INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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?

During Aurangzeb’s reign, which of the following were not included in his government ?

With reference to the position of 'Peshwa' in the Maratha kingdom, consider the following statements:

1. It was created as a hereditary position equivalent to modern day prime minister.

2. The peshwa was ranked in order below the Chatrapati or the king.

3. Shivaji was the first peshwa of the Maratha empire.

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

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Morley-Minto reforms?

1. In Provincial Councils non-official majority was introduced.

2. Muslims were given representation in Councils in proportion to their population strength.

3. Voting rights were given to women.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

After the grant of Diwani in 1765, British first came in conflict with which of the following mountain tribes?

Consider the followings about ‘Shamshuddin Iltutmish’ :

1. Real Founder of Delhi Sultantate

2. Introduced two principal Tanka & Jital Coins

3. Created ‘Turkan i Chahalgani'

4. He banned ‘Iqta System’ in administration.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about the “Doctrine of Lapse” implemented by Lord Dalhousie:

1. It restricted the right of adopted son to succeed to the personal property of chieftain.

2. Satara was the first Indian state to be annexed.

3. After the death of a ruler, the adopted heir could still rule the state with prior British approval.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

The impoverishment of the Indian peasantry was a direct result of the transformation of the agrarian structure due to-

1. Colonial economic policies.

2. Ruin of the handicrafts leading to over overcrowding of land.

3. The new land revenue system

4. Colonial administrative and judicial system.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

What was the purpose of the formation of Peel Commission after the revolt of 1857?

The movement to boycott the Simon Commission was organised because: