INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following events during the British rule:

1. Santhal rebellion

2. Indigo revolt

3. Mappila outbreak

The correct chronological sequence of the above event is:

Consider the following statements regarding Indian Council Act of 1909 :

1. A new province consisting of Bihar and Orissa was created.

2. Muslims and Christians were provided separate electorate.

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

Consider the followings about ‘Concept of Nirvana’ in Buddhism:

1. The concept of Nirvana in Buddhism is entirely different from the Hinduism.

2. Buddhism denied the concept of Moksha.

3. It defines Nirvana has to getting rid of Cycle of Death and birth.

4. To achieve nirvana one should follow moral code of Conduct.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following were the immediate reasons behind the launching of Quit India movement?

1. Failure of round table conferences.

2. Rising prices and war time shortages .

3. Reverses suffered by British in South East Asia.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to Subsidiary Alliance during the company's rule, consider the following statements:

1. Under the system the ruler of Indian state was compelled to accept permanent stationing of a British force.

2. Under this system, British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the state.

3. Indian states were not allowed to employ any European without the approval of British.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List I with List II 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Read the following statements-

1. As a result of regular occurrence of Famines in British India, the process of development in agriculture got blocked.

2. Large scale migration of people took place from Famine struck areas to other region.

3. These regular Famines led to tension between zamindars and agricultural landowner, and also between moneylenders and peasants.

4. The main reason of Famine during British rule in india was increasing dependency of people on agriculture.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statement(s) regarding Indian education system of 18th Century is/are correct?

1. There was emphasis on original thoughts in all the fields.

2. Study of physical and natural sciences was encouraged.

3. Centres of higher education were set up only in Southern and Eastern parts of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements :

1. Mahmud of Ghazni attacked Kanauj in the year 1018.

2. “Shahnama” was written in the Persian language.

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

How did the Industrial Revolution in England affect the Britain's economic relations with India during company's rule?

1. It led to emergence of local manufacturing class in England which opposed trade activities of East India Company.

2. One sided free trade to benefit British manufacturers was initiated by Charter Act of 1853.

3. Indian export of indigo and tea decreased.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.