History Practice Test for IAS Prelims

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Question 1

In British India, what is ‘Dastak’ known for?

A	A permit exempting European traders, mostly of the British East India Company, from paying customs or transit duties on their private trade.
B	A permit regulating internal trade, mostly for Indian traders.
C	Fee charged by Indian rulers from European Traders when they trade into their territory
D	Fee charged by British government for the regulation of domestic trade.

Question 1 Explanation:

Dastak, in 18th-century Bengal, a permit exempting European traders, mostly of the British East India Company, from paying customs or transit duties on their private trade. The name came from the Persian word for “pass.” The practice was introduced by Robert Clive, one of the creators of British power in India, when he had Mir Jaʿfar installed as nawab of Bengal in 1757. The attempt of Mir Jaʿfar’s successor, Mir Qāsim, to annul the use of dastaks led to his overthrow in 1763–64 and the exercise of overt control of Bengal by the British. Free dastaks for private trade were finally abolished by Warren Hastings, governor of Bengal (1775). The system put the Indian trader at a grave disadvantage in competing with the European and was an important factor in the impoverishment of Bengal under early British rule

Question 2

Consider the following statements with respect to administration of Maratha and
Mughal Empires
1. The revenue system of Marathas was progressive unlike Mughals who were mainly
interested in raising revenues from the helpless peasantry.
2. Maratha failed to give sound administration to the people outside Maharashtra
while Mughal’s were more successful in effective administration.
Select the correct statement/s

A	Only 1
B	Only 2
C	Both
D	None

Question 2 Explanation:

Maratha Empire represented the same decadent social order as the Mughal Empire did and suffered from the same underlying weaknesses. They were less disciplined than the Mughal nobles. Their revenue system was similar to that of the Mughals as also was their administration. Like the Mughals, the Maratha rulers were also mainly interested in raising revenue from the helpless peasantry. For example, they too collected half of the agricultural produce as tax. Unlike Mughals, they failed even to give sound administration to the people outside Maharashtra. They could not inspire the Indian people with any higher degree of loyalty than the Mughal succeeded in doing.

Question 3

With reference to Mahalwari System, consider the following statements.

Local Zamindar was responsible, on behalf of all peasants, for the payment of land revenue.
The peasant was free to sell or mortgage their land.
The system was implemented in western part of United Provinces, Punjab, and some part of central Provinces.

Choose the correct options

A	1 and 2
B	1 and 3
C	2 and 3
D	All

Question 3 Explanation:

Zamindar was only the intermediate between peasant and government for the collection of revenue. The actual property rights were with the peasant itself.

Question 4

Consider the statements regarding India’s state of trade affairs in 18th century

There was a sharp decline in ‘Internal trade’ of India due to regular looting and foreign invasion.
India remained a land of extensive manufactures and became one of them main centres of world trade and industries at the dawn of 18th century.

Choose the correct code/s

A	Only 1
B	Only 2
C	Both
D	None

Question 4 Explanation:

Constant warfare and disruption of law and order in many areas during 18th century harmed the country’s internal trade. Many trading centres were looted by the contestants for power and by foreign invaders like Nadir Shah. Many of the trade routes were infested with organized bands of robbers, and traders and their caravans were regularly looted. Since India was on the whole self-sufficient in handicrafts and agricultural products, it did not import foreign goods on large scale. On the other hand, its industrial and agricultural goods had a steady market abroad. Even India remained a land of extensive manufactures. Indian artisans enjoyed fame all the world over for their skill. India was still a large scale exporter of cotton and silk fabrics. It is said by Peter the Great of Russia- “ the commerce of India is the commerce of the world and he, who can exclusively command it is the dictator of Europe”

Question 5

The social and cultural life of 18th century India can be best depicted by

Non uniformity of cultural and social patterns all over the country.
Friendly relations between the Hindus and the Muslims were a very healthy feature of life in 18th century India.
The Indian mind of 18th century was tied to tradition and superstitions.

Select the correct code/s

A	1 and 2
B	2 and 3
C	1, 2 and 3
D	1 and 3

Question 5 Explanation:

All the statements are correct regarding 18th century India.

