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HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Bahadur Shah succeeded Aurangzeb to the Mughal throne in a peaceful transition. 2. Aurangzeb's successor reversed many of the earlier policies of Aurangzeb. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The war of successions after the reign of Bahadur Shah saw an increasing importance of ambitious nobles. 2. Zulfiqar Khan was an ambitious noble in the Mughal court that deposed and killed the Mughal Badshah. 3. Zulfiqar Khan was one of the 'Saiyid brothers'. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 and 3 only
	3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following Mughal Emperors abolished 'Jizyah'?
	Akbar
	Farrukh Siyar
	Bahadur Shah I
	Both 'a' and 'b'

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Nadir Shah: 1. He invaded Delhi during the reign of Muhammad Shah. 2. Nadir Shah was the ruler of Ghazni area in Afghanistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Ahmed Shah Abdali became the king of Persia after the reign of Nadir Shah. 2. After defeating Marathas in the 3rd battle of Panipat, Abdali formed an Afghan Empire in India that was replaced only by East India Company. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The period of the Great Mughal, which began in 1526 with Babur's accession to the throne, ended with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. Consider the following statements: i. Aurangzeb's objective was of unifying the entire country under one central political authority. ii. Aurangzeb made an attempt to reverse the secular policy. iii. War of succession. Choose from the given code, the cause of the decline of Mughal Empire:
	i and ii
	ii and iii
	i and iii
	i, ii and iii

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the state of Hyderabad: 1. It was established by Nizam ul Mulk Asaf Jah, who himself had been a leading noble in the Mughal court. 2. The head of the state was called 'Sultan'. 3. The Carnatic Subah of Mughal Empire was directly under the control of Hyderabad state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the state of Bengal, in the post-Aurangzeb era: 1. It was set up by Alivardi Khan and Murshid Quli Khan, who ruled it jointly for some time. 2. Due to the policies of the Bengal Nawabs, a new landed aristocracy was born in Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Safdar Jang was the nawab of which of the following states?
	Hyderabad
	Bengal
	Bharatpur
	Oudh

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Tipu Sultan: 1. He was the founder of Mysore state. 2. He gave donation for the repair of goddess Sarda temple in Shringeri after it was damaged in a Maratha raid. 3. He vigorously promoted the foreign trade of Mysore state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	All the above
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements about Tipu Sultan is/are incorrect? i. He tried to increase the state income by introducing the practice of revenue farming. ii. He reduced the hereditary possessions of the Poligars. iii. He checked the collection of illegal cesses from the peasants. iv. He refused to grant remission of land revenue to the peasantary even in adverse situations. Choose the correct statement:
	Only i
	Only i and ii
	Only iii and iv
	Only i and iv

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following ended the political power of Dutch in Kerala?
	Martanda Varma
	Tipu Sultan
	East India Company
	French East India Company

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below: Assertion (A) : Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber was a man of science. Reason (R): He built the Jaipur city on strictly scientific principles and he took keen interest in astronomy.
	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of option A
	Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of option A
	A is correct and R is incorrect.
	A is incorrect and R is correct.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The term 'misl' refers to which of the following?
	Confederacies in the Punjab area
	A type of primitive projectile weapon
	A type of land tax
	A unit of village

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Shahu, grandson of Shivaji, was released from Mughal custody soon after the death of Aurangzeb. 2. Shahu and Tara Bai fought for a civil war for hegemony over the Maratha country. 3. Balaji Vishwanath was the Peshwa of Shahu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 and 3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following was the Maratha Peshwa at the time of 3rd battle of Panipat?
	Baji Rao
	Bala Baji Rao
	Madhav Rao
	Narayan Rao

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Maratha Sardars	Centre of Power
1. Holkar	Indore
2. Gaekwad	Gwalior
3. Bhonsle	Nagpur
4. Sindhia	Baroda

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 What was saranjam under the Maratha?
	Revenue system in which assessment of land revenue was made on the basis of measurement.
	Tax collected from merchants and traders
	Tribute paid by the Maratha chiefs to the rulers.
	Units of land whose revenue were assigned to big officials and military commanders in lieu of their salary.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The three wars between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire are referred to as the great Maratha Wars or the Anglo-Maratha Wars. Consider the following statements: i. The British wanted control of entire territories dominated by Maratha chieftains. ii. The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) came about because of conflict between the British and the Pindaris. iii. In 1813, Lord Amherst, Governor General forced several imposing measures against the Marathas. Choose the correct statement regarding Anglo-Maratha War:
	Only i and ii
	Only ii and iii
	Only ii
	i, ii and iii

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Since the 15th century when Europeans first arrived in India the fight for supremacy between rival factions became a part of the Indian history. i. First Carnatic: Treaty of Pondicherry ii. Second Carnatic War: Treaty of Paris iii. Third Carnatic War: Treaty of Aix-la-Chapell Choose the incorrect statement regarding Anglo-Carnatic War:
	Only i and ii
	Only ii and iii
	Only i and iii
	i, ii and iii

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following was/were among the importance centres of textile industry during the 18th century: 1. Chanderi 2. Agra 3. Dacca Choose the correct answer from codes given below:
	1 only
	2 and 3 only
	All the above
	3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 18th century society: 1. Maktabs were the educational institutions associated with mosques. 2. Ajlaf Muslims were the lower class Muslims. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 'Sittar' poetry is written in which of the following languages?
	Telegu
	Tamil
	Kannada
	Malyalam

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the culture in 18th century: 1. Dayaram wrote poetry in Gujarati language. 2. Warris Shah wrote 'Heer Ranjha'. 3. Risalo is a collection of poems written in Sindhi language. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below: Assertion (A) : The 17th and 18th centuries witnessed an increase in world trade. Reason (R): A triangular trade had developed between Europe, Africa and Americas.
	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of option A
	Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of option A
	A is correct and R is incorrect.
	A is incorrect and R is correct.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who was Alfanso d'Albuquerque?
	Viceroy of Portuguese possessions in India
	An official of East India Company
	A French Naval Officer
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The term 'Armada' refers to which of the following?
	A naval fleet
	An official in charge of forts
	An accountant
	An army unit

