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 INDEX

Chapter-1: Advent of Europeans ...................................................................................... 1

Chapter-2 : British Expansion in India ............................................................................ 4

Chapter-3; Administration Before 1857 .......................................................................... 7

Chapter-4 : Economic Policies Of The British .............................................................. 11

Chapter: 5 - Impact of British Administration ............................................................. 14

Chapter 6 - The Revolt of 1857 ....................................................................................... 17

Chapter - 7: Administrative Changes After 1857 ......................................................... 21

Chapter 8: Development of Education and Press ......................................................... 22

Chapter 9 - Socio Religious Reform Movement ............................................................ 25

Chapter 10: Peasant, Tribal and Other Movements .................................................... 30

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CHAPTER-1: ADVENT OF EUROPEANS

1. With reference to Indian history, consider the 3. Francisco de Almeida was the first Portuguese
following statements: governor in India
1. The Portuguese established their first factory in How many of the above given statements is/are
India granted to them by the Zamorin of correct?
Calicut. (a) Only one
2. The sanction to establish the first English (b) Only two
factory at Surat was given by Emperor (c) All three
Jahangir. (d) None
3. Amongst European powers, the Portuguese
were the only ones who failed to establish
5. Which of the following is correct regarding Alfonso
settlements in the Bengal region
de Albuquerque?
How many of the above given statements is/are
(a) He introduced a permit system for other ships
correct?
in the region.
(a) Only one
(b) He shifted the headquarters of the Portuguese
(b) Only two government in India from Cochin to Goa.
(c) All three (c) During his time as Governor, he was a
(d) None contemporary of Humayun.
(d) He attempted to increase Portuguese influence
2. In the seventeenth century, in which of the following in Bengal by settling many Portuguese.
was/were the factory/factories of the French East
India Company located? 6. Arrange the following events in their chronological
1. Karaikal order:
2. Yanam 1. Arrival of Vasco da Gama to India
3. Machilipatnam 2. First Battle of Panipat
How many of the above given statements is/are 3. Arrival of Captain Hawkins to Surat
correct? 4. Establishment of the first Dutch factory in
(a) Only one India
(b) Only two Select the correct code to answer:
(c) All three (a) 1-4-2-3
(d) None (b) 2-1-3-4
(c) 1-2-4-3
3. Which one of the following is the correct statement? (d) 2-4-1-3
(a) The modern Kochi was a Dutch colony till
India’s independence.
(b) The Dutch defeated the Portuguese and built 7. With reference to the advent of European powers
Fort Williams in the modern Kochi. into India, which one of the following statements is
(c) The modern Kochi was first a Dutch colony not correct?
before the Portuguese took over from them. (a) The Portuguese captured Goa from the
(d) Modern Kochi never became a part of the Marathas.
British colony. (b) The English opened their first factory in South
India at Masulipatam.
4. Consider the following statements: (c) In Eastern India, the English Company opened
1. Alfonso de Albuquerque championed the its first factory in Orissa in 1633.
policy known as the “Blue Water Policy”. (d) Under the leadership of Dupleix, the French
2. Vasco Da Gama established the first occupied Madras in 1746.
Portuguese factory in India.

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8. Consider the following: 12. Consider the following statements related to Dutch:
Assertion: The Dutch Could not form an empire in 1. The Dutch were ousted from the state of
India at the scale of the English and the Portuguese Travancore after the battle of Colachel.
Reasoning: The Dutch were more interested in 2. The Battle of Hooghly effectively defeated the
Commercial interests in the East Indies Dutch in India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
the above statements?
(a) 1 only
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
(b) 2 only
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
Statement-I (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct (d) None of the above
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
for Statement-I 13. Consider the following statements:
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 1. The French subordinated their commercial
incorrect
interest to territorial ambition
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
correct 2. Lack of effective commanders and
administrators.
3. Presence of more powerful European Navies
9. Consider the following statements:
like England and Portugal.
1. The Dutch were the first European power to
discover a direct sea route to India. How many of the above are reasons for the decline
2. The Portuguese established a strong trading of the French possessions in India?
relationship with the Vijayanagar Empire. (a) Only one
3. The Dutch were the last European power to (b) Only two
establish their presence in India. (c) All three
How many of the statements given above is/are (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 14. Consider the following statements regarding Francis
(c) All three (d) None Xavier:
1. He arrived in India when Akbar was the
10. Which of the following is regarded as the major Mughal emperor.
cause of English commercial interests in Asia and 2. He helped build the St.Stephens Church in
India specifically in the 16th century? Tamil Nadu.
(a) Francis Drake’s voyage around the world in 3. His missionary activities were welcomed by
1580 and the English victory over the Spanish
the native rulers of Southern India.
Armada.
How many of the above are correct?
(b) Decline of the Portuguese colonies in India.
(a) Only one
(c) Opening up of the new land route from Europe
to Asia through the Ottoman Empire. (b) Only two
(d) Loss of the American Colonies after the (c) All three
American Independence. (d) None

11. Consider the following: 15. With reference to the Puducherry, consider the
1. The English were allowed to trade in Bengal following statements:
through the sanction of Shah Shuja. 1. The Portuguese were the first to occupy
2. The first English factory in Bengal was in Pondicherry
Murshidabad in 1651. 2. The second European power to occupy
Which of the above is/are incorrect? Pondicherry were the French.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 3. The English never occupied Pondicherry.
(c) 1 and 2 Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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How many of the above given statements is/are 20. With respect to modern Indian history, which of the
correct? following best explains the “Cartaz system”?
(a) Only one (a) a naval trade licence or pass issued by the
(b) Only two Portuguese empire in the Indian ocean during
(c) All three the sixteenth century
(d) None (b) a doctrine enacted by Warren Hasting which
involved defending their neighbours' frontiers
in order to safeguard their own territories.
16. Consider the following statements about the Dutch
East India Company: (c) A military tactic of aligning with native rulers
and interfering in theri local conflicts.
1. The Dutch East India Company was the first
European company which was formed for trade (d) The Portuguese system of converting local
in India. populations to christianity
2. The Dutch East India Company established its
headquarters in Serampore. 21. Consider the following events:
How many of the statements given above are 1. Sir Thomas Roe, the ambassador of King
correct? James I, arrives at Jahangir’s court.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 2. The Company established its first factory in the
(c) 1 and 2 Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2 south in Masulipatnam.
3. Farrukhsiyar issued a farman, called Magna
Carta of the Company.
17. Consider the following settlements:
4. Dupleix became the Governor General of
1. Fort Louis
Pondicherry.
2. Fort Manuel
5. The British King, Charles II, is given Bombay
3. Fort St. George
as dowry.
4. Fort William
Arrange the above events in chronology of their
How many of the above given statements is/are occurrence:
correct?
(a) 1-2-3-5-4
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) 1-2-5-3-4
(c) All three (d) None
(c) 2-1-5-3-4
(d) 2-1-3-4-5
18. Which of the following best explains British
dominance in empire building in India?
22. Consider the following statements:
(a) Superior Navy
1. The first French factory in India was at Surat
(b) Largest active military presence in India
2. Treaty of Ryswick restored Pondicherry to the
(c) First to establish factories in Bengal
French from the Dutch
(d) Only nation to obtain imperial farmans from
Which of the above is/are correct?
the Mughal emperors
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2
19. Consider the following:
1. Introduction of various foreign crops to India
23. Consider the following events:
2. Introduction of Printing press in India
1. The French Army captured the English forts of
3. Introduction of fermentation and culinary
St. David and Vizianagaram during the first
techniques
Carnatic war
4. Introduction of Gunpowder
2. The Seven Years war in Europe was the
How many of the following were introduced by the background for the 3rd Carnatic War.
portuguese in India
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Only three (d) All four
(c) 1 and 2 Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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24. Which of the following best explains why the Battle 25. Consider the following Statements:
of Wandiwash was a pivotal moment for the English 1. The Portuguese were the last colonial empire to
in India? leave India after independence.
(a) It is for the first time they acquired territories 2. The British purchased the Andaman and
from a native Indian ruler. Nicobar islands from the Dutch.
(b) Effective end of French power in India and 3. Fort St. George at Madras was established
victory of the English before Fort William at Calcutta.
(c) It enabled the English to gain access to India’s How many of the above are correct?
eastern coasts. (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) It enabled the English to make the Mughal (c) All three (d) None
emperor a puppet ruler.

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CHAPTER-2 : BRITISH EXPANSION IN INDIA

26. Consider the following events: How many of the above were the features of the
1. Defeat of the Marathas by Ahmed Shah Abdali. ‘Doctrine of Subsidiary Alliance’ of the British East
2. Victory of English East India Company at India Company in India?
Plassey (a) Only one (b) Only two
3. Surrender of Allahabad by Shuja ud- daula (c) All three (d) None
Arrange the above events in the chronological order:
(a) 2-1-3 (b) 1-2-3 29. With reference to the implications of the Battle of
(c) 2-3-1 (d) 1-3-2 Plassey, consider the following statements:
1. The Britishers got directly involved in Indian
27. Consider the following statements related to Treaty politics for the first time.
of Allahabad: 2. It marked the beginning of British
1. Negotiated between Robert Clive and Nawab administrative systems and laws in India.
of Awadh 3. The battle was instrumental in the British
2. The British received war indemnity from the becoming the supreme European power in
Nawab of Bengal India.
3. Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa was How many of the statements given above are
granted to the East India Company by Shah correct?
Alam II. (a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the statements given above are (c) All three (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 30. Which of the following best describes why the
(c) All three (d) None Battle of Buxar was a significant achievement for
British rule in India?
28. Consider the following statements : (a) For the first time they had defeated a native
Indian ruler.
1. An Indian state was compelled to accept the
permanent stationing of British forces within (b) After this battle, the British reached the
its territory. maximum expense for their colonies in India
2. The Indian ruler had to agree to the posting of (c) After this battle, the British crown assumed
a British resident in his court. direct control of the company possessions in
India.
3. The Indian ruler could not employ any
European in his service without the prior (d) It reduced the Mughal Emperor as a nominal
consultation with the Company. authority

