01 Dual Government in Bengal started after which event?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A After Battle of Plassey B After receiving Diwani rights C After abolition of Sati D After Partition of Bengal
Answer and explanation Correct answer: B . After receiving Diwani rights
Explanation: Dual Government began after the Company received Diwani rights. Exam tip: remember Diwani with administrative change.
02 The Regulating Act changed the Governor of Bengal into which new post?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A President of India B Viceroy of India C Governor-General of Bengal D Prime Minister of India
Answer and explanation Correct answer: C . Governor-General of Bengal
Explanation: The Regulating Act made the Governor of Bengal the Governor-General of Bengal. Exam tip: it marks early control over Company rule.
03 What was the purpose of the Board of Control created under Pitt's India Act?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A British government control over Company's Indian affairs B Giving free land to Indian peasants C Building railway lines D Forming the Congress
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . British government control over Company's Indian affairs
Explanation: The Board of Control increased British government control over the Company. Exam tip: connect it with dual control.
04 In Permanent Settlement who was mainly given responsibility for revenue collection?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Peasants B Soldiers C Zamindars D Merchants
Answer and explanation Correct answer: C . Zamindars
Explanation: Under Permanent Settlement zamindars became revenue intermediaries. Exam tip: connect it with Bengal land revenue system.
05 In the Ryotwari system revenue settlement was made directly with whom?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Zamindar B Cultivator C Taluqdar D King
Answer and explanation Correct answer: B . Cultivator
Explanation: In Ryotwari the cultivator had a direct relation with the government. Exam tip: remember Ryot means peasant.
06 What was the main unit of revenue assessment in the Mahalwari system?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Mahal or village community B Individual soldier C Sea port D Company factory
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Mahal or village community
Explanation: In Mahalwari the village or Mahal was treated as the revenue unit. Exam tip: remember units of land revenue systems separately.
07 The Charter Act 1813 largely ended which right of the Company?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Monopoly over trade in India B Right to establish courts C Right to build railways D Right to maintain army
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Monopoly over trade in India
Explanation: The Charter Act 1813 weakened the Company's trade monopoly. Exam tip: remember economic features of Charter Acts.
08 After the Charter Act 1833 the Governor-General of Bengal became which post?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Governor-General of India B Viceroy of India C Congress President D Chief Justice
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Governor-General of India
Explanation: The Act of 1833 created the post of Governor-General of India. Exam tip: remember Bentinck as the first Governor-General of India.
09 What was one important feature of the Charter Act 1853?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Idea of open competition in civil services B Partition of Bengal C Poorna Swaraj resolution D Breaking Salt Law
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Idea of open competition in civil services
Explanation: The Charter Act 1853 opened the way for competitive selection in civil services. Exam tip: connect it with administrative reform.
10 After the Government of India Act 1858 India came under whose rule?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A East India Company B British Crown C Indian National Congress D French Government
Answer and explanation Correct answer: B . British Crown
Explanation: After 1858 Company rule ended and India came under the British Crown. Exam tip: remember changes after 1857.
11 What was one major assurance of Queen Victoria's Proclamation?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Promise not to interfere in Indian religions B Doubling the salt tax C Giving power to Congress D Closing railways
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Promise not to interfere in Indian religions
Explanation: The Proclamation promised non-interference in Indian religions and customs. Exam tip: connect it with post-1858 policy.
12 What was the main effect of the Arms Act 1878?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Control over Indians keeping arms B Giving free arms to Indians C Foundation of Congress D Abolition of Sati
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Control over Indians keeping arms
Explanation: The Arms Act controlled Indians' possession of arms. Exam tip: remember Lytton's repressive policies.
13 What was the basic issue in the Ilbert Bill controversy?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Trial of European accused by Indian judges B Privatisation of Indian railways C Abolition of salt tax D Partition of India
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Trial of European accused by Indian judges
Explanation: The Ilbert Bill concerned powers of Indian judges. Exam tip: remember it as an example of racial discrimination.
14 What was Dadabhai Naoroji's book that analysed economic exploitation?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A India Wins Freedom B Poverty and Un-British Rule in India C Hind Swaraj D Discovery of India
Answer and explanation Correct answer: B . Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji discussed the drain of wealth in this book. Exam tip: remember sources of economic nationalism.
15 R C Dutt is mainly known for critical writings on which subject?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A British economic policies B Mughal architecture C Deccan Sultanates D Sikh Guru tradition
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . British economic policies
Explanation: R C Dutt wrote critically on British economic policies and famines. Exam tip: remember economic nationalists.
16 What was included among the main demands of the early phase of Indian National Congress?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Expansion of legislative councils B Immediate partition of India C Closing all schools D Stopping salt production
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Expansion of legislative councils
Explanation: Early Congress demanded constitutional reforms and Indian representation in councils. Exam tip: understand Moderate demands.
17 Moderate politics is often associated with which method?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Violent revolt B Prayer and petition C Armed guerrilla war D Annexation of princely states
Answer and explanation Correct answer: B . Prayer and petition
Explanation: Moderates believed in constitutional and peaceful methods. Exam tip: remember the difference between Moderate and Extremist methods.
18 What did Extremist leaders emphasise more in the Swadeshi Movement?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Boycott and national education B Return of Company rule C Recruitment in British army D Increasing salt tax
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Boycott and national education
Explanation: Extremists strengthened boycott, Swadeshi and national education. Exam tip: remember their mass-action methods.
19 What was the main cause of the Surat Split?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Differences between Moderates and Extremists B Pact between Congress and Muslim League C Partition of India D Formation of Constituent Assembly
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Differences between Moderates and Extremists
Explanation: The Surat Split occurred due to differences between Moderates and Extremists within Congress. Exam tip: connect 1907 with this split.
20 What official reason did the British give to justify Partition of Bengal?1 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Administrative convenience B Complete independence C Salt tax reform D Peasant loan waiver
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Administrative convenience
Explanation: The British justified Bengal partition as administrative convenience. Exam tip: distinguish official reason from political effect.
21 What was the aim of national education in the Swadeshi Movement?0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Reducing dependence on colonial education B Closing all Indian languages C Increasing Company army D Making railway tickets costly
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Reducing dependence on colonial education
Explanation: National education aimed to promote Indian values and self-reliance. Exam tip: connect Swadeshi with educational reform too.
22 What was one major aim behind the founding of the Muslim League?0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Representation of Muslim political interests B Ending the British army C Abolishing Sati D Building railways
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Representation of Muslim political interests
Explanation: The Muslim League organised representation of Muslim political interests. Exam tip: remember organisations with their aims.
23 What was one major feature of the Lucknow Pact?0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Agreement between Congress and Muslim League B Beginning of Company rule C Declaration of Doctrine of Lapse D Integration of princely states
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Agreement between Congress and Muslim League
Explanation: In the Lucknow Pact Congress and Muslim League cooperated. Exam tip: connect it with political unity in 1916.
24 Against which system did Gandhi raise voice for peasants in Champaran?0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Tinkathia indigo system B Permanent Settlement C Doctrine of Lapse D Dual Government
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Tinkathia indigo system
Explanation: The Tinkathia indigo system in Champaran was linked with peasant exploitation. Exam tip: remember movements with local issues.
25 What was the main demand of peasants in Kheda Satyagraha?0 reads0 helpful★ – (0)
A Revenue relief due to crop failure B Freedom of sea trade C Nationalisation of railways D Reversal of Bengal partition
Answer and explanation Correct answer: A . Revenue relief due to crop failure
Explanation: In Kheda peasants opposed revenue collection despite crop failure. Exam tip: remember demands of Gandhi's peasant movements.