INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the Dual system of administration prevalent in Bengal in the 18th century, consider the following statements:

1. The Nawab controlled the defense of Bengal, while the East India Company controlled its finances.

2. The separation of power resulted in efficient administration and checked the drain of wealth.

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

Identify the Delhi Sultante king

1. His real name was Nizam Khan.

2. He was a poet himself with pen-name of Gulrukhi.

3. He repaired Qutab Minar.

In the context of statements given above choose the correct option :

What were the reasons for starting the Quit India Movement?

1. Failure of the August offer.

2. Rising prices of commodities.

3. Japanese aggression.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following statements about Aurangazeb is/are correct?

1. He forbade singing and instrumental music in the court

2. The largest number of Persian works on classical Indian music were written in his reign.

3. He was proficient in playing Veena

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Consider the following pairs :

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

The sepoys during the revolt of 1857 proclaimed Bahadur shah as their leader because:

1. To give a positive political meaning to the revolt.

2. Bahadur shah, being the Mughal emperor, was very powerful and active against British.

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

The term 'Nastaliq' is associated with which of the following?

Through this Act, the element of election was introduced for the first time , the Budget could be discussed and questions could be asked in the council." The above provisions were associated with which of the following Acts?

The role of the nationalist press in early 19th century was:

1. To get a share in the lucrative printing business.

2. Political education and mobilization of common man.

3. To come out with sharp criticism of government policies.

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

What was the main purpose behind the formation of the National Social Conference during the freedom struggle?