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. English East India Company opened its first trading depot at Surat. 2. Sir Thomas Roe was the first representative of English East India Company to go to the Mughal court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. As the Portuguese power waned in India, the Dutch, the English and the Marathas benefitted from it. 2. The end result of the Anglo- Dutch rivalry was that both decided each other's possessions alone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Conditions in South India were more favorable to the English to consolidate their roots. 2. Calcutta was the last of the three presidency towns- Madras, Bombay and Calcutta- to be set up by the East India Company. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Anglo-French rivalry in India in the 18th century: 1. It was fought mainly in South India. 2. Their rivalry was often fueled by the concerns of European politics. 3. Naval power played an important role in this struggle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the statements given below is correct with respect to the Carnatic wars:
	The first Carnatic war was fought on the question of succession to the thrones of Hyderabad and Carnatic.
	Dupleix lost decisively in the third Carnatic war.
	Treaty of Paris officially ended the Franco-British rivalry in India.
	The battle of Wandiwash is associated with the second Carnatic war.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 'dastak': 1. It was issued by the Mughal Badshah that fully exempted the trade of East India Company and its officers from the custom duty. 2. It was misused by the corrupt officials of the company. 3. Misuse of dastak was a major cause of irritation between the Bengal Nawabs and the Company. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statement: 1. Mir Qasim was appointed as the Nawab of Bengal by company after it defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah. 2. Mir Qasim was replaced by Mir Jaffar by the East India Company as the Nawab of Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 'diarchy' in Bengal: 1. It was imposed after the battle of Plassey. 2. Diarchy conformed to an extent to the earlier Mughal tradition of provincial administration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements regarding the Treaty of Alinagar: i. The Treaty of Alinagar was signed between Robert Clive and Mir Qasim. ii. All British goods that passed through Bengal would be exempted from duties. iii. East India Company was granted Fiscal Rights (Diwani) or right to administer the territory and collect taxes from Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. Choose the correct statement regarding Treaty of Alinagar:
	Only i
	Only ii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the features of subsidiary alliance?
	An allying state had to accept a permanent stationing of a British contingent within his territory.
	An allying state had to accept a British resident in his court.
	An allying state accepted British control over its inter-state relations.
	The Company was legally allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of the allying state.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the statements given below is incorrect?
	Treaty of Salbai was signed at the end of First Anglo-Mysore war.
	The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first ruler to sign on the subsidiary alliance.
	An important result of the 4th Anglo-Mysore war was the complete elimination of the French threat to the British Supremacy in India.
	Lord Wellesley was recalled from India because of the wasteful expenditure on wars.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following governor generals extinguished the Maratha confederacy?
	Warren Hastings
	Lord Hastings
	Lord Wellesley
	Lord Auckland

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 For which of the following reasons was the province of Sindh annexed by the East India Company? 1. Anglo-Russian rivalry 2. River Indus's commercial possibilities 3. Recalcitrant behaviour of Singh nobles Choose the correct answer from codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following states were annexed by Lord Dalhousie on the pretext of misgovernance? 1. Awadh 2. Nagpur 3. Jhansi Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The term 'nabobs' refers to which of the following?
	Rich officials of the East India Company
	Corrupt Nawabs of Indian states
	Revenue officials of company who were as powerful as the nawabs
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Regulating Act of 1773: 1. It came in the wake of a bail out demanded by the East India Company from government of Britain. 2. It merely laid down the basic principles of the government of the company's territorial possessions in India, without creating any exclusive regulatory organisation. 3. It retained the East India Company's monopoly over its Eastern trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Pitt's India Act of 1784: 1. It was named so after the Prime Minister of Britain. 2. It created a 'Board of Control' to supervise the affairs of the government of India. 3. It took away the monopoly over trade with India-except the monopoly over tea trade- from the East India Company. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. The Charter Act of 1813 ended the East India Company's monopoly of tea trade. 2. The Charter Act of 1833 ended the East India Company's monopoly of trade with China. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Charter Act of 1833: 1. After the Act the East India Company strictly became an administrative body. 2. Board of Control was abolished under the provisions of the act. 3. The Company's power of patronage was taken away under the Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the economic impact of the battle of Plassey: 1. After the battle, the company's commercial relations with India underwent a qualitative change. 2. The policies of the company ensured ruination of the artisans of Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who wrote the 'Economic History of India'?
	R. C Dutt
	Dadabhai Naoroji
	Gopal Krishna Gokhale
	Motilal Nehru