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31. Consider the following statements: 35. Consider the following:
1. The British were allied with the Nizam during 1. The Second Anglo-Maratha War ended with
the first Anglo-Mysore war. the Marathas signing the subsidiary alliance.
2. The Treaty of Madras was a result of the first 2. Tipu Sultan of Mysore was the first to accept
Anglo Mysore War. Subsidiary Alliance.
Which of the above is/are correct? 3. The concept of subsidiary alliances was
(a) 1 only indigenous to the British administration.
(b) 2 only How many of the above are correct?
(c) 1 and 2 Both (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) All three (d) None

32. He was a great lover of democracy and a great 36. Which of the following best describes the policy of
diplomat. He gave his support to the French soldiers “Ring Fence”
at Seringapatam in setting up a Jacobin Club in (a) It involved defending their neighbours'
1797. He ordered a salute of 2,300 cannons and 500 frontiers in order to safeguard their own
rockets to celebrate the occasion. territories.
Which figure from Modern Indian history is being (b) The policy meant no British envoys or troops
described above? were sent to Afghanistan, and civilian
(a) Robert Clive explorers were prohibited from wandering
(b) Tipu Sultan beyond the frontier.
(c) Nizam of Hyderabad (c) Under this system, an Indian ruler who formed
(d) Arthur Wellesley a treaty with the company in question would be
provided with protection against any external
attacks.
33. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(d) was a policy of annexation initiated by the East
1. 1st Anglo-Maratha War
India Company in the Indian subcontinent
2. 2nd Anglo-Mysore War about the princely states, and applied until the
3. Battle of Chinsurah year 1858
4. Battle of Wandiwash
Choose the correct option: 37. Consider the following:
(a) 4-2-1-3 1. Sindh Accepts Subsidiary Alliance.
(b) 3-4-1-2 2. Treaty of Lahore is signed between the Sikhs
(c) 2-4-3-1 and the British.
(d) 1-3-4-2 3. Nepal Signs Treaty of Sugauli.
4. Younghusband’s mission to Tibet.
34. Consider the following statement regarding Chauth Arrange the above events in chronological order:
and Sardeshmukhi (a) 2-1-4-3 (b) 3-1-4-2
1. The Mughal sanad of 1719, allowed Marathas (c) 3-1-2-4 (d) 1-3-2-4
to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi from
Bengal.
38. Consider the following pairs of treaties signed by the
2. Marathas agreed to provide the Emperor with a British in India
contingent of 15,000 troops and pay an annual
1. Treaty of Salbai - Mysore
tribute of 10 lakhs in the exchange of rights to
2. Treaty of Yandabo - Assam
collect taxes.
3. Treaty of Gandamak - Burma
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
correct? 4. Treaty of Alinagar - Nawab of Bengal
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only How many of the above pairs are matched correctly?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) All four

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39. With reference to the Third Burma War, consider 43. Consider the following statements regarding the
the following statements Durand Line:
1. Lord Ripon was the viceroy of India during this 1. It was negotiated between the British and the
war. Afghan ruler in the aftermath of the 1st Anglo
2. The pretext of the attack was Burma’s Afghan War.
alignment with the French against the British in 2. It helped establish peace with the various
India. Afghan tribal factions.
3. Lower Burma was annexed by the British as a Which of the above is/are correct?
result of the war (a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
How many of the above given statements is/are (c) 1 and 2 Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 44. The ruler of which one of the following States was
(c) All three (d) None removed from power by the British on the pretext of
misgovernance?
40. Arrange the following battles in chronological order (a) Awadh (b) Jhansi
1. Battle of Buxar (c) Punjab (d) Satara
2. Battle of Bidara
3. Battle of Ambur 45. Consider the following statements:
4. Battle of Arcot Statement 1: The British ensured the Afghan
Select the correct answer using the code given below territory was kept as a buffer rather than conquireing
the lists: it completely.
(a) 3-4-1-2 (b) 3-4-2-1 Statement 2: The Tribal chiefs in Afghanistan were
(c) 4-3-1-2 (d) 4-3-2-1 too powerful for the British to conquer.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
41. Consider the following statements regarding the the statements given above?
consolidation of British rule in India: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
1. The British expanded their control over India and Statement II is the correct explanation for
through the establishment of indirect rule also. Statement I.
2. The British adopted a policy of divide and rule (b) Both Statement 1 and Statement II are correct
by supporting regional powers against each but Statement II is not the correct explanation
other. for Statement I.
3. The British introduced the policy of complete (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not
non-interference in Indian religious and correct.
cultural practices. (d) Statement I is not correct but Statement II is
How many of the above given statements is/are correct.
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 46. With reference to Modern Indian History, the term
(c) All three (d) None “Great Game” implied?
(a) Series of strategic decisions the British took to
invade and administer native Indian States.
42. Consider the following states in British India:
(b) The political and diplomatic confrontation
1. Murshidabad 2. Baghat
between the British and the Russians over
3. Jhansi 4. Punjab
Afghanistan and Central Asia.
5. Nagpur 6. Satara
(c) Political confrontations between the British
How many of the above states were annexed through and other European powers in India.
the use of the doctrine of Lapse?
(d) The policies adopted by the British to ensure
(a) Only three (b) Only four administration remain in the hands of the
(c) Only five (d) All six British even in Native princely states.

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47. Consider the following statements about the 49. Consider the following statements:
relationship between the East India Company and 1. Lord Bentick used the Policy of Ring-Fence
the British government: during conquest of Indian territories.
1. The British government had complete control 2. Auckland had used Forward Policy during
over the policies and actions of the East India Anglo-Afghan War
Company. 3. Lytton used the Policy of Proud Reserve in
2. The East India Company was a subsidiary of foreign policy matters.
the British Government. How many of the statements given above is/are
3. The British Government regulated the correct?
activities of the EIC through legislation in (a) Only one (b) Only two
Parliament. (c) All three (d) None
How many of the statements given above is/are
correct?
50. Consider the following regarding the Anglo-Mysore
(a) Only one (b) Only two wars:
(c) All three (d) None 1. In the first Anglo-Mysore war, the British, the
Marathas and Nizam of Hyderabad allied
48. Which of the following best explains the “Forward together against Haider Ali.
Policy'' of the British during the 19th century? 2. Haider Ali was defeated by the British in the
(a) The policy aimed to strengthen the British first Anglo-Mysore war and signed the treaty
position in Afghanistan by establishing a series of Mangalore.
of military outposts along the Afghan frontier. 3. In the second Anglo-Mysore, Haider Ali
(b) It aimed at making peace treaties with various defeated the British and concluded the treaty of
tribal groups in India’s North East Frontier Madras.
province. How many of the statements given above is/are
(c) The policy devised strategies to ally with native correct?
rulers against each other. (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) It aimed at creating buffer states in frontier (c) All three (d) None
provinces.
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CHAPTER-3; ADMINISTRATION BEFORE 1857

51. With reference to British Administration in India, 52. Consider the following regarding British impact on
what is meant by the term “Dual System”? Indian industries:
(a) A policy where administration was jointly 1. Indian handicrafts were taxed heavily when
carried on by the East India Company and the they were sent out of the country
British Government. 2. Indian goods became cheaper to purchase in
(b) A mechanism under which the East India India compared to British goods.
Company got Diwani rights and the Nawab of Which of the above is/are correct?
Bengal got Nizamat. (a) 1 Only (b) 2 only
(c) A system of governance with shared (c) 1 and 2 Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2
responsibility between the Nawab and the
Mughal Emperor.
53. Consider the following:
(d) A system of administration where the British
1. Artisans enjoyed patronage of the British
shared responsibility in maintaining the armed
consumers.
forces of the native rulers.
2. Though unemployment rose, weavers were
protected by the British due to their demand in
Europe.

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3. There were high levels of migration towards 57. Consider the following statements regarding the
rural areas. reforms in judiciary under Cornwallis:
How many of the above were impacts of the British 1. Cornwallis introduced the system of circuit
rule on Indian local industries? courts with European judges as a court of
(a) Only one appeal.
2. He also introduced the concept of
(b) Only two
answerability of officials to civil courts for
(c) All three their official acts.
(d) None 3. The Cornwallis code introduced the principle
of sovereignty of law in British India.
54. Consider the following: How many of the above are correct?
1. The Dual System of Bengal was introduced by (a) Only one
Robert Clive after the Battle of Plassey. (b) Only two
2. The Dual System proved very successful for (c) All three
British interests in Bengal. (d) None
3. It was removed by Warren Hastings in 1772
How many of the above are correct? 58. Consider the following statements regarding the
(a) Only one judicial reforms introduced by William Bentinck:
(b) Only two 1. English replaced Persian as the official
language of the Supreme Court
(c) All three
2. Persian and local languages were still allowed
(d) None at lower courts.
3. A law commission under Macaulay was
55. Consider the following regarding the Dual System: formed for the codification of Indian Laws.
1. Company was authorised to collect revenues of How many of the above are correct?
the provinces. (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. Mohammad Reza Khan was appointed by the (c) All three (d) None
company to perform the Diwani functions on
behalf of the company. 59. Which of the following regulations from British
Which of the following is/are correct? India established the first Supreme Court?
(a) 1 Only (a) Regulating Act of 1793
(b) 2 only (b) Pitt’s India Act 1784
(c) 1 and 2 Both (c) Regulating Act of 1773
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Charter Act of 1813

