INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to Upanishads, consider the followings

1. The main motto of the Upanishads is "Knowledge Awards Salvation".

2. The Oldest Upanishads are Brhadaranyaka and Chandogya Upanishads.

3. There are 108 Upanishads.

4. They are also called Vedangas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following regarding the ‘Poona Sarvjanik Sabha’:

1. It was established by M.G. Ranade.

2. This organization was a precursor to the Indian National Congress.

3. It started with the aim of working between British government and people of India

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements in the context of Ryotwari system-

1. It was recommended by Munro and Charles Reed and introduced in Bombay and Madras.

2. The revenue was fixed for 30 years on the basis of quality of the soil and nature of the crop.

3. It was based on the scientific rent theory of Ricardo.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The interim government headed by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946 was of great significance, because:

1. The Objective Resolution was passed by this government.

2. Both the Congress and the Muslim League came into an agreement on the partition of the country.

3. Muslim League gave up the Direct-Action Plan before joining this government.

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

With reference to ‘Government of India act 1858’ which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. It abolished the system of dual government introduced by Pitt’s India Act

2. Right of appointment to important offices was vested in the viceroy of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following were part of fundamental rights resolution passed at the Karachi session of Indian National Congress?

1. Freedom of speech and expression

2. Neutrality of state in religious affairs

3. Universal adult franchisee

4. Right to property

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Which of the following is/are the outcomes of war between british india and Nepal in 1814 ?

1. Nepal abandoned it's claim on Sikkim areas.

2. The Gurkhas became part of Indian army.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. The French were the first to intervene in the disputes of the Indian rulers to acquire political control over territories, a method later followed by the British.

2. European conflicts between France and England found a theatre in Anglo-French wars in India. 

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

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

Consider the following statements about ‘Rig Veda’:

1. It’s a collection of 1028 hymns into 10 Books or Mandalas.

2. Book Iand X seem to be later additions.

3. The IX Mandala is dedicated exclusively to Soma

4. The X Mandala contains the famous Purushsukta deals with Chaturvarna

Which of the statements given above are correct?