INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following measure were demanded by the early nationalists while criticizing the colonial economic policies?

1. Reduction of land revenue

2. Reduction of income tax

3. Abolition of salt tax

4. Imposition of import duties

5. Supporting the policy of free trade

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to late Mughal period, who among the following were known as "King Makers"?

Consider the following statements with regard to Morley Minto Reforms of 1909:

1. It increased the number of elected members in both Imperial Legislative Council and provincial councils.

2. It introduced separate electorate for Muslims, Sikhs and Christians.

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

Which of the following features can be associated with Indian judiciary during the British period?

1. Judicial system became complicated.

2. The rule of law was established.

3. Codified laws were introduced.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to peasants revolts after 1857, consider the following statements:

1. They wanted to abolish system of lanlordism.

2. They did not wish to pay interest on the sums borrowed from moneylenders.

3. They rejected right of British to collect tax on land.

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

Consider the following about ‘Hinayana & Mahayana’

1. Both adopt one and the same Vinaya (Discipline).

2. Both practice the Four Noble Truths.

3. Those who venerate the bodhisattvas are called the Mahayanists.

4. Those who do not venerate the bodhisattvas are called the Hinayanists.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Who among the following Chola rulers sent an embassy of 72 merchants to China in 1077 ?

In the later half of 19th century, British Committee of the Indian National Congress was set up in London which published a weekly 'India' with an objective to:

Which among the following was/were the actions undertaken by the congress ministries in the brief period of 28 months rule in provinces during 1937-39?

1. Restrictions on press was removed.

2. Land reforms and abolition of Zamindari system.

3. Release of political prisoners including revolutionaries.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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?