INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the Queen Victoria's Proclamation, 1858, consider the following statements:

1. It declared against further extension of British territorial possessions in India.

2. It provided for entry of Indians in the civil services.

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

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R).

Assertion(A):In Mughal period, agriculture production was slow increase or near stagnation.

Reason(R): There is sufficient evidence to show gradual expansion.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

Harsha is said to have conducted two religious assemblies. Which of the following places were the venues for these assemblies?

1. Thanesvar

2. Kanauj

3. Valabhi

4. Prayag

Select the correct answer :

What was the main reason behind the the Bardoli Satyagrah in 1928?

Consider the following statements in the context of 'Arya Samaj':

1. It aimed at revival of Hinduism.

2. It upheld the superiority of men over women.

3. It started Shuddhi movement to reconvert to the Hindu folds the converts to Christianity and Islam.

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

Which of the following measure were demanded by the early nationalists while criticizing the colonial economic policies?

1. Reduction of land revenue

2. Reduction of income tax

3. Abolition of salt tax

4. Imposition of import duties

5. Supporting the policy of free trade

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements regarding the Surat session 1907 of Indian National Congress:

1. Swarajya was defined as goal of Congress.

2. Extremists wanted that Rashbehari Ghosh should be the President.

3. During this session, Moderates wanted to reduce extent of Swadeshi movement as Council reforms were on anvil.

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

Which of the following leaders was/were the members of the ‘No Changers’ group?

1. M.A. Ansari

2. Ajmal Khan

3. Rajendra Prasad

4. C. Rajagopalachari

Select the correct answer using code given below.

Consider the following statements

1. The teachings of Nagarjuna depicted as Sunyavada.

2. Sunyavada said to have influenced a prominent advaita philosophy.

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

Who wrote historical account during the Mughal period?