Modern Indian History

Question 1HardLevel 16

Why was the establishment of the Surat factory important for the English?

AIt became an early base of English trade in western IndiaBIt became the first capital of IndiaCIt became the headquarters of CongressDIt became the centre of INA

Question 2HardLevel 16

What was the main purpose of the Portuguese Cartaz system in maritime policy?

ATo control maritime trade through permitsBTo give land to Indian peasantsCTo call a Congress sessionDTo abolish salt tax

Question 3HardLevel 16

What advantage did the English gain from the decline of French power after the Third Carnatic War?

APolitical competition in South India decreasedBCompany trade completely stoppedCMarathas expelled the EnglishDIndia immediately became a republic

Question 4HardLevel 16

What political advantage did the Company gain by making Mir Jafar the Nawab after Plassey?

AIt gained indirect control over the Bengal courtBThe Company left IndiaCThe Simon Commission was formedDCongress got power

Question 5HardLevel 16

What was the purpose of Mir Qasim shifting his capital to Munger?

ATo build an independent administration away from English influenceBTo hold a Congress sessionCTo start Dandi MarchDTo abolish Sati

Question 6HardLevel 16

What was the importance of Shah Alam II's defeat at Buxar for the Company?

AIt opened the way to get Diwani from the Mughal emperorBThe Mughal army removed the CompanyCFrench rule began in IndiaDQuit India Movement began

Question 7HardLevel 16

Why is the Bengal famine of 1770 linked with criticism of Company rule?

ACompany revenue greed and administrative neglect worsened the crisisBThe Company had removed all taxesCCongress caused the famineDThe famine happened because railways closed

Question 8HardLevel 16

What was the main objective of revenue experiments during Warren Hastings's time?

ATo organize and increase Company incomeBTo make India independentCTo form CongressDTo launch Salt Satyagraha

Question 9HardLevel 16

What was the main administrative importance of the Cornwallis Code?

ATo regularize Company administration and judicial systemBTo establish Congress in IndiaCTo send Simon CommissionDTo make the movement underground

Question 10HardLevel 16

What was the political meaning of appointing a Resident under the Subsidiary Alliance?

ABritish supervision over the internal politics of the stateBComplete independence of the stateCVoting rights to peasantsDReturn of Mughal rule

Question 11HardLevel 16

Why was Tipu Sultan a major challenge for the British in the Mysore Wars?

AHe challenged the British through military reforms and French linksBHe founded CongressCHe launched Salt SatyagrahaDHe wrote the Constitution

Question 12HardLevel 16

What was the main result of the Fourth Mysore War in 1799?

ADeath of Tipu Sultan and decline of Mysore powerBIndependence of IndiaCFormation of CongressDPartition of Bengal

Question 13HardLevel 16

What was the biggest result of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

AFinal decline of Maratha power and British supremacyBEstablishment of French ruleCIndia becoming a republicDArrival of Simon Commission

Question 14HardLevel 16

What was the political benefit of postal and telegraph systems in Dalhousie's reforms?

AAdministrative and military information could move quicklyBCompany power endedCPeasant revenue endedDIndia became independent

Question 15HardLevel 16

Why did British rule promote railways from an economic point of view?

ATo move raw materials to ports and British goods to marketsBTo fully protect Indian industriesCTo make peasants tax freeDTo make India independent immediately

Question 16HardLevel 16

Apart from sepoy discontent what other cause was important in the Revolt of 1857?

APolitical annexations and anger of local rulersBIndia getting complete independenceCCongress election victoryDSuccess of Dandi March

Question 17HardLevel 16

What was Kunwar Singh's importance in the Revolt of 1857 linked with?

ALeadership of the revolt in BiharBOpposition to Partition of BengalCConducting Dandi MarchDChairing Constituent Assembly

Question 18HardLevel 16

What was the British objective behind reorganizing the Indian army after 1857?

ATo reduce the chance of another major revoltBTo give democracy to IndiaCTo give power to CongressDTo remove all soldiers

Question 19HardLevel 16

What was one important administrative aspect of the Indian Councils Act 1861?

ABeginning of limited nomination of Indians to legislative councilsBComplete independence of IndiaCEnd of Dual GovernmentDFormation of Congress

Question 20HardLevel 16

The Deccan Riots of 1875 were related to which problem?

APeasant indebtedness and moneylender exploitationBProtest against Simon CommissionCSalt SatyagrahaDMountbatten Plan

Modern Indian History

Quiz this set

Why was the establishment of the Surat factory important for the English?

What was the main purpose of the Portuguese Cartaz system in maritime policy?

What advantage did the English gain from the decline of French power after the Third Carnatic War?

What political advantage did the Company gain by making Mir Jafar the Nawab after Plassey?

What was the purpose of Mir Qasim shifting his capital to Munger?

What was the importance of Shah Alam II's defeat at Buxar for the Company?

Why is the Bengal famine of 1770 linked with criticism of Company rule?

What was the main objective of revenue experiments during Warren Hastings's time?

What was the main administrative importance of the Cornwallis Code?

What was the political meaning of appointing a Resident under the Subsidiary Alliance?

Why was Tipu Sultan a major challenge for the British in the Mysore Wars?

What was the main result of the Fourth Mysore War in 1799?

What was the biggest result of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

What was the political benefit of postal and telegraph systems in Dalhousie's reforms?

Why did British rule promote railways from an economic point of view?

Apart from sepoy discontent what other cause was important in the Revolt of 1857?

What was Kunwar Singh's importance in the Revolt of 1857 linked with?

What was the British objective behind reorganizing the Indian army after 1857?

What was one important administrative aspect of the Indian Councils Act 1861?

The Deccan Riots of 1875 were related to which problem?

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Modern Indian History

Quiz this set

Why was the establishment of the Surat factory important for the English?

What was the main purpose of the Portuguese Cartaz system in maritime policy?

What advantage did the English gain from the decline of French power after the Third Carnatic War?

What political advantage did the Company gain by making Mir Jafar the Nawab after Plassey?

What was the purpose of Mir Qasim shifting his capital to Munger?

What was the importance of Shah Alam II's defeat at Buxar for the Company?

Why is the Bengal famine of 1770 linked with criticism of Company rule?

What was the main objective of revenue experiments during Warren Hastings's time?

What was the main administrative importance of the Cornwallis Code?

What was the political meaning of appointing a Resident under the Subsidiary Alliance?

Why was Tipu Sultan a major challenge for the British in the Mysore Wars?

What was the main result of the Fourth Mysore War in 1799?

What was the biggest result of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

What was the political benefit of postal and telegraph systems in Dalhousie's reforms?

Why did British rule promote railways from an economic point of view?

Apart from sepoy discontent what other cause was important in the Revolt of 1857?

What was Kunwar Singh's importance in the Revolt of 1857 linked with?

What was the British objective behind reorganizing the Indian army after 1857?

What was one important administrative aspect of the Indian Councils Act 1861?

The Deccan Riots of 1875 were related to which problem?

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