INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the followings about ‘Concept of Nirvana’ in Buddhism:

1. The concept of Nirvana in Buddhism is entirely different from the Hinduism.

2. Buddhism denied the concept of Moksha.

3. It defines Nirvana has to getting rid of Cycle of Death and birth.

4. To achieve nirvana one should follow moral code of Conduct.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Who among the following Europeans were the last to come to pre independence India as traders?

Which of the following factors led to emergence of Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

1. Need for stability in revenue collection.

2. Expectation that it would lead to investment in land by zamindars.

3. Need for political allies in form of zamindars.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements concerning Delhi Sultanate government. Which of them is not correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about the Anti-Partition Movement of Bengal in the early 20th century India?

1. The Moderates and Extremists were against each other during the course of the movement.

2. Rabindranath Tagore composed 'Amar Sonar Bangla' during this movement, which soon became the theme song of the National Movement.

3. The movement had a communal overtone.

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

British formed a consultative body of the princely states known as Narendra Mandal, Which of the following statements are correct about this?

1. It was established by Royal Proclamation in 1921 on the recommendation of Montford Reforms

2. It used to consider on the issues, among others, the British empire as a whole.

3. The formation of such body was first expressed by Lord Lytton.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

The Ancient Monuments Act passed in British era made it obligatory on the part of the Government & local authorities to preserve the monuments of archaeological importance and their destruction an offence. Which British Viceroy was responsible for the Act?

With reference to Deccan Riots in the late 19th century, consider the following statements:

1. It was mainly directed against the Britisher's oprressive land revenue policies.

2. The civil courts gave the ruling in favour of the peasants which led to the appointment of Deccan Riots Commission.

3. The Agriculturists Relief Act of 1879 was passed to provide relief to the Deccan peasants.

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

Consider the following types of Taxes in Gupta Era:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

What was the main reason for the launch of Khilafat movement?