INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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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“A semi religious sect having influence in the northern districts of Bengal, one of its famous leaders 'Tipu' was motivated by the religious and political motives and took up the cause of the tenanats against the oppression of the Zamindars. The insurgents extended their activities to Garo hills”. Which of the following uprisings associated with the above passage?

With reference to Mughal rule, what does the term Jizyah refers to?

What were The 'Delhi Proposals' ?

With reference to temple entry movement in Kerala, consider the following statements:

1. Gandhiji took a tour in Kerala in support of this movement.

2. Many higher caste Hindus' organizations supported temple entry movement in Kerala.

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

With reference to Kheda satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. Mahatama Gandhi was appointed as a member of the government committe formed to resolve grievances of peasants.

2. Vallabhbhai Patel and Indulal Yagnik participated in the movement.

3. Gujarat Sabha was founded by Mahatama Gandhi to organize peasants in Kheda.

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

With reference to the infrastructural developments in colonial cities arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Railway from Bombay to Thane

2. Establishment of Tata Iron and Steel Company at Jamshedpur

3. Set up of a Supreme Court in Calcutta

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Which of the following recommended equal parity between Europeans and Indians in recruitment to civil services?

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.

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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.

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