chronology of british india MCQs set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Awadh was annexed by Lord Dalhousie in 1856. Which one of the following statements about Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, is not correct?

a) He was a great patron of Indian music and dance

b) He had good command over Persian and Urdu languages and wrote several books

c) He is regarded as the father of modern Urdu stage

d) The prolonged period of peace and prosperity during his rule resulted in the growth of a distinct Lucknow culture around the Oudh court

Question : 2

What were Calicoes?

a) Indigo exported from India

b) Cotton exported from India

c) Textile exported from India

d) Precious stories exported from India

Question : 3

The Viceregal Lodge at Shimla is a well-known ancient monument. Which of the following statements about the monument are correct?

1. The Lodge was built by 17th Viceroy, Earl Dufferin.
2. The present shape of the building was given by Earl of Marquis of Lansdowne.
3. It is famous for holding three meetings before Independence of India including the Cabinet Mission.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) 1 and 2

Question : 4

Arrange the following in correct chronological order

1. Third Carnatic War
2. First Burmese War
3. First Mysore War
4. Second Afghan War

a) 1, 4, 3, 2

b) 1, 3, 2, 4

c) 2, 4, 1, 3

d) 3, 1, 2, 4

Question : 5

Identify the Acts passed by the British Government in 1856.

1. Religious disabilities Act
2. General Service Enlistment Act
3. Hindu Widow Remarriage Act
4. Abolition of the Sati (Regulation XVII)

a) i, ii, iii

b) i, iii, iv

c) ii, iii, iv

d) All of them

Question : 6

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