Question 6

By signing the famous ‘Subsidiary Alliance’, Indian state virtually lost control over most of their rights. Which among the following can best represent the status of Indian states under ‘Subsidiary Alliance’?

Lost control over sovereignty in external and internal matters
Limited rights in defence and foreign relations
The Indian rulers became insolvent as a result of exploitation and heavy maintenance of British army.
Indian ruler (ally) had a provision to station one European for maintaining diplomatic ties with their neighbouring state on his discretion.

Select the correct code/s

A	1, 2 and 3
B	2, 3 and 4
C	1, 2, 3 and 4
D	None

Question 6 Explanation:

As a result of Subsidiary Alliance, the ally had to agree on the following regulations  Accept a permanent stationing of British force within his territory and to pay a subsidy for its maintenance. All this was done allegedly for his protection but was, in fact, a form through which the Indian ruler paid tribute to the Company. Sometimes the ruler ceded part of his territory instead of paying annual subsidy.  It also provided that the Indian ruler would agree to the posting at his court of a British Resident, that he would not employ any European in his service without the approval of the British, and that he would not negotiate with any other Indian ruler without the consent of Governor-General.  In reality, they lost the right of self-defence, of maintaining diplomatic ties, of employing foreign experts and of settling disputes with its neighbours.  It also lost control over the defence and foreign relations. Since statement 2 is wrong, the correct option to select would be (d) i.e None

Question 7

With reference to Zamindari System, consider the following statements.

The Zamindars were made the owner of the land as long as they were paying the revenue to the Company.
Zamindars were allowed to sell or purchase the land and evict the peasants, in case of non-payment of rent.
Zamindars had invested in the improvement of the land and crop pattern so that they can maximise their profit in future.

Choose the correct options.

A	1, 2 & 3
B	1 and 3
C	1 and 2
D	Only 1

Question 7 Explanation:

Zamindars mostly lived in urban areas, either had no knowledge about agriculture or never took interest in the development of land or improving crop pattern.

Question 8

Consider the following statements about ideals of Brahmo Samaj established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

The Samaj was open for all caste and creeds.
Brahma is the supreme immortal soul from whom all humans are originated, so only Brahma's idol or image can be used for his worship.
The worship was performed through prayers and mediation and readings from Upanishads.

Choose the correct options.

A	1 & 2
B	2 & 3
C	1 & 3
D	All are correct

Question 8 Explanation:

Idol, image, statue, painting, sacrifice and religious rituals inside the Samaj building was not allowed.

Question 9

Consider the following statements.

Lord Dalhousie's Government was responsible for passing two important acts related to social reform- Women Disability Act & Widow Remarriage Act (1856).
Women was not permitted to remarry as per the Veda, Shastras and Smritis.

Choose the correct options.

A	Only 1
B	Only 2
C	Both
D	None

Question 9 Explanation:

Hindu Women was not permitted to remarry. This was not as per the Vedas, but as per the Shastras, Smritis and Hindu Society.

Question 10

With reference to Ryotwari System, consider the following statements.

The pioneer of Ryotwari Settlement was Thomas Munro.
Land revenue was collected directly from the peasant or ryot.
The other name of this system is 'Permanent Settlement'.
As the Ryots had direct link with the Governments the role of money lenders was minimal.

Choose the correct options.

A	1, 3 & 4
B	1 & 2
C	1 ,2 & 3
D	All

Question 10 Explanation:

'Permanent Settlement' is another name of Zamindari system not Ryotwari. The high rate of taxation forced the peasants to borrow money from money lenders (mahajans)

Question 11

Consider the following

Revolt	Location
1. Kol Mutiny	Southern India
2. Santhal Uprising	Western India
3. Bhil Uprising	Eastern India

Select the correct code

A	1 and 2
B	1 and 3
C	All
D	None

Question 11 Explanation:

Kol Mutiny- Eastern India covering Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Palamu and Chotanagpur region. Santhal Uprising- Near Jharkhand, Eastern India Bhil Uprising- Khandesh region of Maharashtra, Western India

Question 12

“Cornwallis Code was a body of legislation enacted in 1793 by the East India Company to improve the governance”. Consider the following statements wrt Cornwallis Code-

To give impetus to Permanent Settlement, Zamindars were given the role of Local Administration.
The Policing and Judicial powers of Zamindar were further enhanced to strengthen the Permanent Settlement System.