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to impact of opening of India market to the free flow of British manufactured goods in the act of 1813: 1. It triggered a fresh round of conquests by the British-Indian government. 2. British businessmen started to advocate reduction in the land revenue rates to be paid by Indian farmers. 3. The composition of India's export and import baskets changed due to it. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
	1 and 2 only
	2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 For which of the following reasons primarily did the British-Indian government promote railways in India? 1. Better exploitation of resources and market of India. 2. As an avenue of investment of surplus capital. 3. To incentivize British steel manufacturing 4. Security. 5. Development of rural India. 6. Providing means of modern transport to the people. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1, 2 and 3 only
	2, 3 and 4 only
	1, 2, 3 and 4 only
	1, 3 and 4 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following was/were among the reforms of Lord Dalhousie? 1. Railways 2. Telegraph 3. Postage Stamp 4. Public Works Department Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1, 2 and 3 only
	2, 3 and 4 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 British India witnessed great Governor Generals at different interval. Consider the following statements: i. Foundation of Asiatic Society of Bengal by Lord Cornwallis. ii. Introduction of Permanent Settlement by Lord Wellesley. iii. Formation of Madras Presidency under Lord John Shore. iv. Vellore Mutiny during Lord Minto I period. Choose the correct statement:
	Only ii and iv
	Only i, ii and iii
	All the above
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Permanent Settlement System: 1. It was introduced by Warren Hastings by ending the system of diarchy. 2. It was introduced in all the three Presidencies of the East India Company. 3. Under the Permanent Settlement, a zamindar was recognised as the owner of entire land under his zamindari. Which of the statements given above is/are in correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the temporary 'Permanent Settlement': 1. It was done with respect to the rest of the areas of Bengal Presidency that did not fall under Permanent Settlement system. 2. In this system, zamindars were not recognised as the owner of land, but merely as the revenue collection authorities. 3. The revenue settlement with zamindars was fixed in perpetuity just like the permanent settlement system. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
	1 only
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following were/was among the reasons for the introduction of Ryotwari system: 1. Absence of a recognizable class of zamindars in the newly conquered areas. 2. Unwillingness to disturb the existing state of affairs. 3. Bitter lessons learnt from the Permanent Settlement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 and 3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Regulating Act of 1773 is called the First step of Government Control in India. Consider the following statements: i. The directors of the company were elected for five years. ii. Provisions of the act for stopping corruption iii. India's First Supreme Court was established at Fort William at Calcutta. Choose the correct statement:
	Only ii
	Only ii and iii
	Only iii
	All of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Pitt's India Act established the system of dual control of India by the government of Great Britain and the British East India Company. Consider the following statements: i. Board of Commissioners was created, which was called Board of Control. ii. The Company was to be represented by the Board of Control and the Crown was represented by the Court of Directors. iii. The Governor General Council was now under indirect control of the British Government through the Board of Control. Choose the correct statement:
	Only i and ii
	Only ii and iii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Under the Permanent Settlement, 1793, the Zamindars were required to issue pattas to the farmers which were not issued by many of the Zamindars. The reason was
	The Zamindars were trusted by the farmers.
	There was no official check upon the Zamindars.
	It was the responsibility of the British government.
	The farmers were not interested in getting pattas.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 With reference to the colonial rule in India, what was sought by Ilbert bill in 1883?
	Civil service reforms
	Entry of Indians into Viceroys executive council
	To curtail freedom of press
	To abolish the racial prejudice from the Indian Penal Code

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Continental System in Europe by Napoleon was one of the important causes for the enactment of the Charter Act of 1833. Consider the following statements regarding the Charter Act of 1833. i. The Company's commercial monopoly was ended, except for the tea trade and the trade with China. ii. There was also a provision that Company should invest Rs. 1 Lakh every year on the education of Indians. iii. The Charter Act of 1813, for the first time explicitly defined the constitutional position of the British territories in India. Choose the correct statement:
	Only i and ii
	Only i and iii
	Only ii and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Civil Services reforms initiated by Lord Cornwallis: 1. He significantly enhanced the salary of civil servants so as to dissuade them from corruption and private trade. 2. He set up the Fort William College in Calcutta to impart training to the young recruits to the civil services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 In which of the following acts it was provided that all the appointments to the Civil Services of the government of British-India will be made through a competitive examination open to all the eligible candidates?
	Charter Act of 1853
	Charter Act of 1833
	India Council Act of 1909
	Government of India Act, 1919

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements is incorrect?
	Lord Cornwallis separated the posts of Civil Judge and Collector.
	The British codified the Indian laws so as to improve the administration of Justice.
	The 'Thana System' was set up by Warren Hastings to improve the policing.
	Sadar Nizamat Adalat was a criminal court.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below: Assertion (A): After the Charter Act of 1813, the British-Indian government took active steps to transform Indian society and culture. Reason (R): Industrial capitalism demanded that India be converted into a big market for their goods.
	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of option A
	Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of option A
	A is correct and R is incorrect.
	A is incorrect and R is correct.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. William Bentinck passed Widow Remarriage Act. 2. Hardinge suppressed the practice of making human sacrifices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Institutions	Founder
1. Calcutta Madrasah	Warren Hastings
2. Banaras Sanskrit College	Lord Cornwallis
3. Hailebury College	Lord Wellesley

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The 'Downward Filtration Theory' of the British-Indian administration pertained to which of the following areas?
	Relationship with native rajas
	Education
	Irrigation
	Commercialisation of agriculture

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 This of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the Secretary of State's Educational Dispatch of 1854 CE:
	It asked the government to take up the responsibility of education of masses.
	It led to the establishment of Department of Education in every province.
	It led to the set-up of affiliating universities.
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 For which of the following reasons was the modern education first introduced in India by the British-Indian government? 1. Supply of candidates for low paying jobs in administration 2. Modernizing Indian society 3. Reconciling Indians to the foreign rule 4. Expanding the market for British goods. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	2, 3 and 4 only
	3 and 4 only
	1, 3 and 4 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements about the Macaulay's 'Minute on Indian Education'. i. Macaulay argued that providing education based on Sanskrit and Arabic in India helps in for India's development. ii. The Minute is based on an idea that English education is not just superior in 'science', but also inculcates superior morals. Which of the following is correct?
	Only i
	Only ii
	Both i and ii
	None of these

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which one of the following is not a result of the destruction of the Indian handicraft industries by the British?
	Depopulation and ruin of towns and cities
	Rise of self-sufficient village economies
	Increase in unemployment
	Overcrowding of agriculture

