Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The Arya Samaj Movement gave self-confidence and self-reliance to the HindusReason (R): The Arya Samaj Movement undermined the belief in the superiority of White Race.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

Behramji Malabari and M, G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization

Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government

Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose

Behramji Malabari and M, G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization

None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context

Match the following:(a)The London Indian Society(i)W.C. Banerjee was its secretary(b)East India Association(ii)A Committee of retired English officials(c)Indian Society(iii)Ananda - Mohan Bose(d)Sarvajanik Sabha(iv)Started originally as Poona Association

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)

(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)

(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)

Assertion (A): In some places, Artisans and craftsmen participated in the revolt of 1857.Reason (R): The British Economic policy destroyed Indian Village Industries and Handicrafts.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?

South Indian Liberal Federation

Dutch East India Company established its factory at Patna in which year?

None of the above/More than one of the above

Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Consider the statements (A) and (B) about Mahalwari and Ryotwari system of revenues and choose the correct answer.(A) The Mahalwari was devised for North-Western provinces of Bengal presidency, while the Ryotwari was devised for British territories in South.(B) While in Mahalwari, village headman collected and paid revenue of the whole village to the company, in Ryotwari direct settlements was made with cultivators.

Neither (A) nor (B) correctly explain differences between the two revenue systems.

Only (A) correctly explains differences between the two revenue systems.

Only (B) correctly explains differences between the two revenue systems.

Both (A) and (B) correctly explain differences between the two revenue systems.

Neither (A) nor (B) correctly explain differences between the two revenue systems.

During the British rule in India Holt Mackenzie was known for ______.

use of English Language in Education

Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.A garrison town refers to:

A place where goods from different production centres are sold.

Land adjacent to a city that supplies goods to it.

A fortified settlement with soldiers.

A place where goods from different production centres are sold.

A town on an important trading port.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer:a. The new variety of activity in India therefore called for the transformation of a traditionally and mentally subject society into one receptive to democratic ideas and responding to the call for agitation.b. It was an arduous and stupendous task.

Neither of the statements is correct

Both the statements are correct and statement b is the correct explanation of statement a

Neither of the statements is correct

Both the statements are correct but statement b is not the correct explanation of statement a

Statement a is correct but statement b is incorrect

In which of these battles did the English defeat Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal?

Third Battle of Panipat in 1761

141 + Mcqs in Modern India (Pre-Congress Phase) in General Knowledge Page 3 McqOptions

101.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The Arya Samaj Movement gave self-confidence and self-reliance to the HindusReason (R): The Arya Samaj Movement undermined the belief in the superiority of White Race.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
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 the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true but (R) is false
D.	(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer» C. (A) is true but (R) is false

Discussion

102.	Arrange the following was chronological:(a) First Anglo Mysore War(b) Third Carnatic War(c) First Anglo Maratha War(d) First Anglo-Shik War
A.	(b), (a), (c), (d)
B.	(c), (d), (b), (a)
C.	(d), (a), (b), (c)
D.	(a), (b), (c), (d)
Answer» B. (c), (d), (b), (a)

Discussion

103.	During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
A.	Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government
B.	Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose
C.	Behramji Malabari and M, G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization
D.	None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
Answer» C. Behramji Malabari and M, G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization

Discussion

104.	In 1756, who among the following rulers attacked the Fort William and imprisoned the British men and women in a small cell which later became known as Black Hole of Calcutta?
A.	Shuja-ud-Daulah
B.	Nizam-ud-Daulah
C.	Siraj-ud-Daulah
D.	Mubarak-ud-Daulah
Answer» D. Mubarak-ud-Daulah

Discussion

105.	In which of the following years did Sir John Lawrence officially declare Simla as the summer capital of the British empire?
A.	1872
B.	1867
C.	1870
D.	1864
Answer» E.

