UPSC Static Quiz – History : 19 May 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 19 May 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 Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Landholders Society and Bengal British India Society? a) The Landholders Society was primarily focused on safeguarding landlord interests. b) The Bengal British India Society aimed to address broader social and economic concerns in British India. c) Both societies were established after the 1857 revolt to address landlord and tenant issues. d) The Landholders Society was one of the earliest political associations in India. Correct Solution: c) Landholders Society: In July 1838, the “Zamindari Association”, also known as the “Landholders Society”, was established to safeguard the interests of the landlords. Landholders’ Society was limited in its objectives i.e. covered demand of Landlords only. The landholders Society used the methods of constitutional agitation for the redressal of grievances and marked the beginning of organised political activities. Bengal British India Society: In April 1843, another political association under the name of the Bengal British India Society was founded. Its objective was “the collection and dissemination of information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India” Incorrect Solution: c) Landholders Society: In July 1838, the “Zamindari Association”, also known as the “Landholders Society”, was established to safeguard the interests of the landlords. Landholders’ Society was limited in its objectives i.e. covered demand of Landlords only. The landholders Society used the methods of constitutional agitation for the redressal of grievances and marked the beginning of organised political activities. Bengal British India Society: In April 1843, another political association under the name of the Bengal British India Society was founded. Its objective was “the collection and dissemination of information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India”

#### 1. Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Landholders Society and Bengal British India Society?

• a) The Landholders Society was primarily focused on safeguarding landlord interests.

• b) The Bengal British India Society aimed to address broader social and economic concerns in British India.

• c) Both societies were established after the 1857 revolt to address landlord and tenant issues.

• d) The Landholders Society was one of the earliest political associations in India.

Solution: c)

Landholders Society:

• In July 1838, the “Zamindari Association”, also known as the “Landholders Society”, was established to safeguard the interests of the landlords.

• Landholders’ Society was limited in its objectives i.e. covered demand of Landlords only.

• The landholders Society used the methods of constitutional agitation for the redressal of grievances and marked the beginning of organised political activities.

Bengal British India Society:

• In April 1843, another political association under the name of the Bengal British India Society was founded.

Its objective was “the collection and dissemination of information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India”

Solution: c)

Landholders Society:

• In July 1838, the “Zamindari Association”, also known as the “Landholders Society”, was established to safeguard the interests of the landlords.

• Landholders’ Society was limited in its objectives i.e. covered demand of Landlords only.

• The landholders Society used the methods of constitutional agitation for the redressal of grievances and marked the beginning of organised political activities.

Bengal British India Society:

• In April 1843, another political association under the name of the Bengal British India Society was founded.

Its objective was “the collection and dissemination of information relating to the actual condition of the people of British India”

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Allan Octavian Hume’s contribution to the Indian National Congress was primarily: a) Leading mass protests against British rule. b) Writing an open letter to the graduates of Calcutta University. c) Establishing a network of underground revolutionaries. d) Advocating for immediate self-governance for India. Correct Solution: b) Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a pivotal role in the formation of the Indian National Congress by writing an open letter to the graduates of Calcutta University in 1883. This letter outlined his vision for a body representing Indian interests and helped mobilize educated Indians to engage in political dialogue with the British government. Hume’s efforts led to the organization of the first Congress meeting in Bombay in 1885, with the approval of Viceroy Lord Dufferin. Incorrect Solution: b) Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a pivotal role in the formation of the Indian National Congress by writing an open letter to the graduates of Calcutta University in 1883. This letter outlined his vision for a body representing Indian interests and helped mobilize educated Indians to engage in political dialogue with the British government. Hume’s efforts led to the organization of the first Congress meeting in Bombay in 1885, with the approval of Viceroy Lord Dufferin.

#### 2. Question

Allan Octavian Hume’s contribution to the Indian National Congress was primarily:

• a) Leading mass protests against British rule.

• b) Writing an open letter to the graduates of Calcutta University.

• c) Establishing a network of underground revolutionaries.

• d) Advocating for immediate self-governance for India.

Solution: b)

Allan Octavian Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a pivotal role in the formation of the Indian National Congress by writing an open letter to the graduates of Calcutta University in 1883. This letter outlined his vision for a body representing Indian interests and helped mobilize educated Indians to engage in political dialogue with the British government. Hume’s efforts led to the organization of the first Congress meeting in Bombay in 1885, with the approval of Viceroy Lord Dufferin.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Who is considered the father of the Indian Press? a) William Bolts b) James Augustus Hickey c) Charles Metcalfe d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Correct Solution: b) James Augustus Hickey is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Press, primarily because he started the first Indian newspaper, the Bengal Gazette, in 1780. His work marked the beginning of journalism in India, despite operating under heavy scrutiny and restrictions by the British authorities. The Bengal Gazette sought to express independent opinions, challenging colonial authorities, which eventually led to censorship and the closure of the paper. Hickey’s contribution laid the foundation for the press’s role in India, which later became instrumental in political awareness and the struggle for freedom. Incorrect Solution: b) James Augustus Hickey is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Press, primarily because he started the first Indian newspaper, the Bengal Gazette, in 1780. His work marked the beginning of journalism in India, despite operating under heavy scrutiny and restrictions by the British authorities. The Bengal Gazette sought to express independent opinions, challenging colonial authorities, which eventually led to censorship and the closure of the paper. Hickey’s contribution laid the foundation for the press’s role in India, which later became instrumental in political awareness and the struggle for freedom.

#### 3. Question

Who is considered the father of the Indian Press?