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements in the context of 'Indigo Movement': i. Peasants stopped to pay revenue protesting the forced indigo cultivation. ii. Servants of indigo producers were socially boycotted. iii. The intellectual class of Bengal did not support this movement. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
	Only i and ii
	Only iii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements regarding Saint Helena Act 1833: i. It ended the activities of the British East India Company as a commercial body and became a purely administrative body. ii. The act of 1833 is considered to be an attempt to codify all the Indian Laws. iii. Act of 1833, declared that merit was to be the basis for employment in Government Services Choose the correct statement:
	Only i and ii
	Only i and iii
	Only ii and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Government of India Act 1858, known as the Act for the Good Government of India Consider the following statements : i. Abolition of Board of Control and Court of Directors. ii. Governor General of India was given the additional post of Viceroy. iii. Charles Wood was made first secretary of State. Choose the correct statement:
	Only i and ii
	Only ii and iii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following related to Indianization of Civil Services is not correct?
	Aitchison Commission of 1886 recommended to keep Indian Civil Services into very elitist service instead of allowing more Indians into service.
	Islington Committee of 1912 recommended gradual increase of Indians in Civil Services.
	Islington Committee of 1912 recommended the conduction of exam only in England.
	None of these.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The commercialization of Indian agriculture started post 1813 when the industrial revolution in England gained pace. Consider the following statements: i. The commercialization of Indian Agriculture took place to feed the industries of India. ii. Commercialization of agriculture encouraged growth of land market Choose the correct statement:
	Only i
	Only ii
	Both i and ii
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The constant flow of wealth from India to England for which India did not get an adequate economic, commercial or material return has been described by Indian national leaders and economists as 'drain' of wealth from India. Consider the following statements: i. Drain of wealth from India to England started after 1757. ii. The Drain of Wealth theory was systemically initiated by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1867. Choose the correct statement:
	Only i
	Only ii
	Both i and ii
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Land revenue formed the major revenue for the British administration in India. Which of the following is/are not the objectives of revenue policy?
	Security of the revenue
	Maximization of the revenue
	Both a and b
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Raja Ram Mohan Roy: 1. He wrote 'Gift to Monotheists' in Persian language. 2. He started 'Atmiya Sabha' for social and religious reforms. 3. He argued that the important ancient texts of Hinduism preached monotheism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Raja Ram Mohan Roy: 1. He was a rationalist. 2. His rational critique of Hinduism brought him closer to Christianity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below: Assertion (A) : Rammohan Roy represented the first glimmerings of the rise of national consciousness in India. Reason (R): According to Rammohan Roy, one of the aims of religious reforms was political uplift.
	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of option A
	Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of option A
	A is correct and R is incorrect.
	A is incorrect and R is correct.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to all Rammohan Roy: 1. He exclusively focused on the socio-religious reforms and took no interest in the political and economic issues. 2. He was a firm believer in internationalism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	1 and 2 Both
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Young Bengal Movement: 1. It was spawned by Henry Vivian Derozio. 2. It was more radical than the Brahmo Samaj Movement. 3. They also took up political and economic questions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar: 1. He evolved a new technique to teach Sanskrit. 2. He was an advocate of widow remarriage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 'Bethune School' pertains to which of the following?
	Girl Education
	Principals governing administrative policies of colonial government
	A religious reform movement
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following established the 'Tatvabodhini Sabha'?
	Debendranath Tagore
	Ravindranath Tagore
	Henry Vivian Derozio
	Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Reform Organisation	Region
1. Paramhansa Mandali	Maharashtr
2. Widow Remarriage Association	Maharashtra
3. Parsi Law Association	Maharashtra

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1 only

2 only

3 only

All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Arrange the following events in the correct ascending order: 1. Annexation of Sindh 2. First Afghan War 3. Annexation of Punjab Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	37653
	36925
	37259
	37623

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following were/was among the grievances that stimulated the sepoys of the East India Company to rebel? 1. Racial discrimination 2. Caste and religious sentiments 3. Reduction in the allowances 4. Annexation of Awadh Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	2, 3 and 4 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Arrange the following regional uprisings in the correct ascending order: 1 .Kol Uprising 2. Kutch Uprising 3. Santhal Uprising Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	37623
	37259
	37653
	36925

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I	List II
A. Moplah revolt	1. Kerala
B. Pabna revolt	2. Bihar
C. Eka Movement	3. Bihar
D. Birsa Munda revolt	4. Awadh

A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Santhal Revolt was the first peasant movement which took place in India. Consider the following statements: i. They made a determined attempt to expel the outsiders, the dikus. ii. The Santhals believed that their actions had the blessings of God. iii. The Santhal insurrection was helped by a large number of nontribal and poor dikus. iv. The Santhals did not revolt against the British but only against the moneylenders and outsiders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	Only i, ii and iii
	Only ii, iii and iv
	Only iii and iv
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements about Mangal Pandey are not correct? 1. He was a sepoy in the 19th Native Infantry stationed at Berhampur. 2. In March 1857, he single handedly revolted and killed two English officers. 3. He made a futile attempt to commit suicide when he realized the hopelessness of the situation. 4. He was executed by the British. Select the answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2
	2 and 3
	1 and 4
	1 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which among the following were targeted by the civilian population during the revolt of 1857? 1. Law courts 2. Money lender 3. Thanas4. New Zamindars Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	3 and 4 only
	1, 2 and 4 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 In the context of the revolt of 1857 CE, the circulation of 'chappattis' and 'red lotuses' hint at which of the following?
	Organised nature of revolt
	A secret manner of communication between regiments of company's army.
	Attempts to recruit civilians into the revolt
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Storm centres of 1857 rebellion	Leaders
1. Delhi	Bakht Khan
2. Kanpur	Nana Sahib
3. Arrah	Kunwar Singh

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 In the aftermath of the revolt of 1857, Governor General Lord Canning remarked that a group of individuals acted as the breakwaters to the storm which would have otherwise swept the British rule in one great wave. Which of the following groups was he referring to?
	Rajas and Big Zamindars
	Peasants
	Women
	Religious minorities

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 For which of the following was the revolt of 1857 not supported by the modern educated Indians? 1. Repelled by the appeals to superstitions by the rebels. 2. A mistaken belief in British benevolence. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the provisions of Government of India Act, 1858: 1. The government of India was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown. 2. The Board of Control was now to advise a Secretary of State for India. 3. Viceroy of India was a member of the advisory body that counseled the Secretary of State for India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the provincial government of British-Indian government: 1. Provinces earmarked as the Presidencies were governed by a governor and his executive council. 2. Non-Presidency provinces were governed by Lieutenant Governors and Chief Commissioners. 3. While the governors were appointed by the Crown, Lt. Governors were appointed by the Governor-General. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 In which of the following acts were the legislative councils established for the first time in provinces?
	India Council Act, 1861
	Government of India Act, 1858
	Charter Act, 1853
	India Council Act, 1891