Discussion

106.	Consider the following:1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of the nature of the soil and the quality of crops2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chiliesWhich of the above was/were introduced into India by the British?
A.	1 only
B.	1 and 2
C.	2 and 3
D.	None of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

107.	Match the following:(a)The London Indian Society(i)W.C. Banerjee was its secretary(b)East India Association(ii)A Committee of retired English officials(c)Indian Society(iii)Ananda - Mohan Bose(d)Sarvajanik Sabha(iv)Started originally as Poona Association
A.	(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
B.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
C.	(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D.	(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
Answer» B. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)

Discussion

108.	Assertion (A): In some places, Artisans and craftsmen participated in the revolt of 1857.Reason (R): The British Economic policy destroyed Indian Village Industries and Handicrafts.
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
B.	(A) is true, but (R) is false
C.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
D.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer» C. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Discussion

109.	After the defeat of the Sikhs in the year 1849, the present day Haryana was annexed to the ______________.
A.	Rajputs
B.	Peshawars
C.	Marathas
D.	British
Answer» E.

Discussion

110.	'Bodhan Doua' was the Commander (Senapati) of
A.	Shahgarh King Bakhatwali
B.	Banpur King Mardan Singh
C.	Hirapur King Hirdeshah
D.	Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi
Answer» B. Banpur King Mardan Singh

Discussion

111.	In which year was the East India Company established?
A.	In 1600
B.	In 1604
C.	In 1610
D.	In 1616
Answer» B. In 1604

Discussion

112.	Political leadership of which country is known as 'Princeling'?
A.	Japan
B.	Thailand
C.	China
D.	Belgium
Answer» D. Belgium

Discussion

113.	In 1853, India's first passenger train runs between?
A.	Bombay to Pune
B.	Calcutta to Alipur
C.	Bombay to Thane
D.	Calcutta to Damdam
Answer» D. Calcutta to Damdam

Discussion

114.	Consider the following statements:Cornwallis permanent land settlement of Bengal:a) Recognised Zamindars as the owners of the landb) Put the ryots under the mercy of zamindarsc) Secured a stable income for the companyd) Made zamindars allies of the East India company
A.	a & d
B.	b, c & d
C.	a, b & c
D.	a & c
Answer» B. b, c & d

Discussion

115.	'Manikarnika' was the original name of which one of the following freedom fighters?
A.	Madam Cama
B.	Kittur Chennamma
C.	Sarojini Naidu
D.	Rani Lakshmibai
Answer» E.

Discussion

116.	In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?
A.	All India Home Rule League
B.	Hindu Mahasabha
C.	South Indian Liberal Federation
D.	The Servants of India Society
Answer» B. Hindu Mahasabha

Discussion

117.	Consider the following statements about the early modern technology in India:1. The Portuguese brought European movable metal types to Goa in 1550.2. The first Indian script of which types were prepared was Tamil.3. The English Company's first experiment with printed press was at Calcutta4. The English Company imported printing press to India in 1674-75 at the request of Bhimji Parak.Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 and 3
C.	3 and 4
D.	1, 2 and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

118.	Dutch East India Company established its factory at Patna in which year?
A.	1601
B.	1632
C.	1774
D.	1651
E.	None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» C. 1774

Discussion

119.	Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list:List - IList -IIA. Treaty of Allahabad1. 1782B. Treaty of Mangalore2. 1784C. Treaty of Salbai3. 1769D. Treaty of Madras4. 1765
A.	A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1
B.	A -2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
C.	A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3
D.	A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3
Answer» D. A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3

Discussion

120.	Govind Babaji Joshi was a remarkable social worker in the second half of 19th century Maharashtra. He established _____ which had in 1862 pioneered a Co-operative Credit Society.
A.	Mumbai Association
B.	Vasai Association
C.	Thane Association
D.	Western India Association
Answer» C. Thane Association

Discussion

121.	Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Consider the statements (A) and (B) about Mahalwari and Ryotwari system of revenues and choose the correct answer.(A) The Mahalwari was devised for North-Western provinces of Bengal presidency, while the Ryotwari was devised for British territories in South.(B) While in Mahalwari, village headman collected and paid revenue of the whole village to the company, in Ryotwari direct settlements was made with cultivators.
A.	Only (A) correctly explains differences between the two revenue systems.
B.	Only (B) correctly explains differences between the two revenue systems.
C.	Both (A) and (B) correctly explain differences between the two revenue systems.
D.	Neither (A) nor (B) correctly explain differences between the two revenue systems.
Answer» D. Neither (A) nor (B) correctly explain differences between the two revenue systems.

