Q. Which of the following statements was not a feature of the Permanent Settlement Act? (a) Zamindars were made the legal proprietors of land (b) Most landlords did not take interest in the improvement of land (c) The state was assured of a fixed income (d) One-sixth of the produce was given to the government […]

Q. British rule introduced a new system of education in India, chiefly because they wanted to (a) provide a class of office workers for the company. (b) promote the work of Christian missionaries. (c) create an awareness of scientific and technical developments. (d) generate the capacity for self-government. Ans: (a) provide a class of office

Q. The ruler of which one of the following states was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance? (a) Awadh (b) Jhansi (c) Nagpur (d) Satara Ans: (a) Awadh Explanation: The ruler of Awadh (also known as Oudh) was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance. Awadh

Q. Who was the British Governor-General, who inflicted a decisive defeat on the Maratha confederation? (a) Warren Hastings (b) Lord Wellesley (c) Lord Hastings (d) Lord Minto Ans: (a) Warren Hastings Explanation: Warren Hastings was the Governor-General of British India at that time. The British Forces were ultimately defeated in the series of battles that took