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to financial decentralisation during the British Rule: 1. The first step in the direction of financial decentralisation was taken by Lord Mayo when he granted a fixed sum out of central revenues for the administration of certain services to the provincial governments. 2. During the rule of Lord Ripon, all sources of revenue were divided into three- general, provincial and those to be divided between the centre and the provinces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 During the reign of Lord Ripon, a government resolution on local bodies was issued in 1882, which is considered a very important step in the direction of local self-government. Which of the following was/were among the objects of the above mentioned resolution? 1. Local affairs were to be largely governed by the local urban and rural bodies. 2. A majority of the members of local bodies should be non-officials. 3. Wherever possible, majority of the members should be elected and not selected. 4. The chairpersons of the local bodies had to be official members only. Choose the correct ans
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	1, 3 and 4 only
	1, 2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 In the wake of the rebellion of 1857, which of the following changes were made to the British-Indian army: 1. The proportion of Europeans in the force was increased. 2. Crucial branches of the armed forces were exclusively manned by the European hands. 3. In order to undermine the predominance of Awadh and Bengal soldier in the army, recruitment was thrown open to hitherto untouched areas through the regularly organised recruitment drives (bharti melas). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3
	3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following became the first Indian to be successfully enrolled into Indian Civil Services?
	Satyendranath Tagore
	Gopal Krishna Gokhale
	Subhash Chandra Bose
	Sachitanand Sinha

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the change in the British attitude towards princely states after the revolt of 1857 CE: 1. The policy annexing princely states at every opportunity was shelved. 2. Princely states were recognised as equal sovereign governments. 3. Colonial government stopped to interfere in the internal matters of the princely states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements after the changes in the policy of colonial government after the revolt of 1857: 1. Government became hostile to the educated Indians. 2. Government started to treat zamindar class as the representative of Indian people. 3. Government gave up the pursuit of social reforms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following were among the outcome of the war between British-India and Nepal? 1. Nepal ceded the Kumaon and the Garhwal regions to British-India. 2. Nepal accepted a British resident in their court. 3. Sikkim came under the influence of British-India. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which among the following was/were among the causes for the First Indo-Burma War? 1. Ill-defined border between British-India and Burma. 2. Craving of Burmese resources and market by the British merchants. 3. Checking the French influence over Burma and the rest of South-east Asia. 4. Desire of the British-Indian government to find the natural frontiers of India. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 2nd Burmese War: 1. It was launched by Dalhousie. 2. It led to the complete annexation of Burma by the British-India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Russian imperialism was an important factor behind the Afghanistan policy of the British-Indian government. 2. The first Afghan war ended in total disaster for the British. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Tibet policy of British-Indian government: 1. An expedition to Tibet was personally led by the viceroy Curzon to bring Tibet out of the Russian influence. 2. Chumbi Valley and Darjeeling were annexed from Tibet by the British-Indian government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 'Treaty of Gandamak' was signed with respect to which of the following issues?
	Partitioning of Persia between Russia and Britain
	2nd Afghan War
	3rd Burmese War
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following factors contributed to the ruin of Indian industries: 1. Charter Act of 1813 2. Railway construction 3. Gradual disappearance of Indian rulers and their courts Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to 'Neel Darpan': 1. It was written by Dinbandhu Mitr. 2. It portrayed the oppression of Indigo cultivators in Bengal and Bihar: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 In context of the policies of the British-Indian government, the term 'imperial preferences' refers to which of the following?
	Special privileges given to the British Imports.
	Favouring British arms manufacturers in buying supplies for the Indian Army.
	Unofficial reservation of higher offices in the Civil Services for the British youth
	Giving guaranteed return to the British investments in India

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following was/were among the weaknesses in the development of modern industries during the colonial period: 1. Most of the modern Indian industries were owned or controlled by the British capital or managing agencies. 2. The railway policy of the government discriminated against the Indian enterprises. 3. Indian industrial landscape mostly consisted of consumer goods only. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following was/were among the causes for the deterioration of agriculture? 1. Ruination of handicraft industry 2. Absentee landlordism 3. Increasing indebtedness 4. Linking Indian agriculture with the foreign market Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1, 2 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only
	2, 3 and 4 only
	1, 3 and 4 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the state of agriculture in the Ryotwari areas: 1. Due to the absence of zamindars in this system, the position of peasantry was much better in the Ryotwari areas. 2. The high level of indebtedness in the Ryotwari areas was mainly caused by the growing commercialisation of agriculture in these areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following was/were among the causes for ruination of artisans and craftsmen during the colonial period: 1. One way free trade with Britain 2. Export of raw materials from India 3. Disappearance of Indian rulers and their courts 4. Arrival of new technologies and modern industries from Britain Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following events took place during the reign of Viceroy Lord Lytton? 1. Ilbert Bill Controversy 2. Passage of Vernacular Press Act 3. Delhi Durbar Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	2 and 3 only
	1 and 3 only
	3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Act of 1861 was important in the constitutional history. Consider the following statements: i. The executive council of Governor General was added a fifth finance member. ii. Introduction of Portfolio System iii. Act of 1861 established representative government Choose the correct statement:
	Only i and ii
	Only ii and iii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The growth of Indian Constitution is largely the story of political disaffection with council reform. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Council Act 1892: i. The significant features of the act was the introduction of indirect election. ii. The councils at both levels were to have power of discussing budget. Choose the correct statement:
	Only i
	Only ii
	Both i and ii
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Landholders' Society was one of the earliest public organisations set up in the modern India. 2. Sayyid Ahmad Khan founded the Scientific Society. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the East India Association: 1. t was organised by Dadabhai Naoroji. 2. It was based in London and it had no branches in India. 3. Its main purpose was to influence the British public opinion to promote Indian welfare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the first session of Indian National Congress: 1. It was chaired by A O. Hume due to his pioneering work in the direction of setting up the Indian National Congress as an all India body. 2. It was held in Calcutta, which was the capital of British India at that time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 'The Safety Valve' theory pertains to which of the following?
	Formation of Congress
	Maintaining a buffer state between British-India and enemy countries
	Allowing elections in the local bodies
	Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following were among the demands made by the moderate leaders on the colonial government? 1. Expansion of legislative councils 2. Active government support for rapid industrilisation 3. Increasing the intake of Indians in the higher civil services 4. Press freedom Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below: Assertion (A) : Moderate leaders sought to educate the British public opinion also. Reason (R): Moderate leaders believed that the British people wanted to be just to India.
	Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of option A
	Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of option A
	A is correct and R is incorrect.
	A is incorrect and R is correct.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was set up by Justice Ranade. 2. Surendra Nath Banerjee founded the Indian Association. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements about the religious ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy are correct? i. He believed in monotheism, the doctrine of unity of godhead. ii. He considered the Vedas to be internal and infallible. iii. He laid the emphasis on human reason and rationality in all religious matters. iv. He opposed idol worship. Select the answer from the codes given below:
	i, ii and iii
	i, iii and iv
	ii, iii and iv
	i, ii and iv

