Modern Indian History

Question 1HardLevel 14

What was the main aim of French Governor Dupleix's policy in the Carnatic Wars?

ATo make only religious reformsBTo increase French influence by interfering in Indian succession disputesCTo end Company ruleDTo start the Swadeshi Movement

Question 2HardLevel 14

Why is the Battle of Plassey considered a political conspiracy rather than only a military battle?

ABecause the British made secret agreements with Bengal courtiers before the battleBBecause no army was involvedCBecause it was fought by CongressDBecause it was against the salt law

Question 3HardLevel 14

What was the main importance of the Treaty of Allahabad after the Battle of Buxar?

AIt gave the Company Diwani of Bengal Bihar and OrissaBIt made India independentCIt partitioned BengalDIt formed the Swaraj Party

Question 4HardLevel 14

What was the biggest administrative weakness of Dual Government in Bengal?

APower rested with the Company and responsibility remained with the NawabBPeasants got full authorityCTrade was fully stoppedDMughal rule became strong

Question 5HardLevel 14

Why did Calcutta gain greater importance under the Regulating Act of 1773?

ABecause the Governor of Bengal became Governor-GeneralBBecause Congress was formed thereCBecause Dandi March happened thereDBecause the Company left India

Question 6HardLevel 14

What did dual control mean in Pitt's India Act of 1784?

ACommerce remained with the Company and political control with the British governmentBArmy with peasants and justice with tradersCJoint rule of Congress and Muslim LeagueDEqual rule of king and zamindar

Question 7HardLevel 14

How did the Charter Act of 1833 increase centralization in Indian administration?

AIt made the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of IndiaBIt made all provinces independentCIt expelled the Company from IndiaDIt restored Mughal rule

Question 8HardLevel 14

What benefit did the British government get by fixing revenue under the Permanent Settlement?

AIt began to get fixed and regular incomeBIt had to make peasants tax freeCIt had to end the armyDIt had to leave Bengal

Question 9HardLevel 14

How was the position of the peasant under Ryotwari different from Permanent Settlement?

AThe peasant had a direct revenue relation with the governmentBThe peasant paid no rentCThe peasant was only a soldierDThe peasant was a Company judge

Question 10HardLevel 14

What was the unit of revenue assessment in the Mahalwari system?

AVillage or MahalBOnly individualCOnly portDOnly military camp

Question 11HardLevel 14

Why did the military independence of princely states weaken under the Subsidiary Alliance?

ABecause they had to keep Company troops and bear their costBBecause they had to keep French troopsCBecause they got full freedom to keep armyDBecause all states became republics

Question 12HardLevel 14

What was the purpose of not recognizing adopted heirs under the Doctrine of Lapse?

ATo annex princely states into the British EmpireBTo give land to peasantsCTo strengthen CongressDTo increase French trade

Question 13HardLevel 14

Why was the annexation of Awadh in 1856 important in the background of the Revolt of 1857?

AIt increased discontent among soldiers taluqdars and peopleBIt made the British leave IndiaCIt founded CongressDIt partitioned Bengal

Question 14HardLevel 14

What does making Bahadur Shah Zafar a symbol in the Revolt of 1857 show?

AThe rebels needed a common legitimacyBThe rebels wanted French ruleCThe revolt was only in BengalDThe revolt was led by Congress

Question 15HardLevel 14

Why is it incomplete to call the Revolt of 1857 only a sepoy mutiny?

ABecause peasants zamindars and local leaders also joined in many regionsBBecause there were no soldiers in itCBecause it was only an education reformDBecause it was only a press movement

Question 16HardLevel 14

What was the purpose of assuring princely states in Queen Victoria's Proclamation of 1858?

ATo reduce unrest like 1857 and gain loyaltyBTo immediately abolish princely statesCTo give power to CongressDTo bring French rule

Question 17HardLevel 14

How did European indigo planters exploit peasants in the Indigo Revolt?

AThey forced indigo cultivation and paid low pricesBThey gave free education to peasantsCThey gave full land rights to peasantsDThey freed peasants from tax

Question 18HardLevel 14

For whom was the term Diku used in the Santhal Rebellion?

AOutsider exploiters like moneylenders zamindars and officialsBSanthal leadersCCongress workersDEnglish teachers

Question 19HardLevel 14

Why was the land question so important in Birsa Munda's Ulgulan?

ABecause outside control over traditional Munda land rights was increasingBBecause Mundas wanted maritime tradeCBecause it was a Congress sessionDBecause it was Salt Satyagraha

Question 20HardLevel 14

Why is Wood's Despatch of 1854 called the Magna Carta of education?

AIt gave detailed direction for modern education systemBIt ended Company ruleCIt made India independentDIt made the salt law

Modern Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the main aim of French Governor Dupleix's policy in the Carnatic Wars?

Why is the Battle of Plassey considered a political conspiracy rather than only a military battle?

What was the main importance of the Treaty of Allahabad after the Battle of Buxar?

What was the biggest administrative weakness of Dual Government in Bengal?

Why did Calcutta gain greater importance under the Regulating Act of 1773?

What did dual control mean in Pitt's India Act of 1784?

How did the Charter Act of 1833 increase centralization in Indian administration?

What benefit did the British government get by fixing revenue under the Permanent Settlement?

How was the position of the peasant under Ryotwari different from Permanent Settlement?

What was the unit of revenue assessment in the Mahalwari system?

Why did the military independence of princely states weaken under the Subsidiary Alliance?

What was the purpose of not recognizing adopted heirs under the Doctrine of Lapse?

Why was the annexation of Awadh in 1856 important in the background of the Revolt of 1857?

What does making Bahadur Shah Zafar a symbol in the Revolt of 1857 show?

Why is it incomplete to call the Revolt of 1857 only a sepoy mutiny?

What was the purpose of assuring princely states in Queen Victoria's Proclamation of 1858?

How did European indigo planters exploit peasants in the Indigo Revolt?

For whom was the term Diku used in the Santhal Rebellion?

Why was the land question so important in Birsa Munda's Ulgulan?

Why is Wood's Despatch of 1854 called the Magna Carta of education?

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Modern Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the main aim of French Governor Dupleix's policy in the Carnatic Wars?

Why is the Battle of Plassey considered a political conspiracy rather than only a military battle?

What was the main importance of the Treaty of Allahabad after the Battle of Buxar?

What was the biggest administrative weakness of Dual Government in Bengal?

Why did Calcutta gain greater importance under the Regulating Act of 1773?

What did dual control mean in Pitt's India Act of 1784?

How did the Charter Act of 1833 increase centralization in Indian administration?

What benefit did the British government get by fixing revenue under the Permanent Settlement?

How was the position of the peasant under Ryotwari different from Permanent Settlement?

What was the unit of revenue assessment in the Mahalwari system?

Why did the military independence of princely states weaken under the Subsidiary Alliance?

What was the purpose of not recognizing adopted heirs under the Doctrine of Lapse?

Why was the annexation of Awadh in 1856 important in the background of the Revolt of 1857?

What does making Bahadur Shah Zafar a symbol in the Revolt of 1857 show?

Why is it incomplete to call the Revolt of 1857 only a sepoy mutiny?

What was the purpose of assuring princely states in Queen Victoria's Proclamation of 1858?

How did European indigo planters exploit peasants in the Indigo Revolt?

For whom was the term Diku used in the Santhal Rebellion?

Why was the land question so important in Birsa Munda's Ulgulan?

Why is Wood's Despatch of 1854 called the Magna Carta of education?

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