initial modern india mcq set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of following events occured during time of Lord Dalhousie

1. Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856.
2. Sati Act was passed in 1829.
3. Public work department was established
4. Establishment of universities in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras in 1857.

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Question : 2

Who was the Scholar who deciphered the ancient Brahmi script for the first time?

a) Nathanial Wallich

b) William Jones

c) William Carey

d) James Princep

Question : 3

Who was the first Portuguese Viceroy in India?

a) Albuquerque

b) Diaz

c) Vasco da Gama

d) Francisco de Almeida

Question : 4

Who was Sir George Oxenden?

a) None of the above

b) First governor of Bombay

c) First president of Council of Surat

d) First president of Council of Madras

Question : 5

The first definite step to provide parliamentary control over East East India Company was taken by

a) Charter Act 1833

b) Pitt’s India Act 1784

c) Regulating Act 1773

d) Charter Act 1793

Question : 6

By which of the following Acts, was the ‘Board of Control’ created?

a) Charter Act, 1833

b) Pitt’s India Act, 1784

c) Regulating Act, 1773

d) Charter Act, 1813