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements about the Native Marriages Act of 1872 are incorrect? 1. It was popularly known as the Civil Marriages Act. 2. It was passed by Lord Lytton. 3. It legalized the Brahmo marriages. 4. It fixed the marriageable age for girls and boys at 18 and 20 respectively. Select the answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2
	2 and 3
	3 and 4
	2 and 4

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following were the main objectives of the Theosophical Society? 1. To form a universal brotherhood of man. 2. To spread Christianity in the world. 3. To promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies. 4. To make a systematic investigation into the mystic potencies of life and matter, known as Occultism Select the answer from the codes given below:
	1, 2 and 3
	2, 3 and 4
	1, 2 and 4
	1, 3 and 4

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements about Swami Vivekananda are correct? 1. He popularized his guru's universal message of Vedanta and tried to put it in a form that would suit the needs of contemporary society. 2. He stressed social action without which knowledge was useless in the world. 3. He proclaimed the essential oneness of all religions. 4. He declared Vedanta to be a fully rational system. Select the answer from the codes given below:
	1, 2 and 3
	2, 3 and 4
	1, 3 and 4
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements about the 'Great Split' in the Arya Samaj are correct? 1. It occurred in 1892 over the question of the system of education to be followed. 2. The gurukula section advocated the adoption of the ancient system of Hindu education. 3. The college section advocated the spread of English education. 4. The gurukula section was led by Lala Lajpat Rai and the college by Lala Hans Raj. Select the answer from the codes given below:
	1, 2 and 3
	2, 3 and 4
	1, 2 and 4
	1, 3 and 4

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements about Jyotiba Phule are correct? 1. He came from the low caste of 'Mahar' in Maharashtra but was well-educated. 2. He founded the Satyashodak movement in 1870's. 3. He proclaimed the need to save the lower caste from the hypocritical Brahmins and their opportunistic scriptures. 4. He founded a newspaper- New India in 1880. Select the answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2
	3 and 4
	2 and 3
	1 and 4

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following was/were associated with the Prarthana Samaj? 1. R. G. Bhandarkar 2. Mahadev Govind Ranade 3. Viresalingam Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Ramakrishna Paramhansa: 1. He was a humanist. 2. He was a rationalist. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Arya Samaj:
	Arya Samaj opposed idolatry, casteism and other forms of religious orthodoxy.
	It was founded later than Ramakrishna Mission.
	Arya Samaj strongly criticised priestly domination and Puranic teachings.
	It advocated a rational interpretation of Vedas, which was otherwise considered to be infallible.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Madam Annie Besant: 1. She founded the Theosophical society. 2. She was one of the founders of Banaras Hindu University. 3. She believed in the doctrine of transmigration of soul. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3
	3 only
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the ideology of Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan: 1. He tried to interpret Quran in the light of rationalism. 2. He gave primacy to Quran over human reason. 3. He was a strong advocate of modern education. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following was/were among the main defining features of socio-religious reforms movement during 19th century? 1. Rationalism 2. Humanism 3. A narrow social base 4. Appeal to the past Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 4 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Gandhiji founded the All India Harijan Sangh. 2. Dr. Ambedkar founded the All India Depressed Classes Association. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following was not an objective for Indian National Congress when it was founded?
	Attainment of complete independence from the British.
	Promotion of cordial relations among the nationalist workers from different parts of the country.
	Development and consolidation of the feeling of national unity.
	Formulation of the popular demands and their presentation before the British Government.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 One of the main causes for the rise and growth of the Indian National Congress was the grievances of several sections of the Indian society, except a few, against the British. Which of the following sections were the exceptions? 1. Peasants and artisans 2. Landlords 3. Middle classes and Intelligentsia 4. Workers and industrialists 5. Moneylenders and traditional intellectuals Select the answer from the codes given below:
	2 and 4 only
	3 and 5 only
	4 and 5 only
	2 and 5 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who was the profounder of the doctrine of 'Passive Resistance'?
	B G. Tilak
	Aurobindo Ghosh
	G.K. Gokhale
	M.K. Gandhi

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The extremists method of 'Passive Resistance' did not include : 1. Refusal to co-operate with the government. 2. Sending petitions to the government. 3. Boycott of government service, courts, schools and colleges. 4. Refusal to pay rents to the zamindars. Select the answer from the codes given below:
	2 only
	1 and 2
	4 only
	2 and 4

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to Bal Gangadhar Tilak: 1. He founded the Marathi newspaper, 'Mahratta'. 2. He started the 'Shivaji festival' to preach nationalism among the Marathi youth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the extremist strand of 'Indian National Congress': 1. It was led by the leaders like Aurobindo Ghosh. 2. They believed that India cannot depend on the British for its development and must seize its own freedom. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 It is believed that with the 'Swadeshi Movement' of 1905, Indian Freedom Struggle entered into a new phase. Which of the following factors may have contributed to this transition: 1. Leadership of the national movement changed hands. 2. Constitutionalism was replaced by mass-movement. 3. The effects of the movement were felt across the country. 4. Peasantry participated in the Swadeshi Movement on a large scale. 5. People started demanding 'Purna Swaraj' then onwards. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 4 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Freedom fighters	Region
1. Ajit Singh	Punjab
2. Lala Lajpat Rai	Bengal
3. Harisarvottam Rao	Bombay

