INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Consider the following statements.

1. Siri Fort was built by Feroz Tughlaq

2. The city of Jaunpur was built Sikandar Lodi

3. Qutb Minar is so-named since it was built by Qutbuddin Aibak

4. Alai Darwaza built by Alauddin Khilji served as an entrance door to Qutb Minar

Which among the above statement is correct-

The sepoys during the revolt of 1857 proclaimed Bahadur shah as their leader because:

1. To give a positive political meaning to the revolt.

2. Bahadur shah, being the Mughal emperor, was very powerful and active against British.

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

Which of the following factors led to emergence of Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

1. Need for stability in revenue collection.

2. Expectation that it would lead to investment in land by zamindars.

3. Need for political allies in form of zamindars.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Lord Wellesley's expansion policy was discontinued by East India Company for which of the following reasons?

1. Expansion through war was costly and was reducing the profit of company.

2. Napoleon emerged as a major threat in Europe at that time.

3. The Company decided to reward the loyalty of the princely states.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following characteristics about the “Subsidiary Alliance” system is/are correct?

1. Permanent stationing of a British force within the allying state’s territory

2. Posting of a British Resident at the state’s court

3. Internal affairs of the state remained largely unaffected.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Which of the following was/were the reasons for success of Indigo Revolt in 1859-60?

1. Hindu Muslim unity among ryots.

2. Support of intelligentsia of Bengal.

3. Cooperation and discipline among the ryots.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

During British Era, the Duke Memorandum became the basis of which among the following?

Consider the following about ‘Mineral Deposit locations in Ancient India’ :

1. Gold deposits in Kolar, Raichur

2. Copper deposits in Khetri, Keonjhar, Singbhum

3. Iron deposits in Kurnul, Palamau, Rajmahal

4. Tin deposits in Gaya, Hazaribagh, Ranchi

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statement(s) about the partition of Bengal is/are correct?

1. It came into force in October 1905.

2. Most of the upper and middle class Muslims supported the partition.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Consider the following events.

1. Destroyal of chera navy at Trivandrum

2. Conquest of Maldive islands

3. Completion of conquest of srilanka

4. Gangetic expedition

Which of the above occurred during the reign of Raja raja-I ?