Select the correct code

A	Only 1
B	Only 2
C	Both
D	None

Question 12 Explanation:

Cornwallis Code: The code contained significant provisions-Governing, Policing and judicial and civil administration. Its best known provision was the Permanent Settlement (or the zamindari system enacted in 1793), which established a revenue collection scheme which lasted into the 20th century. The system, as codified in these regulations, provided that the East India Company’s service personnel be divided into three branches: revenue, judicial, and commercial. Private trade was forbidden to the members of the first two branches, and they were instead compensated by a new and generous scale of pay. The land revenue assessment (the major source of revenue) was fixed permanently with zamindars, or hereditary revenue collectors. These native Indians, provided they paid their land taxes punctually, were treated as landowners, but they were deprived of magisterial and police functions, which were discharged by a newly organized government police. This “permanent settlement” provided the British with an Indian landed class interested in supporting British authority. The local administration was placed in the hands of the revenue collectors of districts. The judiciary was reorganized; there were district judges with magisterial powers responsible to provincial courts in civil cases and to courts of circuit in criminal cases. The law administered was Hindu and Muslim personal law and a modified Muslim criminal code. The higher ranks of the services were restricted to Europeans, thus depriving Indians of any responsible office.

Question 13

The translation of ‘Gentoo Code’ was funded and encouraged by Warren Hastings as a method of increasing colonial hold over the Indies. Consider the statements regarding the Gentoo Code-

It is also known as Ordinations of the Pundits.
It was first translated from Persian to English and then from Persian to Sanskrit.

Select the correct option

A	Only 1
B	Only 2
C	Both
D	None

Question 13 Explanation:

The Gentoo Code is a legal code translated from Sanskrit (in which it was known as vivādārṇavasetu) into Persian by Brahmin scholars; and then from Persian into English by Nathaniel Brassey Halhed, a British grammarian working for the East India Company. The translation was funded and encouraged by Warren Hastings as a method of increasing colonial hold over the Indies. It was printed privately by the East India Company in London in 1776 under the title A Code of Gentoo Laws, or, Ordinations of the Pundits. Copies were not put on sale, but the Company did distribute them. In 1777 a pirate (and lessluxurious edition) was printed; and in 1781 a second edition appeared. Translations into French and German were published in 1778.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the teachings of Brahmo Samaj

It emphasized on the worship and adoration of the Eternal, Unsearchable, Immutable being who is the author and Preserver of the Universe.
It opposed Idol worship and denied the teachings of Vedas and Upanishads.
Though it discarded the faith in Divine Avataras, it took no definite stand on the doctrine of Karma and transmigration of soul.

Select the correct code

A	1 and 2
B	1, 2 and 3
C	1 and 3
D	Only 3

Question 14 Explanation:

Statements 1 and 3 were the teachings of Brahmo Samaj. The long term agenda of Brahmo Samaj was to purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism which was based on twin pillars of reason and the Vedas and Upanishads. So statement 2 is wrong.

Question 15

Consider the following statements w.r.t the teachings of Ramakrishna Mission and Arya Samaj-

Both opposed Image Worship
Both believed in Oneness of GOD
They supported proselytization as evident from Shuddhi Movement to reconvert to the Hindu Fold

Select the correct code

A	1 and 3
B	Only 2
C	Only 1
D	1, 2 and 3

Question 15 Explanation:

Ramakrishna Mission founded by Vivekanada was deeply a religious body, but it was not a proselytizing body. Unlike Arya Samaj, the Mission recognises the utility and value of image worship in developing spiritual fervor and worship of the eternal omnipotent God, although it emphasises the essential spirit and not the symbols or rituals. Both believed in Oneness of GOD. Shuddhi movement was started by Arya Samaj

Question 16

Consider the following statements w.r.t the famous Indigo Revolt that took place in Bengal-

The revolt was not supported by Bengali Middle class who sided with British Administration and Planters to suppress the Peasants.
The Peasants got support from Indian Press in Calcutta as well as the aid of some Calcutta-trained lawyers.

