UPSC Static Quiz – History : 26 December 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 26 December 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 were the main demands of the Moderates of Indian National Congress (INC)? Integrated judiciary and executive. Reduction of spending on army. Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty. Reduction of land revenue and protection of peasants from unjust landlords. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: C Statement 1 is incorrect. 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: C Statement 1 is incorrect. 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

#### 1. Question

Which of the following were the main demands of the Moderates of Indian National Congress (INC)?

• Integrated judiciary and executive.

• Reduction of spending on army.

• Abolition of salt tax and sugar duty.

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

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: C

Statement 1 is incorrect.

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: C

Statement 1 is incorrect.

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 2 of 5 2. Question What is the significance of Sabarmati Ashram in the modern history of India? It served as the last residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Salt Satyagraha was started from this Ashram in 1930. It has been declared as a national monument by the Indian government. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. The Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan or Satyagraha Ashram) was home to Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle. Sevagram cottage served as the last residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji left to Delhi from Sevargam Cottage in 1946 and then went to Noakhali. From there he did not return to Sewagram while engaged in his task of communal unity and peace making. He was martyred in Delhi in 1948. It was from Sabarmati Ashram that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha on 12 March 1930. In recognition of the significant influence that this march had on the Indian independence movement, the Indian government has established the ashram as a national monument. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. The Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan or Satyagraha Ashram) was home to Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle. Sevagram cottage served as the last residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji left to Delhi from Sevargam Cottage in 1946 and then went to Noakhali. From there he did not return to Sewagram while engaged in his task of communal unity and peace making. He was martyred in Delhi in 1948. It was from Sabarmati Ashram that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha on 12 March 1930. In recognition of the significant influence that this march had on the Indian independence movement, the Indian government has established the ashram as a national monument.

#### 2. Question

What is the significance of Sabarmati Ashram in the modern history of India?

• It served as the last residence of Mahatma Gandhi.

• Salt Satyagraha was started from this Ashram in 1930.

• It has been declared as a national monument by the Indian government.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan or Satyagraha Ashram) was home to Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle.

Sevagram cottage served as the last residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji left to Delhi from Sevargam Cottage in 1946 and then went to Noakhali. From there he did not return to Sewagram while engaged in his task of communal unity and peace making. He was martyred in Delhi in 1948.

It was from Sabarmati Ashram that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha on 12 March 1930. In recognition of the significant influence that this march had on the Indian independence movement, the Indian government has established the ashram as a national monument.

Solution: A

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan or Satyagraha Ashram) was home to Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following were the proposals of the Wavell Plan? Indianization of Executive council. Removing any caste and religion-based quota in the Executive council. Governor- general was to exercise his veto on the advice of ministers. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. The main proposals of the Wavell Plan were as follows. With the exception of the governor-general and the commander-in-chief, all members of the executive council were to be Indians. Caste Hindus and Muslims were to have equal representation. The reconstructed council was to function as an interim government within the framework of the 1935 Act (i.e. not responsible to the Central Assembly). Governor- general was to exercise his veto on the advice of ministers. Representatives of different parties were, to submit a joint list to the viceroy for nominations to the executive. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. The main proposals of the Wavell Plan were as follows. With the exception of the governor-general and the commander-in-chief, all members of the executive council were to be Indians. Caste Hindus and Muslims were to have equal representation. The reconstructed council was to function as an interim government within the framework of the 1935 Act (i.e. not responsible to the Central Assembly). Governor- general was to exercise his veto on the advice of ministers. Representatives of different parties were, to submit a joint list to the viceroy for nominations to the executive.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following were the proposals of the Wavell Plan?

• Indianization of Executive council.

• Removing any caste and religion-based quota in the Executive council.

• Governor- general was to exercise his veto on the advice of ministers.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The main proposals of the Wavell Plan were as follows.

• With the exception of the governor-general and the commander-in-chief, all members of the executive council were to be Indians.

• Caste Hindus and Muslims were to have equal representation.

• The reconstructed council was to function as an interim government within the framework of the 1935 Act (i.e. not responsible to the Central Assembly).

• Governor- general was to exercise his veto on the advice of ministers.

• Representatives of different parties were, to submit a joint list to the viceroy for nominations to the executive.

Solution: B

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The main proposals of the Wavell Plan were as follows.

• With the exception of the governor-general and the commander-in-chief, all members of the executive council were to be Indians.

• Caste Hindus and Muslims were to have equal representation.

• The reconstructed council was to function as an interim government within the framework of the 1935 Act (i.e. not responsible to the Central Assembly).

• Governor- general was to exercise his veto on the advice of ministers.

