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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Which one of the following statements is not correct? [2003]
CorrectFarrukhsiyar introduced revenue farming in Bengal.
IncorrectFarrukhsiyar introduced revenue farming in Bengal.
UnattemptedFarrukhsiyar introduced revenue farming in Bengal.
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Which one of the following provisions was not made in the Charter Act of 1833? [2003]
CorrectCharter Act of 1833 provides for the appointment of a law member but not necessarily an Indian.
IncorrectCharter Act of 1833 provides for the appointment of a law member but not necessarily an Indian.
UnattemptedCharter Act of 1833 provides for the appointment of a law member but not necessarily an Indian.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883? [2003]
CorrectIlbert Bill was introduced during the viceroyality of Lord Rippon.
IncorrectIlbert Bill was introduced during the viceroyality of Lord Rippon.
UnattemptedIlbert Bill was introduced during the viceroyality of Lord Rippon.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
In India, the first Bank of limited liability managed by Indians and founded in 1881 was: [2003]
CorrectThe first entirely Indian joint stock bank was the Oudh Commercial Bank, established in 1881 in Faizabad. It collapsed in 1958. The next was the Punjab National Bank was established in Lahore in 1895, which has survived to the present and is now one of the largest banks in India.
IncorrectThe first entirely Indian joint stock bank was the Oudh Commercial Bank, established in 1881 in Faizabad. It collapsed in 1958. The next was the Punjab National Bank was established in Lahore in 1895, which has survived to the present and is now one of the largest banks in India.
UnattemptedThe first entirely Indian joint stock bank was the Oudh Commercial Bank, established in 1881 in Faizabad. It collapsed in 1958. The next was the Punjab National Bank was established in Lahore in 1895, which has survived to the present and is now one of the largest banks in India.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [2004]
List-I (Period) List-II
1. AD 1767–69 First Anglo-Maratha War
2. AD 1790–92 Third Mysore War
3. AD 1824–26 First Anglo-Burmese War
4. AD 1845–46 Second Sikh War
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:CorrectFirst Anglo-Maratha War – 1775-1782; First Anglo – Sikh War – 1845-1846; Second Anglo – Sikh War – 1848-1849;
IncorrectFirst Anglo-Maratha War – 1775-1782; First Anglo – Sikh War – 1845-1846; Second Anglo – Sikh War – 1848-1849;
UnattemptedFirst Anglo-Maratha War – 1775-1782; First Anglo – Sikh War – 1845-1846; Second Anglo – Sikh War – 1848-1849;
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [2004]
CorrectVernacular Press Act was passed by Lord Lytton in 1878 and it was repealed by Ripon in 1882.
IncorrectVernacular Press Act was passed by Lord Lytton in 1878 and it was repealed by Ripon in 1882.
UnattemptedVernacular Press Act was passed by Lord Lytton in 1878 and it was repealed by Ripon in 1882.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Consider the following Viceroys of India during the British rule: [2004]
1. Lord Curzon
2. Lord Chelmsford
3. Lord Hardinge
4. Lord Irwin
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of their tenure?CorrectLord Curzon (1899-1905); Lord Chelmsford (1916-1921); Lord Hardinge (1910-1916); Lord Irwin (1926-1931)
IncorrectLord Curzon (1899-1905); Lord Chelmsford (1916-1921); Lord Hardinge (1910-1916); Lord Irwin (1926-1931)
UnattemptedLord Curzon (1899-1905); Lord Chelmsford (1916-1921); Lord Hardinge (1910-1916); Lord Irwin (1926-1931)
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Consider the following princely States of the British rule in India: [2004]
1. Jhansi
2. Sambalpur
3. Satara
The correct chronological order in which they were annexed by the British is:CorrectThese princely states were annexed by Lord Dalhousie under Doctrine of Lapse. Jhansi – 1854, Sambalpur- 1849 and Satara – 1848.
IncorrectThese princely states were annexed by Lord Dalhousie under Doctrine of Lapse. Jhansi – 1854, Sambalpur- 1849 and Satara – 1848.
