INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which of the following social reformers contributed to the cause of Widow remarriage?

1. Vishnu Shastri Pandit

2. Jyotiba Phule

3. Karsondas Mulji

4. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

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With reference to the Revolutionary Nationalism in Modern India which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. A bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly was thrown by Baghat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt in 1929.

2. The bomb was against the passage of Public Safety Bill and Trade Disputes Bill.

3. The bomb devastated the whole assembly building and killed everyone in it.

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Identify the correct pair of kings and their Tombs

Which among the following is not an Indian organisation founded on a foreign soil?

Consider the following statements :

1. Agitation in favor of modern education by progressive Indians.

2. To ensure cheap supply of educated manpower for subordinate posts in administration.

3. Government believed that educated Indians would help expand the market for British Products.

Which of the above is/are the reason(s) for spreading of education (in India) by Government of India during British rule?

Which of the following methods was/were used by the indigo farmers during the Indigo revolt of 1859-60?

1. Peaceful demonstrations

2. Social boycotts

3. Maintenance of band of Lathiyals (armed retainers)

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With reference to Indian National Congress session at Lucknow in 1916, consider the following statements:

1. It was presided over by Annie Besant.

2. At this session extremists were accepted back into Congress.

3. Congress decided to oppose Muslim League's demand of separate electorate for Muslims.

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

Which of the following was part of the resolution passed by Congress in Karachi session on National Economic program and Fundamental Rights?

1. Neutrality of the state in regard to all religions.

2. State ownership or control of key industries, mines and means of transport.

3. Free and compulsory primary education.

4. Protection of “The culture, language and script of the minorities and of different linguistic areas.

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Consider the following statements.

1. The Shramana tradition, based on the principle of Ahimsa, was an essential component of the ancient Vedic religion.

2. The Ajivika School believes in the doctrine of absolute determinism arguing there is no free will.

Which of the given above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Lord Curzon's tenure in British India:

1. Official Secrets Act was passed to curb freedom of press during his tenure.

2. Section 124 A was added in Indian Penal Code during his tenure which made sedition a criminal offence.

3. Calcutta Corporation Act was passed during his tenure which aimed at curbing Indian industries and increase in import of British Manufactured goods in India.

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