• Representatives of different parties were, to submit a joint list to the viceroy for nominations to the executive.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Rani Gaidinliu. Gaidinliu was a Naga spiritual and political leader who led a revolt against British rule in India. She has been called as the “Daughter of the Hills”. She was associated with ‘Heraka movement’, that was based on ancestral Naga religion. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: D Gaidinliu (26 January 1915 – 17 February 1993) was a Naga spiritual and political leader who led a revolt against British rule in India. At 13, she became associated with freedom fighter and religious leader, Haipou Jadonang, and became his lieutenant in his social, religious and political movement. Jadonang, who was also a Rongmei, started the ‘Heraka movement’, based on ancestral Naga religion, and envisioned an independent Naga kingdom (or Naga-Raja). Rani Gandiliu’s association with Jadonang prepared her to fight the British. After the execution of Jadonang, she took up the leadership of the movement — which slowly turned political from religious. Rani started a serious revolt against the British and was eventually imprisoned for life. She was released after 14 years, in 1947. Acknowledging her role in the struggle against the British, Jawaharlal Nehru called her the “Daughter of the Hills” and gave her the title “Rani” or queen. Incorrect Solution: D Gaidinliu (26 January 1915 – 17 February 1993) was a Naga spiritual and political leader who led a revolt against British rule in India. At 13, she became associated with freedom fighter and religious leader, Haipou Jadonang, and became his lieutenant in his social, religious and political movement. Jadonang, who was also a Rongmei, started the ‘Heraka movement’, based on ancestral Naga religion, and envisioned an independent Naga kingdom (or Naga-Raja). Rani Gandiliu’s association with Jadonang prepared her to fight the British. After the execution of Jadonang, she took up the leadership of the movement — which slowly turned political from religious. Rani started a serious revolt against the British and was eventually imprisoned for life. She was released after 14 years, in 1947. Acknowledging her role in the struggle against the British, Jawaharlal Nehru called her the “Daughter of the Hills” and gave her the title “Rani” or queen.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Rani Gaidinliu.

• Gaidinliu was a Naga spiritual and political leader who led a revolt against British rule in India.

• She has been called as the “Daughter of the Hills”.

• She was associated with ‘Heraka movement’, that was based on ancestral Naga religion.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: D

Gaidinliu (26 January 1915 – 17 February 1993) was a Naga spiritual and political leader who led a revolt against British rule in India.

At 13, she became associated with freedom fighter and religious leader, Haipou Jadonang, and became his lieutenant in his social, religious and political movement. Jadonang, who was also a Rongmei, started the ‘Heraka movement’, based on ancestral Naga religion, and envisioned an independent Naga kingdom (or Naga-Raja).

Rani Gandiliu’s association with Jadonang prepared her to fight the British. After the execution of Jadonang, she took up the leadership of the movement — which slowly turned political from religious. Rani started a serious revolt against the British and was eventually imprisoned for life. She was released after 14 years, in 1947.

Acknowledging her role in the struggle against the British, Jawaharlal Nehru called her the “Daughter of the Hills” and gave her the title “Rani” or queen.

Solution: D

Gaidinliu (26 January 1915 – 17 February 1993) was a Naga spiritual and political leader who led a revolt against British rule in India.

Acknowledging her role in the struggle against the British, Jawaharlal Nehru called her the “Daughter of the Hills” and gave her the title “Rani” or queen.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. She along with her husband recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered. She was associated with Satyashodhak Samaj. The above statements refer to a) Sarojini Naidu b) Kadambini Ganguly c) Usha Mehta d) Savitribai Phule Correct Solution: D Savitribai Phule, the social reformer who is considered to be one of India’s first modern feminists, was born on January 3, 1831. Among her accomplishments, she is especially remembered for being India’s first female teacher who worked for the upliftment of women and untouchables in the field of education and literacy. Phule was born in Naigaon, Maharashtra in 1831 and married activist and social-reformer Jyotirao Phule when she was nine years old. After marriage, with her husband’s support, Phule learned to read and write and both of them eventually went on to found India’s first school for girls called Bhide Wada in Pune in 1948. Before this, she started a school with Jyotirao’s cousin Saganbai in Maharwada in 1847. Essentially, both Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered and hope to stand on an equal footing with the rest of the society. The Phules also started the Literacy Mission in India between 1854-55. The Phules started the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society for Truth-Seeking), through which they wanted to initiate the practice of Satyashodhak marriage, in which no dowry was taken. Incorrect Solution: D Savitribai Phule, the social reformer who is considered to be one of India’s first modern feminists, was born on January 3, 1831. Among her accomplishments, she is especially remembered for being India’s first female teacher who worked for the upliftment of women and untouchables in the field of education and literacy. Phule was born in Naigaon, Maharashtra in 1831 and married activist and social-reformer Jyotirao Phule when she was nine years old. After marriage, with her husband’s support, Phule learned to read and write and both of them eventually went on to found India’s first school for girls called Bhide Wada in Pune in 1948. Before this, she started a school with Jyotirao’s cousin Saganbai in Maharwada in 1847. Essentially, both Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered and hope to stand on an equal footing with the rest of the society. The Phules also started the Literacy Mission in India between 1854-55. The Phules started the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society for Truth-Seeking), through which they wanted to initiate the practice of Satyashodhak marriage, in which no dowry was taken.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• She is regarded as the first female teacher of India.

• She along with her husband recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered.

• She was associated with Satyashodhak Samaj.

The above statements refer to

• a) Sarojini Naidu

• b) Kadambini Ganguly

• c) Usha Mehta

• d) Savitribai Phule

Solution: D

Savitribai Phule, the social reformer who is considered to be one of India’s first modern feminists, was born on January 3, 1831. Among her accomplishments, she is especially remembered for being India’s first female teacher who worked for the upliftment of women and untouchables in the field of education and literacy.

Phule was born in Naigaon, Maharashtra in 1831 and married activist and social-reformer Jyotirao Phule when she was nine years old. After marriage, with her husband’s support, Phule learned to read and write and both of them eventually went on to found India’s first school for girls called Bhide Wada in Pune in 1948. Before this, she started a school with Jyotirao’s cousin Saganbai in Maharwada in 1847.

Essentially, both Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule recognised that education was one of the central planks through which women and the depressed classes could become empowered and hope to stand on an equal footing with the rest of the society.

The Phules also started the Literacy Mission in India between 1854-55. The Phules started the Satyashodhak Samaj (Society for Truth-Seeking), through which they wanted to initiate the practice of Satyashodhak marriage, in which no dowry was taken.

Solution: D

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