Practice Modern british period - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) From which Mughal Emperor did John Middenhall tried to obtain a farman for trade in Gujarat?
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Q-2) Railways were introduced in India when the Governor- General of India was
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Q-3) The first article in which the English started trading was
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Q-4) “White Mutiny” by the European soldiers, was staged during the period of:
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Q-5) Due to commercial rivalry the Dutch indulged in the massacre of Englishmen at
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Q-6) Who among the following was the Viceroy of India at the time of the formation of Indian National Congress?
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Q-7) Which of the following statements about Fourth Anglo- Mysore War are correct?- The Madras Council suggested a policy of rigorous and intense attack on Mysore.
- Lord Wellesley tried to revive the triple alliance.
- Tipu sent emissaries to Arabia, Versailles, Mauritius and Kabul enlisting support against the English.
- The war was of a very short duration though decisive.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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Q-8) The Viceregal Lodge at Shimla is a well-known ancient monument. Which of the following statements about the monument are correct?- The Lodge was built by 17th Viceroy, Earl Dufferin.
- The present shape of the building was given by Earl of Marquis of Lansdowne.
- It is famous for holding three meetings before Independence of India including the Cabinet Mission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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Q-9) Arrange the following in correct chronological order- Third Carnatic War
- First Burmese War
- First Mysore War
- Second Afghan War
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Q-10) Identify the correct sequence of the following events of Indian history (starting with the earliest)- The Doctrine of Lapse
- The Subsidiary Alliance
- The Treaty of Lahore
- The Pitt’s India Act
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Q-11) Who was the architect of Communal Award?
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Q-12) The Treaty of Amritsar was concluded between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and who of the following?
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Q-13) Who among the following Governor Generals formed the Triple Alliance against Tipu Sultan?
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Q-14) By which Governor General and when was the Carnatic state annexed?
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Q-15) Which British military officer defeated Tipu Sultan in India, Napolean Bonaparte in Europe and eventually, became the Duke of Wellington?
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Q-16) British colonialism in India saw the emergence of new cities. Calcutta, now Kolkata, was one of the first cities. Which of the following villages were, amalgamated to form the city of Calcutta?
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Q-17) The Supreme Court at Calcutta was established by
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Q-18) After 1880, Railways were built during British rule in India through–
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Q-19) Separate electorates for Muslims in India were introduced by which one of the following Acts?
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Q-20) Madras was restored to the English by the French by
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