UPSC Static Quiz – History : 22 July 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 22 July 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 In the context of Modern India, Jugantar and Bharathmatha Association were a) Reformist Hindu Organisations b) Publications against colonialism c) Revolutionary groups d) Pre-Congress Social Organisations Correct Solution: C In the first half of the 20th century, revolutionary groups sprang up mainly in Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab and Madras. The revolutionaries were not satisfied with the methods of both the moderates and extremists. Hence, they started many revolutionary secret organizations. In Bengal Anusilan Samiti and Jugantar were established. In Maharashtra Savarkar brothers had set up Abhinava Bharat. In the Madras Presidency, Bharathmatha Association was started by Nilakanta Bramachari. In Punjab Ajit Singh set up a secret society to spread revolutionary ideas among the youth. In London, at India House, Shyamji Krishna Verma gathered young Indian nationalists like Madan Lal Dhingra, Savarkar, V.V.S. Iyer and T.S.S.Rajan. Lala Hardyal set up the ‘Ghadar Party’ in USA to organise revolutionary activities from outside India. Incorrect Solution: C In the first half of the 20th century, revolutionary groups sprang up mainly in Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab and Madras. The revolutionaries were not satisfied with the methods of both the moderates and extremists. Hence, they started many revolutionary secret organizations. In Bengal Anusilan Samiti and Jugantar were established. In Maharashtra Savarkar brothers had set up Abhinava Bharat. In the Madras Presidency, Bharathmatha Association was started by Nilakanta Bramachari. In Punjab Ajit Singh set up a secret society to spread revolutionary ideas among the youth. In London, at India House, Shyamji Krishna Verma gathered young Indian nationalists like Madan Lal Dhingra, Savarkar, V.V.S. Iyer and T.S.S.Rajan. Lala Hardyal set up the ‘Ghadar Party’ in USA to organise revolutionary activities from outside India.

#### 1. Question

In the context of Modern India, Jugantar and Bharathmatha Association were

• a) Reformist Hindu Organisations

• b) Publications against colonialism

• c) Revolutionary groups

• d) Pre-Congress Social Organisations

Solution: C

In the first half of the 20th century, revolutionary groups sprang up mainly in Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab and Madras. The revolutionaries were not satisfied with the methods of both the moderates and extremists. Hence, they started many revolutionary secret organizations. In Bengal Anusilan Samiti and Jugantar were established. In Maharashtra Savarkar brothers had set up Abhinava Bharat. In the Madras Presidency, Bharathmatha Association was started by Nilakanta Bramachari.

In Punjab Ajit Singh set up a secret society to spread revolutionary ideas among the youth. In London, at India House, Shyamji Krishna Verma gathered young Indian nationalists like Madan Lal Dhingra, Savarkar, V.V.S. Iyer and T.S.S.Rajan. Lala Hardyal set up the ‘Ghadar Party’ in USA to organise revolutionary activities from outside India.

Solution: C

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The period between 1885 – 1905 is known as the era of the moderates. Which of the following were the main demands of Moderates? Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty. Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords. Separation of the judiciary from the executive. Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations Select the Correct answer code: a) 2, 3, 4 b) 1, 3 c) 1, 2, 3 d) 1, 2, 3, 4 Correct Solution: D The main Demands of Moderates Expansion and reform of legislative councils. Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India. Separation of the judiciary from the executive. More powers for the local bodies. Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords. Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty. Reduction of spending on army. Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations Incorrect Solution: D The main Demands of Moderates Expansion and reform of legislative councils. Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India. Separation of the judiciary from the executive. More powers for the local bodies. Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords. Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty. Reduction of spending on army. Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

#### 2. Question

The period between 1885 – 1905 is known as the era of the moderates. Which of the following were the main demands of Moderates?

• Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty.

• Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords.

• Separation of the judiciary from the executive.

• Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

Select the Correct answer code:

• a) 2, 3, 4

• c) 1, 2, 3

• d) 1, 2, 3, 4

Solution: D

The main Demands of Moderates

• Expansion and reform of legislative councils.

• Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India.

• Separation of the judiciary from the executive.

• More powers for the local bodies.

• Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords.

• Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty.

• Reduction of spending on army.

• Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

Solution: D

The main Demands of Moderates

• Expansion and reform of legislative councils.

• Greater opportunities for Indians in higher posts by holding the ICS examination simultaneously in England and in India.

• Separation of the judiciary from the executive.

• More powers for the local bodies.

• Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords.

• Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty.

• Reduction of spending on army.

