INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to Wardha scheme of basic education, consider the following statements:

1. It was inspired by Gandhian ideas in his weekly 'Harijan'.

2. The underlying principle behind this education was 'learning through activity'.

3. It received massive support from the masses and was continued in the later years.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The earnings of the kings in the Medieval age were mostly derived from-

Consider the following mentioned legislations:

1. Sarda Act, 1930

2. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

3. Bengal Regulation Act, 1829

Which among the above was/were legislations affecting women?

Consider the following statements about the Regulating Act of 1773.

1. It paved the way for the establishment of a Supreme Court in Calcutta.

2. It had given the British Government effective and decisive control over the company.

3. The Act had resolve the conflict between the company and its opponents in England.

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

Consider the following statements regarding Second World War and nationalist response:

1. Mahatma Gandhi advocated an unconditional support to the Allied powers as he made clear distinction between democratic states and totalitarian states.

2. Subhash Chandra Bose was in favour of taking advantage of Britain’s difficulties during the Second World War.

3. Jawaharlal Nehru recognized the imperialist nature of the war and wanted to start a mass movement to dislodge colonialism.

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

Consider the following statements about East India Company:

1. In line with prevailing mercantilist ideas, the company was allowed to carry bullion out of Britain to finance its trade.

2. It was established to combat Dutch competition in trade with the East.

3. The company was allowed monopoly of all trade of England with the East.

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

Which of the following acts was /were associated with Pabna revolt?

1. Rent Act of 1859

2. Bengal Tenancy Act of 1885

3. Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the development of Press in India during British Rule. Consider the following statements:

1. Metcalfe Act removed the requirement of licenses before starting the Press.

2. Vernacular Press Act gave power of seizure of press equipment to District Magistrate but an appeal could be made to a Court of law against the decision of District Magistrate.

3. Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press Act.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Nehru Report of 1928.

1. Nehru Report recommended India’s independence with the dominion status.

2. The central government to be headed by a governor-general, appointed by the British Government

3. It accepted the principle of separate electorate.

4. M. A. Jinnah voted in favour of the report.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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?