INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the vernacular press act 1878, consider the following statements:

1. It was applicable to all the newspapers in India.

2. It allowed the government to confiscate the printing press on the suspicion that it was indulging in seditious publication.

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

"During his time the Communal Award was announced through which separate communal electorates were set up which led to ending the 'fast unto death' by Gandhiji in Yeravada jail. Also during his tenure, the All India Kisan Sabha and Congress Socialist Party were founded as the socialist trend and the peasant demands reached their highest peak." In the above given passage 'his' refers to which of the following Viceroys?

Which of the following reasons can be attributed to English victory in the Battle of Plassey?

1. The Nawabs of Bengal failed to understand that East India company was no mere company of traders.

2. The Nawabs of Bengal neglected to build a strong modern army.

3. Bengal administration failed to check the growing corruption among their officials.

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

Santarakshita & Dipankara – Buddhist Scholars patronized by Pala dynasty, introduced a new form of Buddhism in which of the following regions?

With reference to 28 months of Congress Rule in provinces (in late 1930s) consider the following statements :

1. Agrarian structure was drastically changed by abolishing Zamindari in some provinces.

2. Administrative work by Indians weakened the myth that Indians were not fit to rule.

3. Congress ministries resigned in 1939 because they were facing various hurdles in passing legislation and implementing them.

which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

Consider the following pairs 

Which of the pairs given above are not correctly matched?

With reference to 'Delhi Manifesto' consider the following statements:

1. It demanded that the Round Table Conference should formulate a scheme for implementation of dominion status.

2. Its rejection led to the demand of Purna Swaraj in Lahore session of INC.

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.

Where do we find the maximum concentration of Harappan sites?

Which of followings are the four Agnikula Rajputs?