56. Consider the following statements:

60. Consider the following Statements:
1. The first instance of British Law in India was
1. The Company’s monopoly over trade with
the establishment of the Mayors Courts.
China and in tea ended with the Charter Act of
2. The Supreme Court in India was established 1833
through the regulating act of 1773 2. The Pitt's India Act termed the Company’s
3. District Diwani Adalats were established by territories in India as British possessions for the
Warren Hastings first time.
How many of the above are correct? 3. The regulating act of 1793, enabled the British
(a) Only one Cabinet to exercise control over the company
(b) Only two affairs for the first time.
(c) All three How many of the above are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) None
(c) All three (d) None
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61. Consider the following statements: 64. Consider the following statements:
1. The Regulating Act of 1773 addressed the issue 1. The Indian Penal Code was a result of
of the misuse of power by the East India implementation of the Cornwallis Code.
Company in India. 2. The Practice of Sati was made a criminal
2. The Indian Councils Act of 1861 allowed for offence through judicial reforms introduced by
the inclusion of Indians as members of these William Bentick.
councils. 3. The Sadar Nizamat Adalat was shifted from
Murshidabad to Calcutta by Lord Cornwallis.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
4. The Supreme Court at Calcutta was competent
correct?
to try both British and Indian citizens.
(a) 1 Only
How many of the above are correct?
(b) 2 Only (a) Only one
(c) 1 and 2 Both (b) Only two
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Only three
(d) All four
62. By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was
deprived of his judicial powers and made the 65. Consider the following pairs of legislations and the
collecting agent only. What was the reason for such Governor General during that time:
regulation? 1. Charter Act 1793 - Warren Hastings
(a) Lord Cornwallis felt that the District 2. Charter Act 1833 - William Bentick
Collector’s efficiency of revenue collection 3. Charter Act 1853 - Lord Canning
would enormously increase without the burden 4. Indian Councils Act 1861 - Lord Dalhousie
of other work How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(b) Lord Cornwallis felt that Judicial power should (a) Only one
compulsorily be in the hands of Europeans (b) Only two
while Indians can be given the job of revenue (c) Only three
collection in the districts. (d) All four
(c) Lord Cornwallis was alarmed at the extent of
power concentrated in the District Collector 66. Which one of the following provisions was NOT
and felt that such absolute power was made in the Charter Act of 1833?
undesirable in one person. (a) The trading activities of the East India
(d) The judicial work demanded a deep knowledge Company were to be abolished
of India and a good training in law and Lord (b) The designation of the supreme authority was
Cornwallis felt that the District Collector to be changed as the Governor General of India
should be only a revenue collector? in Council
(c) All law-making powers to be conferred on
Governor General in Council
63. During the governorship of William Bentick,
(d) An Indian was to be appointed as a Law
Circuits courts were abolished. What was the major
Member in the Governor General’s Council
reason for doing so?
(a) The Courts featured many features of native
67. Which of the following was NOT one of the impacts
Indian Courts.
of the British Administration in India?
(b) The Circuit Courts were ineffective due to their (a) Commercialisation of Agriculture
extremely large territorial jurisdiction. (b) Rise of the New Money-lending Class
(c) Circuit Courts were unable to address the (c) Concentration of wealth in the hands of few
issues of rural India. Indians.
(d) The munsiffs of the courts had become too (d) Rise in feudal class.
corrupt and powerful.

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68. Which of the following was Not one of the reforms 72. Consider the following statements regarding the
implemented by the “Cornwallis Code” Charter Act of 1853:
(a) There was a separation of revenue and justice 1. The Charter Act of 1853 separated legislative
administration. and executive functions of the Governor-
(b) each district was divided into police general's council.
jurisdictions of twenty miles each 2. The Act reduced the number of members of the
(c) The zamindars were made the landowners were Governor-General's Council to four, two of
required to pay 9/10th of the revenue collection whom were to be Indian natives.
to the Government. 3. The Act introduced the system of open
(d) Circuit courts were abolished competition for civil service appointments,
with the goal of reducing corruption and
69. Consider the following regarding the Indian High promoting merit-based appointments.
courts Act 1861:
How many of the statements given above is/are
1. The Madras High Court was the first High correct?
Court in India established in 1862.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
2. The Indian High Courts Act 1861 abolished the
Supreme Courts at Calcutta. (c) All three (d) None
3. The Sadar Diwani Adalats were set up in
Bombay and Madras to try civil cases. 73. Consider the following statements regarding the role
How many of the above are correct? of Cornwallis in the evolution of the police system:
(a) Only one (b) Only two 1. District Police stations were introduced
(c) All three (d) All four through the Cornwallis code.
2. The Daroga and Thana system were
70. “District Fauzdari Adalats were set up to try reintroduced by him.
criminal disputes and were placed under an Indian 3. He aimed to make the police independent of the
officer assisted by qazis and muftis. These adalats local feudal lords.
also were under the general supervision of the How many of the statements given above is/are
collector. Muslim law was administered in Fauzdari correct?
Adalats.”
(a) Only one
The above description of Judicial reform in India
was enacted by which Governor General of India? (b) Only two
(a) William Bentick (c) All three
(b) Warren Hastings (d) None
(c) Lord Cornwallis
(d) Lord Wellesley 74. Which of the following are the features of the
Charter Act of 1853?
71. Consider the following statements with reference to 1. The strength of the Court of Directors was
the developments in judiciary in British India with reduced to eighteen.
respect to developments by Lord Cornwallis: 2. It opened the Indian Civil Services
1. He established District Diwani Adalats that examination to open competition.
were placed under the collector. 3. A law member was added to the governor-
2. He brought Europeans in India under the general’s council.
jurisdiction of local courts.
How many of the above given statements is/are
3. He also set up a Law Commission for the correct?
codification of Indian laws.
(a) Only one
How many of the statements given above are
correct? (b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three
(c) All three (d) None (d) None

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75. Consider the following regarding the Charter Acts: 4. The Charter Act of 1853, ended the company’s
1. The post of Governor of Bengal was changed control over selection of civil servants.
to “Governor-General of Bengal'' by the How many of the above given statements is/are
regulating act of 1793. correct?
2. By the Charter act of 1813, the company was (a) Only one
allowed to only retain the monopoly of trade in (b) Only two
tea and trade with China. (c) Only three
3. The Charter Act of 1833 changed the name of (d) All four
Governor-General of Bengal into "Governor-
General of India".

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CHAPTER-4 : ECONOMIC POLICIES OF THE BRITISH

76. Consider the following regarding Warren Hastings’ 3. The Permanent Settlement led to the
Land Revenue Policies: widespread transfer of land ownership from the
1. The power to collect land revenue was given to zamindars to the British East India Company.
contractors chosen on the basis of the highest How many of the statements given above are not
bids. correct?
2. This system created an immense surplus for the (a) Only one
British. (b) Only two
Which of the above is/are correct? (c) Only three
(a) 1 Only (d) None
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 Both 79. Consider the following regarding the Ryotwari
(d) Neither 1 and 2 System:
1. It was introduced for the first time in the
77. Consider the following statements: Madras presidency.
1. Import Duty on British goods was introduced 2. In this system the Zamindars were seen as the
for the first time only after World War I owners of the land.
2. The Military expenditure of the British in India 3. The tax to be paid to the company was fixed at
claimed the largest percentage of Colonial 10/11ths of the total revenue.
India’s budget. How many of the above given statements is/are
3. India’s expenses were passed in the budget correct?
enacted by the British parliament. (a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the above given statements is/are (c) All three (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one 80. Consider the following:
(b) Only two 1. The Ryotwari System was first experimented
(c) All three by Thomas Munro.
(d) None 2. In this system, all ryots within a single village
paid the same revenue.
78. Consider the following statements regarding the 3. The land and quality of soil was assessed
effects of the Permanent Settlement: before fixing revenue to be paid.
1. Permanent Settlement was brought into effect How many of the above are incorrect?
by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. This settlement was made with the zamindars (c) All three (d) None
of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
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81. Consider the following: 84. Under the Permanent Settlement, 1793, the
Statement I: The Permanent Settlement system was zamindars were required to issue pattas to the
rarely introduced in South India. farmers which were not issued by many of the
Statement II: Unlike Bengal, where intermediaries zamindars. The reason was:
like zamindars collected revenue from peasants, (a) The zamindars were trusted by the farmers
many parts of South India lacked a strong zamindari (b) There was no official check upon the
system. zamindars
Which one of the following is correct in respect of (c) It was the responsibility of the British
the above statements? Government
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct (d) The farmers were not interested in getting
pattas
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
Statement-I
85. There was no independent development of
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
industries in India during British rule because of the:
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
(a) Absence of heavy industries
for Statement-I
(b) Scarcity of foreign capital
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(c) Scarcity of natural resources
incorrect
(d) Preference of the rich to invest in land
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
correct
86. Consider the following regarding the Permanent
Settlement System:
82. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the 1. Under this system, the Zamindar was the owner
Ryotwari Settlement System: of the land but he could not transfer the land
(a) The System was a major cause for the Deccan out of his ownership.
Riots of 1875. 2. The Zamindar could seize the property of the
(b) In Bombay, the revenue collection was done tenants if rent was not paid.
through deshmukhs. Which of the above is/are correct?
(c) In this system the revenue paid by the ryots was (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
extremely high. (c) 1 and 2 Both (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) It increased the power of village headmen.
87. Consider the following:
83. Which of the following was not the reason behind 1. Import of finished goods from Britain.
introducing the permanent settlement system: 2. The export surplus from India was used by the
(a) The revenue collection systems prior to the British to fund their wars.
permanent settlement system were proved to be 3. Export of Raw materials out of India
counterproductive for Indian agriculture as 4. Indian payment for Britain’s military and civil
well as for the company. administration in India.
How many of the above were factors that led to the
(b) The earlier systems had significantly
drain of wealth in India?
contributed towards lowering the corruption
(a) Only one (b) Only two
among company officials in terms of revenue
collection. (c) Only three (d) All four
(c) According to Cornwallis, the assessment of
88. Consider the following regarding the Mahalwari
taxation would bring more simplicity in the
System:
revenue collection system and limit the scope
1. In this system, the village headman assumed
for corruption.
the role and powers of the Zamindar in
(d) Revenue income for the company would be collecting revenue.
more regular and it would be a more flexible 2. The village community was considered the
system for the administration of revenue. owner of the land.
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Which of the above is/are correct? 93. Who among the following was/were associated with
(a) 1 only the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India
(b) 2 only during the British rule?
(c) 1 and 2 Both 1. Lord Cornwallis
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Alexander Read
3. Thomas Munro
89. Consider the following pairs: How many of the above given statements is/are
1. Permanent Settlement System - Lord correct?
Cornwallis (a) Only one
2. Ryotwari System - Thomas Munro (b) Only two
3. Mahalwali System - Holt Mackenzie (c) All three
How many of the above are matched correctly? (d) None
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None 94. With reference to Modern history, the term
‘Quinquennial Settlement’ is best related to which
90. With respect to Modern Indian History, consider the one of the following?
following regarding Commercialisation of (a) Auctioning of Raja of Burdwan's mahals
Agriculture: (b) Land revenue settlement system
1. The nature of agricultural production was (c) Fortification of Fort William
determined by the demands of the overseas (d) Operationalising the Mahalwari Settlement in
market North-Western India
2. Food crops replaced the traditional cash crops
of India.
95. The terms “Mauzawar” and “Malguzari” are related
Which of the above is/are correct? to British Land Policy in India?
(a) 1 only (a) Permanent Settlement System
(b) 2 only (b) Ryotwari System
(c) 1 and 2 Both
(c) Mahalwari System
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Ijradari System

