UPSC Static Quiz – History : 25 August 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 25 August 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 was a significant social reform achieved by the Moderate Nationalists in the late 19th century? a) Introduction of the Widow Remarriage Act b) Formation of the All India Trade Union Congress c) Abolition of Sati d) Resolution of the House of Commons allowing simultaneous ICS exams in India and London Correct Solution: D The Moderate Nationalists successfully campaigned for the 1893 resolution of the House of Commons, which allowed simultaneous examinations for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) to be held in both London and India. This was a significant achievement as it provided Indian aspirants with better opportunities to enter the prestigious civil services, which had been dominated by British officials. The reform was a step toward increasing Indian participation in the administration and was part of the Moderates’ broader agenda to secure constitutional reforms through dialogue and petitions. Incorrect Solution: D The Moderate Nationalists successfully campaigned for the 1893 resolution of the House of Commons, which allowed simultaneous examinations for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) to be held in both London and India. This was a significant achievement as it provided Indian aspirants with better opportunities to enter the prestigious civil services, which had been dominated by British officials. The reform was a step toward increasing Indian participation in the administration and was part of the Moderates’ broader agenda to secure constitutional reforms through dialogue and petitions.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following was a significant social reform achieved by the Moderate Nationalists in the late 19th century?

• a) Introduction of the Widow Remarriage Act

• b) Formation of the All India Trade Union Congress

• c) Abolition of Sati

• d) Resolution of the House of Commons allowing simultaneous ICS exams in India and London

Solution: D

• The Moderate Nationalists successfully campaigned for the 1893 resolution of the House of Commons, which allowed simultaneous examinations for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) to be held in both London and India.

• This was a significant achievement as it provided Indian aspirants with better opportunities to enter the prestigious civil services, which had been dominated by British officials.

The reform was a step toward increasing Indian participation in the administration and was part of the Moderates’ broader agenda to secure constitutional reforms through dialogue and petitions.

Solution: D

• This was a significant achievement as it provided Indian aspirants with better opportunities to enter the prestigious civil services, which had been dominated by British officials.

The reform was a step toward increasing Indian participation in the administration and was part of the Moderates’ broader agenda to secure constitutional reforms through dialogue and petitions.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the reaction of Extremists during Swadeshi Movement in Bengal. Extremists gave a call for passive resistance in addition to swadeshi and boycott which would include a boycott of government schools and colleges, government service, courts and legislative councils. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: D The Extremists gave a call for passive resistance in addition to swadeshi and boycott which would include a boycott of government schools and colleges, government service, courts, legislative councils, municipalities, government titles, etc. The Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice. Incorrect Solution: D The Extremists gave a call for passive resistance in addition to swadeshi and boycott which would include a boycott of government schools and colleges, government service, courts, legislative councils, municipalities, government titles, etc. The Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the reaction of Extremists during Swadeshi Movement in Bengal.

• Extremists gave a call for passive resistance in addition to swadeshi and boycott which would include a boycott of government schools and colleges, government service, courts and legislative councils.

• The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: D

The Extremists gave a call for passive resistance in addition to swadeshi and boycott which would include a boycott of government schools and colleges, government service, courts, legislative councils, municipalities, government titles, etc.

The Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice.

Solution: D

The Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question During the Swadeshi Movement, which of the following leader declared that “Political Freedom is the life breath of a nation”? (a) Rabindranath Tagore (b) Bipin Chandra Pal (c) Aurobindo Ghose (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Correct Solution: C The militant nationalists tried to transform the anti-partition and Swadeshi Movement into a mass struggle and gave the slogan of India’s independence from foreign rule. “Political freedom is the life breath of a nation,” declared Aurobindo. Thus, the Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice. Incorrect Solution: C The militant nationalists tried to transform the anti-partition and Swadeshi Movement into a mass struggle and gave the slogan of India’s independence from foreign rule. “Political freedom is the life breath of a nation,” declared Aurobindo. Thus, the Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice.

#### 3. Question

During the Swadeshi Movement, which of the following leader declared that “Political Freedom is the life breath of a nation”?

• (a) Rabindranath Tagore

• (b) Bipin Chandra Pal

• (c) Aurobindo Ghose

• (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Solution: C

The militant nationalists tried to transform the anti-partition and Swadeshi Movement into a mass struggle and gave the slogan of India’s independence from foreign rule. “Political freedom is the life breath of a nation,” declared Aurobindo. Thus, the Extremists gave the idea of India’s independence the central place in India’s politics. The goal of independence was to be achieved through self-sacrifice.

