governor, governor general and viceroy of india MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The last major extension of British Indian territory took place during the time of

a) Dufferin

b) Dalhousie

c) Lytton

d) Curzon

Question : 2

The main aim of East India Company to make subsidiary alliance in Rajput states was

a) Receiving military support against enemies

b) Protecting these states from Maratha-Pindari invasion

c) To receive funds in the form of Khiraj

d) To establish the sovereignty of the British

Question : 3

Who compared Curzon’s administration in India to that of Aurangzeb?

a) B.G. Tilak

b) G.K. Gokhale

c) Dadabhai Naoroji

d) Annie Besant

Question : 4

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.  

a) 3 4 1 2

b) 4 1 3 2

c) 2 4 3 1

d) 3 2 1 4

Question : 5

When was Peshwaship abolished?

a) 1858

b) 1818

c) 1861

d) 1802

Question : 6

Who among the following Governor-Generals of Bengal was associated with Third AngloMysore War?

a) Warren Hastings

b) Lord Cornwallis

c) Sir John Shore

d) Lord William Cavendish Bentinck