91. The staple commodities of export by the English

___________
East India Company from Bengal in the middle of
the 18th century were:
(a) Raw cotton, oil-seeds and opium
(b) sugar, salt, zinc and Lead
(c) Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea
(d) Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium

92. Consider the following statements about the

Mahalwari system during the British Empire in
India:
1. William Bentick had reviewed the Mahalwari
system introduced by Holt Mackenzie.
2. The mahalwari system was more effective than
the previous revenue collection methods.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 Both
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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CHAPTER: 5 - IMPACT OF BRITISH ADMINISTRATION

96. Consider the following statements, in the context of 99. Considering the following regarding the impact of
the Economic impact of the British rule in India : ‘economic drain’ from India by the
1. India became a net exporter of finished goods British?
and an importer of raw materials. 1. It deprived India of its productive capital.
2. The development of railways in India led to an 2. Domestic capital formation in Britain was
industrial revolution in India which led to the stalled.
growth of Indian manufacturing industries. 3. It led to a fall of the Indian handicraft industry.
3. Initially, the railway was developed in India to How many of the above given statements is/are
allow easier access of markets and raw correct?
materials to the British. (a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the above given statements is/are (c) All three (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one
100. Consider the following statements, in the context of
(b) Only two criticism by the nationalists about the colonial
(c) All three economy in India,
(d) None 1. Dadabhai Naoroji in his work ‘Poverty and Un-
British Rule in India’ gave the theory of
97. Consider the following statements, in the context of, Economic Drain.
the British imperialism and colonisation of the 2. The Indian nationalists argued that
Indian economy led to deindustrialisation in India. industrialisation in India needs to be based on
1. In 1813, the British prohibited ships below 350 Indian capital and not on foreign capital.
tonnes from sailing between India and Britain Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
to restrict Indian exports to the British market. (a) 1 only
2. The British imperialism and colonisation of the (b) 2 only
Indian economy led to an industrial (c) Both 1 and 2
development which considered core and heavy
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
industries.
3. The Indian steel industry was allowed to
101. Consider the following statements regarding the
produce only higher standard steel.
dominant features of the period of the Colonialism
How many of the above given statements is/are
of Free Trade (1813-1860s) in Indian History.
correct?
1. All export duties in India were either totally
(a) Only one (b) Only two
removed or drastically reduced to nominal
(c) All three (d) None of these rates.
2. Traditional agrarian structure was being
98. Which of the following were the important items of transformed into a commercial one.
export from British India during the the latter half 3. Administration was made more comprehensive
of the nineteenth century? and included villages and outlying areas of the
1. Cotton Twist/Yarn country.
2. Indigo 4. Personal laws of Hindus and Muslims were left
3. Metals untouched, as it affected the colonial
4. Jute transformation of the economy.
How many of the above given statements is/are How many of the above given statements is/are
correct? incorrect?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) All Four (c) Only three (d) All Four

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102. Consider the following statements regarding the 106. Consider the following statements, regarding the
land economic policies introduced by British period of post 1860s in colonial history of India :
government. 1. Large scale investment in Railways.
Assertion(A): The economic policies of the British 2. Less investments made in training Indian
government gave rise to new zamindars, with people for self-government.
increased powers 3. Reactionary imperialist policies got replaced
Reasoning(R): Increase in the number of with Liberal imperialist policies
intermediaries to be paid gave rise to absentee How many of the above given statements is/are
landlordism incorrect?
Which of the following is correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct (c) All three (d) None
explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the 107. Consider the following statements regarding the
correct explanation of A. changes introduced during the Period of Merchant
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect. Capital (Mercantilism) (1757–1813) :
(d) Both A and R are incorrect. 1. British traders required import of Bullion from
England to finance their trade in India.
103. Consider the following statements regarding the 2. There was no large-scale import of British
economic impact of British rule in India: manufactured goods into India.
1. It led to the loss of traditional livelihoods, Which of the statements given above is/are
accompanied by a process of incorrect?
deindustrialization. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. It led to decline of many cities and led to a (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
process of ruralisation of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 108. Consider the following statements regarding the
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Permanent Settlement Act of 1793:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The Permanent Settlement Act was introduced
during the reign of Munro.
104. Which of the following best describes the Amlah ? 2. The Permanent settlement law also came to be
(a) Rent collecting officers of Zamindar known as “Sunset Law”.
(b) One who holds a taluq or connection Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Hereditary landowner, co-proprietor under the (a) 1 only
Ryotwari Settlement System. (b) 2 only
(d) None of these (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
105. Consider the following statements regarding the
Ryotwari System: 109. Consider the following statements regarding the
1. Thomas Munro introduced Ryotwari Izaredari System of land revenue :
Settlement with the intention of preserving 1. It was introduced in 1773 by Warren Hastings
India's village communities. in the Bengal presidency.
2. The peasants had full rights regarding the sale, 2. In this system, the right to collect revenue was
transfer, and leasing of their land. auctioned to the highest producer.
3. The revenue to be paid by each village and by 3. System ended when Lord Cornwallis
each ryot was fixed. introduced the Permanent settlement in Bengal,
How many of the above given statements is/are Bihar, Orissa etc.
correct? How many of the above given statements is/are
(a) Only one (b) Only two correct?
(c) All three (d) None (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None
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110. Consider the following statements, with reference to 3. In response to the British India Steam
the phenomenon of ruralisation of India during Navigation Company's trade monopoly, he
British rule : started an Indian-owned shipping company.
1. This phenomenon was caused due to How many of the above given statements is/are
deindustrialization of the economy. correct?
2. This became one of the major causes of poverty (a) Only one (b) Only two
in India under British rule. (c) All three (d) None
3. It boosted the self-sufficient village economy
desired by the India nationalist. 114. Consider the following statements, with reference to
How many of the above given statements is/are the British rule during 1757-1813 :
correct? 1. Period is known as the Period of Monopoly
(a) Only one Trade and Direct Appropriation during British
(b) Only two rule.
(c) All three 2. The policy of free trade was introduced.
(d) None 3. Modern education was introduced to provide
manpower to the administration.
111. Consider the following statements, with reference to How many of the above given statements is/are
the Tariff protection introduced in 1924 : correct?
1. Indian Fiscal Commission recommended the (a) Only one (b) Only two
establishment of the Tariff Board, which (c) All three (d) None
recommended Tariff Protection.
2. Foreign dominated industries, such as the 115. Consider the following statements, regarding the
match industry, were denied the protection they British rule in India,
desired. 1. The peasants benefited after the introduction of
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? the concept of private property of land.
(a) 1 only 2. Permanent settlement curbed the problem of
(b) 2 only sub-infeudation that was prevalent in the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Mughal period.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
112. Which of the following statements is incorrect (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
regarding the phenomenon of drain of
wealth experienced during British rule? 116. With reference to the Mahalwari system of revenue
(a) Salaries and pensions of British officials were settlement, consider the following statements:
a major component of the drain of wealth. 1. It was introduced by Reed and Munro.
(b) The drain theory was put forward by Dadabhai 2. The North-West Provinces, parts of Central
Naoroji in his book The Economic History of India, and the Punjab followed this land
India. settlement system.
(c) It resulted in loss of employment in India. 3. The revenue settlement was directly made with
(d) The drain of wealth was estimated to be half the the peasants of an estate called mahals.
total government revenue. 4. The revenue demand was to be revised
periodically and was not fixed permanently
113. Consider the following statements, with reference to under this system.
V. O. Chidambaram Pillai : How many of the above given statements is/are
1. He was popularly known as Kappalottiya correct?
Tamilan. (a) Only one (b) Only two
2. He participated in the Swadeshi Movement (c) Only three (d) All four
after the partition of Bengal.

