INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which among the following was/were the reasons for the decline of the revolutionary nationalist movement during 1930s?

1. Lack of social base among the masses.

2. Repression by British government.

3. Lack of a central leadership.

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Which of the following activities were associated with Swadeshi Movement?

1. Use of traditional festivals and melas for nationalism

2. Emphasis on 'Atmasakti' or self reliance

3. Boycott of foreign goods

4. Use of samitis or corps of volunteers

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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 followings about ‘Buddhist Shrines’ :

1. Astamahasthanas are eight great holy places related to Buddhism

2. Angkor Wat built by Suryavarman II and it was first devoted to Vishnu and later to Buddhist.

3. Bamyan caves represented the classic blended style of Mathura art of 6th century

4. Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi tree are located at Bodh Gaya.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Who among the following supported the British during the revolt of 1857?

1. Nizam of Hyderabad

2. Scindia of Gwalior

3. Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur

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With reference to Ahmedabad Mill strike, consider the following statements:

1. It was related to a dispute between the workers and the European mill owners regarding working hours.

2. It was the first instance of a hunger- strike by Gandhiji in India.

3. It led to the formation of Textile Labour Association.

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

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Gandhiji formed the Passive Resistance Association in South Africa to campaign against?

Consider the following statements about ‘The Rashtrakutas’

1. They encouraged Arabs of Sindh.

2. They encouraged Hinduism but not Digambara Jainism

3. Their capital was at Manyakheta

4. The king Amonghavarsha I himself authored a part of Kavirajamarga, the earliest known Kannada poem.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

In September 1920, a special session of Congress was convened. Which of the following resolutions were passed in this session?

1. It launched Non-Cooperation movement against British attitude towards Khilafat issue.

2. It protested against the failure of the government to punish the officers guilty of Jalliawala Bagh massacre.

3. To attain the Swaraj within one year.

4. To boycott the council elections which were scheduled for November 1920 after the acceptance of Montford Reforms.

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