initial modern india mcq set 3 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements regarding Subsidiary Alliances introduced in India by Lord Wellesley.

1. Wellesley followed the policy of the annexation of the territories of previously subordinated rulers.
2. The protected states under the Alliance could not employ any European in their service without the approval of the British.
3. The British promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of the protected states and they often kept it.
4. Though the armies of the protected states were remained but they were to be used by the British.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 2

Who started the socio-religious organization “Tattvabodhini Sabha” and its appended journal ‘Tattvabodhini’?

a) Dwarkanath Tagore

b) Radhakant Dev

c) Ram Mohan Roy

d) Devendranath Tagore

Question : 3

Consider the following statements in regard to the event during the rule of Lord Cornwallis as the Governor-General:

1. He brought in the separation of revenue administration and civil jurisdiction through the Cornwallis code.
2. He introduced civil services in India.
3. Subsidiary alliance system was started under his rule.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

The Treaty of Bassein was signed with the British by Peshwa

a) Madhav Rao

b) Baji Rao I

c) Balaji Baji Rao

d) Baji Rao II

Question : 5

During whose tenure, did the incident of Black Hole take place?

a) Siraj-ud-Daulah

b) Mir Qasim

c) Mir Zafar

d) Alivardi Khan

Question : 6

The battle of Wandiwas was fought between

a) French and Dutch companies

b) British and Dutch companies

c) British and French companies

d) Dutch and Portuguese companies