INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

Which among the following is not an initial intention of the founder behind formation of ‘Indian National Congress’?

1. To bring together the nationalistic forces.

2. The urge of the politically conscious Indians to set a national body to express the political and economic demands of the Indians.

3. To release the growing discontent of the Indians.

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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

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Consider the followings with respect to the era of Balban:

1. The empire was completely free from robbery and dacoities

2. To emphasise that the nobles were equal to the king, he abolished the ceremonies of sijada and paibos

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

With reference to the revolt of 1857, which of the following were the religious causes of discontent among Indian people against the British rule?

1. Rediscovery of India's past by European scholars.

2. The social reform and humanitarian measures taken by the government

3. The official policy of taxing the lands belonging to temples and mosques

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The Jesuit missionary who had discussions with Akbar was?

The following are the rulers of the slave dynasty

1. Ghiyasuddin Balban

2. Iltutmish

3. Qutbuddin Aibak

4. Nasiruddin Mahmud

What is the correct order in which these sultans ruled over India?

Which of the following factors was/were responsible for tribal uprising during the british rule?

1. British introduced a new system of land revenue and taxation.

2. Influx of Christian missionaries into the tribal areas.

3. British introduced moneylenders, traders and revenue farmers as middlemen among the tribals.

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With reference to the 'Wardha scheme of Basic Education' in 1937. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The main principle behind this scheme was learning through activity.

2. This scheme was formulated by Dr. Abul Kalam Azad committee.

3. This scheme provided for first 10 years of schooling to be an integral part of a free and compulsory nationwide education system.

4. Both Wardha scheme and Hunter Commission laid importance on education being imparted through vernacular language.

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Consider the following statements

1. Jayadeva was a poet of the 12th century, hailing from today’s Orissa.

2. His Gita Govinda is a work of Sanskrit love poetry and song between Krishna and Radha.

3. The text also elaborates the eight moods, the Ashta Nayika.

4. The first English translation of the Gita Govinda by Sir William Jones in 1792.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Qutubuddin Aibek setup an official nobility called Chahalgani.

2. Iltutmish completed the construction of qutub minar which was started by Aibek.

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