INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to civil rebellions during the british rule, Poligars were -

Which of the following ancient university doesn't associate with Buddhism?

1. Pushpagiri University

2. Nalanda University

3. Taxasila University

4. Vikramasila University

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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?

Consider the following statements:

1. Vesara style of temple architecture was developed by Chalukyas of Badami

2. The Chalukyan town of Badami is known as town of temples.

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

Consider the following pairs

        Text                             Translators

A. Atharva veda                Ibrahim Sarhindi

B. Babarnamah                 Abur Rahim Khana

C. Leelavati                         Faizi

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following could be the reasons for not initiating an Immediate movement by Gandhiji after the World War-II started?

1. Gandhiji and some other dominant leaders felt that the cause of Allies was just.

2. Gandhiji believed that there is an absence of Hindu-Muslim unity in the country.

3. He felt that masses were not ready for the struggle at that moment.

4. Gandhiji was of the opinion that Congress organization at the time was weak and had been corrupted during their 28 months rule.

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“Adivaraha” was the title adopted by who among the following Medieval rulers of India?

Consider the following plans with regard to transfer of power during British rule:

1. Wavell Plan

2. Mountbatten plan

3. Cabinet Mission Plan

Arrange the above plans in correct chronological order.

Which among the following is not an Indian organisation founded on a foreign soil?

Consider the following statements about ‘Sudarshana Chakram’:

1. It has six spokes and its center is composed of Vajra.

2. Krishna usually holds the discus on his little finger while Vishnu on His index finger.

3. The Sudarshana Chakra is not thrown but released.

4. Sudarshan chakra startlingly resembles the Chakram in Sikhism.

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