INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the Harijan campaign of Gandhiji, consider the following statements:

1. The campaign was launched immediately after Non Cooperation Movement.

2. Gandhiji opposed the activities of Harijan Sevak Sangh initiated by educated Dalit community including BR Ambedkar.

3. Gandhiji asked masses to go against traditional shastras if it promoted untouchability.

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Consider the following statements about Tipu Sultan.

1. He was orthodox in his religious view and demolished Hindu Temples.

2. Tipu planted a tree of Liberty at Srirangpattanam.

3. He died in the Third Anglo Mysore war.

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

Consider the following statements with regard to Dharsana Satyagraha:

1. It aimed to oppose the salt tax.

2. It was lead by Sarojini Naidu.

3. It was launched during the civil disobedience movement.

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

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

Consider the following statements with respect to Alauddin Khalji.

1. Alauddin had made Siri his capital and had built a fort out there “Mainly for administrative convenience”.

2. He organized and introduced a countrywide spy system.

3. He reintroduced the Iqta System abolished by Iltutmish

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Keshub Chandra Sen, consider the following statements:

1. He brought in an element of radicalism in the Brahmo Samaj.

2. He was instrumental in popularising the movement outside Bengal.

3. He established Sadharan Brahmo Samaj after getting dismissed from Brahmo Samaj.

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

Which among the following reasons is not a cause of Revolt of 1857?

1. Social Reforms made by British

2. Discrimination of Indian Soldiers

3. Doctrine of Lapse

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Which one of the following statements is not correct concerning Bahmani Sultanate.

Consider the following statements regarding Second World War and nationalist response:

1. Mahatma Gandhi advocated an unconditional support to the Allied powers as he made clear distinction between democratic states and totalitarian states.

2. Subhash Chandra Bose was in favour of taking advantage of Britain’s difficulties during the Second World War.

3. Jawaharlal Nehru recognized the imperialist nature of the war and wanted to start a mass movement to dislodge colonialism.

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

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.

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