INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following pairs:

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Consider the following statements regarding the nationalist movement in India during 1858 to 1905.

1. The early nationalist movement was mainly to safeguard the interest of the social groups which joined it.

2. They were not able to expose the exploitative character of colonial rule.

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

Consider the following statements with reference to Cabinet Mission Plan:

1. It was sent to negotiate the terms for the transfer of power to Indians.

2. It proposed a federal structure for India.

3. Both Congress and Muslim League accepted the plan and agreed on interim government.

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

Which of the following were the consequences of the revolt of 1857?

1. The British Crown assumed the direct responsibility of the country and the rule of East India Company was dissolved.

2. The era of annexations of princely states ended.

3. The title of Governor-General was done away with and the Crown’s representative came to be known as the Viceroy.

4. India was made to bear the entire financial burden of the outbreak and suppression of the revolt.

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Consider the following statements about ‘Bodhisattva’ :

1. Bodhisattva means one who has essence of enlightment.

2. It's a very popular subject in Jain art.

3. Most of the bodhisattvas were celestial in nature.

4. The famous Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara was devoted in Ellora Caves as Padmapani.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following activities were associated with Swadeshi Movement?

1. Use of traditional festivals and melas for nationalism

2. Emphasis on 'Atmasakti' or self reliance

3. Boycott of foreign goods

4. Use of samitis or corps of volunteers

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Consider the followings about ‘Qutubuddin Aibaq’ :

1. Founder of Syyed Dynasty

2. Laid foundation for Char Minar

3. Built ‘ Quwwat-ul-Islam’, ‘Adhai Din Ka Jhonpara’ mosques

4. Died while playing Chaugan(Polo)

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following was/were part of Gandhi- Irwin pact of 1931?

1. Release of all the political prisoners not convicted of violence

2. Public enquiry into police excesses

3. Suspension of Civil Disobedience Movement

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Consider following statements about the Home Rule movement:

1. Home Rule movement was organized under the auspices of Congress.

2. The objective of this movement was to obtain self rule under the British rule in constitutional way.

3. Montagu Declaration in 1917 was one of the factors which weakened the movement.

4. It created the environment to undo the Surat Split.

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

What was the aim of the Rowlatt Act passed in March 1919?