UPSC Static Quiz – History : 17 June 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 17 June 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following early political associations in British India: Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha Landholders’ Society (Zamindari Association) British Indian Association Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Arrange these associations in the correct chronological order of their foundation. (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 1, 4, 3 (c) 1, 3, 2, 4 (d) 2, 3, 1, 4 Correct Solution: a) Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha: Founded in 1836 by associates of Raja Rammohun Roy. It was one of the earliest political associations aimed at discussing government policies and seeking reforms. Landholders’ Society (Zamindari Association): Founded in 1838 by Dwarakanath Tagore and other prominent landholders in Calcutta. Its primary objective was to protect the class interests of the zamindars. British Indian Association: Formed in 1851 in Calcutta by merging the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society. Its aim was to petition the British Parliament for reforms in administration and greater Indian representation. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha: Established in 1867 (some sources state April 1870 for its formal constitution, though initial activities began earlier) by Mahadeo Govind Ranade, Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi, S. H. Chiplunkar, and others. It aimed to work as a mediating body between the government and the people and took up issues of peasant rights and administrative reforms. Incorrect Solution: a) Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha: Founded in 1836 by associates of Raja Rammohun Roy. It was one of the earliest political associations aimed at discussing government policies and seeking reforms. Landholders’ Society (Zamindari Association): Founded in 1838 by Dwarakanath Tagore and other prominent landholders in Calcutta. Its primary objective was to protect the class interests of the zamindars. British Indian Association: Formed in 1851 in Calcutta by merging the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society. Its aim was to petition the British Parliament for reforms in administration and greater Indian representation. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha: Established in 1867 (some sources state April 1870 for its formal constitution, though initial activities began earlier) by Mahadeo Govind Ranade, Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi, S. H. Chiplunkar, and others. It aimed to work as a mediating body between the government and the people and took up issues of peasant rights and administrative reforms.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following early political associations in British India:

• Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha

• Landholders’ Society (Zamindari Association)

• British Indian Association

• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

Arrange these associations in the correct chronological order of their foundation.

• (a) 1, 2, 3, 4

• (b) 2, 1, 4, 3

• (c) 1, 3, 2, 4

• (d) 2, 3, 1, 4

Solution: a)

• Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha: Founded in 1836 by associates of Raja Rammohun Roy. It was one of the earliest political associations aimed at discussing government policies and seeking reforms.

• Landholders’ Society (Zamindari Association): Founded in 1838 by Dwarakanath Tagore and other prominent landholders in Calcutta. Its primary objective was to protect the class interests of the zamindars.

• British Indian Association: Formed in 1851 in Calcutta by merging the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society. Its aim was to petition the British Parliament for reforms in administration and greater Indian representation.

• Poona Sarvajanik Sabha: Established in 1867 (some sources state April 1870 for its formal constitution, though initial activities began earlier) by Mahadeo Govind Ranade, Ganesh Vasudeo Joshi, S. H. Chiplunkar, and others. It aimed to work as a mediating body between the government and the people and took up issues of peasant rights and administrative reforms.

Solution: a)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Mahalwari system. Warren Hastings was associated with the conception of this system. Under the system, ryots paid a variable sum to the Zamindars who then paid to the British. Village lands, forestland and pastures were included under the system. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) In the North Western Provinces of the Bengal Presidency (most of this area is now in Uttar Pradesh), an Englishman called Holt Mackenzie devised the new system which came into effect in 1822. He felt that the village was an important social institution in north Indian society and needed to be preserved. Under his directions, collectors went from village to village, inspecting the land, measuring the fields, and recording the customs and rights of different groups. The estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenue that each village (mahal) had to pay. This demand was to be revised periodically, not permanently fixed. The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it to the Company was given to the village headman, rather than the zamindar. This system came to be known as the mahalwari settlement. The land included under this system consisted of all land of the villages, even the forestland, pastures etc. Incorrect Solution: a) In the North Western Provinces of the Bengal Presidency (most of this area is now in Uttar Pradesh), an Englishman called Holt Mackenzie devised the new system which came into effect in 1822. He felt that the village was an important social institution in north Indian society and needed to be preserved. Under his directions, collectors went from village to village, inspecting the land, measuring the fields, and recording the customs and rights of different groups. The estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenue that each village (mahal) had to pay. This demand was to be revised periodically, not permanently fixed. The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it to the Company was given to the village headman, rather than the zamindar. This system came to be known as the mahalwari settlement. The land included under this system consisted of all land of the villages, even the forestland, pastures etc.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Mahalwari system.

• Warren Hastings was associated with the conception of this system.

• Under the system, ryots paid a variable sum to the Zamindars who then paid to the British.

• Village lands, forestland and pastures were included under the system.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

In the North Western Provinces of the Bengal Presidency (most of this area is now in Uttar Pradesh), an Englishman called Holt Mackenzie devised the new system which came into effect in 1822. He felt that the village was an important social institution in north Indian society and needed to be preserved. Under his directions, collectors went from village to village, inspecting the land, measuring the fields, and recording the customs and rights of different groups. The estimated revenue of each plot within a village was added up to calculate the revenue that each village (mahal) had to pay. This demand was to be revised periodically, not permanently fixed. The charge of collecting the revenue and paying it to the Company was given to the village headman, rather than the zamindar. This system came to be known as the mahalwari settlement.

The land included under this system consisted of all land of the villages, even the forestland, pastures etc.