UnattemptedThese princely states were annexed by Lord Dalhousie under Doctrine of Lapse. Jhansi – 1854, Sambalpur- 1849 and Satara – 1848.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Consider the following statements: [2004]
1. In the Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
2. Tipu Sultan was killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore War.
3. Mir Jafar entered in a conspiracy with the English for the defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah in the Battle of Plassey.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectIn the first Battle of Panipat (1526), Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur. In the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Marathas. Tipu Sultan was killed in the fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799).
IncorrectIn the first Battle of Panipat (1526), Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur. In the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Marathas. Tipu Sultan was killed in the fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799).
UnattemptedIn the first Battle of Panipat (1526), Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babur. In the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Marathas. Tipu Sultan was killed in the fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799).
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Which one of the following places did Kunwar Singh, a prominent leader of the Revolt of 1857 belong to? [2005]
CorrectKunwar Singh belonged to a royal Ujjaini house of Jagdispur, currently a part of Bhojpur district, Bihar state.
IncorrectKunwar Singh belonged to a royal Ujjaini house of Jagdispur, currently a part of Bhojpur district, Bihar state.
UnattemptedKunwar Singh belonged to a royal Ujjaini house of Jagdispur, currently a part of Bhojpur district, Bihar state.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Which one of the following territories was not affected by the Revolt of 1857? [2005]
CorrectLeader: Jhansi – Rani Laxmibai; Lucknow – Begum Hazrat Mehal; Jagdishpur (Bihar)- Kunwar Singh.
IncorrectLeader: Jhansi – Rani Laxmibai; Lucknow – Begum Hazrat Mehal; Jagdishpur (Bihar)- Kunwar Singh.
UnattemptedLeader: Jhansi – Rani Laxmibai; Lucknow – Begum Hazrat Mehal; Jagdishpur (Bihar)- Kunwar Singh.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Consider the following statements: [2005]
1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar founded the Bethune School at Calcutta with the main aim of encouraging education for women.
2. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was the first graduate of the Calcutta University.
3. Keshav Chandra Sen’s campaign against Sati led to the enactment of a law to ban Sati by the Governor General.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectStatement 3 is incorrect as Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s campaign against Sati led to the enactment of Bengal Regulation Act of 1829 to ban Sati by Governor- General William Bentick. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Gattunath Bose were the first graduates of the Calcutta University on Jan 30, 1858. JED Bethune founded the Bethune School in Calcutta in 1849. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was also associated with this. That’s why the best possible answer here is option (b).
IncorrectStatement 3 is incorrect as Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s campaign against Sati led to the enactment of Bengal Regulation Act of 1829 to ban Sati by Governor- General William Bentick. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Gattunath Bose were the first graduates of the Calcutta University on Jan 30, 1858. JED Bethune founded the Bethune School in Calcutta in 1849. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was also associated with this. That’s why the best possible answer here is option (b).
UnattemptedStatement 3 is incorrect as Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s campaign against Sati led to the enactment of Bengal Regulation Act of 1829 to ban Sati by Governor- General William Bentick. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Gattunath Bose were the first graduates of the Calcutta University on Jan 30, 1858. JED Bethune founded the Bethune School in Calcutta in 1849. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was also associated with this. That’s why the best possible answer here is option (b).
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act? [2005]
CorrectLord Lytton brought Vernacular Press Act came in to force in 1878. It was repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.
IncorrectLord Lytton brought Vernacular Press Act came in to force in 1878. It was repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.
UnattemptedLord Lytton brought Vernacular Press Act came in to force in 1878. It was repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Which one of the following is the correct statement? [2005]
CorrectModern Kochi became a part of the British colony after being a Dutch colony. Kochi was first a Portuguese colony. Fort Williams was built in Kochi by the Dutch.
IncorrectModern Kochi became a part of the British colony after being a Dutch colony. Kochi was first a Portuguese colony. Fort Williams was built in Kochi by the Dutch.
UnattemptedModern Kochi became a part of the British colony after being a Dutch colony. Kochi was first a Portuguese colony. Fort Williams was built in Kochi by the Dutch.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Consider the following statements: [2005]
1. Warren Hastings was the first Governor General who established a regular police force in India on the British pattern.
