initial modern india mcq set 4 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

This act marked the beginning of Indian legislature. It provided for a single central legislative council instead of three. The policy of free trade was introduced by completely ending the monopoly of company in trade in India.

Answer: (d)

In February 1757, the treaty of Alinagar was signed. The treaty of Alinagar was concluded between Sirajuddaula and Lord Clive.

The Nawab was forced to sign the Treaty of Alinagar on 9th February 1757, wherein all the demands of the English were conceded.

The Nawab was asked to restore the rights and immunities of the Company and to compensate them for the losses they had suffered in the war.

Answer: (c)

James Outram was the British residence in Awadh at the time of its annexation into British Dominion. In 1854, he was appointed resident at Lucknow, in which capacity two years later he carried out the annexation of Oudh and became the first chief commissioner of that province.

Answer: (a)

The Christian Missionaries supported for the secular westernized education in India.

Answer: (b)

Lord William Bentinck was the Governor General who changed the official language of the courts of justice from Persian to English. Printing of English books were made free and these were available at a relatively low price.

Answer: (c)