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117. With reference to the history of India, consider the (c) Huntington Commission
following statements: (d) Hobhouse Commission
Assertion (A): After the 1860s, more reactionary 119. Consider the following statements regarding
imperialist policies were reflected in Romesh Chunder Dutt :
the working of various Viceroys. 1. He was appointed a member of the Royal
Reason (R): This was done to attract more British Commission on Indian Decentralisation in
capital to India. 1907.
Which of the following is correct? 2. He was the president of Indian National
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct Congress in 1899.
explanation of A. 3. He explained the concept of drain of wealth in
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the his book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in
correct explanation of A. India”.
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect. How many of the above given statements is/are
(d) Both A and R are incorrect. correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
118. “It was appointed by Linlithgow in 1938 to inquire (c) All three (d) None
into the viability of the zamindari system as well as
Permanent Settlement. In its report submitted in 120. Consider the following statements with reference to
1940, the commission opined that the agricultural Narayan Meghaji Lokhande:
conditions had changed greatly and the system of 1. He is considered as the ‘Father of Trade Union
Permanent Settlement as well as Zamindari had lost Movement’ in India.
relevance and viability and thus recommended their 2. He was the founder of Deenbandhu, a weekly
abolishment. However due to political reasons, the Marathi-language newspaper.
recommendations of this commission were never Which of the above given statements is/are
operationalised.” incorrect?
Which of the following commissions during the (a) 1 only
British Rule is being described by the paragraph
(b) 2 only
above?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Floud Commission
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Butler Commission

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CHAPTER 6 - THE REVOLT OF 1857

121. Consider the following statements, regarding the 1. It was exclusively signed between Robert Clive
Gomastas : and the Nawab of Bengal.
1. Gomastas who were agents of the English and 2. The Mughal Emperor gave Diwani rights of
dependent on commission paid by the English Bihar, Bengal and Orissa to the East India
as a percentage of the value of cloth collected Company.
by these agents. 3. The Nawab of Bengal retained the judicial
2. From 1753 the English Company began to functions but lost the Diwani rights.
replace the independent gomastas with Dadni How many of the above given statements is/are
merchants. correct?
Which of the above given statements is/are correct? (a) Only one
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) All three
122. Consider the following statements regarding the (d) None
treaty of Allahabad.

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123. Consider the following commissions, which of the 4. The Indian sepoys were discriminated against
following are appointed to deal with the famine his British counterparts in matters of promotion
situations. and privileges.
1. Campbell Commission How many of the above given statements is/are
2. Strachey Commission correct?
3. Lyell Commision (a) Only one
4. McDonnell COmmision (b) Only two
How many of the above given statements is/are (c) Only three
correct? (d) All Four
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 127. Which among the following was the immediate
(c) Only three cause of the revolt of 1857 in India?
(d) All four (a) Introduction of unreasonable agrarian taxes
(b) Sending Indians as indentured labour
124. Which of the following defines the Mirasdar ? (c) Introduction of Enfield rifle
(a) Hereditary landowner, co-proprietor under the (d) Non-parity of emoluments of Indian sepoys
Ryotwari Settlement System. with their British counterparts
(b) Persian term refers to a warehouse where goods
are collected before being sold. 128. Consider the following statements with reference to
(c) Intermediaries for the Merchants in Bengal The General Service Enlistment Act (1856):
(d) One who wields the lathi or stick, functioned as 1. Lord Lawrence’s government passed the
strongman of the Zamindar General Service Enlistment Act.
2. According to this, it was decided that no sepoy
125. Consider the following statements, with reference to who was enlisted under the act could refuse to
weaknesses of People’s uprisings against British fight across the sea.
before 1857, 3. Indian soldiers nursed grievances against the
1. The leadership was semi-feudal in character. British as they were forced to go on expeditions
2. The leadership was backward looking and did to Burma and Afghanistan, which violated their
not offer effective social alternatives. religious scruples.
3. The priestly classes isolated themselves from How many of the above given statements is/are
the uprisings. correct?
4. The uprisings were mainly localized. (a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the above given statements is/are (c) All three (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one 129. Consider the following statements with reference to
(b) Only two the reasons for absence of an All-India participation
in the Revolt of 1857:
(c) Only three
1. There was an absence of national
(d) All Four
consciousness among the people.
2. Certain sections viewed the revolt as backward
126. Consider the following statements, with reference to
looking and so did not support the revolt.
the major causes that resulted in the Revolt of 1857:
3. Earlier uprisings in many other regions of the
1. The discontent and disaffection among the
country had been brutally suppressed by the
dispossessed ruling families and their
Company.
successors.
How many of the above given statements is/are
2. The vigorous application of the policies of
correct?
Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse.
(a) Only one (b) Only two
3. Prevalence of the rampant corruption in the
(c) All three (d) None
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130. Consider the following pairs with reference to How many of the above given statements is/are
leaders of the revolt of 1857 and their location: correct?
Leader Location (a) Only one (b) Only two
1. Rani Avanti Bai Ramgarh (c) Only three (d) All Four
2. Maulvi Liyaqat Ali Allahabad
3. Maulvi Ahmadullah Bareilly 134. Consider the following statements with reference to
4. Kunwar Singh Meerut Circulation of Chapatis and Lotus during 1857:
How many of the above given Pairs is/are correct? 1. It turned out to be an effective weapon of
(a) Only one psychological warfare against colonial rule.
(b) Only two 2. It was a well planned movement with the root
(c) Only three cause of grain shortage during 1857.
(d) All four Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
131. Consider the following statements with reference to (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
reasons to proclaim Bahadur Shah Jafar as Emperor
of India during the revolt of 1857: 135. Consider the following, with reference to the
1. The Mughal dynasty had become the Azamgarh Proclamation, in Modern
traditional symbol of India’s political unity. History, it’s relates to :
2. The outlook of the rebels was not influenced by (a) British Policy of Non-Intervention in religious
religious identity but against a common enemy. affairs in India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (b) Revolt of 1857
(a) 1 only (c) Swadeshi Movement
(b) 2 only (d) Velu Thampi Revolt
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 136. Consider the following regarding, the measures
taken by the British to prevent the recurrence of
another 1857 like revolt :
132. Consider the following statements with reference to
1. Two separate sets of military forces under
leaders of the revolt of 1857 and their cause for
British control were created.
joining the revolt:
2. Strict European monopoly over key
1. Nana Shaheb was infuriated as he was refused geographical locations and departments was
the family title and banished from Poona. relaxed.
2. Kunwar Singh was resented as he was deprived 3. An ideology of ‘martial races’ and ‘non-martial
of his estates. races’ was introduced in military recruitments.
3. Khan Bahadur was not happy with the pension How many of the above given statements is/are
being granted by the British. correct?
How many of the above given statements is/are (a) Only one (b) Only two
correct? (c) All three (d) None
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None 137. Which of the following administrative changes
was/were brought by the British Government
133. Consider the following statements, with reference to immediately after the 1857 revolt?
the causes for the failure of 1857 revolt : 1. Dual System of Administration, introduced by
1. Poor arms and equipment. Pitt’s India Act of 1784, was abolished.
2. The revolt was uncoordinated and poorly 2. Powers of the Secretary of State for India were
organised. increased and the status of viceroy decreased.
3. Lack of clear understanding of colonial rule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4. The revolt was localised and not countrywide. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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138. Consider the following, with reference to ‘British 142. Consider the following statements regarding the
Policy towards Princely States after 1857 : participation in 1857 Revolt :
1. Britishers decided to pursue the policy of 1. Revolt was the first major all over India
annexation of princely states through participation revolt.
constitutional means. 2. Big zamindars acted as “breakwaters to storm"
2. The British made clear that the princes ruled of the 1857 revolt.
their states merely as agents of the British 3. There was a lack of a coherent ideology and
Crown. political perspective.
3. Butler Commission was formed to give 4. During the entire revolt, there was complete
recommendations on improving the cooperation between Hindus and Muslims at
relationship between the Indian states and the all levels—people, soldiers, leaders.
British colonial government. How many of the above given statements is/are
How many of the above given statements is/are correct?
correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four
(c) All three (d) None
143. Consider the following, which among them are the
139. Consider the following regarding the officers socio- religious causes for the revolt of 1857 :
involved in 1857 revolts: 1. Activities of Christian missionaries to
Centre British Suppressor propagate christianity
1. Kanpur John Nicholson 2. Attempts at socio religious reform
2. Delhi Colin Campbell 3. Taxation of mosques and temple lands
3. Lucknow Colin Campbell 4. Racial superiority complex of Britishers
4. Bihar William Taylor How many of the above given statements is/are
How many of the above given pairs is/are correct? correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Only three (d) All four (c) Only three (d) All four

140. Which of the following outside events influenced 144. Consider the following regarding the Licensing Act,
the Revolt of 1857 ? 1857:
(a) Second Afghan war 1. The Licensing act was a reaction to the revolt
(b) Punjab wars of 1857.
(c) Younghusband expedition to Tibet 2. Under this act, the Government reserved the
(d) Rampa Rebellion right to stop publication and circulation of any
book, newspaper or printed matter.
141. Consider the following statements regarding Rani 3. The Act was to supplement the already existing
Laxmibai’s role in the revolt of 1857: Metcalfe Act.
1. She raised a revolt against British rulers to How many of the above given statements is/are
oppose the policy of Doctrine of Lapse. correct?
2. Tantia Tope and Scindia Ruler of Gwalior (a) Only one (b) Only two
supported her in the struggle against the (c) All three (d) None
British.
3. She defeated Sir Hugh Rose in the Battle of 145. Famous play, Vijay Ki Vela, written by Jagdhish
Kalpi. Mathur, describes which leader's life ?
How many of the above given statements is/are (a) Kunwar Singh
correct? (b) Rani Laxmi Bai
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) All three (d) None (d) Tatya Tope

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CHAPTER - 7: ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES AFTER 1857

