INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935:

1. The establishment of an All India Federation

2. Provincial Autonomy

3. Dyarchy at the centre

Which of the above feature(s) was/were not implemented?

Considering the statements about Ramakrishna Mission, Which of the following is/are correct?

1. Ramakrishna mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda.

2. Ramakrishna mission was a deeply religious body and considered itself a sect of Hinduism.

3. Swami Vivekananda rejected materialism of west and favored spiritualism of east to produce happiness for mankind.

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With reference to the first session of Indian National Congress, consider the following statements:

1. It was held at Calcutta in 1885.

2. It was presided over by W C Bonnerjee.

3. Surendranath Banerjee did not attend the session due to the simultaneous session of the Indian National Conference.

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

The moderates constantly campaigned for constitutional and administrative reforms by British. Which of the following constituted such demands of moderates?

1. Demand for better treatment of Indian labour abroad in other British colonies.

2. Defence of civil rights including right to speech and free press.

3. Demand for Universal adult franchise to widen the democratic base.

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With reference to the impact of the British Rule on Indian agriculture, consider the following statements:

1. British policies of Mahalwari and Ryotwari led to the development of agriculture whereas policies of Permanent settlement deteriorated it.

2. British policies increased the percentage of population dependent on agriculture.

3. Commercialization of agriculture led to the exploitation of cultivators by money lenders and merchants .

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match the following: Movement: Objective

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Which of the following was the objective of the Desai-Liaqat pact?

Which among the following were the reasons for the restrictions on Indian immigration into Canada in 1908 which lead to Komagata Maru incident?

1. Resentment of Native American labourers against Indian labourers who offered competition.

2. Apprehension of British officials that familiarity of Indians with Whites was not good for British prestige.

3. British were apprehensive that Indians would come under influence of socialist ideas.

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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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Consider the following statements regarding Rashtrakutas

1. The kingdom was founded by Dantidurga,who fixed his capital at Pratisthan

2. They patronized Shaivism and Vaishnavism, and persecuted followers of Jainism

3. Parantaka- I defeated the rashtrakuda king Krishna III and setup a pillar of victory to commemorate the occasion.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?