Initial Modern India Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions

Question : 1

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A):
The European traders introduced the Hundi system in India.
Reason (R):
The Hundis were prevalent in Mughal India.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true, but R is false.

d) A is false, but R is true.

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Question : 2

Consider the following princely states of the British rule in India:

1. Jhansi
2. Sambhalpur
3. Satara
4. Nagpur

The correct chronological order in which they were annexed by the British is

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 2, 1, 3, 4

c) 4, 3, 2, 1

d) 3, 2, 1, 4

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Question : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. Robert Clive was the first Governor General of Bengal.
2. William Bentinck was the first Governor General of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Question : 4

Which one of the following revolts was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math?

a) Sanyasi Rebellion

b) Pagal Panthis Revolt

c) Bhil Uprising

d) Munda Revolt

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Question : 5

Assertion (A):
The revolt of 1857 was reflective of the general dissatisfaction of the people of the affected states with various policies of the British.
Reason (R):
Talukdars were thus the main instigators of the revolt.

a) Both A and B are true and R is the correct explanation.

b) Both A and B are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

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