initial modern india mcq set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Francisco de Almeida was the first Portuguese viceroy in India.

In 1505, the King of Portugal appointed Dom Francisco de Almeida as the first Portuguese viceroy in India, followed in 1509 by Dom Afonso de Albuquerque.

In 1510, Albuquerque conquered the city of Goa, which had been controlled by Muslims.

Answer: (b)

• Vernacular Press Act associated with Lord Litton.
• Widow Remarriage Act associated with Lord Canning.
• Public work department associated with Lord Dalhouise.
• Fort William College associated with Lord Welleseley.

Answer: (d)

Devendranath Tagore started the socioreligious organization ‘Tattvabodhini Sabha’ and its appended journal ‘Tattvabodhini.’ Before Debendranath joined the Brahmo Samaj, he had organized a Tattvaranjini Sabha at Calcutta.

The same Sabha was later known as Tattvabodhini Sabha. The objectives of Tattvabodhini Sabha were to encourage religious inquiries and disseminate the essence of Upanishads.

Answer: (d)

Hindu Widow’s Remarriage Act was passed during the tenure of Lord Canning. Sati Act was passed during the tenure of William Bentinck.

Answer: (c)

Kol revolt of 1831–32 was led by Buddhu Bhagat. Kol Mutiny covered Ranchi, Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, Palamau and the western parts of Manbhum.

Answer: (b)

Sir George Oxenden was the first Governor of Bombay.

In March 1667, Charles II ceded Bombay to the East India Company, and they commissioned Oxenden to take possession of the island of Bombay.

In August of that year, the court of directors appointed him governor and commander-in-chief of Bombay.