• a) William Bolts

• b) James Augustus Hickey

• c) Charles Metcalfe

• d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Solution: b)

• James Augustus Hickey is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Press, primarily because he started the first Indian newspaper, the Bengal Gazette, in 1780.

• His work marked the beginning of journalism in India, despite operating under heavy scrutiny and restrictions by the British authorities.

• The Bengal Gazette sought to express independent opinions, challenging colonial authorities, which eventually led to censorship and the closure of the paper.

• Hickey’s contribution laid the foundation for the press’s role in India, which later became instrumental in political awareness and the struggle for freedom.

Solution: b)

• James Augustus Hickey is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Press, primarily because he started the first Indian newspaper, the Bengal Gazette, in 1780.

• His work marked the beginning of journalism in India, despite operating under heavy scrutiny and restrictions by the British authorities.

• The Bengal Gazette sought to express independent opinions, challenging colonial authorities, which eventually led to censorship and the closure of the paper.

• Hickey’s contribution laid the foundation for the press’s role in India, which later became instrumental in political awareness and the struggle for freedom.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding prominent nationalist newspapers: Amrita Bazar Patrika was edited by Surendranath Banerjea. Kesari was a Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The Bengalee newspaper was associated with Sisir Kumar Ghosh. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Amrita Bazar Patrika was established by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh, not Surendranath Banerjea, making statement 1 incorrect. Kesari was indeed a Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who used it to voice nationalist sentiments and critique British rule, making statement 2 correct. The Bengalee was edited by Surendranath Banerjea, who was known for his eloquent advocacy for India’s political rights, making statement 3 correct. These newspapers together played a critical role in circulating nationalist ideas and mobilizing public opinion against British rule. Incorrect Solution: b) Amrita Bazar Patrika was established by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh, not Surendranath Banerjea, making statement 1 incorrect. Kesari was indeed a Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who used it to voice nationalist sentiments and critique British rule, making statement 2 correct. The Bengalee was edited by Surendranath Banerjea, who was known for his eloquent advocacy for India’s political rights, making statement 3 correct. These newspapers together played a critical role in circulating nationalist ideas and mobilizing public opinion against British rule.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding prominent nationalist newspapers:

• Amrita Bazar Patrika was edited by Surendranath Banerjea.

• Kesari was a Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

• The Bengalee newspaper was associated with Sisir Kumar Ghosh.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

• Amrita Bazar Patrika was established by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh, not Surendranath Banerjea, making statement 1 incorrect.

• Kesari was indeed a Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who used it to voice nationalist sentiments and critique British rule, making statement 2 correct.

• The Bengalee was edited by Surendranath Banerjea, who was known for his eloquent advocacy for India’s political rights, making statement 3 correct.

• These newspapers together played a critical role in circulating nationalist ideas and mobilizing public opinion against British rule.

Solution: b)

• Amrita Bazar Patrika was established by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh, not Surendranath Banerjea, making statement 1 incorrect.

• Kesari was indeed a Marathi newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who used it to voice nationalist sentiments and critique British rule, making statement 2 correct.

• The Bengalee was edited by Surendranath Banerjea, who was known for his eloquent advocacy for India’s political rights, making statement 3 correct.

• These newspapers together played a critical role in circulating nationalist ideas and mobilizing public opinion against British rule.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about British censorship laws and their targets: The Sedition Act was first introduced in response to Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s activism. The Press Act of 1910 led to the prosecution of over 1000 newspapers. The Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act of 1911 restricted all public gatherings to prevent large-scale protests. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1 and 3 only Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect because the sedition clause (Section 124A) was already in place in the Indian Penal Code, and while Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a prominent target of sedition charges, the law itself was not introduced solely in response to his activism. The Press Act of 1910 was indeed a draconian law that resulted in the prosecution of over 1000 newspapers, severely curtailing press freedom and forcing publications to adopt cautious reporting practices. The Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act of 1911 focused on restricting gatherings deemed seditious rather than all large-scale protests. It was aimed at preventing meetings that could incite anti-colonial sentiment, especially among nationalist groups, and was part of the broader crackdown on political expression during the rise of the nationalist movement. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect because the sedition clause (Section 124A) was already in place in the Indian Penal Code, and while Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a prominent target of sedition charges, the law itself was not introduced solely in response to his activism. The Press Act of 1910 was indeed a draconian law that resulted in the prosecution of over 1000 newspapers, severely curtailing press freedom and forcing publications to adopt cautious reporting practices. The Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act of 1911 focused on restricting gatherings deemed seditious rather than all large-scale protests. It was aimed at preventing meetings that could incite anti-colonial sentiment, especially among nationalist groups, and was part of the broader crackdown on political expression during the rise of the nationalist movement.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about British censorship laws and their targets:

• The Sedition Act was first introduced in response to Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s activism.

• The Press Act of 1910 led to the prosecution of over 1000 newspapers.

• The Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act of 1911 restricted all public gatherings to prevent large-scale protests.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• d) 1 and 3 only

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect because the sedition clause (Section 124A) was already in place in the Indian Penal Code, and while Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a prominent target of sedition charges, the law itself was not introduced solely in response to his activism.

The Press Act of 1910 was indeed a draconian law that resulted in the prosecution of over 1000 newspapers, severely curtailing press freedom and forcing publications to adopt cautious reporting practices.

The Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act of 1911 focused on restricting gatherings deemed seditious rather than all large-scale protests. It was aimed at preventing meetings that could incite anti-colonial sentiment, especially among nationalist groups, and was part of the broader crackdown on political expression during the rise of the nationalist movement.

Solution: b)

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