east india company MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In 1856, Awadh would not have been annexed with the British empire if the Nawab of Awadh had

a) allied with the British

b) not refused to introduce reforms as suggested by the British

c) fought against the British

d) a natural heir

Question : 2

Which one among the following thinkers argued that Maratha rule in general and Shivaji in particular represented early nationalist consciousness in India?

a) Pandita Ramabai

b) MG Ranade

c) Bipin Chandra Pal

d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Question : 3

An Indian ruler of the 18th century who planted “the Tree of liberty” at his capital, enrolled himself as a member of the Jacobin club of France and loved himself to be called ‘Citizen’, was

a) Mir Jafar

b) Tipu Sultan

c) Haider Ali

d) Banda Bahadur

Question : 4

a) 2 1 3 4

b) 2 1 4 3

c) 1 2 4 3

d) 1 2 3 4

Question : 5

Which of the following statements above Ryotwari settlement is/are correct?

1. It recognized the cultivators as the owner of the land.
2. It was a temporary settlement.
3. It was introduced later than the permanent settlement.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) All of these

Question : 6

Statement I:
The economy of India in the 19th century came to a state of ruin under English East India Company.
Statement II:
English East India Company’s acquisition of Diwani right led to the miseries of the peasants and those associated with the traditional handicrafts industry of India.

a) Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

b) Both the statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true