INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

“A semi religious sect having influence in the northern districts of Bengal, one of its famous leaders 'Tipu' was motivated by the religious and political motives and took up the cause of the tenanats against the oppression of the Zamindars. The insurgents extended their activities to Garo hills”. Which of the following uprisings associated with the above passage?

With reference to the General Elections in 1945, consider the following statements:

1. There was a debate between Swarajists and no-changers on the issue of contesting elections.

2. The issue of INA trials was taken up in the election campaign by the Congress.

3. The Muslim league performed badly as compared to the elections of 1937.

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

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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?

Consider the following statements

1. Literally meaning Cowpen, Gotra signified descent from a common ancestor.

2. The institution of Gotra appeared in the Later Vedic Age.

3. The Gotra has been regarded as a mechanism for widening the socio-political ties.

4. People began to practice Gotra exogamy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the early 1860s, there was a sudden increase in access to credit for ryots in the Deccan villages. Which among the following was the reason for this?

With reference to the role of women in Indian National Movement and reforms related to them, which of the statements given below is not correct?

With reference to Delhi Proposals, 1927 consider the following statements:

1. It was a set of demands made by Muslim leaders in response to Simon Commission Report.

2. It demanded that there should be proportional representation according to population in Punjab and Bengal.

3. Nehru report included all the demands raised in the Delhi proposals.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

Which of the following factors led to emergence of Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

1. Need for stability in revenue collection.

2. Expectation that it would lead to investment in land by zamindars.

3. Need for political allies in form of zamindars.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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.