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. It was for the first time during the Swadeshi Movement that revolutionary activists began to assassinate unpopular officials. 2. V. D Savarkar started 'Abhinav Bharat', a secret organisation of revolutionaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the reasons for split in the Congress in Surat Convention: 1. Moderate leaders wanted to limit the mass movement to Bengal only. 2. Extremist leaders wanted to widen the horizon of mass movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following were/was among the leaders of Ahrar Movement, a radical nationalist movement among the Muslim youth? 1. Hakim Ajmal Khan 2. Aga Khan 3. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following published the 'Al Hilal' newspaper?
	Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
	Muhammad Ali Jinnah
	Hasan Imam
	Mahatma Gandhi

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Home Rule Movement: 1. It was organised by two different Home Rule Leagues. 2. These movements were carried out under the aegis of Indian National Congress. 3. Home Rule Movement demanded complete independence for India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Ghadar movement: 1. It was based out of North America but it had active members across the globe. 2. The Ghadarites wanted to violently overthrow British rule from India. 3. They sought to take advantage of the situation created by World War I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following was/were involved in the Ghadar movement? 1. Subedar Dundey Khan 2. Sohan Singh Bhakna 3. Madam Cama Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	2 only
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 For which of the following reasons is the Lucknow Session of Indian National Congress remembered? 1. Reunion between moderate and extremist factions 2. Lucknow Pact 3. Launch of Home Rule Movement Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3
	3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The reform 1909 afforded no answer and could afford no answer to the Indian political problem. Consider the following statements: i. Introduction of separate electorate for the Muslim. ii. Introduction of direct election to the Legislative Councils. iii. One Indian was nominated to the Council of the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs. Choose the correct statement:
	Only i
	Only i and ii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Paris Peace Conference pertains to the post-World War I negotiations for various peace treaties. 2. Bolshevik Revolution took place in Russia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Government of India Act, 1919: 1. It came in the wake of the scheme for constitutional reforms, popularly known as the Montague-Chelmsford reforms. 2. It introduced the concept of diarchy in the provincial governments. 3. It introduced a bicameral legislature at the centre. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Rowlatt Act: 1. It was passed in order to suppress the masses angered by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 2. It effectively suspended the legal principle of 'Habeas Corpus'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Satyagraha	Opponent
1. Ahmedabad Mill Strike	Capitalist
2. Champaran Satragraha	Indigo Planters
3. Kheda Satyagraha	Government

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements regarding August Declaration of 1917: i. This declaration talks about responsible government. ii. According to this declaration, the policy of British government was that of increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
	Only i
	Only ii
	Both a and b
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Khilafat movement: 1. It started on the issue of mistreatment of the Caliph. 2. Gandhiji was given 'Kaiser-i-Hind' title for his services during World War I, which he returned when the Khilafat movement started. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Minto-Morley Reform was passed not with the intention of establishing a parliamentary system in India. Consider the following points with regard to the Act of 1919: i. Introduction of Dyarchy in the provinces. ii. Women were not given right to vote. iii. A bicameral arrangement was introduced. iv. The Governor General of state would control affairs relating to Government of India Choose the correct statements:
	Only i, ii and iii
	Only ii, iii and iv
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Nagpur Session of Congress in 1920 is remembered for which of the following changes to the Congress organisation? 1. Provincial Congress Committees were reorganized on the basis of linguistic areas. 2. A Working Committee was set up so as to enable the Congress to function as a continuous political organisation. 3. Congress formally adopted the method of mass movement to meet its political goals. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	2 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 'Akali' movement: 1. It was going on alongside the Civil Disobedience Movement. 2. It sought to free the Gurdwaras from the clutches of corrupt mahants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. After the Non-Cooperation Movement was called off, a section of congress leaders, called 'No-Changers', advocated that nationalists should end the boycott of legislative councils and another section called 'Swarajists' opposed the council entry. 2. The Swarajists were led by the leaders like C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who was the first Indian speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly?
	Vithalbhai J. Patel
	Motilal Nehru
	Satyendranath Sinha
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to a group called 'Responsivists', within the Central Legislative Assembly during the 1920s: 1. It was a faction of the Swarajist Party. 2. It was led by Madan Mohan Malviya, among others. 3. This group offered cooperation to the government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the status of national movement during 1920s: 1. Many socialists and communist groups came into existence in the 1920s. 2. There was the rise of radical left wing within the Congress. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following was/were associated with the communist movement during the national freedom struggle? 1. M. N. Roy 2. S. A Dange 3. Muzaffar Ahmed Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Hindustan Republican Association: 1. It advocated an armed revolution. 2. Its members were prosecuted by the government in the Kakori Conspiracy Case. 3. This organisation later changed its name to 'Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.' Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	3 only
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Bhagat Singh threw bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly to protest against the death of Lala Lajpat Rai in a 'lathi charge'. 2. Bhagat wrote a pamphlet titled, 'Why, I am an atheist?' Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 'Meerut Conspiracy Case': 1. It involved a large scale arrest of communist and trade union leaders. 2. Some Englishmen were also tried in this case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 'Simon Commission': 1. It was officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission. 2. Its constitution was provided for in the Government of India Act, 1919 itself. 3. It was constituted a few years in advance of its scheduled timing. 4. It was boycotted by the Congress but welcomed by the Muslim League. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1, 2 and 3 only
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Nehru Report, which was a proposed constitutional scheme for India, consisted of which of the following principles? 1. Dominion Status 2. Unitary Structure 3. Adult Franchise 4. Separate Electorate Choose the correct answer from codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	3 and 4 only
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 4 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 In which of the following sessions of Congress was the goal of 'purna swaraj' (complete independence) officially adopted?
	Calcutta Session
	Lahore Session
	Karachi Session
	Amritsar Session

