UPSC Static Quiz – History : 5 May 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – History : 5 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 What is common between the places: Rummindei, Sanchi, Sarnath and Sahasram? a) They were the capitals of the Mahajanpadas. b) They are some of the earliest cities, even before the Indus valley civilization was discovered. c) They are the major rock edicts of Ashoka. d) They contain Ashokan pillar inscriptions. Correct Solution: d) Asoka inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials on stone surfaces – natural rocks as well as polished pillars. He used the inscriptions to proclaim what he understood to be dhamma. This included respect towards elders, generosity towards Brahmanas and those who renounced worldly life, treating slaves and servants kindly, and respect for religions and traditions other than one’s own. Incorrect Solution: d) Asoka inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials on stone surfaces – natural rocks as well as polished pillars. He used the inscriptions to proclaim what he understood to be dhamma. This included respect towards elders, generosity towards Brahmanas and those who renounced worldly life, treating slaves and servants kindly, and respect for religions and traditions other than one’s own.

#### 1. Question

What is common between the places: Rummindei, Sanchi, Sarnath and Sahasram?

• a) They were the capitals of the Mahajanpadas.

• b) They are some of the earliest cities, even before the Indus valley civilization was discovered.

• c) They are the major rock edicts of Ashoka.

• d) They contain Ashokan pillar inscriptions.

Solution: d)

Asoka inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials on stone surfaces – natural rocks as well as polished pillars.

He used the inscriptions to proclaim what he understood to be dhamma. This included respect towards elders, generosity towards Brahmanas and those who renounced worldly life, treating slaves and servants kindly, and respect for religions and traditions other than one’s own.

Solution: d)

Asoka inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials on stone surfaces – natural rocks as well as polished pillars.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Young Bengal Movement. It attacked old traditions and decadent customs It advocated women’s rights and their education It organized debates against idol worship How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Henry Vivian Derozio was the founder of the Young Bengal Movement. He taught in the Hindu College, Calcutta. His followers were known as the Derozians and their movement the Young Bengal Movement. They attacked old traditions and decadent customs. They also advocated women’s rights and their education. They founded associations and organized debates against idol worship, casteism and superstitions. Incorrect Solution: c) Henry Vivian Derozio was the founder of the Young Bengal Movement. He taught in the Hindu College, Calcutta. His followers were known as the Derozians and their movement the Young Bengal Movement. They attacked old traditions and decadent customs. They also advocated women’s rights and their education. They founded associations and organized debates against idol worship, casteism and superstitions.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Young Bengal Movement.

• It attacked old traditions and decadent customs

• It advocated women’s rights and their education

• It organized debates against idol worship

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Henry Vivian Derozio was the founder of the Young Bengal Movement. He taught in the Hindu College, Calcutta.

His followers were known as the Derozians and their movement the Young Bengal Movement.

They attacked old traditions and decadent customs. They also advocated women’s rights and their education.

They founded associations and organized debates against idol worship, casteism and superstitions.

Solution: c)

Henry Vivian Derozio was the founder of the Young Bengal Movement. He taught in the Hindu College, Calcutta.

His followers were known as the Derozians and their movement the Young Bengal Movement.

They attacked old traditions and decadent customs. They also advocated women’s rights and their education.

They founded associations and organized debates against idol worship, casteism and superstitions.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements with reference to Theosophical Society. It was founded in Calcutta by Bhikaji Cama. Main aim was to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. Central Hindu School was chosen as the parent organization that acted as a catalyst for the growth of this society. 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 Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Henry Steel Olcott, an American colonel. Their main objectives were to form a universal brotherhood of man without any distinction of race, colour or creed and to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. They arrived in India and established their headquarters at Adyar in Madras in 1882. Later in 1893, Mrs. Annie Besant arrived in India and took over the leadership of the Society after the death of Olcott. Mrs. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu School along with Madan Mohan Malaviya at Benaras which later developed into the Banaras Hindu University. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Henry Steel Olcott, an American colonel. Their main objectives were to form a universal brotherhood of man without any distinction of race, colour or creed and to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. They arrived in India and established their headquarters at Adyar in Madras in 1882. Later in 1893, Mrs. Annie Besant arrived in India and took over the leadership of the Society after the death of Olcott. Mrs. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu School along with Madan Mohan Malaviya at Benaras which later developed into the Banaras Hindu University.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Theosophical Society.

• It was founded in Calcutta by Bhikaji Cama.

• Main aim was to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies.

• Central Hindu School was chosen as the parent organization that acted as a catalyst for the growth of this society.

