Q. Assertion (A): The Zamindari Settlement was introduced by Lord Cornwallis. Reason (R): The British desired to create a landed class in India for support. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct explanation of […]
Assertion (A): The Zamindari Settlement was introduced by Lord Cornwallis. Read More »
Q. Which one of the following was the most immediate factor for the spread of Swadeshi and Boycott agitation during the first decade of the present century? (a) Curzon’s attempt to control the Universities (b) Curzon’s design to curtail the sphere of local selfgovernment (c) Curzon’s partition of Bengal (d) Curzon’s plan to curb the
Q. The British rulers 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
Q. Albuquerque captured Goa from the ruler of (a) Bijapur (b) Golkonda (c) Ahmadnagar (d) Vijayanagar Ans: (a) Bijapur Explanation: Alfonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in the year 1510.
Q. Khilafat movement stressed on (a) Restoration of Turkish Khalipha as the head of Indian Muslims (b) Reservation of seats for Muslim community in Government services (c) Independent Pakistan (d) India’s Independence Ans: (a) Restoration of Turkish Khalipha as the head of Indian Muslims Explanation: The Khilafat movement stressed on (a) the restoration of the
Q. Montague – Chelmsford Reforms relate to (a) Dyarchy (b) Communalism (c) Provincial autonomy (d) None of the above Ans: (a) Dyarchy
Q. Lord Cornwallis introduced (a) Zamindari system (b) Mahalwari system (c) Mansabdari system (d) None of the above Ans: (a) Zamindari system Explanation: Lord Cornwallis introduced (a) Zamindari system. Lord Cornwallis, during his tenure as the Governor-General of India from 1786 to 1793, introduced significant land reforms in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. One of his
Q. Ghadar party’ in U.S.A. was formed by (a) V. D. Savarkar (b) Lala Har Dayal (c) Swami Varma (d) Raja Pratap Singh Ans: (b) Lala Har Dayal Explanation: The Ghadar Party in the United States was formed by (b) Lala Har Dayal. The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary organization founded by Indian nationalists in
Q. Ilbert Bill was prepared for abolishing judicial disqualification based on racial distinction. The bill was vehemently criticised by the Europeans living in India. Who was the Governor-General at that time? (a) Lord Ripon (b) Lord Dalhousie (c) Lord Curzon (d) Lord Chelmsford Ans: (a) Lord Ripon Explanation: The Governor-General at the time of the
Q. The purpose of Cripps’ Mission was (a) To give India dominion status. (b) To introduce provincial autonomy in India. (c) To discuss future setup for India on the basis of the Simon Commission report. (d) To suppress ‘Quit India’ Movement. Ans: (a) To give India dominion status.
