british period MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

“White Mutiny” by the European soldiers, was staged during the period of:

a) Canning

b) Ripon

c) Dalhousie

d) Mayo

Question : 2

Which of the following statement is true with regard to the Golden Farman

a) It granted the privilege of trading in Bengal in return for a fixed annual payment of duties worth Rs. 3000

b) It allowed free trade in the ports belonging to the kingdom of Golkunda on payment of duties with 500 pagodas

c) The English factories were not bothered with demands of customs for goods imported or exported by land or by water

d) The English were allowed to fortify their positions on Indian soil

Question : 3

a) A – 3; B – 4; C – 2; D – 1

b) A – 4; B – 2; C – 1; D – 3

c) A – 4; B – 1; C – 2; D – 3

d) A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4

Question : 4

Which British military officer defeated Tipu Sultan in India, Napolean Bonaparte in Europe and eventually, became the Duke of Wellington?

a) Arthur Wellesley

b) Robert Clive

c) Warren Hastings

d) Richard Wellesley

Question : 5

After his return to Britain, Robert Clive died in 1774 due to

a) A dreadful disease

b) Committed suicide

c) Was assassinated

d) Died under mysterious circumstances

Question : 6

Prior to 1813, which among the following measures, was not adopted by the British to exploit the Indians economically ?

a) Monopolising the trade of raw goods wherever possible and selling them at high rates

b) Forcing Indiancraftsman to produce quality products in fixed quantity and at fixed price

c) Free Trade Policy

d) Elimination of Indian traders from competition by every means