british period MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Due to commercial rivalry the Dutch indulged in the massacre of Englishmen at

a) Malacca

b) Amboyna

c) Surat

d) Cassimbazar

Question : 2

Which of the following statements about Fourth Anglo- Mysore War are correct?

1. The Madras Council suggested a policy of rigorous and intense attack on Mysore.
2. Lord Wellesley tried to revive the triple alliance.
3. Tipu sent emissaries to Arabia, Versailles, Mauritius and Kabul enlisting support against the English.
4. The war was of a very short duration though decisive.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) 1 and 3

Question : 3

Which of the following is incorrect?

a) Clive was the first European who initiated the policy of taking part in the internal quarrels of the Indian princes to acquire territory and power in India.

b) Duplex was the first European who initiated the policy of taking part in the internal quarrels of the Indian princes to acquire territory and power.

c) Albuquerque was the first European who took part in the internal quarrels of the Indian princes to acquire territory and power.

d) Warren Hastings was the first European who took part in the internal quarrels of the Indian princes to acquire territory and power.

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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

a) Canning

b) Ripon

c) Dalhousie

d) Mayo