INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statement(s) with respect to Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan:

1. He led Non Cooperation movement in North western frontier province.

2. He opposed Muslim league's demand of partition of India.

3. He had organised a volunteer brigade Khudai Khidmatgars popularly known as Red-Shirts who used to do violent attack on government officials and police.

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

A ‘perpetual and general alliance’ 'Treaty of Bassein' was signed between the Peshwa and the English. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about it?

1. The Treaty helped the Peshwa to get a foothold over Poona after the defeat from the Holkars in 1802.

2. After signing the Treaty the Britishers got the opportunity to interfere in the administrative affairs in case of Peshwa's death without any natural heir.

3. The Treaty provided the expulsion of all Europeans from the service except the English.

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Consider the following statements.

1. Virakal or hero-stone was a special feature in the Peninsular ancient history.

2. Single memorial stones (a warrior or a warrior with his horse) and memorial stones in clusters were both prevalent in Peninsular India.

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

With reference to Upanishads, consider the followings

1. The main motto of the Upanishads is "Knowledge Awards Salvation".

2. The Oldest Upanishads are Brhadaranyaka and Chandogya Upanishads.

3. There are 108 Upanishads.

4. They are also called Vedangas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Treaty of Sevres had led to the dismemberment of Ottoman empire.

2. Non-Cooperation was the technique of Khilafat movement.

3. During the time of Khilafat movement, Moplah riots erupted against British authority and the Hindus.

4. The Grand National Assembly of Turkey set about a process for the abolition of the Caliphate.

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Considering the statements about Ramakrishna Mission, Which of the following is/are correct?

1. Ramakrishna mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda.

2. Ramakrishna mission was a deeply religious body and considered itself a sect of Hinduism.

3. Swami Vivekananda rejected materialism of west and favored spiritualism of east to produce happiness for mankind.

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Which of the following dynasties possessed maximum Lead coins?

The Mughal authorities under Aurangzeb easily pardoned East India company and kept granting them trading concessions because:

1. The Mughal army had grown weaker and was no match for the forces of East India company.

2. They believed foreign trade carried by the company would benefit Indian artisans.

3. English, through their strong naval presence, were capable of ruining Indian trade and shipping.

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Consider the following about ‘Mineral Deposit locations in Ancient India’ :

1. Gold deposits in Kolar, Raichur

2. Copper deposits in Khetri, Keonjhar, Singbhum

3. Iron deposits in Kurnul, Palamau, Rajmahal

4. Tin deposits in Gaya, Hazaribagh, Ranchi

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Carving of Naga-Shakha on doorjambs is a characteristic feature of which of the following regional styles of temple architecture?