2. A Supreme Court was established at Calcutta by the Regulating Act, 1773.
3. The Indian Penal Code came into effect in the year 1860.
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectStatement 1 is incorrect as Lord Curzon was the first Governor General who established a regular police force in India on the British pattern. A Supreme Court was established at Fort Williams by the Regulating Act, 1773 with jurisdiction over Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
IncorrectStatement 1 is incorrect as Lord Curzon was the first Governor General who established a regular police force in India on the British pattern. A Supreme Court was established at Fort Williams by the Regulating Act, 1773 with jurisdiction over Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
UnattemptedStatement 1 is incorrect as Lord Curzon was the first Governor General who established a regular police force in India on the British pattern. A Supreme Court was established at Fort Williams by the Regulating Act, 1773 with jurisdiction over Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th Century? [2005]
CorrectBattle of Ambur-1749, Battle of Plassey-1757, Battle of Wandiwash-1760, Battle of Buxar-1764.
IncorrectBattle of Ambur-1749, Battle of Plassey-1757, Battle of Wandiwash-1760, Battle of Buxar-1764.
UnattemptedBattle of Ambur-1749, Battle of Plassey-1757, Battle of Wandiwash-1760, Battle of Buxar-1764.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Who among the following was a proponent of Fabianism as a movement? [2005]
CorrectThe Fabian Society is a British socialist intellectual movement best known for its initial ground-breaking work beginning in the late 19th century and then up to World War I. Fabianism focused on the advancement of socialist ideas through gradual influence and patiently insinuating socialist ideology into intellectual circles and groups with power.
IncorrectThe Fabian Society is a British socialist intellectual movement best known for its initial ground-breaking work beginning in the late 19th century and then up to World War I. Fabianism focused on the advancement of socialist ideas through gradual influence and patiently insinuating socialist ideology into intellectual circles and groups with power.
UnattemptedThe Fabian Society is a British socialist intellectual movement best known for its initial ground-breaking work beginning in the late 19th century and then up to World War I. Fabianism focused on the advancement of socialist ideas through gradual influence and patiently insinuating socialist ideology into intellectual circles and groups with power.
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Consider the following statements: [2006]
1. The Charter Act, 1853 abolished East India Company monopoly of Indian trade.
2. Under the Government of India Act, 1858 the British Parliament abolished the rule of East India Company and undertook the responsibility of ruling India directly.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectThe Charter Act, 1813 (not 1853) abolished East India Company monopoly of Indian trade.
IncorrectThe Charter Act, 1813 (not 1853) abolished East India Company monopoly of Indian trade.
UnattemptedThe Charter Act, 1813 (not 1853) abolished East India Company monopoly of Indian trade.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel ‘Anand Math’? [2006]
CorrectAnand Math is a Bengali novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century.
IncorrectAnand Math is a Bengali novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century.
UnattemptedAnand Math is a Bengali novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
With reference to the ‘revolt of the year’ who of the following was betrayed by ‘friend’ captured and put to death by the British? [2006]
CorrectThe British forces had failed to subdue him for over a year. He was however betrayed into the hands of the British by his trusted friend, Man Singh, while asleep in his camp in the Paron forest. He was captured on 7 April 1859 by a detachment of native infantry from British General Richard John Meade’s troops led to him by Singh and escorted to Shivpuri where he was tried by a military court.
IncorrectThe British forces had failed to subdue him for over a year. He was however betrayed into the hands of the British by his trusted friend, Man Singh, while asleep in his camp in the Paron forest. He was captured on 7 April 1859 by a detachment of native infantry from British General Richard John Meade’s troops led to him by Singh and escorted to Shivpuri where he was tried by a military court.
UnattemptedThe British forces had failed to subdue him for over a year. He was however betrayed into the hands of the British by his trusted friend, Man Singh, while asleep in his camp in the Paron forest. He was captured on 7 April 1859 by a detachment of native infantry from British General Richard John Meade’s troops led to him by Singh and escorted to Shivpuri where he was tried by a military court.