initial modern india mcq set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The first Englishman to acquire the knowledge of Sanskrit was

a) Max Muller

b) Sir William Jones

c) James Princep

d) Charles Wilkins

Question : 2

The first Vernacular newspaper of India was published on May 31, 1818 by Carey and Marshman from Serampore. It was in Bengali language. What was its name?

a) Pratham Samachar

b) Samachar Bhumi

c) Samachar Sandhaya

d) Samachar Darpan

Question : 3

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

a) Ali Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal.

b) Maharaja Ranjit Singh set up modern foundries to manufacture Cannons at Lahore.

c) Sawai Jai Singh of Amber had Euclid’s ‘Elements of Geometry’ translated into Sanskrit.

d) Sultan Tipu of Mysore gave money for the construction of the idol of Goddess Sharda in the Shringeri temple.

Question : 4

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:  

a) 3 4 1 2

b) 3 4 2 1

c) 1 2 4 3

d) 1 3 4

Question : 5

Who was the first Portuguese Viceroy in India?

a) Albuquerque

b) Diaz

c) Vasco da Gama

d) Francisco de Almeida

Question : 6

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