Solution: a)

The land included under this system consisted of all land of the villages, even the forestland, pastures etc.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following factors influenced the growth of Modern Nationalism during British rule in India? French Revolution. Indian Renaissance. Offshoot of modernization initiated by the British in India. Strong reaction to British imperialist policies in India. How many of the above options is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: d) The rise and growth of Indian nationalism has been traditionally explained in terms of Indian response to the stimulus generated by the British Raj through creation of new institutions, new opportunities, resources, etc. In other words, Indian nationalism grew partly as a result of colonial policies and partly as a reaction to colonial policies. In fact, it would be more correct to see Indian nationalism as a product of a mix of various factors: Worldwide upsurge of the concepts of nationalism and right of self-determination initiated by the French Revolution. Indian Renaissance. Offshoot of modernisation initiated by the British in India. Strong reaction to British imperialist policies in India. Incorrect Solution: d) The rise and growth of Indian nationalism has been traditionally explained in terms of Indian response to the stimulus generated by the British Raj through creation of new institutions, new opportunities, resources, etc. In other words, Indian nationalism grew partly as a result of colonial policies and partly as a reaction to colonial policies. In fact, it would be more correct to see Indian nationalism as a product of a mix of various factors: Worldwide upsurge of the concepts of nationalism and right of self-determination initiated by the French Revolution. Indian Renaissance. Offshoot of modernisation initiated by the British in India. Strong reaction to British imperialist policies in India.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following factors influenced the growth of Modern Nationalism during British rule in India?

• French Revolution.

• Indian Renaissance.

• Offshoot of modernization initiated by the British in India.

• Strong reaction to British imperialist policies in India.

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: d)

The rise and growth of Indian nationalism has been traditionally explained in terms of Indian response to the stimulus generated by the British Raj through creation of new institutions, new opportunities, resources, etc. In other words, Indian nationalism grew partly as a result of colonial policies and partly as a reaction to colonial policies. In fact, it would be more correct to see Indian nationalism as a product of a mix of various factors:

• Worldwide upsurge of the concepts of nationalism and right of self-determination initiated by the French Revolution.

• Indian Renaissance.

• Offshoot of modernisation initiated by the British in India.

• Strong reaction to British imperialist policies in India.

Solution: d)

• Worldwide upsurge of the concepts of nationalism and right of self-determination initiated by the French Revolution.

• Indian Renaissance.

• Offshoot of modernisation initiated by the British in India.

• Strong reaction to British imperialist policies in India.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding East India Association. The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London. It was the successor of the Indian National Congress. It worked towards presenting the correct information about India to the British Public and voice Indian grievances in British press. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. East India Association was an organization established by some Indian students in London on 1 October 1866 on initiative of Dadabhai Naoroji. It was one of the predecessor organizations of the Indian National Congress. On October 1, 1866, the London Indian Society was superseded by East India Association. The several objectives and activities of East India Association were as follows: To advocate for and promote public interests and welfare of Indians. It worked towards presenting the correct information about India to the British Public and voice Indian grievances in British press. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. East India Association was an organization established by some Indian students in London on 1 October 1866 on initiative of Dadabhai Naoroji. It was one of the predecessor organizations of the Indian National Congress. On October 1, 1866, the London Indian Society was superseded by East India Association. The several objectives and activities of East India Association were as follows: To advocate for and promote public interests and welfare of Indians. It worked towards presenting the correct information about India to the British Public and voice Indian grievances in British press.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding East India Association.

• The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji, in collaboration with Indians and retired British officials in London.

• It was the successor of the Indian National Congress.

• It worked towards presenting the correct information about India to the British Public and voice Indian grievances in British press.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

East India Association was an organization established by some Indian students in London on 1 October 1866 on initiative of Dadabhai Naoroji. It was one of the predecessor organizations of the Indian National Congress.

On October 1, 1866, the London Indian Society was superseded by East India Association. The several objectives and activities of East India Association were as follows:

• To advocate for and promote public interests and welfare of Indians.

• It worked towards presenting the correct information about India to the British Public and voice Indian grievances in British press.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

On October 1, 1866, the London Indian Society was superseded by East India Association. The several objectives and activities of East India Association were as follows:

• To advocate for and promote public interests and welfare of Indians.

• It worked towards presenting the correct information about India to the British Public and voice Indian grievances in British press.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The aim of the Indian Association found by Suredranath Banerjee was to a) Organize seditious movements to dethrone the British Empire b) Advocate constitutional reforms through legislative action c) Represent the views of the educated middle class and inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action d) Give shape to and establish the Indian National Congress (INC) Correct Solution: c) The foundations of the Indian National Movement were laid by Suredranath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association at Calcutta in 1876. The aim of the Association was to represent the views of the educated middle class, inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action. Incorrect Solution: c) The foundations of the Indian National Movement were laid by Suredranath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association at Calcutta in 1876. The aim of the Association was to represent the views of the educated middle class, inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action.

#### 5. Question

The aim of the Indian Association found by Suredranath Banerjee was to

• a) Organize seditious movements to dethrone the British Empire

• b) Advocate constitutional reforms through legislative action

• c) Represent the views of the educated middle class and inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action

• d) Give shape to and establish the Indian National Congress (INC)

Solution: c)

The foundations of the Indian National Movement were laid by Suredranath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association at Calcutta in 1876. The aim of the Association was to represent the views of the educated middle class, inspire the Indian community to take the value of united action.

Solution: c)

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