Discussion

122.	During the British rule in India Holt Mackenzie was known for ______.
A.	Mahalwari system
B.	Ryotwari system
C.	Permanent settlement
D.	use of English Language in Education
Answer» B. Ryotwari system

Discussion

123.	______ was the first place in Rajasthan where the Revolt of 1857 started.
A.	Nasirabad
B.	Gangapur
C.	kota
D.	Beelwada
Answer» B. Gangapur

Discussion

124.	Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.A garrison town refers to:
A.	Land adjacent to a city that supplies goods to it.
B.	A fortified settlement with soldiers.
C.	A place where goods from different production centres are sold.
D.	A town on an important trading port.
Answer» C. A place where goods from different production centres are sold.

Discussion

125.	Pick out the association for women which was the first to be founded by the women, from the following.
A.	Arya Mahila Samaj
B.	Bharat Mahila Parishad
C.	The Muslim Women's Association
D.	Bharat Stree Mahamandal
Answer» B. Bharat Mahila Parishad

Discussion

126.	During 1857 Sepoy mutiny the Moghul emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was arrested by
A.	William Hodson
B.	John Nicholson
C.	Sir Hugh Rose
D.	Colin Campbell
Answer» B. John Nicholson

Discussion

127.	In which year was India's first cotton textile industry set up in Ghusuri near Kolkata?
A.	1818
B.	1821
C.	1819
D.	1823
Answer» B. 1821

Discussion

128.	In which year was the Vernacular Press Act passed?
A.	In 1890
B.	In 1878
C.	In 1877
D.	In 1887
Answer» C. In 1877

Discussion

129.	Dr. Burgula Rama Krishna Rao wrote a lengthy letter making his stand on separate Telangana to the Congress President. Who among the following was then the President of Congress?
A.	D.K Barvah
B.	H.N. Bahuguna
C.	J.B. Kriplani
D.	U.N. Debhar
Answer» E.

Discussion

130.	On the request of _____ Jyotiba Phule opened a branch of Satyashodhak Samaj in Mumbai in 1874.
A.	Vyanku Kalewar
B.	Krishnarao Bhalekar
C.	Meghaji Lokhande
D.	Vitthal Shinde
Answer» C. Meghaji Lokhande

Discussion

131.	During the British Colonial period, Haryana was administered as a part of which province?
A.	Punjab
B.	Bengal
C.	Bombay
D.	Madras
Answer» B. Bengal

Discussion

132.	Awadh was one of the last territories to be annexed by British. In 1801, a subsidiary alliance was imposed on Awadh and in _______, it was taken over.
A.	1858
B.	1802
C.	1856
D.	1811
Answer» D. 1811

Discussion

133.	Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I List – II A. Indian Arm Act 1. 1876 B. Royal Title Act 2. 1878 C. Indian High Court Act 3. 1869 D. Indian Divorce Act 4. 1861
A.	(A) 2, (B) 3, (C) 1, (D) 4
B.	(A) 3, (B) 1, (C) 2, (D) 4
C.	(A) 1, (B) 2, (C) 3, (D) 4
D.	(A) 2, (B) 1, (C) 4, (D) 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

134.	In 1877 the entrance age to ICS was reduced from 21 to ______
A.	17
B.	18
C.	19
D.	20
Answer» D. 20

Discussion

135.	Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer:a. The new variety of activity in India therefore called for the transformation of a traditionally and mentally subject society into one receptive to democratic ideas and responding to the call for agitation.b. It was an arduous and stupendous task.
A.	Both the statements are correct and statement b is the correct explanation of statement a
B.	Neither of the statements is correct
C.	Both the statements are correct but statement b is not the correct explanation of statement a
D.	Statement a is correct but statement b is incorrect
Answer» B. Neither of the statements is correct

Discussion

136.	In which battle was Siraj Ud–Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?
A.	Battle of Plassey
B.	Battle of Buxer
C.	Battle of Panipat
D.	Battle of Haldighati
Answer» B. Battle of Buxer

Discussion

137.	'East India Company' was formed in which year?
A.	1602
B.	1600
C.	1605
D.	1598
Answer» C. 1605

Discussion

138.	After the Revolt of 1857, the British Parliament took away the power to govern India from East India Company and the title of Empress of India was assumed by:
A.	Queen Charlotte
B.	Queen Elizabeth
C.	Queen Isabella
D.	Queen Victoria
Answer» E.

