INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following in context of basic tenets of Gandhi’s Technique of satyagraha:

1. Gandhiji Satyagraha was based on truth and nonviolence.

2. A satyagrahi was not to submit what he considered as wrong but always remain truthful , non –violent and fearless.

3. Satyagrahi should be ready to accept suffering in his struggle against the evil-doer and this suffering was to be a part of his love for truth.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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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Consider the following statements with reference to Cabinet Mission Plan:

1. It was sent to negotiate the terms for the transfer of power to Indians.

2. It proposed a federal structure for India.

3. Both Congress and Muslim League accepted the plan and agreed on interim government.

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

Upon the outbreak of the second world war in 1939, who among the following leaders advocated for immediate mass Satyagraha?

1. Gandhiji

2. Subhas Chandra Bose

3. Jawaharlal Nehru

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Consider the following statements:

1.Prakrit was the court language of Mauryans.

2.Sanskrit was the court language of Guptas.

Which of the statements given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following statements are correct about India in the 18th century?

1. Stagnant agriculture

2. Self-sufficient villages

3. Closed economy

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The term 'Thillana' is related to which of the following?

Consider the following statements about 18th century India:

1. The period witnessed the rapid decentralisation of political power in India.

2. The period witnessed a decline in arts and culture during the period due to increase in political conflicts and economic stagnation.

3. The period saw increased religious and communal strife due to the conservative religious policies of Muslim emperors such as Tipu Sultan.

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

Which of the following features can be associated with Indian judiciary during the British period?

1. Judicial system became complicated.

2. The rule of law was established.

3. Codified laws were introduced.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about the Brahmo Samaj movement?

1. It was against idolatry

2. It was against priesthood

3. It allowed only selected sacrifices

4. It accepted the doctrine of karma.

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