UPSC Prelims Marathon 15 January - Rise of Nationalism and Pre-Congress Political Associations.

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Question No. 1

With reference to the economic critique of British rule by early nationalists, consider the following statements:
1.The Home Charges constituted a significant part of the Drain of Wealth, including interest on public debt raised in England and pensions of British civil and military officials.
2.The British policy of One-Way Free Trade involved the abolition of duties on Indian exports to Britain while maintaining high tariffs on British manufactured goods entering India.
3.The Commercialization of Agriculture was driven primarily by the colonial need for raw materials like indigo, cotton, and tea, often leading to a forced shift from food crops to cash crops.
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

Consider the following pairs regarding foreign women who contributed to Indian society and the freedom struggle:
PersonalityKnown For / Contribution
I. Annie BesantLed the Home Rule Movement and was the first woman President of the INC.
II. Sister NiveditaSupported Indian revolutionaries and helped organize the Anushilan Samiti.
III. Mira Alfassa (The Mother)Collaborated with Sri Aurobindo for spiritual and social evolution in Pondicherry.
IV. Mother TeresaArrived in India (1929) and focused on the Missionaries of Charity for the destitute.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

AOnly one pair

BOnly two pairs

COnly three pairs

DAll four pairs

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding Western personalities who influenced Indian nationalism:
1.Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal to rediscover Indias ancient past, which helped counter the British narrative of Indian cultural inferiority.
2.A.O. Hume, a retired civil servant, is credited with conceptualizing the Indian National Congress as a Safety Valve to provide a constitutional outlet for Indian political discontent.
3.Benjamin Guy Horniman, the editor of The Bombay Chronicle, was deported by the British for his bold reporting on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and his support for the Satyagraha movement.
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

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the establishment of these political associations in Bengal?

ABangabhasha Prakashika Sabha → Landholders Society → Bengal British India Society → British Indian Association

BLandholders Society → Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha → British Indian Association → Bengal British India Society

CBangabhasha Prakashika Sabha → Bengal British India Society → Landholders Society → British Indian Association

DLandholders Society → Bengal British India Society → Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha → British Indian Association

Question No. 5

Arrange the following political organizations in the correct chronological order of their foundation:
1.East India Association (London)
2.Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
3.Indian Association of Calcutta
4.Madras Mahajan Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A1-2-3-4

B2-1-4-3

C1-3-2-4

D2-3-1-4

Question No. 6

Regarding the Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha, consider the following statements:
1.It was established in 1836 by the associates of Raja Rammohan Roy and is considered one of the first organized political associations in India.
2.The association was led by Gaurishankar Tarkavagish and focused on discussing government policies and administrative reforms.
3.Its primary objective was to facilitate the entry of Indians into the higher echelons of the British Civil Service through the Simultaneous Examinations demand.
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. 7

Consider the following statements regarding the Landholders Society (Zamindari Association):
1.It was founded in 1838 by Dwarkanath Tagore, Radhakant Deb, and Prasanna Kumar Tagore.
2.It was the first organization to employ constitutional agitation for the redressal of grievances, albeit specifically for the interests of the landlord class.
3.The society strictly excluded non-Indians and refused to cooperate with British activists in London.
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

With reference to the Bengal British India Society, consider the following statements:
1.It was founded in 1843 following the visit of George Thompson to India, who was invited by Dwarkanath Tagore.
2.Its membership was primarily composed of the Young Bengal group, who sought to protect the general welfare of all classes of people in British India.
3.The society eventually merged with the Landholders Society due to a lack of popular support and the need for a unified political front.
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. 9

Consider the following pairs regarding the British Indian Association (1851):
PositionLeader
I. First PresidentRadhakant Deb
II. General SecretaryDebendranath Tagore
III. Important ObjectivePetitioning for the 1853 Charter Act
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

Regarding the National Indian Association (NIA), consider the following statements:
1.It was founded in 1870 in London by Mary Carpenter, a prominent social reformer and friend of Raja Rammohan Roy.
2.The associations primary focus was on the promotion of female education and social progress in India, acting as a bridge between British and Indian reformers.
3.Keshub Chandra Sen played a key role in its establishment and used it to advocate for the Brahmo Samajs religious doctrines in England.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2, and 3

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