INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Identify the correct pair of kings and their Tombs

Consider the following statements :

1. Agitation in favor of modern education by progressive Indians.

2. To ensure cheap supply of educated manpower for subordinate posts in administration.

3. Government believed that educated Indians would help expand the market for British Products.

Which of the above is/are the reason(s) for spreading of education (in India) by Government of India during British rule?

Which of the following is/are the outcomes of war between british india and Nepal in 1814 ?

1. Nepal abandoned it's claim on Sikkim areas.

2. The Gurkhas became part of Indian army.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The moderates submitted their grievances/demands in the form of petitions before the British Government. Which of the following was not one of these early demands?

With reference to The Vernacular Press Act of 1878, consider the following statements:

1. It abolished the policy of discrimination between English and vernacular press.

2. A Press Commissioner was appointed to supply authentic and accurate news to the press.

3. The District magistrate was empowered to call upon the printer of any vernacular newspaper to enter into a bond with the Government.

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

Consider the following statements with regard to Kisan Sabha Movement:

1. Members of Home Rule League played instrumental role in mobilizing peasants to organize themselves into Kisan Sabha.

2. The non-participation of high caste peasants eventually led to failure of this movement.

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

Consider-the-followings-about-‘Buddhist-Literature’:

1.-Tripitaka-or-Three-Baskets-is-a-traditional-term-used-for-various-Buddhist-scriptures.

2.-Jatakas-are-folklore-literature.

3.-Milinda-Panho,-the-dialogue-of-Indo-Greek-king-Meander-and-Buddhist-monk-Nagasena.

4.-Buddha-Charita-is-an-epic-style-Pali-work-by-Ashavaghosa.

Which-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct?

Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Quit India movement?

1. There was a complete absence of anti-zamindar violence.

2. Muslims participation was highest as compared to other movements in 20th century.

3. Government officials of lower levels in police and administration supported the movement.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Regarding the Moderate leadership of the Congress and their beliefs consider the following statements :

1. Moderates believed that political connections with Britain were in India’s Interest.

2. Dadabhai Naoroji, Pherojshah Mehta, Surendrnath banerjea and Bipin Chandra Pal were Moderates.

3. Moderates had immense faith in capacity of masses and believed that masses are ready for political agitation.

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

The Revolt of 1857 saw wide participation of the Zamindars. This was because:

1. Their land rights fortified with frequent use of a quo Warranto by the administration.

2. Loss of status for them in the village.

3. Their estates confiscated by the administration and hence, suddenly found themselves without the source of income.

4. They formed the well-read and educated class who had feelings on Nationalism inculcated in them.

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