INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements with regard to Revolutionary nationalists in early 20th century:

1. Revolutionary nationalism grew as an aftermath of decline of the Swadeshi movement.

2. They tried to bring revolution through mass mobilisation.

3. Revolutionary nationalists were not only inspired by the events in the global world but also established their centres abroad.

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

Which of the following were the reasons that led to decline of Swadeshi movement?

1. Arrest and deportation of major leaders.

2. Split in Indian National Congress

3. Repression by the government

4. Annulment of partition of Bengal

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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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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?

With reference to royal farman issued by Mughal emperor Farrukh Siyyar to British East India Company in 1717, consider the following statements:

1. It allowed British East India Company to import and export their goods in Bengal without paying taxes.

2. British East India Company was allowed to issue dastaks for movement of goods.

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

Congress formally announced its changed policy towards princely states, from that of non intervention to removal of any self imposed constraint on its participation in the princely states, at which session?

Consider the following statements

1. The Word Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ means to join/unite.

2. Yoga is one of the ancient Indian School of Philosophies

3. The art of Yoga associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism

4. The Bhagavad Gita introduces three prominent types of yoga: Karma, Bhakti, Jnana.

The British were helped by the Natives in the revolt. Consider the following in this regard and choose the true statements:

1. The princely states did not participate in the mutiny.

2. Man Singh at Gwalior deceived Tantya Tope and Laxmibai.

3. Salar Jang of Hyderabad were "praised" by the British for their loyalty to the Government.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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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With reference to the 'Wardha scheme of Basic Education' in 1937. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The main principle behind this scheme was learning through activity.

2. This scheme was formulated by Dr. Abul Kalam Azad committee.

3. This scheme provided for first 10 years of schooling to be an integral part of a free and compulsory nationwide education system.

4. Both Wardha scheme and Hunter Commission laid importance on education being imparted through vernacular language.

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