Discussion

139.	By which act British Govt. abolished the monopoly of East India Company on trading of tea and sugar?
A.	Regulating act - 1773
B.	Pit’s India act - 1784
C.	Charter act - 1813
D.	Charter act - 1833
Answer» E.

Discussion

140.	Fill in the blank:In ________, the rights of the tenants on land in Bengal and Bihar were given by the Bengal Tenancy Act.
A.	1885
B.	1886
C.	1889
D.	1900
Answer» B. 1886

Discussion

141.	In which of these battles did the English defeat Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal?
A.	Battle of Plassey in 1757
B.	Battle of Wandiwash in 1760
C.	Third Battle of Panipat in 1761
D.	Battle of Buxar in 1764
Answer» B. Battle of Wandiwash in 1760

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

Arrange the following was chronological:(a) First Anglo Mysore War(b) Third Carnatic War(c) First Anglo Maratha War(d) First Anglo-Shik War

During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

In 1756, who among the following rulers attacked the Fort William and imprisoned the British men and women in a small cell which later became known as Black Hole of Calcutta?

In which of the following years did Sir John Lawrence officially declare Simla as the summer capital of the British empire?

Consider the following:1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of the nature of the soil and the quality of crops2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chiliesWhich of the above was/were introduced into India by the British?

Match the following:(a)The London Indian Society(i)W.C. Banerjee was its secretary(b)East India Association(ii)A Committee of retired English officials(c)Indian Society(iii)Ananda - Mohan Bose(d)Sarvajanik Sabha(iv)Started originally as Poona Association

Assertion (A): In some places, Artisans and craftsmen participated in the revolt of 1857.Reason (R): The British Economic policy destroyed Indian Village Industries and Handicrafts.

After the defeat of the Sikhs in the year 1849, the present day Haryana was annexed to the ______________.

'Bodhan Doua' was the Commander (Senapati) of

In which year was the East India Company established?

Political leadership of which country is known as 'Princeling'?

In 1853, India's first passenger train runs between?

Consider the following statements:Cornwallis permanent land settlement of Bengal:a) Recognised Zamindars as the owners of the landb) Put the ryots under the mercy of zamindarsc) Secured a stable income for the companyd) Made zamindars allies of the East India company

'Manikarnika' was the original name of which one of the following freedom fighters?

In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?

Dutch East India Company established its factory at Patna in which year?

Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list:List - IList -IIA. Treaty of Allahabad1. 1782B. Treaty of Mangalore2. 1784C. Treaty of Salbai3. 1769D. Treaty of Madras4. 1765

Govind Babaji Joshi was a remarkable social worker in the second half of 19th century Maharashtra. He established _____ which had in 1862 pioneered a Co-operative Credit Society.

During the British rule in India Holt Mackenzie was known for ______.

______ was the first place in Rajasthan where the Revolt of 1857 started.

Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.A garrison town refers to:

Pick out the association for women which was the first to be founded by the women, from the following.

During 1857 Sepoy mutiny the Moghul emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was arrested by

In which year was India's first cotton textile industry set up in Ghusuri near Kolkata?

In which year was the Vernacular Press Act passed?

Dr. Burgula Rama Krishna Rao wrote a lengthy letter making his stand on separate Telangana to the Congress President. Who among the following was then the President of Congress?

On the request of _____ Jyotiba Phule opened a branch of Satyashodhak Samaj in Mumbai in 1874.

During the British Colonial period, Haryana was administered as a part of which province?

Awadh was one of the last territories to be annexed by British. In 1801, a subsidiary alliance was imposed on Awadh and in _______, it was taken over.

Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I List – II A. Indian Arm Act 1. 1876 B. Royal Title Act 2. 1878 C. Indian High Court Act 3. 1869 D. Indian Divorce Act 4. 1861

In 1877 the entrance age to ICS was reduced from 21 to ______

In which battle was Siraj Ud–Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?

'East India Company' was formed in which year?

After the Revolt of 1857, the British Parliament took away the power to govern India from East India Company and the title of Empress of India was assumed by:

By which act British Govt. abolished the monopoly of East India Company on trading of tea and sugar?

Fill in the blank:In ________, the rights of the tenants on land in Bengal and Bihar were given by the Bengal Tenancy Act.

In which of these battles did the English defeat Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal?