Practice Quiz set 1 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Railways were introduced in India when the Governor- General of India was

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Q-2)   “White Mutiny” by the European soldiers, was staged during the period of:

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Q-3)   Due to commercial rivalry the Dutch indulged in the massacre of Englishmen at

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Q-4)   The title of ‘Viceroy’ was added to the centre office of the GovernorGeneral of India for the first-time in

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Q-5)   Which of the following governor general was responsible for passing the famous Regulation XVII of 1829 which declared sati illegal and punishable by courts?

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Q-6)   In which year were Factories opened for the first time in Orissa.

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Q-7)   Who among the following Mughal Emperors, granted permission to trade of tax in the territories of Bengal. Hyderabad and Gujarat to the British?

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Q-8)   Match the following List I List II
List-I (Battle) List-II (Treaty)
A. The Third Carnatic War 1. Treaty of Salbai
B. The Third Mysore War 2. Treaty of Lahore
C. The First Maratha War 3. Treaty of Paris
D. The First Anglo Sikh War 4. Treaty of Srirangapatam
 Codes: A B C D

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Explanation:

Q-9)   Which of the following statements about Fourth Anglo- Mysore War are correct?
  1. The Madras Council suggested a policy of rigorous and intense attack on Mysore.
  2. Lord Wellesley tried to revive the triple alliance.
  3. Tipu sent emissaries to Arabia, Versailles, Mauritius and Kabul enlisting support against the English.
  4. The war was of a very short duration though decisive.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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Q-10)   The Viceregal Lodge at Shimla is a well-known ancient monument. Which of the following statements about the monument are correct?
  1. The Lodge was built by 17th Viceroy, Earl Dufferin.
  2. The present shape of the building was given by Earl of Marquis of Lansdowne.
  3. 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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