INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which among the following most appropriately describes the term Dikus?

Consider the following statements

1. Chandragupta Maurya, the Mauryan king, committed Sallekhana.

2. Indra IV, the Rashtrakuta king, committed Sallekhana.

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

Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the acceptance of office by congress in provinces in 1937- 39?

1. Congress formed ministries in all the provinces.

2. Mahatma Gandhi never supported the acceptance of ministries by congress members.

3. Provincial Governments were formed as per the proposals of Government of India Act, 1935.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following ancient university doesn't associate with Buddhism?

1. Pushpagiri University

2. Nalanda University

3. Taxasila University

4. Vikramasila University

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to Champaran Satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. It was during this movement that Gandhiji formulated the policy of Satyagraha.

2. At Champaran, the cultivators were forced to cultivate under the tinkathia system.

3. Rajendra Prasad and J.B. Kriplani participated in this satyagraha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the main reason behind the the Bardoli Satyagrah in 1928?

Which of the following statements is not correct concerning Sher Shah?

Consider the following pairs 

Which of the pairs given above are not correctly matched?

Which of the following could be the reasons for not initiating an Immediate movement by Gandhiji after the World War-II started?

1. Gandhiji and some other dominant leaders felt that the cause of Allies was just.

2. Gandhiji believed that there is an absence of Hindu-Muslim unity in the country.

3. He felt that masses were not ready for the struggle at that moment.

4. Gandhiji was of the opinion that Congress organization at the time was weak and had been corrupted during their 28 months rule.

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Gandhiji referred which Satyagraha or movement as a "Himalayan Blunder"?