UPSC Prelims Marathon 14 January - Rise of Nationalism in India

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Correct Answer : 2

Wrong Answer : -0.66

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding the stages of evolution of the Indian National Movement:
1.During the Early Phase (1885–1905), the movement was largely restricted to the educated middle-class and was heavily influenced by Western liberal thought.
2.The Second Phase (1905–1918) saw the movement maturing into a quest for ‘Swaraj’ and incorporated socio-economic and cultural upliftment.
3.The Final Phase (post-1919) shifted the objective from political autonomy within the empire to the demand for ‘Purna Swaraj’ under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

With reference to the factors influencing Indian nationalism, consider the following statements:
1.The memory of the 1857 Revolt, particularly the resistance of leaders like Nana Sahib and Rani Laxmi Bai, served as a recurring inspiration for the “toe-fight” against British rule.
2.The growth of nationalism was a “dual outcome”—it was partially a result of colonial policies and partially a reaction against them.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 3

Regarding the unification of India under British rule, consider the following statements:
1.The introduction of the Railways and the Telegraph acted as an “inadvertent bridge,” facilitating communication across regional and social barriers.
2.The establishment of a unified legal system, including the Indian Penal Code (1860), created a sense of “equality under the law” among Indians for the first time.
3.The integrated market and the “Wealth Drain” theory helped Indians realize that British economic interests were fundamentally at odds with Indian welfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding the role of Western education in the rise of nationalism:
1.Thomas Babington Macaulay’s intention was to create a class of Indians “English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect” to serve colonial administration.
2.Exposure to Western thinkers like John Stuart Mill, Rousseau, and Voltaire provided Indians with the intellectual framework to critique colonial autocracy.
3.The new intelligentsia rejected Indian cultural roots entirely, choosing to adopt Western secularism as the only path to modernization.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 5

With reference to the role of the Indian Press in the 19th century, consider the following statements:
1.By 1877, there were approximately 169 vernacular newspapers in India, reaching a wide audience across various regions.
2.The press served as a medium to disseminate concepts of democracy, civil rights, and the critique of the colonial economy.
3.Vernacular newspapers were largely ignored by the British administration as they were only read by rural populations with no political influence.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 6

Consider the following pairs regarding nationalist literature:
1.Anand Math : Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (Centered on the Sanyasi Rebellion)
2.Nil Darpan : Dinabandhu Mitra (Focused on the exploitation of Indigo farmers)
3.Bharat Durdasha : Bharatendu Harishchandra (Critique of British rule in Hindi)
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 7

Regarding the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century, consider the following statements:
1.These movements aimed to align religious beliefs with emerging rationalist and scientific perspectives.
2.They rejuvenated the confidence of educated Indians by challenging the perception of Western cultural superiority.
3.The movements were primarily focused on spiritual salvation and avoided discussing secular or nationalist issues.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 8

Consider the following match between international events and their impact on Indian Nationalism:
RowInternational EventImpact on Indian Mindset
IJapanese victory over Russia (1905)Shattered the myth of European military invincibility
IIItalian Unification (Risorgimento)Inspired the idea of a unified nation-state
IIIBoer Wars (South Africa)Exposed the moral vulnerabilities of British Imperialism
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

AOnly one row

BOnly two rows

CAll three rows

DNone of the rows

Question No. 9

With reference to British policies in the late 19th century, consider the following statements:
1.Lord Lytton reduced the maximum age for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) from 21 to 19 years to intentionally discourage Indian candidates.
2.The Ilbert Bill controversy arose because Europeans in India fiercely opposed the idea of being tried by Indian judges.
3.Racial arrogance was limited to social clubs and did not manifest in official legislative or administrative policies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 10

Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of the reactionary events/policies that fueled Indian nationalism?

AReduction of ICS age limit → Vernacular Press Act → Ilbert Bill Controversy → First Delhi Durbar

BFirst Delhi Durbar → Vernacular Press Act → Reduction of ICS age limit → Ilbert Bill Controversy

CReduction of ICS age limit → First Delhi Durbar → Vernacular Press Act → Ilbert Bill Controversy

DVernacular Press Act → Reduction of ICS age limit → First Delhi Durbar → Ilbert Bill Controversy

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