initial modern india Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Answer: (a)

The Ryotwari settlement of Madras was introduced by Munro. In this system, revenue settlement was done directly with the ryots. Ryots would be periodically revised generally after 20 to 30 years.

But the government retained the right to enhance the land revenue at will.

Answer: (c)

Afghan ruler, Sher Ali was defeated by Lord Lytton and his son signed the treaty of Grandamark, under which a British resident was kept at Kabul.

After he was killed, Lord Ripon adopted the principle of non-interference.

Answer: (a)

The despatch declared English as the medium of education for Higher education. It proposed the setting up of vernacular primary schools at the lowest stage. On the model of the London University,

It proposed to establish, Culcutta, Bombay, and Madras university.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (b)

Lord Cornwallis formed the triple alliance against Tipu Sultan, The English, the Nizam, and the Marathas entered into a “Triple Alliance” against Mysore.

The war against Mysore was carried on in three campaigns. The first under Medows proved indecisive. The other two campaigns were led by Cornwallis himself.