146. Which of the following best explains the purpose How many of the above are correct?
behind the “The Army Amalgamation Scheme” of (a) Only one (b) Only two
1861? (c) Only three (d) All four
(a) It moved the British troops in India from the
administration of the Copany to the Crown's 150. Consider the following statements regarding the
direct administration. Indian Councils Act, 1861:
(b) It sought to remove certain officers in the
1. The Act introduced the concept of deliberative
British Indian Army from India.
process in the law making in India.
(c) It sought to increase the use of Indian officers
2. The Act authorised the cabinet or portfolio
at higher posts in the Army.
system in India.
(d) It enabled the recruitment of officers from
3. The Act vested legislative powers in the
other countries in Europe.
Governments of Bombay and Madras.
4. The Act did not introduce any measures to
147. Which of the following best explains the cause of
address the demands for Indian self-
the “White Mutiny” in Modern Indian History?
government.
(a) Reaction against low wages for British troops
How many of the statements given above is/are
in India.
correct?
(b) Resentment of Company troops against the
amalgamation of all the presidency armies. (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Introduction of Indian troops in the Indian (c) Only three (d) All four
Army
(d) Reaction against British discrimination against 151. Consider the following statements regarding the
Indian troops Indian Police Act, 1861:
1. The Act was introduced during the tenure of
148. With respect to Colonialism in India what best Governor-General Lord Canning.
explains the term “White Man’s Burden”: 2. The Act aimed to separate the police from the
(a) the burden of protecting native rulers in the influence of the local people and vest more
subsidiary alliance system. power in the British government.
(b) The responsibility of ensuring a fair police and How many of the statements given above is/are
judicial system in European colonies correct?
(c) The tax burden borne by European rulers to (a) 1 only
fund their colonies. (b) 2 only
(d) the alleged duty of white colonisers to care for (c) 1 and 2 Both
nonwhite Indigenous subjects in their colonial (d) Neither 1 nor 2
possessions.
152. Consider the following statements regarding the
149. Consider the following regarding the Government of Indian Councils Act of 1892:
India Act 1858:
1. The Act increased the number of recommended
1. The Act abolished the Doctrine of Lapse
members in the legislative councils.
introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
2. The Act introduced the principle of communal
2. The Indian Administration would be looked
representation in the legislative councils.
after by the Secretary of State posted in India.
3. The Act increased the number of non-official
3. The power to appoint the Governor general and
members to the legislative councils.
Governors remained with the East India
4. The Act gave the power to issue ordinances to
Company.
the Governor-General and provincial
4. The Powers of the Court of Directors were
governors.
abolished.

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How many of the above given statements is/are 154. Which factor helped the British to quell the 1857
correct? uprising in Rajput state?
(a) Only one (a) The lack of support from local Rajput rulers for
(b) Only two the revolutionaries.
(c) Only three (b) The support of the educated middle class for
(d) All four the British.
(c) The soldiers in cantonments were not willing to
153. Which of the following objectives were included in accept outside leadership of the revolution.
Queen Victoria's Proclamation of 1858? (d) The newspapers failed to accurately convey the
1. Oversee the trade activities of the East India aims of the revolution.
Company in India and ensure that they were
conducted with fairness and equity 155. Queen Victoria's proclamation of 1858 declared
2. Guaranteeing the continuation of princely that which one of the following policies would
states' sovereignty. immediately supersede the policy of annexation?
3. Appoint a Viceroy to govern India on behalf of (a) Policy of Subordinate Isolation
the British monarch (b) Policy of Subordinate Union
How many of the above given statements is/are (c) Policy of Federation
correct? (d) Policy of Ring Fence
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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CHAPTER 8: DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION AND PRESS

156. Consider the following pairs: 158. Consider the following with reference to
Newspaper Person Associated ‘Vernacular Press Act of 1878’.
1. The Hindu - Shyamji Krishna Verma 1. The was introduced to control the vernacular
2. Swadesamitran - G. Subramaniya Aiyar press, strong public opinion and writing for the
3. Indian Mirror. - N N Sen government.
4. The People - Lala Lajpat Rai 2. The act required the publisher of any
vernacular newspaper to deposit the security
How many of the above given statements is/are
with the judiciary.
correct?
3. It made it mandatory for newspapers to submit
(a) Only one (b) Only two
content proof sheets to the judiciary before its
(c) Only three (d) All four
publication.
4. The magistrate’s action on any vernacular
157. Consider the following In the context of Indian newspaper can be appealed in superior courts.
History.
How many of the above given statements is/are
1. First newspaper published in India was Bengal correct?
Gazette.
(a) Only one
2. Bengal Gazette was published in 1872 to
(b) Only two
propagate the ideas of christian missionaries by
(c) Only three
the Britishers.
(d) All four
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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159. With reference to ‘Modern Indian History’, consider 162. Consider the following regarding the “Press Acts of
the following pairs: 1908 and 1910” ?
Educational Founded by 1. The Press Committee 1921, after the end of the
Institutions First World War, recommended repealing the
1. Calcutta Madrasah - Jonathan Press Acts of 1908 and 1910.
Duncan 2. The act empowered the local government to
deregister an offending paper.
2. Sanskrit College - Ishwar Chandra
3. The act imposed rigorous censorship on all
Vidyasagar
types of publications vernacular as well as
3. Muhammadan Anglo- - Sir Syed Ahmed English.
Oriental College Khan How many of the above given statements is/are
How many of the above given Pairs is/are correct? correct?
(a) Only one (a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two (c) All three (d) None
(c) All three
(d) None 163. Consider the following with reference to
“Orientalist-Anglicist Controversy” ?
Assertion(A): Orientalists led by Dr. H.H. Wilson
160. Consider the following with reference to and H.T. Princep advocated in favour of Sanskrit,
“Censorship of Press Act in 1799” ? Arabic and Persian as the medium of education.
Assertion(A): The act brought all the newspapers Reasoning(R): They wanted to teach the British
under the Government's scrutiny before their officials the local language and culture so that they
publication. would be better at their job.
Reasoning(R): The idea was to stop the vernacular Which of the following is correct?
from publishing anything which could harm the (a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
British in any way. explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the
Which of the following is correct?
correct explanation of A.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct (c) A is correct and R is incorrect.
explanation of A. (d) Both A and R are incorrect.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the
correct explanation of A. 164. Consider the following, with reference to
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect. ‘Development of Education in British India’ ?
(d) Both A and R are incorrect. 1. Charter Act of 1813, directed the Company to
sanction one lakh rupees annually for the
principle of encouraging learned Indians and
161. Which one of the following statements is correct promoting knowledge of modern sciences in
regarding British Government’s Resolution on the country.
Education Policy, 1913? 2. The Hartog Committee recommended
(a) The government for the first time took the emphasis should be given to primary
responsibility of compulsory primary education, and expansion should be given the
education in India. priority.
(b) It advocated for the establishment of a separate 3. The Hunter Education Commission
Board of Secondary and Intermediate emphasised primary education should be
imparted through vernacular.
Education.
How many of the above given statements is/are
(c) It recommended transfer of control of primary
correct?
education to newly set up district and
(a) Only one
municipal boards.
(b) Only two
(d) The policy recommended for the establishment
(c) All three
of a university in each province in the country.
(d) None

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165. Consider the following statements regarding 168. Consider the following regarding the Sadler
“Wardha Scheme of Basic Education, 1937”: Commission :
1. The detailed national scheme for basic 1. The commission was established with the goal
education was formulated by Mahatma of examining the state and future of Indian
Gandhi. universities and offering suggestions for
2. It advocated a free and compulsory nationwide strengthening their structure and operations.
education system through mother tongue for 2. Indians opposed the commission
the first seven years of schooling. recommendation because of lack of India
3. The scheme could not be put into practice due representation in the commission.
to the lack of consent among the congress 3. The commission recommendation focused
members. mostly on the many facets of university
How many of the above given statements is/are education.
incorrect? How many of the above given statements is/are
(a) Only one correct?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) All three (b) Only two
(d) None (c) All three
(d) None
166. Consider the following statements regarding Lord
Macaulay’s Minute,1835: 169. Consider the following statements regarding the
1. Lord Macaulay was appointed to resolve the development of education during the British rule :
controversy between the Orientalist- Anglicist Assertion(A): The British took a keen interest in
school of thoughts.
introducing the English language in India.
2. Lord Macaulay considered Indian learning as
Reasoning(R): The idea was to reduce the
inferior to European learning especially in
scientific knowledge. expenditure on administration.
3. The minute advocated English education to be Which of the following is correct?
taught to masses through establishment of (a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
village schools. explanation of A.
How many of the above given statements is/are (b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the
correct? correct explanation of A.
(a) Only one (c) A is correct and R is incorrect.
(b) Only two (d) Both A and R are incorrect.
(c) All three
(d) None 170. Consider the following regarding the Sergeant Plan
of Education ?
167. “He served as the magistrate-collector in Azamgarh 1. It visualised a system of education which aligns
and foreign secretary to the government of India with the vision of Wardha scheme and present
(1842–43). In 1843, as the Lieutenant-Governor of NEP 2020.
the North-Western Provinces. By 1853 he had also 2. Sargent Report was the first comprehensive
established a system of 897 locally supported scheme covering all stages and aspects of
elementary schools in centrally located villages that education.
provided a vernacular education for children 3. The mother tongue is to be used as the medium
throughout the region”. of instruction in all high schools.
Which of the following personalities is the above How many of the above given statements is/are
paragraph referring to? correct?
(a) Sir C. T. Metcalfe (a) Only one
(b) James Thomson (b) Only two
(c) Michael Sadler (c) All three
(d) Jonathan Duncan (d) None

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171. Consider the following regarding the role and Which of the following is correct?
significance of the press during the British Rule: (a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
1. Spreading the social and religious reform explanation of A.
movements of the 19th century. (b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the
2. As a platform of political awakening correct explanation of A.
3. Newspapers were established as profit making (c) A is correct and R is incorrect.
businesses to support local finance. (d) Both A and R are incorrect.
How many of the above given statements is/are
correct? 174. Consider the following regarding, the effects of the
(a) Only one (b) Only two British Education policies :
(c) All three (d) None 1. Education became a monopoly of upper and
richer classes
172. Consider the following regarding the factors which 2. Women’s education was completely neglected
influence the British Education policy 3. Scientific and technical education was by and
1. Agitation in favour of modern education by large neglected
enlightened Indians 4. Illiteracy reduced during the 20th century.
2. Cheap supply of educated Indians to man an How many of the above given statements is/are
increasing number of subordinate posts in correct?
administration (a) Only one (b) Only two
3. Glorification of British conquerors and their (c) Only three (d) All four
administration.
4. Expectation of expanding the British 175. Consider the following regarding the Press Act
manufactures in India 1835.
How many of the above given statements is/are 1. Sir Charles Metcalfe passed the Press Act in
correct? 1835.
(a) Only one (b) Only two 2. The act restored the freedom of press.
(c) Only three (d) All four 3. The act obligated the printer/publisher to
provide a detailed account of the location of a
173. Consider the following statements regarding the publication.
Charles Wood Despatch How many of the above given statements is/are
Assertion(A): Charles Wood Despatch considered correct?
the “Magna Carta of English (a) Only one
Education in India”. (b) Only two
Reasoning(R): It provided comprehensive (c) All three
restrictions on the education system to ensure British (d) None
Education system monopoly.