Select the wrong statement/s

A	Only 1
B	Only 2
C	Both
D	None

Question 16 Explanation:

The Bengali middle class supported the peasants whole-heartedly. Harish Chandra Mukhopadhyay thoroughly described the plight of the poor peasants in his newspaper The Hindu Patriot. The ryots received moral support from the Indian press in Calcutta as well as the aid of some Calcutta-trained lawyers. The indigo rebellion has been portrayed in drama, poetry and popular history in Bengal, thereby drawing the attention of the intelligentsia. Thus it entered the political awareness and had a far reaching consequence in the later movements of Bengal.

Question 17

The famous revolt of 1857 brought various changes in British Administration of India and the immediate change was the enactment of ‘Act of Parliament 1858’. Consider the following statements w.r.t ‘Act of Parliament 1858’-

The Secretary of State for India was given the powers that were previously wielded by the directors of Company and Board of Directors.
Thus the ultimate power over Indian Administration remained with Secretary of State.

Select the correct statement/s

A	Only 1
B	Only 2
C	Both
D	None

Question 17 Explanation:

First statement is correct. The secretary of State was a member of the British Cabinet and as such was responsible to Parliament. Thus the ultimate power over India remained with British Parliament not Secretary of State.

Question 18

The slogan ‘No taxation without representation’ was the after effect of-

Indian Councils Act- 1861
American Revolution
Russian Revolution
Indian Councils Act-1892

Select the correct code

A	1 and 2
B	2, 3 and 4
C	2 and 4
D	All

Question 18 Explanation:

"No taxation without representation" is a slogan originating during the 1750s and 1760s that summarized a primary grievance of the American colonists in the Thirteen Colonies, which was one of the major causes of the American Revolution. Believing that India should eventually move towards democratic self-government, the Early Nationalists wanted a larger share in the governing of India. Early Nationalists demanded the expansion and reform of the Legislative Councils and British Government was forced by their agitation to pass Indian Councils Act-1892 where the numbers of the Imperial Legislative Councils as well as the provincial councils was increased. But the nationalists were totally dissatisfied with the Act and declared it to be a hoax. In particular, they demanded Indian control over the public purse and raised the slogan that had earlier become the national cry of the American people during their War of Independence: ‘No taxation without representation’

Question 19

‘One Religion, one caste and one God for Mankind’ was preached by

A	Swami Dayananda
B	Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C	Sri Narayan Guru
D	Dr B.R.Ambedkar

Question 20

Among the following uprisings that took place outside Bengal are

Pabna Uprising
Ahom Uprising
Indigo Revolt
Farazi Revolt
Rampa Revolt

Select the correct code

A	1, 2 and 4
B	3 and 4
C	2 and 5
D	2, 4 and 5

Question 20 Explanation:

Pabna- Bengal Indigo- Bengal Rampa- Andhra Pradesh Ahom-Assam Farazi- East Bengal

Question 21

Which of the following were the demands of non-cooperation movement?

Solving khilafat issue
The Redressal of Punjab wrongs (Jallianwalabagh massacre)
Attainment of swaraj

Select the correct code

A	1 only
B	1 and 3 only
C	1 and 2 only
D	All the above

Question 22

Which of the statements is not correct regarding “August offer” (August 8, 1940)?

A	An immediate increase in the number of Indians in the viceroy’s executive council.
B	Setting up a war advisory council.
C	Setting up the provisional national government.
D	Setting up a representative constitution making body after the war.

Question 22 Explanation:

August offer (August 8, 1940) turned down the congress demand for Setting up the provisional national government. But it made alternate proposals envisaging that, an immediate increase in the number of Indians in the viceroy’s executive council, setting up a war advisory council, setting up a representative constitution making body after the war.

Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding Government of India Act, 1935.

Governor’s provinces were given autonomy.
The Act restrictedpowers of the governor to act in his discretion.
Ministers held office during the governor’s pleasure.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A	1 and 2 only
B	1 only
C	1 and 3 only
D	2 and 3 only

Question 23 Explanation:

Governor’s provinces were broadly freed from the superintendence, direction and control of Government of India and secretary of state, i.e. provincial autonomy. Province derived their powers and authority directly from the British crown. The Act gave arbitrary powers to governor to act in his discretion in certain matters. Council of ministers was appointed from among the elected members of provincial legislature and responsible to that body. Ministers held office during the governor’s pleasure.

Question 24

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?

A	All the restrictions on the press were removed.
B	Ban on the communist party revoked.
C	Confiscated arms were returned and forfeited arms licenses were restored.
D	Police powers were curbed.

Question 24 Explanation:

All emergency powers acquired by the provincial governments during 1932, through Public Safety Acts and the like, were repealed; bans on illegal political organizations such as the Hindustan Seva Dal and Youth Leagues and on political books and journals were lifted. Though the ban on the Communist Party remained, since it was imposed by the Central Government and could only be lifted on its orders, the Communists could in effect now function freely and openly in the Congress provinces. All restrictions on the press were removed. Securities taken from newspapers and presses were refunded and pending prosecutions were withdrawn. The blacklisting of newspapers for purposes of government advertising was given up. Confiscated arms were returned and forfeited arms licenses were restored.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT true regarding “cabinet mission” proposals?

It recommended partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
It proposed a weak central government controlling only foreign affairs, defence and communications
It recommended a loose three tier confederation
Princely states formed third tier of the confederation
Under the plan grouping was made compulsory

Select the correct code

A	2, 3 and 4 only
B	1, 4 and 5 only
C	2 and 3 only
D	3, 4 and 5 only

Question 25 Explanation:

It did not recommend partition of British India into India and Pakistan. It proposed a weak central government controlling only foreign affairs, defence and communications. It recommended a loose three tier confederation.The existing provincial assemblies grouped into three; Sec A for Hindu majority provinces, Sec B for Muslim majority provinces of North-West region, Sec C for Muslim majority provinces of North-East region including Assam. Princely states were not specifically provided for in the proposal. Mission Plan was ambivalent on whether grouping was compulsory or optional. It declared that grouping was optional but sections were compulsory.

Question 26

Which of the following statements are correct?

Statement I: Annie Besant was the first to setup Home Rule league in India.

Statement II: Tilak’s Home Rule league worked in Maharashtra, Karnataka, central provinces and Berar areas only.

A	Statement I only
B	Statement II only
C	Both Statement I and Statement II
D	Neither Statement I nor Statement II

Question 26 Explanation:

In 1914, Annie Besant decided to build of a movement for Home Rule on the lines of the Irish Home Rule League. For this, she realized it was necessary both to get the sanction of the Congress, as well as the active cooperation of the Extremists.Annie Besant did not succeed in getting the Congress and theMuslim League to support her decision to set up Home Rule Leagues. She did manage, however, to persuade the Congress to commit itself to a programme of educative propaganda and to a revival of the local level Congress committees. Knowing that theCongress, as constituted at the time, was unlikely to implement this, she had inserted a condition by which, if the Congress did not start this activity by September 1916, she would be free to set up her own League. Tilak, not bound by any such commitment, and having gained the right of readmission, now took the lead and set up the Home Rule League at the Bombay Provincial Conference held at Belgaum in April 1916. In September 1916, as there were no signs of any Congress activity, Annie Besant announced the formation of her Home Rule League, with George Arundale. The’ two Leagues avoided any friction by demarcating their area of activity; Tilak’s League was to work in Maharashtra, (excluding Bombay city), Karnataka, the Central Provinces and Berar, and Annie Besant’s League was given charge of the rest of India.

Question 27

Which of the following recommended “universal adult suffrage, equal rights for women, freedom to form unions, and dissociation of the state from religion in any form”?

A	Nehru Report
B	Congress session of 1929
C	C. Rajagopalachari proposals
D	Indian independence Act of 1947

Question 28

Which of the following is/are the feature/s of Quit India movement?

The emergence of “parallel government” in some parts of the country.
It saw participation of youth, women, peasants etc.
It was anon violent movement.
Movement was a spontaneous outburst.
There were communal clashes during the movement.

Select the correct code

A	3, 4 and 5 only
B	2, 4 and 5 only
C	1, 2 and 3 only
D	1, 2 and 4 only

Question 28 Explanation:

How did the use of violence in 1942 square with the Congress policy of non-violence. For one, there were many who refused to use or sanction violent means and confined themselves to the traditional weaponry of the Congress. But many of those, including many staunch Gandhians, who used ‘violent means’ in 1942 felt that the peculiar circumstances warranted their use. Many maintained that the cutting of telegraph wires and the blowing up of bridges was all right as long as human life was not taken. Others frankly admitted that they could not square the violence they used, or connived at with their belief in nonviolence, but that they did it all the same. Gandhiji refused to condemn the violence of the people because he saw it as a reaction to the much bigger violence of the state. While it is true that Muslim mass participation in the Quit India movement was not high, yet it is also true that even Muslim League supporters not act as informers. Also, there was a total absence of any communal clashes, a sure sign that though the movement may not have aroused much support from among the majority of the Muslim masses, it did not arouse their hostility either.

Question 29

Consider the following statements regarding Indian National Army (INA).

The idea of INA was first conceived in Malaya by Mohan Singh.
Indian prisoners of war handed over by the Japanese were recruited into INA.
Subhash Chandra Bose reorganized INA in Singapore in 1943.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A	2 only
B	2 and 3 only
C	3 only
D	All the above

Question 30

During “Temple entry movement”

Attempts were made for opening the doors of temples for the ‘avarnas’.
Techniques developed in the course of national struggle were used.
It was Gandhian or nationalist in its approach to fight caste oppression.

Select the correct code

A	1 only
B	1 and 2 only
C	1 and 3 only
D	All the above

Question 31

Consider the following statements regarding “Dual system of Administration” in Bengal.

In this system of administration, Nawab of Bengal was mere administrator without powers.
“Diwani” functions were exercised by the company.
“Nizamat” functions were exercised by the Nawab of Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A	1 and 2 only
B	1 and 3 only
C	2 and 3 only
D	All the above

Question 31 Explanation:

As the Diwan, the Company directly collected its revenues, while through the right to nominate the deputy subahdar, It controlled the Nizamat. Nizamat functions are related to military defence, police and administration of criminal justice. Diwani functions are related to revenue affairs and administration of civil justice.

Question 32

Which of the following statements regarding Santhal rebellion is/are correct?

Santhals main grouse was against money lenders and zamindars only.
Though rebellion was suppressed with great brutality, government tried pacification by creation of separate district of SanthalParagana.
Slogan of Santhals during the rebellion was “to be the ryots of Her Majesty the Queen and of Her only”.

Select the correct code from the below.

A	2 and 3 only
B	2 only
C	1 and 2 only
D	1 and 3 only

Question 32 Explanation:

Santhals made a determined attempt to expel the outsiders – The “dikus” – and proclaimed the complete annihilation of the alien regime. The slogan was raised by the leaders of Pabna revolt (1878-1883).

Question 33

Consider the following statements regarding “Ryotwari system”.

It removed the ‘intermediaries’ from the system of revenue collection.
The settlement was based on the revenue paying capacity of the ryots.
Revenue rates were revised every 3rd year.
Ryotwari system primarily introduced in Deccan and Bombay.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A	2, 3 and 4 only
B	1, 3 and 4 only
C	1 and 4 only
D	1, 2 and 4 only

Question 33 Explanation:

The revenue system that was introduced in the Bombay Deccan came to be known as the ryotwari settlement. Unlike the Bengal system, the revenue was directly settled with the ryot. The average income from different types of soil was estimated, the revenue-paying capacity of the ryot was assessed and a proportion of it fixed as the share of the state. The lands were resurveyed every 30 years and the revenue rates increased. Therefore the revenue demand was no longer permanent.

