initial modern india Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (d)

Vasco Da Gama came to India for three times. He arrived in India in September 1524 and died in the city of Cochin on Christmas Eve in 1524, three months after his arrival.

As per royal instructions, Gama was succeeded as governor of India by one of the captains who had come with him, Henrique de Menezes.

Answer: (a)

The system of circles or thanas was first established by Lord Cornwallis. Lord Macaulay was given responsibility to codify and improve upon various rules and regulations prevalent in India.

Answer: (b)

The Second Anglo-Mysore War ended with the signing of the treaty of Mangalore in 1784. Lack of resources, the uncertainty of the attitude of the Marathas, the presence of the French fleet on the Coromandel coast, and some other considerations forced the English to seek peace.

The treaty was a fallout of peace between the French and the English.

Answer: (c)

To overthrew British rule, the Kuka movement was organized in Punjab. Its principal objective was to spread the true spirit of Sikhism shorn of tawdry customs and mannerism, which had been growing on it since the beginning of the Sikh monarchy.

In the midst of national pride born of military glory and political power, this movement extolled the religious obligation for a pious and simple living. They were called “Kukas” because of their particular style to recite the Gurbani.

Answer: (d)

Major Burrough the British Commander was defeated by the Santhals in 1855.

The British weren’t ready for such a revolt from Santhals, a small contingent of force under Major Burrough was called to suppress the rebels but he meets tremendous resistance and was defeated at Pirpainati.

The victory of the Santhals over the all-mighty British further fuelled the rebellion and it spread like wildfire.