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 'Khudai Khidmatgars': 1. It was a society which was more popularly known as the 'Red Shirts'. 2. Under the leadership of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, they were committed to the non-violent freedom struggle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider following statements: 1. Round Table Conferences were held to discuss, among other things, the report of the Simon Commission. 2. Gandhi-Irwin Pact was concluded so that Congress could participate in the Third Round Table Conference. 3. Gandhi himself attended the Second Round Table Conference. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the statements given below is incorrect with respect to the Government of India Act, 1935?
	It was a product of the Round Table Conferences.
	The Act provided for an All India Federation.
	It abolished diarchy in the provinces and provided a responsible government in provinces.
	Bitterly opposed to many of the provisions of this Act, Congress decided not to participate in the provincial elections held as per the scheme of this act.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Who among the following was/were part of the leadership of Congress Socialist Party? 1. Jai Prakash Narayan 2. Acharya Narendra Dev 3. P C Joshi Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only
	3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The aim of the Cripps Mission to India was to
	Appease the Indian public opinion
	Appease the American people
	Decentralise the power to States
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following is NOT true regarding 'cabinet mission' proposals? 1. It recommended partition of British India into India and Pakistan. 2. It proposed a weak central government controlling only foreign affairs, defence and communications. 3. It recommended a loose three tier confederation. 4. Princely states formed the third tier of the confederation. 5. Under the plan grouping was made compulsory. Select the correct code :
	2, 3 and 4 only
	1, 4 and 5 only
	2 and 3 only
	3, 4 and 5 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following statements is/are NOT true with reference to 'Nehru report'?
	India would be given Dominion Status.
	There would be NO separate electorates.
	The draft report defined Citizenship and Fundamental rights.
	India would be a federal state with presidential type of government where Governor General would be head of the state.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 'British Indian Advocate' is a:
	A book written by Dada Bhai Naroji.
	A newspaper published by Surendranath Banerjee in Calcutta
	Pamphlet published by the supporters of India house in the Great Britain.
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 After the provincial elections of 1937, Congress ministries in provinces took steps in defending and extending civil liberties. Which one among the following was not such a step?
	All the restrictions on the press were removed.
	Ban on the communist party revoked.
	Confiscated arms were returned and forfeited arms licenses were restored.
	Police powers were curbed.

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Congress of Oppressed Nationalities: 1. It was organised by the Indian National Congress to coordinate and plan the common struggle of colonised countries against imperialism. 2. Indian National Congress was represented by Jawaharlal Nehru in this conference. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Government of India Act 1935 was the longest British Act of Parliament ever enacted by that time. Consider the following statements: i. Passed on the recommendations of the Simon Commission ii. Establishment of All India Federation iii. Act introduces Dyarchy at Province iv. Federal Court was established Choose the correct statement:
	Only i, ii and iii
	Only ii, iii and iv
	Only i, ii and iv
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements: 1. Under no circumstances, Congress was willing to participate in World War II, because it thought that it was a fight between two imperialists group fighting to secure more colonies. 2. Arrival of Cripps Mission was a direct consequence of Japanese onslaught in South-east Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the 'Quit India' Movement: 1. It started due to the failure of Cripps Mission in solving the constitutional deadlock. 2. There was lots of violence by the masses during the movement. 3. Quit India movement was surprisingly short lived yet it demonstrated the depth that nationalistic feeling had reached the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 and 2 only
	1 and 3 only
	1, 2 and 3
	2 and 3 only

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements regarding the recommendation of Simon Commission: i. It should be a federal constitution ii. The provinces should not be given full autonomy including law. iii. The government of India should have no control over the high court. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
	Only i
	Only ii and iii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 During the course of the 2nd World War, in order to secure the cooperation of the Indians, the British Government made an announcement on 8 August, 1940, which came to be known as the 'August Offer'. Consider the following statements: i. Dominion status as the objective for India ii. No future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
	Only i
	Only ii
	Both i and ii
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Gandhi launched Individual Satyagraha against involving Indians in Second World War. Consider the following statements: i. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Satyagrahi and was imprisoned for four months. ii. 'Delhi Chalo Movement' was part of the satyagraha. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
	Only i
	Only ii
	Both i and ii
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The 'Quit India' or 'Bharat Choro' was the simple slogan which launched the legendary struggle and is also known by the name of 'August Revolution'. Consider the following statements: i. Gandhi gave the famous mantra of 'Do or Die'. ii. It was characterized by terrorist activities by educated youth. iii. First parallel government was formed under Chitu Pandey in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
	Only i
	Only ii and iii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 The Shimla Conference marks a break down in Indian political history. Consider the following statements: i. First time that negotiations failed not on the basic political issues but on the communal issue ii. Failure of Shimla Conference was the victory of Muslim League Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
	Only i
	Only ii
	Both i and ii
	None of the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements regarding Cabinet Mission Plan: i. Cabinet mission rejected the two-nation theory of Muslim League. ii. Only three subjects i.e. Foreign Affairs, Defense and Communication were reserved for the Centre. iii. The provinces were free to form the groups and the each group could determine among themselves the provincial subjects to be taken in common. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
	Only i
	Only ii and iii
	Only i and iii
	All the above

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Which of the following leaders was/were involved with the Indian National Army (INA): 1. Rash Behari Bose 2. General Mohan Singh 3. Subhash Chandra Bose Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
	1 and 3 only
	2 and 3 only
	3 only
	1, 2 and 3

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the changed scenario of national movement post- WWII: 1. A shift in the global balance of power had considerably weakened Britain's hand in dealing with the freedom movement of India. 2. Indian armed forces, hitherto relatively insulated from the national movement, were increasingly becoming restless. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 In which of the following areas was a plebiscite held to determine its allocation to India or Pakistan?
	Sylhet
	Sindh
	North West Frontier Province
	Both 'a' and 'c'

HistoryDate Added: 2022-05-21 Consider the following statements with respect to the Cabinet Mission Plan: 1. It was only an attempt to decide the modalities of the transfer of power to the new government for the question of complete independence that was already settled. 2. It sought to give concrete shape to the offer made by the Cripps Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
	1 only
	2 only
	Both 1 and 2
	Neither 1 nor 2