Static Quiz 30 September 2023
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Static Quiz 30 September 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to the administrative policy of the education system in British India,
‘Downward Filtration Theory’ aims toCorrectAnswer: A
IncorrectAnswer: A
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Simon Commission:
1. All the members of the commission were Englishmen.
2. It recommended dominion status for British India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The Simon Commission published a two-volume report in May 1930. It proposed the abolition of dyarchy
and the establishment of representative government in the provinces which should be given autonomy.
The report contained no mention of Dominion Status. Hence statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
The Simon Commission published a two-volume report in May 1930. It proposed the abolition of dyarchy
and the establishment of representative government in the provinces which should be given autonomy.
The report contained no mention of Dominion Status. Hence statement 2 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to the ‘Queen’s Proclamation’ issued on November 1, 1858:
1. It was by this proclamation that the governor-general acquired the additional title of ‘Viceroy’.
2. The Indian states were henceforth to recognize the paramountcy of the British Crown.
3. The proclamation promised all Indians, equal opportunities in government services irrespective of race or creed.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
IncorrectAnswer: D
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
1. The failure of the Cripps Mission was one of the main reasons behind the announcement of the movement.
2. The movement called for action from people of both British India and the Princely States.
3. The movement received support from the Communist Party of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The Communist Party of India, following the involvement of Russia in the war in December 1941, did
not support Quit India movement because of their “Peoples’ War” Strategy, Other parties like
Muslim League, Hindu Mahasabha were also against it. Hence statement 3 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: A
The Communist Party of India, following the involvement of Russia in the war in December 1941, did
not support Quit India movement because of their “Peoples’ War” Strategy, Other parties like
Muslim League, Hindu Mahasabha were also against it. Hence statement 3 is not correct. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Rampa Rebellion led by Alluri Sitaramaraju:
1. The Rebellion took place in the region of Rajmahal hills.
2. It preceded the launch of Non- Cooperation movement thus helped in mobilising tribal youth to participate in the movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: D
• After the Chauri Chaura incident, the Congress Working Committee met at Bardoli in February 1922
and resolved to stop all activity that led to breaking of the law and to get down to constructive work. The
elemental lower-class upsurge called forth in many areas by the Non-Cooperation movement did not
subside immediately with the Bardoli retreat. But the most striking evidence of continued popular
militancy came from the ever-restive semitribal ‘Rampa’ region north of the Godavari. Hence
statement 2 is not correct.
• The Rampa rebellion represents a guerilla uprising in semitribal ‘Rampa’ region north of the
Godavari between August 1922 and May 1924 led by Alluri Sitarama Raju. Hence statement 1 is not
correct.
• The grievances of the tribals were the exploitation by moneylenders, and forest laws restricting shifting
cultivation and age-old grazing rights. Sitaramaraju had been inspired by Non-Cooperation Movement to
start village panchayats and a campaign against drink. The movement combined elements of ‘primitive
rebellion’ with modern nationalism.
• Sitarama Raju ‘spoke highly of Mr Gandhi’, but considered ‘that violence is necessary’. Raju also won the
grudging admiration of the British as a formidable guerilla tactician, who had armed his followers by
successful raids on police stations. Raju was captured in May 1924, was shot dead.IncorrectAnswer: D
• After the Chauri Chaura incident, the Congress Working Committee met at Bardoli in February 1922
and resolved to stop all activity that led to breaking of the law and to get down to constructive work. The
elemental lower-class upsurge called forth in many areas by the Non-Cooperation movement did not
subside immediately with the Bardoli retreat. But the most striking evidence of continued popular
militancy came from the ever-restive semitribal ‘Rampa’ region north of the Godavari. Hence
statement 2 is not correct.
• The Rampa rebellion represents a guerilla uprising in semitribal ‘Rampa’ region north of the
Godavari between August 1922 and May 1924 led by Alluri Sitarama Raju. Hence statement 1 is not
correct.
• The grievances of the tribals were the exploitation by moneylenders, and forest laws restricting shifting
cultivation and age-old grazing rights. Sitaramaraju had been inspired by Non-Cooperation Movement to
start village panchayats and a campaign against drink. The movement combined elements of ‘primitive
rebellion’ with modern nationalism.
• Sitarama Raju ‘spoke highly of Mr Gandhi’, but considered ‘that violence is necessary’. Raju also won the
grudging admiration of the British as a formidable guerilla tactician, who had armed his followers by
successful raids on police stations. Raju was captured in May 1924, was shot dead.