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CHAPTER 9 - SOCIO RELIGIOUS REFORM MOVEMENT

176. Consider the following statements regarding the Which of the following is correct?
Charter Act of 1813. (a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
Assertion(A): It enabled Indian merchants and other explanation of A.
Europeans to trade, resulting in a more diverse and (b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the
dynamic market. correct explanation of A.
Reasoning(R): Act terminated the East India (c) A is correct and R is incorrect.
Company’s monopoly over trade in India in all (d) Both A and R are incorrect.
commodities.

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177. Consider the following with reference to Swami 180. Consider the following pairs:
Vivekananda. Muslim Reforms Leaders
1. He considered Vedanta as a fully rational 1. Faraizi - Shah Walliullah
system. Movement
2. He propagated the service of Jiva (living 2. Wahabi - Shariatullah
objects) is the worship of Siva. Movement
3. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission, which 3. Ahmadiyya - Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
recognizes image worship. Movement
4. He maintained that the Indian spirituality and 4. Titu Mir’s - Syed Mir Nisar Ali
Western Material progress supplement and Movement
complement each other.
How many of the above given Pairs is/are correct?
How many of the above given statements is/are
(a) Only one
correct?
(b) Only two
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (c) Only three
(c) Only three (d) All four
(d) All four
181. Consider the following regarding the education in
British period of Indian history,
178. Consider the following, which among them are the
features of the socio-religious reforms of India ? 1. Raja Rammohan Roy along with David Hare
1. Revival of native cultural personality. founded the Hindu College in Calcutta.
2. Awakening of national consciousness. 2. Annie Baesant, founded the Central Hindu
School, which was renamed the Banaras Hindu
3. Emphasis on human rationality and capacity to
think. University.
How many of the above given statements is/are 3. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar was the first
correct? Secretary of Bethune School.
(a) Only one How many of the above given statements is/are
(b) Only two correct?
(c) All three (a) Only one
(d) None (b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
179. Consider the following statements, regarding Swami
Dayananda Saraswati : 182. Consider the following regarding the Bharat Mahila
1. His vision of India included classless and Parishad
casteless society. 1. Pandita Ramabai Saraswati founded Bharat
2. Dayananda’s views were published in his Mahila Parishad in 1904.
famous work, Satyarth Prakash. 2. Bharat Mahila Parishad was the women’s wing
3. He voiced his opinions against idolatry. of the National Social Congress.
4. He rejected modernity and displayed a patriotic 3. Parishad ventured into non- violent protest
attitude to national problems. activities against the age old women related
How many of the above given statements is/are traditions.
correct? How many of the above given statements is/are
(a) Only one correct?
(b) Only two (a) Only one
(c) Only three (b) Only two
(d) All four (c) All three
(d) None

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183. Consider the following with reference to Caste- 186. Consider the following regarding Raja Rammohan
based discrimination during the British India Roy.
Period? 1. He advocated for Indianisation of superior
Assertion(A): British rule with intentions of reform, services and separation of the executive from
created certain conditions that undermined caste the judiciary.
consciousness. 2. He took the support of Vedas and Upanishads
Reasoning(R): British administration introduced the to prove that monotheism was not an original
concept of equality before law in a uniformly belief of Hindu religion.
applied system. 3. He insisted on the creation of a new religion
Which of the following is correct? from the crude.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct 4. He supported education in the English
explanation of A. language.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the How many of the above given statements is/are
correct explanation of A. correct?
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect. (a) Only one
(d) A is incorrect and R is correct. (b) Only two
(c) Only three
184. Consider the following pairs: (d) All four
Reform Associated
movements in Personalities 187. Consider the following with reference to the
Southern India ‘Prarthana Samaj’
1. Brahmo Mandir - Kandukuri 1. It was established by Atmaram Pandurang in
Kandukuri Veeresalingam 1867 with the help of Keshub Chandra Sen.
2. Justice - Chembeti Sridharalu 2. The movement discarded the ideas of the
Movement Naidu bhakti cult of Maharashtra towards liberal
3. Veda Samaj - Sri Narayana Guru principles of social reform.
4 Aruvippuram - Dr. C. Natesa Mudaliar 3. The samaj focused on education and
movement persuasion rather than confrontation with
Hindu orthodoxy.
How many of the above given pair is/are correctly
matched? How many of the above given statements is/are
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(c) All three
(d) All four
(d) None
185. Consider the following, regarding the Social Service
League. 188. Which of the following statements is/are correct
regarding Brahmo Samaj?
1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Social
Service League with the help of M.G. Ranade. 1. It opposed idolatry.
2. Aim of the society was to train national 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for
missionaries for the service of India and to interpreting the religious texts.
promote, by all constitutional means, the true 3. It popularised the doctrine that the Vedas are
interests of the Indian people. infallible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? How many of the above given statements is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) Only one
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Only two
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) All three
(d) None

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189. Consider the following with respect to the factors 192. Consider the following, with respect to Keshab
which strengthened the socio religious reforms Chandra sen.
requirement in the early 19th century ? 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee
1. Growth of nationalist sentiments. 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation
2. Emergence of new economic forces and 3. Indian Reform Association
consciousness of defeat by a foreign power. How many of the above given statements is/are
3. Spread of education among the different correct?
sections of society. (a) Only one
4. Realisation of the potential benefits of western
(b) Only two
ideologies by intellectual Indians.
(c) All three
How many of the above given statements is/are
correct? (d) None
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 193. Recently, launched “Not Many, But One” is an
(c) Only three English translation of poems written by ?
(d) All four (a) Sri Narayan Guru
(b) Mahatama Gandhi
190. Considering the following regarding the Socio- (c) Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
religious reform movements. (d) Jyotibha Phule
Assertion (A): The socio-cultural regeneration of
India was mainly created by the colonial presence. 194. Consider the following, with reference to features of
Reason (R): British administrators along with the socio-religious reform movements of the 19th
partnership of the middle-class intelligentsia century,
brought many socio-religious reforms. 1. They gave emphasis on individual rights to
Which of the following is correct? interpret religious scriptures in the light of
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct human reason.
explanation of A. 2. They were against the priestly dominations on
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the religious matters.
correct explanation of A. 3. They completely dissociated themselves from
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect. religion and adopted a secular approach.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect. 4. A new humanitarian morality was embodied in
the social reform movements.
191. Consider the following pairs: How many of the above given statements is/are
Organization Associated correct?
Personalities (a) Only one
1. Paramhansa Mandali - Pandurang (b) Only two
2. Self respect - EV (c) Only three
movement Ramaswamy (d) All four
Naicker
3. Dharma Sabha - Radhakanta Deb 195. Which among the following events happened
earliest?
4. Indian Social - M G Ranada (a) Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj.
Conference
(b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neel Darpan.
How many of the above given pairs are correctly
(c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote
matched?
Anandmath.
(a) Only one
(d) Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian
(b) Only two
to succeed in the Indian Civil Services
(c) Only three Examination.
(d) All four
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196. Consider the following statements with reference to How many of the above given statements is/are
socio religious reform movements: correct?
1. They introduced an element of revivalism to (a) Only one (b) Only two
defend Indian culture and civilization. (c) All three (d) None
2. They focused primarily on issues of spiritual
peace and salvation. 200. Consider the following statements, with respect Sir
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Syed Ahmed Khan, consider the following
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. He founded the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental
Defence Association 1893.
197. Which of the following activities were undertaken 2. He wanted to reconcile Western scientific
by the socio-religious reform movements to evolve education with the teachings of the Quran.
an alternative cultural ideological system? 3. He supported the women education, but within
1. Revitalising Indian system of medicine. the purdah and polygamy,
2. Development of vernacular language. How many of the above given statements is/are
3. Defence of religion. correct?
4. Creation of an alternative system of education (a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the above given statements is/are (c) All three (d) None
correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 201. Consider the following with reference to the impact
(c) Only three (d) All four of socio-religious reform movements of the 19th
century India :
198. Consider the following pairs: 1. It created a renewed sense of self-respect and
pride among Indians.
Initiatives for Founder
2. It resulted in widespread acceptance of widow
widow remarriage
remarriage all over India.
1. Satya Prakash - Karsondas
3. It resulted in banning the marriage of girls
Mulji
below eighteen years of age.
2. Hindu Widows - K. Nataranjan
4. It led to widening of the gap between the
Home orthodox and reformist.
3. Widows - Ishwar Chandra How many of the above given statements is/are
Remarriage Vidyasagar correct?
Association (a) Only one (b) Only two
How many of the above given statements is/are (c) Only three (d) All four
incorrect?
(a) Only one (b) Only two 202. Consider the following, with reference to modern
(c) All three (d) None Indian history.
Assertion (A): The struggle of the nationalist
199. Consider the following statements with respect to leaders to abolish untouchability was not very
initiatives regarding child marriage in 19th-20th successful during the British Rule.
century India: Reason (R): The British government did not want to
1. The Age of Consent Act 1891 was the first weaken its position in India by
legislation in British India which regulated antagonising loyalist reactionary elements of the
child marriage. ruling class.
2. The Child Marriage Restraint Act 1928 was the Which of the following is correct?
first social reform issue that was taken up by
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
organized women in India
explanation of A.
3. The efforts of B. M Malabari led to the passage
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the
of Sarda Act which raised the marriage age of
correct explanation of A.
girls.
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect.
(d) A is incorrect and R is correct.
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203. Consider the following regarding the Parsis How many of the above given statements is/are
Reformist movement. correct?
Assertion (A): Parsis emerged as the most (a) Only one
westernised section of Indian society. (b) Only two
Reason (R) : The Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha (c) All three
(Religious Reform Association) was founded in (d) None
1851 by a group of English- educated Parsis for the
“regeneration of the social conditions of the Parsis.
205. Consider the following regarding the Theosophical
Which of the following is correct? society.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct 1. Blavatsky and Olcott founded the
explanation of A. Theosophical Society in 1882 on the outskirts
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the of Madras.
correct explanation of A. 2. Society was inspired by Indian thought and
(c) A is correct and R is incorrect. culture, and was allied to Arya Samaj.
(d) A is incorrect and R is correct. 3. It rejected the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation
and karma.
204. Consider the following with respect to the Akali Dal 4. Its impact was limited to a small segment of the
Movement. westernised class.
1. Akali Dal movement was the offshoot of the How many of the above given statements is/are
Singh sabha Movement. incorrect?
2. It aimed at liberating the Sikh gurudwaras from (a) Only one
the control of corrupt Udasi mahants (b) Only two
3. It was the regional and a communal movement. (c) Only three
(d) All Four

