INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Match List – I with List – II  

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Consider the following statements about evolution of civil services in British India:

1. Lord Warren Hastings is known as the 'Father of Civil Service' in India.

2. Lord Wellesley established the College of Fort William at Calcutta.

3. The Charter Act of 1853, decreed that all the recruits to the Civil Service were to be selected through a competitive examination.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Regarding the Tebhaga Movement, consider the following statements.

1. The movement demanded uprooting of the Zamindari system.

2. Floud commission appointed to consider the issue reported against the demand of sharecroppers.

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

"A toy tiger depicting a tiger mauling a European soldier is kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It belonged to a Kingdom, whose King vehemently opposed the British expansion in India. The King was later defeated in a fierce battle by the British army. After this victory, a British medal depicting, a lion defeating a tiger in battle, was issued". The above paragraph refers to which of the following kings?

Consider the following statements.

1. Vikramashila University was founded by Pala ruler Dharmapala

2. Valabhi University championed the cause of Vajrayana Buddhism

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

Which of the following statements about the Rowlatt Act are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the socio-religious reform movements of early 19th century is/are correct?

1. The movements were mostly spearheaded by the members from the upper castes.

2. The reformers relied on legislation for imposing reforms.

3. These movements created social consciousness at the grass-root level.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

The first Indian ruler to organize Haj Pilgrimage at the expense of the state was :

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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Consider the following statements:

1. Jyotiba Phule founded the Sarvajanik Sabha.

2. Jyotiba Phule believed that education of the masses would promote the process of nation making.

3. Jyotiba Phule also moved in the Trade Union Movement.

4. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, a trade union activist, was prominent colleague of Jotibha.

Which among of the following statements are correct?