UPSC Static Quiz – Modern India : 8 November 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Modern India : 8 November 2024 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 The Indian League was started by a) Surendranath Banerjee b) Ananda Mohan Bose c) Sisir Kumar Ghosh d) G. Subramania Iyer Correct Solution: c) Sisir Kumar Ghosh established the Indian League in 1875 to ignite nationalist sentiments among Indians living in Britain. The League played a crucial role in advocating for Indian rights and self-governance. Incorrect Solution: c) Sisir Kumar Ghosh established the Indian League in 1875 to ignite nationalist sentiments among Indians living in Britain. The League played a crucial role in advocating for Indian rights and self-governance.

#### 1. Question

The Indian League was started by

• a) Surendranath Banerjee

• b) Ananda Mohan Bose

• c) Sisir Kumar Ghosh

• d) G. Subramania Iyer

Solution: c)

Sisir Kumar Ghosh established the Indian League in 1875 to ignite nationalist sentiments among Indians living in Britain. The League played a crucial role in advocating for Indian rights and self-governance.

Solution: c)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding British Indian Association. It was formed by the amalgamation of the Landholders’ Society and the East India Association. The object of the Association was to secure improvements in the local administration of the country and in the system of government laid down by Parliament. 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: a) British Indian Association was founded on October 29, 1851 at Calcutta with Raja Radhakanta Dev and Debendranath Tagore as its President and Secretary respectively. Its membership was kept exclusive to Indians. It was formed by the amalgamation of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society. The object of the Association was ‘to secure improvements in the local administration of the country and in the system of government laid down by Parliament’. The Association gave leadership to remove the existing defects in the laws and civil administration of the country and to promote greater welfare of the Indians. Incorrect Solution: a) British Indian Association was founded on October 29, 1851 at Calcutta with Raja Radhakanta Dev and Debendranath Tagore as its President and Secretary respectively. Its membership was kept exclusive to Indians. It was formed by the amalgamation of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society. The object of the Association was ‘to secure improvements in the local administration of the country and in the system of government laid down by Parliament’. The Association gave leadership to remove the existing defects in the laws and civil administration of the country and to promote greater welfare of the Indians.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding British Indian Association.

• It was formed by the amalgamation of the Landholders’ Society and the East India Association.

• The object of the Association was to secure improvements in the local administration of the country and in the system of government laid down by Parliament.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

British Indian Association was founded on October 29, 1851 at Calcutta with Raja Radhakanta Dev and Debendranath Tagore as its President and Secretary respectively. Its membership was kept exclusive to Indians.

It was formed by the amalgamation of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society.

The object of the Association was ‘to secure improvements in the local administration of the country and in the system of government laid down by Parliament’. The Association gave leadership to remove the existing defects in the laws and civil administration of the country and to promote greater welfare of the Indians.

Solution: a)

It was formed by the amalgamation of the Landholders’ Society and the Bengal British India Society.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Historical Background of Women’s Reservation. The Government of India Act of 1935 provided reservation for women in the legislature. The issue of women’s reservation was discussed in the Constituent Assembly debates. The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution mandated all State governments to reserve one-third of the seats for women in local bodies. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women separate electorates but did not reserve seats for them in the legislature. It marked a step toward political participation for women. The issue of women’s reservation was discussed in the Constituent Assembly debates. However, it was rejected on the grounds that a democracy should provide representation to all groups. The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution mandated all State governments to reserve one-third of the seats for women in local bodies. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women separate electorates but did not reserve seats for them in the legislature. It marked a step toward political participation for women. The issue of women’s reservation was discussed in the Constituent Assembly debates. However, it was rejected on the grounds that a democracy should provide representation to all groups. The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution mandated all State governments to reserve one-third of the seats for women in local bodies.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Historical Background of Women’s Reservation.

• The Government of India Act of 1935 provided reservation for women in the legislature.

• The issue of women’s reservation was discussed in the Constituent Assembly debates.

• The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution mandated all State governments to reserve one-third of the seats for women in local bodies.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women separate electorates but did not reserve seats for them in the legislature. It marked a step toward political participation for women.

The issue of women’s reservation was discussed in the Constituent Assembly debates. However, it was rejected on the grounds that a democracy should provide representation to all groups.