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 Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Henry Steel Olcott, an American colonel.

Their main objectives were to form a universal brotherhood of man without any distinction of race, colour or creed and to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. They arrived in India and established their headquarters at Adyar in Madras in 1882.

Later in 1893, Mrs. Annie Besant arrived in India and took over the leadership of the Society after the death of Olcott. Mrs. Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu School along with Madan Mohan Malaviya at Benaras which later developed into the Banaras Hindu University.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Henry Steel Olcott, an American colonel.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the opinions voiced by different leaders on the question of Indian support to British war efforts during Second World War. Gandhi advocated an unconditional support to the Allied powers. Jawaharlal Nehru advocated that it was the ideal time to launch a civil disobedience movement. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) Different opinions were voiced on the question of Indian support to British war efforts. Gandhi, who had all sympathy for Britain in this war because of his total dislike of the fascist ideology, advocated an unconditional support to the Allied powers. He said that he was not willing to embarrass the British government during the war. Subhas Bose and other socialists, such as Acharya Narendra Dev and Jayaprakash Narayan had no sympathy for either side in the war. They thought it was the ideal time to launch a civil disobedience movement, to thus take advantage of the situation and snatch freedom from Britain. Jawaharlal Nehru was not ready to accept the opinion of either Gandhi or of the socialists. He advocated no Indian participation till India itself was free. However, at the same time, no advantage was to be taken of Britain’s difficulty by starting an immediate civil disobedience movement. Incorrect Solution: a) Different opinions were voiced on the question of Indian support to British war efforts. Gandhi, who had all sympathy for Britain in this war because of his total dislike of the fascist ideology, advocated an unconditional support to the Allied powers. He said that he was not willing to embarrass the British government during the war. Subhas Bose and other socialists, such as Acharya Narendra Dev and Jayaprakash Narayan had no sympathy for either side in the war. They thought it was the ideal time to launch a civil disobedience movement, to thus take advantage of the situation and snatch freedom from Britain. Jawaharlal Nehru was not ready to accept the opinion of either Gandhi or of the socialists. He advocated no Indian participation till India itself was free. However, at the same time, no advantage was to be taken of Britain’s difficulty by starting an immediate civil disobedience movement.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the opinions voiced by different leaders on the question of Indian support to British war efforts during Second World War.

• Gandhi advocated an unconditional support to the Allied powers.

• Jawaharlal Nehru advocated that it was the ideal time to launch a civil disobedience movement.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

Different opinions were voiced on the question of Indian support to British war efforts.

Gandhi, who had all sympathy for Britain in this war because of his total dislike of the fascist ideology, advocated an unconditional support to the Allied powers. He said that he was not willing to embarrass the British government during the war.

Subhas Bose and other socialists, such as Acharya Narendra Dev and Jayaprakash Narayan had no sympathy for either side in the war. They thought it was the ideal time to launch a civil disobedience movement, to thus take advantage of the situation and snatch freedom from Britain.

Jawaharlal Nehru was not ready to accept the opinion of either Gandhi or of the socialists. He advocated no

Indian participation till India itself was free. However, at the same time, no advantage was to be taken of Britain’s difficulty by starting an immediate civil disobedience movement.

Solution: a)

Different opinions were voiced on the question of Indian support to British war efforts.

Jawaharlal Nehru was not ready to accept the opinion of either Gandhi or of the socialists. He advocated no

Indian participation till India itself was free. However, at the same time, no advantage was to be taken of Britain’s difficulty by starting an immediate civil disobedience movement.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the proposals in the August Offer. Making of the Constitution will be solely in Indian hands. Future Constitution to be adopted with the consent of minorities. Expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians. 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. August Offer (August 1940) which proposed: dominion status as the objective for India; expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties); setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the constitution according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation of the government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, all India services; and no future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. August Offer (August 1940) which proposed: dominion status as the objective for India; expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties); setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the constitution according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation of the government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, all India services; and no future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the proposals in the August Offer.

• Making of the Constitution will be solely in Indian hands.

• Future Constitution to be adopted with the consent of minorities.

• Expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

August Offer (August 1940) which proposed:

• dominion status as the objective for India;

• expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties);

• setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the constitution

according to their social, economic and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of the obligation of the government regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, all India services; and

• no future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

August Offer (August 1940) which proposed:

• dominion status as the objective for India;

• expansion of viceroy’s executive council which would have a majority of Indians (who would be drawn from major political parties);

• setting up of a constituent assembly after the war where mainly Indians would decide the constitution

• no future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.

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