Solution: C

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Surat Split of 1907: The split occurred due to differences between moderates and extremists within the Indian National Congress over resolutions like Swaraj, Swadeshi, and Boycott. The British utilized the split to suppress the Extremists by launching a massive crackdown, including the imprisonment of Lokmanya Tilak. The Surat Split strengthened the Indian National Congress by allowing it to focus on more moderate, achievable goals. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 3 is incorrect. The Surat Split in 1907 was a significant event in the history of the Indian National Congress. The split occurred primarily due to ideological differences between the Moderates, who favored a gradual approach through constitutional means, and the Extremists, who advocated for more radical actions such as Swaraj (self-rule), Swadeshi (promotion of indigenous goods), Boycott of foreign goods, and National Education. The British exploited this division through their “divide and rule” policy, suppressing the Extremists who were seen as a more immediate threat to their rule. Lokmanya Tilak, a prominent Extremist leader, was imprisoned and sent to Mandalay, which significantly weakened the Extremist faction. Contrary to statement 3, the split did not strengthen the Congress but rather led to a period of decline and division within the party, with the Moderates losing touch with the younger generation of nationalists. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 3 is incorrect. The Surat Split in 1907 was a significant event in the history of the Indian National Congress. The split occurred primarily due to ideological differences between the Moderates, who favored a gradual approach through constitutional means, and the Extremists, who advocated for more radical actions such as Swaraj (self-rule), Swadeshi (promotion of indigenous goods), Boycott of foreign goods, and National Education. The British exploited this division through their “divide and rule” policy, suppressing the Extremists who were seen as a more immediate threat to their rule. Lokmanya Tilak, a prominent Extremist leader, was imprisoned and sent to Mandalay, which significantly weakened the Extremist faction. Contrary to statement 3, the split did not strengthen the Congress but rather led to a period of decline and division within the party, with the Moderates losing touch with the younger generation of nationalists.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Surat Split of 1907:

• The split occurred due to differences between moderates and extremists within the Indian National Congress over resolutions like Swaraj, Swadeshi, and Boycott.

• The British utilized the split to suppress the Extremists by launching a massive crackdown, including the imprisonment of Lokmanya Tilak.

• The Surat Split strengthened the Indian National Congress by allowing it to focus on more moderate, achievable goals.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• The Surat Split in 1907 was a significant event in the history of the Indian National Congress.

• The split occurred primarily due to ideological differences between the Moderates, who favored a gradual approach through constitutional means, and the Extremists, who advocated for more radical actions such as Swaraj (self-rule), Swadeshi (promotion of indigenous goods), Boycott of foreign goods, and National Education.

• The British exploited this division through their “divide and rule” policy, suppressing the Extremists who were seen as a more immediate threat to their rule.

• Lokmanya Tilak, a prominent Extremist leader, was imprisoned and sent to Mandalay, which significantly weakened the Extremist faction.

• Contrary to statement 3, the split did not strengthen the Congress but rather led to a period of decline and division within the party, with the Moderates losing touch with the younger generation of nationalists.

Solution: A

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• The Surat Split in 1907 was a significant event in the history of the Indian National Congress.

• The British exploited this division through their “divide and rule” policy, suppressing the Extremists who were seen as a more immediate threat to their rule.

• Lokmanya Tilak, a prominent Extremist leader, was imprisoned and sent to Mandalay, which significantly weakened the Extremist faction.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following was NOT a characteristic method of the Extremists? a) Emphasizing self-reliance (atmashakti) against British domination b) Advocating for non-cooperation with the British c) Reviving traditional Indian festivals to arouse nationalist sentiments d) Petitioning the British government for reforms Correct Solution: D Petitioning the British government for reforms was a characteristic method of the Moderates, who believed in peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their goals. The Extremists, on the other hand, advocated for more assertive approaches, including non-cooperation with the British, reviving traditional Indian festivals to inspire nationalism, and promoting self-reliance (atmashakti) to counter British domination. Their approach was more direct and militant compared to the Moderates. Incorrect Solution: D Petitioning the British government for reforms was a characteristic method of the Moderates, who believed in peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their goals. The Extremists, on the other hand, advocated for more assertive approaches, including non-cooperation with the British, reviving traditional Indian festivals to inspire nationalism, and promoting self-reliance (atmashakti) to counter British domination. Their approach was more direct and militant compared to the Moderates.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic method of the Extremists?

• a) Emphasizing self-reliance (atmashakti) against British domination

• b) Advocating for non-cooperation with the British

• c) Reviving traditional Indian festivals to arouse nationalist sentiments

• d) Petitioning the British government for reforms

Solution: D

• Petitioning the British government for reforms was a characteristic method of the Moderates, who believed in peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their goals.

• The Extremists, on the other hand, advocated for more assertive approaches, including non-cooperation with the British, reviving traditional Indian festivals to inspire nationalism, and promoting self-reliance (atmashakti) to counter British domination. Their approach was more direct and militant compared to the Moderates.

Solution: D

• Petitioning the British government for reforms was a characteristic method of the Moderates, who believed in peaceful and constitutional means to achieve their goals.

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