Static Quiz – 12th April, 2022

Consider the following statememnts regarding the appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court
a. He should be a citizen of India
b. He should have been a judge in HC for 5 years or a advocate of a HC for 10 years.
c. He should be distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President
d. Constitution has not prescribed a minimum age for appointment as a judge of SC.

Who introduced the izara system?

In which Mughal ruler’s reign was Battle of Buxar and Third Battle of Panipat, the two decisive battles occurred?

In the context of British India, which among the following mainly contributed to the Vellore Mutiny?

1. New import and export policy of near the Malabar Coast.
2. Annexation of princely states.
3. Imposition of taxes on locals.
4. Introduction of new army regulations.

The General Services Establishment Act intensified the discontent already present in the sepoys, which then became a factor leading to the 1857 mutiny. The Act

Awadh would not have been annexed by the British in 1856 if the Nawab of Awadh had

1. A natural heir to trespass the Doctrine of Lapse.
2. Not refused to introduce reforms as suggested by the British. Which of the above is/are correct?

In the context of Modern History of India, the Azamgarh Proclamation is generally associated with

With reference to the Akali movement, consider the following statements:

1. The main objective of the movement was to reform the Sikh religion and clean it from the influence of Hinduism.
2. The Shiromani Akali Dal was the central body that organised the movement and accepted non-violence as the soul of the movement.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about popular socio-religious movement in Northern part of India.

1. The Singh Sabhas we’re aimed reforming the Sikh society
2. The Nirankari Movement insisted on the worship of formless God.
3. The Namdhari Movement followers wore white clothes and practiced vegetarianism.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.