• Freedom of speech and expression and freedom to form associations

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Why Defence of India Act 1915 was opposed by the nationalists? It aimed at curtailing the nationalist and revolutionary activities. It made a sharp distinction between European and Indian subjects. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: A The Defence of India Act 1915, also referred to as the Defence of India Regulations Act, was an emergency criminal law enacted by the Governor-General of India in 1915 with the intention of curtailing the nationalist and revolutionary activities during and in the aftermath of the First World War. The act was first applied during the First Lahore Conspiracy trial in the aftermath of the failed Ghadar Conspiracy of 1915, and was instrumental in crushing the Ghadr movement in Punjab and the Anushilan Samiti in Bengal. Incorrect Solution: A The Defence of India Act 1915, also referred to as the Defence of India Regulations Act, was an emergency criminal law enacted by the Governor-General of India in 1915 with the intention of curtailing the nationalist and revolutionary activities during and in the aftermath of the First World War. The act was first applied during the First Lahore Conspiracy trial in the aftermath of the failed Ghadar Conspiracy of 1915, and was instrumental in crushing the Ghadr movement in Punjab and the Anushilan Samiti in Bengal.

#### 3. Question

Why Defence of India Act 1915 was opposed by the nationalists?

• It aimed at curtailing the nationalist and revolutionary activities.

• It made a sharp distinction between European and Indian subjects.

Select the correct answer code:

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: A

The Defence of India Act 1915, also referred to as the Defence of India Regulations Act, was an emergency criminal law enacted by the Governor-General of India in 1915 with the intention of curtailing the nationalist and revolutionary activities during and in the aftermath of the First World War.

The act was first applied during the First Lahore Conspiracy trial in the aftermath of the failed Ghadar Conspiracy of 1915, and was instrumental in crushing the Ghadr movement in Punjab and the Anushilan Samiti in Bengal.

Solution: A

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The Congress split in 1907 was due to the issue of a) Grant of concessions to the All-India Muslim League b) Economic ideology of state-led development of India c) Increasingly religious tones in the Indian National Movement d) Methodology of struggle against the British Correct Solution: D The Congress split in 1907. The Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott. They felt that it involved the use of force. However, the extremists insisted on the use of mass boycott movements, protests and strikes to make a point against the British. After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside. Incorrect Solution: D The Congress split in 1907. The Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott. They felt that it involved the use of force. However, the extremists insisted on the use of mass boycott movements, protests and strikes to make a point against the British. After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside.

#### 4. Question

The Congress split in 1907 was due to the issue of

• a) Grant of concessions to the All-India Muslim League

• b) Economic ideology of state-led development of India

• c) Increasingly religious tones in the Indian National Movement

• d) Methodology of struggle against the British

Solution: D

The Congress split in 1907. The Moderates were opposed to the use of boycott. They felt that it involved the use of force. However, the extremists insisted on the use of mass boycott movements, protests and strikes to make a point against the British.

After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside.

Solution: D

After the split the Congress came to be dominated by the Moderates with Tilak’s followers functioning from outside.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The Lucknow Session, 1916 was special in many respects. Consider the following statements regarding this session. Congress and All India Muslim League signed the historic Lucknow Pact. It marked the re-union of the Moderates and Extremists. Annie Besant was the president of Lucknow session. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 3 is incorrect. Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National Congress. The session is memorable for the re-union of the Moderate and Extremist wings of Indian National Congress. In the same session, unity between the Congress and Muslim League was also achieved and they signed the historic Lucknow Pact. Through the pact, the two parties agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in the provincial legislatures. The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian autonomy. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 3 is incorrect. Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National Congress. The session is memorable for the re-union of the Moderate and Extremist wings of Indian National Congress. In the same session, unity between the Congress and Muslim League was also achieved and they signed the historic Lucknow Pact. Through the pact, the two parties agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in the provincial legislatures. The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian autonomy.

#### 5. Question

The Lucknow Session, 1916 was special in many respects. Consider the following statements regarding this session.

• Congress and All India Muslim League signed the historic Lucknow Pact.

• It marked the re-union of the Moderates and Extremists.

• Annie Besant was the president of Lucknow session.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National Congress.

The session is memorable for the re-union of the Moderate and Extremist wings of Indian National Congress. In the same session, unity between the Congress and Muslim League was also achieved and they signed the historic Lucknow Pact. Through the pact, the two parties agreed to allow representation to religious minorities in the provincial legislatures. The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian autonomy.

Solution: B

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Ambika Charan Majumdar was the president of Lucknow session (1916) of Indian National Congress.

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