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CHAPTER 10: PEASANT, TRIBAL AND OTHER MOVEMENTS

206. With reference to the Bhil Uprising, consider the 207. With reference to the Kol Uprising, consider the
following statements: following statements:
1. The Bhil Uprising was a peasant revolt against 1. The Kol rebellion primarily arose due to
oppressive land revenue policies in British religious differences among the tribal
India during the 19th century. communities of Chhota Nagpur.
2. It primarily occurred in the present-day state of 2. The Kol rebels targeted only specific religious
Rajasthan. communities, sparing others during their initial
3. The revolt was led by tribal leaders such as acts of violence.
Govind Guru. 3. The insurgency was quelled through the arrest
4. The uprising was exclusively directed against and execution of leaders, along with a
British authorities, excluding any participation comprehensive suppression of the tribal
of local rulers. communities involved.
How many of the statements given above are Select the correct answer from the options given
correct? below:
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Only three (c) 3 only
(d) All four (d) 1, 2 and 3

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208. With reference to the Santhal Rebellion, consider Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the following statements: the above statements?
1. The rebellion was led by Birsa Munda, a tribal (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
leader, who emerged as a prominent figure and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
during the uprising. Statement-I
2. The immediate cause of the rebellion was the (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
introduction of the Permanent Settlement Act. and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
3. The rebellion took place in present-day for Statement-I
Jharkhand and West Bengal region. (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
How many of the statements given above are incorrect
correct? (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
(a) Only one (b) Only two correct
(c) Only three (d) None
212. Which of the following personalities were
209. Consider the following pairs: associated with the Sanyasi Faqir rebellion?
Movement Region 1. Majnum Shah
1. Tebhaga Movement - Andhra Pradesh 2. Devi Chaudhrani
2. Bardoli Satyagraha - Bengal 3. Radha Krishna Dandsena
3. Moplah Rebellion - Kerala 4. Vasudev Balvant Phadake
4. Indigo Revolt - Gujarat Select the correct answer from the options given
How many of the pairs given above are correctly below:
matched? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Only one (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Only three (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) None
213. The novel Anandamath written by Bankim Chandra
210. With reference to the Eka Movement, 1921, Chatterjee is based on which of the following revolt?
consider the following statements: (a) Sanyasi Faqir revolt
1. The Eka Movement emerged in northern (b) Indigo revolt
districts of the United Provinces. (c) Munda revolt
2. Peasant discontent was fueled by issues such as (d) Santhal revolt
high rents, oppression by thikadars, and share-
rents. 214. With reference to the Telangana Movement (1946-
3. The rebellion faced persecution from the 52), consider the following statements:
government, and its leaders included Madari 1. The movement primarily aimed to combat the
Pasi and small Zamindars. feudal oppression imposed by rulers and local
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? landowners in Andhra Pradesh.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 2. The agrarian social structure of Hyderabad
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 became oppressive in the 1920s and onwards,
contributing to the need for the movement.
211. Consider the following statements: 3. The key figures of the movement were the
Statement I: During the Tebhaga movement, jagirdars and deshmukhs, known as "dora."
sharecroppers demanded a reduction in the 4. The Telangana Movement was centred around
landlord's share from half to one third of the harvest. urban issues rather than rural grievances.
Statement II: The Bengal Land Revenue How many of the statements given above is/are
Commission, also known as Floud Commission, correct:
recommended in favor of the sharecroppers, (a) Only one (b) Only two
supporting the demands of the Tebhaga movement. (c) Only three (d) All four
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215. With reference to the Bardoli Satyagraha, consider 219. With reference to the Tana Bhagat Movement,
the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. Bardoli Satyagraha took place in 1928 in 1. The movement took place in Chotanagpur
response to the imposition of high land revenue against British policies and zamindars, led by
by the British. the Oraon people.
2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel emerged as a 2. In 1920, the Tana Bhagat movement merged
prominent leader during the Bardoli with the Indian nationalist movement,
Satyagraha. supporting non-cooperation.
3. The British government, recognizing the Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
genuine grievances, withdrew the tax hike (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
during the course of the Bardoli Satyagraha. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
How many of the statements given above are not
correct? 220. With reference to the Khonda Dora Uprising,
(a) Only one (b) Only two consider the following statements:
(c) All three (d) None 1. The uprising occurred between 1837 and 1856.
2. Chakra Bisoi, a youthful raja, led the Khonds
216. With reference to Kheda Satyagraha, consider the against Company control.
following statements: 3. The Khonds opposed the abolition of human
1. Mahatma Gandhi led the satyagraha during the sacrifice, increased taxes, and the arrival of
British Raj. zamindars.
2. The Kheda Satyagraha was the first satyagraha 4. The uprising was limited to the Odisha region.
movement in the Indian independence struggle. How many of the above given statements is/are
3. It was launched to support peasants facing correct?
difficulties in paying revenue due to famine (a) Only one (b) Only two
and plague. (c) Only three (d) All four
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 221. The Deccan Riots Commission was concerned with:
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) indebtedness of the peasant
(b) lack of law and order in the Deccan
217. With reference to Jaintia and Garo Rebellion, (c) problems with the Ryotwari system
consider the following statements: (d) communal riots in the Deccan
1. The rebellion occurred after the Second Anglo-
Burmese War. 222. With reference to Champaran Satyagraha, consider
the following statements:
2. The road construction aimed at connecting
Meghalaya to Bengal. Statement I: It took place in Bihar, where farmers
vehemently protested forced indigo cultivation with
3. Income Tax was not a factor in escalating
inadequate payment.
hostilities.
Statement II: Gandhi, applying methods from his
4. Both Jaintia and Garo leaders were successful
South African experience, organised mass uprisings
in resisting British forces.
against injustice.
How many of the above given statements is/are Which one of the following is correct in respect of
correct? the above statements?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
(c) Only three (d) All four and Statement-II is the correct explanation for
Statement-I
218. Dinabandhu Mitra published a play in Bengali titled (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
Neel Darpan (Blue Mirror), which depicted the and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
atrocities on the indigo planters. The play was for Statement-I
translated into English by: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(a) Reverend James Long incorrect
(b) Dwarkanath Tagore (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
(c) Michael Madhusudan Dutta correct
(d) Rabindranath Tagore

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223. Which of the following revolt or movement is 226. Consider the following movements:
primarily characterised by the method of protest 1. Champaran Satyagraha
through the system of panchayat? 2. Kheda Satyagraha
(a) Dirang 3. Bardoli Satyagraha
(b) Pabna 4. Moplah Rebellion
(c) Santhal Select the correct option based on the
(d) Rampa chronological order:
(a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 1-2-4-3
224. With reference to the Rampa Rebellion, consider the (c) 2-1-3-4 (d) 2-1-4-3
following statements:
Statement I: The first Rampa Rebellion (1839-48) 227. Consider the following Movements:
was led by Karam Tammanna Dora against the 1. Champaran Satyagraha
British, marking a significant armed resistance in the 2. Kheda Satyagraha
Agency tracts. 3. Ahmedabad Satyagraha
Statement II: The rebellion was fueled by discontent Which of the above events was associated with a
with the modified Muttadar system introduced by crop’s failure because of drought?
the British, who appointed Munasabdars over the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
muttadars. (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 3 only
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
the above statements? 228. In the contexts of Indian history, which of the
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct following statements is/are correct regarding
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Champaran Satyagraha?
Statement-I 1. It was a satyagraha of the indigo farmers
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct against the British planters and estate owners.
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation 2. Vallabhbhai Patel and Indulal Yagnik
for Statement-I participated in this Satyagraha.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is Select the correct answer using the codes given
incorrect below:
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
correct (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

225. Consider the following statements: 229. With reference to the Chuar Rebellion, consider the
Statement I: The primary cause of the Munda following statements:
Uprising was the intrusion of British colonists, 1. It is also known as Jungle Mahal movement.
Zamindars, and Missionaries into Munda lands. 2. It is the first uprising in the Chotanagpur region
Statement II: Mundas practised the Khuntkatti against the East India Company (EIC).
System, where the entire clan collectively owned Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
cultivable land. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which one of the following is correct in respect of (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct 230. In the context of the 18th-century civil uprising in
and Statement-II is the correct explanation for India, what accurately explains the Moamoria
Statement-I rebellion?
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct (a) It was a revolt against Zamindari oppression in
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation Kerala.
for Statement-I (b) It was a protest against the Ahom King.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (c) It was an uprising against British forces in
incorrect Ahmedabad.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is (d) It was a peasant revolt organized in Jalpaiguri.
correct
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