INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the Mughal ruler Farrukhsiyar, consider the following statements:

1. He came to power with the help of Sayyid brothers.

2. He defeated and executed the Sikh leader Banda Bahadur.

3. He granted the 'golden farman' to the East India company for duty-free trading rights in Bengal .

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The French position, which at one time dazzled the Indian world by its political successes, was destined to end in humiliation and failure. Which of the following were the causes of failure of French in establishing an empire in India?

1. Inferior system of government prevalent in France.

2. The French Company was a department of the state.

3. The English conquest of Bengal.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

(A) 

(B) 

(C) 

Regarding the reforms in Land Revenue during the colonial period, consider the following statements

1. Through the Permanent Settlement, the zamindars of Bengal were recognized as the owners of land if they paid the revenue.

2. Ryotwari settlement was introduced in Assam also.

3. The Mahalwari Settlement brought a class of middlemen between the government and the village community.

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

Who was the Delhi sultan to impose jizya even on the Brahmins?

To achieve political aims of control over Indian states, Lord Wellesley relied on which of the followings?

1. Subsidiary Alliance

2. Outright war

3. Doctrine of lapse

4. Assumption of territory of previous rulers

Select the correct answers using the code given below

Who among the following Chola rulers sent an embassy of 72 merchants to China in 1077 ?

Which of the following acts was /were associated with Pabna revolt?

1. Rent Act of 1859

2. Bengal Tenancy Act of 1885

3. Deccan Agriculturists Relief Act

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements:

1. Jyotiba Phule founded the Satyasodhak samaj.

2. Jyotiba Phule believed that education of the masses would promote the process of nation-making.

3. Jyotiba Phule also moved in The Trade Union Movement.

4. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande, a trade union activist, was prominent colleague of Jotibha.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

"Located in the central-western part of Indian Peninsula. An important hinder land for Gujarat Ports. Many wars were fought for it possession. The Sakas and Satavahans fought in 1-2nd Century. Marthas and Rajputs fought in 18th Century". In the context of above statement the geographical location refers to which of the following place?

Consider the following statements :

1. Harrapans imported Tin from West Asia

2. Harrapans imported Gold from Kolar

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