Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 02 August 2015

:: Miscellaneous ::

1. Which of the statements given below in regard to Peasant's Movements in India in 1930s and 1940s is / are not correct ?

1. They were a result of the concurrent Great Economic Depression.
2. They were also inspired by the new phase of mass struggle launched by the All India National Congress in 1930.
3. They demanded for the fundamental reforms, like abolition of Zamindari in the existing agrarian system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 2 and 3
(d) All of the above

2. Which of the following statements in regard to the bureaucracy in British India during 1940's are correct ?

1. It refused to carry out orderof the Govt.
2. It took half-hearted action against the individual disobedience in some places.
3. Generally it took harsh actions against Quit India movement 1942.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All of them

3. Consider the following statements in regard to the Revolt of 1857 in India :

1. Almost half of the Indian soldiers did not participate in the Revolt.
2. The British recovered Agra first.
3. Indian merchants supported the revolt.
4. The Indian intelligent prayed for the success of the British.