INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

After the termination of Non-cooperation Movement, a new wave of revolutionary movement gathered momentum. Consider following statements about this new wave of Revolutionary Terrorism:

1. Ideologically this new wave had some socialistic content in it and was inspired by Russian revolution.

2. This new wave was the result of the disenchantment with Gandhian methods.

3. Women took no part in it as the violence repulsed them.

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

The aim of Public Safety Bill, 1928 was to?

‘Shore Committee’ was introduced for which of the following purpose?

Consider the following statements.

1. Ashoka’s inscriptions were generally composed in Pali and written in Aramaic script, with the exception of north western part of India.

2. Ashoka’s Kandahar Inscription speaks of the success of his policy with the hunters and fishermen, who gave up killing animals and possibly took to a settled agricultural life.

3. The motive behind Ashoka’s war with Kalinga was commercial

4. Ashoka disbanded and downsized major sections of his army immediately after the Kalinga war.

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

The first Indian ruler to organize Haj Pilgrimage at the expense of the state was :

Through the 'Treaty of Lahore', British gained full control over Punjab. Which of the following is/are the reasons for the defeat of Punjab?

1. The Punjab army was very indisciplined.

2. Some important leaders from Punjab turned traitors.

3. Absence of any unity among Hindus, Muslims and Sikh during war time.

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Which one of the following statements is not correct concerning Krishna Deva Raya?

In 1927, the Butler Committee was appointed to investigate the nature of relationship between the Britishers and the princely states. Which of the following statements are correct about its recommendations?

1. The princely states should not be handed over to the Indian government without prior consent of the residents of the state.

2. Governor General in the Council was to be the Crown agent in the dealing with the states.

3. The scheme regarding the creation of a State council should be rejected.

4. Intervention in the administration of a state should be left to the decision of the Viceroy.

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Which of the following is/are considered as the reason of Maratha’s defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat?

1. Famine like conditions prevailed in the Maratha camp at Panipat.

2. All the Muslims power of northern India rallied to the side of Ahmed Shah Abdali, the Marathas had to fight alone.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Permanent settlement of Bengal introduced by Lord Cornwallis?

1. Zamindars and revenue collectors were made owners of the lands in their zamindaris.

2. The ownership of land was made herediatry and transferable.

3. The land revenue to be paid by the peasants to zamindars was fixed.

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