initial modern india mcq set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

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)

Lord Macartany the Governor of Madras Presidency made treaty of Mangalore with Tipu. The second Anglo-Mysore war was ended on 11 March 1784 with the signing of the treaty of Mangalore.

The treaty is an important document in the history of India because it was the last occasion when an Indian power dictated terms to the British, who were under orders from London to negotiate peace.

Answer: (c)

John Eliot Bethune was the founding father of Bethune College. Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay was one of the first graduate of Calcutta University. Raja Rammohan Roy’s campaign against Sati led to the enactment of a law to ban Sati (1829).

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.