british rule impact on indian economy MCQs set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who of the following were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?

1. Dadabhai Naoroji
2. G. Subramania Iyer
3. R.C. Dutt

a) Only 1

b) Only 1 and 2

c) Only 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 2

Sir Thomas Munro is associated with the land revenue settlement

a) Permanent Settlement

b) Mahalwari Settlement

c) Ryotwari Settlement

d) None of the above

Question : 3

The term ‘imperial preference’ was applied to the

a) Special privileges on British imports in India

b) Racial discrimination by the Britishers

c) Subordination of Indian interest to that of the British

d) Preference given to British political agents over Indian Princes

Question : 4

Under the Permanent Settlement, 1793, the Zamindars were required to issue pattas to the former which were not issued by many of the Zamindars. The reason was

a) the Zamindars were trusted by the farmers

b) there was no officials check upon the Zamindars

c) it was the responsibility of the British government

d) the farmers were not interested in getting pattas

Question : 5

Consider the following statements.The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he

1. exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British.
2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the selfconfidence of Indians.
3. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else.

a) Only 1

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 6

When was the first tea company established in Assam?

a) 1835

b) 1837

c) 1839

d) 1841