Question 34

Which of the following is true regarding 1857 revolt?

There was complete unity between Hindus and Muslims.
Revolt was spread to all over India.
Rebels also attacked the money lenders and the rich.
Rebels wanted to restore the pre-British world of eighteenth century.

Select the correct code from the below.

A	1 and 4 only
B	1, 3 and 4 only
C	3 and 4 only
D	2 and 3 only

Question 34 Explanation:

Much of the strength of 1857 revolt lay in Hindu-Muslim unity. The Hindu and the Muslim rebels and sepoys respected eaBesides state machineries, rebels also attacked money lenders and rich. They took advantage of revolt to destroy moneylenders account books and record of debts. Revolt did not spread to south India and most of eastern and western India because these regions had repeatedly rebelled earlier. Rebels wanted to restore the pre-British world of eighteenth century. This was evident from the fact that rebels directly marched to Delhi from Meerut and appealed to Mughal emperor to accept the leadership of the revolt.ch other’s sentiments.

Question 35

“Subsidiary Alliance (1798)” was one of the methods used by the British to bring as many India states as possible under their control. Which one of the following is/are correct regarding subsidiary alliance?

It provided for permanent stationing of British force within the Princely state.
Indian ruler could negotiate with any other Indian ruler without consulting governor general.
British took responsibility to protect Indian ruler from external and internal threats.
It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.

Select the correct code from the below.

A	1 and 3 only
B	1, 2 and 3 only
C	2, 3 and 4 only
D	All the above

Question 35 Explanation:

Indian ruler could not negotiate with any other Indian ruler without consulting governor general. It was introduced by Lord Wellesley.

Question 36

Real improvement in transportation in British India came with the advent of railways. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding development of railways in India?

A	Nearly entire amount of investment was provided by the British investor.
B	Planning and construction of railways and their management were done by keeping in view of political and economic development of India.
C	Railway rates were fixed in a manner to discriminate against internal movement of goods.
D	Government of India guaranteed fixed return on the capital invested.

Question 36 Explanation:

Planning and construction of railways and their management were not done by keeping in view of political and economic development of India, but that of England.

Question 37

Consider the following statements regarding “permanent settlement”.

Statement I: Zamindars were made owners of entire land in their zamindaris.

Statement II: Their right of ownership was non-hereditary and non-transferable.

Which of the above is/are correct?

A	Statement I only
B	Statement II only
C	Both Statement I and Statement II
D	Neither Statement I nor Statement II

Question 37 Explanation:

Their right of ownership was hereditary and transferable.

Question 38

Which of the following Acts incorporated principle of encouraging learned Indians and promoting the knowledge of modern sciences in the country?

A	Charter Act of 1813
B	Charter Act of 1833
C	Charter Act of 1853
D	Indian councils Act of 1861

Question 39

Which of the following is not associated with Lord Dalhousie?

A	Development of Railways
B	Widow remarriage Act
C	Doctrine of Lapse
D	Establishment of universities at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras

Question 39 Explanation:

Universities at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras were established during Lord Canning.

Question 40

Which of the following is not one of the ideas of Raja Rammohan Roy?

A	He preached monotheism.
B	He incorporated the best teachings of other religions.
C	His solution to sati or for the living widows was widow remarriage.
D	He laid stress on India’s need for western scientific knowledge.

Question 40 Explanation:

His solution to sati or for the living widows was not widow marriage but ascetic widowhood.

Question 41

British were more successful in India than French because

Interference of British government in day to day affairs was very little.
British East India Company was financially sounder and its trade was more extensive and business methods were better.
Political system of England was more stable compared to France and it was ruled by enlightened oligarchy.

Select the correct codes

A	1 and 3 only
B	1 and 2 only
C	2 and 3 only
D	All the above

Question 42

Consider the following statements regarding Indian national congress (INC).

