Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?(2018) a) To maintain a large standing army at others expense b) To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger c) To secure a fixed income for the Company d) To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States […]
He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shri Krishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was (2018)
He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shri Krishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was (2018) a) Aurobindo Ghosh b) Bipin Chandra Pal c) Lala Lajpat Rai d) Motilal Nehru Answer: C Lajpat Rai adopted Mazzini as his own guru after reading Surendranath’s Speeches. […]
After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?
After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? Select the correct answer using the codes below.(2018) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2 Answer: C One of the most important impact of rebellion was that Dikus or outsiders could not […]
Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the
Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the(2018) a) increase in the export of Indian handicrafts b) growth in the number of Indian owned factories c) commercialization of Indian agriculture d) rapid increase in the urban population Answer: C Britishers started plantation of coffee and tea […]
Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?
Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? Select the correct answer using the code given below:(2018) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: DThe Charter Act of 1813 is regarded as the foundation stone of English Education […]
In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?
In 1920, which of the following changed its name to “Swarajya Sabha”?(2018) a) All India Home Rule League b) Hindu Mahasabha c) South Indian Liberal Federation d) The Servants of Indian Society Answer: A The Indian Home Rule movement was a movement in British India on the lines of Irish Home Rule movement and other […]
Which among the following events happened earliest?
Which among the following events happened earliest?(2018) a) Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Anandmath d) Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Examination Answer: B Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj in 1875 Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan in the period […]
Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true?
Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? Select the correct answer using the code given below:(2018) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: A Sir Charles Wood, the President of the Board of Control, had an important effect […]
Consider the following statements: Which of the above statements is/are correct?(2017)
Consider the following statements: Which of the above statements is/are correct?(2017) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2 Answer: B Factories Act 1881 Act was passed to improve working conditions of labour. It prohibited the employment of children under the age of seven, limited the number […]
With the reference to educational institutions during rule in India, consider the following pairs:
With the reference to educational institutions during rule in India, consider the following pairs: Institution Founder Which of the pairs given below is/are correct?(2018) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 3 only Answer: BWarren Hastings, set up the Calcutta Madrasa in 1781 for the study […]