initial modern india mcq set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

1. Sanyasi revolt begins in 1760.
2. Kol revolt begins in 1831-32.
3. Santhal revolt begins in 1855- 56 in Bihar.
4. The Mopala revolt uprises in 1921 in Kerala.

Answer: (a)

Lord Dalhousie formulated and implemented the ‘Doctrine of Lapse.’

It was customary for a ruler without a natural heir to ask the British Government whether he could adopt a son to succeed him.

According to Dalhousie, if such permission was refused by the British, the state would “lapse” and thereby become part of British India.

Dalhousie maintained that there was a difference in principle between the right to inherit private property and the right to govern. This principle was called the Doctrine of Lapse.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (d)

The greatest Portuguese Governor who laid the real foundation of Portuguese power in India was Albuquerque.

On 4 November 1509, Albuquerque became the second Governor of the State of India, a position he would hold until his death.

Albuquerque speedily showed the energy and determination of his character. He intended to dominate the Muslim world and control the spice trade.

Answer: (c)

The government, in this system, collected land revenue from the village community which included all the co-shares. The body of co-shares was jointly responsible for payment of land revenue.

Answer: (c)

Burdwan, Midnapur and Hoogly were the districts of Bengal whose revenue administration was transferred to the East India Company for the acquisition of the Nawabship of Bengal by Mir Qasim in 1760.