british period MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following statements about the rule of Saadat Khan in Awadh is not correct?

a) He suppressed the lawless and rebellious zamindars and thus increased the financial resources of his government

b) He carried out a fresh revenue settlement

c) He improved the lot of the peasants by levying equitable land revenue and by protecting them from oppressive zamindars

d) He took several steps to improve trade and commerce

Question : 2

Separate electorates for Muslims in India were introduced by which one of the following Acts?

a) Government of India Act of 1909

b) Indian Councils Act of 1892

c) Rowlatt Act of 1919

d) Government of India Act of 1935

Question : 3

Who of the following Governor-Generals realised the importance of Rajput alliance and entered into treaties with a number of Rajput states?

a) Warren Hastings

b) Lord Cornwallis

c) Lord Wellesley

d) Lord Hastings

Question : 4

When and by whom were the Portuguese driven out of Hughli in Bengal?

a) 1631-Qasim Khan

b) 1666-Prince Shuja

c) 1625-Shaista Khan

d) 1650-Prince Murad

Question : 5

Which one of the following was not a result of British colonial rule in India?

a) Ruin of Indian agriculture

b) Ruin of Indian industries

c) Ruin of Indian trade

d) Ruin of Indian feudalism

Question : 6

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.