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

Question : 1

The suppression of Indian language newspapers under the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was caused by the criticism of

a) lavish lifestyle of the English officials

b) ill-treatment given to Indigo workers by their English masters

c) inhuman approach of English officials towards the victims of the famine of 1876-77

d) misuse of religious places of India by English officials

Question : 2

The Cape of Good Hope was discovered by

a) Vasco-da-Gama

b) Dc almeida

c) Albuquerque Diaz

d) Bartholomew

Question : 3

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 : 4

Who among the following was the first Governor General of India?

a) Lord Amherst

b) Lord William Bentinck

c) Sir Charles Metcalfe

d) Robert Clive

Question : 5

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 : 6

What were Calicoes?

a) Indigo exported from India

b) Cotton exported from India

c) Textile exported from India

d) Precious stories exported from India