The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution mandated all State governments to reserve one-third of the seats for women in local bodies.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women separate electorates but did not reserve seats for them in the legislature. It marked a step toward political participation for women.

The issue of women’s reservation was discussed in the Constituent Assembly debates. However, it was rejected on the grounds that a democracy should provide representation to all groups.

The 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution mandated all State governments to reserve one-third of the seats for women in local bodies.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Battle of Haifa. The Battle of Haifa, fought during World War II led to the unification of the Ottoman Empire. Indian soldiers from princely states like Jodhpur played a crucial role in the battle. Haifa is a northern Israeli port city bordering Mediterranean Sea. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Battle of Haifa (1918), fought during WW I as part of the Sinai and Palestine campaign, was historically overlooked until research by Brig. M S Jodha shed light on the contributions of Indian soldiers. The Battle of Haifa had significant long-term effects, leading to the partition of the Ottoman Empire and the creation of several modern states. Indian soldiers from princely states like Jodhpur (Jodhpur Lancers) played a crucial role, providing resources and troops to the British Indian Army. Haifa Day commemorations were initiated in 2010, acknowledging the Indian soldiers’ contributions. Teen Murti Chowk in India was renamed Teen Murti Haifa Chowk in honour of the Battle of Haifa’s centenary. Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Battle of Haifa (1918), fought during WW I as part of the Sinai and Palestine campaign, was historically overlooked until research by Brig. M S Jodha shed light on the contributions of Indian soldiers. The Battle of Haifa had significant long-term effects, leading to the partition of the Ottoman Empire and the creation of several modern states. Indian soldiers from princely states like Jodhpur (Jodhpur Lancers) played a crucial role, providing resources and troops to the British Indian Army. Haifa Day commemorations were initiated in 2010, acknowledging the Indian soldiers’ contributions. Teen Murti Chowk in India was renamed Teen Murti Haifa Chowk in honour of the Battle of Haifa’s centenary. Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Battle of Haifa.

• The Battle of Haifa, fought during World War II led to the unification of the Ottoman Empire.

• Indian soldiers from princely states like Jodhpur played a crucial role in the battle.

• Haifa is a northern Israeli port city bordering Mediterranean Sea.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

• The Battle of Haifa (1918), fought during WW I as part of the Sinai and Palestine campaign, was historically overlooked until research by Brig. M S Jodha shed light on the contributions of Indian soldiers.

• The Battle of Haifa had significant long-term effects, leading to the partition of the Ottoman Empire and the creation of several modern states. Indian soldiers from princely states like Jodhpur (Jodhpur Lancers) played a crucial role, providing resources and troops to the British Indian Army.

• Haifa Day commemorations were initiated in 2010, acknowledging the Indian soldiers’ contributions. Teen Murti Chowk in India was renamed Teen Murti Haifa Chowk in honour of the Battle of Haifa’s centenary.

• Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

• Haifa is a northern Israeli port city built in tiers extending from the Mediterranean up the north slope of Mount Carmel.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following act introduced the concept of separate electorates for Muslims? a) Government of India Act, 1935 b) Government of India Act, 1919 c) Indian Councils Act, 1909 d) Indian Councils Act, 1892 Correct Solution: c) The Government of India Act 1909 (also known as the Morley-Minto Reform) introduced the concept of separate electorates for Muslims. This system of communal representation for Muslims introduced a constituency where only Muslim voters could vote for Muslim candidates. Incorrect Solution: c) The Government of India Act 1909 (also known as the Morley-Minto Reform) introduced the concept of separate electorates for Muslims. This system of communal representation for Muslims introduced a constituency where only Muslim voters could vote for Muslim candidates.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following act introduced the concept of separate electorates for Muslims?

• a) Government of India Act, 1935

• b) Government of India Act, 1919

• c) Indian Councils Act, 1909

• d) Indian Councils Act, 1892

Solution: c)

The Government of India Act 1909 (also known as the Morley-Minto Reform) introduced the concept of separate electorates for Muslims.

This system of communal representation for Muslims introduced a constituency where only Muslim voters could vote for Muslim candidates.

Solution: c)

The Government of India Act 1909 (also known as the Morley-Minto Reform) introduced the concept of separate electorates for Muslims.

This system of communal representation for Muslims introduced a constituency where only Muslim voters could vote for Muslim candidates.

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