initial modern india mcq set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Identify 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

a) Murshidabad, Balasore and Chandranagar

b) Decca, Chattagaon and Hoogly

c) Burdwan, Midnapur and Hoogly

d) Howrah, Midnapur and Hoogly

Question : 2

In India, among the following locations, the Dutch established their earliest factory at

a) Cassimbazar

b) Pulicat

c) Surat

d) Cochin

Question : 3

Who said, “We have effectively crippled our enemy without making our friends too formidable”?

a) Lord Cornwallis

b) Lord Welleseley

c) Lord Hastings

d) Sir John Shore

Question : 4

Consider the following statements regarding the administrative policies of East India Company in India during 1757 to 1857:

1. The administrative policies remained same without any major change during this period.
2. The main emphasis of the administration was placed on the maintenance of law and order.
3. In 1772, the Company ended the dual government in Bengal and undertook the administration directly.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 5

Who among the following Europeans were the last to come to pre-independence India as traders?

a) Portuguese

b) English

c) French

d) Dutch

Question : 6

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding to Brahma Samaj?

1. It opposed idoltary.
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infalliable.

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3