would be based on seniority.

3. He enforced the rules against private trade and acceptance of bribes by officials.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'equality before law' concept introduced by the British in 19th century in India:

1. It meant a Shudra and a Brahmin were awarded equal punishment for the same crime.

2. It also meant Europeans and Indians were equal in the eyes of the laws that are enforced over British India.

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

What were the causes of the failure of the revolt of 1857?

1. It had a limited territorial spread.

2. Big zamindars and moneylenders did not join in and in fact worked against the revolt.

3. Lack of Hindu- Muslim unity amongst Indians.

4. Poor organization of the revolt and lack of coordination.

5. Lack of unity among the Indians except for the fact that they had a clear understanding of the British rulers and a coherent political ideology.

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Which of the following statement(s) regarding Indian education system of 18th Century is/are correct?

1. There was emphasis on original thoughts in all the fields.

2. Study of physical and natural sciences was encouraged.

3. Centres of higher education were set up only in Southern and Eastern parts of India.

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Regarding the Desai-Liaqat Pact, which of the following statement is correct?

Which of the following books is considered as the Guptan equivalent to Kautliya’s Arthasastra of the Mauryans?

Which among the following happened during Lytton's time?

1. Grand Delhi Durbar

2. Vernacular Press Act

3. Indian Universities Act

4. Official Secrets Act

5. Arms Act

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