Practice Quiz set 2 - indian history mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Awadh was amalgamated into the British dominion in year

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-2)   The princely state of Baghat was annexed to the British in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-3)   When was Peshwaship abolished?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-4)   The Governor-General who followed a spirited ‘Forward’ policy towards Afghanistan was

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-5)   Which of the following was the first victim of Lord Dalhousie’s policy of doctrine of lapse?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-6)   The last major extension of British Indian territory took place during the time of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-7)   Who among the following formulated and implemented the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-8)   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.  
List-I List-II
a. Clive 1. Removal of press restriction
b. Bentinck  2. Partition of Bengal
c. Charles Metcalfe 3. Dual Govt. in Bengal
d. Curzon 4. English Education
Codes: a b c d

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Q-9)   Who compared Curzon’s administration in India to that of Aurangzeb?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Q-10)   Which viceroy was murdered in his tenure?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)