INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which among the following dynasty never patronized Jainism?

Antonio Gramsci described 'war of position' as a long-drawn out hegemonic struggle. Which of the following is example of this war of position?

Consider the following statements about ‘Mughal- Sikh Relations’ :

1. The relations between them were non-uniform.

2. The Naqashbandis spoiled the relations between Mughals & Sikhs.

3. The Battle of Amritsar was a result of increasing tensions between the Mughal government and Guru Hargobind.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of freedom struggle during 19th century, the Azamgarh proclamation was associated with?

Who made the following statement? “Every pearl in the royal crown is but the crystallized drops of blood fallen from the tearful eyes of the poor peasant” .

With reference to the Harijan campaign of Gandhiji, consider the following statements:

1. The campaign was launched immediately after Non Cooperation Movement.

2. Gandhiji opposed the activities of Harijan Sevak Sangh initiated by educated Dalit community including BR Ambedkar.

3. Gandhiji asked masses to go against traditional shastras if it promoted untouchability.

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Which of the following social reformers contributed to the cause of Widow remarriage?

1. Vishnu Shastri Pandit

2. Jyotiba Phule

3. Karsondas Mulji

4. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

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Consider the followings about ‘Buddhist texts’

1. Dipavamsa is the oldest historical record of Sri Lanka.

2. Divyavadana, a sankrit text, deals with Mauryan and Sunga History.

3. Udana is a Pali text contains the story of "Blind men and Elephant".

4. Bodhi Vamsa is a mix Sanskrit Pali text which was composed by Upatissa.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Congress Benares session of 1905?

1. It was presided by Dadabhai Naoroji.

2. Self-government or Swaraj was declared as the goal of Congress at this session.

3. At the session it was decided to extend the Swadeshi movement outside Bengal.

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The Indian National Congress did not take up social issues till 1917 due to which of the following reasons?

1. Political unity was seen to be more important than social reforms till then.

2. Social issues were not widely prevailing till then.

3. Representation of depressed classes in congress was less till then.

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