INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the followings about ‘Concept of Nirvana’ in Buddhism:

1. The concept of Nirvana in Buddhism is entirely different from the Hinduism.

2. Buddhism denied the concept of Moksha.

3. It defines Nirvana has to getting rid of Cycle of Death and birth.

4. To achieve nirvana one should follow moral code of Conduct.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Ramakrishna Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It believed in the cult of bhakti and yoga.

2. It advocated the doctrine of service of all beings.

3. It recognised the utility of image for the worship of God.

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

Consider the following pairs :

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Which one of the following pairs is not correct?

Consider the following statements and identify the Ancient Indian dynasty:

1. They had a flourishing Roman Trade.

2. The important port towns were Brigukachchaha, Kalyana and Sind.

3. Ujjain, Nasik, Paithan, Pataliputra, Benares were other major trade centers.

4. Trade was badly affected by the Huna Invasions.

Which of the following factors led to the split of Arya Samaj in 1893?

1. Consumption of Meat vs. Vegetarianism

2. Anglicised vs. Sanskrit based education

3. Under-age marriage

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Pitt's India Act, 1784?

1. It led to formation of Board of Control to guide and control the work of Court of Directors.

2. It subordinated the Bombay and Madras Presidency to Bengal in questions of war, diplomacy and revenue.

3. Company retained its monopoly over trade in China but lost its monopoly over trade in India except for tea.

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In response to which of the following complete Independence was declared as the aim of congress in Lahore session 1929?

With reference to Raja Rammohan Roy, Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. He campaigned and wrote in favor of widow remarriage in Tattva Bodhini patrika.

2. He propagated monotheism and protested against practices of Vaishnavism.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Permanent settlement of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis?

1. Zamindars and revenue collectors were made owners of the lands in their zamindaris.

2. The ownership of land was made herediatry and transferable.

3. The land revenue to be paid by the peasants to zamindars was fixed.

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