A.O. Hume presided over the first session of INC.
President was chosen from the same province in which the congress session was held.
Old aristocracy – people like Rajas, Zamindars, wealthy merchants did not participate in the first session of INC.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

A	3 only
B	1 and 2 only
C	1 and 3 only
D	2 and 3 only

Question 42 Explanation:

First session of INC was presided over by Womesh Chandra Banerjee.President was chosen from a province other than the one in which the congress session was held. Old aristocracy – people like Rajas, Zamindars, wealthy merchants were conspicuous by their absence; because it felt threatened by new liberal and nationalist ideas. In the first session 39 of the 72 delegates were lawyers. In every session more than a third of delegates belonged to legal profession.

Question 43

Kuka revolt was a

A	Tribal uprising
B	Politico-religious movement
C	Revolt of the Zamindars
D	Movement by the deposed rulers against British

Question 43 Explanation:

The movement began in 1860-70 in Punjab with the aim of purifying the religion but later transformed into political movement with the object of driving away the English. Their tenant included abolition of caste and restrictions upon inter caste marriages, abstinence from meat, liquor and drugs and were against seclusion of women.

Question 44

Match the following.

1. Raja Rammohan Roy	a) Arya samaj (1875)
2. Atmarampandurang	b) Atmiyasabha (1815)
3. Dayanadasaraswati	c) Satyashodhaksamaj (1873)
4. JyothiPhule	d) Prarthanasamaj (1867)

Choose the correct code from below.

A	1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
B	1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
C	1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
D	1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

Question 45

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian councils Act of 1861.

Members of the council granted right to ask questions.
Half of the nominated members were required to be non officials.
Act provided for local legislatures in Madras and Bombay.

Which of the above statements are true?

A	1 and 2 only
B	2 and 3 only
C	1 and 3 only
D	All the above

Question 45 Explanation:

The Indian councils Act of 1892 granted members of the council right to ask questions.

Question 46

Consider the following statements regarding Round table conferences.

Gandhiji represented Congress in the first and second RTCs.
Princely states were represented by their own representatives.
Men of other parties and communities and services were nominated by government to represent India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A	2 and 3 only
B	1 and 3 only
C	1 and 2 only
D	2 only

Question 46 Explanation:

Congress boycotted first round table conference. Gandhiji represented congress in second round table conference.

Question 47

Match the following. Congress session Significance

1. 1916	a. National planning committee
2. 1929	b. Lucknow pact
3. 1931	c. Poornaswaraj resolution
4. 1938	d. resolution on Fundamental rights adopted

Choose the correct code.

A	1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
B	1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
C	1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
D	1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c

Question 48

Consider the following statements regarding “Swaraj Party”.

C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru were the leaders of Swaraj Party.
Swarajist wanted the constructive programme to be coupled with a political programme of council entry.
Special Congress session in 1923 held at Delhi allowed Swarajists to contest the elections.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A	1 and 2 only
B	2 and 3 only
C	1 and 3 only
D	All the above

Question 49

Consider the following statements regarding “Mappila revolt”.

During Mappila revolt ire of the peasants was directed against landlords only.
The revolt acquired communal colour and thus resulted in isolation from KhilafatNon cooperation Movement.

Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

A	1 only
B	2 only
C	Both 1 and 2
D	Neither 1 nor 2

Question 49 Explanation:

During Mappila revolt ire of the peasants was directed against landlords as well as government. Initially the symbols of British authorities were the targets. But once the repression began the character of the rebellion underwent change. The Muslim peasants also attacked Hindu landlords who were seen by the Mappilas to be helping the British authorities. This communalization of revolt resulted in its isolation from Non cooperation Movement.

Question 50

Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

Chittagong armory raid – KalpanaDatta
MahilaRashtriya Sangha – Sarojini Naidu
Quit India movement – ArunaAsaf Ali

Select the correct code

A	1 and 2 only
B	2 and 3 only
C	1 and 3 only
D	All the above

Question 50 Explanation:

MahilaRashtriya Sangha was started by Latika Ghosh in 1928 to mobilize the women for national movement.

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